Mt Hood Timberline Reports 2009-2010

[scubaree]

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Sounds like a great deal!!

Snow over the past week?

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Conditions report. (http://www.timberlinelodge.com/conditions/) Timberline opened today!

WIND: NE @ 1-12 mph

NEW SNOWFALL (in past 24 hours): 10 in.

SNOWFALL (in past 72 hours): 18 in.

BASE DEPTH: 24 in.

ANNUAL SNOWFALL: 50 in.

ROAD CONDITIONS: Plowed

NOTES: WE'RE OPEN TODAY!!! Limited, with early season lift access on Pucci and Bruno's 9am until 3:30pm.

[scubaree]

This working thing sucks I need to get up:mad:

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This working thing sucks I need to get up:mad:

You are the BOSS!! Give yourself and your co-worker a day off :smashfrea

Call in sick to yourself? :rolleyes:

Did you end up buying a Fusion Pass?? :confused:

Everyone is open and looking good.:biggthump

[Galen]

Sunny and cold. Soft groom over HARD pack, very nice. Got to explore the Jeff Flood lift for the first time. Kruzer is pretty fun, the upper part is some sweet bank riding.:biggthump Tomorrow looks the same.:)

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Sunny and cold. Soft groom over HARD pack, very nice. Got to explore the Jeff Flood lift for the first time. Kruzer is pretty fun, the upper part is some sweet bank riding.:biggthump Tomorrow looks the same.:)

Thanks for the update Galen, talked to Ross (http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=7162), I think he and his family are going up next Sunday. Sunday's are not nearly as busy there as at MHM?

I think we have a week of clear, sunny and HARD. Sure glad we have the base to use up. Are any rocks popping up yet?

Did you get through to Jim?

"Jeff Flood" definitely adds allot to the ski area. Nice that it is lower and a LONG high speed chair too.

Have fun!! Photos please, (not of you :freak3:, your family riding and Tline :biggthump ) :rolleyes:

[Galen]

Didn't notice much in the way of rocks on the groomed runs. Havent been able to get a hold of jim yet. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow. Just me and PBF(Princess Brat Face). I think I'll be coming down a couple week days every week until I get some digs nailed down. See ya around:)

[scubaree]

Sunday is a bust for me I have to get a tree :smashfreaand since there has been no new snow don't really feel like riding the ice:freak3:

[Galen]

me and the bratties are going tue-thur. Sounds like pow! we may go to skibowl on tues as it sounds like it will be a lot less windy, and I really love the outback on pow days. Woohoo!

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me and the bratties are going tue-thur. Sounds like pow! we may go to skibowl on tues as it sounds like it will be a lot less windy, and I really love the outback on pow days. Woohoo!

Cool, did you find a place to rent??

Have fun!! Post a report on the Skibowl updates would you??

Did you buy a "Fusion" pass then?

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Sunday is a bust for me I have to get a tree :smashfreaand since there has been no new snow don't really feel like riding the ice:freak3:

ICE?? I don't think so. Lots of fresh on the way Dude!! Just go cut down one of the trees in your yard and tell them "HERE, go decorate THIS" (says the bachelor to the married with children guy)

I have another short question for the Inspector?? Pretty please???

[Galen]

Cool, did you find a place to rent??

Have fun!! Post a report on the Skibowl updates would you??

Did you buy a "Fusion" pass then?

Got a condo on the golf course in Welches, cant check in until the 4th. Yup, we all got the Fusion, I'll probably get mid week passes for MHM for me and Ariel as we will be up here the most. Mario Schooling full time and Sylvan working part time. Where did I go wrong? :lol:

[Galen]

Sunny, good groomers early, but suddenly got real crowded on the lower mt around 10:30. Got on the Mile, was good until about noon when it got very soft. Was 44 in the parking lot when we left, 34 down at Govvy. Nice inversion layer! Tommorow should be much the same.

[2Curious]

Whoowee!

I wasn't expecting much when I went up on a last minute whim today, but managed to get up to T-line early enough for first tracks.

