Scott probably fell off his diet again and it's affecting the earths gravitational pull .
"lal_truckee" <lal_truckee@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:C%5he.2075$3%4.777@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com...> Bo> b Lee wrote:>> Sun, corn, and steep shots >>
Indeed.>
It seems to be all over the place. Must be something universal, like the > rotation of the planets or something.
Hey, that entrance needed some righteous *scouting* I tells ya - it was our first time there. But trust me, the turns started right after that photo was snapped.
Bob Lee wrote:> that entrance needed some righteous *scouting*
Lots of warm weather sluffs going off in the pm around here. A couple of them were big enough to be dangerous; and some of the cornices are due to release Grayhound size blocks.
So, yes, righteous *scouting* is a good thing. And early turns are a good thing. And knocking off early in favor of a good beer and relaxing in the sun is a good thing. Take care.
"Richard Henry" <rphenry@home.com> wrote in message news:fUnhe.18976$Fa1.14823@fed1read02...>
"Scott Abraham" <scottabe@hotmail.com> wrote in message> news:428609e8$1_2@x-privat.org...>
Bluff called, freak.>
Pathetic blowhard.
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Ludicrous. True projection. The fantasies of a stalking psychopath. Bluff called, freak. I'm still waiting for the posting of a copy of your driver's license to prove your claims. Bluff called, freak.
"Lisa Horton" <Lisa0205@lisahorton.net> wrote in message news:428636E7.A6C5B1F2@lisahorton.net...>
Ron - NY wrote:>>
You think an entire Usenet group of people are out to get you and that >> you>> can beat them all up and I'm delusional .>>
You forgot that the whole group is made up of sick stalking freaks >
Lisa
Hey Lisa , don't forget , your one of us now . And that's because all the normal people fled in horror of us whackos and it's Scott's duty to stay here and mind the nuthouse .
"Lisa Horton" <Lisa0205@lisahorton.net> wrote in message> news:428636E7.A6C5B1F2@lisahorton.net...> >
Ron - NY wrote:> >>
You think an entire Usenet group of people are out to get you and that> >> you> >> can beat them all up and I'm delusional .> >>
You forgot that the whole group is made up of sick stalking freaks > >
Lisa>
Hey Lisa , don't forget , your one of us now . And that's because all> the normal people fled in horror of us whackos and it's Scott's duty to stay> here and mind the nuthouse .
Ah, I've been "one of you" for a year now. Is it my collection of medieval weaponry that makes me not one of the "normal people"? Or my insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees outside? Or does the fact that I'm just plain tired of the irrational ranting actually make me "normal"?
Ron - NY wrote:> I've been shopping for ski clothes for next season
Next season? I'm shopping for ski clothes for this season.. Which reminds me... I need to figure out how to do the 5th Annual Summer Ski and Barbecue, traditionally held last Saturday of June, which would be the 25th. I get back the 18th, so I think I can still do it. Granny's Chute should be completely filled in still. I'll bet we could even do Tips and Tails. I'll try not to fall and break a nail (and ski) this time. So I guess, mark your calendar. I think pretty much my entire immediate family will be here then.
Ah, I've been "one of you" for a year now. Is it my collection of> > medieval weaponry that makes me not one of the "normal people"? Or my> > insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees> > outside? Or does the fact that I'm just plain tired of the irrational> > ranting actually make me "normal"?>
medievel weaponry ? Sounds kinky , my mind is running away with me . Too bad > your married .
^^^^^^^
Heh. Hey, Walt, can we get one of those RSA Player Cards over here for Ron? TIA.
"Bob Lee" <rlee@swcp.com> wrote in message news:rlee-69AE6D.13063414052005@individual.net...> Ron - NY wrote:>
Lisa Horton wrote:>> >
Ah, I've been "one of you" for a year now. Is it my collection of>> > medieval weaponry that makes me not one of the "normal people"? Or my>> > insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees>> > outside? Or does the fact that I'm just plain tired of the irrational>> > ranting actually make me "normal"?>>
medievel weaponry ? Sounds kinky , my mind is running away with me . Too >> bad>> your married .> ^^^^^^^>
Heh. Hey, Walt, can we get one of those RSA Player Cards over here for> Ron? TIA.>
Bob
Uh oh , Did I open myself up for a whipping ? Hey Bob , aren't you the one who told me about Patagonia ? You troublemaker , my credit card is close to it's limit . So far I bought Capilene underwear , 2 SW shirts ,2 Mock T's , 2 MW variable knits, 2 regulators insulation tops , 2 turtleneck zip T's , 2 short sleeve capilene t shirts , etc etc etc . I hope it's cold next year !!!!!!
