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Whitehonky
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| AKNewbie wrote: | | Really cool to see the difference between a 6-yr-old who is still "forcing" turns and your 8-yr-old who has clearly grasped the concept (knowingly or not) of shifting her weight and letting the ski do the work. |
Really good observation. Thanks! They've only had about 6 days this season, so they'll come along and these tips are great.
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Scotsman
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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| AKNewbie wrote: | Great video! Really cool to see the difference between a 36-yr-old who is still "forcing" turns and your 8-yr-old who has clearly grasped the concept (knowingly or not) of shifting her weight and letting the ski do the work.
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Fixed it for you.
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Whitehonky
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Scotsman wrote: | | AKNewbie wrote: | Great video! Really cool to see the difference between a 36-yr-old who is still "forcing" turns and your 8-yr-old who has clearly grasped the concept (knowingly or not) of shifting her weight and letting the ski do the work.
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Fixed it for you. |
Ummmm... that's a 39 year old. And forced turns are better than no turns. 
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Scotsman
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Whitehonky wrote: | | Scotsman wrote: | | AKNewbie wrote: | Great video! Really cool to see the difference between a 36-yr-old who is still "forcing" turns and your 8-yr-old who has clearly grasped the concept (knowingly or not) of shifting her weight and letting the ski do the work.
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Ummmm... that's a 39 year old. And forced turns are better than no turns. |
No turns - that would be my 8 year old you're talking about. Maniac.
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Scotsman
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BTW, like their pole plants - nice natural timing. My guy thinks poles are for tucking under his arms or knocking stubby gates over with.
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dino
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Great vid. That's some sweet charging tele and your kids are rippers. Bet they suck at video games, tho. |
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bristlecone
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| Flute bowl was fun today. No video. Would just have been a white, featureless screen anyway. |
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Whitehonky
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Saturday the weather warmed more than expected and the alpine experienced brief showers, and then fortunately did not re-freeze, making for soft, but heavy snow. Kids continue to learn the meaning of west coast powder:
Saturday afternoon, temp's kept dropping and a freeze did occur overnight. Fortunately it was not a deep freeze and it was topped with 8 to 15cm of fresh, depending on wind and aspect, leaving for pleasant surprises most of Sunday.
Ttiper Wishful and I spent the morning together. We started in the clouds:
And then things cleared unveiling a fresh canvas:
Interestingly, more southerly aspects were skiing best and had good wind transport making it deeper and mo' betta' - WH:
I like me SkiLogic Rock Stars:
We found untouched goods all over the place; Hourglass was the morning winner for Wishful and I:
Views were even better than the snow:
Time to go for flight lessons - me:
Wishful:
Me:
No such thing as a bad ski day. Ever. Gotta' go hit some laps with the fam!
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Whitehonky
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It was just one of those lazy afternoons of pure suckage with the family.
And in summary, this says it all:
Damn them. They'll be skiing again tomorrow with Mrs. WH, while I slave at the office.
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ATScott
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WH, would you guys take in a 48 YO child(skiing) if he was left on your door step?
Great kid stoke in the pow.
Blessed you are.
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tele-bum
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| Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:51 am Post subject: |
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| damn it man! here i am sitting at home coughing my lungs out.... |
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Dawgprimo
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Damn you WH!!!
Always thinking about yourself!!
What about those that have to work.......your killing me!!
Glad to see someone is getting some fresh turns in!!!!  |
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Whitehonky
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Well, things were getting a bit east coast after nearly a week of sun and cool temp's. Mogul skiing at it's finest! I'm sure there was some decent backcountry, but with the kids not yet in Sunday ski school, we're resort bound.
Still much fun was had today.
Good news for the holiday's - SNOW and WINDS - keeps the tourist's in the village and the lodge!!!
I hope snow and happiness greets you all this holiday season!
Bring it:
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Cloudy skies tonight with snow beginning to increase after midnight, although a few snow flurries are expected this evening as well. 5-10 new cm of snow is expected overnight.
Expect some steadier and heavier snowfall on Saturday with temperatures and snow levels continuing to slowly rise. Snow amounts of 5-10 cm or more are expected for the day Saturday.
A series of storm systems will bring more snow at times over the weekend and into the first part of next week along with strong winds at times. Freezing levels peak Saturday night, then drop again Christmas Day.
Tonight
High: 0. Low: -5.
Cloudy. Snow flurries in the evening then steady snow after midnight. Accumulations: 5-10 cm
Freezing level: in the village
Winds: SW 20-40 kph
Saturday
High: -1. Low: -5.
Cloudy. Snow. Accumulations: 5-10 cm
Freezing level: Rise to 1000 late day.
Winds: SW 20-40 kph
Sunday
High: -3. Low: -6.
Cloudy. Snow. Accumulations: 7-15 cm
Freezing level: in the village
Winds: W 25-45 kph
Monday
High: -2. Low: -5.
Cloudy. Snow. Accumulations: 5-10 cm
Freezing level: in the village
Winds: SW 20-40 kph
Tuesday
High: -3. Low: -7.
Mostly cloudy. Snow showers. Accumulations: 2-5 cm
Freezing level: in the village
Winds: W 25-45 kph
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Whitehonky
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:37 am Post subject: |
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Keeps on comin' on!
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Moderate snow is expected this evening, with snow turning to flurries later at night. Fair stiff breezes are expected as the weather system passes through the area. Winds will start to decrease in the late night hours.
Look for snow flurries in the morning hours with a relative break in the snowfall around midday. Snow increases again in the mid to late afternoon. Winds will on the decrease in the morning but will begin to pick up again in the afternoon.
More storm activity is expected on through the rest of the week. One of the stronger systems moves in Wednesday, with gusty winds and heavy snow. Temperatures will be a bit cooler on Thursday with lighter snowfall expected. Another stronger system appears to headed our way for later in the day Friday, with increasing wind and snow.
Tonight
High: -4. Low: -7.
Cloudy. Moderate snow evening hours turns to flurries late. Accumulations: 15-25 cm
Freezing level: 900 m
Winds: SW 25-50 kph
Tuesday
High: -2. Low: -5.
Mostly cloudy. Morning flurries. Steady snow late. Accumulations: 1-3 cm
Freezing level: 1000 m
Winds: SW switch to SE 20-30 kph
Wednesday
High: -2. Low: -5.
Cloudy. Heavy snow. Accumulations: 30-50 cm
Freezing level: 1200 m
Winds: S 30-50 kph
Thursday
High: -5. Low: -9.
Cloudy. Periods of snow. Accumulations: 3-8 cm
Freezing level: surface
Winds: S 15-30 kph
Friday
High: -6. Low: -11.
Cloudy. Snow develops afternoon hours. Accumulations: 5-10 cm
Freezing level: surface
Winds: E 10-20 kph |
Happy holidays indeed! A good one today!
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iceclymbrr
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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T minus 16 days and counting...
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