As of yesterday, the plows on Tioga Pass Rd. have reached Olmsted Point. That's encouraging. Maybe they'll get the road open by the mini if we don't get more snow.
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As of yesterday, the plows on Tioga Pass Rd. have reached Olmsted Point. That's encouraging. Maybe they'll get the road open by the mini if we don't get more snow.
^^^^ open open, or from 395 to the Pass. I doubt the pass itself will open, and honestly, hope it does not. We don't really need too many of us Bay Area folk poking around.
Any word out there on Sonora?
It's possible, since they're at Olmstead already, but by far the worse part of that road (edit: at least west of Tioga, proper) is the slabs at Olmstead (and I think also at the base of Stately Pleasure Dome). If the average depth most of the way was 8-9 feet, it's probably significantly deeper there.
But... we all still 14 days out.
I bet it's open from 395 to the top by then.
Check out the 3.5 minute vid on the NPS site on the clearing work. Linked below the road progress.
So, I was talking to my wife this weekend about the Mammoth Mini and she reminds me my daughter graduates/walks Friday the 21st from SDSU and we have two parties I really should attend that Saturday. I was really looking forward to skiing again too. Maybe I will just roll up for Wed/Thurs for some end of the season laps. Damn, maybe my season is over.:frown:
^^^There is all of June and a few days in July.
I hate graduation parties, they all end up like "The Graduate."
A 2AM run up to Mammoth on Saturday morning sounds way better then a couple of parties.
1. I have reclaimed Maggoptimus Prime from McPoser, so he will be in e-f-f-e-c-t this year
2. I reclaimed Hutash's Maggot Banner from McPoser, as well.
3. I, slacker resort bound goober that I am, will most likely need to borrow a set-up (skis and skins) from some generous buddy so that I may continue to enjoy the fruits of BC exploration (sadly I wasn't able to demo any of the skis I am considering for my AT set-up in Colo this past week).
PS
what is the BAF discount price?
are the Spring 4 packs @ $199 a better deal?
Perhaps you will next reclaim P_McPoser himself!
Not this year, though.
^ bahumbug! You've got to bring the little one next year, being as how family friendly the camp is going to be ;)
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Originally Posted by dookey67
Cool. It becomes you...the Dude approves...
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...5&d=1273527790
he might need some FKNA detailing, though...
Holy Crap! This Katal Landing Pad thingy is going to be at Mammoth starting on the 22nd. I can't wait to see some idiots hucking their meat onto this thing. I'm sure some maggots will attempt.
http://katalinnovations.com/wordpres...acier-8824.jpg
Info HERE
Should be fun to watch...
^Paging Dick Cheney...oops, I mean MachLooney
I'm getting my tall T steeze in order for that thing fo' real.
Can't make the mini due to ongoing medical issues, but I will be up to ski Fri and Sat this week. It would be fun to meet up and eat some corn!
Found a couple condos to rent. On the red line shuttle and either in the same complex as asandygal's place or really close by. Right now it is me sharing with Turx & Cindy. One is small and good just for the three of us. Another is larger and would easily accommodate another person or two. With another person, the larger place ends up cheaper. Any takers?
^^^ I'd take you up on that but I'm busy next weekend
OK, so before we send money, do any of you Bargain Hunting Maggots know of any other Groovy options, that we could rent, for less than $475 or $565?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinecure
For 4 Nights, Arriving Thurs 5/20?
"Next" as in "not this coming weekend"?Quote:
Originally Posted by jla415
Are you talking 5/15, or 5/22?
So, your gonna miss the Mini?
But, dude, you've only skied like a measly one thousand and one days this season...so far...:wink:
May have something for you Turx. Sinecure, check your PMs.
yea I'm going to have to miss the mini, busy the weekend of the 22ndQuote:
Originally Posted by TurxSki
Anybody have any BAFs left? I'm not 100% sure, but I may need one if my other ticket discount falls through.
I have plenty left...it's sad but true, I have no friends.
Here is the info on how it works, so I need a PM with some info. While nekkid pictures of wife/GF/SO?mother are not required, they are always appreciated;)
http://www.mammothmountain.com/Mount.../BringAFriend/
Start here to invite your friends to purchase a Bring a Friend lift ticket. Simply follow these 3 steps and your friends can take advantage of this great MVP only benefit.
