4th annual The 19BBI @Alpental Feb. 14-16. No walls...just a forever rope line.

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08-16-2018, 08:49 AM
Norseman

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Originally Posted by yeahman

This might work out for me. Just discovered my kid has a gymnastics meet in Tacoma on February 16-17. So I come out early and ski a couple days, then the family catches up with me...hmmm, yes. The key will be how can I make it easy on my wife.

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08-16-2018, 09:03 AM
NW_SKIER

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Originally Posted by yeahman

This might work out for me. Just discovered my kid has a gymnastics meet in Tacoma on February 16-17. So I come out early and ski a couple days, then the family catches up with me...hmmm, yes. The key will be how can I make it easy on my wife.

Fuck yeah!
08-16-2018, 09:12 AM
N1CK.

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Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

That or try to get a few peeps together and do a vrbo.

yea that was the idea.

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Originally Posted by SkiLyft

Come on out @N1CK.

are you in SEA now? are you going?

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Originally Posted by flowing alpy

yes but be aware
Snoqualmie Pass is not Snoqualmie town;)

Thanks! I was looking at the Pass area. Lots o' vrbos with vacancy.
08-16-2018, 10:32 AM
Bronco

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Originally Posted by yeahman

The key will be how can I make it easy on my wife.

Spending Valentines Day with a bunch of kooks in a frozen parking lot sounds like a good plan. :biggrin:
08-16-2018, 11:04 AM
S_jenks

I... may actually be able to make a BBI this time around.

The Valentines Day thing might be a little tricky, but the GF has yet to ski in Washington, and has been begging for a chance to visit the state. A day trip to Alpental may be the icing on the cake to sell it. She ain't a mag, but would that be overstepping to have her along at BBI for a run or two?

But damn, hard to choose that vs. Solitude, as I've been wanting to ski it since I missed my chance last spring. It's tough admiring the beauty of the Wasatch range when blowing it out both ends in the sanctity of your friend's bathroom. Screw you, norovirus.
08-16-2018, 11:23 AM
NW_SKIER

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Originally Posted by S_jenks

I... may actually be able to make a BBI this time around.

She ain't a mag, but would that be overstepping to have her along at BBI for a run or two?

Everyone is welcome.
08-16-2018, 11:26 AM
yeahman

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Originally Posted by Bronco

Spending Valentines Day with a bunch of kooks in a frozen parking lot sounds like a good plan. :biggrin:

ha, forgot about that. Fortunately she's never been a big fan of that holiday, I don't think she would care.
08-16-2018, 11:31 AM
thefortrees

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Originally Posted by yeahman

I don't think she would care.

Haha! I'll believe it when I see it! Not even a card and flowers?
08-16-2018, 11:54 AM
2FUNKY

I treat the wife like everyday is feb 14 th so she won’t care if I miss the hallmark one.
08-16-2018, 12:08 PM
Gepeto

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Originally Posted by S_jenks

ain't a mag, but would that be overstepping to have her along at BBI for a run or two?.

Shirley U jest...

1. More women attend alpyBBI than all other BBI events combined, although JHBBI had good representation of non-mag women too.

2. NWskier got married off so your SO is safe.

3. As a whole, this bunch is exclusively inclusive

3. lot4 shenanigans draw a crowd and a few outliers have gone completely unnoticed in the past

4. The local inhabitants cherish the opportunity to share the goods
08-16-2018, 12:25 PM
Kopi_Red

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Originally Posted by NW_SKIER

Yeah man!

FIFY
08-16-2018, 02:44 PM
yeahman

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Originally Posted by thefortrees

Haha! I'll believe it when I see it! Not even a card and flowers?

Let me put it this way, as our 19th anniversary approached this summer and we were busy, she asked me if I bought a card yet, I said no, and she said why don't we just skip the cards this year, so we did. She tends to be much more appreciative of random acts of thoughtfulness, kind of like 2FUNKY alluded to. Works for me. But yeah I'll make her a Valentine's card for sure, especially if I'm going to be off skiing.

Although this does raise the issue of her birthday, which happens to fall on the same weekend, Feb. 17. That's cool, we'll be together in Tacoma so we can do something. She likes to check out new breweries, so if anybody can recommend the best brewery/restaurant in Tacoma let me know.
08-16-2018, 02:58 PM
irul&ublo

I am in. You will all experience the irul steeze
08-16-2018, 03:00 PM
wyeaster

omg omg omg
08-16-2018, 03:04 PM
irul&ublo

An appropriate, if fawning, response
08-16-2018, 03:23 PM
NW_SKIER

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08-16-2018, 03:25 PM
2FUNKY

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Originally Posted by irul&ublo

I am in. You will all experience the irul steeze

Huh, never heard of ya.
08-16-2018, 03:36 PM
irul&ublo

Then the steeze will be all that more of a revelation for you
08-16-2018, 03:38 PM
Norseman

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Originally Posted by irul&ublo

Then the steeze will be all that more of a revelation for you

Ever skied Alpy?
08-16-2018, 03:47 PM
TAFKALVS

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Originally Posted by Norseman

Ever skied Alpy?

