Blackcomb question

Hamish · Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 1386 Location: Canuckland

Scotsman and I were looking at going up on Saturday. But he noticed that Glacier Chair is closed and much of the mountain is shut down. Anyone know how much? Is Saudan still open for skiing? Are you allowed to traverse from top of 7th over into the Gem bowls?

I.e. is it still worth skiing up there?

risk.reduction · Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 3025 Location: Wasilla, Alaska

With all do respect to Sylvan Saudan, It has been the "Couloir Extreme" for years now.

"Bushrat" and "Big Bang" will never change.

Have fun!
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ghostofcarl · Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 6614

Why with respect to Saudan? He's the one that forced the name change.

Whitehonky · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 7:19 pm Post subject:

The mountain is pretty much entirely open on weekend's with the exception of Showcase and that's an easy skin up. We did this with the kids the other weekend and hit Bodybag and around to 7th.

If sunny, south exposures should be skied before noon/1:00. North holds well up high all day. Been a ghost town lately. I'd guess busier this weekend given the long weekend, but not that busy.

Lots and lots of skiing. Coverage is mind-blowing for this time of year. Or you could go ride the shovelled out ruts between snow banks called a bike park! Shocked

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risk.reduction · Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 3025 Location: Wasilla, Alaska

CSG · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject:

It was my understanding that he wanted money if they were going to name a run after him, which wasn't going to happen. So, not so much 'it wasn't extreme enough' as just being a douche.

Hamish · Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 1386 Location: Canuckland

Thank you WH.

The rest of you are a bunch of thread-drifting, hair-splitting pedants.

stevesliva · Joined: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 10157 Location: SEA

risk.reduction · Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 3025 Location: Wasilla, Alaska

What, no questions about the Bushrat John Hetherington reference?

Pfft.

I drift what I want.
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Nick D · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 1035 Location: Vancouver, BC

What WH said... We skied last Saturday and Sunday and riding the Glacier Express numerous times I didn't see a soul hiking into Spanky's. So it may be closed and I gather WB has a strict policy on closures to the extent that they have withdrawn lift access to 12 people in the last few days for the rest of this season and all of next.

Seventh Heaven lived up to its celestial name last weekend Very Happy

Rebob · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 2435 Location: Whistler, BC

Snow was good for turns today: didn't soften too deeply, even on south sides. Lift openings depend on temps and day of the week. More open on weekends it seems and less southside open if the sun be shining brightly.

So, R2, is it Ross's Gold or Gandy Dancer? What's on the map isn't always what folks call a run it seems... Rolling Eyes

Whitehonky · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 3:57 am Post subject:

Do you ride Red or Big Red Express?
Do you ride Green or Emerald?
Do you laugh at the beginners on Black or on Olympic?

Boundary Bowl or Rhapsody Bowl?

Care or not?

Not.
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Hamish · Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 1386 Location: Canuckland

Thank you again, WH. I completely agree with you.

(Twice now. That hurts)

PS: You forgot Back Bowl or Harmony Bowl? (I'm really dating myself there.)

We'll be up on Saturday for sure. Colin's Jack is coming too. Watch for us.

I'm staying up all next week to ski, cycle, and kayak. I hope to get 3-4 days in.

And it'll always be the Saudan to me.