How warm can it get?

["Followup-To:" header set to rec.skiing.alpine.moderated.] On 2005-02-05,
MattB penned:
Your Worst Nightmare wrote:
We are supposed to go skiing/snowboarding in Wisconsin tomorrow (4hr drive
each way), but it's supposed to be 54 degrees! How warm can it get before
the skiing is ruined? Will it be slush and terrible at 54; they have a
35-40in base.

It will be good if you don't mind slush. Better than when it gets cold again
anyway. I don't mind slush so much but some hate it. If you hate it stay
home.

Matt

I hate slush and I cannot lie!

Of course, slush is responsible for one of my many knee injuries. Okay, fine,
slush plus poor technique. Still, I find it's a lot easier to tweak my knee
in "heavy" snow, like slush.

--
monique
Longmont, CO

Monique Y. Mudama wrote:

I hate slush and I cannot lie!

Of course, slush is responsible for one of my many knee injuries.
Okay, fine,
slush plus poor technique. Still, I find it's a lot easier to tweak
my knee
in "heavy" snow, like slush.


Slush is responsible for my cracked ribs.

The only time I don't mind it is when it's spring and the skiing days
are numbered.

Martha

Black Metal Martha wrote:
Monique Y. Mudama wrote:

I hate slush and I cannot lie!

Of course, slush is responsible for one of my many knee injuries.

Okay, fine,

slush plus poor technique. Still, I find it's a lot easier to tweak

my knee

in "heavy" snow, like slush.



Slush is responsible for my cracked ribs.

The only time I don't mind it is when it's spring and the skiing days
are numbered.

Martha


I think it can be fun, but it definitely requires aggressive technique
and a nice bouncy unweight during the lead change.

If I could choose it would be multiple feet of champagne powder every
day, but when it's slushy I can still have a good time.

Matt

Nevhision wrote:

I assumed it was going to be too slushy and canceled my trip to Alpine
Valley.


Alpine Valley is just that - a valley. The temp in the valley can be
colder than the weather station in East Troy. Unfortunately AP does not
have a webcam or an on-site weather station.

I've been to AP when the temperature has been warm. There have been a
couple of spots that were truely slushy (standing water under the snow),
but most of the trails were just very soft snow and the experience was
like surfing in thick water. It was fun.

Check out Tyrol Basin's web site. Tyrol is also in valley. The place
saves a huge pile of snow using tarps to cover it, and has a snow
festival in June.

Dean

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote:

["Followup-To:" header set to rec.skiing.alpine.moderated.] On 2005-02-06, The
Real Bev penned:

My mom and I are both compulsive about never being late. My concession to
normality is to leave at the appointed time and then not look at my watch
until I get there. Knowing what time it is won't get me there any faster
(and besides, I've already allowed 10 to 15 minutes for unexpected
emergencies like traffic jams) and just increases the tension level.

I have this problem, too. To me, "on time" is typically at least 15 minutes
early, just in case. Drives my husband nuts. He goes by the "leave just in
time to arrive three minutes late, assuming traffic is ideal" policy. *groan*

Must be a girl/guy thing. If I don't have to help set up the chairs I
figure I'm late :-(

I can't keep my eyes off the clock when I'm in my car, but on my motorcycle
there's no clock, which is actually kind of nice because, as you say, looking
at the clock is just stressful.

You bike too? Dirt and/or street? Been a while, but my Kawasaki KDX175
still works although the Suzuki GS550 is dead.

--
Cheers,
Bev
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++
"Rats cry when they hear about my life." -- Dilbert

The Real Bev wrote:

I have this problem, too. To me, "on time" is typically at least 15 minutes
early, just in case. Drives my husband nuts. He goes by the "leave just in
time to arrive three minutes late, assuming traffic is ideal" policy. *groan*


Must be a girl/guy thing. If I don't have to help set up the chairs I
figure I'm late :-(

Not exactly. I am always 15 minutes early. But my wife thinks nothing
of being late. Irritating to no end...

