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What would you pay to ski untracked in a ski area?
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First tracks breakfast.
You paid for an overpriced meal at the summit house and got to ski Green valley for 30 mins before they opened the resort.
You were then allowed to score fresh tracks in the rest of the resort while the punters were approaching the top on the lifts.
It became so popular that you had to book it in advance and it sold out when the forecast was good,
It started off well then gradually over time developed into a farce.
The breakfast got worse and worse and it ended up with people in the Summit House actually forming a line by the door with a patroller doing his/her best to keep the hordes from breaking the door down.
Since the toilet was reached by going outside the clever powder pigs begged to be let out to have a pee/poop and then lurked outside so you could be first.
Although i liberally used it and paid the cost gladly...... I was happy when they cancelled it.
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That price should afford you the opportunity to be one of the first human groomers down l'Internationale. Available only on non-powder days or days with significant control work37$'s
IMO, there should be a donation box at the front of the patrol lane for 2 in which those lucky enough to snag a single on a busy day can make a donation to patrol (BARK / Volly) for their good fortune
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Couldn't agree more.Having a bit of flexibility in my work schedule, knowing the nooks and crannies of the local resorts, and keeping a nuanced eye on the weather forecast seems to work pretty well, even in these ever-more-crowded days.
Despite the crowds I have never felt deprived of fresh tracks this season. A bit of local savvy, heading in the opposite direction to the herd and knowing your hill intimately means you can get more than your fair share....plus when It does eventually get completely tracked out I head for the sidecountry and backcounty where I always get fresh tracks.
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My advice to frustrated resort skiers is to join a ski patrol at your favourite resort. You'll get as many powder runs as you can fit into an hour for free (before opening). Downside is then you spend the rest of the day fixing rope lines, lifting tower pads, and helping broken skiers (which is actually the best part).
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Trick to getting fresh tracks all day is just to ski where you and the others haven't already skied. Works for me every time there is pow.
Realistically, the only current way to get a satisfying powder day is to go backcountry midweek or heli when the weather cooperates.
My advice to frustrated resort skiers is to join a ski patrol at your favourite resort. You'll get as many powder runs as you can fit into an hour for free (before opening). Downside is then you spend the rest of the day fixing rope lines, lifting tower pads, and helping broken skiers (which is actually the best part).
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I appreciate the Ski Patrolers but you'll have a hard time convincing me they get more shots at fresh pow. Gotta do that because you believe in it not for the perks IMO.Â
Trick to getting fresh tracks all day is just to ski where you and the others haven't already skied. Works for me every time there is pow.Â
You are very wise (not sarcastic). But ski patrolling is super fun. I recommend it to every skier.
Most of my ski days are in the backcountry or on Search And Rescue missions. So I usually only get just one pleasant run per day. I'll always trade a bunch of laps at a resort for one great backcountry ski.
Cheers.
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