Ron - NY wrote:> Uh oh , Did I open myself up for a whipping ? Hey Bob , aren't you the one > who told me about Patagonia ? You troublemaker , my credit card is close to > it's limit . So far I bought Capilene underwear , 2 SW shirts ,2 Mock T's , > 2 MW variable knits, 2 regulators insulation tops , 2 turtleneck zip T's , 2 > short sleeve capilene t shirts , etc etc etc . I hope it's cold next year > !!!!!!
Hahahaha... Patagucci is sooo last year.... Mountain Hardware is where it's at now. Especially the pumpkin color.
I love all my Patagucci. The R4 fleece is awesome and I have a filled jacket that I've had for 25 years (try that with Gore Tex), the Guide Jacket, and I took it to Denali last year and likely will again this year, unless I get a new Patagucci, which I will have to order today... I guess I could swing by the outlet. You should think about that. When you travel, see if there are outlet stores in the city your in. The prices at the outlet are great! But if you're and SLF or MediumLF, you may have trouble finding the right size.
Looks like if you are a in a blue state, you're chances are good there's a store somewhere. If it's red, only if you have reasonable mountains.
Or my> > insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees> > outside?>
Don't think about it - do it.> Come on in - the slush is fine.
How is it really? I missed last week's snow due to a head cold degrading my balance. With the nights this warm, is it still worth the drive? Like in the next few days?
Or my>>>insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees>>>outside?>>
Don't think about it - do it.>>Come on in - the slush is fine.>
How is it really? I missed last week's snow due to a head cold> degrading my balance. With the nights this warm, is it still worth the> drive? Like in the next few days?
Well. I like it. There's a deep pack, holding up well. Plenty of skiing for everybody. Where they've worked the snow the surface is easy for intermediates, if that's your concern? I've been out on the edges following the sun. The early exposed slopes get slushed around 10am but ski well earlier - you need good technique after it slops up - I enjoy the slush but some folks don't.
The main problem with the warm nights the last couple of days is the spontaneous warm snow releases and surface slides in the bowls. Some good size slides have kicked off, and the cornices are primed to release. The guys have kept the upper bowls closed therefore, which is eventually going to be a treat, since the surface is smoothing out and corning up - once we get a clear night it'll freeze good and the corn will be something wonderful everywhere.
Of course it's worth it. Not to be missed. Plan on Memorial Day especially - it'll be a great party.
Ron - NY wrote: After searching on the net it kept coming up as a good all around> layering piece and the reviews and feedback were very good so I had to buy > it . Anyone try that ?
Where do you get your reviews. I'm looking for a good site for price comparison and reviews for outdoor gear and technical clothing.
Or my> >>>insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees> >>>outside?> >>
Don't think about it - do it.> >>Come on in - the slush is fine.> >
How is it really? I missed last week's snow due to a head cold> > degrading my balance. With the nights this warm, is it still worth the> > drive? Like in the next few days? >
Well. I like it. There's a deep pack, holding up well. Plenty of skiing> for everybody. Where they've worked the snow the surface is easy for> intermediates, if that's your concern? I've been out on the edges> following the sun. The early exposed slopes get slushed around 10am but> ski well earlier - you need good technique after it slops up - I enjoy> the slush but some folks don't.
I'm better now, but I still find the groomed areas easier and sometimes more fun than the lumpy stuff. Maybe if I had heavier skis At least I no longer have any trouble or fear of getting down from the top.
I don't mind the slush too much, the only thing that bothers me is when I hit one of those patches that like "grabs" the skis, trying to pitch me forward.
The main problem with the warm nights the last couple of days is the> spontaneous warm snow releases and surface slides in the bowls. Some> good size slides have kicked off, and the cornices are primed to> release. The guys have kept the upper bowls closed therefore, which is> eventually going to be a treat, since the surface is smoothing out and> corning up - once we get a clear night it'll freeze good and the corn> will be something wonderful everywhere.
I'm watching the weather reports closely. CLOSELY
Of course it's worth it. Not to be missed. Plan on Memorial Day> especially - it'll be a great party.
