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Hey All, I’m back from my first day skiing at Blue since 2/28. I arrived at the lower lot at 835 and it was 35 degrees under partly sunny sky’s with light winds. In the house were Atomic Jeff, Rodney, Airhead and the Bethlehem Ford crew. A little knee pain walking to the lift. First run on Paradise was nice soft cord..I took it slow and got passed by two of the boomers near the bottom. My knee definitely stiff…second run on paradise felt better and I skied a little faster. Then lazy mile which was nice groomed but not as put together and some spring snow at the last corner. After another lazy mile I skied Main Street which was variable and more firm than others. After another a lazy I finished the session with several more paradise runs. By now knew was feeling good and I was skiing almost full speed which felt real nice. The snow was soft and fast and as noted nobody was there. I think Johnny law also came later in the session as I saw his car or a lookalike car in the lot. All in all it’s great to be back it hurts missing 12 days of ski season when it’s winding down, I’ll be back out Saturday AM JADIP

Although I’ve made many March trips to Whiteface this may the first true Spring day. Lookout Mountain was soft and bumped on Wilmington, Hoyt’s and Lookout Below. Lookout and Castlerock are my two favorite pods in the East We headed up to the summit and the slides looked juicy, hopped off the lift to Gold status! said adios to Mrs S and boot packed up and traversed over to 2b. So good and felt I ski’d it well, unexpected check off the bucket list ! Another great day at da Face

Day 2 had snow over night and pretty cloudy early. Headed to Bruson and first piste run was super pleasant with 4-5 inches of fresh snow. Turned sticky icky before the lift but first 3/4 were money. Went off the backside and did 2 laps next to the t bar. Decided to go for a tour and check out the trees. Easy skin to untouched trees. Awesome morning before heading across to Verbier. 4 gondolas later I had my skis back on. Did some laps off the super tram with great snow. Kept it easy while trying to save some legs for the guide tomorrow. Met him in town at 4 to go over the plan and now about to go ski it. Cheese Cave for dinner

Wasn’t really sure where to put this. Our rescue team was called out on this avalanche on Saturday. I was first on scene at the firehouse. Once one of my team members arrived we were trying to assess what was the best way to access the victims. We discussed skinning up to them but that would take time. The terrain was sketchy and they were not in a great place. Then it was decided careflight would be called in. They would shuttle us one at a time to a landing zone above where they were. I was pretty nervous, both about the helicopter ride and the terrain. I said I would snowshoe instead of ski (brought both) as I didn’t feel comfortable on a 40+ degree slope. At what felt like the last minute, two other strong team members arrived who were good skiers. I was off the hook. I was happy to just help from the command base. Communications are bad here, with cell and radio signals. I helped coordinate info from the county sheriff to our team members on site and on their way. Mountain Rescue Aspen also sent 3 of their guys to help if needed. 6 of us (West Elk Mountain Rescue), 3 Marble fire personnel, 3 MRA guys in all plus the careflight team. Once a paramedic and 2 team members were shuttled to the landing zone and worked their way down to the victim, it was apparent he was not doing well. Head injury, kept losing consciousness, badly broken arm (arm was wrapped backwards around a tree) and leg injury. Chopper was low on fuel so last minute desist on was made for pilot to land in a sketchy gully and take patient. His friend was uninjured and did a great job holding it together, digging him out and getting him out of the debris field to a safer location. By this time it was dark and friend and my 2 team members had to ski out. They said it was survival skiing, breakable crust through a thick aspen grove and shrubs. Glad I stayed on the ground. We got a debrief from the friend back at the firehouse. He was very emotional at first, understandably so. He gave us a detailed account of how it went down. Luckily the friend was only buried to his chest. He was able to dig him out and somehow guide him down without any of his gear. It was very intense and it reminds you how unforgiving the mountains can be. This volunteer gig so far is very satisfying and I am learning so much valuable outdoor info. https://avalanche.state.co.us/report/98249357-2906-4534-b287-61e125e28a58

Verbier Day 1 Massive doesn't do it justice. Did the gondola up to Attelas for two quick warm up laps and them up to Mount Gele and the 3100' down to Tortin. Stopped for a beer, espresso, and tart before continuing down to Siviez to make the run a total 4100' descent. Worked our way to La Dent and saw a north face with what looked like good snow so did a short tour up. Snow was good and was an empty party of the resort. Played around at Plan du Fou with some chutes and drops before working our way back. Last run took 2 hours and stopped at 2 mountain restaurants and finally a third one that was right across the street when we walked off the snow. Had hot wine, Blanche and beer tataki, and finally another Blanche. Made for a 10 hour day in ski boots. Went to the Shed for burgers and they had a banging old school American ski movie rap classics playlist going and ended up staying for an extra drink. Our server said laughed when he heard we went to Mt. Gele since he knew it was crusty. Snowing now but supposed to clear soon. Heading to Bruson for the trees.

