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Offical 08-09 Big Mountain Thread.

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Literature
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It's that time again.

There was some shreddage today on a rail, but it's looking sad up there for the moment. Should turn around soon. Pray for Powder!
Nov 29 2008 5:14PM
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ajax
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There is maybe half an inch in the village. Mid mountain has no snow, and there is probably a trace of snow on the summit. The rail today was fun though. Things can only get better...
Nov 29 2008 7:30PM
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austinvt
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CORRECTION.. "Official 08-09 Whitefish Mountain Resort Thread"
Nov 29 2008 10:52PM
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ajax
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FALSE!!! Silly east coaster....
Nov 29 2008 10:55PM
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austinvt
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^ha, das dimft
Nov 29 2008 11:00PM
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If this is not retracted, and you do not make a full apology, I shall get you banned.
Nov 30 2008 1:17AM
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MT_Mike
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^^^^^ haha, AMEN. big mtn forever
Nov 30 2008 7:46PM
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Rez4frederick
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damn you Dave, I created the FIRST Big MTN thread two years ago and you took my glory away from me last year.....

So you in whitefish this winter Dave?

I might not be on the mountain til around Christmas, but I DID buy a snowmobile :). Ill def check the thread to see how the season is going til I get up there
Nov 30 2008 9:41PM
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austinvt
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ah hansel, thou is making the fronts.

http://www.skiwhitefish.com/press_center_content.php?d=nc

vienershnitzl
Dec 1 2008 1:39PM
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Sorry to take over duties last year, but I thought that it needed to happen. You can have Official Ownership if you want.

I'll be home from around the 20th of December to February 2nd or so, and I am stoked to ski with everyone.
Dec 1 2008 2:05PM
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This is your final warning. Retract, or be banned.
Dec 1 2008 2:06PM
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AwR
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pardon my language but where the fuck is the snow?
i have been making sacrifices left and right but no snow?
ullr are you alive?
Dec 1 2008 9:06PM
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Webcams are looking very tasty....
Dec 7 2008 1:19PM
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Caveman.
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Did they open? I have a friend who said he went there to ski this weekend..
Dec 7 2008 1:56PM
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Not yet.

More snow appears to be on the way.
Dec 7 2008 2:36PM
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dowalibeast
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they're on a day to day basis
Dec 7 2008 7:50PM
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At 1pm today they are going to make the call as to whether or not to open the backside with downloading.

Looks like a little snow in the forecast.
Dec 8 2008 12:25PM
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Opening tomorrow, with Cariboo and Whitetail on the backside. Up and downloading on Chair 1.

Bummed that I'm not there, but people should go and take advantage.
Dec 8 2008 7:15PM
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4frntfisherman
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As much as i love sharing 1 blue run and 1 green run with 100+ people, I think I'm gonna wait for more terrain. plus I like the way the bottoms of my skis look...

keep praying.
Dec 9 2008 2:12PM
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The rocks must be appeased before more can come. It is your duty to go, as I am stuck in WA for 10 more days, and cannot be there.
Dec 9 2008 4:07PM
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bigmtn4ever
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it was SICK! super soft snow, a little brushy, but there were some sick lines to be had
Dec 9 2008 6:35PM
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4frntfisherman
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Well looks like there's more open now.
Plus, I found my oooold fugitives (they were the best ever back then) so I'll go teach them a lesson tomorrow.
Dec 11 2008 6:37PM
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11:30 Update: The East Rim Just opened, North bowl face just opened. Patrol will be opening upper Big Ravine to Ed's in just a little while. I hit The East Rim right after they opened and it was fantastic. Great coverage with some obstacles to watch out for. The snow was deep and supportive. The sun has been shining all day and the weather is great. More terrain is opening daily so stay tuned. Keep your eyes on a possible storm this weekend.

^from the ski report.

Yay!
Dec 11 2008 7:34PM
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Stan_Darsh
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damn... east rim is going to be rocky i predict.... at least its not built on a gigantic pile of jagged shale like big sky is...
Dec 13 2008 12:08PM
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50 mph winds and -40 degree wind chill. Pretty uncharacteristic of Big Mtn.

Windloading in the BC is going to be hell. I hope this doesn't screw the snowpack for a while.
Dec 13 2008 2:08PM
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4frntfisherman
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A couple of my buds went cattin up canyon today. they said it was awesome pow, but just miserable weather and a white out blizzard still up top. both got frost bite...

