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MT 09/10 HYPE!

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ja.
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o hi. I decided to make a new thread for everything/anything us Montanan's wanna talk about. We ended up taking over Dingo's thread simply asking for help and made it into a crazy debate. haha.

Alright so, let discuss the winter before us. The glorious season that will come soon enough. The love of skiing which we all share. Or, I guess we could debate about random stuff as well.

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Sep 15 2009 8:20PM
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stale-vomit
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nevermind, just the little ropetow I think, I thought it was the Good Luck lift at first my bad http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1179360656714&ref=mf
Oct 11 2009 9:46PM
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Ben.
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saw the vid. but what is "the backyard"
Oct 11 2009 9:48PM
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stale-vomit
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a little rope tow that goes like 50 ft
Oct 11 2009 9:56PM
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BootySpunk.
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Snowmaking is going GREAT & will continue until Wednesday morning.
Next Sunday Oct 18..Backyard open with rails & boxes NOON-5pm...FREE

FREE!?!?!?!
Oct 11 2009 11:17PM
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austinvt
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I got out today and shredded some knee deep pow. Great feeling to get the first run of the season on your fat sticks
Oct 12 2009 12:21AM
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MT_Mike
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where at?
Oct 12 2009 1:32AM
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evtic
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Three bears was deep, so was bradley's. Bradley's had enough to last, might wanna check it out.
Oct 12 2009 12:47PM
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CallMeAl
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Anyone get any turns in as of late? I just got back in town so I missed the early snow and am itching to get out!
Oct 24 2009 12:44PM
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evtic
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Hit Beehive. Been Decent.
Oct 24 2009 2:34PM
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CallMeAl
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Nice, I'll be there tomorrow weather permitting.
Oct 24 2009 3:54PM
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mtsteez03
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beehive reallY? ive been working up there and it hasnt really seemed like there was enuf snow to get any turns in how far back in have you been hiking?
Oct 25 2009 9:25PM
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evtic
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We only had to go back to middle basin last weekend, so beehive had to be good at that point. Not sure now. But we saw people biking when we were there...it was kinda funny.
Oct 26 2009 10:17AM
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CallMeAl
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Went yesterday, got some good turns.
Oct 26 2009 12:28PM
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evtic
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where did you get those at?
Oct 28 2009 12:15PM
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Caveman.
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CLOSE TO 4 FT OF SETTLED SNOWPACK ON TOP OH SHOWDOWN

Snow Overnight: 16 inches
Snow Last 24 Hours: 28 inches
Snow Since Sunday: 40 inches
Snow Surface: Good skiing on top - Upper Quick and Speculation!
Snowpack Base: 29 inches
Snowpack Summit: 46 inches
Oct 29 2009 12:08AM
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Ben.
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jeaaa. i heard around 2 in the bridgers, and about a foot and a half by Big Sky according to the avalanche dudes.
Oct 29 2009 12:47AM
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BootySpunk.
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4 feet...what!? I can't even comprehend that much snow
Oct 29 2009 12:13PM
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CallMeAl
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Upper Beehive, went again yesterday but there was so much snow it was more hassle than fun. There was a solid 24"+ at that first meadow thats even before you enter public land. I'm thinking about hitting the Bridgers tomorrow morning, figure there will at least be a trail blazed there.
Oct 29 2009 1:29PM
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CallMeAl
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Here's one from Monday up at Beehive.
Oct 29 2009 1:41PM
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dowalibeast
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jizz. in my pants.
Oct 29 2009 5:12PM
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evtic
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If you do it should be sweet, snotel data on the east side at brackett read 23" of new from 10/28 to 10/29. If the east got nuked than the west should be whiteroom.

Nice Pic! Bastard

Oct 29 2009 5:34PM
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Aenigma
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You sure about that? I'm looking at the Brackett Creek snotel data right now and it's saying there is 10" total. The station at the top of the Bridger lift was saying 23" of new, so maybe that's what you meant? Also, the east side of the range gets significantly more snow than the west side, almost without exception.

That being said, I saw some pictures on TGR from Bridger yesterday that weren't looking too shabby.
Oct 29 2009 5:52PM
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evtic
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Yeah, my bad I have them all running as a ticker on my screen. And yes I meant that the west side gets the shaft generally.

You seem like the TGR type.

