24hr snow = 3cm
base depth = 232cm
cumulative = 781cm
freezing level = 1000m rising to 1800m
days riding = 47
five day forecast
day1 w0 day2 s 15-20 day3 5 day4 0 day5 15-20
i've ridden 3 times in the last 18 days, which should tell you all you need to know about the conditions. finally looks like we'll get something significant this weekend and continuing into next week.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
feb 26, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 228cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 47
five day forecast
day1 se 5 day2 sw 1-3 day3 0 day4 20-30 day5 3-5
still not much to report. we hit 10 days without precip today, although by this evening rain had started in the valley. my guess is the freezing levels are around 1200m, but it's hard to tell with the low cloud cover. finally looks like we'll get something big later this week, but it's still a little too far off to get excited.
i was up for a few runs yesterday and i'd have to say the conditions were about as bad as i've seen all year. sugar snow over hardpack. lower mountain probably would have been OK but they were still cleaning up from the races and all the runs were closed. doubt i'll head up again until we get another big dump.
base depth = 228cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 47
five day forecast
day1 se 5 day2 sw 1-3 day3 0 day4 20-30 day5 3-5
still not much to report. we hit 10 days without precip today, although by this evening rain had started in the valley. my guess is the freezing levels are around 1200m, but it's hard to tell with the low cloud cover. finally looks like we'll get something big later this week, but it's still a little too far off to get excited.
i was up for a few runs yesterday and i'd have to say the conditions were about as bad as i've seen all year. sugar snow over hardpack. lower mountain probably would have been OK but they were still cleaning up from the races and all the runs were closed. doubt i'll head up again until we get another big dump.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
feb 24, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 233cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 1-3 day4 5-10 day5 0
still not much happening in the way of snow...the hopeful forecast is that the precip next week will actually lead into a new series of fronts, but it's not looking all that likely at the moment. i've been using this extra time to explore other interests, such as "flight of the conchords" - these guys are brilliant!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGoi1MSGu64
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGOohBytKTU&feature=related
base depth = 233cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 1-3 day4 5-10 day5 0
still not much happening in the way of snow...the hopeful forecast is that the precip next week will actually lead into a new series of fronts, but it's not looking all that likely at the moment. i've been using this extra time to explore other interests, such as "flight of the conchords" - these guys are brilliant!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGoi1MSGu64
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGOohBytKTU&feature=related
Friday, February 22, 2008
feb 22, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 2-5 day2 0 day3 0 day4 0 day5 0
whole lotta nothing in that forecast. conditions are hurting right now. lots of hardpack and anything off-piste is not rideable. flute has been completely tracked out since last week. time to focus on other things until we get some more snow...
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1500m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 2-5 day2 0 day3 0 day4 0 day5 0
whole lotta nothing in that forecast. conditions are hurting right now. lots of hardpack and anything off-piste is not rideable. flute has been completely tracked out since last week. time to focus on other things until we get some more snow...
Thursday, February 21, 2008
feb 21, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0-2 day3 0 day4 0-1 day5 0
is it already thursday?! another stupidly busy week, but at least the conditions suck right now. haven't had any real snow in a week, and even that system was pretty weak. did it perhaps coincide with my assertion that this was the best season since i moved out here? damn! i shoulda kept my mouth shut.
the world cup is on right now so all the creekside runs are shut down. but i think i'll go up to check out those speedy nutty-asses. miraculously, it isn't foggy or rainy which is what always happens when they host races here.
base depth = 236cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 1200m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0-2 day3 0 day4 0-1 day5 0
is it already thursday?! another stupidly busy week, but at least the conditions suck right now. haven't had any real snow in a week, and even that system was pretty weak. did it perhaps coincide with my assertion that this was the best season since i moved out here? damn! i shoulda kept my mouth shut.
the world cup is on right now so all the creekside runs are shut down. but i think i'll go up to check out those speedy nutty-asses. miraculously, it isn't foggy or rainy which is what always happens when they host races here.
Monday, February 18, 2008
feb 18, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 241cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3000m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 s 0 day2 s 0 day3 0-1 day4 5 day5 2-5
went up for some cruisers with friends in the sunshine today. picnic lunch styles at the peak. conditions are nothing great, the bowls are pretty tough chop, groomers are OK, but it is nice to feel the warm sun again.
looks like we might get a light dusting later in the week, but nothing much.
snow coverage: A
snow quality: C
run selection: C
crowds: B-
visibility: A+
overall: C+
thanks to christian for the pics today
spare me the obvious jokes
da boys
base depth = 241cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3000m
days riding = 46
five day forecast
day1 s 0 day2 s 0 day3 0-1 day4 5 day5 2-5
went up for some cruisers with friends in the sunshine today. picnic lunch styles at the peak. conditions are nothing great, the bowls are pretty tough chop, groomers are OK, but it is nice to feel the warm sun again.
looks like we might get a light dusting later in the week, but nothing much.
