2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[yeahman]

In the tram line now, reports are good from up high.

[yeahman]

12-18 in Liberty, just plowed down the right side over my knees lol. Did not expect that. Good foot in Bavaria. Damn

[toastybroski]

Maybe I will make my way over there tonight and work from the camper. Sounds too good!

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

Bavaria and Dakota were stupid good this morning.

[SUPERIOR]

Good skiing on Slushman’s today, if you could avoid the hidden stumps and shark attacks. Saw many victims.

I’d say a solid 6-8 inches in most spots up high (conditions report was no snow overnight).

Bridger will certainly benefit from this much needed refill session.

Everyone on the lifts are talking about Friday and Saturday, so it will be interesting to see the chaos that accompanies this storm.

[yeahman]

Bavaria and Dakota were stupid good this morning.

FKNA it was.

Last tram lap I was going to watch the Chuganese but saw Chris "Mr. Smooth" at the top and he was headed out the gate to Randy's, claiming he'd just done one of the best runs of his life out there. Since the line is named after our beloved bunion, I decided to tag along and check it out. Holy deepness. Pretty much as good as I've ever skied at Big Sky. Great way to end a great day.

[Bunion 2020]

Northwest flow magic on Lone Mountain. When it is in that is a choice line, especially if you ski it all the way to the bottom of Dakota lift. Got to be close to 2600 vert.

[swimmy]

[Norseman]

Word

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

I am attempting to be there early tomorrow despite not landing at BZN until like 1230am. Looks like today was legit!

[Yonder_River]

I want to be swimmy!

[swimmy]

So, about that forecast...

I want to be swimmy!

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

BB forecast looks messy. Might have to watch from the sidelines.

[Talisman]

I have seen Swimmy suffering for his art on cold days and patiently waiting for the "shot" while others rip up the snow. Swimmy makes it look easy, but lifting all those large fish in the summer and taking actions shots of snow sliders all winter can't be easy.

I want to be swimmy!

[Norseman]

BB forecast looks messy. Might have to watch from the sidelines.

eesh, yeah that could be a "whole upper mtn closed" sorta thing, plus parking pressure from dweeb-ass powdertechs

nice shot of needed snow tho

[ski counselor]

Taken from the "Powderchasers" website regarding the up coming storm:

"The models are a bit at odds with each other on exactly how much snow will fall, with some disturbing yet exciting ranges. From Thursday afternoon through Saturday night it will be snowing moderately too heavily in most of Montana. Big Sky, Bridger Bowl, and Montana Snowbowl are all in line to see very big totals. Expect 18-30 inches during this time period. We would not be surprised to see upper mountain totals approaching three feet if everything lines up perfectly. A combination of cold temperatures, decent pacific moisture, and support from these waves of energy are the ingredients needed to keep this storm going for a few days. The heaviest snow for all these areas will likely fall during the day time hours on Friday, but moderate snow will be falling Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday morning as well. Friday and Saturday look like great days to be skiing and riding. Expect 5-10" Thursday night, 6-12" during the day Friday, and another 5-10" Friday night. The rest of Montana will do well too, including Showdown, Discovery, Red Lodge, and Teton Pass, where generally 10-20" should pile up by the time this storm ends."

Ye-hah and giddy-up! Time to layer up and get out there!

[Ted26]

Nws looks a bit overdone to me. HRRR has 1” swe for Bridger by opening tomorrow then snow continuing through the day, probably 2”+ by time it’s done. Depends when the east winds pick up. Can see schlasmans possibly staying closed tomorrow

[kathleenturneroverdrive]

Reminds me of a couple years back where a few hundred people (including myself) spent 3+ hours waiting for Bridger chair to open. If this delivers, I'd be surprised if that doesn't happen again and would guess Schlasmans is shut until Sat or Sunday. (not that I'm trying to be negative - it's so great to see the snow coming back)

[skiJ]

Anybody skiing big sky tomorrow?

I’m in best ski shape in probably 10 years (not unlimited but pretty good) and rolling solo Thurs before skiing w my boss Fri/sat around foot & ankle surgery conference.

I’m a big sky virgin and would love a little guidance. Got my beacon shovel probe for riding tram but not looking for a ton of hiking or crazy exposure.

Holler via text or PM or whatever. Three-oh-3 Seven-4-eight, 4337

Dr. G.

Just Be early , and

give the, 'change for a nickel ! ' shout and

look for smiling old geezers > follow them.

If you catch a chair with them, ask 'em if they remember coloradoMax ( I think it was... )


you pop-up about every third year, And I smile
( you a Dad, yet (?) )


Your luck to hit BS this week... ! 😳


regards, Doc.

skiJ

( god. it feels like pre-2010. . . )
😄😄😄

[swimmy]

Grabbed first bucket this morning. Tough viz and I kind of skied it like shit. But the top of Liberty was deep.

[Buzzworthy]

A buddy of mine’s son is in Bozeman for school and his girlfriend is scheduled to fly in about noontime Friday. Dad is thinking about contingents if things go nuclear and asked me to hit you guys up.

What are your expert opinions about her making it in then? Is there even a shot with this storm? I’ve never flown in there, only have driven.

TIA!

[Bunion 2020]

Gallatin Filed has gotten a lot bigger and better at managing weather events. And usually these hyped storms are the kind that fizzle while the sleeper days of yesterday continue to delight.

Hows that?

[Buzzworthy]

For your sakes I hope nothing fizzles!
Do appreciate the insight, thanks Bunion.

[toastybroski]

Camping out tonight and skiing tomorrow at BS. Hit me up if you see me, I don't know the mountain well. Bright blue flylow jacket, dark blue pants with moments.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Punted today to be an adult after 9 days in Mx (sunshine is amazing btw....highly recommend. Much success.). Looks like Swimmy found da goods. Hope Max found em too.

Will hopefully be leading the southbound pain train tomorrow AM.