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joeychitwood · 23 December 2016, 09:22 AM

My knees hurt just looking at the moguls.

Baco Noir · 23 December 2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

My knees hurt just looking at the moguls.

LOL it's odd, but my legs hurt more on the grommers holding the edge. I usually do 1 warmup on the groomers and the hit the bumps. These 54 year old knees ski enjoy it.

joeychitwood · 2 January 2017, 09:35 AM

Another patroller took this photo of me waiting for a lift chair with one of the youngest members of the developmental alpine ski team. Cute little guy, and a really good skier.

GB-man · 3 January 2017, 01:04 AM

Finally got out on nye! Wish I took more pics

(Not me pictured of course lol)

Sperry · 3 January 2017, 06:01 AM

Totally awesome job you have.

When trouble hits, your people are Gods of the Slopes! Great outfit, also. Blizzard-ready!

How do skis wear out? The edges cannot be sharpened any more? Lose their spring?

Of course, if someone thought you were talking about the "other" snow

joeychitwood · 3 January 2017, 10:27 AM

The Volkl skis I used for the last two years had gouges in the bottom. They can be repaired to a degree. The edges wear out after frequent sharpenings. The bindings get worn due to the constant wet-dry cycles and pounding from boots snapping in and out. They look worn. And of course, researching new skis, finding the best pro deals and buying the next pair are all great fun.

joeychitwood · 4 January 2017, 06:35 AM

We had two great days of snow fall, but now the cold has arrived. I know it's cold, because when I go outside in the front yard, this is what I see. Not just sundogs, but almost complete sun circles caused by ice crystals in the air.

Sperry · 4 January 2017, 07:57 AM

Looks like a scene from Doctor Zhivago ... Are you related to David Lean?

joeychitwood · 4 January 2017, 08:52 AM

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Looks like a scene from Doctor Zhivago ... Are you related to David Lean?

Nope. Just live in the beautiful state of Minnesota, the nation's icebox. That's a frozen lake covered in snow. It looks much more inviting in the summer.

BristolCavendish · 4 January 2017, 12:27 PM

Hoping to hit Mt. Bald/aka 'Baldy' at Sun Valley sometime this winter season as I received a couple of mid-week/season tickets from the AD after purchasing a Submariner last summer.

Speaking of ski patrol, those 'pro-patrol' specialists really blow my mind. I once had an opportunity @6:30AM to take the chairlift and ski alongside three of them. It opened up a whole new skiing perspective/experience after they set the explosive charges for avalanche prevention/control and the group leader simply said "OK. Let's get out of here."

Baco Noir · 11 January 2017, 01:30 AM

My wife and I had an amazing powder day Sunday at Winter Park!
https://youtu.be/e6OpBPTna9E

joeychitwood · 11 January 2017, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

My wife and I had an amazing powder day Sunday at Winter Park!
https://youtu.be/e6OpBPTna9E

Wow! Looks like so much fun. You both ski very well.

Maybe someone can explain to me how liquid water can fall in the form of drizzle through thousands of feet through the atmosphere on a -12 degree F day and freeze instantly upon landing on my goggles. In the meantime, if I spit, it's frozen by the time it hits the snow.

We are now entering the cold season. Forecasts for temps in the -25 degree range with -45 degree F wind chills.

joeychitwood · 14 January 2017, 02:39 AM

Under Armour, don't fail me now!

On the map below, we are east of Fargo. Into western Minnesota where it's even colder than Fargo and Grand Forks. Probably not a lot of skiers out on the hill this morning.

It's cold. But it's a dry cold....

Baco Noir · 21 January 2017, 09:21 AM

Just wrapping up my favorite kind of Friday - no work with deep powder on the mogul and tree runs. #lifeisgood

BNA/LION · 21 January 2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Just wrapping up my favorite kind of Friday - no work with deep powder on the mogul and tree runs. #lifeisgood

O' Ya! That looks like Fun!

T. Ferguson · 21 January 2017, 01:14 PM

Out here in the Sierra Nevada in California a lack of snow is not a problem. Too much snow is right now. I was going to go up to Mammoth this weekend but had to cancel because of the weather. Good thing I did because I found out they closed the highway to Mammoth tonight. They can't plow anymore so now they are trying to truck out the snow. And more snow is forecast all weekend.

I just got an idea for a TRF giveaway!