Hey All, I’m back from another fun day at Blue mountain the true mountain. I arrived at the lower lot around 720am and it was in the lower 40s under cloudy skys with dense fog on the top 3/4 of the mountain. In the house was almost everybody except Matt Edge, Zonked, Nancy and Toast. Second civilian chair and began on a very foggy paradise which had nice groomed hero snow…I was a little slower than the pack but for second lift ride rode with Salty, Mute, Boo and Becky boo and ended up skiing with Salty the rest of the session. Second run Lazy mile which was alright then paradise and lazy again…I then skied switchback which was super nice..was only bare near the bottom. I also skied sidewinder which was pretty bare near the top. It had to happen eventually, I made my return to my nemesis Challenge which put me on the injured reserve list whatever you sportsball fans call it for almost two weeks. Wow was challenge soft..the top was so soft like bottomless slush..middle was a little more put together..I skied that three times to end the session. Fun parking lot and Enjorales did some seriously cooking today..now posted up like a thumbtack in Allentown and would love to do THC experiments on myself but am meeting a friend at 3pm for coffee so will put that off a few hours. JADIP

Cleared my schedule tomorrow AM for my return…and I’ll be back Saturday before Sundays monsoon. This is like first day of season level excitement…also renewed my pass today..$69 down payment

Day 3 was guide day and Luis was awesome. Met a guy Matt from Boston currently living in Chicago on day 2 and invited him with the guide. Two warm up laps where the guide was flat out ripping on the groomers was a good start. Passed the evaluation and went up Mont Font. Hit chutes skiers right on the top sections and took it down to Tortin for 4k drop. Next was up Chassoure and traversed the ridge to the right for le petite Mouche. Wild cresting the ridge line not knowing what is instore on the other side. Last run the boys wanted backside Mont Font but I passed on the sketchly entrance right off the top of the gondola. Did the same-ish first run down to Siviez for 5177' drop over 5 miles and met back up with them. Said backside wasn't bad after the entrance, until the bike path back past the dam and hike out. Biggest day yet was with the guide. Didn’t get to eat my curry chicken sandwich since I got yelled at so had tuna avocado toast with the guide and beire after. Day 4, last day. Cloudy for the first time this trip. Worked our way around the mountain looking for sun. First run down Gentianes was one of the morning challenging runs I've ever done with complete flat light and feeling my way down the mountain. After that it wasn't as bad but every 5 minutes the weather changed. Headed to Zurich tonight to catch the flight tomorrow morning.

I live for nights like this. Blue mountain at its finest right now

Hey All, I’m back from another morning session at Blue mountain the true mountain. I arrived at the lower lot before 720am and it was foggy with a temperature of around 50 degrees. In the house were Atomic Jeff, JFDan, Indiggio, Justo, Blake, Airhead, Rose, Mixilplix, BenM, Dirtwolf, Mute, Bethlehem Ford crew, TP4 and a handful of others. Started off on the super summit safari six pack. Lazy Mile first which was good soft groomed snow but couldn’t see shit, paradise was similar but more hardpack areas. I found switchback to be the best and mostly skied that. Coming soon was some soft and boilerplate, I did a Burma run as well and was nice having grip in the corners. Skied until 940, and hung out in the lot till about 11:10 just had one beer and some chips. Now at work to count money. I’ll be back Friday morning. JADIP

Better yesterday both visibility wise and conditions wise. still a fun day. Blue mountain if you’re reading this, the litter conditions under each chair from top to bottom is out of control. The trash base now rivals the snow base at this point. it’s embarrassing and shows a lack of pride or caring; and at this point the only thing I can deduce is that you simply don’t care about your hill looking like a landfill. Perhaps consider taking this upcoming week / spring temperatures to conduct a massive cleanup operation. Recycle the beer cans and use the money you make to invest in do not litter signs. #PickUpPA.

Feels good to be back.

Becky boo and I were up last night for kids ski session and the snow was fun. We were going down paradise when some deer crossed the trail so that was different. Love the soft snow even though it means the end is near.