Was the second person in line at Stormin' Normin' when they opened it. Cut boarder's right at the top and took on Kruzin. Oh. My. God. Hero cord all the way down. Probably one of the best mornings I've ever had on Hood. Proceeded to attack Stormin' Normin' and Mustang Sally all morning, whoopin' and hollerin' the entire time like a fool. :1luvu:

Of course, the fun stopped once the crowds arrived and the surface got all tracked out, still managed to find some smoother areas under the lifts. Around 11:30 the rain started and that's when I decided to call it quits.

Usually I'm a MHM kinda guy, but man, this morning at T-line was an eyeopener. I think that T-line does a better job of grooming, there were no grooming ruts or shelves in sight.


Sam.

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Sweet, Sam. Glad you got it.

It rained again today? Damn.

What board??

[2Curious]

My Coiler AM metal 177.

Man it was sweet.

I had picked up enough confidence after run #2 that I felt like the board was a little too tight for me, turning radius wise... almost made me want to try that pure race of yours again.

Oh, and I picked up that rad air tanker 192 from Brent btw... should be coming tomorrow! :eplus2:

[Galen]

I've been pleased with T-Lines grooming this year also. Have found it to be better and more consistant from one run to another then Bach was last year. I'm starting to warm up to the place. Bryan, how's MHM been? Thinking about getting a mid-week pass for there. Ariel, Silvan and I will be at T-Lne tues-thurs.:)

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My Coiler AM metal 177.

Man it was sweet.

I had picked up enough confidence after run #2 that I felt like the board was a little too tight for me, turning radius wise... almost made me want to try that pure race of yours again.

Oh, and I picked up that rad air tanker 192 from Brent btw... should be coming tomorrow! :eplus2:

Cool!!

Yes, you definitely need to try some full on alpine boards.

Good purchase from Brett!! Well done!!

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I've been pleased with T-Lines grooming this year also. Have found it to be better and more consistant from one run to another then Bach was last year. I'm starting to warm up to the place. Bryan, how's MHM been? Thinking about getting a mid-week pass for there. Ariel, Silvan and I will be at T-Lne tues-thurs.:)

Yes, the new runs really help too. I have not been up to MHM during the Holidays, so far this year they have had some good days and some bad.
I would dare say they are on par with Bachelor or maybe better considering our snow is not typically as good. (dry)

Is the mid week a good deal? The full 450$ (early season) is hard to beat.

Love to see you come over to MHM during the week. I typically have been riding Mon, Tues, or Wednesday this year. Just got past another permit inspection on the house so I am anxious to ride. Sounds like warm and wet this entire week. Bummer on that note.

[Galen]

Yes, the new runs really help too. I have not been up to MHM during the Holidays, so far this year they have had some good days and some bad.
I would dare say they are on par with Bachelor or maybe better considering our snow is not typically as good. (dry)

Is the mid week a good deal? The full 450$ (early season) is hard to beat.

Love to see you come over to MHM during the week. I typically have been riding Mon, Tues, or Wednesday this year. Just got past another permit inspection on the house so I am anxious to ride. Sounds like warm and wet this entire week. Bummer on that note.

the forecast makes it look like T-Line wont get much in the way of rain this week. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=pqr&smap=1&textField1=45.344583333333&textField2=-121.70625 Midweek pass for MHM is 500, full is now 900. I missed out on the early season deal, was waiting to see how the season was going to shape up as the long range forecast was dodgy. Still, 975 for all 3 mts (Fusion and late season midweek@MHM) is on par with a full bachelor pass. Oh yeah, and my new VSR f-ing rocks!:1luvu:

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I hope you are right Galen, I am anxious to get in some turns.

I have a unusual snowboard to try out and a set of
"Snow-Stix" skis.

[Galen]

Tline lodge is like 1500-2000 ft higher then the lodge at MHM, right? The forecast makes thursday look dry for all of hood. Will you be riding at tline this winter? Just checked into our new digs for the winter.:biggthump

[Galen]

...Light rain at the lodge:mad:

[Mike T]

Tline lodge is like 1500-2000 ft higher then the lodge at MHM, right? The forecast makes thursday look dry for all of hood. Will you be riding at tline this winter? Just checked into our new digs for the winter.:biggthump

MHM base lodge is about 5300 IIRC, and TLine base lodge is about 5950... not much of a difference.

