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Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
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my buddy bailed on me so looks like i'll be solo.
got a wedding in joysey that weekend, should be around this time next year
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I said I could be up for going next weekend. Not interested, huh?
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I googled those lat/long #'s and well I can tell ya there's gonna be a shitton of snow at that elevation fosho. Likely not an option and weathery as fuckall at 10k+.
Harry - I was gonna ask you if you would be up for some Bt pass fun. You'd dig it and you know my shit is dialed tight like a drum for that place.
Either way I wanna connect while yer back.
When do you roll into the Big?
Schwerty - you wanna jump in on this?
yeah, i moved on from that spot. found somewhere along rock creek that should be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
you won't need to have a spot dialed if your rolling in on a thursday. Money bet is you'll be able to pick from a multitude of cool spots. If I'm there, you can camp at the secret island by the crick spot with us.
Usually Friday afternoon is when campers, tenters, hardsides with ATV's come rambling in.
For a yout, yer gonna get a head start on a lot of skiers by hitting the Pass before your first day of college. It'll be an eye opener.
A little guidance go's a long way. I had a friend show me the ropes the first time and it began a lifetime passion for the place.
Also, Dunraven pass in Jelly continues to be closed for construction. Access from the south gate will require an extra 30 miles in the first National Park. Shite.
Last year I put my snow tires BACK on just for the trip and still got snowed out.
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Sheeeet, must have missed that. I could absolutely be in for next weekend, gotta work on Friday but can probably dip out early afternoon.
Alright, well, think about how you wanna do it.
It'll be shorter if you go from the site up to West Jelly and go up and over from there. Prolly 5-6 hours.
About the same for me from here. Doesn't make much sense to come to the valley.
I could give you exact directions to the secret spot prior to launch.
Bring skis, a bike and a gun. And a tent and sleeping bag. And food. And alcohol. No weed for you.
Poma passes are $50 full day. Plenty of hike-to skiing too.
I will be in Big Sky the first 2 weeks in June. I’ve got a renter in my place right now, but they are moving out next week. (You know my renter, it’s that chick from Boise that made us Mexican for dinner that time). You are welcome to drop by anytime. I’m also hoping to get in a drift boat session with lifelinksplit sometime during that 2 week period, you want in on that ? But yeah, I will definitely see you at Beartooth Pass.Quote:
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I’m on a limited time schedule because of caring for my Mom. She had eye surgery last week, and has another important medical procedure on June 15, so I am trying to squeeze this trip in between.
StealYurFace, looking forward to meeting you. Any friend of Bunion is a friend of mine.
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likewise, harry.Quote:
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i probably aint gonna spend fity to ski spring mehQuote:
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and i planned on pinedale then over to steamboat fer a well needed drift boat fluff n buff session
but puts me in the possible floatilla of fly flinging fuckery coulum
All the necessities for summer fun in WY or MT. I have short overlap with our former mayor, but can add elk steaks to any ski or fish equation should Harry be willing to be a game meat mule for the multitude.Quote:
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I’m in. Will shoot you a text with a couple more specific q’s regarding prepQuote:
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We're rolling into Red Lodge on the 30th, skiing the 31st and tentatively the 1st if anyone wants to meet up with a JONG.
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Things are always a challenge
For the crew. Part of what makes the basin so doggone special.
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Tough place to plan for. I'm going to watch the weather the next couple weeks and if I go it will probably be a last minute decision.
It's almost like someone said, "hey, running a ski area is way too easy... Maybe we should try on a seasonal road around 10,000 feet."Quote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher
"Okay, but only if there's no grid power, no running water, and avalanche risk to mitigate before we can open for the year."
Yet they make it happen.
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Yeah that opening weekend has always been very hit or miss.
EoB, you seeing this? We may get blown out for this weekend. Stay in touch...
That's good news for conditions though. And if they do open the road, lotsa folks may be put off, which means less peeps to start.
