1) The powderheads already know where to go
2) The powderheads are unhappy subby and mag are letting other people know

/// "Oh, I was trying to ski the K-12. After the Olympics, everything looks so damned easy."

Finally, a forum for us fans of seborrheic dermatitis.

Coke thread.

Louis XVI?

Finally, a forum for us fans of sci fi movies depicting sufferers of electrically-induced albinism/alopecia.

damn i thought it said potheads

Chowderheads already have the RedSox

I gave it up YEARS ago

/wut?

Let's do coke!

/oblig

Ski bunnies or gtfo....

As a soon-to-be cross-country skier, does anyone have any suggestions of things I should read to learn about technique/skis? Also, what types of skis are good for new snow without any tracks or trails?

Who you calling a Palinhead?

There is a cure for powderheadism.






/HLFYVP _{hot linked for your viewing pleasure}

Smellvin: As a soon-to-be cross-country skier, does anyone have any suggestions of things I should read to learn about technique/skis? Also, what types of skis are good for new snow without any tracks or trails?

Take booze. Trust me, take booze.

Heavenly (Lake Tahoe) has the best views, but Northstar-at-Tahoe has broken more of my ribs (yet has a nice bar on the mountain).

Finally, a thread for us fans of baking, itching, delousing, and fingerprinting.

everything is so green!!!

/approves

Approves

hellbilly: Northstar-at-Tahoe has broken more of my ribs (yet has a nice bar on the mountain).

These two related somehow?

Well I'm glad to see that these guys decided to ignore the east. More for me!!!

/don't plan on seeing a resort more than twice this season
//plan on skiing 3 times a week

How the fark did this shiat get greenlit?

Everything is so green!

/links suck

Hack Patooey: hellbilly: Northstar-at-Tahoe has broken more of my ribs (yet has a nice bar on the mountain).

These two related somehow?

Never a good idea to put a flask holder on your snowboard.

nothing on the east coast. sad. figures though.

TheShavingofOccam123: Everything is so green!

/links suck

However ...

It's good to be the king.

News flash: There is no powder in lift-served ski areas...at least after 9:15 a.m.

Colorado backcountry FTW!

Finally, a forum for people who think some hack at a new service with a wad of western ski resort payola in his pocket knows what he is writing about.
Those are the places the kids from Vermont move to to teach "Powderheads" how to ski.

OZZ: How the fark did this shiat get greenlit?

Apparently someone submitted a link, which was then approved.

No need to thank me, I'm very giving by nature and I'm here to help.

vudukungfu: Finally, a forum for people who think some hack at a new service with a wad of western ski resort payola in his pocket knows what he is writing about.
Those are the places the kids from Vermont move to to teach "Powderheads" how to ski.

this is actually kinda true. if you can dodge the bare rock in the crap heavy grains of wet man made in vt. then you can ski nice conditions also. generally. me, not so much, but i try. basically i'm too old and scared to realize that speed is my friend, so i sink in the fluffy stuff!
/goat + niagara ftw?

Lt. Cheese Weasel:
Ski bunnies or gtfo....

Um, those are bikini models in puffy vests.

Anyone have that photoshop of Dubya's circa-1970 Visa card next to cut lines of blow and a rolled up C-note?

Wish I'd saved that one.

What, no skier vs. snowboarder flamewars yet?

hint: they're both fun

What, no east vs. west penis-measuring contest?

hint: nobody has a complete monopoly on steep hills, deep snow, etc...

vudukungfu: Finally, a forum for people who think some hack at a new service with a wad of western ski resort payola in his pocket knows what he is writing about.
Those are the places the kids from Vermont move to to teach "Powderheads" how to ski.

You're just jealous.

Utah definitely has the best

Smellvin: As a soon-to-be cross-country skier, does anyone have any suggestions of things I should read to learn about technique/skis? Also, what types of skis are good for new snow without any tracks or trails?

Don't pack on too many layers - go breathable. Once you get going, you should get a nice sweat on.

Make sure you can get a pair of wool socks on with the shoes without cramping.

One pair of skis should do you for any conditions; X-Country is all about the wax.

Be careful on the hills. X-Country are not made for speed the way downhill are.

And yes, if you're going to be out for any length of time, a thermos of hot toddy is a good suggestion.

In any case, it's great exercise - generally low impact, high aerobic... and a good way to travel around!

This is pure snow! Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is?

MT BAKER WASHINGTON

How can the list not even mention the single best mountain in the country?? It has the north american record for snow in a season for any mountain resort or not (including AK mountains). ASK ANY PRO THEY WILL ALL TELL YOU BAKER IS WHERE IT'S AT. Props to Jackson Hole though... you gotta be a crazy mofo to come up there i.e. Travis Rice

Never been to Canada, but as far as the US, Vail and Steamboat are 1 and 2, always.

Ah yes, how I love Vail in the fall.

What, no kicking horse?

bhcompy: Utah definitely has the best

Yes, Utah powder is awesome.
But...if you can ski in the East, you can ski anywhere.

Ice, crud, rain, blizzard (all on the same day)...does more for your overall skillz than sweet smooth powder all the time.

/Snowbasin and Powder Mt are my absolute faves.
//Sol y Nieve, Spain is up there too

Alta, Shmalta!

Those anti-snowboard fascists should be disqualified!!

/Grrrrrr...
//Off to The Canyons

i'm first to say it?


Helluva Drug!

Smellvin: As a soon-to-be cross-country skier, does anyone have any suggestions of things I should read to learn about technique/skis? Also, what types of skis are good for new snow without any tracks or trails?

Yea. backcounty. telemark. freeheal. whatever you want to call it. Track is fun but backcountry is more fun.

/been so long my merrell super doubles are antiques
//need to move back to Utah because of this.
///really.

Gregosaurus: Alta, Shmalta!

Those anti-snowboard fascists should be disqualified!!

/Grrrrrr...
//Off to The Canyons

Maybe I'm biased because I used to be a lifty there, but I've been to all the major resorts in Utah and The Canyons is still my favorite.