Assuming that Cascade @ MHM and Magic Mile @TLine are either both open or both closed, the top elevation of both areas on a given day are within 300' of each other.

The bottom of Molly's and Flood at TLine are about 4900' - which is almost exactly halfway between the bottom of HRM and bottom of MHX at Meadows.

Bottom line: If anything, your average elevation riding at TLine during the winter is a shade lower than your average elevation at Meadows during winter. Of course once Palmer opens (and the lower lifts close) then TLine's riding is much higher.

When the wind is blowing from the west TLine is more in the line of fire and when the wind blows from the north Meadows is. Also when the wind is coming from the west sometimes the east slopes of the Cascades get cooled due to cold air trapped below warm air and sometimes this keeps Meadows cooler than TLine. Not now though... the cooling effect isn't getting up high enough. For example it's warmer at Bachelor than in Bend right now. It's a good week to be swamped at work...

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...Light rain at the lodge:mad:

Looks like the freezing level dropped hard and fast around 4 am.

Should be hard as a rock soon? Now we need some new to freshen it up.

Bryan

[Galen]

yup, freezing level dropped around 8am so we went up. HARD cord mixed with soft, freezing fog, flat light:freak3: took a few runs and bagged it. Jibber broke a collar bone:eek: Didnt miss much if you decided not to go.

[www.oldsnowboards.com]

yup, freezing level dropped around 8am so we went up. HARD cord mixed with soft, freezing fog, flat light:freak3: took a few runs and bagged it. Jibber broke a collar bone:eek: Didnt miss much if you decided not to go.

Yep, I was hoping it would come down sooner and snow early. Didn't happen, at least as of 3am when I checked last, then called at 5:45am for first snow report. Didn't sound good, went back to bed. Try again Thursday. Been a hard post holiday let down. :mad:

It will return, looking forward to the turns again.


Thanks for the reports.

Curious if Jim M went to MHM today.

[Galen]

Headed down tommorow night, looks like it might be a good pow day on tuesday: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=pqr&smap=1&textField1=45.344583333333&textField2=-121.70625

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Headed down tommorow night, looks like it might be a good pow day on tuesday: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=pqr&smap=1&textField1=45.344583333333&textField2=-121.70625

I hope you are right Galen, I am getting REALLY tired of RAIN !!!!!!!!

We did sneak in a pretty fun day on Thursday. It was icy and poor vis but we found HRM was pretty smooth and made the best of it.

[Dan]

Erin and I hiked up to the midstation of Palmer on Sunday. It started partly sunny, but the clouds started getting lower, and by the time we got to the midstation of Palmer (which wasn't running), we couldn't see the top of the chair.

The descent was kind of meh up top, but pretty fun lower down. I'm clumsy as hell in softboots (until this season, hadn't worn them in 5 or 6 years), but conditions were probably the bigger issue. It was very icy up top, to the point that I could imagine falling and sliding all the way to the bottom of Palmer, and I couldn't carve any turns. Once we got lower, it was warm enough that there was a layer of corn/slush on top of the ice, which was not great but decently carvable.

It was fun enough once we hit the softer stuff that I would have gone for another run if I wasn't so tired out from the first climb. I should work on my softbooting skills (and board setup), but I have a splitboard on the way, so may not be hiking in my softies too much in the future.

Oh yeah, and the point of this post: Tline needs more snow! Looks like it will get some this week - hope so.

[Galen]

Spring like conditions. Soft groom and 1" wet snow over soft groom. Kinda fun, actually.

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Spring like conditions. Soft groom and 1" wet snow over soft groom. Kinda fun, actually.

Galen, glad to hear you didn't get rained on. Might improve further Wednesday with freezing level falling and precip on the way!!

[Galen]

Hero snow+great groom+sunny skies+VSR+Sidewinders=

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What days did you get in? Did the wind shut you down Friday?

Sounds like you had some fun on one of those days at least? Photos? Videos?

Finally we are going to get enough snow to freshen things up.:biggthump

Are you running the yellow pads in your TD3SW bindings??

