Where does Cypress measure its base?

El_Franco · 01-23-2010, 11:18 PM

Just curious. Does anyone know exactly where Cypress measures its base, ie, where the measuring stick is? Fairly obviously it's not at the base area (when your base isn't a base?

) Any clues?

KenN · 01-23-2010, 11:23 PM

At the moment, I'd say they'll measure anywhere they're lucky enough to find a flake of snow!

Kn.

Farmer · 01-24-2010, 12:35 AM

if they are anything like grouse (who is aparantly hiding there 125cm base somewhere between the bare spots visible on the cut), is right between 2 buildings, where all the snow slides off the roof and piles up.

edit: I thought grouse was bad, cypress is claiming 230cm. lol

TheRob · 01-24-2010, 02:09 AM

I think most mountains use what has fallen over the winter as their "base".

sAFETY · 01-24-2010, 02:34 AM

The measurement is made somewhere between "HR's Peak" and "Administration Valley" on a run called "Marketing Department."

Obi_Wan · 01-24-2010, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sAFETY

The measurement is made somewhere between "HR's Peak" and "Administration Valley" on a run called "Marketing Department."

LOL, nice.

enduramil · 01-24-2010, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sAFETY

The measurement is made somewhere between "HR's Peak" and "Administration Valley" on a run called "Marketing Department."

At the bottom I hear you get an exellent base grind on the cat road called Bullshit Grinders Way.

Marlowe · 01-24-2010, 03:27 AM

For the most part I trust the measurements on Seymour. They measure in the same spots every year - just west of the base of Mystery, near Devils Drop (wind sheltered) and just below the top of Brockton (also wind sheltered). The measurements are taken using graduated poles and these poles are fixed to the ground.

The measurements are base on naturally packed snow unlike what you are actually skiing on. The groomers will be less.

This isn't to say that Seymour doesn't use some interesting marketing techniques. But at least I can go check for myself if I really want to.

Farmer · 01-24-2010, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlowe

For the most part I trust the measurements on Seymour. They measure in the same spots every year - just west of the base of Mystery, near Devils Drop (wind sheltered) and just below the top of Brockton (also wind sheltered). The measurements are taken using graduated poles and these poles are fixed to the ground.

The measurements are base on naturally packed snow unlike what you are actually skiing on. The groomers will be less.

This isn't to say that Seymour doesn't use some interesting marketing techniques. But at least I can go check for myself if I really want to.

plus, they are the only one who pays for the enviro can alpine forecast

Seyymour FTW!

PUNKY · 01-25-2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farmer

plus, they are the only one who pays for the enviro can alpine forecast

Seyymour FTW!

I noticed this. I shall ski there to show my support if it ever snows again

sleeper · 01-25-2010, 02:13 AM

All the local mountains take their measurements from imaginary land.

Trust me.

01-23-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
El_Franco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Van Posts: 234 Rep Power: 16793	Where does Cypress measure its base? Just curious. Does anyone know exactly where Cypress measures its base, ie, where the measuring stick is? Fairly obviously it's not at the base area (when your base isn't a base? ) Any clues?

01-23-2010, 11:23 PM	#2
KenN I'm with the pedalphiles Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: eNVy Posts: 12,685 Rep Power: 21474849	At the moment, I'd say they'll measure anywhere they're lucky enough to find a flake of snow! Kn. __________________ When one person suffers from a delusion, it is called insanity. When many people suffer from a delusion, it is called religion.

01-24-2010, 12:35 AM	#3
Farmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Troy, MT Posts: 1,809 Rep Power: 15830433	if they are anything like grouse (who is aparantly hiding there 125cm base somewhere between the bare spots visible on the cut), is right between 2 buildings, where all the snow slides off the roof and piles up. edit: I thought grouse was bad, cypress is claiming 230cm. lol Last edited by Farmer; 01-24-2010 at 12:37 AM.

01-24-2010, 02:09 AM	#4
TheRob Canadian Folk Hero Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,194 Rep Power: 141661	I think most mountains use what has fallen over the winter as their "base". __________________ ESC 4 Life. I create feelings in people that they themselves don't understand. "Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." - Mayor West

01-24-2010, 02:34 AM	#5
sAFETY You can't fax glitter!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nomadic family-man (Currently Whistler) Posts: 5,982 Rep Power: 1697822	The measurement is made somewhere between "HR's Peak" and "Administration Valley" on a run called "Marketing Department." __________________ iforonewelcome.com

01-24-2010, 03:27 AM	#8
Marlowe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Deep Cove Posts: 640 Rep Power: 138246	For the most part I trust the measurements on Seymour. They measure in the same spots every year - just west of the base of Mystery, near Devils Drop (wind sheltered) and just below the top of Brockton (also wind sheltered). The measurements are taken using graduated poles and these poles are fixed to the ground. The measurements are base on naturally packed snow unlike what you are actually skiing on. The groomers will be less. This isn't to say that Seymour doesn't use some interesting marketing techniques. But at least I can go check for myself if I really want to.

01-25-2010, 02:13 AM	#11
sleeper Dozer. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The West Coast! Posts: 7,196 Rep Power: 11796938	All the local mountains take their measurements from imaginary land. Trust me.

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