Trip Report request.

I am often grateful for reports that only give the general region and maybe aspect and rough elevation, but that give a decent sense of snow quality and stability. Boring, perhaps, but I like these reports nonetheless, so I provide some of my own reports in this vein in hopes I'm not alone in appreciating them. And maybe some fun photos for stoke. No trailhead, highway, drainage, or map pushpin required for me to continue reading. Sure, knowing which of the 83 Red Mountains is being referenced is a nice addition to a report, as is knowing where the "Zipper Couloir" is, but if I don't know, I don't care that much if the writing is interesting and/or the photos good. Not all TRs will satisfy everyone. And not everyone is contributing in order to create an online guidebook. One of the beauties of the site is how easy it is to use the "back" button when you realize a given report is not your cup of tea.

I think we just have to be like Alecapone. Choose one location, and ski there the rest of the year. When he posts, you can wager your first born that he rode something off hiway 2. Makes things easier, reduce finger fatigue from having to do that extra research.

So says Mr. Icicle canyon.

I think from now on instead of reporting a trip, I am going to tell everyone about my day skiing. If I sound like I am bragging, sorry, maybe it was that good? wish you where there bro's...

did you get out today? Was it good?

But we are very regional-centric.  And pretty much by design ~ not that there is anything wrong with that ~ although I for one would favor a somewhat larger playground.  But love it or leave it, right?

Quite true. As for myself, it's fine that TAY is very regional-centric. I have extremely limited free time so I'm most interested in reading about places and people that I might actually visit or meet.

And besides, the PNW is a pretty cool region, when you get right down to it.

So says Mr. Icicle canyon.

I think from now on instead of reporting a trip, I am going to tell everyone about my day skiing. If I sound like I am bragging, sorry, maybe it was that good? wish you where there bro's...

did you get out today? Was it good?

Awe man! Just like Stefan said, we all know you're just trying to reduce your carbon footprint. Dude, you love the earth. I think you should do TR's about all the (specific) areas where you've eaten smoked salmon. I'd partner up for that.

+1
Seems like just honoring the request in the guidelines would solve the problem. To argue that including the general area where a TR occured would "stifle creativity" is pretty weak. If a TR author is so concerned that revealing the general location would be "spoon feeding" and would ruin the spirit of exploration, maybe the TR shouldn't be posted.

(Shrug)

well put, i agree