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Is 40 degrees in Alta still fun?

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woogs
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I’m an east coast skier and I’m planning on taking a trip to Alta this weekend. It’s gonna be my first time out west and I’m crazy stoked! Unfortunately it looks like it’s gonna be 40s all weekend. Is there still going to be powder stashes? Should I reschedule? Obviously spring skiing is a blast but we’re going to Alta for “the best snow on earth”
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SlushSeason
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Any powder will turn either to mashed potatoes or hot glue in those temps. Spring skiing is still great though
Also, Alta isn't some magical place that always has fresh powder. If it hasn't showed in a few days, you're likely not finding much powder anyway
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CatdickBojangles
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Perfect time to lap Chads Gap.
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woogs
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SlushSeasonAny powder will turn either to mashed potatoes or hot glue in those temps. Spring skiing is still great though
Also, Alta isn't some magical place that always has fresh powder. If it hasn't showed in a few days, you're likely not finding much powder anyway


Yeah that’s true. Honestly i don’t have a problem with mashed potatoes.
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woogs
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CatdickBojanglesPerfect time to lap Chads Gap.


I’m not that talented lol
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CatdickBojangles
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woogsI’m not that talented lol


Just gotta have good ankles.
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Biffbarf
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Slushy bluebird days are peak. You won't be disappointed unless you catch a cold snap after it's been slushy for a while.
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woogs
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BiffbarfSlushy bluebird days are peak. You won't be disappointed unless you catch a cold snap after it's been slushy for a while.


Alright sick
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theabortionator
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Hot pow isn't that sick but also plenty of dope shit to ski in spring conditions
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SofaKingSick
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theabortionatorHot pow isn't that sick but also plenty of dope shit to ski in spring conditions


hot pow sucks but slush or ideally corn snow are fantastic
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CrustLord
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woogsI’m not that talented lol


Then why are you on ns
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flavourtown
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CatdickBojanglesPerfect time to lap Chads Gap.


how do u get there
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woogs
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CrustLordThen why are you on ns

My bad
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CrustLord
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woogsMy bad


Good dog
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SmokedGouda
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Honestly if it gets slushy, other than pow, I say thats a primo condition for steeps.
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joog
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Beer Beer Beer Beer Beer
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