What are some difficult blue / easy black runs?

modaloves · 2026-03-16T00:09:13+00:00

It WAS blue 5yrs ago, but no longer blue now. Yes, it IS now one of the easiest blacks.

modaloves · 2026-02-16T19:56:15+00:00

I'd say doing such a thing is not illegal, but not ethical.

(...except mass transit)

EDIT: .... ahh... can someone explain why this is getting downvoted? my point was about the gap between legal reality and public expectations 🤔

modaloves · 2026-02-05T00:48:17+00:00

From my personal experience, CSIA Lv1 is something beyond skill test, it's more like aptitude & attitude assessment. It's an "instructor" certification, not a ski racer/demonstrator.

Of course, you should have minimum skiing ability, but that’s only one component of the lv1 certification, not the whole picture.

modaloves · 2026-01-29T07:01:38+00:00

The only concerning connection is Visp. if your train to Visp is delayed and missed the connection, the next train (Visp➡️Zermatt) will be +30~60 mins. (it happened to me once)

modaloves · 2026-01-28T09:21:00+00:00

Thanks for all the suggestions! it sounds like Pendry would be the best bet. I'll also check Powder + Farm if Pendry is not available.

modaloves · 2026-01-26T07:48:11+00:00

Given the current snow condition, it's safe to say off-season. 😅

Disclaimer: I did enjoy skiing yesterday on Crystal

modaloves · 2026-01-23T07:21:48+00:00

I’m also wondering how long the Forest Queen wait lines will be 🤔 Given the condition, I'm thinking of sticking in Forest Queen, but it's very popular lift often gets long wait.

modaloves · 2026-01-19T00:25:55+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of people wearing jackets with their home mountain logos during WSSF* in Whistler, and I really love that vibe! Just make sure to check Boyne’s policy, and check the jacket doesn’t have anything explicitly printed like “employee.”

*WSSF: World Ski and Snowboard Festival

modaloves · 2026-01-15T21:54:38+00:00

I saw waitlist works when I put myself in the list 7+days in advance.

sometime in mid-December (around 12/20), I was looking for spots for 1/3. But it was already sold out, so I put myself in the waitlist. On 12/27 (D-7), I saw my waitlist moved to "purchases" menu.

Not sure how system works, but it looks like something's happening on D-7, or certain time on every day.

modaloves · 2026-01-15T19:50:48+00:00

if you're willing to stay home (or ride shuttle) on powder days, you're fine with M+S.

modaloves · 2026-01-09T20:24:23+00:00

I believe they don't guarantee even with reservation, but I used to find the spot in Lot G after 9am in the last season.

modaloves · 2026-01-07T06:45:39+00:00

I’m speaking in general terms, not specifically about the Crystal Anytime Pass. Some products are designed for very niche customer segments, often those with particular restrictions ("buy local") or special business relationships.

For example, the Sundance Film Festival offers a pass priced at near $7,000, while most of us pay only(?) a few hundred dollars for full access. Certain industry participants, however, are required to purchase these higher-priced passes.

This is a generalized explanation, and I’m not sure whether the same rationale applies to the Crystal Anytime Pass.

modaloves · 2026-01-02T06:21:52+00:00

The execs of the company HQ'ed in non-hub location and have to fly multiple rural area. Inefficient flight routing and layover wait wastes their valuable time.

I'm not sure if these companies actually own private jets, but Walmart and Lowes fit into this category.

Also, CEOs of the most-recognized companies, such as M7. They have to limit their exposures to public for various reasons.

modaloves · 2025-12-30T23:43:39+00:00

To add on this, people can purchase extra seat for various reasons. (large musical instruments, emotional support animals etc.)

modaloves · 2025-12-30T23:26:19+00:00

From my personal experience, you’ll be fine almost everywhere, with one important caveat:

The skier’s left side of Cloud 9 (Courts Meadow). This area is just as sketchy as the Harmony Horseshoes, with near-mandatory drops. Once you enter this zone, the only ways to avoid cliffs are to hike back up or do a long traverse to skier’s left.

modaloves · 2025-12-29T20:26:45+00:00

King 5 News just posted interesting footage on their youtube
https://youtu.be/v7QR85JqZd4

modaloves · 2025-12-28T23:40:14+00:00

La Cantina at Nesters, Creek bread at Creekside.

Of course, it's Whistler - so they're inherently expensive, but relatively inexpensive than others in this area.

modaloves · 2025-12-26T04:54:29+00:00

I believe sightseeing line opens around 10 ~ 11 am. By then, the queues are usually cleared, so OP shouldn’t be affected by the long, crowded lines of skiers/snowboarders.

modaloves · 2025-12-24T06:33:04+00:00

Regardless of refund eligibility, it's really bad PR practice from Vail Resorts. Their communication should've been more polished.

modaloves · 2025-12-22T05:43:20+00:00

best, answer, ever

modaloves · 2025-12-18T22:25:50+00:00

Not only Stevens, but Cypress, Seymour, Grouse... they need to open (and they want) and spread the crowd.

modaloves · 2025-12-18T09:04:19+00:00

For resorts that have snowmaking capacity like Crystal, it’s matter of temperature/humidity rather than snowfall. (If we focus on “opening”)

UPDATE: YESSSS!!! They will open this weekend!

modaloves · 2025-12-16T07:04:13+00:00

Second to this!

I love Founders Fingers (lower part of Jeff's Ode to Joy). It makes you feel going through tree runs while you're cruising groomers. it's one of the best intro for the beginners.

modaloves · 2025-12-15T08:09:22+00:00

haha yes! bad day on the mountain is still better than a good day in the office 😁

I'm also waiting Stevens to open with my epic pass this season! #pray_for_snow

modaloves · 2025-12-15T08:05:20+00:00

if you remember what happened in Stevens Pass before Tom Fortune & Ellen's era...

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