Step 1: Enter your contact information in the form below. Click Authenticate
Step 2: Enter your friends name and address in the form on the next page. Click Invite
Step 3: Your friend will receive an email invitation with a link to purchase the Bring a Friend discounted lift ticket online, for up to 5 days of consecutive skiing. They can bring their receipt to any ticket counter to receive their ticket.
Bruce Almighty!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ridgehippy
I you and the Mrs. make it I will totally come out of lurk mode and hang out on my day off! :yourock:
^^^You still exist? I thought you disappeared into upper management on the mountain and was now to good for us lowly maggots:fm:
Glad to see you are back and hope you make an appearance at the mini.
Erica who?
hutash,
You like dogs. And Patagonia. I do too. Let's be friends. :)
PM incoming.
That is exactly why I am not on Facebook:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by LightRanger
Still got a few invites left.
Laugh.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
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One more taker here, please. PM sent.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
Unless someone out there is hoarding any free ticks, they'd like to pass along/sell/swap?
Don't be shy. PM me. It can be our leedle secret :angel:
well since I can't make it to the mammoth mini I figure I'll offer up some passes for people. I worked there this winter so these are left over friends and family vouchers. I can offer up either 3 free tickets or 6 half off passes (you combine two half off to get a free one) if you need them send me a PM and I will hook ya up.
If someone is trying really hard to go but is broke and could really use these lets set that up otherwise I guess we will call it fair game
enjoy
Turx, Cindy and I definitely fit the bill of broke ass skiers. PM on its way huckster. Thanks.
Well, that almost made me change my plans again :)Quote:
Originally Posted by erica_z
I'm missing the mini again this year but will give you a shout when we do get to town this spring/summer. Bummed I can't make it; sounds like its going to be fun and I was looking forward to seeing you, Bkln, Bodi, Splat, and a host of other mags I hadn't seen in a while.
passes sent off to sinecure and powdork you kids have a good time. thanks for playing
Unfortunately, I'm going to miss the mini this year. Looks like it will be a good turn out, though.
PM me for BAF's, previous posters in this thread get priority.
Need first/last name and email addie...
Looks like its time for a Roll Call. Here's what I have based on reading through this thread. Please copy/paste and add/delete your name if you are coming. If there's a "?" next to your name, it wasn't clear if you were coming or not.
Yogachik
Divegirl
Legoskier
MTT?
Twins
erica_z
LightRanger
PattyE
Sinecure
Dookey
Superstar Punani
Daywalker?
SchralphMacchio
Franz Klammer
powdork
3snowboards
mc_roon?
BSS + 2
spats
asandygal
Gebster
DJSapp?
QuikR12
Bodhi
powpig?
Stuntcok
Larry01
atomicboy
Big Tim
liv2ski
SailCat
cdlv
hutash
El Chupacabre?
tarkman
Joey Bag O Donuts
Steven S Dallas
whyturn
mach looney
Sprite?
45hill
406 + 1
masterofgreenbeans
splat
Captain Powder?
Vets
Driver
Ottime
Turxski + Cinders
northbynorthwest
:yourock::yourock::yourock:Quote:
Originally Posted by huckster989
somebody please figure out where we are going to camp this year!!! Who is getting in on Thursday? I'm touring on Friday so I won't be getting in until late afternoon.
We should have a camping roll call. I want to know who to call to direct me to our site :D
call me A, I'll know where it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by SchralphMacchio
any locals wanna do a trip up the "senic loop" to check on fkna conditions for us?
I will definitely do that.
And I will definitely bring some Russian River Pliny the Elders to swill at camp.
And just for hutash I'll bring some good Sonoma wines as well :D
what I won't be bringing is 40-jalapeno guacamole or al pastor or bacon vodka, need other folks to step up there!
I deleted myself -- won't be able to make it this year; out of town Thurs-Fri beforehand. We are going to try to get down in the general area though on Sat-Sun for some BC skiing, so may well run into you yahoos...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinecure
I'm in, I don't care if my knee is jacked or not, I'm always up for good wine (or bad wine for that matter.):biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by SchralphMacchio
I'll be campin' in style, no Chateau de Subaru this year, so post up the location when it gets figured out.