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50K race this weekend.
Press release says the race director used to be a patroller at Moonlight.
http://www.explorebigsky.com/newspost/run-to-the-hills
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Originally Posted by Harry
Mike was with us for 1 season. Very good guy.
Also a complete freak. One of those people who thinks a 100 mile run at high altitude is a fun thing to do every now and then.:wink:
Man, you'd almost have to be to run an ultra-marathon...at high altitude...up and down rugged mountain terrain. I checked out the details of the race in the current local paper. Holy balls! That thing is INSANE!!! Best of luck to all the participants! And mad props to those who finish, or heck, even sign up for the thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunion
Saw this last night in my BookFace feed. It just became a bit more real for me. Bummer.
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I saw this on the BookFace this morning:
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And then I was like ...
http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/...-580_large.jpg
Snow is here!! :yourock:
If the firefighters were waiting for a season ending event, this was it for the Big Sky area.
Probably close to 1" of H2o in the past 24 hrs along with maybe 5-7" of wet and heavy snows to recharge the streams and get the elk moving.
Bring on Indian:wink: summer!
I will not say exactly where, but this weekend I was hiking within the boundries of BS/MLB/SP/YC and I heard a bull elk bugling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunion
edit: different spot than listed in my post below.
I walked up on the mountain (not to the summit, over on Middle Road) with my cowbell and cheered people on. I am in awe of that kind of athleticism. No way could my fat ass do that, but it is great that there are people in this world who can. I hung around for several hours, about every 20-30 minutes someone would come running by. I would cheer and clang my cowbell. I got a smile and a wave from everyone. Hard to believe at that point they had already done over 20 miles, including going up Bonecrusher to the summit and down Dakota, and still had to climb Andesite.Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinFromSA
Woohoo! Check out the webcams! http://www.bigskyresort.com/the-mountain/webcamsQuote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat Sig
Lone peak really got a healthy dose. Wilson and Dudley don't look too shabby either. Heck, ALL the hills look beautiful today. So happy to see the mountains around my house white again.
Love this video that Big Sky posted recently:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG_AeeYPxV0
:yourock:
Along those lines; I saw this come across today:Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinFromSA
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Sure, Big Sky and Bozeman on the edge of that, but even if it's an inch of water, that could be a foot or more above 6000'. I don't know about you, but that's a great way to lay down a base. Now, the real question is if I've jinxed us all by posting that...Quote:
Good Morning Everyone! The Heavy Precipitation forecast for the storm system that will arrive late Tuesday has remained consistent over the past 3 days enhancing confidence in this outcome. Here is the latest precipitation forecast for Wednesday through Thursday. Heavy precipitation is expected west of a Miles City to Sheridan line, with up to 2 inches possible west of a Roundup to Red Lodge Line. This precipitation will fall mainly as snow above 6000 feet bringing the potential for very heavy snowfall to the Beartooth/Absaroka and Crazy mountains should this forecast play out. Some snow accumulation is possible for the foothills including Red Lodge, but doesn't look heavy at this time. Anyone with outdoor or travel plans mid week should keep up with the latest forecast and plan accordingly.
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OK, so there was more fresh snow on the higher peaks around Bozeman this morning; anyone know how much the Beartooths got?
TGR screening tomorrow at the Emerson. Giggity. See you busters there.
Giggity.
Bump because it is snowing in Bozeman right now.
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Even the pup is stoked for the snow. Bring it!
And because I haven't posted enough in this thread today, I saw this on teh BookFace:
No further info provided...Quote:
Big Sky Resort's upgraded season pass and ticket prices will be going live tonight, as well as the upgrade for Moonlight Basin Ski Resort season pass holders.
welp, it's all posted now. and moonlightbasin.com redirects to big sky.
upgrade prices seem fair... http://www.bigskyresort.com/the-moun...ca-season-pass
can't get to this camera as stated above Moonlightbasin.com redirects to big sky site but here is what it looked like earlier today:Attachment 142196
As far as I can tell, the only upgrade available is to go full hog with the Biggest Skiing in America. There doesn't seem to be any options for Sky cards, Bronze or Silver passes, unless I read that wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by .jon.
Here's the message I received today:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat Sig
Bummer, but to be expected, I guess. I'm curious how they are going to enforce that ...Quote:
Bronze and Silver passes are valid for the dates and terrain that they were purchased for. There will not be a Bronze Biggest Skiing in America pass or a Silver Biggest Skiing in America pass. However the days that these passes are invalid they will allow you to receive $25 off our regular $99 BSIA lift ticket. If you are looking to upgrade either pass to have unlimited access to Moonlight and Big Sky you will be paying the difference between the cost of the pass you have purchased and the $1298 BSIA pass (if purchased before 10/31). With the BSIA pass you will have unlimited direct to lift all season long with no blackout dates. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us.
Some sucky phone pics of some great October wiggle pow: Attachment 142268 Attachment 142269
Very good on ya!
I see the Frequency Cards jumped up to $179. Does that include Moonlight for that price ? Hard to justify at that price even if it does.
Does not effect me (season pass) but it does effect a bunch of my friends.
Based on my email and all the comments on the Big Sky Facebook page; it does not. Which is not cool. Not sure how they are really going to enforce that ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry
Hey Dirtbags, a couple of things.
1. Talked to Carp today, he declined the CAIC job in the San Juan's to stay in Bozeman (near his family) and transition over to Big Sky in their Snow Safety dept. Huge bonus for Big Sky and you locals skiers. He knows how to get terrain open on time.
2. Just got back from Kellogg ID. anyone have any thoughts about Silver Mountain? Good or bad?
The skiing isn't anything spectacular--especially coming from here--but the mountain biking is fantastic!
I find a lot to like about Silver - no crowds and low key vibe, but Big Sky it is not. That said, I've had some great powder days there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunion
I've had great days there, too. But call the mountain phone: 1. is for reservations, 2. is for real estate ... only at 3. do you get the ski report.Quote:
Originally Posted by bourbonisgood
IMO ski report should always be 1. That mountain has the wrong priorities!
I can't imagine he is still at Silver, but if John Deline (sp?) is still there, do some research. He was at Snowbowl in the 80s, some had problems with him, others did not. I got along with him just fine and had a blast.
I LOVE Silver Mountain. Spent alot of time there with our common friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunion
It is no Lone Peak, but it gets hammered with pow dumps.
Best Feature = "Silver Saturdays". After the season ends they open up every Saturday as long as at least 1,000 paying customers showed up the previous Saturday. I have skied in June with that program.
Great news!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunion
As per Silver, cool mountain but a really weird local vibe there with the residents. Laid back, but just ... different.
There is no college and no "freeride terrain" so no large influx of young people there, so the demographics sure are different than here. The mountain reminds me of a bigger east coast resort situated in a decent western snow belt... a bit like Sugarbush but with more snow.
Moot point, I just couldn't convince myself it was the right move for me at this time.
The GM and the Mountain Manager seemed like stand up guys.
They do need a Patrol Director and the money was there.
Coming from 4 Corners I could see the lack of social and cultural options being a let down. :wink::biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunion
Touch'e......
Don't be knockin' 4 Corners USA!
Hey now, 4 Corners has a drive thru burger joint. Movin' on up!Quote:
Originally Posted by concretejungle