see you tomorrow.. The boys are coming up from denver to track all the snow up
before the boys get there. hot tubs working ?
before the boys get there. hot tubs working ?
THUNDER MOUNTAIN LODGE SNOW REPORT I
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snorider075
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Mark can we get our deposit refunded for low snow conditions?LOL
2 days of monster deep snow - top weekend for sure. We broke open the sp from big creek to Leon today. Ran into keithcat and winterfreak, glad to see you made it back up with the xp. By the time we got back to the west side, the crowds of short tracks had arrived and commenced the stuckfest. snow is starting to set up, but it's still super deep. Trees next weekend will be off the hook!
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SSWIM
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Sounds like fun. I know Saturday when we broke over to Big Creek sleds were stuck everywhere. Leon would have been great yesterday.
You are spot on regarding the trees next weekend. Right now it is still plenty deep.
Sam
Yep, Saturday we started breaking open the SP, but only made it a couple miles in. Coming up from Bonham, there was so much snow (and play time) between Bonham and Big Creek that it took most of the day to even reach the SP! On days like that I sure love my 163!
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Stayed at TML on Jan 2 and 3, Great service and food - Thanks Mark and Billy. Snow was awesome.
Pics are now attached. A little snow at TML, a sled hiding in the tree, and just some great riding!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z7GB3AEfgg
Pics are now attached. A little snow at TML, a sled hiding in the tree, and just some great riding!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z7GB3AEfgg
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yesterday
Blue skies, great pow, and not another sledder in sight..
ps...dont go in the trees...its TOO deep...
Blue skies, great pow, and not another sledder in sight..
ps...dont go in the trees...its TOO deep...
58 miles today with wifey. She had a break out day. Shredder! Uphill turns, downhill turns, nasty side hills, you name it. She put most of the dudes to shame today. Awesome to watch! I'll try to get some vid from the iphoneizzle up on here soon.
Rode from VC to Cedar Mesa to Surface Creek, then broke trail (yes, broke trail 10 days after the storm) to Leon Lake, and down to the SP. Headed east to Plexiglass. North Fork Snowmobile clubs groomer was broke down there, nobody in sight.
Snow is bomber. Go anywhere. But we must have seen at least 10-12 different slides from the last storm cycle, and some were VERY large. Looks like most of the stuff that was gonna rip out has, but caution is still advised.
Accidentally got tipsy at TML after the ride. Those PBR's just kept appearing out of no where??!?!? Oh, and Bohica and Tudizzle have some SERIOUS competition in the wing contest. While not flavored with smuckers, Billy's wings are quite possibly the best I've ever had. TML was super busy and that was great to see.
Rode from VC to Cedar Mesa to Surface Creek, then broke trail (yes, broke trail 10 days after the storm) to Leon Lake, and down to the SP. Headed east to Plexiglass. North Fork Snowmobile clubs groomer was broke down there, nobody in sight.
Snow is bomber. Go anywhere. But we must have seen at least 10-12 different slides from the last storm cycle, and some were VERY large. Looks like most of the stuff that was gonna rip out has, but caution is still advised.
Accidentally got tipsy at TML after the ride. Those PBR's just kept appearing out of no where??!?!? Oh, and Bohica and Tudizzle have some SERIOUS competition in the wing contest. While not flavored with smuckers, Billy's wings are quite possibly the best I've ever had. TML was super busy and that was great to see.
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keep those PBR's coming.....
today.....never made it to TML...., oh well its a big place..
12-15" of champagne!!.
luckily, we had a CAT to rescue all the doo's
today.....never made it to TML...., oh well its a big place..
12-15" of champagne!!.
luckily, we had a CAT to rescue all the doo's
Thanks for the continued diligence Mark. March can't come soon enough...
By the way, Cedaredge is claiming the best ribs on the Mesa... I love ribs, you guys have ribs???
No worries, just trying to get some lively discussion going here.
Forgot, they also offer massages; you have any hired female help offering the same for us males? Perhaps blonde, 19 year old, former cheer leader, nymphomaniacs? Heck at 50+ and 30 plus years of holy matrimony I can have my fantasies, right. On second thought, never mind, the bride will kick my butt if she see's my rantings. Promise you won't mention it to her....!
Based on the photos above, I am guessing I will be using my Powder Jack. Hope it stays together; what do you think Tud?
I love to stir the pot....!
Stay safe and safe riding. Keep the great reports coming and thanks for all you do Mark.
Chaos
By the way, Cedaredge is claiming the best ribs on the Mesa... I love ribs, you guys have ribs???
No worries, just trying to get some lively discussion going here.
Forgot, they also offer massages; you have any hired female help offering the same for us males? Perhaps blonde, 19 year old, former cheer leader, nymphomaniacs? Heck at 50+ and 30 plus years of holy matrimony I can have my fantasies, right. On second thought, never mind, the bride will kick my butt if she see's my rantings. Promise you won't mention it to her....!