snow coverage: A
snow quality: C
run selection: C
crowds: B-
visibility: A+
overall: C+
thanks to christian for the pics today
spare me the obvious jokes
da boys
Sunday, February 17, 2008
feb 17, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 244cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3200m
days riding = 45
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 0 day4 2-5 day5 0-2
tried something a little different today...x country skiing. we went down to check out the pooch loop at the new callaghan valley course. what a blast! i managed to sprain my thumb within the first 30 seconds of putting on the skate skis. i haven't wiped out that hard in 4 years. but we were loving it so much i'm thinking of getting my own equipment.
it's super warm out here now - felt like about +15C in the sun today. the alpine temp is forecast to hit +7 tomorrow. doesn't look like much snow for the foreseeable future, but it's great spring conditions.
what's this about going uphill?
indy loving it
wonky thumb
jayne freakin givin' er
we're not the only ones with snow this winter. this is a pic of the parents' place back in ON.
base depth = 244cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = 3200m
days riding = 45
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 0 day4 2-5 day5 0-2
tried something a little different today...x country skiing. we went down to check out the pooch loop at the new callaghan valley course. what a blast! i managed to sprain my thumb within the first 30 seconds of putting on the skate skis. i haven't wiped out that hard in 4 years. but we were loving it so much i'm thinking of getting my own equipment.
it's super warm out here now - felt like about +15C in the sun today. the alpine temp is forecast to hit +7 tomorrow. doesn't look like much snow for the foreseeable future, but it's great spring conditions.
what's this about going uphill?
indy loving it
wonky thumb
jayne freakin givin' er
we're not the only ones with snow this winter. this is a pic of the parents' place back in ON.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
jan 16, 2008
24hr snow = 10cm
base depth = 248cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 44
five day forecast
day1 w 0 day2 w 0 day3 0 day4 0-2 day5 0-2
been a brutal work week so i can't relate any first hand experience since last sunday. we did get some new snow yesterday, but it's not going to amount to much and with the weekend crowds it will be shredded within minutes.
big change in the forecast as the freezing levels are going up to 2600m, and the alpine temps will be well above 0C - spring skiing in february. let's hope this is just a short spell, i'm not quite ready to pull out the bike just yet.
wonder what time people finally got in last night. could be a quiet morning due to a major accident north of squamish that had the highway shut down for hours. seems like every friday...
base depth = 248cm
cumulative = 774cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 44
five day forecast
day1 w 0 day2 w 0 day3 0 day4 0-2 day5 0-2
been a brutal work week so i can't relate any first hand experience since last sunday. we did get some new snow yesterday, but it's not going to amount to much and with the weekend crowds it will be shredded within minutes.
big change in the forecast as the freezing levels are going up to 2600m, and the alpine temps will be well above 0C - spring skiing in february. let's hope this is just a short spell, i'm not quite ready to pull out the bike just yet.
wonder what time people finally got in last night. could be a quiet morning due to a major accident north of squamish that had the highway shut down for hours. seems like every friday...
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
feb 13, 2008
24hr snow = 8cm
base depth = 247cm
cumulative = 763cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 44
five day forecast
day1 nw 0 day2 nw 2-4 day3 10-15 day4 0 day5 0
beautiful day out there today, but i'm stuck inside again. could probably still find some nice powder stashes now that you can finally see where you're going. but in the end, we didn't get nearly the snow they were forecasting, and there appears to be a distinctive warming trend over the past few days and looking forward. all that rain and melt in the valley froze up overnight and it is a skating rink out there today, although i would bet it's nice above 1200m.
indy's new best friend
introducing the newest member of our household: jayda (aka butters)
car sized snowbanks this year
base depth = 247cm
cumulative = 763cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 44
five day forecast
day1 nw 0 day2 nw 2-4 day3 10-15 day4 0 day5 0
beautiful day out there today, but i'm stuck inside again. could probably still find some nice powder stashes now that you can finally see where you're going. but in the end, we didn't get nearly the snow they were forecasting, and there appears to be a distinctive warming trend over the past few days and looking forward. all that rain and melt in the valley froze up overnight and it is a skating rink out there today, although i would bet it's nice above 1200m.
indy's new best friend
introducing the newest member of our household: jayda (aka butters)
car sized snowbanks this year
Sunday, February 10, 2008
feb 10, 2008
24hr snow = 4cmbase depth = 245cm
cumulative = 745cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 44
five day forecast
day1 sw 5-12 day2 sw 5 day3 10-15 day4 0 day5 2-4
a noticeable change has occured in the past few days. let's say more seasonably "whistler". we had rain in the valley and freezing levels hit 1600m yesterday. the snow didn't really develop as forecasted - only 4cm over the past 48 hrs. there's a bit more in the forecast, but the freezing levels will be up and down to mid-mountain.