I'll take your word for it and proceed with my plans for this week then, more smiles. I may have to work next Monday, but otherwise, I'm liking this budding tradition of skiing the last day
Ron - NY wrote:> "Lisa Horton" >>>> Ron - NY wrote:>>>
You think an entire Usenet group of people are out to get you and>>> that you>>> can beat them all up and I'm delusional .>>>
You forgot that the whole group is made up of sick stalking freaks >>
Lisa>
Hey Lisa , don't forget , your one of us now . And that's because> all the normal people fled in horror of us whackos and it's Scott's> duty to stay here and mind the nuthouse .
Its hard to imagine what depravaty might overcome this group if Scooter wasn't around to keep everybody in line. The place is full of guys like me - I killfiled the bugger, what sick mind would do that?.
Ron - NY wrote:> > "Lisa Horton" >>> >> Ron - NY wrote:> >>>
You think an entire Usenet group of people are out to get you and> >>> that you> >>> can beat them all up and I'm delusional .> >>>
You forgot that the whole group is made up of sick stalking freaks > >>
Lisa> >
Hey Lisa , don't forget , your one of us now . And that's because> > all the normal people fled in horror of us whackos and it's Scott's> > duty to stay here and mind the nuthouse .>
Its hard to imagine what depravaty might overcome this group if Scooter> wasn't around to keep everybody in line.> The place is full of guys like me - I killfiled the bugger, what sick mind> would do that?.
Sheesh, next you'll be talking about skiing or something.
"Scott Abraham" <scottabe@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:42862596$1_2@x-privat.org...
Bluff called, freak.> I'm still waiting for the posting of a copy of your driver's license to> prove your claims.> Bluff called, freak.
I don't understand what posting my driver's license is supposed to prove. Or why it is calling my bluff to ask me to do so.
I have asked you to state directly the felonies you claim I have committed. What does my driver's license have to do with that?
I have taunted you about your pathetic blowhard attempt to threaten me with "you're going to jail, Henry". What does my driver's license have to do with that?
"klaus" <klaus@mail.xmission.com> wrote in message news:d65ouu$q1b$1@news.xmission.com...> Ron - NY wrote:> After searching on the net it kept coming up as a good all around>> layering piece and the reviews and feedback were very good so I had to >> buy it . Anyone try that ?>
Where do you get your reviews. I'm looking for a good site for price > comparison and reviews for outdoor gear and technical clothing.>
-klaus>
Well here's ALL my links I have for ski gear so it's gotta be in there somewhere . I just did a google search for ski gear reviews .
Ron - NY wrote:> "Lisa Horton" <Lisa0205@lisahorton.net> wrote in message>> You forgot that the whole group is made up of sick stalking freaks >
Hey Lisa , don't forget , your one of us now . And that's because> all the normal people fled in horror of us whackos and it's Scott's> duty to stay here and mind the nuthouse .
Just as well he does come here, or this group would fade to a trickle during the northern summer.
Ron - NY wrote:> Uh oh , Did I open myself up for a whipping ? Hey Bob , aren't you> the one who told me about Patagonia ? You troublemaker , my credit> card is close to it's limit . So far I bought Capilene underwear , 2> SW shirts ,2 Mock T's , 2 MW variable knits, 2 regulators insulation> tops , 2 turtleneck zip T's , 2 short sleeve capilene t shirts , etc> etc etc . I hope it's cold next year !!!!!!
You bought more than me! I was conservative this year and just got a variable weight/knit outfit, to see if it was any good. They limit what we can get half price, too, and that was the heaviest thing available to me. Very nice, although their sizings are way too big.
Then in spring when I went back to teh website to order a bunch more of that and the lightweight gear, (alhtough I wanted some heavier stuff as I have frost damage on my legs), they 'd gone to the spring catalogue and it was ultra lightweight only. I've got some silkweight already, and it's great in warmer weather or when working hard, but not terribly thermal when it's really cold.
so I ordered a bunch of polypro stuff from a bunch called "wickers" (on sierra trading post) and it is very nice, shiny stuff, lots of different weights. Also scored some Marmot stuff from them cheap.
Will get some more patagonia stuff next northern season, after I see how the Wickers and Marmot wear compared to it over this season.
Or my>>> insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees>>> outside?>>
Don't think about it - do it.>> Come on in - the slush is fine.>
How is it really? I missed last week's snow due to a head cold> degrading my balance. With the nights this warm, is it still worth> the drive? Like in the next few days?