Baco Noir · 21 January 2017, 01:52 PM

Yeah, CO had to shut down some resorts 2 weeks ago due to too much snow. We're well over 150% of average snow pack. I'm hoping it persists. We got off to a slow start before Thanksgiving, but have been getting hammered since. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

T. Ferguson · 21 January 2017, 02:00 PM

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Yeah, CO had to shut down some resorts 2 weeks ago due to too much snow. We're well over 150% of average snow pack. I'm hoping it persists. We got off to a slow start before Thanksgiving, but have been getting hammered since. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

At least the snow out west will hopefully help alleviate the serious drought we've been having for a few years now. Funny that last year an El Nino was forecast and we got next to nothing. I think they missed it by one year.

rolehex · 21 January 2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Out here in the Sierra Nevada in California a lack of snow is not a problem. Too much snow is right now. I was going to go up to Mammoth this weekend but had to cancel because of the weather. Good thing I did because I found out they closed the highway to Mammoth tonight. They can't plow anymore so now they are trying to truck out the snow. And more snow is forecast all weekend.

I just got an idea for a TRF giveaway!

I just booked Mammoth for next weekend...we will see how crazy it is with 20 feet there. Hope the roads are open.

T. Ferguson · 21 January 2017, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rolehex

I just booked Mammoth for next weekend...we will see how crazy it is with 20 feet there. Hope the roads are open.

The skiing will be epic up there. They had tons of snow prior to this set of storms coming through. This weekend is just bad timing between not being able to get to the mountain even with chains, and white out conditions all weekend. Not to mention driving all the way there and back in the pouring rain. I'm going in two weeks.

Baco Noir · 22 January 2017, 11:30 AM

Another great day skiing. The tree runs at Parsenn Bowl on Mary Jane at Winter Park are some of my favorite in the state.

https://youtu.be/kTQ_YYnYnYQ

BNA/LION · 22 January 2017, 11:51 AM

Great video and some sweet turns!

Baco Noir · 22 January 2017, 04:21 PM

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Great video and some sweet turns!

Thanks Larry. We just figured out a few weeks ago how easy it is to put together phone video clips with iMovie.

As for the turns, some didn't feel as well as others today. Little crusty under the soft stuff and I'd occasionally get squirrely. Haven't had a lesson in probably 25-30 years, but we signed up for mogul lessons for a week from Sunday. I do fine in the soft stuff, but when it gets hard packed, I lose my nerve. Going to see if they can give me some pointers so I can rip it in any conditions.

joeychitwood · 19 November 2019, 03:34 AM

The ski season 2019 begins here next Saturday. We've been making snow for almost three weeks. So today I am tuning my skis. Sharpening edges and waxing the bases. Can't wait to take the first run Saturday morning. We will have almost as many ski patrollers as patrons for first tracks. Wearing the Sea-Dweller 16600 today.

RW16610 · 19 November 2019, 04:52 AM

You must be excited, Joey. I know you're going to enjoy the season and look forward to your posts. That Sea-Dweller is one of my favourites!

tudorbaja27 · 19 November 2019, 05:02 AM

AWESOME!

Excited to get out ASAP for some runs. Hope I can get some in early next month.

bobernet · 19 November 2019, 05:14 AM

Live near Park City, UT, so skiing is obviously part of our DNA. Not withstanding 3 broken vertebrae and 4 broken ribs 7 years ago at PCMR...

I know you’ve had your own incident, Joey. Keep up the good work on SP!

Beo3 · 19 November 2019, 05:50 AM

Here on the "Ice Coast" things are finally statrting to get going. My son and I went to Hunter Mountain, about a 2 1/2 hour drive from NYC yesterday on its openning weekend. Seven trails open, conditions okay, but I got to ride my brand new Never Summer board, which was awesome and we had a great day.

Today, my legs are aching, but in a good way.

Here's to a great (and safe) season to all

Blansky · 19 November 2019, 06:11 AM

I'm just working from memory here, but doesn't this happen every year?

joeychitwood · 19 November 2019, 07:53 AM

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I'm just working from memory here, but doesn't this happen every year?

Opening a week early. We usually open the Friday after Thanksgiving, but some years it's too warm and it is delayed until December.

