97/102(*) Open Trails At #Tremblant .
Please Note: Early partial posting with
editorial content to follow due to site
support/logistics.
T360 Proof Of Snow V-2
Please see all notes attached to V-1 in
yesterdays posting that are applicable
to this image. The purpose of V-2 is to
show the accuracy of the 160 cm scale
reference as indicated on the tail of the
horizontal ski.
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The significance of abundant raw material can not be overstated,
especially when up to just a few days ago, the surrounding regional
ground levels had “green” as the predominant colour of backdrop.
Essentially, the snow that’s fallen so far since the New Year period
has been largely retained in the absence of any significant thermal
influence at just cool enough Tremblant trail elevations. For sure,
the temps have been floating around and often quite close to Zero C
at base levels, some days on the Mountain too, but, the typical
elevation differential of -4 C to Summit levels has been a major
component of the snowfall retention you see above.
Another factor that we’ve drawn attention to is the solidly cold
overnights that have not only stabilized base conditions, but have
helped to inject frost deeper into the core mass of the Mountain
which is a super-important element of seasonal durability because
of the value it represents as stored refrigerant that is heat resistant
in the upcoming advance of spring. For right now though, the main
benefit in our opinion is in the consistent foundational quality that
we find every day in the groomed inventory, despite any little warm
bits that ebb and flow in the daily weather variations that can begin
to include solar energy at this time of season. Take a look at the 14
day long range daily high temps which now include the beginning
of March and you’ll see what we mean.
A Few Words About Equipment...
Yesterday we made a reference to the skis being
used by a local Expert as short radius, recreational
slalom skis, as a very good choice for Tremblant
versatile utility. We want to point out that the “Proof
Of Snow” above also features our own short turning
radius recreational slalom skis as support for this
utility concept.
Our theory is that if “carving” is a desirable technical
element, in an environment where either the trails
themselves, or the best lines within the trails are around,
or less than 10 metres width, why would you want the
longer turning radius that the average recreational ski
has at between 14-18 metres?
This typically means that to do short turns required by
either trail dimensions or desirable lines, the average
skier on average skis has to skid the skis sideways in
old style parallel turns.
If you want to develop carving technique at Tremblant,
or any other Eastern North American Ski Resort where
groomed trails are the primary surfaces, short length
and short turning radius will facilitate that genuine
carving technique better than any other ski design.
Additionally...
(a)Anyone that says these short SL skis are “no good”
in the bush, is ignoring the fact that they have a 123mm
tip and a 106mm tail and these widths can easily support
a skier in the sub-180lbs range in deep snow conditions.
At 165Lbs., we use our skis pictured above in the bush
successfully every day to monitor Sous Bois category zones.
(b)Anyone that says these short SL skis are “no good”
in moguls is ignoring the fact that at 160cm’s they are
totally EASY to swing around in bump-style anywhere.
(c)SL Style skis eat icy for breakfast. In Eastern North
America you’re going to run into that occasionally
and when most of your average friends are complaining
about that, you’ll be revving around fast, safe and
secure, wondering what all the fuss is about.
Bottom line... our theory is that a short SL style ski is
the ultimate, versatile, Tremblant/Eastern ski weapon.
Weather Notes:
Not as cold as yesterday, but still cool enough to
warrant attention to garment overlaps and closures
that will keep those pesky cool breezes that are
way more than breezes, if you’re descending at
any speed, from working their way inside your
envelop.
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Conditions Notes:
Please see yesterdays notes as they largely
apply directly to today as well.
97/102(*) Open Trails on the Archival Copy of Official Open
Trails, Grooming, Snowmaking, Lift Status and Mountain Conditions
for February 18, 2024, Courtesy of Tremblant.ca
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