Jackson Hole Feb 9-16, 2007

kingslug · Feb 18, 2007, 10:11 AM

We where originaly where going to Tahoe but gave up due to poor conditions. We lucked out with JH and Targhee. It hadn't snowed in 3 weeks but started the minute we arrived. Thank God. JH was covered with ice and hardpack and would have been murder without a decent covering. Even so, it was hard. The lower mountain was frozen. Staying high up was the best bet as it picked up 3 to 6 inches per day.We arrived to the sound of avi control bombs going off constantly, a good sign. We got 2 days in there, the rest at Targhee. JH is a great place to test yourself. Easily the most difficult resort I have been to. This was our second time. Conditions where much harder this time.Huge icy moguls and steep hardpack everywhere. The bowls where a mix of everything. There are hairy runs off every chair, even the Casper lift which is considered the easiest chair.Apres Vous was frozen and we skipped it after one run. Too bad as it is a good place to warm up for the main mountain. Everything is 2 notches up from what you are used to. The black runs can be murder and I never ventured through any gates. Visibility was poor the second day which limited what we hit. You don't want to make a wrong turn here, which we almost did. Where as most resorts you have to work to get to the crazy stuff, here it's just around any corner. Staring down a super steep cliff face we where humbled watching a father and his 7 year old jump in. Puts things in perspective real quick. First day we demo'd some stiff fat skis, Fishers, and Dynastars. Great in the pow, murder on the hardpack. Second day we stuck to our eastern skinny skis. Made life easier. Best bet before coming here is to do some research. The place is vast. This was their worst season in a long time but things have turned around pretty quick.

Puck it · Feb 18, 2007, 12:44 PM

Going 3/2 - 3/6. I hope they continue to get snow. I am bringing my Apache Recons for the pow and Head Supershapes in case there is hard[ack.

dmc · Feb 18, 2007, 1:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Puck it

Going 3/2 - 3/6. I hope they continue to get snow. I am bringing my Apache Recons for the pow and Head Supershapes in case there is hard[ack.

I'll be out there the same time...

Puck it · Feb 18, 2007, 1:34 PM

I am going with a buddy from NY. We are flying out of Boston on 3/2. Looking forward to it. First time there. How about you?

dmc · Feb 18, 2007, 1:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Puck it

I am going with a buddy from NY. We are flying out of Boston on 3/2. Looking forward to it. First time there. How about you?

6th time..
Flying out the 4th

kingslug · Feb 18, 2007, 4:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dmc

6th time..
Flying out the 4th

Hit Targhee at least once.

dmc · Feb 18, 2007, 6:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kingslug

Hit Targhee at least once.

I've been - got the whole routine down..

RIDEr · Feb 18, 2007, 7:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dmc

got the whole routine down..

Does that include bringing your split board and hitting the pass?

ski_resort_observer · Feb 19, 2007, 7:12 AM

Thanks for posting your pics! I knew they were not having a great snow year so your pics of the rocks were a visual confirmation as they show not much snow. It's been 10 years since I left, I'm thinking the rocks are in the area of the bottom of the Alta chutes, lower section of the Sublette Quad.

Your pic #5 is a awesome shot Laramie Bowl. The area to the right between where you were standing and tower 4 is one of fav spots that never gets too crowded, Grand Woods.

Hope they get a bunch snow for you guys heading out there.

dmc · Feb 19, 2007, 7:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RIDEr

Does that include bringing your split board and hitting the pass?

It may...

Feb 18, 2007, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
kingslug Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: looooooong island ny Posts: 1,584	Jackson Hole Feb 9-16, 2007 We where originaly where going to Tahoe but gave up due to poor conditions. We lucked out with JH and Targhee. It hadn't snowed in 3 weeks but started the minute we arrived. Thank God. JH was covered with ice and hardpack and would have been murder without a decent covering. Even so, it was hard. The lower mountain was frozen. Staying high up was the best bet as it picked up 3 to 6 inches per day.We arrived to the sound of avi control bombs going off constantly, a good sign. We got 2 days in there, the rest at Targhee. JH is a great place to test yourself. Easily the most difficult resort I have been to. This was our second time. Conditions where much harder this time.Huge icy moguls and steep hardpack everywhere. The bowls where a mix of everything. There are hairy runs off every chair, even the Casper lift which is considered the easiest chair.Apres Vous was frozen and we skipped it after one run. Too bad as it is a good place to warm up for the main mountain. Everything is 2 notches up from what you are used to. The black runs can be murder and I never ventured through any gates. Visibility was poor the second day which limited what we hit. You don't want to make a wrong turn here, which we almost did. Where as most resorts you have to work to get to the crazy stuff, here it's just around any corner. Staring down a super steep cliff face we where humbled watching a father and his 7 year old jump in. Puts things in perspective real quick. First day we demo'd some stiff fat skis, Fishers, and Dynastars. Great in the pow, murder on the hardpack. Second day we stuck to our eastern skinny skis. Made life easier. Best bet before coming here is to do some research. The place is vast. This was their worst season in a long time but things have turned around pretty quick. __________________ Lets go! I'll drive. Last edited by kingslug; Feb 18, 2007 at 10:28 AM.

Feb 18, 2007, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Puck it 20" Pow at Alta Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington,MA Posts: 332	Going 3/2 - 3/6. I hope they continue to get snow. I am bringing my Apache Recons for the pow and Head Supershapes in case there is hard[ack. __________________ Live, Ski or Die Trying!!! "Life is not measured by the numbers of breaths we take, but by the ski runs that take our breath away." SKI THE EAST!!!!!! 35 Days in '08

Feb 18, 2007, 1:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Puck it 20" Pow at Alta Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington,MA Posts: 332	I am going with a buddy from NY. We are flying out of Boston on 3/2. Looking forward to it. First time there. How about you? __________________ Live, Ski or Die Trying!!! "Life is not measured by the numbers of breaths we take, but by the ski runs that take our breath away." SKI THE EAST!!!!!! 35 Days in '08

Feb 19, 2007, 7:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
ski_resort_observer bike shop, wyoming Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waitsfield,Vt Posts: 2,427	Thanks for posting your pics! I knew they were not having a great snow year so your pics of the rocks were a visual confirmation as they show not much snow. It's been 10 years since I left, I'm thinking the rocks are in the area of the bottom of the Alta chutes, lower section of the Sublette Quad. Your pic #5 is a awesome shot Laramie Bowl. The area to the right between where you were standing and tower 4 is one of fav spots that never gets too crowded, Grand Woods. Hope they get a bunch snow for you guys heading out there. __________________ www.firstlightphotographics.com It's always a good idea to bring an extra pair of pants when you go golfing as you never know you might get a hole in one. Q: How does a ski instructor become a millionaire A: Start out as a billionaire Q: What do you call a skibum without a girlfriend? A:. Homeless

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