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Going to post some of my favorite JH photos to date. Some of the best ones are from Toast / GSS. Not many taken by me. The first picture is at the top of the Cirque . The Tram and Thunder lift can be seen on the ridge top in the distance. The second picture is from the top of the Hobacks. Really not that steep, just made for a good photo. Thanks Toast! Jackson Hole experiences a ton of inversions. Frequently -10F at the base and +20F at the top of the Gondola and creates a wicked fog at the base. Both of these photos were from inversion days.

This is what happens when you go ass over tea kettle in 23” of snow halfway down the Hobacks

Yep... Bottom only

Oh, so BM can do that? Sounds like a no-brainer then. Thanks!

Zero lines or crowds at Shawnee. Soft snow. One beginner TTB trail is fine for first day on skis this year for my girls. Turning to mashed potatoes as day goes on. No bare spots but coverage is not deep so it is questionable how good it will be tomorrow. But probably the right call for today. Taking a break after 8 runs, heading out for a few more.

Got my 40th anniversary baller pass today!

Great opening day. Had the same ticketing issue that Doug did. Apparently there's a 40th anniversary commemorative pass that will be available shortly though which is classy. Conditions were nice Speaking of 40 years... The hoodie doesn't lie...

Camelback Snowtubing Report - 11/24/2017 Still high from the adrenaline rush of skiing 800 feet at Blue on Black Friday, I decided to head north to Camelback to check out galactic snowtubing, and maybe at last get some use out of my Hero level Season Pass, which is losing its functionality due to lack of use. I've always wanted to experience galactic snowtubing at the largest snowtubing park in the USA, so my dream was finally going to be realized. I left Blue around 2 pm and headed up the Little Gap Road, eventually coming to Bartonsville, where I ate lunch and dinner at the same time at East Gourmet Buffet. On a pow day, it's crucial to time this meal right in order to minimize expenses and avoid the dreaded lunch leftovers. Always arrive at East Gourmet Buffet before 3:30 pm and you'll save $4.60 while still getting a decent buffet. Make sure you fill up like a boa constrictor on oysters and white rice, and eat as much as your stomach can hold, or else you'll be forced to pay $5.99 for one hot dog at The Thirsty Camel. After eating, I pulled off the Tannersville exit and could finally see the eastern side of the mountain come into view. The ski trails were pitifully bare with nary a snowflake to be seen on Cliffhanger or Nile Mile. But the snowtubing area was stockpiled with piles and piles of fresh snow that will last until April or maybe even May. I eagerly dressed into my snowtubing attire, complete with wireless bluetooth speaker to annoy all galactic tubers, and GoPro Hero+ (with retention strap) to record every precious moment, and hit the mountain. The magic carpet ride was exhilarating and much better than sitting on a dumb old ski lift. The snowtubing lanes were groomed to perfection with fresh corduroy. I got to experience decent First Trax, but the crowds ruined all the fresh powder by the third run. The line moved pretty quickly at first, but from the lofty height of the snowtubing hill, I could see the Jersey plated vehicles pouring into the parking lot. Many guidos were weary from early morning Black Friday shopping at the Outlets, but their kids were still full of energy and thoroughly excited for the galactic tubing adventures to come. By run 4, the mind numbing boredom was quickly setting in. My max speed had decreased from 15.7 mph to a paltry 15.6 mph. These speeds were downright pitiful after hitting an exhilarating 44.0 mph on Lower Main Street earlier. With each tubing run, however, the lanes became slower, and the Jersey accents were giving me a migraine. After one final, long, excruciatingly boring wait in line, I hit run 5 at 15.5 mph and decided to call it a day. Overall, galactic snowtubing was a let down after a great day of skiing at Blue Mountain. Even more disappointment set in as I realized that I'll have to wait until next Friday to try galactic snowtubing again, since season passholders are prohibited from galactic snowtubing on Saturdays or Sundays. Having spent my entire allowance on the Camelback Season Pass, and my remaining $29 on Blue, I am now out of money and will be stuck at home all weekend long while all other PASRs are enjoying skiing a genuine black diamond at Blue. While these great folks offered me their buddy passes, I will wait until more trails are open at Blue so I can experience the whole mountain in its entirety and make the tough decision in February of whether I want to finally ditch Camelback (the answer is yes).

One of my favorite views....getting off the top of Sublette.

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I'm laughing so hard!!!! For serious.

Yeah, it was a little confusing there for awhile, they made it sound like it was the Black friday weekend special price FOR Black Friday weekend, but their latest post clarified that the can be used all season.

Im gonna see about putting a fund together for next year. Unless anyone wants to go back to whistler

Just looking out for ya. Watching Jeff doing the shimmy shake shake to get the gates to open was worth the cost of the season pass 2X. Rest of the season is gravy. Ltd

I believe it's bottom only.

Thanks. Considering going tomorrow for a few runs. Its supposed to be colder with a high of only 39.

Way to get after it. Couldn't have asked for better weather last two days. And again great report SaltyAnt

Slept in today. Will be out tomorrow though.

Same Same Same Same

If you wanna bring some life back to your skis get it done after a season or two.

Just had mine done at Blue yesterday. They did a fantastic job. Bases look like new

Way to get after it!

I read somewhere they're supposed to be giving them out at the appreciation party too.

Looks like the all-out assault on the valley has begun.

Since no one took pics i guess...

Im also gonna start keepin track of jeffs ridiculous statements. "my cleaning lady skis at vail"

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Mbike needs a new hoodie with the correct date on it.

Ok

Oh FYI Blue is closing at 4pm tomorrow. Slopeside will be open to 9p.