# 2025-26 Ski and Snowboard thread - It's all downhill from here **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** olympic-sports\ **Created:** [October 6, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731 "2025-10-06T23:36:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ricepad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b38774/32.png) [@ricepad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricepad)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/21 "2025-11-30T21:16:31Z")
And November started so promisingly, too! ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/22 "2025-12-01T13:33:47Z")
Looks like we’ll hit Waterville Valley up in NH this weekend to get our first day on snow. Then next weekend we have a party Saturday evening so we’ll do something closer for just a 4 hour day. Since the days are free (thank you Indy Pass) I don’t feel guilty about skiing a partial day. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/23 "2025-12-03T00:43:09Z")
Hope cross-country is allowed – did my first ski of the season at a nearby state park. Pretty good conditions, saw 4 other skiers (one when I arrived and 3 when I was leaving). I think this equals what I did last year (it was very bad for snow). I think I will try tomorrow – not sure where. Brian ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/24 "2025-12-04T14:49:41Z")
The Wasatch has a decent storm arriving tonight and going through the weekend , should be 20 inches of fairly dense base building snow , so that’s good. We will likely get up the hill for some cold wet, rock shot , skiing on Saturday, but better than not skiing . Let’s see how my alternative fitness regime of sitting in front of PowerPoint slides all autumn works out. ---
**Author:** ![ricepad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b38774/32.png) [@ricepad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricepad)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/25 "2025-12-04T22:43:31Z")
My home hill opens tomorrow on mostly man-made snow, with probably one lift running. Be still, my beating heart. 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/26 "2025-12-08T01:37:55Z")
Well day one wasn’t great , wife’s boots were really causing a lot of pain on the shins, and they are pretty ancient . So an early stop and off down to Cole Sports and a new set of Salomon’s with the boa clamps, custom foot beds and heat molded liners later , and we will see how that goes next weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/27 "2025-12-12T18:34:03Z")
Lindsey freakin’ Vonn! > **[WINNING RUN! Lindsey Vonn rolls back the years with magical Downhill run at...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfNQzd_rRG0%2F)** > > Lindsey Vonn stunned the skiing world with her return to the World Cup tour in 2024 but she went one better on Friday when she blew away the competition with... ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/28 "2025-12-12T18:45:23Z")
Wow. The commentary went from talking about her past legacy etc when she was behind the clock, then after that fast section rapidly went to “holy crap she is going to win! “ levels , very cool to see. Meanwhile back in the Wasatch, I think I am going to go and get my mountain bike back out. Too warm to even make snow. I hope all y’all in the east are enjoying things . ---
**Author:** ![Tride](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tride/32/13907_2.png) [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/29 "2025-12-13T00:08:29Z")
She and Michaela are in the running for the GOAT. Coming back after that many injuries is insane. I can’t even imagine the mental fortitude. Bridger was great coverage, but horrific conditions. Super grabby, couldn’t see the edge between groomed and un. Signs and ski patrol telling everyone–”skiing on groomed runs is HIGHLY recommended!” 6 runs in slop and I’m tired and my hip flexors are pissed! ---
**Author:** ![Chisquirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Chisquirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chisquirrel)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/30 "2025-12-13T16:19:27Z")
That was impressive. I don’t watch competitive skiing - is a 1+ second margin of victory considered a lot? ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/31 "2025-12-13T16:49:10Z")
> [@Chisquirrel](#): > > is a 1+ second margin of victory considered a lot? Yes, that is huge. She ran away with that race. In today’s race she got 2nd, two podiums in 2 days. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/32 "2025-12-14T23:27:33Z")
OK, first day of the season for me. My wife passed on heading north today because her shoulder tendonitis flared up so I was solo. Late start and lots of accidents on I-93 due to some icy conditions so I took my time. Booted up in the parking lot, redeemed my Indy Pass and was on snow by 10:30. Conditions were OK, I remembered how to ski, my plantar fascitis only bothered me walking to the mountain from the car. Skied for 2.5 hours at Pat’s Peak, unfortunately my two favorite runs (FIS and Twister) were closed for snowmaking and race training. So, nothing special for day 1, but no car accidents, legs worked fine, and new bibs felt comfortable. If my wife had joined me I probably would have skied longer. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/33 "2025-12-17T01:28:42Z")
> [@Precambrianmollusc](#): > > I think I am going to go and get my mountain bike back out. And here in the Sierra, I haven’t even considered putting the snow tires on. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/34 "2025-12-17T21:54:20Z")
You should do pretty well in the next week or so. A Big atmospheric river pattern has set up. Alas way to warm here to be much use , snow levels at 8-10k feet ! Looks like almost 10 inches or water for the Sierra mountains , even if it is warm , that’s still a lot of snow . ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/35 "2025-12-18T01:44:10Z")
We’ll see. It’s awfully warm. I don’t predict anything falling where it will do any good. ---
**Author:** ![Tride](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tride/32/13907_2.png) [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/36 "2025-12-18T14:01:56Z")
We’re getting the AR also in MT–as rain and wind. Max gust yesterday was 89.5 mph at our house, higher at the ski area. Apparently cars were flipping on I90 near Butte… Bridger is going to be covered with debris. And there is no sign of freezing temps or snow in the 10-day. So weird. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/37 "2025-12-18T18:43:55Z")
Warming and wet here in New England, followed by a deep freeze. Yay. ---
**Author:** ![ricepad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b38774/32.png) [@ricepad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricepad)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/38 "2025-12-18T18:53:59Z")
My local hill is claiming 44” for the season with a current 5” base. One chair open, one rope tow open, and one magic carpet open. Three named runs open. The forecast for the next few days show a rain/snow mix, with overnight lows not even getting down to freezing. _sigh_ ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/39 "2025-12-18T19:13:25Z")
Well, it sounds sucky all around North America, which means it’s probably pretty good somewhere else. Maybe they are getting decent conditions at the Olympics in Italy. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731/40 "2025-12-20T02:10:52Z")
> [@snowthx](#): > > Maybe they are getting decent conditions at the Olympics in Italy. Let’s Go! I’m drivin’! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-ski-and-snowboard-thread-its-all-downhill-from-here/1023731.md?page=3)