Are you a 'powder snob?'

[Greg]

If you are, please don't take offense, but there definitely is a mentality that untracked is solely where it's at, and that anything less is unsatisfying and often times not worth it.

Being somewhat geographically and free time-challenged, I am as far from a powder snob as you can get. I'm just happy to be out there, and enjoy myself regardless of the surface conditions pretty much.

 

[bvibert]

Where's the poll??

:lol:

 

[snoseek]

I am a powder whore, but not a powder snob. All skiing is good skiing, can't be picky in new england (or anywhere really)..

 

[Grassi21]

Powder is irrelevant for me. The little bit of powder I have encountered has been fun. And when I say little bit I mean 6 - 10 inches max. I'm happy logging mileage and working on my technique. Now if I was able to get into some knee or waist deep action I might change my tune. But like Greg, free time is hard to come by and proximity wins out over powder for me.

 

[bvibert]

I'm a powder snob. Everyone knows we get the best powder here in CT!



Seriously I don't consider myself a power snob for same reasons that Greg and Grassi have already pointed out. I like me a nice natural snow trail when conditions are good though (which means traveling further away from home..)

 

[tree_skier]

Being based at Mt Sneaux it is imposible to be a powder snob as Just about everything has many tracks 15 min after the lifts open even midweek. But I do have my stashes that hold good snow for a few days.

 

[SkiDog]

Ill let you know at the end of this season

M

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

Uhhhhh, this is a northeast forum, no? Can't say I have a lot of powder skiing experience (insert criticism of Whiteface snow patterns here).

But, I am a snob when it comes to corduroy. First tracks on a freshly groomed steep run is pretty sweet.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Not a sbob at all, but when I get powder in the NE it is a treat. Last season I was lucky enough to score quite a few.

 

[JohnGD33]

I don't work when it snows so I always go skiing, but I also ski in the rain sometimes

 

[marcski]

For me, Powder skiing is king. But as previously mentioned, living in the northeast, one has to go with what one has... Ski the trees..where the powder lives....

I also enjoy skiing bumps and freshly groomed corduroy when there is no powder to be had. Powder bumps is super fun too. But again, those don't last too long..except in the woods.

All things considered, without a doubt, I'd take fresh tracks over anything else.

 

[skiadikt]

definitely a powdah junkie. might be my fave since they're so rare on the least coast. but if i could have half of the days be great pow days and the other half great bump days, i'd be in heaven. however on your generic eastern ski day, i love starting off ripping some nicely groomed corduroy. so i guess i love it all!

 

[wa-loaf]

In order of skiing preference: When one is not available move on to next.
1. Trees and Powder
2. Powder
3. Chopped powder and crud
4. Bumps

a. powdery bumps
b. spring bumps
c. any other bumps​

5. Anything steep.
6. Fresh corduroy
7. Anything snow covered.

 

[Marc]

In order of skiing preference: When one is not available move on to next.
1. Trees and Powder
2. Powder
3. Chopped powder and crud
4. Bumps

a. powdery bumps
b. spring bumps
c. any other bumps​

5. Anything steep.
6. Fresh corduroy
7. Anything snow covered.

Winnar!!!!!

 

[reefer]

Powder snob/whore

Definitely. I try to hit every storm because it is so hard to come by...............definitely powder is my favorite!

 

[PA Ridge Racer]

uhh...no, but if my handle was UT Ridge Racer that may be another story. When it does happen though I'll take it.

 

[SkiDork]

pow rules.

But all snow rules.

 

[nycskier]

When I opened this thread I thought it was going to be another bash Killington's new management thread!

But since I am already here I'll play along. I am a true East Coast skier and I will ski anything! Powder, ice, corduroy, rocks, grassy bare spots, negative 20 degree weather doesn't matter to me I'll ski it.

That said I will agree it is slightly nicer to be out when it is slightly warm and the mountain is covered with fresh snow!!!

 

[koreshot]

If I want to ski, I will ski whether or not there is powder. I will be more excited if there is powder, but I'll still ski if there isn't any. If I have no immediate plans to ski, but notice there is powder opportunities somewhere, I am more likely to drop my plans and make the drive to ski powder.

Tthere are many powder snobs that could really benefit from a few focused adventures on hard snow. Powder often lets you get away with improper technique. An instructor once told me "Ski sh!t, or Be sh!t." - I have improved my technique the most when skiing sketchy tough snow.

 

[thaller1]

I'm a powder lover not a snob...I prefer untracked but will take tracked.. I love all snow..