We are thinking about heading up to beartooth sometime in the next few wks as well if the conditions look promising. I'll tune more into this thread bc it would be a blast to cross over with the gang here
we haven't been up in a couple yrs- got skunked in late June 2019 and then of course 2020 happened
Crazy weather up there but that is BB. No guarantees except not to expect anything.
The race coach I know showed up on the BB calendar for the week we are going so I went ahead and texted him and he'll let my daughter ski in for as many days as she wants for cheaper than I thought. She is up to agreeing to one day of race camp now to try out her new skis...she'd rather freeski with her beater dad. Lol.
Stokeage.
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Don't forgetQuote:
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"And put it on the stateline so two different state's DOTs can shut things down"
Just seeing this now, I’ll be locked and loaded ready to roll till the 11th hour. If things don’t pan out it is what it is but I don’t have shit going on this weekend so it would be nice to get outQuote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
Like you said, could be money if the weather cooperates enough to give the crews time to clean er up
Haha. If only it were that simple: "but wait, let's make sure the feds are actually responsible for maintaining the road to the parking lot itself, and set up on land owned by an entirely different federal department."Quote:
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Looks like they are getting closer. My family has a cabin in Cooke City, thinking of sneaking over for a couple days next week.
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Thanks T., I had not seen that but that's the first positive message in weeks.
The last second openings are always a bit stressful.
Packed and ready to go mid day tomorrow after some work with Rideit.
Just saw this. Looks like it's on. Have fun whoever makes it there.
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If you are still there Wednesday I will find you.Quote:
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Pow opener??
Ticket purchased for tomorrow.
Will try to shoot some pics.
Doubt I'll be there on Weds., Teleee.
Would like to connect for some water time this summer tho. I'm always around, holla to meet anytime.
You got it! I think we need to grab Schwerty and get on the water.Quote:
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Hell yeah!
Are they limiting day tickets or is window walk-up fine? Might make it over there in 2 or 3 weeks.
Doesn't look like they are limiting ticket sales this year. You can purchase at the window using cash or check only.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn
I like that they accept checks
I thought that too but they just posted that they sold out for tmmrw!Quote:
Originally Posted by yeahman
Looks mid winter good. Jealous.
Lines 4 dayz
This gimp can't so make ur mama proud and fknsndrhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...fc65dd5362.jpg
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I just got home from a quick trip up to the Pass.
I'll unload the full details later but here's a few tidbits...
They have a daily capacity of 80 tickets. They were all sold out Sat. am from online sales unless you wanted to buy a season pass there at the summit. 2 Dudes in front of us did.
I think they are cash only now, but maybe not. The check thing is funny.
It was bulletproof and sketchy to start which made for some great spectating.
Less snow up there than usual and won't last as long as usual.
Camping was awesome.
In YNP, they had a sign at Mammoth and another at Tower that said BT hwy. Closed. Only exiting the park at the NE gate did it say BT Hwy. open.
On the summit...
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Rock creek Couloir looking very nice...
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The Basin headwall from the road switchback.
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Skiing was good but a bit firm and slick in a few popular lines. The first few in were showing off some Ikonic skillz. It was hilariously tragic to watch.
I just pulled the trigger on tickets for the 13th and 14th. Fingers crossed for good conditions those days. What’s the lowdown on camping nearby?
I like the camping along Rock Creek on the N side of the pass
The Griswolds are warm weather hot waxed and loaded for Bear...tooth. Black Hills tonight. Yoyo ing from Greenough Lakes campsite all week for anybody who wants to ask for change. Daughter is stoked for a day of drop in to a camp Tuesday and maybe more since the price is super affordable. I think we have a room in town Friday night and the campsite for maximum flex.
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Thanks for the heads up Djongo. Looks like Rock Creek wall's just the ticket, as per usual. Love that place. Perfect for easy laps. Not sure coverage is gonna hold up long enough for me to make it in time tho in the next few weeks. :(
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