Oct 30 2009 12:23PM
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Caveman.
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This winter is starting out great, Showdown's total snowfall is already 95 inches, their seasonal average is usual 20 ft or 240 inches, thats more than a third of their annual snowfall and its only October. Thats almost 8 feet of snow, they have a 4' base now and have been track packing the lower angle stuff and i hear its skiing great, Im going tomorrow to find out for my self. Stoked!! Oh and I heard that Great Divide might be opening Good Luck lift next weekend for Wild Wood.
Oct 30 2009 11:48PM
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evtic
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Please post pics if you get out there...that would be sweet.
Oct 31 2009 10:51AM
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Caveman.
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The snow was deep, and wet today, the temperature in Neihart was around 55 degrees and 65 in Great Falls. Regardless we got an early enough start that the skiing was good, phenomenal for October.

The snow was deep, this snow bank usually doesn't get that big until January/February.
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Upper Quick had some tracks on it
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We got first tracks of the season on Glory Hole and Dynamite. Here is Glory Hole, a perfect 38 degree pitch.
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Lots of people were skiing there today, even some people from Bozeman.
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Oct 31 2009 5:07PM
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bb_Skier
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so is good luck opening for the weekend
Nov 1 2009 10:36PM
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Caveman.
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I think it depends on weather conditions this week
Nov 1 2009 11:02PM
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PhilboydStudge
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Yeah. It's supposed to be fairly warm, so we'll see how much is left at the end of the week
Nov 1 2009 11:10PM
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jeremy.g
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so wildwood was sick. gd should be opening soon! hype so high right now!
Nov 9 2009 12:46AM
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Ben.
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yeah i still cant walk after WW, but im so psyched for season now.
Nov 9 2009 1:17PM
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evtic
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just got stoked! Thanks
Nov 9 2009 5:17PM
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Ian.Ham
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ww was super sick, i dont know how i didnt make it to finals with a 270 on 450 off the long down box though
Nov 11 2009 6:16PM
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king.tubby
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lost trail appears to be opening for the weekend. i'll probs go.
Nov 12 2009 12:26AM
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*LiNeLover*
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whatt!! thats sick. i wish i was gonna be here. i love that place! have fun.
Nov 12 2009 1:04AM
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BMskier
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yea i came on here to state this... anyone have any details because i have looked and i just heard stuff via word of mouth.
Nov 12 2009 1:05AM
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MT_Mike
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it's dddduuummmmppppingggg     so stoked
Nov 12 2009 3:29AM
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Spacekroft
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just woke up and in bozeman city limits there is at least 6in defiantly more. i love waking up to a shit ton of snow!
Nov 12 2009 11:08AM
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Aenigma
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Where are you? There's got to be 12-14" at my place near campus. I will be skiing this weekend, most likely.
Nov 12 2009 11:22AM
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ajax
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Holy crap, I just woke up and hadn't looked outside yet, but damn, there is a lot of snow outside. Definitely between 12 and 14.
Nov 12 2009 11:58AM
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BootySpunk.
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Agreed...I woke up to take a shower and didn't look and when I came back I was like "what the fuck where did this foot of snow come from" Very pleasant surprise.
Nov 12 2009 1:02PM
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shredstar
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hell yeah

this makes me soooo stoked

ill be in montana in one month!!!!!
Nov 12 2009 1:07PM
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PagesHouse
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Likewise... I was just going to say this thread makes me so damn anxious.... I'm trying to lock down a house in Missoula then I'll see you kids in Januaaaarrryyyyyy worrrdddd. 
Nov 12 2009 1:30PM
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Mt_P0wDerJuNkIe
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I dont think losttraiil is opening guys. Its lookout thats opening.
Nov 12 2009 2:47PM
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Spacekroft
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sure wouldnt bother me one bit if it just keeps doing this until sunday or so lol just a couple feet would be awesome!
Nov 12 2009 3:07PM
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MT_Mike
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not sure how many times ill be able to say this... but i was actually eager to go outside and shovel the 16inches or so from my sidewalk... i don't know much about heaven, but this sure looks close.  so happy it's dumping still, keep it up!
Nov 12 2009 3:33PM
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BMskier
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alright so lookout is opening friday and here is what i got off their website

YAHOOO! Opening this Friday through the weekend. Top to bottom skiing off Chair 1 plus the Beginner Area. 9 runs have been groomed so far with more trails as conditions allow. Early season conditions so ski & ride with care! Reduced ticket rates will be announced later this week. Visit www.skilookout.com for information.

Terrain Park: Exit 0 will be open with rails and features

Nov 12 2009 3:35PM
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*LiNeLover*
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where is lookout?
Nov 12 2009 3:45PM
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austinvt
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^
Nov 12 2009 3:50PM
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BMskier
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lookout is located right off of I-90 on the idaho/montana border
Nov 12 2009 3:52PM
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