Do you really eat Tatura butter?

Did you take that photo?

How many runs did you get in?

Have you been to Mt Bachelor yet?

Did you have Bruce mount a rubber bumper strip all around your new snowboard?

Do you have an FRS radio?

When do you plan to go up next?

Yes, I am just being silly now.

[Galen]

Tues-Fri. No. Yes. No. No. Yes. Yes. No. No. A gazzilion. No. No. No. Maybe next thur-fri. I agree:lol:

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Lucky you!!! :biggthump

[Galen]

sucked yesterday, clear skies and sweet chalk today. Carvable until 2pm. looks like the same tomorrow, few more clouds:)

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Galen, got a camera?? Love to see photos of your day. I was over next door yesterday. SWEET SUNNY DAY!!!

[Galen]

Pretty day, grooming was a bit "gravelly" though. Mile was soft early, also "rubbley". Still, better then a kick in the pants.:) got foggy about noon, kindaa strange.

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Thanks Galen. Pretty much ditto at MHM.

Firm in the am. So-so grooming, south facing pitches softened nicely. Cascade had the best potential, the snow was lighter and drier. Grooming was not very wide on my favorite runs or non-existant.

[Galen]

It was a little weird, like a gravel road,3/4-1 1/2 inch chunks, though they werent frozen solid. With Skibowl out of the loop this year, t-line's statrting to feel small. looking forward to my MHM spring pass kicking in! Take care of that leg! Have you tried Topricin? Much better IMO for localized pain/soreness then IB or other over the counter stuff.

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It was a little weird, like a gravel road,3/4-1 1/2 inch chunks, though they werent frozen solid. With Skibowl out of the loop this year, t-line's statrting to feel small. looking forward to my MHM spring pass kicking in! Take care of that leg! Have you tried Topricin? Much better IMO for localized pain/soreness then IB or other over the counter stuff.

Galen, I was using some of the same words :( "Ice Cubes" , "Gravel" etc)
It was a game of knowing where the best conditions typically are and finding the "Good Parts" of those runs. The upper mountain had the best, driest snow, however the grooming was lacking. My favorite today was again Shooting Star Ridge. It was the smoothest and chalky surface until the last 1/4 of the run where it turned to gravel.

I will try Topicin, I will try anything. I looked it up and it sounds more topical? My pain is inside the leg, might have something to do with the 15" rod and many screws.

Thanks for the tip.

[Galen]

Topricin probably wont help much then, though it does do deep muscle stuff well. recovering takes sooo long when we are crusty old farts:mad::lol:

[Galen]

plus wind and crowds(around noon), minus the mile. It was running sub-rainbow speed but they werent loading. Fun day still.

[Galen]

7" of heavy stuff, pretty foggy and windy. Looks like we'll get a fair amount of snow between now and sat morning.

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MHM Thursday maybe?

[Galen]

MHM Thursday maybe?

Nope, my pass doesnt kick in until the 1st. I'm still deciding on NOES, so may not make it to MHM for a couple weeks.

[Galen]

8", much dryer then yesterday, good vis. Expecting another 7-11 tonight and up to a foot tomorrow:) Mile still not open, a lift manager I rode with said maybe sat or sunday. Gonna be some happy riders up there this weekend after all this snow the past couple of days. Saw a guy on HB's, widish alpine board at moderate angles...WITH POLES!:freak3: What's up with that?

[scubaree]

Anyone ride on Saturday? My doughter was up and got wiped out by a skier she has sore neck and shoulder :angryfire. I'm at NOES and am a little pissed off about it:AR15firin

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Anyone ride on Saturday? My doughter was up and got wiped out by a skier she has sore neck and shoulder :angryfire. I'm at NOES and am a little pissed off about it:AR15firin

VERY sorry to hear about this Ross. There was a very bad car accident right at Govy just before I passed through there Saturday. Did she go to the hospital? Let me know if I can help somehow. Hope you were still able to have a good time at Not OES.

