The "Official" Vail/Eagle Thread 08/09

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Since these official threads are all the rage I figured we might as well start another.

Inbounds, East Vail, Vail Pass, Beaver Creek, etc. Pics, conditions, meet-ups, and the like.


Today was pretty good, although I heard yesterday was alot better. Started nuking this afternoon and they closed everything in the back around 1ish. The snow has been on and off, but probably will be at least 6" of new tomorrow since 1pm today.


Gear related: Anyone planning on skiing Vail in the next few days have any cheap skis for my roommate? He finally got a pass and has been dying to ski and has been trapped on the ice coast for a while and has no skis. He is pretty big and can handle just about any ski. Looking for something at least 185 and 95+ underfoot with binders that will fit a 339 BLS. Beat to shit, coreshots, missing edge, whatever. The cheaper the better.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

bump

still looking for skis

[montanaskier]

Phish...I have some Bros I could let you use....PM me for details 188 and 96 underfoot. These are good skis, not looking to sell but I can let ya use em if you want. They are mounted with Naxos.

Today was windy and COLD. Lets ski soon.....tomorrow?

[brice618]

No kidding, today was bitter. I was happy to get off and rest instead of ski so much. 8 days in a row is a lot for a flatlander. I think I'll be around tomorrow.

[shera]

Sorry I missed this thread when you started it.

I was on Vail pass at dawn today with Dave B. He should have a pic or two. Above black lakes. Stuck to low angle, but I did get a good look at those slabs that you can see from the road when you drive by. Same place it always slides on the top tier where it is so wind loaded. The interesting thing is that I saw separate slides that slid different ways, one on the ground and one on a layer about 18" down. Seem to be more than one way to get in trouble.

Also it was brutal cold and blowing snow sideways. I always pretend I'm on Mt Everist when it gets like that. Loved it.

[PowTron]

Assuming they re-open them, the bowls and BSB should be sweet tomorrow with lots of snow moving around from the wind.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Phish...I have some Bros I could let you use....PM me for details 188 and 96 underfoot. These are good skis, not looking to sell but I can let ya use em if you want. They are mounted with Naxos.

Today was windy and COLD. Lets ski soon.....tomorrow?

Thanks man. My roommate is working a pretty brutal 7pm-6am shift now so I don't know if he will be trying to ski this week but I will let him know.

I gotta drive tonight and Saturdays usually = driving hammereds all over Eagle county till 4am so unless it snows a ton I wont be up early. PM me your digits.

[shera]

I heard on the radio of a new operation where the drunks get driven home in their own vehicles. Sounds pretty sweet.

[pappag]

Assuming they re-open them, the bowls and BSB should be sweet tomorrow with lots of snow moving around from the wind.

Tomorrow will be titties. Backside closed at noon. Talked to Dir. of Patrol that said BSB and the bowls will be open. Lots of bombs going off.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

I heard on the radio of a new operation where the drunks get driven home in their own vehicles. Sounds pretty sweet.

Or they could ride home in a 'sclade with ski dvds playing while drinking another beer for cheaper.

[montanaskier]

leavin Eagle Vail at 8am, tomorrow in the back will be $$$$. Red puffy, tan pants, a crew of at least 3. Heard the Mile is in as well, saloon margaritas afterwards...mmmmmm.

[liquidchaos]

I have two pair of Fischers for sale, a watea 94 184cm with dukes. Also watea 101's 192 cm with Fischer x14 binders. $450 each. I might have some other junk lying around the house if you want a little cheaper. email me at dfs80@hotmail.com I will be at the beav. every day this year, red vest white cross, blizzard skis.

[300hp]

im moving to eagle in january, so i can contribute that to this thread.
pumped.

[Rontele]

im moving to eagle in january, so i can contribute that to this thread.
pumped.

w00t! stoked for you, H!

[liquidchaos]

18' at the beav right now and it is good!!!! come get some!

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Today was probably the best inbounds pow day I have ever had at vail. 13" reported was 22"+ in the usual stashes. Waited like 3 minutes max at chair 5 (which can be an hour wait). Blackout days + the pass being closed = nice and empty mountain. Should have had some camera people out. Sun came out for like 20 minutes while we were enjoying legit overhead faceshots.

Thanks Ullr!

[montanaskier]

the Beav was equally good. Amazing morning!

[brice618]

Today was probably the best inbounds pow day I have ever had at vail. 13" reported was 22"+ in the usual stashes. Waited like 3 minutes max at chair 5 (which can be an hour wait). Blackout days + the pass being closed = nice and empty mountain. Should have had some camera people out. Sun came out for like 20 minutes while we were enjoying legit overhead faceshots.

Thanks Ullr!

I think that sums it up nicely. I tried to take a few shots but my cam was jacked when some snow leaked its way into my pack. It's drying now.

You getting out the rest of the week?

PS - It's not blackout dates yet, or I'm special because I got in with my Brahlorado Pass.

[smmokan]

Yep, no blackout dates up there yet, not til 12/27-12/31.

Is it worth coming up tomorrow for leftovers?

[pascoe]

yes. deep. smooth.

[thommy21]

Sorry I missed you guys in the line up. The East Vail busses were packed and I couldn't shove my way on.

Didn't get going till 8:45 but waited in zero lines all day today. Deep everywhere. There was still plenty of fresh in the trees at 2:30. I'm worked but will out again tomorrow.

[fortysix&2]

Anyone heading up tomorrow from SuCo area? Heading for 1st chair, back in SuCo by 2PM for festives.

[Bcar]

I agree, amazing today, couldn't stop... Tmro should be good. Can't belv we got that many clean lines all day with damn near zero wait times ha ha!! Didn't take too many pics, low priority pics.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

There will be leftovers. The one usual stash that we were sessioning still had plenty of room for more tracks tomorrow.

Should be up tomorrow, but no idea what time. Mint suit, tahoes.

[Vicious]

Today rooled.