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Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
farrrrk today was good at porters. sure the t lines were 5-10min but everyone wants to ride groomers or tracked out bluff face. we got 1st tracks on big mama,the leaper,wide face of bluff, 1st to bootpack alison peak and that was all by lunchtime. spent the arvo riding our secret stashes and hitting a few stepups. last run of day just after 2.30pm i found untracked blower pow from the ridge above the learners area and an untracked chute. supersick day and hanging for the next one.
Good for you. I'm moving back to Canterbury. Queenstown has been sh1t and is getting sh1tter.
I miss those days at Porters so much.
we had an exceptional day in the shop today, with the fresh snow and forecasted sunshine, was picking a crap day for sale, but turned out primo, thanks Canterbury
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Nice, stop teasing me when I'm stuck at home. 
This will be us with a dust on crust on Thursday impreza (although littered with sharks)
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Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
word antony. you wernt rocking a green jacket today were ya?
nope grey jacket with black helmet
FarK BP YOU GUYS SCORED!!!!!!! love the pics thats kinda how I imagined it could look.... glad you scored crew, megs n I just sitting here dreamin... that is, plottin and schemin the next trip... flights all too exy for a late season dash(can't fit it in around indo surf agenda) but boy will we be back!!!!!! can't wait.... plannin Japow now, got our eye on some Asahidake- joint looks sick... well be there jan feb anyone wants to link up... big love
Farc BP YOU GUYS SCORED!!!!!!! love the pics thats kinda how I imagined it could look.... glad you scored crew, megs n I just sitting here dreamin... that is, plottin and schemin the next trip... flights all too exy for a late season dash(can't fit it in around indo surf agenda) but boy will we be back!!!!!! can't wait.... plannin Japow now, got our eye on some Asahidake- joint looks sick... well be there jan feb anyone wants to link up... big love
FK BP YOU GUYS SCORED!!!!!!! love the pics thats kinda how I imagined it could look.... glad you scored crew, megs n I just sitting here dreamin... that is, plottin and schemin the next trip... flights all too exy for a late season dash(can't fit it in around indo surf agenda) but boy will we be back!!!!!! can't wait.... plannin Japow now, got our eye on some Asahidake- joint looks sick... well be there jan feb anyone wants to link up... big love
sorry for posting 3x grammar police got me and had to work out alternative spellings for the obvious...
Yeah Gibbsy today was sick as, pity it was a week late for you two. We gonna hit up Cheeseman tomo to see what thats looking like
Will be great to get ya's back for another trip
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carn mate, honour your cultural stereotypes, call it 'sick as, bro'. Enjoy the cheese, see ya next lap
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Trip up TC paid off with some goods. Trying to ride a summit chute on a 151 park board prob not the best idea.
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haha indeed. cheeseman today wasnt half bad, few good lines to be had.
many at hanmer skea looks sick bro. 40cm?
SKEA, Very good. You love that cam dont you.MACS
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Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
*edited 17 Jul 2010 16:08
114 punters passes confisacated in one week and banned until they attend traffic school, so much for providing an enjoyable experience. hope Nzski isnt getting ideas
That stuff is a way bigger deal in the states due to their liability and insurance issues.
Sounds like you scored porters, nice. Had a bloody good day at remarks on Saturday. Homeward needs more snow, but a month of dry will do that to such a sun exposed face. Shadow basin was bloody good fun though, and still barely tracked, some nice little lines through there and good options for drops. It cracks me up the number of people that ride shadow and just cruise down the cat track to get out of there again...
Did elevator a couple of times, real nice. Top third packed but still soft, the lower 2/3s where it opens up were super nice, pow turns all the way down to the lake. Good fun cruising back out to from the lake there too. Got a nice line through the Alta chutes too, and had a good run out east face as well.
Park is looking rad.
Looks like this first season is showing the problems with the terrain of the new valley view quad at cardies, don't think it's open a single day yet? They'll be hanging out for that snow making...
Originally posted by: stinky
Good for you. I'm moving back to Canterbury. Queenstown has been sh1t and is getting sh1tter.
I miss those days at Porters so much.
Can't do much about 4 weeks of blocking highs, has hardly been sh1t though and getting better now.
Anyone heard about the new thing going on at Alpine heli? $225 for access, first run and lunch, $60 per run after that, do as much as you want. More or less unguided. Saw the chopper at the staging point on the devils staircase when heading up on Sat morning, a lot of people giving it a go, looks like a good way to do it.
i'd be keen but the chance of scoring a bunch of aussie muppets who want to ride flat bowls is very high. interesting you mention usa's liablilty there ST, they dont care about people not usung safety bars on chairs and the back of the ski pass voids them of any injuries or mishaps even if they are the mountains fault. by attaching your ski pass you agree. apparently NZ fileds cant do this so who has more liability?
