28 replies to this topic

[frannyo]

OK so lots of people on here seem to like bc and anywhere but the main courses at a resort, but is there anyone left that actually likes them? Do the hardcore bd guys and gals ever use them, or is it just something you don't do?

[mogski]

Yeah I use them. Only to access lifts and entry points for the off-course stuff

[montoya]

sure, if there's some powder to play with we'll hit stuff on-piste. but it never lasts long...

do you like groomed courses? I usually get bored after a run or two.

[fukdane]

I like groomed courses yeah. They'll do me for quite a while, esp if there's not many people around.

[scouser]

I look much better on the courses than walloping about like a beginner in deep snow. Not that I don't try.

[SerreChe]

I love powder as well as groomed ones especially if they're really really steep (not too much of that in japan).

[IIIII]

How do you usually make the move over from the groomed to the powder. If there's too much I just get drowned in it. Any recommendations?

[Dougy]

The "Backcountry" here in my opnion is a total waste of time, it's just not worth the effort. From what I've seen most people's idea of off-piste is poaching lines under a lift just off the groomers. If you want real backcountry save some cash and go to Canada.

[klingon]

That may be so, it's just a bit more of a journey than going to Niigata/Nagano.

[db le p]

I find resort groomer riding to be boring, particularly on a regular snowboard. If I lived in a snow town I would get a carve board for resort days, or perhaps spend that time learning how to ski again.

ps - This thread appears to be well patronised by some long time members. I was shocked to see that SerreChe has been in in since 2000 yet so few posts.

[grungy-gonads]

I will have to comment then.

I like both.
I just like snow and being out there.

[SerreChe]

Yes 34, you are right not too many posts from me, I admit to it. I only tend to log-in late in the evening and only have the strength to put up a few posts before I fall asleep n start drooling all over my keyboard.

Other long time members have a few thousand posts... Impressive. 'Bless them. I also plead guilty to the fact that I have never hooked-up with other forum members on the slopes...

Btw, I am sure your Chamonix trip be be excellent!

[SerreChe]

By the way, as for grommed slopes, I always take both my skis and board with me. If powder is greeting me in the morning I tend to take the board, if it is hard-packed / icy, then out come the skis.

[Creek Boy]

groomers are nice for keeping mainstream skiers and boarders from eating my powder :p

[Toque]

Groomed slopes are BOOOOOORRRRRRRRIIIIIINNNNNGGGGG
Only good for getting into and out of the trees.

[gamera]

Hahaha I thought the same when I was young but now I feel groomed slopes are good for me. No damage to my old waists and knees

[its-a-clock]

I kinda like groomed courses that have been untouched - especially on fairly steep slopes. No people around, smooth speed. SOunds good to me.

[sunrise]

Gamera - you have to try skiing with the new skis - you might change your mind with a pair of fatties.

[Creek Boy]

sunrise, too bad you couldnt come out this past weekend. Hope to see you on the slopes again!!

[gamera]

Sunrise - fatties? My skis are enough fat though but humm... maybe not enuff compared with me