Mammoth Mini 08 - May 8 - May 11

Thanks sandygal. I'll need Bodhi to direct me, but yes.

And I've been working on the tags on the above referenced map. I'd appreciate if someone could take a look at it and let me know if you can see the tags I've dropped. They include the lodge at mammoth where we poached showers and hot tubs last time. Also, I started adding the locations of some of the natural Hot Springs. I'm not the most qualified for that, since I haven't visited any of them. I've just been looking around on the web and at books to determine locations and descriptions. Let me know if you have trouble seeing any of that, and if I've screwed up. The Google map should only be discoverable by linking off of this thread - I did not make it searchable in google.

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Originally Posted by asandygal

Hell... I was there that day.

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Yes, you and Mark were definitely there:)
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...-28-07/059.jpg

Map looks good. Hot Creek is closed due to increased thermal activity, at least the last I heard. I do not believed it has reopened. There is no camping around Hot Creek, but you can camp just about anywhere else. Most of it is BLM or FS land. You need a campfire permit to have open fires.

You can also get to Ft. FKNA or Mammoth by turning on the scenic road about fives before town, for those coming from Reno for the first time.

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Originally Posted by hutash

The map looks good. I didn't drive out the scenic loop on Tuesday, but there was still a lot of snow on the ground in the area, so the fort may be snowed it like it was last year. There are plenty of other places to camp off the scenic loop if the fort is still under snow.

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That's what 4x4 is for!

I plowed that shizzle last year (took me 30+minutes, but I plowed it).

:)


McPoser!

Since we didn't get to ride in Summit (though I may swing out for A-Basin closing), you NEED to come to Mammoth. Then you can show me where Ft. FKNA really is...

:)


FYI TIOGA ROAD CONDITIONS:

http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm

Dookey, you were just in Summit county and you missed the chance to snag the Bros for their trip to the Mammoth Mini?
Bummer :(

^Dammit!

I seriously dropped the ball on that.

I coulda ridden 'em all the way across Colo, Utah, Nevada, and Cali and passed 'em around Tahoe with the likes of Arty, Corky, and a few others.

I humbly apologize for the snafu on my part (i was in Summit for 2 weeks and didn't take my computer as i wanted to go old school "off-the-grid").

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Originally Posted by Sinecure

AKBruin - I'm figuring somewhere around 6 hours. If Tioga pass were open it would be more like 4-5. I'm probably driving, leaving Thursday sometime and returning Sunday afternoon. PM me if interested in carpooling. I've got loads of room in my car. Will probably camp at Fort FKNA, but may consider a condo.

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Thanks, Sinecure! Unfortunately, I can't spare any days off of work. Thus, I could only do Sat and Sun, which makes things a bit tricky. Anyhow, I really appreciate your kind offer.

SnowHot, when are you getting to Colorado? I'm about 80% sure I'm going to Mammoth :fm:

Pending confirmation of a ride from RENO. McPoser will be attending.

McPoser, I'll either be driving through Reno on my way down if I drive, or renting a car if I fly in.

How about anyone coming from Sacramento/Bay Area? I thought I had a ride with a non-maggot, but I think I misplaced his phone number. (That's a cue for Mark the Lurker to give me a call...)

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Originally Posted by P_McPoser

SnowHot, when are you getting to Colorado? I'm about 80% sure I'm going to Mammoth :fm:

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I'm getting in Friday(9th) just before noon, skiing through the weekend then flying home.

I think you're on the right track. Make sure and take the Bros with you!
They deserve a proper road trip to Mammoth for their photo op.

I dunno... I planned on leaving on the 8th...You flying in? Perhaps I'll book a flight friday afternoon and meet you in the airport somewhere?

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Originally Posted by P_McPoser

I dunno... I planned on leaving on the 8th...You flying in? Perhaps I'll book a flight friday afternoon and meet you in the airport somewhere?

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Check out the Broadventure thread. I cleared things up there. Sorry for the confusion.

I'm driving from the Bay Area. Leaving sometime on Thursday. Either driving to Tahoe and spending the night, or driving right through if I can get going early enough to get to Fort FKNA in daylight. Dookey can't get his thumb out of his ass and decide what his plan is. So I don't know yet whether I have a rider or not. I can take at least one passenger, and probably two. So it will be some combination of Dookey, Uber and/or Poser. Let me know.

I just decided to rent a car. I will be driving to Ft. FKNA thursday night and praying I remember where it is :)

"Dookey can't get his thumb out of his ass and decide what his plan is."

The only thing I put in my ass is gum, cuz I like to pop shit.

Looking like I'll be headed up REALLY late on Thursday as I'm trying to cop tix to see either Atmosphere or Elbow on the 8th. So I prolly won't be leaving SF until well after the Witching Hour, stopping for a quick nap at the familial cabin in Truckee and then getting up hella early to make the final drive through Reno to Mammoth for a 10amish rendezvous.

At least that's the plan at the moment.

Bumping for Friday night stoke:)http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...07/045copy.jpg
Get on up here.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...07/099copy.jpg

Hee, hee.

I'm tentatively looking into going up on Thursday, so if anyone is looking for a carpool let me know (I help with gas $). Lego will be driving me back...he's not arriving until Friday evening. With that said, I'm also looking for a place to crash on Thursday night only...maybe Fort FKNA.

Linds, we'll take care of you...at least for the night. The drive, though, I could get you from someplace near the 405.

I ought to be headed up early on Thursday, Girl of Dive. This should put me in your vicinity at the height of Inland Empire morning traffic.

This looks cool. I'd be coming from Seattle, and could fly into LA or Reno. I'd just need a lift to the resort...and somewhere to stay..

