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Way late to this thread, but wanted to say thank you Yoga! Lego and I are in. Will arrive Friday night and leave Sunday evening. Interested in 1 bc day (Sunday?)Quote:
Originally Posted by yogachik
Looking for discounts...will flip through this thread and PM offering parties.
Looking forward to skiing and partying with everyone. :)
I'll have to make sure to keep my jacket up high if I decide to pack some sandwiches in my pockets again..ha.ha..ps I still owe you and your wife for taking care of my sunglasses! See ya there. fun fun fun..Quote:
Originally Posted by mmmthmtskier
Sweet! I should be in the area. Chup, I might ask to carpool if you're heading through the Sac area.
I live in Reno -- I'll be driving straight down 395 to Mammoth. I think from Sacramento, you'd probably just take 50 to 395... not sure of the best route, or what mountain passes may be open by then.Quote:
Originally Posted by QuikR12
Not sure I can make it this year but I'll be up this weekend if anyone is going to be around.
Yeah, whatever happened to him? Did he get hit by a golfball in the head or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joey Bag O' Donuts
Well, like Divegirl, I am late to this thread as well...
But officially, count me in. I will be there with the port-o-bar of various what-have-yous and mixed concoctions of potent colorful goodies...blues, reds, greens...
Gotta throw in some whippets as well, of course...
My side-kid will be there as usual, the Dude. Blondie will probably also be coming, but she is a bit wary of camp FKNA, but being a girl of mine means pushing shit beyond your comfort level, hell, just putting up we me does that to a lady on a daily basis...we will be camping amongst the other rabble I am proud to call friends.
I will be there Friday thru Sunday...would like to do two days backcountry and one day inbounds, weather permitting if anyone wants to join me and the pup...
Gotta do some naked hot-tubbing this year as well...the Whitmore tubs have not been gitting the action they have in years past and need some this year, imho...I am up for camping by them each year, but many complain it is too far from the mountain (its only less than 10 mins)...but I still like drinking all night, soak in the tub before beddy-bye, get up, soak again, hit the slopes, and do it all over again...
I am going to start growing my goatie again...I am going to do a day on the mountain in full get up as "The Dude" (Big Lebowski and my pup's namesake)...be cool if anyone would like to join in character with Walter, Donny, Maude, Bunny, Jesus, Brandt, Woo, Knox, Da Fino, Smokey, Nihilists, Jackie Treehorn, Jeffrey Lebowski, The Stranger, or other Dudes...
toodles and peace,
D.
Yes. Will bring some canisters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bodhi
We're planning BC Friday and Sunday. Resort on Saturday.Quote:
I will be there Friday thru Sunday...would like to do two days backcountry and one day inbounds, weather permitting if anyone wants to join me and the pup...
Yes. I believe divegirl mentioned something to me about being the official naked hot springs coordinator.Quote:
Gotta do some naked hot-tubbing this year as well...the Whitmore tubs have not been gitting the action they have in years past and need some this year, imho...I am up for camping by them each year, but many complain it is too far from the mountain (its only less than 10 mins)...but I still like drinking all night, soak in the tub before beddy-bye, get up, soak again, hit the slopes, and do it all over again...
YES, YES, YES. I gotta get divegirl to sport the Maude-rufi dream sequence-viking outfit.Quote:
I am going to start growing my goatie again...I am going to do a day on the mountain in full get up as "The Dude" (Big Lebowski and my pup's namesake)...be cool if anyone would like to join in character with Walter, Donny, Maude, Bunny, Jesus, Brandt, Woo, Knox, Da Fino, Smokey, Nihilists, Jackie Treehorn, Jeffrey Lebowski, The Stranger, or other Dudes...
I'm interested. From the Seattle area.
Bodhi - SO glad you can make it!! Yes, I am the naked hot springs coordinator. Stay tuned for details.
Lego - hahaha. Only if asandygal will dress up with me again this year. ;)
Bodhi - which Big Lebowski character do you propose I come as? I have no facial hair at the moment. Let me know and I'll work on it. Especially up (err, word choice) for the naked tubbing part.
You would be a shoe-in for Knox (Maude's producer friend)...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinecure
She would be perfect for that roll, absolutely perfect right down to the red hair, would be fkna hilarious...Asandy could do Bunny with a tight outfit and some black toe nail polish...your could be the Jeffrey Lebowski or Brandt...Quote:
Originally Posted by LegoSkier
Extra canisters and balloon are always a plus...
I can help coordinate as well if you like...this is going to be one of the most naked Minis yet to day, its a must, has to be...Quote:
Originally Posted by divegirl
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Originally Posted by Sinecure
man I don't have any bowling clothes but rocking the Donny would be pretty cool. I don't think with a fisher's vest and camo shorts I could quite pull off walter :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bodhi
You must be Woo...period.Quote:
Originally Posted by SchralphMacchio
nobody fucks with the Jesus!!
Mark me down as a nihilist, dude.
http://www.ashleysaunders.com/ashblo...ists012105.jpg
Is anyone going to be snowboarding on the Friday?