Croissants, Pain au Choclate and ham sandwiches are 90% of my diet in France, Euro bread in general is le titz..... There are trips where you look around and in the beauty and enormity of it all and wonder how the hell did a kid from PA end up here ? Pat yourself of the back while your ripping some insane face over a mtn village that has better wine and cheese than all of Philly at 6k feet up a mtn.

We out. Hella fun spring ski day. Beautiful weather and fun trying someplace new. MC is worth the trip if you've never been. Never got to South unfortunately (mostly terrain park pic below) but perhaps next time. The cabriolet makes no sense to me. Why stand and take off your skis when you can sit and keep your skis on? Its not like a gondola that carries more people and protects you from the elements. Probably my only gripe. Cool place and fun ski day for sure.

End of season parking lot party will be this Sunday, 3/23.

my jorts are ready...

What's absolutely hilarious is that it took Blue until this past weekend to put garbage cans in the lift lines! Really?? Putting trash cans in the lift lines isn't going to help because everyone's drinking ON THE LIFT RIDE UP! Try putting the can's at the top of the lift!! Perhaps a little guilt and trash cans there would help a little, doubtful. Start putting up signs: If you're caught littering, your ticket will be pulled!

Guns and hoses. And it was real nice at 3 pm. wicked warm temps brought out some really grabby slow stuff on homie stretch. Nobody home. Razors was fun AF.

Nice morning, got there a few minutes late for opening bell. When I got off the main st chair Oz looked at me and said Switch, good enough. A little air off the first drop and felt like being on rails, 5th gear all the way down,I should have gone back . Switch was rotd. Main was ok , sidewinder, razors, challenge , chute , nightmare and made a couple runs with @GrilledSteezeSandwich … You wouldn’t know It was his first day off IR.

switching up my trip plans a bit - I found a condo 5 minutes from Silver Mountain for dirt cheap - skipping Brundage/Tamarack probably since that's pretty far out of the way...I'll do 49 degrees north, Lookout Pass, Silver (probably 2 days), and probably 2 days in Montana. Condo sleeps 6 if anyone wants to hang out

Had a pocket chicken curry sandwich yesterday and it was so good I grabbed another one for today. The bread is phenomal. Pulled up at the Yeti Bar in Siviez and the waiter yelled at me in French that I couldn’t eat it at the restaurant. French def is a sexy language even if they’re yelling at you.

flying out to Spokane Tuesday night 3/25 and back Tuesday afternoon 4/1. not exactly sure where I'm going yet - 49 degrees north for sure, Silver...maybe Brundage/Tamarack and/or western Montana? Being there for a week should give me plenty of time to drive around, even if places are further away

Some steeper pitches here and there. Definitely thin cover in places. Don't see this place surviving too long after this week. Good terrain and they definitely make the most out of almost 1100 vert. Just funny to me how 40 something trails can be so spread out. So much mountain that is untouched in between. Riding granite now as I don't feel like getting on the cabriolet. Heading to South and bear next

If they're closed next week I'm going tomorrow rain or shine. Today was fun. Snow was good. Visibility not so much

It's like taking peyote

Really quiet at 8:50. No frozen cord this morning.

Yesterday during our post bumpfest beer @Dirtwolf and I saw one going back to roost against the setting sun, never get's old

@Johnny Law Is this yours? or is that one in Washington, or Oregon?

CS bumps= munneh

Have the day off today, wanted to ski but I felt like going someplace different / new. Caveat I wasn't feeling driving 3+ hours. So 104 minutes later here I am riding the cabriolet lift at Mountain Creek. First time here and New Jersey marks the 9th different state that I've skied in. My first impressions....it's pretty spread out. And the drive was mostly back roads which I was surprised by, the cabriolet is pointless and stupid and the base music is trash. Conditions are standard spring mashed potatoes. Definitely fun. Only skied great northern so far so more to come as I explore the place. Negatives aside so far a beautiful spring skiing day at a new place!

Rode today, super warm like a t-shirt and shell was too much kinda warm. C1er was around I think but that was is for Pasrs. First thing the quad side was super firm rattle your feet until they were numb. Not even pdis escaped the refreeze. Around 930 I ran into someone I know on the quad who said the main st side had softened as was quite good so I skedaddled over there. Main was a swing and miss but Raceway/mid/lower all gets early sun and had baked up to a nice perfect apple pie. Full speed with big airs it was hyper nice but I could only go to 1045 or so and I bet razors got perfect right around then.