This looks cool. I'd be coming from Seattle, and could fly into LA or Reno. I'd just need a lift to the resort...and somewhere to stay..

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Originally Posted by northbynorthwest

This looks cool. I'd be coming from Seattle, and could fly into LA or Reno. I'd just need a lift to the resort...and somewhere to stay..

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PM Ubersheist - I think he's looking to get a hotel room or something with showers and a bed.

Viva - that could work too as it may be more convenient than meeting up with YC. Thank you for the offer. I'll let you know closer to the date. Should I bring dog treats or is Raffie staying home?

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Originally Posted by divegirl

Should I bring dog treats or is Raffie staying home?

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I'm leaving Rafalicious home with a house sitter. We'll see how that works out.

not to be a freeloader or anything, but last year folks had some buddy tickets where if you got like 4 people together tix were incrementally cheaper or something like that. i remember i used one of them for me, Sprite, and another Eastcoaster (sorry, forgot his name as we only rode 1/2 day together and then he took Sprite to l'hopital).

do any of the Mammoth faithful/local have any lines on cheap/cheaper ticket hook-ups?

It doesn't exist anymore. Now, you have to buy 3 days in advance, no refunds, and it's good for Friday, only.

Who all is planning to camp? If there isn't a lot of people, anyone looking at splitting up a hotel?

i'm camping regardless...

i camped solo last year and it was kinda cool, except for the night the wolves circled my tent and howled for hours and the woodchucks running off with my TP supply, and the birds getting into my granola stash...and then there was that rabid moose

cool--we'll sing campfire songs and wish that it was less of a hassle to carry firearms in checked luggage!

Hey Dere,
Unless *shit happens* :rolleyes2, Cinders & I plan to come on down with Sinecure!! Yay! :D :cool:
So, his truck may be full up now...

We are wussing out on the "dirt-bag" camping at Fort FKNA, though, and are hoping to get a room, near the base/lifts. Hot tub, showers and soft beds...mmmh ;)
Sinecure says there are lots of Condo's.

Can any of you make any recommedations? Or warn us away from the lousy ones?
I thank you :yourock:

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

I'm planning on being there this year myself.

If there's anyone in Whistler, Van, or the PNW that wants to split gas costs, PM me.

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I'm going to throw this out there one last time. It's about $400 to drive down and back from Whistler, so if anyone wants to co-pilot it'd only be half that, or a bit less if you're down in WA.

If no one jumps on this opportunity to cruise in the Mystery Machine in the next couple of days, I'll probably just book a flight to Reno.

I'm still looking into accomodations so would be up for splitting on a condo.
I thought about camping but couldn't haul all my gear with me on the plane...if someone has a site and would be up for sharing cookstove/pots/pans/etc. I would be interested.

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Originally Posted by dookey67

i'm camping regardless...

i camped solo last year and it was kinda cool, except for the night the wolves circled my tent and howled for hours and the woodchucks running off with my TP supply, and the birds getting into my granola stash...and then there was that rabid moose

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Now I know you're lying. Moose don't live in California. It was probably hyenas.

Northbynorthwest - think about flying into Sacramento... I'm looking to share a ride from Sacto on Thursday, and then heading back sorta late on Sunday evening.

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Originally Posted by dookey67

not to be a freeloader or anything, but last year folks had some buddy tickets where if you got like 4 people together tix were incrementally cheaper or something like that. i remember i used one of them for me, Sprite, and another Eastcoaster (sorry, forgot his name as we only rode 1/2 day together and then he took Sprite to l'hopital).

do any of the Mammoth faithful/local have any lines on cheap/cheaper ticket hook-ups?

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Damn, I dunno if I can spring $200 for lift tickets to go ... no one else has beta on discounts or anything?

Schralp - what really needs to happen is for you to call the tickets office at Mammoth and ask about group deals. Typically resorts offer a couple freebies if you bring a group in, and then the the cost savings can be split up amongst everyone. Don't tell them you're def coming, though....bait them with a little bit of 'I might bring these people there instead of Mt. Hood if there's a good deal to be had....'

And who the hell was so quick on the shutter with this shot???????
Two seconds later looks like it would have been golden.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...07/099copy.jpg

Sinecure, you still camping?

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Schralp - what really needs to happen is for you to call the tickets office at Mammoth and ask about group deals. Typically resorts offer a couple freebies if you bring a group in, and then the the cost savings can be split up amongst everyone ...

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Splat, thanks for the good idea ... but today was not the day to try it. It's the last day of their discount pass sales for next season and they're swamped. The people I talked to on the phone could have really given a rats ass about getting more people on the mountain for that weekend.

I'm on the fence ... anyway, I'm a possible carpool from East Bay / Sacramento area, but really in doubt regarding my personal $$$ situation.

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Originally Posted by SchralphMacchio

Damn, I dunno if I can spring $200 for lift tickets to go ... no one else has beta on discounts or anything?

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Don't ski, just drink...oh wait, that would be even more. A good time will be had by all, even if you just hang out at Maggot Beach. Looks like some BC action will be going down as well, so no lift tics needed.

Accomodation + Lift-tick, at Mammoth Mtn Inn, for $111 (+taxes, etc.) per person, per night.
Minimum stay 2 nights, you need at least 2 people. The ticks are for the day(s) after you check in.
http://www.mammothmountain.com/plan/...dex.cfm?id=109
Cinders & I are prolly either sharing a Condo "located between the Village, and Canyon Lodge" with Sinecure, and possibly others, or going for this.

What do you reckon? Go with this, or stick with the Condo?