went for a couple of runs today just to stretch the legs. poor visibility, wet snow, and some frozen spots made for generally mediocre conditions. might be a bit better in the alpine but the vis and wind was a deterrent. closest to a "D" day since the start of the season.
snow coverage: A
snow quality: C+
run selection: C
crowds: C
visibility: D+
overall: C-
Friday, February 8, 2008
feb 8, 2008
24hr snow = 7cm
base depth = 250cm
cumulative = 745cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 43
five day forecast
day1 w 5-7 day2 sw 15-25 day3 15-20 day4 5-10 day5 15-20
"variable" would be the term of the day. crazy wind scoured spots and soft wind loaded areas. decided against hiking flute due to the extreme winds which would have probably filled in the bootpack, and otherwise made for an unpleasant experience. instead managed to get two untracked lines down glacier bowl.
my powder leg is begging for mercy, but with no reprise in sight...
snow coverage: A
snow quality: B+
run selection: B
crowds: C
visibility: C
overall: B
woke up to this chore this morning
base depth = 250cm
cumulative = 745cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 43
five day forecast
day1 w 5-7 day2 sw 15-25 day3 15-20 day4 5-10 day5 15-20
"variable" would be the term of the day. crazy wind scoured spots and soft wind loaded areas. decided against hiking flute due to the extreme winds which would have probably filled in the bootpack, and otherwise made for an unpleasant experience. instead managed to get two untracked lines down glacier bowl.
my powder leg is begging for mercy, but with no reprise in sight...
snow coverage: A
snow quality: B+
run selection: B
crowds: C
visibility: C
overall: B
woke up to this chore this morning
Thursday, February 7, 2008
feb 7, 2008
24hr snow = 18cm
base depth = 257cm
cumulative = 734cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 42
five day forecast
day1 w 7-14 day2 w 5-10 day3 20-30 day4 10-15 day5 10-15
snow coverage: A
snow quality: A-
run selection: B+
crowds: C
visibility: D
overall: B
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
feb 6, 2008
24hr snow = 14cm
base depth = 244cm
cumulative = 716cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 41
five day forecast
day1 sw 13-20 day2 w 5-10 day3 5-10 day4 15-25 day5 10-20
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
feb 5, 2008: storm-a-comin
24hr snow = 4cm
base depth = 230cm
cumulative = 702cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 41
five day forecast
day1 s-sw 15 day2 sw 5-10 day3 15-25 day4 5-10 day5 15-25
stormin' pretty good up there today, but it seemed like more wind than snow. still, 15cm had fallen by this afternoon, so there was plenty of powder to be found especially since not many braved the elements. lots of bumps, and a few unpleasant lumps, but overall pretty nice snow in the trees. alpine was closed - even mid-mountain lifts were running at half speed. should make for some great riding tomorrow once they get everything going.
looks like we're setting up for a big snow week!
snow quality: A-
run selection: B+
crowds: A
visibility: B-
overall: B+
Monday, February 4, 2008
feb 4, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 231cm
cumulative = 698cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 40
five day forecast
day1 sw 2-5 day2 se-sw 20-30 day3 10-15 day4 15-20 day5 5-10
Sunday, February 3, 2008
feb 3, 2008
24hr snow = 0cm
base depth = 234cm
cumulative = 698cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 40
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 w 2 day3 15-25 day4 5-10 day5 5-10
took a rare venture up on a sunday to find it quite busy as expected. even lesser flute was heavily tracked, although i managed to find some untouched snow at the far end of the ridge. low slope riding though, nothing too exciting.
pet peeve of the day: large groups of skiers who ski side by side taking up the entire width of the cat track. get out of the freakin way already!
alternate pet peeve of the day: on startup, firefox always asks if you want to start new session or restore previous session. where's the damn "use this answer every time" check box!?
snow coverage: A
snow quality: B-
run selection: C+
crowds: C
visibility: A+
overall: C+
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Feb 2, 2008
24hr snow = 6cm
base depth = 238cm
cumulative = 700cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 39
base depth = 238cm
cumulative = 700cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 39
five day forecast
day1 0 day2 0 day3 2-5 day4 15-20 day5 2-5
nice sunny day out here. apparently we were out-snowed by toronto yesterday. here's the proof.
go get 'im gilly
Friday, February 1, 2008
feb 1, 2008
24hr snow = 9cm
base depth = 238cm
cumulative = 692cm
freezing level = valley
days riding = 39
five day forecast
day1 sw 4 day2 sw-se 2-5 day3 0 day4 0 day5 10-15
yet another powder day. nothing huge, but the cumulative effect has left us with soft snow everywhere. visibility was terrible in the alpine so we had to stick to the trees as much as possible. found some beauty snow in xmas trees, then had a bit of an adventure after missing a cut-off in million$ ridge. just ended up on the logging road though, so now i've got lots more terrain to explore.
snow coverage: A
snow quality: A-
run selection: B
crowds: A-
visibility: D
overall: B
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