Friday at Mt. Ellen was great in the morning if you stayed on the groomers, they stayed nice and grippy all day as the clouds and wind moved in. Enough to close the lifts a little early around 3 but we had had it by then anyway. Finished the day with a stop at Lawson's and American Flatbread, Saturday put the sugar in Sugarbush, checked out Lincoln Peak. Ungroomed trails looked enticing but had you quickly looking to exit back on to the groomers. Mrs SnoBunSki thought the conditions were better than Friday but the flat light and another day of groomers left me somewhat uninspired so we headed back to Lawson's again, then dinner at Mad Taco. Love the eats and drink in the Mad River Valley! Sunday we we stopped and ski'd Pico on the way home for more of the same, capping off a nice weekend of getting your carve on some firm cord, some great food, company and beers!

makes me want to hold a cigarette and snob my nose at people.

Mountain Creek has the signs threatening to lose your pass if you litter pretty much everywhere, and while there was some trash when I was there a week ago. it was nothing compared to blue. Put up signs and enforce it.

Nice morning, a bit colder than yesterday. I met up with my cousin for third or maybe fourth chair on the quad. Coming soon was nice firm cord . Second run coming soon again but I tried out a new gadget I bought for work. A FLIR 1 app camera and lens attachment for my iPhone. Pretty cool just for the abstract art value! We hit switch, razors and challenge after cookies came out. The bumps softened up around 10:30 and the bumpers showed up. I instigated a new ditch run, between razors and challenge , they didn’t app 20250314T091804.mp4 reciate it but it was fun getting a little air coming back up onto the trail. 9-12

Thanks for commiserating fellas. I'll definitely feel better tomorrow when I see all of your handsome faces at Blue 💙

.4" new in Verbier. Why am I here?

24" new at the Bird. why am i here.

Another 21 inches yesterday. Why am I here

@GrilledSteezeSandwich if you're going to this look for my taxidermied squirrels dressed up like all my favorite PASRs. Unfortunately I now have to separate the TP4 and J-Law squirrels.

I had meetings until 10 today but couldn't ski yesterday so you gotta make it work but sorry I missed you. I saw Atomic on the way in but he didn't mention you were skiing so imagine my surprise when Jimmy, green helmet, the Marlboro man blue mtn dude and Ross all told me I was slow and behind you. It got soft with all the sun and I mostly ran razors which was just spring kinda perfect. I did think however they should have commemorated the moment in their music choice https://youtu.be/THrhxf42Y4Y?feature=shared

Day 53. Winter is back, with more snow on the way. Not a moment too soon. Today's was medium density, good for coverage, but skiable. Unfortunately, lower on the front got packed and was like a marble floor with lumps in areas with a lot of traffic. Scary as hell with meat missiles who can't ski for shit. The trouble is, you can't stay on the back forever, you must return home via some route or other through that hell.

appreciate you saying "aboot"

I do. I had a pass there this year and going with indy next year. the park has terrible flow, is too spread out, and the horizon trail ruins vernon by cutting across every trail on that peak. That map is from the 90's. It was Intrawest's plan for the place. The current owners (who also operate big snow) dont plan on really doing much other than lift/snowmaking upgrades. The triple on vernon is where they are going to put the six pack and keep the cab for mountain top weddings and mountain biking. There are two abandoned trails on vernon that they are going to re-open when the lift is added. One cuts through the condos from granite, the other cuts from the garden state trail to skiers left of the waterpark under the triple. The abandoned trail on granite was called pipeline. It was truly steep, but when the condos went in it was cut in half, and you would have a sharp 90 degree turn at the bottom onto another abandoned trail called granite view, which wrapped around granite, kind of like a mellower belt parkway at hunter. I marked the known abandoned trails in red.

tfti btw

This winter has definitely been a weird one as far as storms and temps. Had some good snow Thursday but when I went skiing yesterday by the afternoon all the ungroomed runs turned to cream cheese slop. Attempted to Xc ski McClure pass this morning. Got there by 9 but already all the parking was full with snowmobile trailers. Went back into town and just did a lap around the park. Snow was not good for skiing but the weather is beautiful sunny and warm.

After the thaw and rain yesterday was expecting everything to be locked in, pleasantly surprised to find pixie dust on corduroy crust morning conditions and views exceeded expectations in a groomer zoomer sort of way Snow stayed grippy and edge able all day as winds and clouds increased enough to shut down the Mt. Ellen lifts and head to Lawsons