Originally posted by: southernthrashcould ask bob mcdavitt to predict dry weather for a month, sure to snow thenOriginally posted by: stinky
Good for you. I'm moving back to Canterbury. Queenstown has been sh1t and is getting sh1tter.
I miss those days at Porters so much.
Can't do much about 4 weeks of blocking highs, has hardly been sh1t though and getting better now.
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
i'd be keen but the chance of scoring a bunch of aussie muppets who want to ride flat bowls is very high. interesting you mention usa's liablilty there ST, they dont care about people not usung safety bars on chairs and the back of the ski pass voids them of any injuries or mishaps even if they are the mountains fault. by attaching your ski pass you agree. apparently NZ fileds cant do this so who has more liability?
Mainly locals been using it so far apparently, runs pretty much like heli park from the sounds.
Not so sure about the whole safety bar thing, but I guess it's mitigated by the fact that they provide it and you choose not to use it.
We have the same thing here, the alpine/snow responsibility code forms part of the contract you enter into when you purchase a lift ticket, that's why patrol can yell at you - but yes, some courtesy patrollers are douches. The states has the worse liability issues, as they are solely reliant on private insurance providers, who don't want to lose money. We have ACC, which is sweet.
Ha, Bob McDavitt doesn't predict anything... while it's pretty normal to see strong blocking highs in June/July, that last one was something of an anomaly.
Originally posted by: southernthrashOriginally posted by: brighton_pumps
*edited 17 Jul 2010 16:08
114 punters passes confisacated in one week and banned until they attend traffic school, so much for providing an enjoyable experience. hope Nzski isnt getting ideas
That stuff is a way bigger deal in the states due to their liability and insurance issues.
Sounds like you scored porters, nice. Had a bloody good day at remarks on Saturday. Homeward needs more snow, but a month of dry will do that to such a sun exposed face. Shadow basin was bloody good fun though, and still barely tracked, some nice little lines through there and good options for drops. It cracks me up the number of people that ride shadow and just cruise down the cat track to get out of there again...
I think the reason for not many people using the shadow slopes is the uphill climb out at the botton which I was caught out with the first time I went to The Remarks.
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
Looks far better than Hutt on Saturday as the Mid Towers was crudded with avalanche bombing. Virgin Mile was good though from what was left of the uncrudded. and I christened my new Line fat rockers. I must say I was wrong with my initial impression of rockers in general a few months back. They felt like AC4/50s on the groomed and made heavyish powder on the VM feel real easy. The softer tail offset the extra width as far as turning radius went. All the reviews I read about them gave me the impression they were very like the ACs so I was pretty sure I would like them even though I only got a limited demo try on them.
Originally posted by: southernthrashOriginally posted by: brighton_pumps
i'd be keen but the chance of scoring a bunch of aussie muppets who want to ride flat bowls is very high. interesting you mention usa's liablilty there ST, they dont care about people not usung safety bars on chairs and the back of the ski pass voids them of any injuries or mishaps even if they are the mountains fault. by attaching your ski pass you agree. apparently NZ fileds cant do this so who has more liability?
Mainly locals been using it so far apparently, runs pretty much like heli park from the sounds.
Not so sure about the whole safety bar thing, but I guess it's mitigated by the fact that they provide it and you choose not to use it.
We have the same thing here, the alpine/snow responsibility code forms part of the contract you enter into when you purchase a lift ticket, that's why patrol can yell at you - but yes, some courtesy patrollers are douches. The states has the worse liability issues, as they are solely reliant on private insurance providers, who don't want to lose money. We have ACC, which is sweet.
Ha, Bob McDavitt doesn't predict anything... while it's pretty normal to see strong blocking highs in June/July, that last one was something of an anomaly.
sigh i knew this would happen. this from the back of a squaw valley RFID card:
the user of this ticket understands and expressly agrees
-to assume all risks of injury or death associated with winter sports and use of squaw valleys premises
-to make no claim against the ski area,its owners agents or employees for injury or death arising from use of premises regardless of cause including the alleged negligence of squaw valley
-this is a binding contract and the user agrees that` any use of this ticket or premises confirms the users agreement to be bound by all terms of this ticket
certainly alot more strongly worded than your average nz ticket and the removal of negligence on there behalf doesnt get a mention on nz passes
Originally posted by: cassinaOriginally posted by: southernthrashuphill climb at the bottom?Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
*edited 17 Jul 2010 16:08
114 punters passes confisacated in one week and banned until they attend traffic school, so much for providing an enjoyable experience. hope Nzski isnt getting ideas
That stuff is a way bigger deal in the states due to their liability and insurance issues.
