sibhusky

These days I prefer concierge service.

Got your answer. We had 6500 or so on Sat and Sun, around 3500 on Mon, tapering the next few days, but given its a powder Friday, I'm expecting more the next three, not as crazy as last weekend, but a bit less. Will let you know if I hear numbers.

As you all know, I'm a bar girl. I just say I need it down and they should watch their heads and then I make sure it comes down only when everyone is ready for it. This tendency of some to announce bar down and then mindlessly clock someone who doesn't react quick enough drives me crazy.

Whitefish. Snowing now, more on the way.

You know, on Epic you can often make arrangements for meet ups with the area Epic Ski ambassadors. For instance, a new arrival here in Whitefish contacted me because she needed a ski buddy and I'm skiing with her every Sunday now, showing her around. Not sure which Utah resort you're going to, but it's worth a try. Also, many large resorts have free tours offered to show you around the place so you can get a feel for it. We have groups leaving the summit twice a day here. They break you up according to ability and interest and take you on a tour. I know it's intimidating to travel alone, but when I was your age I jumped on a train down the boot of Italy and got on a boat to Athens and then another to Crete. Had never been to Greece and didn't speak the language. Had almost no money and was traveling with the goats. I slept on a beach at night and soon was meeting up with a ton of people. If I could do it, so can you.

Did a lot of bushwacking today, both in and out of bounds. But, with friends and knowledge of the terrain. Goggles are your eyes' best friend, by the way.

Spent a lot of time bushwacking today, enjoying the powder, so you get a bunch of trees and ...finally...some action shots.

Yesterday's pic. Didn't ski today, but they got snow and more is on the way. And, no, that's not me.

Seriously? What if the snow is deep, it's all uphill, you've lost a ski our are injured? What if there's no cell service? You're the kind of person they're busy rescuing!

It exists. I have it associated with our Spot.

There ya go.

So basically, you're making 95% of skiers pay for these twirps. Personally, I'd rather bump up the cost of the rescue for each rescued party to cover the uncollected stuff.

Where we ski, a different group is responsible for out of bounds rescues. Ski patrol might help since they're good folks, but Flathead Search and Rescue is officially in charge of those rescues. Signs tell you this AND that because it is a non-resort group that there could be a substantial delay... And that you are financially liable. We get some of these dingbats, even including the ones who, when told to stay put because their cellphone is miraculously working, continue to move into worse and worse terrain.

I agree, it could only be a good thing. They are far enough apart that they probably don't have too much market overlap.

Today we had great weather, terrific snow and bearable crowds. One issue, was skiing with a lady who only likes groomers, so I was on my groomer skis. Belatedly realized that the pow is back and ready. Tomorrow.

Nice trip report.

Holiday crowds at the summit:

Oasis of calm on a trail that visitors can't seem to find. And still had corduroy at 1:30. Hordes in the AM seemed to vanish from noon until 2. Not sure if they got worn out or lost in some tree well. Not going tomorrow and fear for my survival on Sunday.

Back to it after a week. Hard and fast. Nothing like holiday people.... Clueless on the same slopes as the irresponsible. And it's only going to get worse.

Cannot seem to post YouTube links on my android... http://www.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F#/watch?v=nv9VBh6wMTY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dnv9VBh6wMTY

And, as usual, got fog?

No, I'm sure some place has more. Plus we have visibility issues a lot. Thank god for that.

Took the time to look up base depths. JH 70" $99 Vail 35" $119 Alta 82" $75 Brighton 70" $64 Whitefish 85" $67

Seasonal stats mean exactly zip. Some start counting in October, some start opening day. What counts is what is ON THE GROUND.

Didn't anyone tell you, it's not the length, it's what you do with it?