Bryan

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http://www.timberlinelodge.com/timberline-announces-spring-pass-pricing/


• Lift access for skiing and riding at Timberline 7 days a week*
• Valid March 1st – May 31st, 2010
• No blackout dates
• The longest season on Mt. Hood
• Great freestyle terrain
• Pays for itself in just 2 visits
(*weather/conditions permitting)

Purchase between March 1st and April 4th :: Pay just $109
Purchase between April 5th and May 31st :: Pay just $99

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I would like to get at least one day in this week.

Tuesday, Wed or Thursday?


Anyone ready to transition to T-Line?

Bought my Spring Pass. Time to ride mid weeks at Timberline (http://www.timberlinelodge.com/conditions/).

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Really nice!!!7"

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Still getting fresh tracks! Stormin Norman

[P06781]

Still getting fresh tracks! Stormin Norman

Damm looks nice ! Working till friday . 12" in the last 24hrs ! Ok I am going up saturday for a tour of the ZigZag and illumination rock and maybe summit . Break out one of those splitboards you have Bryan and ride to top of the palmer? F--k moving....

Jim

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Another 8" today!!

Couldn't make it, wishin I had.

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Wow great Vid Bryan . Almost looks slow mooow ...

Jim

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Wow great Vid Bryan . Almost looks slow mooow ...

Jim

Yes, it looks like the camera is auto zooming at some points or something?

When I am pivoting or at the top of the ditch I slow down allot. I was traveling faster than anyone I saw ;)


Going to Timberline Wednesday I think.

Bryan

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4" on groomers. Live updates

[kram]

Hey Timberline crew
Russ (pusbag) his wife Tanya and I are doing a last minute trip to Hood. We will be riding at Timberline Thursday and Friday.We hope to see some hardbooters.

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Today was cold and snow showers. Occasional glimpses of blue sky, they were fleeting at best. Cold dry snow, groomers had 1 - 4" on them. Trees and out of the way areas lots of powder left over from yesterday (10")

Light lift lines in late morning.

Don't forget to rip old Pucci a few times, the chair is closed but you can get back to Jeff Flood with a little planning.

Not sure if I can make it Thursday or Friday. You may be the only alpine riders there. I was :( The Coiler "Headhunter" ruled the mixed surfaces, carved hard on the soft groomers and made quick work of some low angle, high speed powder runs.

Bryan

[scubaree]

:mad:Really starting to hate this spring and working :angryfire I need to get up so bad but work is good now and need to work when I can

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Sunny first thing, this quickly faded to low clouds and occasional light snow spritzing.

Kram and friends are on the Hood visiting, they sure picked a nice day to show up!!!

They said approx 8" since yesterday, however the soft groomers were pretty fresh. Powder on the sides and well, everywhere!! Fun day.

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:mad:Really starting to hate this spring and working :angryfire I need to get up so bad but work is good now and need to work when I can

Not sure what to say Ross? Other than "Wish you were there too".

It was a good one today!!

[heroshmero]

Ahh, that looks awesome. Curse this ankle sprain.

Bryan, Mark, wish I could join you guys!

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Ahh, that looks awesome. Curse this ankle sprain.

Bryan, Mark, wish I could join you guys!

Yep, would have been nice to have more folks in our PNW group get some.

Heal fast, you timed your injury pretty well really. You got the Lion's portion of the season before the boo-boo.

Thanks for your comments.

[heroshmero]

Heal fast, you timed your injury pretty well really. You got the Lion's portion of the season before the boo-boo.

Thanks. I can almost stand on it now. I'll be back in the game in a month or so and ready to ride by next season for sure.

Man, laying around and healing is getting boring!

[Galen]

After 2 months off the snow, I'm finally out from under this job, just in time for the last week of the condo rental:eek:. Hopefully all next week:1luvu: How is it driving up to the mountain?

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After 2 months off the snow, I'm finally out from under this job, just in time for the last week of the condo rental:eek:. Hopefully all next week:1luvu: How is it driving up to the mountain?

Hi Galen, wondered what happened to your tribe?

On the days that have gotten snow, it has been pretty slick. Plowed and rocked but still a bit tricky at times. Chains or Snow Tires have been required allot this past couple weeks. Typically driving down the snow is melting. Today was pretty easy leaving, slick this am (beat the sander up the access road)

Friday will be an epic day. Kram and friends should have a super day.