Sounds like you scored porters, nice. Had a bloody good day at remarks on Saturday. Homeward needs more snow, but a month of dry will do that to such a sun exposed face. Shadow basin was bloody good fun though, and still barely tracked, some nice little lines through there and good options for drops. It cracks me up the number of people that ride shadow and just cruise down the cat track to get out of there again...
I think the reason for not many people using the shadow slopes is the uphill climb out at the botton which I was caught out with the first time I went to The Remarks.
Originally posted by: cassinaOriginally posted by: brighton_pumps
Looks far better than Hutt on Saturday as the Mid Towers was crudded with avalanche bombing. Virgin Mile was good though from what was left of the uncrudded. and I christened my new Line fat rockers. I must say I was wrong with my initial impression of rockers in general a few months back. They felt like AC4/50s on the groomed and made heavyish powder on the VM feel real easy. The softer tail offset the extra width as far as turning radius went. All the reviews I read about them gave me the impression they were very like the ACs so I was pretty sure I would like them even though I only got a limited demo try on them.
cant say i saw that one coming but cheers cass, thats why we dont mention mount hutt in powder plans
Originally posted by: brighton_pumpsOriginally posted by: cassinaOriginally posted by: southernthrashuphill climb at the bottom?Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
*edited 17 Jul 2010 16:08
114 punters passes confisacated in one week and banned until they attend traffic school, so much for providing an enjoyable experience. hope Nzski isnt getting ideas
That stuff is a way bigger deal in the states due to their liability and insurance issues.
Sounds like you scored porters, nice. Had a bloody good day at remarks on Saturday. Homeward needs more snow, but a month of dry will do that to such a sun exposed face. Shadow basin was bloody good fun though, and still barely tracked, some nice little lines through there and good options for drops. It cracks me up the number of people that ride shadow and just cruise down the cat track to get out of there again...
I think the reason for not many people using the shadow slopes is the uphill climb out at the botton which I was caught out with the first time I went to The Remarks.
I should have used the word Uphill Traverse perhaps meaning a gentle climb.
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
cant say i saw that one coming but cheers cass, thats why we dont mention mount hutt in powder plans
I've been holding back but curiosity has gotten the better of me.
Where were the pictures taken? They look to me like a bit of hiking was required but at least one seems to come off a track.
Thanks
Originally posted by: cassinaOriginally posted by: brighton_pumpsOriginally posted by: cassinastill dont what your talking about? the main face of shadow has 2-3 long flat areas that you can clear on a board if you hold your speed, so no doubt an expert on skis could also? sugarbowl at remarks also has some long flatsOriginally posted by: southernthrashuphill climb at the bottom?Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
*edited 17 Jul 2010 16:08
114 punters passes confisacated in one week and banned until they attend traffic school, so much for providing an enjoyable experience. hope Nzski isnt getting ideas
That stuff is a way bigger deal in the states due to their liability and insurance issues.
Sounds like you scored porters, nice. Had a bloody good day at remarks on Saturday. Homeward needs more snow, but a month of dry will do that to such a sun exposed face. Shadow basin was bloody good fun though, and still barely tracked, some nice little lines through there and good options for drops. It cracks me up the number of people that ride shadow and just cruise down the cat track to get out of there again...
I think the reason for not many people using the shadow slopes is the uphill climb out at the botton which I was caught out with the first time I went to The Remarks.
I should have used the word Uphill Traverse perhaps meaning a gentle climb.
do you mean when you drop over the backside to lake alta?
graemeh 3 out of 5 are inbounds off trails and the other 2 are a gentle 15min hike away
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
graemeh 3 out of 5 are inbounds off trails and the other 2 are a gentle 15min hike away
Thanks, it was no 4 that I was looking at when I made the comment about a "track".
Now I've seen the lake alta comment I realise that you are talking about remarkables (doh!).
I've only been there a couple of times and absolutely hated it. That was because I was a beginner and their beginner facilities used to suck.
Looks like I'll have to visit again and check out the rest of the field.
Nothing is a "gentle 15 min hike" in ski boots, I'll have to get my boarding skills sorted and go back on my new "smokin" board
sorry dude my pictures are of porters the alta comments are for cass. plenty of skiers seem to be able to make it up ok bro, but the hike does keep the punters away
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
sorry dude my pictures are of porters the alta comments are for cass. plenty of skiers seem to be able to make it up ok bro, but the hike does keep the punters away
Oh, OK, thanks.
