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Skiing at Jackson Hole

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DayMan
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I'm skiing Jackson right now and will be tomorrow also and was wondering what runs I shouldn't miss. I'm having a blast right now just exploring but would love to hear some suggestions of what to ski from you guys. Also if anyone is a local or gonna be skiing there today or tomorrow hit me up and we can make some turns. I'd love to ski with someone who knows their way around the mountain.
Jan 17 2014 1:52PM
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UncleGerry
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Corbet's. Naked.
Jan 17 2014 1:59PM
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RubberSoul
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can't help but im jealous.. have fun!

Jan 17 2014 1:59PM
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-RB-
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corbets with one ski
Jan 17 2014 2:06PM
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DayMan
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Bump
Jan 17 2014 2:57PM
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MartianMan
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My favorite runs are off Sublette, like Alta, Pepi's, etc, on the ridge, and the Expert Chutes are great as well. But definitely hike the Headwall to ski Casper bowl or the Crags. Rock Springs bowl in the sidecountry is fun too.
Jan 17 2014 3:18PM
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bdowning
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Just lap the Sublette chair, some of the most gnarly inbound terrain in the country can be found there. Depending on how advanced of a skier you are...if you have the avy gear and experience, head OB to the Cody Bowl...some insane runs back there. I love Jackson Hole, the place is just so epic.
Jan 17 2014 3:48PM
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Skaliwagify
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Sublette Chair, Alta Chutes, Paintbrush, The Crags (hiking is totally worth it if it hasn't snowed in a few days), Riverton bowl.
Jan 17 2014 3:56PM
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Chunter
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I just finished up 3 days of skiing there, I sure looked out of place with my XL Saga but I had a blast. I hiked headwall on Monday after the storm and it was amazing in the trees. Can't really go wrong anywhere you ski there, just cruise the whole mountain and talk to some locals and you should be set.
Jan 17 2014 4:19PM
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Lou.
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Corbets
Jan 18 2014 8:17AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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If you do go in the sidecountry, PLEASE remember avalanche gear and have the knowledge to use it.

Just because it is accessible from the lift does not mean its not avalanche-prone.
Jan 18 2014 8:21AM
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gnar_whal
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s and s couloir nude with no poles
Jan 18 2014 9:39AM
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~Gotama~
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tower 3 chute, meet your maker, and the hobacks are some of my favorite runs
Jan 18 2014 9:47AM
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DayMan
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Had such a good time skiing these last two days, there was so much I didn't get to ski though and wish I could stay longer. Sickest mountain I've ever skied by far. We're heading to Grand Targhee tomorrow morning, any suggestions for there?
Jan 18 2014 7:18PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Sublette, hoback woods, and mushroom chutes.
Jan 18 2014 7:47PM
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Dr.Dealgood
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Like Cummings said, definitely the Mushroom Chutes, everything from relatively mellow to hair raising depending on how you link trannies and lines.

It's really tight in some spots so respect people coming from above.

I spend almost half a day in that area.
Jan 18 2014 8:05PM
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hkn
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How late in the season is Corbet's usually skiable?

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Jan 19 2014 3:41PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Depends on both the amount of snow and size of your testes.
Jan 19 2014 3:56PM
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hkn
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Haha… that I understand,
but during a normal season, is Corbet skiable well into April?
Just need a rough estimate.

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(yes, I have ginormous testicles. Have to carry them in a wheelbarrow.
Highly unpractical when going through security at airports)
Jan 19 2014 4:20PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Can't help you with that; I haven't skied it that late. Let's wait and see what somebody else says.
Jan 19 2014 5:02PM
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iLLbiLLy
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Into april... yes. People drop corbets with ski blades on gaper day.

Well into April? That depends... The mountain closes on April 7th (i think), but if you're into earning your turns, you can skin up and ski corbet's into june (on a good snow year)
Jan 19 2014 7:22PM
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hkn
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Thanks! To me that's highly valuable info + it sounds promising.

Other witnesses, please come forward!