Based on the photos above, I am guessing I will be using my Powder Jack. Hope it stays together; what do you think Tud?
I love to stir the pot....!
Stay safe and safe riding. Keep the great reports coming and thanks for all you do Mark.
Chaos
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snorider075
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The ribs are ridiculous will not be disapointed!
Chaos, Wait till you taste our ribs, I think you will be impressed. 47 Natl. Award winning ribs. I really like them. We do have a Massage Therapist this year also. So far she has been working out well. As for the Powderjack, you will need it this year with all the snow and don't worry we have the Original Highjacker for sale at the lodge when needed. Look forward to seeing you in March, Mark
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Avalanche rescue class at Thunder Mountain Lodge
Prerequisite: Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue classroom session.
Learn: The fastest way to find a beacon, to search efficiently for multiple beacons, search patterns for multiple beacons, accurate pinpointing, common mistakes in rescue, find someone without a beacon, probe for a victim , effective shoveling techniques, how to work as a team, lead and execute a fast avalanche rescue.
Instructor: Mike Duffy. Level I & II Avalanche instructor Colorado Mountain College, rescue/avalanche team leader/avalanche mission coordinator Vail Mountain Rescue Group, instructor Walter Kirch Avalanche Seminars, graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding, AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by BCA, Snowpulse, and Ortovox.
Colorado:
February 13, 2011 Grand Mesa
location: Thunder Mountain Lodge. 20658 Baron Lake Dr Cedaredge, CO 81413 www.thundermountainlodge.net 877-470-6548
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday.
Cost: $69
Sign up: duffyww1@aol.com. Send check to: Thunder Mountain Lodge PO Box 726 Cedaredge, CO 81413
Course content:
• Single and multiple beacon searches.
o Search patterns.
o Walk by test.
o Working as a team.
o Accurate pinpointing.
o Effective shoveling
o Common mistakes in beacon searches.
• Probing
o Finding someone without a beacon
o Effective probing and pinpointing deep burials
• Rescue techniques.
o It not just looking at a beacon.
o Analyzing the avalanche and finding the most likely burial point.
o Coordination and step by step procedures for a fast rescue.
o Leadership and team work.
o probing and probe lines.
o Mistakes in rescue.
• Rescue scenarios.
o Group timed rescue.
o Find victims with and without beacons.
What to bring:
• Warm clothes and extra gloves. Dress much warmer than you would expect. We have never cancelled a class due to weather.
• Food and water.
• Sunscreen.
• Your avalanche gear: beacon, shovel, probe.
• Good health, please let us know if you have health conditions or concerns. We will be walking/running up and down hills on the rescue scenario and rescue station.
We supply: Beacons, shovels and probes if you do not have them.
On the Snow Avalanche Rescue Class
Learn to rescue at a professional level.Outdoors on the snow.
Prerequisite: Four hour avalanche awareness, avoidance and rescue classroom session.
Learn: The fastest way to find a beacon, to search efficiently for multiple beacons, search patterns for multiple beacons, accurate pinpointing, common mistakes in rescue, find someone without a beacon, probe for a victim , effective shoveling techniques, how to work as a team, lead and execute a fast avalanche rescue.
Instructor: Mike Duffy. Level I & II Avalanche instructor Colorado Mountain College, rescue/avalanche team leader/avalanche mission coordinator Vail Mountain Rescue Group, instructor Walter Kirch Avalanche Seminars, graduate of National Avalanche School, National Academy of Winter Guiding, AVPRO. Mountain Snowmobiler for 20 years. Member American Avalanche Association. Trained by BCA, Snowpulse, and Ortovox.
Colorado:
February 13, 2011 Grand Mesa
location: Thunder Mountain Lodge. 20658 Baron Lake Dr Cedaredge, CO 81413 www.thundermountainlodge.net 877-470-6548
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday.
Cost: $69
Sign up: duffyww1@aol.com. Send check to: Thunder Mountain Lodge PO Box 726 Cedaredge, CO 81413
Course content:
• Single and multiple beacon searches.
o Search patterns.
o Walk by test.
o Working as a team.
o Accurate pinpointing.
o Effective shoveling
o Common mistakes in beacon searches.
• Probing
o Finding someone without a beacon
o Effective probing and pinpointing deep burials
• Rescue techniques.
o It not just looking at a beacon.
o Analyzing the avalanche and finding the most likely burial point.
o Coordination and step by step procedures for a fast rescue.
o Leadership and team work.
o probing and probe lines.
o Mistakes in rescue.
• Rescue scenarios.
o Group timed rescue.
o Find victims with and without beacons.
What to bring:
• Warm clothes and extra gloves. Dress much warmer than you would expect. We have never cancelled a class due to weather.
• Food and water.
• Sunscreen.
• Your avalanche gear: beacon, shovel, probe.
• Good health, please let us know if you have health conditions or concerns. We will be walking/running up and down hills on the rescue scenario and rescue station.
We supply: Beacons, shovels and probes if you do not have them.
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