We've been there a couple of times but the wife refuses to go back! Both times it was blowing like mad and getting ice blasted on the T was not fun.
I might have to put it back on the list for next season though.
fun hill on the right day if you know the right spots. happy to show you around some time
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
fun hill on the right day if you know the right spots. happy to show you around some time
Thanks.
I might just take you up on that one day.
I do remember some nice terrain off T3. I also remember one of the T's (T2 perhaps) as being insanely steep to go up.
yeah t2 is definitly a tester when the track ices up. just dont look back
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
yeah t2 is definitly a tester when the track ices up. just dont look back
I've got some AC50s at sierra snowboard in my wish list, they should handle it fine
Never had a problem with ice on T lines, I don't know if I've ever come across it or if it's just not such an issue on skis.
yeah im sure you notice it more on a board when the t track becomes rutted ice from skiers doing turns going up the t line. rough for kids though, if they fall they'l end up back at the bottom. Still ride it but its never good times
man check the metvuw forecast for this weekend, looks like 2 foot for sure, typically I am booked to take Isaac up to see his the family on Monday/Tuesday but then off to Castlehill for 3 nights, might still be good in those hidden little places
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im not going to bother because it'l change by tommorow but a big dump to setup roundhill and fox peak for us this weekend sounds good. Not to mention everywhere west of porters badly needs more snow
Actually at the moment it's not looking flash... could be a real snow-pack killer even for the whole South Island, especially for Temple and the Northern Craigies, a whole lotta moisture, and the 540 line is a bit too far south. BUT, it's a few days out yet, and I think the high over OZ could strengthen a bit yet which would push the low BWM is talking about slightly further south and east and extend its southerly fetch. If that doesn't happen then I seriously hope the moisture downgrades. If it comes of as snow the way it is currently progged then the Southern Lakes and Mackenzie will get absolutely puked on.
Anyone who can hit the southern lakes fields this Wednesday should...
its going to be epic, raining in wanaka now!
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Hopefully nice and cold? You lot over that way should be in for a treat.
Originally posted by: southernthrash
Actually at the moment it's not looking flash... could be a real snow-pack killer even for the whole South Island, especially for Temple and the Northern Craigies, a whole lotta moisture, and the 540 line is a bit too far south. BUT, it's a few days out yet, and I think the high over OZ could strengthen a bit yet which would push the low BWM is talking about slightly further south and east and extend its southerly fetch. If that doesn't happen then I seriously hope the moisture downgrades. If it comes of as snow the way it is currently progged then the Southern Lakes and Mackenzie will get absolutely puked on.
Anyone who can hit the southern lakes fields this Wednesday should...
so basically you dont know and its 2 early to say
hope you get sum brad but Tcs coverage looks paperthin at moment? could be coreshot city on the new stick
Im picking new board will arrive Wednesday which will suck. Core shots are part of riding, if you dont push the limits wheres the fun?
Southerntrash, its cold but not super cold i guess the temp started to drop around 3pm and we got maybe 2hours of rain tonight stopped raining now.
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The coming weekend's storm looks like a 2005 style rinser from the NSW coast. I wouldn't be getting my hopes up. It's a long way out so hopefully it doesn't happen.
Looking slightly friendlier this morning
Sat 24th - Clarke Glacier with southern lakes heli. Heli is something we have always wanted to do and have looked into it the last couple of seasons but never really committed fully to it. This year, we did some homework and with the W snowfall and good weather this weekend decided to go for it. S Lakes is the only operator to do Clarke glacier and they only do 3-4 trips a year on it so when they told us they were trying to organize it, we got pretty amped up. On first view of the glacier, it doesn't look that big - until you land on the thing. The area is stupendously big - vast. You know when you see a heli movie section and the chopper drops them off on a ridge and they all hunker down beside it before it flies off leaving them in calm powder filled solitude? Thats exactly how it is! and it never got old.
The snow was absolutely gorgeous boot to knee deep super dry fluff - some of the best i've ever seen. Terrain was varied from open bowls at the start through to narrow gullies and a huge amount of natural features. We had a bit of flat light on about 1/3 of one run but otherwise it was really good light. A few slides later in the day as it warmed up - 1 reasonable slab and some loose snow avalanches. I came wayy too close to a crevasse at one stage which was rathering sobering but other than that it was pure fun. There was no hint of edges hittin anything the higher up you were - it was just pure floaty powder - as they guide said, more like surfing than skating.
We did 6 runs which was plenty of fun as they were averaging 800-900m vert each so were pretty damn long. All in all a solid day out and something i'm really glad to have done.