He's gonna show up and smoke all of us, just like everyone else who has never skied at Alpental. It's just a dinky little mom 'n pop hill with a couple chairlifts. :fm:
08-16-2018, 03:57 PM
NW_SKIER

Like you?
08-16-2018, 04:05 PM
TAFKALVS

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Originally Posted by NW_SKIER

Like you?

I'm the voice of experience on that one.
08-16-2018, 04:20 PM
SkiLyft

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Originally Posted by N1CK.

are you in SEA now? are you going?

Spokane, WA but hell yeah I'm going! Bring those pretty white goats of yours!
08-16-2018, 04:27 PM
2FUNKY

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Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

I'm the voice of experience on that one.

Alpental beat down? Yeah.......
08-16-2018, 04:30 PM
PNWbrit

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Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

He's gonna show up and smoke all of us, just like everyone else who has never skied at Alpental. It's just a dinky little mom 'n pop hill with a couple chairlifts. :fm:

I'm reasonably sure that irul can take care of himself on skis and he has the whole self depreciation thing nailed too.
08-16-2018, 04:32 PM
Norseman

I didn't mean to question his skiing ability... was just curious if he'd seen the place before.
08-16-2018, 04:33 PM
babybear

Count me in- I've been sad to miss the past yrs events.
those pics are making me want to ski now. now!

djongo- if andrew can't accompany me, then maybe we can vanpool in my new ski burro (we only have 2 legit seats)
maybe hit up a couple of those little awesome ski hills in between?

Also can make a set of ski pole chimes for the maggot raffle.
not only are they stylish, they also make it snow more
08-16-2018, 04:34 PM
Norseman

Yes, baby bear!
08-16-2018, 04:38 PM
wyeaster

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Originally Posted by b-bear

Count me in- I've been sad to miss the past yrs events.
those pics are making me want to ski now. now!

djongo- if andrew can't accompany me, then maybe we can vanpool in my new ski burro (we only have 2 legit seats)
maybe hit up a couple of those little awesome ski hills in between?

Also can make a set of ski pole chimes for the maggot raffle.
not only are they stylish, they also make it snow more

omg omg omg omg!!
08-16-2018, 04:39 PM
PNWbrit

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Originally Posted by Norseman

I didn't mean to question his skiing ability...

I didn't think you were mate.

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was just curious if he'd seen the place before.

Thought this.
08-16-2018, 04:45 PM
Norseman

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08-16-2018, 04:55 PM
N1CK.

I always thought the place looked gnar-balls, and that's just in pics.

^^^ last pic, do they run the lifts at night??? or did some people skin and poach?
08-16-2018, 04:56 PM
babybear

I cannot WAIT- that place looks so fun
& looking fwd to seeing and chillin with all you guys #christmasforadults

also edit- who above asked about bringing their wife? pls do. I bet it helps to meet people in person vs her judging us from our internet postings and wondering WTF :tongue:
08-16-2018, 04:57 PM
TAFKALVS

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Originally Posted by N1CK.

I always thought the place looked gnar-balls, and that's just in pics.

Let's just say, sending it blindly off roll-overs, especially in the backcountry could result in some very unexpected and lengthy air time.

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^^^ last pic, do they run the lifts at night???

Yes.
08-16-2018, 05:01 PM
Mofro261

lower hill runs nights.

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08-16-2018, 05:01 PM
PNWbrit

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Originally Posted by N1CK.

^^^ last pic, do they run the lifts at night???

Yes.

For the time being.
08-16-2018, 05:04 PM
OregonDead

So what is the real truth regarding presidents day traffic up there? Is it actually ok to get around if you need to drive and are there actual parking spots big enough to fit a Subaru? Mt Hood area gets to be a total disaster and I've been making the drive out the Baker city for presidents day just to avoid it.
08-16-2018, 05:10 PM
2FUNKY

Guess we will find out. I usually avoid resorts that weekend but whatevs.
08-16-2018, 05:17 PM
Norseman

Thurs/Fri for max vert... Sat for max partying when it's busy.
08-16-2018, 05:23 PM
glademaster

Taking Thursday and Friday off that week to enjoy maximal mag-age. I will also have crash space in Snoqualmie the Town, not the Pass, if anyone needs.

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