3 January 2017, 01:04 AM	#64
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Finally got out on nye! Wish I took more pics (Not me pictured of course lol) __________________

11 January 2017, 01:30 AM	#71
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,812	My wife and I had an amazing powder day Sunday at Winter Park! https://youtu.be/e6OpBPTna9E __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

21 January 2017, 09:21 AM	#74
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,812	Just wrapping up my favorite kind of Friday - no work with deep powder on the mogul and tree runs. #lifeisgood __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

21 January 2017, 01:14 PM	#76
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Out here in the Sierra Nevada in California a lack of snow is not a problem. Too much snow is right now. I was going to go up to Mammoth this weekend but had to cancel because of the weather. Good thing I did because I found out they closed the highway to Mammoth tonight. They can't plow anymore so now they are trying to truck out the snow. And more snow is forecast all weekend. I just got an idea for a TRF giveaway! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

21 January 2017, 01:52 PM	#77
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,812	Yeah, CO had to shut down some resorts 2 weeks ago due to too much snow. We're well over 150% of average snow pack. I'm hoping it persists. We got off to a slow start before Thanksgiving, but have been getting hammered since. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

23 December 2016, 09:22 AM	#61
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	My knees hurt just looking at the moguls.

2 January 2017, 09:35 AM	#63
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Another patroller took this photo of me waiting for a lift chair with one of the youngest members of the developmental alpine ski team. Cute little guy, and a really good skier.

3 January 2017, 10:27 AM	#66
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	The Volkl skis I used for the last two years had gouges in the bottom. They can be repaired to a degree. The edges wear out after frequent sharpenings. The bindings get worn due to the constant wet-dry cycles and pounding from boots snapping in and out. They look worn. And of course, researching new skis, finding the best pro deals and buying the next pair are all great fun.

4 January 2017, 06:35 AM	#67
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	We had two great days of snow fall, but now the cold has arrived. I know it's cold, because when I go outside in the front yard, this is what I see. Not just sundogs, but almost complete sun circles caused by ice crystals in the air.

4 January 2017, 07:57 AM	#68
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Looks like a scene from Doctor Zhivago ... Are you related to David Lean?

4 January 2017, 12:27 PM	#70
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Hoping to hit Mt. Bald/aka 'Baldy' at Sun Valley sometime this winter season as I received a couple of mid-week/season tickets from the AD after purchasing a Submariner last summer. Speaking of ski patrol, those 'pro-patrol' specialists really blow my mind. I once had an opportunity @6:30AM to take the chairlift and ski alongside three of them. It opened up a whole new skiing perspective/experience after they set the explosive charges for avalanche prevention/control and the group leader simply said "OK. Let's get out of here."

14 January 2017, 02:39 AM	#73
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Under Armour, don't fail me now! On the map below, we are east of Fargo. Into western Minnesota where it's even colder than Fargo and Grand Forks. Probably not a lot of skiers out on the hill this morning. It's cold. But it's a dry cold....

22 January 2017, 11:30 AM	#81
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,812	Another great day skiing. The tree runs at Parsenn Bowl on Mary Jane at Winter Park are some of my favorite in the state. https://youtu.be/kTQ_YYnYnYQ __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

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19 November 2019, 03:34 AM	#84
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	The ski season 2019 begins here next Saturday. We've been making snow for almost three weeks. So today I am tuning my skis. Sharpening edges and waxing the bases. Can't wait to take the first run Saturday morning. We will have almost as many ski patrollers as patrons for first tracks. Wearing the Sea-Dweller 16600 today.

19 November 2019, 04:52 AM	#85
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	You must be excited, Joey. I know you're going to enjoy the season and look forward to your posts. That Sea-Dweller is one of my favourites!

19 November 2019, 05:02 AM	#86
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	AWESOME! Excited to get out ASAP for some runs. Hope I can get some in early next month. __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

19 November 2019, 05:14 AM	#87
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Ski Season Is Finally Here Live near Park City, UT, so skiing is obviously part of our DNA. Not withstanding 3 broken vertebrae and 4 broken ribs 7 years ago at PCMR... I know you’ve had your own incident, Joey. Keep up the good work on SP!

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Beo3 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 17,903	Here on the "Ice Coast" things are finally statrting to get going. My son and I went to Hunter Mountain, about a 2 1/2 hour drive from NYC yesterday on its openning weekend. Seven trails open, conditions okay, but I got to ride my brand new Never Summer board, which was awesome and we had a great day. Today, my legs are aching, but in a good way. Here's to a great (and safe) season to all

19 November 2019, 06:11 AM	#89
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,071	I'm just working from memory here, but doesn't this happen every year?

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