Sun 25th - Remarks
Qtn was in cloud but Remarks was sitting nicely above it which noone in Qtn seemed to realise for the first half of the day - it was reasonably quiet until about lunch. Bluebird day and no wind so perfect park conditions as there wasn't much i was interested in hiking. Coverage was sparse enough, particularly in Shadow but there were some good lines here and there. We spent the day between the big park and the Stash and as always take my hat off to the remarks park team for a great setup. The stash is exactly the same as last year (which is no surprise as you are not gonna be moving that stuff around) but the lack of snow makes the features higher off the ground and consequently more dangerous. The house was closed though which was a real bummer as I smashed myself before i got to do it last year and was really looking forward to it Sun. The adv park had some really good riders gunning it which was great to see - especially this wee Japanese chick boosting effortless hits. Theres a wicked jump over a barrel lower in the park and they have some cool wall ride features too.
Mon 26th - Roundhill. It seems the word is out my friends.......Roundhill had 30-40cm of fresh Fri and the main face was tracked out fully when we got there. Until you see the size of that face for yourself, you wouldn't be surprised to hear that, but it really is enormous. the gully in bowl 2 had some beautiful snow deep in it and was reasonably shaded and in good condition. Did one run through the park but spent the majority of the time in the same area we hit on opening weekend and were still getting fresh lines late in the day. Had a chat to ski patrol about going out wide as the avo danger was considerable in the backcountry. We were in safe terrain but from the top of the rope tow we counted 12 slides in the back bowls and 3 more on the front face. Patrol said that when that snow came in, the conditions were absolutely epic. As much as know Roundhill is now getting notoriety and will be getting more crowded in good snow conditions, i am really glad they are getting the business as they are putting in a great effort year after year.
Remarks is well worth hiking at the moment man, snow is better than it looks once you're in it.
Nice weekend DS!
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Originally posted by: southernthrash
Remarks is well worth hiking at the moment man, snow is better than it looks once you're in it.
Yeah the snow was good and there were some good lines to be had. But cover is sparse for Remarks. I've been a bit spoiled of late with good dumps of snow though
We were looking at Gallipoli but considering the previous day, decided to have a fun park day. Looks good this week for some fresh.
Nice pics BP - anyone in Crystal?
Did anyone go to Lyford sunday?
check skeas hanmer vid DS, looks sick. 3 ppl on the poma!
nah crystal untracked bro, bit unstable really
has anybody been up TB yet this year?
Originally posted by: downsouth
Sat 24th - Clarke Glacier with southern lakes heli. Heli is something we have always wanted to do and have looked into it the last couple of seasons but never really committed fully to it. This year, we did some homework and with the W snowfall and good weather this weekend decided to go for it. S Lakes is the only operator to do Clarke glacier and they only do 3-4 trips a year on it so when they told us they were trying to organize it, we got pretty amped up. On first view of the glacier, it doesn't look that big - until you land on the thing. The area is stupendously big - vast. You know when you see a heli movie section and the chopper drops them off on a ridge and they all hunker down beside it before it flies off leaving them in calm powder filled solitude? Thats exactly how it is! and it never got old.
The snow was absolutely gorgeous boot to knee deep super dry fluff - some of the best i've ever seen. Terrain was varied from open bowls at the start through to narrow gullies and a huge amount of natural features. We had a bit of flat light on about 1/3 of one run but otherwise it was really good light. A few slides later in the day as it warmed up - 1 reasonable slab and some loose snow avalanches. I came wayy too close to a crevasse at one stage which was rathering sobering but other than that it was pure fun. There was no hint of edges hittin anything the higher up you were - it was just pure floaty powder - as they guide said, more like surfing than skating.
We did 6 runs which was plenty of fun as they were averaging 800-900m vert each so were pretty damn long. All in all a solid day out and something i'm really glad to have done.
Sun 25th - Remarks
Qtn was in cloud but Remarks was sitting nicely above it which noone in Qtn seemed to realise for the first half of the day - it was reasonably quiet until about lunch. Bluebird day and no wind so perfect park conditions as there wasn't much i was interested in hiking. Coverage was sparse enough, particularly in Shadow but there were some good lines here and there. We spent the day between the big park and the Stash and as always take my hat off to the remarks park team for a great setup. The stash is exactly the same as last year (which is no surprise as you are not gonna be moving that stuff around) but the lack of snow makes the features higher off the ground and consequently more dangerous. The house was closed though which was a real bummer as I smashed myself before i got to do it last year and was really looking forward to it Sun. The adv park had some really good riders gunning it which was great to see - especially this wee Japanese chick boosting effortless hits. Theres a wicked jump over a barrel lower in the park and they have some cool wall ride features too.
hmmmmm the clarke glacier.....good memories 06
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