Cheers,

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Jan 20 2014 12:15PM
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extravert
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stay high on the mountain where the snow isnt as baked. All the north facing slopes should still be good. Alta chutes, tower 3, bivouac
Jan 20 2014 12:22PM
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bdowning
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Always guaranteed a good time in the Hobacks with some pow.
Jan 21 2014 8:53AM
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japanada
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Corbetts is gnarlier now than in April umo. Landing is crazy hard, rutted n scoured. April is soooooft. Corbetts to maker to banana twinkie to straight line the cirque back to thunder than back up subby
Jan 21 2014 11:26AM
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iLLbiLLy
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haha where is banana twinkie? Haven't heard of that one
Jan 21 2014 11:42AM
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Mr.Huck
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S&S




Supposedly, there is video of someone actually dropping this switch, but I haven't seen it.
Jan 21 2014 12:03PM
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hkn
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That's some pretty sweet info. Thanks!

Is anyone able to at this predict whether this is going to be a season of mucho snow or not?

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Jan 21 2014 2:43PM
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UncleGerry
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Jan 21 2014 4:28PM
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Enthuzed
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huge season for Jackson, I think almost 19 feet so far reported. They have a contract with forest services so it closes the first week in April which is always a huge bummer because there is always plenty of snow left!
Jan 21 2014 4:42PM
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snomaster
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explain yourself
Jan 21 2014 4:56PM
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Mattsaff
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crags are always good
Jan 21 2014 5:00PM
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crawley
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hike the headwall after a storm, specifically go up the escalator off the gondola. ski toads to dicks when the tram line is insane. lap sublette when in doubt.

or just lap teewinot like a boss.
Jan 21 2014 5:27PM
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japanada
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Go left off maker, its between downhill and Broadway. Its a tight little shot/air depending on your speed. Watch your elbows.

Jan 21 2014 5:34PM
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Abu_Hajaar
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Pull a spriggs and backie into corbets
Jan 21 2014 5:34PM
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iLLbiLLy
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I obviously don't ski in bounds at the resort enough. I had to look up both downhill and broadway. I know the line though
Jan 21 2014 5:41PM
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1337
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my threads for going to jackson in march!! :D
Jan 21 2014 5:50PM
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japanada
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All You guys coming out better be staying at The hostel at the base of the mtn!
Jan 21 2014 7:02PM
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radish
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I was skiing Jackson both those days! If I would have seen this thread I would have hit you up and shown you the mtn.

There have been some great run suggestions, but I would like to add the expert chutes, always good.

Corbets is pretty much a sheet of ice right now. Last I hit it was the the 16th and it will need quite a bit of snow to be enjoyable again.
Jan 21 2014 7:13PM
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HuckNorris44
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Where's the best place to get cheap lift tickets in Jackson. Or a site i could get some deals on multi-day tickets?
Jan 21 2014 8:21PM
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1337
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i'm staying with my cousin down in jackson, but I can always stop by to visit?
Jan 21 2014 9:59PM
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Chunter
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you work there? Thats where I stayed and it was legit!
Jan 22 2014 12:14AM
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*TURBONERD*
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Next time I come it's guaranteed
Jan 22 2014 3:55AM
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japanada
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Hell ya, its my job, house, bar, its everything one could need!
Jan 22 2014 1:56PM
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japanada
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Shoot me a pm, lets meet up!
Jan 22 2014 2:03PM
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1337
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hell yeah man, game on!
Jan 23 2014 4:56PM
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Turd.Ferguson
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im headed out there for sb 2k14 and yoked as hell. any nsers wanna meat up we could throw some meaty shit in in the bowls
Jan 28 2014 11:47AM
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japanada
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BOOM! We are getting great snow now! If this keeps up its gonna be deeeeeep when youre here!
Feb 3 2014 9:41PM
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japanada
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Haha meaty shit in the bowls? There arent exactly 'bowls' like Vail out here. A lot more steeps and cliffs than wide open mellowness.

You staying at the Cowboy Village for your sb2k14?
Feb 3 2014 9:47PM
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