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Big Sky - Day 2 Snow began falling around 7am and was coming down at a pretty good clip and avy guns again going off on the mountain. The plan for the day was to head over to the South Face right off to take advantage of the falling snow. We headed down to Mountain Village and checked the big board to make sure both Shenandoah and Dakota lifts were good and both were green, sweet! Rode up the Sweet quad to make our way to the backside. At the top of the lift we catch a sign that both the other lifts are closed. WTF? Is the big board right or these? We decided to take a chance that the lifters forgot to change them last night and went over to Paradise, not Blue's green version by any stretch! At the bottom of Paradise we found to our dismay that the big board was wrong and the lifties had it right. Let that be a lesson to all! Took Middle Road all the way back to the base and decided to hang out on Andesite for the morning. Took Ramcharger lift and proceeded down Crazy Raven which had some nice, partially filled bumps down to Everett's Anger. At that point, the group took a right, heading down to Big Horn, but me and another went left, deeper into the woods...mistake. The farther we went in, the steeper it got to get down to Big Horn. We did eventually find a route down which had pretty thin cover to which the nicks in the bases would attest. Up the Thunder-Wolf and down Mad Wolf which had some gnarly bumps all the way down the liftline. Next lap, some went back to the bumps, me and another decided to go tree searching, as we can ski bumps back st Blue but not many trees. We headed down to check out Shady Chute which was ok, but nothing spectacular. It was shot and we popped out too soon and went straight back down to Thunder-Wolf. Others wanted another bump repeat, so we tried Broken Arrow. It was a little like Shady, but more open with some huge bumps at the bottom. They had enough bumps so we all went down to the Bolivia woods area. Lots of fun and good snow were down there. Last run through we pushed right into Marlboro Country where they have a bunch of avalanche fencing and a tight, bumped corridor next to them, pretty cool! We broke for lunch and asked SP about South Face who confirmed it was open. It was still pumping snow and we had probably received a good 4-5" by now. We made our way down Spotted Elk under Ramcharger which was a lot of fun. We made it around to the South Face the same way as in the morning and took the long run past the Yellowstone Club which we heard some wild stories about from people in the lift. Must be nice to have gobs of money... Up the Shenandoah and down Sunlight and Mike Skinner to the Dakota. We marveled at Kircher's Cliffs off in the distance and wondered how one would extract themselves if the had got too close to find themselves cliffed-out. It's some pretty wicked terrain out here and you better know what you're doing! Evidence of a fresh slide was still up there. We ended up lapping the trees under the Dakota which were all freshly filled, so finding powder was as easy as going around the next tree. The weather was a bit fickle on this side, as at the bottom of the lift it was barely flirting, midway up it was dumping snow and at the top, it was sunny! It was after 2pm now, so we decided to depart and make our way back to the house. As we came around to the other side it was still snowing hard and there were still untracked runs to be found. At this point, my legs were noodles and I just wanted to get back. Some decided to make a few more runs, which for one member, wasn't the smartest of ideas. He went off a little roller, spun around and torqued his Achilles bad. No need to push it when you're tired! Beer, dinner (Shrimp Scampi), Johnny Walker and a movie, to which I didn't pay any attention because it was so boring. I didn't even get the title.

Fun night at Blue. Arrived to a sparsely-occupied parking lot, warm breezes, and a blue sky. Here are some new developments: There are no longer any bumps on Barney's/Main st. Widowmaker is closed, and there's a backhoe over there that suggests that they're fixing to cannibalize the snow for use on other trails. The little terrain park off Burma is closed (Yeti?) From 3 until about 6, the snow was very soft, but not grabby. Favorite run: Switchback. I decided to take the Main Street double at one point and right at the front of the line was Some Dude on rental equipment adjusting his boots and holding up everyone on the Burma side. Dude was engrossed in adjustment as chair after empty chair went by. So I zipped past him and lined up. I turned around to look at the arriving chair and there is Dude flailing his arms and legs and cursing as he sprawled across the entire chair. Either he tried to line up and then realized his mistake or he just blundered forward and the chair hit him when it came around. Whatever the reason, the liftie didn't slow or stop the chair right away. I couldn't sit on the chair because terrified, shouting, cursing Dude was taking up both seats and waving his skis around crazily. I tried to step to the side and let the chair pass, but i didn't make it and the chair hit me in the back, knocked me down, and dragged me and Dude forward, off the wooden platform and into the grass. FINALLY the lift stopped moving and the liftie helped me up and back on the loading deck. Dude was screaming and cursing and throwing his skis around, telling his friends he was "done" for the day. I was just glad I didn't hurt myself other than a strained lower back muscle and a bit of a tweaked knee.

