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April hit me like a ton of bricks

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Notaskibum
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It's March 2021, the storms keep rolling in, the snow is deep, it's sunny and you're popping off on your 2x4s, sending cliffs, learning new tricks etc. The vibe is all time.

Next thing you know it's April 1st, it's 80 degrees in the valley and the season is about to end and you ain't know how you're gonna survive. You're looking at flights to Oregon and buying a spring pass to the bird but you can't fight off the inevitable feeling... The season is over.

Where do we go from here?
Apr 2 2021 12:13AM
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weatcoast
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The mental turmoil has BEGUN
Apr 2 2021 12:28AM
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ericforman
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I feel like it was just october, sitting around waiting for the first snow.
Apr 2 2021 12:31AM
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musclehamster
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NotaskibumIt's March 2021, the storms keep rolling in, the snow is deep, it's sunny and you're popping off on your 2x4s, sending cliffs, learning new tricks etc. The vibe is all time.

Next thing you know it's April 1st, it's 80 degrees in the valley and the season is about to end and you ain't know how you're gonna survive. You're looking at flights to Oregon and buying a spring pass to the bird but you can't fight off the inevitable feeling... The season is over.

Where do we go from here?


Alaska
Apr 2 2021 1:23AM
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Jerry.at.tricks
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It’s fucking dumping here in AK right now. And there is no end in sight. Not sure what you’re talking about.
Apr 2 2021 1:27AM
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Obama_care
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Life be moving so fast now dont know if it's covid or just growing up
Apr 2 2021 1:31AM
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ReturnToMonkey
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It looks like there's gonna be one more little try next week but after this 50+ degree weekend, idk how much snow therell be. Hopefully this doesn't mean the river season is as lame as it's been lately. And the wildfire season...
Apr 2 2021 1:57AM
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Treegrabber
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Learn to skate
Apr 2 2021 9:09AM
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Notaskibum
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musclehamsterAlaska


Google says alyeska closes on april 25th, basically no different than utah
Apr 2 2021 9:44AM
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r00kie
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It was snowing in Detroit yesterday. Just have to wait for second winter to come around, it always does.
Apr 2 2021 9:51AM
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jakeordie
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r00kieJust have to wait for second winter to come around, it always does.

Most of Utah shuts down right when it rolls in.
Apr 2 2021 11:33AM
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John18_6
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Tore my MCL the very week before spring slush season started. Had to miss the best part of the whole season. That hit me like a ton of bricks
Apr 2 2021 11:51AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Bird has at least another month my guy
Apr 2 2021 11:57AM
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Notaskibum
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BigPurpleSkiSuitBird has at least another month my guy


I'm running out of days on my ikon tho
Apr 2 2021 12:05PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I wouldn't buy a spring pass, but if youre gonna ski here next year you can ski the rest of the year on a season's pass methinks
NotaskibumI'm running out of days on my ikon tho
Apr 2 2021 12:08PM
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Granby_killdozer
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Get a dirtbike and then skiing will become your off-season sport because It's pretty hard to beat a motorcycle that can go highway speeds on dirt and handle big ass jumps with ease. I moved across the country to ski and can honestly say I'd rather ride my dirtbike most days. Shits so fun.
Apr 2 2021 12:09PM
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CowboySkibop
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I feel bad, I since I went mountain biking last week it killed all my motivation to go skiing, its the last weekend for us too
Apr 2 2021 12:20PM
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50Kal
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NotaskibumWhere do we go from here?


1. Find a summer job
2. Save some money
3. Drink heavily and grill
4. Make love vigorously (hopefully not solo)
5. Repeat 2,3,4
6. Buy a discounted pass in September or apply to jobs with passes
7. Start skiing in November

This guide should get you through the summer.
Apr 2 2021 12:34PM
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MaimHelp
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Craw_DaddyGet a dirtbike and then skiing will become your off-season sport because It's pretty hard to beat a motorcycle that can go highway speeds on dirt and handle big ass jumps with ease. I moved across the country to ski and can honestly say I'd rather ride my dirtbike most days. Shits so fun.


Out of everything I’ve done I still rather ski, just personally preference tbh
Apr 2 2021 12:35PM
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CowboySkibop
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Craw_DaddyGet a dirtbike and then skiing will become your off-season sport because It's pretty hard to beat a motorcycle that can go highway speeds on dirt and handle big ass jumps with ease. I moved across the country to ski and can honestly say I'd rather ride my dirtbike most days. Shits so fun.


I feel, but with mountain biking, I love skiing with all my being but it sort of has just been the activity that gets me through the winter until trails open and I can shred my ass off in the brown pow
Apr 2 2021 12:41PM
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AlaskaDogfart
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NSG time
Apr 2 2021 2:30PM
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MastePoleWhacker
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50Kal1. Find a summer job
2. Save some money
3. Drink heavily and grill
4. Make love vigorously (hopefully not solo)
5. Repeat 2,3,4
6. Buy a discounted pass in September or apply to jobs with passes
7. Start skiing in November

This guide should get you through the summer

Every single summer
Apr 2 2021 11:58PM
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BallHooter
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HA! i dont wana hear it tbh, my season ended on fucking march 9th :)))))))))
Apr 3 2021 12:01AM
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50Kal
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MastePoleWhackerEvery single summer


I’ve been on this schedule for about 11 years.
Apr 3 2021 1:53AM
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ASAPCarter
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My truck read 80° in the parking lot at bear today. Crazy stuff considering it was dumping hella hard in Arizona just a week ago. Just praying Snowbowl stays open into may again this season so I can squeeze in another 10 or so days.
Apr 3 2021 3:08AM
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