[Galen]

thanks bryan. hope my 4 wheel and anti-slip diff will be good enough if it gets icey.

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thanks bryan. hope my 4 wheel and anti-slip diff will be good enough if it gets icey.

It is day by day of course. We had snow down to Sandy on Wednesday morning, made for a slush hydroplane drive session. It was all but gone on the way back down at 1PM.

Yesterday the Timberline road was snow covered and slick, however it was fine if you took it easy. The gravel truck had not made his pass yet (he was right behind us at 7:50am. :freak3:

Sounds like a couple days of clearing and then back to some weather next week. Hope you get some more powder!! It has been pretty darn good. :biggthump

[robert tucker]

ok bryan only three weeks left on my season pass! we better get busy man!

[Keenan]

I once went to Timberline in mid-June and got 8" of fresh. I couldn't have picked a better day to fall 30 feet off the lift.

[heroshmero]

I once went to Timberline in mid-June and got 8" of fresh. I couldn't have picked a better day to fall 30 feet off the lift.

You fell off the lift? How did that happen? Was it windy?

[Keenan]

The bottom of the seat tips forward so they can dump the snow off of it, there is a little safety latch that is supposed to be clipped to the back of the seat. I decided to clip my back foot in with my right hand while holding onto the back of the seat with my left. This particular chair never had the safety latch clipped on, so when I snapped my boot in the seat lifted up and dumped me out. Luckily I landed face down like a gingerbread man so the impact was spread out over my entire body. It really freaked the lifties out, they made me sign a bunch of waivers. I kept riding but could barely move the next day. I'm a fan of chairs with safety bars.

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[robert tucker]

bryan, i will be up once on tuesday and again on thursday of this week. ond day with shellby, and one day with you? let me know...........

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bryan, i will be up once on tuesday and again on thursday of this week. ond day with shellby, and one day with you? let me know...........

Tuesday / Wed are the most likely this coming week.

[OhD]

The bottom of the seat tips forward so they can dump the snow off of it, there is a little safety latch that is supposed to be clipped to the back of the seat. ....

That's bizarre! I don't remember ever noticing a chair that tips forward - all the ones I've noticed are hinged at the back. Apparently for a good reason!

THose hinged at the back can be slammed against the seatback to bust off the crusted ice, if the liftie is reasonably quick or has a helper for the first few laps in the morning. If the liftie doesn't deal with it, the riders can give it a slam while disembarking at the top. I like to flip up the seat at the top on the last ride so the liftie doing it can catch a little break. They always seem to appreciate it.

Bryan - Sorry I didn't make it down last weekend. We had a couple of trees damaged in a windstorm last week and the garage door spring broke the same day, so I had extra chores to deal with. 'Fraid I'm done for the season. See you next year, I hope.

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The snow report sounded a bit iffy. Sprinkles and cloudy all the way up, nearly to the parking lot. Then clear blue sky!! Very light turnout too!! Couple inches of new. Palmer opened. Nice day!! Randy K was the only other alpine rider I saw , although I did see a guy with a Kessler BX board and his friend could really carve their softies.

[Galen]

Silvan and i will be up there tomorrow.

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Silvan and i will be up there tomorrow.
Should be good Galen, please keep an eye out for Rob Tucker. He plans to ride Wed also. He is getting back into carving after being away for some time. Have fun!!

[Galen]

Wil do. After 10 weeks off, I feel like im just getting back into riding.:o

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After 10 weeks I feel like im just getting back into riding.:o
You will have to tell me about what all happened some time. Rob used to race, like 10 years ago. I had hoped he would make it up today, but didn't. I made plans for Wednesday so I can go. I have a video from today I can post in a few minutes. Randy King was nice enough to operate the camera , so I have some segments of me actually riding :freak3:
Still allot of chair lift footage, hoping it will be of interest to someone. Perhaps those that have not been up to Timberline's Palmer or maybe some of my old friends like Ed that would like a little reminder.

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[Galen]

Sunny and soft, good day for back seat driving. the mile was too sticky by noon. Young dude got arrested and cuffed at the base of Normans by an armed sheriff:eek: Lifty said he had been poaching and causing problems all season. didn't see any other HBer's.