Hee hee... I thought it was green, but that's just me :biggrin:Quote:
Asandy could do Bunny with a tight outfit and some black toe nail polish
Spent the week up there for Spring Break... here are some pics of the conditions:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1271726792 View from Minaret Vista
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1271726887 Couldn't pick a prettier lunch spot!
There is another storm rolling in this week! The Mini seems like a long time away, but it will be here before we know it and the snow should be good!
hmmmmm.
this could be a real possibility for me this year...
Stoked its not on Mothers Day. Stoked my new ACL is all better. All that remains is convincing Mrs Ridgehippy that enjoying the company of Maggots, Yoda, and sheep while relaxing at the Beach truly is the ultimate romantic anniversary weekend.
I'll be there with two friends in tow, camped at the spot I pointed you guys to last year. I like that spot. Is this what you guys are now calling FKNA v2? You know, just for clarification and all.
Who needs a BAF invite? I should have three left.
I could use a BAF invite, or two, or more.
I want to ski in bounds Thursday and Saturday. Does that take one or two BAF? Tour on Friday and Sunday. May also have some friends in tow.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7662951_n.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Joey Bag O' Donuts
Walter ain't coming. She has other plans. But I may be able to dig up the Jesus.
i do i doQuote:
Originally Posted by BSS
I've got plenty of BAF invites left, so no worries.
Looks like my knee will be good to go by then, but still taking it day by day.
Wow. That didn't last very long....Quote:
Originally Posted by asandygal
i have a 5 baf invites for those that need
Unfortunately, I'm out for the mini -- have to be out of town Thurs-Fri for work, getting back late on Fri, and I don't really want to pack up and leave town immediately for the drive to Mammoth.
I don't think the ON3P guys will be able to make it, but we've been asked by MTT if it was possible to send some demo skis out there, so we would like to see that happen.
Anything in particular that anyone would like to ski? Pretty much have everything mounted with demos right now, those going to pull the bindings off the pow skis pretty soon here. Isn't super cheap shipping skis + bindings, so can't send everything, but definitely down to send a few pairs out.
Figured right now definitely 181cm wrenegades, 181cm caylors, 181cm jeronimos. Maybe 191cm wrens, those our demo pair got unfortunately swiss cheesed by two different techs not paying attention :/...anyway, post up here if you are going and there is anything specific you want to ski!
Yea make a pair of the New Vic ? You are talking about and sent it on down:) (Half kidding)Quote:
Originally Posted by iggyskier
191 Caylors, 186 BillyGoats ?Quote:
Originally Posted by iggyskier
Loving the 191 Wren.
please bring the magicQuote:
Originally Posted by iggyskier
I shall roast the pig.
seeing that I'll most likely still be unemployed in May I'd love to make the trip back to mammoth for this. I have never been to a "mini" before do we have any sort of "know before you go" thread or is pretty much bring skis, booze and camping gear and just send it?
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Originally Posted by huckster989
yes, exactly
Pretty much just follow this thread. At some point YC or somebody will post a "who's going" post, but it is just who ever shows up shows up. The most important thing is to find where Fort FKNA will be for camping. It tends to move around depending on snow, and to stay one step ahead of the law. I think they are still looking for MTT after he moved that big ass log.Quote:
Originally Posted by huckster989
Also watch for potential carpool info.
Fort FKNA doesn't move to stay ahead of Johnny Law. It is totally legal and free to camp on the BLM land along the Scenic Loop Rd. (which, by the way is neither a loop nor particularly scenic). If we're going to have a campfire, one of us needs to stop at a Ranger Station and get a fire permit (which I think is free too).
It just moves around because everyone has their own idea of where it should be. This year, first one there needs to make a good "FKNA" sign. Also, there are sometimes alternate sites near the main FKNA for those who bring kids and don't want them camped right in FKNA - sometimes there's late night festivities that aren't kid appropriate and are after kid bedtime.
Huckster, bringing camping gear is a good idea, but you can probably get away without bringing too much. There's usually room in other maggots' tents and local car campers bring food prep stuff. A sleeping bag and pad will probably suffice. And if the airlines are going to rape you for $$ to bring a sleeping bag/pad, I'm sure one of us could scare up a spare as long as you let us know in advance.
Campfire permits are free.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinecure
They're also available online -- print one and bring it:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/pass...ire-index.html
The "Johnny Law" comment was a joke. We had a run in one year with a ranger that tried to be hard assed, but knew there was nothing he could do.
It was rather funny actually.
I would like to try the:Quote:
Originally Posted by iggyskier
191cm Caylor
191 wrenegade
191cm Cease and Desist ( for the big late May powder day ;) )
If you are able to send down some demo sticks I'm planning on driving to Seattle from the southern California area around the start of June so if you need help I could toss them in the roof rack for the trip up and swing by the shop and return them on my way through Portland, only downside is that they will have some bugs stuck to them from traveling in June on a roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by iggyskier
As for the scenic loop the reason is is neither scenic nor a loop is because it is in fact an escape route. after all the geological activity back in the day they realized that if something happens (major earth quake / eruption) there is 1 road out of mammoth so the scenic loop was put in. I thought that was pretty damn funny when I learned that