It's the Final Countdown (Shred Season)

In a post with a totally original name, inspired by a song I'm sure no one has ever heard, I will discuss the impending season and the various countdown clocks in motion.



29 days to the traditional Mount Snow Thanksgiving kick off
58 days to Jackson Hole part two - Shredding with Santa
80 days to Utah "get me two"
123 days to South Lake Tahoe - Hittin' up Heavenly

Of course, this is by no means an inclusive list.  Many shred-tacular events will be happening before, after, and in between.  Almost none of the East Coast trips that define the season are listed here.  There has already been a quick jib session to Mount Snow and surely a VT weekend will occur in the next two or so weeks when Killington opens its doors.  Will we get to Maine or New Hampshire this season?  Jay Peak?  The Burlington area?  Where will the snow and the storms take us this season?  How many miles will the Seenbaru put on it's inaugural shred season?

We should also already start thinking about the follow-up to Boloney Moguls' inaugral video, None More Blacker, EXCEPTIONALLY STYLISH.  Will the follow-up live up to the hype or be loaded with Boloney Moguls' signature style of fail?  In thinking about it, that's probably the same thing.  You can go anywhere for extreme tricks and amazing riding.  You come to Boloney Moguls when you want to see retards on ice.

Officially Some of the Best Ski Gear Ever (Retro Rocks)

While flipping through the interwebs, I came across this gem of a film, "Snow Daze."  According to the brief youtube description, it was the last Sims team video before their first buy out.  I forget my early snowboarding history, and don't really have any idea what they are talking about.  What I know for sure is, this clip from the epic snow saga features some of the best shred, style, and gear I have ever seen.  Those wondering about Christmas ideas?  Take a look at this gear, find it, buy it.

Zip Line! (Heavenly Rocks)

Holy crap!  I think I'm not even going to bother bringing my board to Heavenly in March.  No one told me that they have the longest zip line in the continental U.S.  I have no idea how much it costs to ride, but I don't particularly care.  I will go "zipping" along the resort on this thing.  Check it out!

Snow in October (or how Power Seen missed out a third time)

Hey all, Dong Stül checking in here, due to the fact that once again Power Seen lives very far from all things that are good. As we all spend our days and nights patiently waiting for the winter season to officially begin, Mount Snow repeated their early season opening from last year, and put up a mini park for October 17th, and 18th.  Aided by about 2 hours of fresh falling snow (goggles were needed for more than just style), crusty lips, crowds, and to many park rats to count made up for a very wonderful Sunday in October as Brown Matt, Tim and I ventured north to get on snow for the first time this season.  Oversized clothing was laughed at, and back breaking crashes were had, all while Power Seen was rained on in the swamps of DC. Maybe next year he can get on snow in October too.  Until then, pray for snow!

Sucking the Tetons (Free for Friday)

With news that BP and myself will be back to Jackson Hole in two months, I'm getting really amped up about the Grand Tetons.  In honor of that, check out the Sucking the Tetons segment from None More Blacker now.  Dreaming of the powder days of December.  And yes, I'll be wearing my Santa suit while shredding.

Sunday River Opens (SkitheEast)

In a quick update to yesterday's post, Sunday River is now open.  In addition to that, they've posted what may be the most boring, least exciting video of said opening ever.  Watch it only for proof that there is snow on the East Coast.

A Basin Open (The Winter Spreads)

My fondest - well most terrifying - memories of Colorado were probably at Arapahoe Basin.  Now Arapahoe Basin is open for the X season.  This monster mountain equipped with the huge front side plus the nutso steep and expansive Montezuma bowl is now letting riders and skiers in to kill it all day long at the high altitudes.

Nothing like tapping the Rockies with a Coors Light and delicious CO pow.  It definitely has a light cover now, but it's amazing to see how much snow and how many trails (and how much of the bowls are covered) only at October 14th.  This season is already shaping up to be an impressive one.  The CO kids probably already have a few days on the hill considering Loveland has been open for a week.  Jackson, Utah, and the Sierra Nevadas are taking some pretty decent dumpings too.  Giddyup.

Like Dan says, the snow at A Basin is so awesome because of all the tears of the Arapahoe tribe.  Photography above kindled borrowed from Sean Kerrick Sullivan.

But, we must be thankful for what's going on here on the Right Coast.  Wild Stallions shipped (and I've viewed the greatness).  Also, as the bum himself chastised me for not commenting about, Killy got some snow, and has also began snow making.  Wahoo.  Killy open before November 1?  I think it could happen.  Maybe Jay or Stowe will open up shop first.  The race is on.


UPDATE:  And the winner is:  Sunday River.  They opened today with a total of one lift and one trail.  Count it!