Steep and Deep: The Snow Skiing/Boarding Thread

[RC Vikings]

I never mentioned that in the end I went to Alta the last friday of March. It had snowed about a foot up there the night before it was quite possibly the greatest spiritual experience of my existence. I now know why Alta has so many groupies. It makes Park City, Sun Valley, Solitude and Pomerelle Mtn Resort look like poo.

It will not. Alta is mecca.

Teton Village/Jackson Hole on a bluebird champaign powder day* kills anything in Utah. Just my .02.



*mind you those aren't too common since Targhee steals all the snow usually.

Sun Valley has the best mountain. No where else can you ski 3400 feet of vertical on a perfect slope without running into cat tracks or plateaus. If only they had Targhee snow.

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[hostile]

PCMR loses it's lawsuit against Talisker. May not be in operation this winter. Perhaps Ian Cumming saw the writing on the wall and started looking for another ski property, taking ownership at Snowbird.

http://m.sltrib.com/sltrib/mobile3/5...-park.html.csp

[Commando]

I wouldn't say "kills" but I agree that if Teton Village got regular snow, it would be the best place to ski. Even as it is, it's my 2nd favorite place after Alta.

The reason I went with "kills" is because that Wyoming champagne powder is still head and shoulders above what Utah has, as amazing as it is. Teton Village is frequently covered sparsely, but still has that insane vertical to keep you gasping for air halfway through the tram run. When it gets dumped on, I say it's Heaven on Earth.

[Lost Student]

Teton Village/Jackson Hole on a bluebird champaign powder day* kills anything in Utah. Just my .02.



*mind you those aren't too common since Targhee steals all the snow usually.

I wouldn't say "kills" but I agree that if Teton Village got regular snow, it would be the best place to ski. Even as it is, it's my 2nd favorite place after Alta.

[Commando]

Teton Village/Jackson Hole on a bluebird champaign powder day* kills anything in Utah. Just my .02.



*mind you those aren't too common since Targhee steals all the snow usually.

[Goatnapper'96]

Amen.

My father-in-law flies down to Utah at least once a month all winter long just to ski a few days at Alta. If I ever move to Utah, it would be for the skiing. I really like living in Boise, but the mountains around here are indeed poo in comparison.

I like Brundage, but it is far enough away from Boise that it isn't a real good day trip destination. I understand Bogus sucks real bad. However, there is nothing that compares to Alta. Nada. Zilch. Nyet. Best place to ski on earth.

[Lost Student]

It will not. Alta is mecca.

I saw a great bumper sticker this season, never saw one like it previously. It had the Alta snowflake logo in the center and around it in circular formation, the words ALTAHOLICS ANONYMOUS.

Count me as one of the addicted.

Amen.

My father-in-law flies down to Utah at least once a month all winter long just to ski a few days at Alta. If I ever move to Utah, it would be for the skiing. I really like living in Boise, but the mountains around here are indeed poo in comparison.

[TripletDaddy]

I never mentioned that in the end I went to Alta the last friday of March. It had snowed about a foot up there the night before it was quite possibly the greatest spiritual experience of my existence. I now know why Alta has so many groupies. It makes Park City, Sun Valley, Solitude and Pomerelle Mtn Resort look like poo.

To quote Kurt Cobain..."in a daze cuz I found God yahahah!"

Two of my daughters keep threatening me that they are going to snowboard next year so perhaps my spirituality will have to be found at the new and improved Snowbird Resort.

It will not. Alta is mecca.

I saw a great bumper sticker this season, never saw one like it previously. It had the Alta snowflake logo in the center and around it in circular formation, the words ALTAHOLICS ANONYMOUS.

Count me as one of the addicted.

[Goatnapper'96]

Big stuff happening at snowbird. Not sure what, exactly.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/5...y-ski.html.csp

I never mentioned that in the end I went to Alta the last friday of March. It had snowed about a foot up there the night before it was quite possibly the greatest spiritual experience of my existence. I now know why Alta has so many groupies. It makes Park City, Sun Valley, Solitude and Pomerelle Mtn Resort look like poo.

To quote Kurt Cobain..."in a daze cuz I found God yahahah!"

Two of my daughters keep threatening me that they are going to snowboard next year so perhaps my spirituality will have to be found at the new and improved Snowbird Resort.

[TripletDaddy]

Big stuff happening at snowbird. Not sure what, exactly.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/5...y-ski.html.csp

[RC Vikings]

The snow was light and fluffy at Targhee today. Three to four inches of new stuff, just enough to float and not enough to make it work. The knee only lasted until one but that was enough, also it meant I could catch a little of afternoon GC.

[venkman]

Good day at Solitude. Snow conditions not as good as I thought they'd be given all the 'moisture' we've been receiving. Packed powder but a little icy in the morning due I'm sure to spring freeze/thaw. Softened up a bit by late morning. Still, gotta love those spring ticket prices!

Gotta love the 5th grade passport program, six times with my daughter this year. She's getting very good, we spent most the time skiing blues.

[hostile]

Much like you the confusion of big and little has led to significant disapointment for me and others numerous times in life, but back to the question at hand...I gotta be choosing shortly so I need to know if Solitude is sticky or if the snow is non-sticky.

Solitude is reporting 6" over the last 24h. There will be more by tomorrow. I haven't been up this week yet but would anticipate somewhat heavier snow but certainly worth going.

[Goatnapper'96]

If you go up Little Cottonwood Canyon looking for Solitude you are going to be disappointed.

Much like you the confusion of big and little has led to significant disapointment for me and others numerous times in life, but back to the question at hand...I gotta be choosing shortly so I need to know if Solitude is sticky or if the snow is non-sticky.

[TripletDaddy]

We want to get in one more good day this year before hanging up the skis for the year. My logic is with the unseasonably warm winter my best bet for good snow to head up to Targhee. The Targ got 4 inches yesterday, is planning on 6 more today and tonight and then a chance of 1-2 tomorrow. That makes for a great day, IMO, and even when it is unseasonably warm it still doesn't get much above the mid 30's at the voluptuous Grand Targhee. We haven't been up there this year and last year when we went it was really early season and bumpy/choppy. I want to see Targhee in all of its enhanced wonders and see it like those lecherous frenchies saw it back in the day.....however, my wife is going to the Women's Conference on Saturday and is planning to take our 3 daughters so I thought I would solicit advice/input from those of you along the Wasatch Front who ski. It was my assumption that the unseasonably warm weather has turned the slopes down there slushy. However, I am wondering if I am wrong in my assumption and/or this storm is improving the situation. I don't like sticky snow. However, my current plan forces me to have to drive all the way from Driggs to Eagle Mountain once we get done at the Targ at about 3:00 on Friday. Now dinner at Maddox's is always a pleasure, but if the Utah resorts have good snow I could forego my long drives and just head down to Eagle Mountain tonight and ski at Solitude tomorrow. So for those of you in the know about things what could I expect at Solitude tomorrow? Is it already sticky? Has this storm improved it? If you had your choice would you prefer to head to the tundra of the gorgeous Teton Valley or up lil Cottonwood canyon? Ftr, I really dislike sticky snow as it reminds me of my years engaged.

If you go up Little Cottonwood Canyon looking for Solitude you are going to be disappointed.