Northern Rockies/Alberta Big Sky 2020-2021

[Tiki]

Beautiful! I just missed this opportunity.

 

[dovski]

Supporting the local Warren Miller performing arts center and the performing arts was the theme of this afternoon.

A socially distanced concert was rather surreal and a sensory overload with the glistening snow, your choice of snow shoes or cross country ski‘s while listening via Bluetooth head sets handed out to listen to the classical pieces performed from a 1900s era Steinway.

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Glenn you talents never cease to amaze us. Now correct me if I am wrong but based on the positioning of your hands it looks like you are play Chopin

 

[skidrew]

Though I doubt I'll get to Big Sky to ski this year, I can't help but taunt myself by checking the webcams every so often. But they seem to not be running the two base cams this season (on Swifty and Ramcharger). Are they out of commission (thought they were working this summer) or has BS turned them off so people can't either check the lift lines or whether folks are adhering to Covid protocols?

 

[Talisman]

But they seem to not be running the two base cams this season (on Swifty and Ramcharger). Are they out of commission (thought they were working this summer) or has BS turned them off so people can't either check the lift lines or whether folks are adhering to Covid protocols?

A number of ski areas are supposedly not running their base area cams this season. My take is that images of base area congestion are best avoided during the pandemic.

 

[Jersey Skier]

Supporting the local Warren Miller performing arts center and the performing arts was the theme of this afternoon.

A socially distanced concert was rather surreal and a sensory overload with the glistening snow, your choice of snow shoes or cross country ski‘s while listening via Bluetooth head sets handed out to listen to the classical pieces performed from a 1900s era Steinway.

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looks no different than musicians playing on the NYC Subway platform.

 

[BS Slarver]

@Jersey Skier - similar but the scenery
Is just slightly different.
@skidrew - sorry to hear you won’t be joining us, it’s early yet, keep the faith and yes base cams are down for obvious reasons this year.

Not sure what’s up with the Andesite snow cams and reports, Both posted 5” but can tell you lone peak side was knee deep with drifts to thigh. Mountain is starting to shape up.

 

[Jersey Skier]

@Jersey Skier - similar but the scenery
Is just slightly different.
@skidrew - sorry to hear you won’t be joining us, it’s early yet, keep the faith and yes base cams are down for obvious reasons this year.

Not sure what’s up with the Andesite snow cams and reports, Both posted 5” but can tell you lone peak side was knee deep with drifts to thigh. Mountain is starting to shape up.

Lucky you moved. Hunter closed today and tomorrow due to covid.

 

[BS Slarver]

I heard it was an epic disaster.
The stuff I’m hearing about the patrol and the west side isn’t healthy

 

[Sibhusky]

A number of ski areas are supposedly not running their base area cams this season. My take is that images of base area congestion are best avoided during the pandemic.

Our base area view has disappeared as well.

 

[bubbamsu]

Boyne has purposely either turned off the cams, like Big Sky, or pointed them away from the lift lines, like the 6 Man Lift at Boyne Mtn in Michigan. We were told by employees that they do not want the public to see any potential congestion for fear of bad publicity or being seen as not taking the necessary precautions.

I can't speak for Big Sky, going in March, but for their Michigan properties, I believe they are doing it right.

 

[BS Slarver]

Well, I'm happy to report the lifties are doing it right. Small altercation in the lift line two days ago when a guest would not cover up his nose with his mask sighting a "medical condition ". The lift attendant promptly shamed him in front of the line and told him this is private property and the policies are listed from the billboard entering the canyon to the entrance, all the way to the lift, not sure how you missed every one of them ?
supervisor quickly resolved the issue with, " we are going to have to ask you to leave the premises." escorted off, well handled.

 

[OnEdge]

Well, I'm happy to report the lifties are doing it right. Small altercation in the lift line two days ago when a guest would not cover up his nose with his mask sighting a "medical condition ". The lift attendant promptly shamed him in front of the line and told him this is private property and the policies are listed from the billboard entering the canyon to the entrance, all the way to the lift, not sure how you missed every one of them ?
supervisor quickly resolved the issue with, " we are going to have to ask you to leave the premises." escorted off, well handled.

That is fantastic - thank you for relaying!

 

[Talisman]

Mountain is starting to shape up.

Of course the mountain is shaping up, I have been working out of state since just after New Years and it has snowed almost every day. It is a lot to ask, but please track out every skiable square foot before I get back.

 

[AmyPJ]

@BS Slarver, I've gotten some reports that it's very low tide there right now? Utah is having its driest winter on record. We were hoping to get some decent off-piste opportunities while we're there in two weeks, but aren't sure if that's going to be reality. I know that our forecast is looking up starting this Friday, but we are in a day late, dollar short situation in the Wasatch right now. So, what are things looking like in BS?

 

[BS Slarver]

i'll soot you a PM - later or feel free to do the same. We are heading out for first tracks this morning. Yes, i know its MLK weekend so that should say something
When the mountain reports 2", it's more than likely we got pockets of 6" in the trees and glades. Today / tonight is 2-4" so again you never know. Watching the new snow cam is funny, the wind has been blowing so hard lately, nothing stays on the table. BS is always modest in their reporting.

Edit - we will help you find the goods !

 

[Talisman]

@BS Slarver, I've gotten some reports that it's very low tide there right now? Utah is

Even at low tide there are still lots of fun to be had at Big Sky. Be prepared for some base damage.

 

[AmyPJ]

Even at low tide there are still lots of fun to be had at Big Sky. Be prepared for some base damage.

LOL have plenty of that already! I’ve e been holding out on having my husband tune mine until we get more snow. He’s been taking lots of burrs our out of edges this season.

 

[ejj]

Even at low tide there are still lots of fun to be had at Big Sky. Be prepared for some base damage.

Skiing at BS is always a threat to bases! I don’t mind! skis are relatively cheap.

 

[Talisman]

Skiing at BS is always a threat to bases!

P-tex is evil and must be punished!

 

[BS Slarver]

Happy 25th anniversary to one of the most iconic lifts anywhere. So glad management put lifts ahead of hotels.