Well, if it's slush, that's great skiing. I rather like slush. You can cheat a bit with wide, soft flexing skis. If you can find some bumped-up runs they are fun, and slush bumps are the easiest bumps. If it's really sticky, that can get a bit old after a while, but sticky usually is temporary. Corn, or just straight out melty wet slush, are both awesome fun skiing.
Bob Lee wrote:> Ron - NY wrote:>>Lisa Horton wrote:>>
Ah, I've been "one of you" for a year now. Is it my collection of>>>medieval weaponry that makes me not one of the "normal people"? Or my>>>insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees>>>outside? Or does the fact that I'm just plain tired of the irrational>>>ranting actually make me "normal"?>>
medievel weaponry ? Sounds kinky , my mind is running away with me . Too bad >>your married . >
^^^^^^^>
Heh. Hey, Walt, can we get one of those RSA Player Cards over here for > Ron? TIA.
um... not right away. I'm still putting a tuck in the airedale, then I've got the frogs to let out. Maybe next Friday?
-- // Walt // // never tired of irrational ranting...
Or my> >>> insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees> >>> outside?> >>
Don't think about it - do it.> >> Come on in - the slush is fine.> >
How is it really? I missed last week's snow due to a head cold> > degrading my balance. With the nights this warm, is it still worth> > the drive? Like in the next few days? >
Well, if it's slush, that's great skiing. I rather like slush. You can cheat> a bit with wide, soft flexing skis. If you can find some bumped-up runs they> are fun, and slush bumps are the easiest bumps. If it's really sticky, that> can get a bit old after a while, but sticky usually is temporary. Corn, or> just straight out melty wet slush, are both awesome fun skiing.
Curious. Both you and Lal profess to enjoy the slush. Yet when I hear people on the slopes talking about slush, they make it sound like something really awful.
I know some people must like it because I can see where they've been making lemon slushees...
Lisa Horton wrote:> Curious. Both you and Lal profess to enjoy the slush. Yet when I hear> people on the slopes talking about slush, they make it sound like> something really awful.
Slush is quite pleasant if you can carve. But if you ski by the skid-twist method, slush is not just unpleasant, it's dangerous. That's why most people hate it.
I used to hate it. Now I enjoy it, as long as I'm using my slush skis (Volkl P-50s).
"Lisa Horton" <Lisa0205@lisahorton.net> wrote in message>>news:428636E7.A6C5B1F2@lisahorton.net...>>
Ron - NY wrote:>>>
You think an entire Usenet group of people are out to get you and that>>>>you>>>>can beat them all up and I'm delusional .>>>>
You forgot that the whole group is made up of sick stalking freaks >>>
Lisa>>
Hey Lisa , don't forget , your one of us now . And that's because all>>the normal people fled in horror of us whackos and it's Scott's duty to stay>>here and mind the nuthouse .>
Ah, I've been "one of you" for a year now. Is it my collection of> medieval weaponry that makes me not one of the "normal people"? Or my> insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees> outside? Or does the fact that I'm just plain tired of the irrational> ranting actually make me "normal"?>
Or my>>>>insistence on thinking about skiing when it's approaching 80 degrees>>>>outside?>>>
Don't think about it - do it.>>>Come on in - the slush is fine.>>
How is it really? I missed last week's snow due to a head cold>>degrading my balance. With the nights this warm, is it still worth>>the drive? Like in the next few days? >
Well, if it's slush, that's great skiing. I rather like slush. You can cheat > a bit with wide, soft flexing skis. If you can find some bumped-up runs they > are fun, and slush bumps are the easiest bumps. If it's really sticky, that > can get a bit old after a while, but sticky usually is temporary. Corn, or > just straight out melty wet slush, are both awesome fun skiing.
Ahhh, but slush powders is just the very best there is!!!
Curious. Both you and Lal profess to enjoy the slush. Yet when I hear> people on the slopes talking about slush, they make it sound like> something really awful.
I'd estimate that about 95% of skiiers in the US are intermediate or lower level in skills. And there's your answer.
Slush: use your edges! If you're pushing the skis sideways, that poor technique is going to really bite you in slush, which is heavier and more resistant than the fresher snow. Get on your edges and ride them, and stay off the ski flats.
Difficult conditions highlight flaws in balance and technique. They don't call that 2 inches of dry fresh over groom "hero snow" for nothing.
