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This is the most disappointing ski season yet

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1776
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I like in wisconsin and fuck all this weather, califonia get over 500 feet of snow, fucking pisses me off, I only got to ski until mid febuary.
Mar 1 2017 9:59PM
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Dddsz
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I worry about people like you.
Mar 1 2017 10:03PM
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park_orphan
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I feel ya! I live in NH and it was looking like we would have a decent winter and then It turned to 60 degrees for a week and a half and rained. Now we have literally no snow and it going back down to freezing this coming week. I simply dont understand east coast weather!
Mar 1 2017 10:07PM
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SammyDubz
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itsJacobcalifonia get over 500 feet of snow.


whoa
Mar 1 2017 10:13PM
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Mr.Bishop
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itsJacobI like in wisconsin and fuck all this weather, califonia get over 500 feet of snow, fucking pisses me off, I only got to ski until mid febuary.


I mean I don't disagree with you that midwest/east has been horrible this year...

However those poor bastards out in Cali deserve a good year. Its been awful out there for like 3 years running.
Mar 2 2017 9:26AM
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270on420out
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IMO this isn't as bad as last season (at least here at Springs). Last season we opened on December 23rd and we struggled to stay open for about 2 weeks. The skiing was awful but I really didn't mind because I stoked to at least be open. The weather didn't fluctuate as much as this season, but it was still pretty spotty. We closed somewhat earlier than normal too.

This season we opened on November 25th. Almost a month earlier than last year. I'd rather end early than start late. Springs is determined to stay open till April, but Im thinking they're gonna call it in 2-3 weeks.
Mar 2 2017 9:36AM
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jjdsteeze
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Did you really need a thread asking if the season was over and a thread saying it was a disappointing season?
Mar 2 2017 11:52AM
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Dddsz
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Mr.BishopI mean I don't disagree with you that midwest/east has been horrible this year...


Midwest kids always think it's been a horrible year. This year has been dope, especially in Wisco and Minnesota. Of course it's going to suck ass every year in Indiana and Ohio because they aren't supposed to get more than 10-12 inches in an average year anyways.
Mar 2 2017 12:07PM
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-Colton
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Ski the mud
Mar 2 2017 12:08PM
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dan4060
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Mr.BishopI mean I don't disagree with you that midwest/east has been horrible this year...

However those poor bastards out in Cali deserve a good year. Its been awful out there for like 3 years running.


Last year was average to barely above average, but the seasons before that were terrible. 13/14 and 14/15 were just awful by Sierra standards. It is nice to see another epic year, I just hope we can go back to having average years after this instead of terrible ones. 10/11 was epic, then we entered a drought. I hope the same thing doesn't happen again. An average year at Squaw or Mammoth is pretty great. After what we have had since 10/11 I appreciate average more than I used to. Actually, that's not true. I have always appreciated average in the Sierra, growing up back east will do that.
Mar 2 2017 3:13PM
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Mr.Bishop
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dan4060Last year was average to barely above average, but the seasons before that were terrible. 13/14 and 14/15 were just awful by Sierra standards. It is nice to see another epic year, I just hope we can go back to having average years after this instead of terrible ones. 10/11 was epic, then we entered a drought. I hope the same thing doesn't happen again. An average year at Squaw or Mammoth is pretty great. After what we have had since 10/11 I appreciate average more than I used to. Actually, that's not true. I have always appreciated average in the Sierra, growing up back east will do that.


I mean there's a conversation in here about climate change that skiers really need to start having.

Sure theres bad seasons and good... but what about when we get to the point that seasons are either shitty or non-existent?

Not really looking forwards to that point in time... and I wonder many days if it's already here.
Mar 2 2017 3:48PM
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JakeBarrett
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I mean my home mountain has had the best snow year in 5 years
Mar 2 2017 5:03PM
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cannonballer
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itsJacobcalifonia get over 500 feet of snow


Whoa, that's a lot of snow! That's about 12x more than any reports I've heard.
Mar 2 2017 5:09PM
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Wutever
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I don't mean to sound like a jackass, cus I get what you mean, but any season you get to ski is a good season. And I hate to do that "it could be worse" thing but at least you got to go a bit instead of having no snow on the ground at all.

The weather might not be gorgeous, you might not be up to your tits in powder but it's better than not skiing at all. Even if it's only until mid February.
Mar 2 2017 5:26PM
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concept311
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itsJacobI like in wisconsin and fuck all this weather, califonia get over 500 feet of snow, fucking pisses me off, I only got to ski until mid febuary.


Not sure where you have been the season is still going its not over yet. Alpine is reopening so is wilmot. everyone else is still open.
Mar 2 2017 5:35PM
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fries
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yeah i've only skied a few days this winter
Mar 2 2017 6:20PM
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1210020121
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True wisco sucks but thats why we make summer setups
Mar 2 2017 6:38PM
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dan4060
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Mr.BishopI mean there's a conversation in here about climate change that skiers really need to start having.

Sure theres bad seasons and good... but what about when we get to the point that seasons are either shitty or non-existent?

Not really looking forwards to that point in time... and I wonder many days if it's already here.


Right there with you. I want to be skiing 30 years from now. How much snow there will be then is something that scares me.
Mar 2 2017 7:36PM
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33luke33
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dan4060I just hope we can go back to having average years after this instead of terrible ones.


Global. Warming. Don't know how many "average years" we have left...
#thankschina
Mar 2 2017 7:52PM
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oxiclean
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Mr.BishopI mean there's a conversation in here about climate change that skiers really need to start having.