^ A man was killed last month by a snowboarder flying over the falls and hitting him. So when you say you almost hit someone followed by "Lulz" it sounds really callous. I don't know your personality and how that translates to your tone/writing style. I certainly assume you didn't mean it to sound insensitive. I'm only posting to give you some context as to why your comment may have landed badly. Peace. Sally

Beautiful day. One of the best days of the year. Only thing that would have made it better were bumps but I can’t complain about how damn good it was. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s soft with firm underneath. Warm. I’ll be here on Sunday for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Eighteen years ago I rocked a crew cut and was clean shaven. This is the 3rd (or 4th) time I have grown my hair this long in my life. I would go back to a crew cut tomorrow but my wife likes my hair long. I would have to think long and hard before I shaved though, I like the beard.

one fence, three poles, aranged in a triangle with a sign "do not stop beyond this point" easy.

Was her location "in front of you"? If so, then you would have been 100% at fault if you'd hit her. It's Blue. There are under-skilled goobers on every trail most of the time. If you don't like it, move someplace with off-piste and/or backcountry skiing.

Anyway, conditions were awesome today. Didn't get nearly as soft as yesterday. Skied from about 9-130, then parking lot beer and snacks. Probably one of the best days I had this year.

Thanks, so am I haha. Unfortunately my season season will be just under 2 months. First time back was Feb 1st, since then ive riden 6 times, bought a new board and got a season pass. next seasons looking reeeeal good.

Today was very enjoyable, but I’m ready to smash some bumps and drink some brews! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I’m here, decided to come up today and maybe tomorrow too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

my screen name is very descriptive.

I just assumed everyone pretty much knew everyone else IRL since it's a local forum, after all. Then I posted a link to facebook and was sort of "warned" that people here could find out my real name, etc. I mean, yeah, but...do what with it? I'm Chris, I'm boring and have cats and suck at skiing but am excellent at parallel parking, shooting free throws, and drinking IPAs. So I joke and snark around and curse on PASR. That would surprise exactly nobody who knows me IRL.

We already have our season (300") in. Base depth of 140, which is a new record I think. They had to extend the snow stake, anyway. Unfortunately, the body count is two so far, the second guy has not been found after a week of searching. I've been having a rough year, however, and not been out anywhere near as much as usual.

Shot up to tie for second place, still 3 points behind or nemesis team. Did pretty well in round 3, 90s movies. Probably 8 or 9 out of 10.

I'm heading up soon to make some night moves. To Doylestown I would probably just take the turnpike to quakertown and cut over

GET OFF!!!

After this weekends races, they should bump up the right side of Razors and Razorback!!

Look before you leap.

wtf no bumpi?!

Why are posts from today 2/27 in the 2/24 thread?

17th, Saturday is spring carnival Day. Best costume wins a season pass.... Could be the last day.. Just guessing though. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Ill be up around 130-2.

Happy Birthday ! The most dangerous part of Blue Mtn is the other people, stopping on a trail feels like your taking your life in your hands but the lifts one would conclude should be safe. I was in the hood sort of and rode last night from about 730 to 930, it bricked up pretty good and was pretty rowdy, it was the skiing version of paris-roubaix.

Opening day was 12/13...I don't know if they closed at all during this season but I'm thinking maybe around 3/25 for their 100 days assuming a few closed days. It got down colder than expected. Was 26 in Allentown.

Yet you live in one.

Happy Birthday Sally.

I didn't buy a pass, so your parking spots are safe for next year. No promises about the rest of this season, though. Snooze ya lose!

What if one of those fly honeys from karaoke night wants to eventually settle down with you?

We trolled him and I'm not about to just get my ass kicked. If he threw a punch I'd fight dirty...I actually got into a drunken fight with a roommate 15 years ago in Montana and used a coffee table as a battering ram on him.. It's because I never buy anything lol. It's weird seeing people you've only seen on the slopes IRL in real life. Nastar Glenn looks pretty badass on the slopes but when he's in his street clothes he looks like a normal grandpa lol

I'm never concerned someone will steal my identity. They would immediately give it back.

Sorry to hear about your injury Brandon. Heal up soon my man. +++vibes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Have a few more.

I should SU..

Been on the high lyfe all day. Love me some edibles.

Get yer azz home so some snow comes with you! Nice report, NM. Sounds like as great trip.

Right before sunrise on a clear morning in Taos, NM Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That was a fun year. Don't remember much, but it was sure fun!!

The best part of NMSki's annual trip (for me) is getting Elevated with him once he gets back.

I didn't brag about it and It wasn't me...Strong generalization though, yikes.