Lisa Horton wrote:> > Curious. Both you and Lal profess to enjoy the slush. Yet when I hear> > people on the slopes talking about slush, they make it sound like> > something really awful.>
Slush is quite pleasant if you can carve. But if you ski by the> skid-twist method, slush is not just unpleasant, it's dangerous.> That's why most people hate it.>
I used to hate it. Now I enjoy it, as long as I'm using my slush skis> (Volkl P-50s).>
Well, the slush powders were doing their slushy powdery thing today. Apart from the first 5 minutes, it was still just grand. Carving is fun! And so much easier than skid/twist
Curious. Both you and Lal profess to enjoy the slush. Yet when I hear>>>people on the slopes talking about slush, they make it sound like>>>something really awful.>>
Slush is quite pleasant if you can carve. But if you ski by the>>skid-twist method, slush is not just unpleasant, it's dangerous.>>That's why most people hate it.>>
I used to hate it. Now I enjoy it, as long as I'm using my slush skis>>(Volkl P-50s).>>
Well, the slush powders were doing their slushy powdery thing today. > Apart from the first 5 minutes, it was still just grand. Carving is> fun! And so much easier than skid/twist
It was delightful. Palisades held up nicely, threading through the Idiot's slide zone and across below the slide closure fence into the Sisters was grand. Did a few off Gunner's below the howitzer. Grand, just grand.
Did you notice how the entire wall at Idiot's slid yesterday afternoon, in several separate releases; that warm weather will do it. I'm expecting the cornices to drop greyhound bus size blocks into the bowls soon. The patrol won't open the bowls again until we get a good freeze to tighten things up.
Caught an El Stupid ducking a closed rope/sign line to enter a slide zone. El Stupid actually argued with me. Interesting thing is I watched El Stupid skirting earlier slides to get to where he was - it was beyond him to make the connection. Somehow El Stupid thought his judgement was superior to the 20 year Avi Pro who closed the slope. A slide there would carry into the tree line and rack a victim good.
Bob Lee wrote:> The skiing's great right now in New Mexico! Sun, corn, and steep shots > in the Sangre de Cristos. Here're a few shots from last weekend.
I don't get it. NM is so far south. Is ski season usually that long down there? Are these conditions just down to good altitude and northern exposure?
Spring is sucking up here in the NE. Cold and raw, leather-jacket weather *still*.
The skiing's great right now in New Mexico! Sun, corn, and steep shots > > in the Sangre de Cristos. Here're a few shots from last weekend. >
I don't get it. NM is so far south. Is ski season usually that long > down there?
Usually there's backcountry skiing up until Memorial Day. The last few years have been drouthy and the skiing ended earlier, but this year had a particularly exceptional snowfall total.
Are these conditions just down to good altitude and > northern exposure?
Altitude is a big factor for NM skiing. The bases of the Santa Fe and Taos ski areas are around 10,000ft. The skiing shown in those pictures I linked is between 11,400ft and 12,300ft or so on these peaks and ridges: http://tinyurl.com/8d973
The snowline around here right now starts around 10,000 ft, and people are skiing from the top of Wheeler Peak, 13,100ft, and everything in between, all up and down the Sangre de Cristo mtns.
The exposure right now mainly dictates what time the snow softens in the sun, but before long all the good skiing will be mostly on north-facing exposures.
Don't forget that northern NM is right below Colorado. Wolf Creek was open last weekend, though I heard only about 300 people were there. OTOH, the central and southern parts of the state are lower and drier.
Spring is sucking up here in the NE. Cold and raw, leather-jacket > weather *still*.
Spring is some prime skiing weather in the west. I'm headed out to the east side of the Sierra soon to try skiing at some passes. If those are still too snowed in, I may hit Mammoth or Alpine.
A-basin's still open, as are Mammoth and Alpine in California. Jump a plane and ski in the sun...unless it's snowing when you get there.
In article <ocidnXERc_A0wRTfRVn-iQ@comcast.com>, Dave Stallard says...>
Bob Lee wrote:>> The skiing's great right now in New Mexico! Sun, corn, and steep shots >> in the Sangre de Cristos. Here're a few shots from last weekend. >
I don't get it. NM is so far south. Is ski season usually that long >down there? Are these conditions just down to good altitude and >northern exposure?
Still lots of snow in the SW. There's still snow on the S. side of "The Peaks" in Arizona (and these would normally melt out faster than the Sangres):
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