Sure theres bad seasons and good... but what about when we get to the point that seasons are either shitty or non-existent?

Not really looking forwards to that point in time... and I wonder many days if it's already here.


'Climate change' and 'global warming' are two different things. Global warming is strictly talking about higher temperatures, while climate change is any changes in climate.
Mar 2 2017 7:54PM
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fpturtle1
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The season isn't over, trollhaugen is fire
Mar 2 2017 8:35PM
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SkierPT
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oxiclean'Climate change' and 'global warming' are two different things. Global warming is strictly talking about higher temperatures, while climate change is any changes in climate.


This kid took a science class once
Mar 3 2017 12:26AM
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The.Fish
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Oh boy, woke up to 5-6 inches at my house in ohio. Some places near me got over 8. Lake effect is the bomb.
Mar 3 2017 8:14AM
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UndockGulps
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itsJacobcalifonia get over 500


Nope
Mar 3 2017 8:52AM
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Eggdog
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The.FishOh boy, woke up to 5-6 inches at my house in ohio. Some places near me got over 8. Lake effect is the bomb.


And it just melted today! The snow is here one day and gone the next
Mar 6 2017 7:29PM
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lilgapaboi
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come to troll
Mar 7 2017 10:22AM
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Deepskier
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Quit bitching or solve your problems and move there or make something of your season.
Mar 7 2017 10:31AM
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Jems
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Minnesota has gotten rain 5-6 times this season. My home hill was from a pretty shitty this year for some reason. To a park with a few boxes inches off the ground and a jump.
Mar 7 2017 10:50AM
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Versace_flame
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as long as you get to ski its a good season
Mar 7 2017 11:39AM
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10-brink
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I feel you man. I got a job at the local hill here in Michigan, and we keep closing due to warm weather. not only do I not get to ski, I don't get paid either! it sucks.
Mar 8 2017 2:17AM
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ScottishDaftie
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Hey guys i ski in scotland at glenshee. we've had 12 skier days and i personally have had 1 day off from the cafe to ski it sucks haha
Mar 8 2017 6:39AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Update: this is definitely the worst season on the east.
Mar 8 2017 8:29AM
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Jesse.White
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Wisconsin, IL and MN are notorious for pulling skiers heart strings. And at this point in the season I'm pretty damn happy. Central WI is looking at sub 30 temps the next few days even with some snow mixed in. The only thing that I'm upset about is that my parents did me the disservice of raising me in the midwest.
Mar 8 2017 12:17PM
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Park.
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Mr.BishopUpdate: this is definitely the worst season on the east.


why is that? I thought last year was worse tbh
Mar 8 2017 5:09PM
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AveragePete
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10-brinkI feel you man. I got a job at the local hill here in Michigan, and we keep closing due to warm weather. not only do I not get to ski, I don't get paid either! it sucks.


What hill?
Mar 8 2017 5:19PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Cheekers69Wisconsin, IL and MN are notorious for pulling skiers heart strings. And at this point in the season I'm pretty damn happy. Central WI is looking at sub 30 temps the next few days even with some snow mixed in. The only thing that I'm upset about is that my parents did me the disservice of raising me in the midwest.


Maybe, I dunno... I might just be sad about what is happening right now.
Mar 8 2017 5:23PM
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10-brink
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pdeemoWhat hill?


Mt. Brighton
Mar 8 2017 7:33PM
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corndogGoon
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lilshredderI feel ya! I live in NH and it was looking like we would have a decent winter and then It turned to 60 degrees for a week and a half and rained. Now we have literally no snow and it going back down to freezing this coming week. I simply dont understand east coast weather!

still better than last year
Mar 8 2017 8:24PM
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brian.walker
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Mr.BishopI mean I don't disagree with you that midwest/east has been horrible this year...

However those poor bastards out in Cali deserve a good year. Its been awful out there for like 3 years running.


It was 5 years..
Mar 8 2017 9:01PM
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DominatorJacques
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Pray for sun at Mt Bachelor! Only had three and a half days without frickin' snow all season so far!

All I want is a string of sunny days!

So it kinda sucks here too!
Mar 8 2017 9:39PM
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poonis
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hey at least you get to ski i'm out this season for injuries and i live in CO where there's actually snow so it sucks a lot
Mar 9 2017 12:41AM
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DominatorJacques
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BubbleBuddyhey at least you get to ski i'm out this season for injuries and i live in CO where there's actually snow so it sucks a lot


Bachelor will be open to the public through May. Maybe you can go there.
Mar 9 2017 9:35AM
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cinnabonconn
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DominatorJacquesBachelor will be open to the public through May. Maybe you can go there.


real laps?
Mar 9 2017 9:58AM
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DominatorJacques
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gayprinkreal laps?


Yes, if the sun ever shines again!
Mar 9 2017 10:42AM
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Mr.Bishop
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DominatorJacquesPray for sun at Mt Bachelor! Only had three and a half days without frickin' snow all season so far!

All I want is a string of sunny days!

So it kinda sucks here too!


You'll get yours in Spring... or May.

I'd be careful complaining about too much snow to us on the east coast over here.... might lead some people into depression. ;)
Mar 9 2017 3:41PM
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DominatorJacques
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Mr.BishopYou'll get yours in Spring... or May.

I'd be careful complaining about too much snow to us on the east coast over here.... might lead some people into depression. ;)


It's a bummer as I go back to w**k mid April. Poured rain today.
Mar 9 2017 5:21PM
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