Dec 13 2008 11:53PM
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Stan_Darsh
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any features up in the park yet?

i saw that they were building some new features for the winter on the big mtn. website a while back that looked SICK.
Dec 16 2008 3:25PM
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They are supposedly opening things up on Saturday the 20th, according to the Facebook event. The whoopdee rail should be fun.
Dec 16 2008 9:21PM
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Stan_Darsh
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yeah and that 30 or 35 foot flatbar that they built should be fun too..
Dec 17 2008 1:50PM
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I can see Alex Adams doing 3 switchups on that.
Dec 19 2008 12:49AM
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Stan_Darsh
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^well he's been slaying these days so i'm sure that he's gonna kill it no matter what.
Dec 19 2008 1:40AM
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A-Style**
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hey guys im comin out there over break. we leave tomorrow and come home (seattle) on jan 2nd so ill prolly see some of you over break eh? feel free to say hi. blue jacket, white pants, 09 anthems. the names beau. random post i know but i just bein friendly
Dec 19 2008 10:09PM
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Today was sick. There is a bunch of fresh snow if one knows where to look, and the posse was in full effect.

Upper free parking has been "Reserved for All Cal." I didn't know you could rent a parking lot and then fill it 1/4 full with 6 tour buses.

Temp was -17 on the summit. Cover you face.

20' Box and 20' rail in the park, they should be opening a lot more tomorrow.

For the record, Travis Adams and Willy Hobbes are absolutely slaying it. Watch out for those two.
Dec 19 2008 10:39PM
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AwR
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today marks my first day of skiing for the term, i know i know how late.  I am super stoked and cannot wait to shred the big again.  Davie boy i hope to see you up on the cold cold  day.  My lizzies are calling to me, and i hope they forgive me for not talking to them in for a few months.
Dec 20 2008 10:21AM
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Stan_Darsh
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dude! i think i know you.. this is shae heberling...
Dec 20 2008 10:37AM
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Sick day up there. Sunny, with good pow. The whole crew should be in tomorrow, I'm stoked.
Dec 20 2008 8:05PM
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shaeeee what up buddy!!! i thought you were at college? it's beau!

whens the weather supposed to get warmer around here? its balls cold. driving thru hot springs tonight it was -22 degrees
Dec 21 2008 12:47AM
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Everyone on here should keep a look out for a first year Lizzie on skiers left of Big Face, James has been relegated to old 1080s and we need to get his ski back!

A photo from today:

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Dec 21 2008 9:20AM
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Rez4frederick
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Pretty cold today
Base is not very thick, i hit a few rocks on groomed runs and got hung up in trees
Park is mehhhhh......
Other than that, my first day up this year, so im stoked about that.
Lets hope they get some more soon
Dec 24 2008 11:28PM
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king.tubby
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liking the big mntn stoke. i really want to make it up there this year. of course, i say that every year and it never happens. i do have some vacation time to use up....
Dec 25 2008 10:20AM
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ajax
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today was sick, bring your pow skis kids
Dec 25 2008 7:20PM
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A very awesome Christmas present. It was deep today, and if it keeps snowing like it was at close.....
Dec 25 2008 7:45PM
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A-Style**
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ya deep pow.... to the ground.... otherwise it was great fun.
Dec 25 2008 8:10PM
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Get your snorkels, kids.
Dec 26 2008 9:40AM
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AwR
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good god i wish i did not lose my lizzie in the early snow.  If ANYONE comes across a lone lizzie lost in the snow please call me.

I feel like such a gaper when i ride around on 1080s,... if there is one thing i have learned this season do not judge anyone by their skis people.  That is just ski-ist. 
Dec 26 2008 11:32AM
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Today was bonkers. Very deep snow.

Alex and Dave were hucking themselves off rocks and stomping the poo out of everything.  Let's hope it keeps dumping!

Dec 26 2008 7:13PM
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We like rocks.


Dec 26 2008 11:46PM
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Stan_Darsh
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first day on new skis. shit ton of pow everywhere. still snowing. stoked.
Dec 27 2008 5:19PM
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ajax
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Today I actually choked on snow for my first time this season.
They opened the basin, enough said.
Dec 27 2008 9:31PM
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First tracks down the right side of Greys. Waist deep. I couldn't see much.

We were headed to Bighorn and they had just dropped the rope, we got super lucky. Hellroaring got tracked out at warp speed though. Even Connies was destroyed only an hour later.

My knees keep telling me to take a break, but there's too much pow for that.
Dec 27 2008 9:52PM
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AwR
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heres to another epic day of riding.... be safe friends up there.  The warming weather and blowing snow is not always the best.
Dec 28 2008 10:36AM
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