went in the afternoon when it was sunny and warm.
when i got to the top of the chair the lifty gave me encouraging words, "good luck man, i wouldn't want to be riding that".
the top was just...
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went in the afternoon when it was sunny and warm.
when i got to the top of the chair the lifty gave me encouraging words, "good luck man, i wouldn't want to be riding that".
the top was just...
thanks gerg. i actually went back out. saw the sun. it just felt wrong to be inside on a beautiful day. had to do something.
snow was slushy. only place where i saw brown snow was at the bottom in...
Morning
warm temp. no groom. started to rain a little. tried my coiler. conditions were uncarveable. snow was snow cone but hardened pile from yesterday. bouncing everywhere. i was nervous getting...
sunday i'm heading to afton. they have a deal if you bring four items for the food shelf its $8. i was out there today. it was pretty decent in the morning but started getting crowded around 11 am. i...
Evening
went out again. snow was definitely softer. temp was above freezing when i got there. its still holding up.
more comments about my board from bystanders, "cool board" or "how much are...
Evening
conditions were still great for riding. didn't see you erik but maybe you were out earlier?
i was in the middle of laying out a toe-side when i saw this shadow appear in front of me. i...
Evening
snow was great! same as it ever was.
there are moguls on skiers left of the lift tower.
alex and i were there. only a handful of others were there.
weather for tomorrow looks more...
like he said! :biggthump
awesome yesterday at buck.
i love that its march and cold and that the people around me are bitching about it. everyday this one guy wishes the snow would disappear so...
Evening
excellent conditions (h/t trent).
alex and i were there till 7pm.
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Morning
on the way towards buck hill the roads had glare ice. slid in a few spots.
got to buck. first run was great. the snow was fast from the ice glaze on the cord. took a second run. again,...
only took 3 runs. snow was starting to set. it was rutted.
Evening
conditions were excellent for carving... on a metal board. :eplus2:
snow was better than yesterday.
i did blow out a couple turns on crossroads. i blame myself, not the board. too...
Evening
snow was hard and fast. really cold out. my hands and feet got cold after an hour i had to go in and warmup.
crossroads... none of the snow rocks from yesterday. the area near the snow...
Evening
fast snow. hard pack. very dry.
crossroads... snow next to lift tower had rocks of snow. the snow guns are next to the towers so I guess when they positioned the equipment the snow got...
i went back out on skis. the g-team did an awesome job on crossroads adjacent to the lift towers. the trenches were fat and deep. :biggthump no one else was taking that line.
skiers right on...
Morning
snow cone. flat light.
i didn't last more than a half hour. just wasn't into it. might go back later with skis.
g-team was out racing.
Evening
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rode black nirvana. took a couple runs to get used to the feel...
Evening
rode hardboots. snow was better than the wednesday night. soft, no piles. a little bumpy cutting across the fall line. i tried making a few sharp turns but the board would immediately...
like bobd said... now i understand. thanks.
went skiing. snow was great for skiing and softboots... some skiers were leaving ruts in the snow. i stuck to crossroads, warners, and redtail ridge....
Evening
i believe we got something like 10" of new snow. must have been a busy day for buck with school closings.
decided to ride skis. good call. there were piles of snow everywhere but even...
Morning
all the major runs were free of ski racing. milkrun had the airbag. conditions were excellent. blue bird skies.
matt showed up with some cant plates on his burton bindings. after matt...
fwiw... here's an unedited video i took from Winchfest.
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Morning
blue bird skies. got there early. walked up the hill again.
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Not sure if its that accurate. No mention of the rail yard.
Somewhere I clicked on a reviews link. Some guy ranked buck for being poor.
"The last time I went to Buck Hill the staff was rude...
That was quick... I sent Bruce an email from aspen airport. Took awhile to get a hold of him. I think mine is suppose to go out next Monday.