[Mike T]

Sunny and soft, good day for back seat driving. the mile was too sticky by noon. Young dude got arrested and cuffed at the base of Normans by an armed sheriff:eek: Lifty said he had been poaching and causing problems all season. didn't see any other HBer's.

Nice trenches!

Might head up to TLine one day over the weekend of May 22-23 if the weather holds. Then again might way till they start opening earlier, so it's firmer longer.

[Galen]

another great day, got softer a little sooner though. Palmer and the mile got soft early, but still very ridable until around 11. they had the left side of the mile groomed all the way to the western boundry. Sweet. If the weather continues to warm up, waiting for the early opens would be a good idea. Traffic has been light until about 10:30 when the parkies start to show up, but the are mainly down on Normans.

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Cool!! Thanks for the updates Galen, glad you are getting some good Tline days in. Photos? Videos?

[Galen]

No pics, having too much fun:)

[robert tucker]

Epic day yesterday!! (thursday) Near perfect snow and beautiful blue sky. My personal best day of year! only 17 days left on the season pass!! Then a short rest and onto summer boarding! Yup life is good!!

[Galen]

Nuther nice day. Saw someone on a Tinkler. Might get a few more days in this season, but if not was a great way to end the season.:biggthump

[Pusbag]

Had a ball @ timberline this weekend. My ruts from Friday were still present on Sunday. Will be back up memorial weekend so let's hook up. Also want to remind all you hoodsters that we will be hosting a alpine boarder session Feb. 21 -27 at Schweitzer Mt. Sandpoint, Id. One hour early load privledges, boarder gates on Nastar course, discount lift & lodging, and other events. Please come and make some ruts with us.

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Nuther nice day. Saw someone on a Tinkler. Might get a few more days in this season, but if not was a great way to end the season.:biggthump

Galen, my guess is that was Randy King. He is an old friend of Mike's and had that full TNT system board built a year or so ago. Super nice guy, sorry you did not get a chance to meet him. Glad you and your's had a good time at Tline.

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Had a ball @ timberline this weekend. My ruts from Friday were still present on Sunday. Will be back up memorial weekend so let's hook up. Also want to remind all you hoodsters that we will be hosting a alpine boarder session Feb. 21 -27 at Schweitzer Mt. Sandpoint, Id. One hour early load privledges, boarder gates on Nastar course, discount lift & lodging, and other events. Please come and make some ruts with us.


Cool!! What were the conditions like? MHM closed for the season Sunday. It will start to pick up at the end of the month. Then in June it will go crazy busy as the camps get fired up.

Great meeting and riding with you couple weeks ago!! Bryan

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Epic day yesterday!! (thursday) Near perfect snow and beautiful blue sky. My personal best day of year! only 17 days left on the season pass!! Then a short rest and onto summer boarding! Yup life is good!!

Glad to hear you got a good carving day in Rob!! Timing our days has been tricky with all the new snow over the past month. Love to do another Mon, Tuesday , Wednesday and possibly a Thursday before our passes expire.

Sounds like you liked your new board too!! All good stuff!!

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Fresh snow on Thursday???

Snow levels below passes on Wednesday night.

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Looks a bit soggy today (Sunday) , tough to gauge conditions between storms. Anyone considering Monday?

Did you fellow pass holders see the "Free Day" offer? Sweet deal. I might get one more day in yet!!


GET A TASTE OF SUMMER SKIING & RIDING AT TIMBERLINE WITH
ONE FREE LIFT TICKET!



Come to Timberline anytime between June 1st and June 14th.
Present your season pass* at our Mtn Services desk in the Day Lodge.
We will issue you a FREE day ticket for your use on that day!

Only 1 ticket per pass holder. Ticket must be used on day of redemption - cannot be saved for future use. Ticket must be used by pass holder - no gifting or reselling the ticket. Season Passes will not be accepted at the lift - you must get a daily lift ticket.