----------------------
Chester Bullock,
It doesn't make a difference what temperature a room is, it's always
room temperature.
- Steven Wright

Chester Bullock wrote:

The Real Bev wrote:

I have this problem, too. To me, "on time" is typically at least 15 minutes
early, just in case. Drives my husband nuts. He goes by the "leave just in
time to arrive three minutes late, assuming traffic is ideal" policy. *groan*

Must be a girl/guy thing. If I don't have to help set up the chairs I
figure I'm late :-(

Not exactly. I am always 15 minutes early. But my wife thinks nothing
of being late. Irritating to no end...

Yet another instance of opposites attracting. Happens almost often
enough to make you believe in intelligent design.

--
Cheers, Bev
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"Arguing on the internet is like running a race in the Special
Olympics: even if you win, you're still retarded."

On 2005-02-07, The Real Bev penned:
"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote:

I can't keep my eyes off the clock when I'm in my car, but on my motorcycle
there's no clock, which is actually kind of nice because, as you say,
looking at the clock is just stressful.

You bike too? Dirt and/or street? Been a while, but my Kawasaki KDX175
still works although the Suzuki GS550 is dead.

I'd never been on a bike at all until last summer, when my husband and I took
the MFC class together. He instantly bought a new CBR600RR, and I followed
suit a few weeks later with a used BMW R1100R. (Big bike, but not nearly as
twitchy as his Honda. I debated a lot, but with the MFC classes I felt
confident I could handle it, which I can, though I do sometimes think I'd be
more confident on a smaller bike. It's really just the size. That beemer is
farkin huge.)

So, just street so far. If I want to play in dirt, I take my mountain bike.

--
monique
Longmont, CO

Your Worst Nightmare wrote:
We are supposed to go skiing/snowboarding in Wisconsin tomorrow (4hr
drive each way), but it's supposed to be 54 degrees! How warm can it get
before the skiing is ruined? Will it be slush and terrible at 54; they
have a 35-40in base.

Slush can be one of the treats of skiing. It does require a solid carve
anywhere on the mountain, since it offers no sideslip compromise. The
ski tail has to follow the shovel. I find slush and crud to be a
wonderful treat - I'll sometimes bring out the 225cm downhills (or the
short 215cm DHs if I'm feeling weak) just for slush blasting.

However, warm days don't always equal skiing slush. It's usually cooler
during the night before, so the snow sets nicely. Examine the slopes you
will be skiing, and plan your ski day to ski each slope shortly after
the sun hits it. With proper planning you can ski just softening snow
run after run and never hit slush. Such days can be the highlight of a
season if done properly.

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
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On 2005-02-07, The Real Bev penned:
"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote:

I can't keep my eyes off the clock when I'm in my car, but on my
motorcycle
there's no clock, which is actually kind of nice because, as you say,
looking at the clock is just stressful.

You bike too? Dirt and/or street? Been a while, but my Kawasaki KDX175
still works although the Suzuki GS550 is dead.

I'd never been on a bike at all until last summer, when my husband and I
took
the MFC class together. He instantly bought a new CBR600RR, and I
followed
suit a few weeks later with a used BMW R1100R. (Big bike, but not nearly
as
twitchy as his Honda. I debated a lot, but with the MFC classes I felt
confident I could handle it, which I can, though I do sometimes think I'd
be
more confident on a smaller bike. It's really just the size. That beemer
is
farkin huge.)

So, just street so far. If I want to play in dirt, I take my mountain
bike.

--
monique
Longmont, CO

That's a lot of bike for a beginner, just be very careful. There is more
power there than meets the eye. I always recommend a small bike for
beginners for the first two years and then a gradual build up to get used to
the power, weight and handling capabilities. The BMW is a very nice bike
(that is 1100cc bike right?).

JQ
Dancing on the edge