Is it too early to "Think Winter"?

[patmoore]

We have entirely too much time on our hands. We fought the law and the law won..... Check out our short video (http://www.skitheeast.net/uploaded_media/video/742010230/default/0/Most%20Viewed).

[carvediem]

got a ticket?

[patmoore]

got a ticket?
Hi Bernhard,

We were able to talk him out of the ticket.....:eek:

[carvediem]

:)

Sir I need to give you a ticket.

A lift ticket?

[skatha]

During my bike ride Saturday-in 97 degree heat here in Helltown-I was thinking about winter....
So, no it's not too early

[carverchick]

I've been thinking about winter since March, I am so tired of the warmer weather and dying to have longer winters. *Sigh* Almost there though, some of the leaves have started turning just a little bit.

[Allee]

I'm thinking winter already. As soon as the September long weekend is done (this weekend) I'm done with summer and I'm ordering snow.

We have leaves on the ground too. And the days are starting to get very noticeably shorter.

[pebu]

Is it too early to "Think Winter"?

NEVVVEEERRRR!!!!!!

[big mario]

http://skiloveland.com
Gettin' closer......
mario

[Rob Stevens]

yes it is.

[Dave ESPI]

oh SHIZZT ! we were supposed to stop thinking about it?

Boarding and SKI SEASON only changes slightly for me ;)

the ice melts, and collects in lakes.........


http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff111/DaveESPI/db22f803.jpg

I still dream of carving, but the position is slightly different, but the speeds are the same.

[oldvolvosrule]

Must be an outboard drag race going on. I see a Skater and what looks to be a Hydrostream, both are very fast boats with appropriate power. There are a few other mfrs out there but the pic is too far away, can you get a closer shot next time Dave???

BTW, I love outboards!!!!!

[Newmax]

Almost there though, some of the leaves have started turning just a little bit.


I can imagine you running arround with brown paint to make the leave turning, just a little bit :ices_ange

But no way, it's not too early, I'm a bit late though, haven't polished my "Blingbling" yet. :sleep:

[refried]

Must be an outboard drag race going on. I see a Skater and what looks to be a Hydrostream, both are very fast boats with appropriate power. There are a few other mfrs out there but the pic is too far away, can you get a closer shot next time Dave???

BTW, I love outboards!!!!!
I noticed them too
We have one more month of kayaking/rafting then I'll start to think about snow.

[carverchick]

See now my secret is out. I was hoping no one would have noticed. As for winter, I'm so ready, but first we must go hunting for deer. Lots of venison in the freezer then snow :biggthump



I can imagine you running arround with brown paint to make the leave turning, just a little bit :ices_ange

But no way, it's not too early, I'm a bit late though, haven't polished my "Blingbling" yet. :sleep:

[colintkemp]

Great shot from Tiehack...

[fishrising]

Nope, never too early, but I have to get through hunting season first!

[Przemek/Brooklyn]

Kitboarding - you will never miss winter again

[two_ravens]

Heck, it IS winter!!!! :biggthump Got pounded by snow/sleet/hail yesterday at work, and it was 24 degrees this morning with sparkling white mountains! Which would be great news, except I have 6 more weeks of river trips planned! :eek:

[Kimo]

Kitboarding - you will never miss winter again

I bet this guy might feel like it's just about time to trade in the kite board for the snowboard for the season.

http://cbs4.com/video/?id=60554@wfor.dayport.com&f=flmih

[Przemek/Brooklyn]

That guy was an idiot to be there in huricane,
Fall and spring is the best time for kitbording on east coast, i will be kiting untill december then i would move to snowkiting, much beter then downhill, NO MORE CROWDS and much cheeper.
of course I will do some carving too but if i had a choice i would exclusivly snowkite.

[Mike T]

Not winter here, but had to wear my thermies this morning to commute to work on my bike. Brrrrrrrr!!!!!! (Woohooo!!!!!)

[willywhit]

Kitboarding - you will never miss winter again

what happened to the snow kiting thread ?

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[carverchick]

The leaves are slowly starting to change here, colder at night and in the morning. Days getting shorter and soon the deer will start moving like crazy. Yippy Skippy

Then the snow will be here, hopefully sooner rather than later. I know this is cliche but according to The Farmers Almanac, we're supposed to have an above average snowfall this season! Woo!!!

Think Snow!!!!!!!!:1luvu:

[Allee]

This from the Whitefish newsletter :

"Breaking News: La Ninà is Back! Weather Forecasters Use Forecasting to Forecast Lots of Snow.

Last night on our local NBC affiliate KCFW, illustrious meteorologist and all around good guy Mark Heyka got to talking about La Ninà, and he is pretty excited about this winter.

He said that a La Ninà has officially formed again in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and that long term forecasts are calling for lower-than-normal temperatures and higher-than-normal precipitation for the next 6 months.

NOAA has also updated their long-term forecasts for our area. Up until last month, they were calling for lower-than average precipitation in NW Montana, but the formation of this La Ninà has completely reversed that.

This is great news, as it is exactly the situation we were in last year at this time.

Basically, a La Ninà type situation pushes the jet stream up toward Alaska, so that our weather systems come from there instead of from the Pacific Northwest.

I'm telling you this in case you're on the fence about purchasing a season pass this year, but I'm also telling you this because I am really excited about it. Last year's snow was literally life-changing for me, and the thought of another winter that's even in the same ballpark just makes me want to do some lunges to get my quads in shape.

I'll see you all on the hill..."

It's supposed to snow at Lake Louise on Tuesday. Whee!

[AK in PA]

Too early to think of it? Never! But I love summer. Warmth, flip-flops, the pool, long hours of sunlight... Fall is another favorite season, since archery season is just around the bend. It's tough to beat a crisp morning with wooden bow in hand.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/AKinPA/Arrows/SnakeArrows04a.jpg

And then winter, dark and cold, but with the huge silver lining that snowboarding offers. I'm anxious to help my wife and oldest son in their 2nd year of snowboarding. These clips were taken over their first two days last season.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/AKinPA/th_LukeAndreaSnowboardingVideo2008.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v81/AKinPA/?action=view&current=LukeAndreaSnowboardingVideo2008.flv)

And as of tonight, I'll be looking especially forward to winter with a new Coiler en route. :D