*The following 09/10 Season Passes are eligible for this offer:
Winter Fusion Pass, Spring Fusion Pass, Winter Timberline Pass (Full or Weekday Plus),

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You will have to tell me about what all happened some time. Rob used to race, like 10 years ago. I had hoped he would make it up today, but didn't. I made plans for Wednesday so I can go. I have a video from today I can post in a few minutes. Randy King was nice enough to operate the camera , so I have some segments of me actually riding :freak3:
Still allot of chair lift footage, hoping it will be of interest to someone. Perhaps those that have not been up to Timberline's Palmer or maybe some of my old friends like Ed that would like a little reminder.

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Riding starts at 3:30 mark.

[slopetool]

Thank you! That was nice reminder!~ Randy did great on the camera work too. Talk to you later!

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Thank you! That was nice reminder!~ Randy did great on the camera work too. Talk to you later!

Yes indeed. I was impressed how stable he held the camera and smooth panning. Yep, we were thinking of you my friend as we made runs on the natural groomers !!

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Timberline Summer Pass $865 (http://www.timberlinelodge.com/rates-info/)

Ski and Ride Timberline seven days a week thru September 6th, 2010 (weather/conditions permitting).

2009-2010 Summer Season Lift Tickets
All Ages Anytime $54


Summer Season Operating Hours

7 DAYS A WEEK :: 7am – 1:30pm

We expect to be operating the Magic Mile and Palmer lifts primarily, with a new terrain park opening on Otto Lang. On snowy/low visibility days, we may still run lifts on the lower mountain as long as snow permits.

Conditions Page with Live Cameras (http://www.timberlinelodge.com/conditions/)

[Eric]

$865---ouch.
I think my weekday pass was $199, and it was good for 7 months.

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$865---ouch.
I think my weekday pass was $199, and it was good for 7 months.

Yes, exactly. Summer is big business at Timberline. Makes the daily pass seem down right reasonable? It was a great spring season this year. more like an extended winter season really. Lots of fresh snow days.

Now I just watch as the groups of "Campers" move through the airport. The camp vans coming and going. Hope they all have a great summer season.

I finally took the boots out of the truck. More than likely done for the season.

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http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=31002

[Pusbag]

Anyone riding on wed or thursday ?

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Probably not any local free carvers. I have heard a number of racer/pros are up testing/training. Keep an eye out. Have fun on your new board!!

Photos please!! I think the BOL members that have not been up on Mt Hood Timberline during the summer would find the set up interesting.

Bryan

[Galen]

Bluebird and warm. Palmer and the Mile were good early, got real soft after 10:30. Normans softened up around 10:30, but boy it got crowded. LOTS of parkies on Normans, what with Jeff Flood closed for the day.

[Jon Dahl]

On the Hood this Sunday?? Jonsin' for turns! Bring the carving board, or just the Tanker?

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On the Hood this Sunday?? Jonsin' for turns! Bring the carving board, or just the Tanker?

Both. This way you would be covered. If you can only bring one? I would go for the carving board. If you get powder, well , you should have brought both :smashfrea

[P06781]

Looks a bit soggy today (Sunday) , tough to gauge conditions between storms. Anyone considering Monday?

Did you fellow pass holders see the "Free Day" offer? Sweet deal. I might get one more day in yet!!


GET A TASTE OF SUMMER SKIING & RIDING AT TIMBERLINE WITH
ONE FREE LIFT TICKET!



Come to Timberline anytime between June 1st and June 14th.
Present your season pass* at our Mtn Services desk in the Day Lodge.
We will issue you a FREE day ticket for your use on that day!

Only 1 ticket per pass holder. Ticket must be used on day of redemption - cannot be saved for future use. Ticket must be used by pass holder - no gifting or reselling the ticket. Season Passes will not be accepted at the lift - you must get a daily lift ticket.

*The following 09/10 Season Passes are eligible for this offer:
Winter Fusion Pass, Spring Fusion Pass, Winter Timberline Pass (Full or Weekday Plus),

:1luvu: thx Bryan

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TODAY AT TIMBERLINE:
September 5th is the last day of the summer season. Get in that summer riding while you still can!

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Lift operation hours have been adjusted, starting tomorrow, lifts will be open from 9am-2:30pm, Friday-Sunday, weather permitting.