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04-12-2005, 12:32 PM
yogachik

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Originally Posted by yogachik

Now on to the important news: I got Lakanuki to give our group drink specials and possibly food specials for the 30th. But I need someone (paging Dingle) to design a Maggot Pass for us to show the bartenders and servers to get the discount - something easy for us to print out at home. I'm still in conversation about exactly what kind of drink for the discount - he offered well drinks, or maybe a specialty drink or two (he said margs).

Maybe something that just says Maggot Pass for drinking?
04-12-2005, 08:30 PM
Arty50

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Originally Posted by Schralper

Access is gonna be the issue. A LONG skin in unless there's some serious melt in the next couple weeks. I was just sledding on McGee on Sun, when the 100 mph winds moved in. Howling, oh yeah! The when up to Virginia lakes on Mon. & Tues. Dunderberg peak, pretty fun. Black Mtn is on the hit list, now. Still SO much snow! Opening day of fishing season is the last Sat of the month. Wonder about Tioga. Hmmm????
Laurel sure was looking sweet!

Squirrel, I was thinking the same thing. I'd absolutely love to ski Bloody. But Schralper brings up a good point. There's a dirt road that most people take to get close the base of the couloir in spring. Only problem, it's probably buried right now. From what I understand, it's a loooong slog unless you can drive up said road.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? Maybe the ridgeline that runs from Bloody to behind Mammoth. Seems like there's lots of options there and we could yo-yo it. Tioga could be sweet, but the gate's not gonna open for a while. Virginia Lakes is :eek: , but I've only looked at it before. Never skied back there so I don't know much about winter access.
04-12-2005, 09:10 PM
Schralper

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Originally Posted by Arty50

Squirrel, I was thinking the same thing. I'd absolutely love to ski Bloody. But Schralper brings up a good point. There's a dirt road that most people take to get close the base of the couloir in spring. Only problem, it's probably buried right now. From what I understand, it's a loooong slog unless you can drive up said road.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? Maybe the ridgeline that runs from Bloody to behind Mammoth. Seems like there's lots of options there and we could yo-yo it. Tioga could be sweet, but the gate's not gonna open for a while. Virginia Lakes is :eek: , but I've only looked at it before. Never skied back there so I don't know much about winter access.

YES it is a LONG slog to get to bloody from just off Sherwin rd. That's where the snows at now.
Tioga maybe open late May. Damn! Or cool depending on how ya look at that. Just wish the gate was open! :fuckyou:
V Lakes is way cool. But still access, unless they plow out the road to the lake. I'll check on it on the way down. Was just there last week, like 5 ? mile approach to Dunderberg. Good turns and terrain just transistional snow. Black mtn. looks NICE and STEEP. Near Mammy, McGee is right off the road and might be ok, Laurel is on my wish list. Something by Convict lake, day trip from lot? Or McGee Cr? Maybe up towards the crest?? We can roshambo to decide where, when we know who's in and what the snows lookin like. :cussing:
04-12-2005, 09:27 PM
slim

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Originally Posted by tuffy109

seriously....

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...ckyboxpink.gif

Totally sweet. All the suckers that don't like it are suckers and should be ignored.

Maybe hot pink instead?
04-12-2005, 10:40 PM
Mach Looney

Bay Area People

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Originally Posted by shmerham

Anyone driving from the bay area? I know this sounds crazy, but I was thinking of flying into oaktown, so I could visit a couple buddies from college before heading to Mammoth.

Screw it, I'm going. I don't yet have the pleasure of knowing anybody here, and I hardly post, but it just sounds like too much fun. Plus I have an April 30 birthday, which seems like the new pink this year.

I'll volunteer to drive some Bay Area folkels down there. Let me know if you want a ride.
04-12-2005, 11:40 PM
Squirrel99

Arty, I'm right there with ya.

I've never had a chance to tour around mammoth and that sounds...sooooooooooo tempting right now! Plus with all that base, hopefully some good ol' California sunshine and some nice corn (or pow???) harvesting!

On a side note (that I wish I knew on my previous Mammoth trip :mad: ),
anyone with Intrawest passes or discount cards at other resorts gets between a 25% and 50% hookup on tix.
04-13-2005, 12:15 AM
CS

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Originally Posted by Squirrel99

Friday Sierra Tour???? Anyone?

Tyrone recommended the Bloody Couloir.

Sure would be fun to get a day in of touring outside of Mammy- I'm pretty sure most of Saturday & Sunday will be spent in bounds so seems like Friday would be a great day for a tour (of course, weather pending)

Bueller?.....

I'd be down for a Sunday tour, since, well, I can't make it until Friday night. As to where, doesn't really matter to me.
04-13-2005, 10:48 AM
Ubersheist

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Originally Posted by mitch buchannon

Couple questions from a jong-

Is there a wide array of skier abilities at these summits? Or is everyone a big mountain ripper-type? The abilities vary quite a bit, but no one sucks or is just an "ok" skier or snowboarder. There'll probably be a few that'll stick only to single black diamonds, the bulk will ski anything on a trail map, and a pretty large portion are the "big mountain ripper-types."

Is it kosher for someone who knows no one on the board to come to a summit? That would be me. Yes.

I'm looking into rolling out there cuz it sounds like it's a damn good time, just gotta work the details out.

Any rides from Reno available? or anywhere else for that matter, since I don't own a plane ticket yet. Reno's far and away your best bet. You may be able to hook up with someone, but since you're new and none of us know you, you'd better plan on getting yourself there without additional help.

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04-13-2005, 02:21 PM
Squirrel99

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Originally Posted by CS

I'd be down for a Sunday tour, since, well, I can't make it until Friday night. As to where, doesn't really matter to me.

Maybe early dawn patrol? But a few of us gotta catch the last flight out of Reno @ 8:15pm. I'm sure we'll need to be trucking out of Mammoth by 2:30pm on Sunday.

I'm open to any day- either Friday/Saturday/Sunday
04-13-2005, 02:45 PM
SponsoredByDuctTape

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Originally Posted by yogachik

Maybe something that just says Maggot Pass for drinking?

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...nks_01%7E0.bmp
04-13-2005, 02:47 PM
CS

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Originally Posted by Squirrel99

Maybe early dawn patrol? But a few of us gotta catch the last flight out of Reno @ 8:15pm. I'm sure we'll need to be trucking out of Mammoth by 2:30pm on Sunday.

I'm open to any day- either Friday/Saturday/Sunday

I'd be ok with the dawn patrol since I don't drink, but something tells me not many will want to be waking up early after the Lakanuki carnage Sat. night.
04-13-2005, 04:12 PM
tuffy109

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Originally Posted by SponsoredByDuctTape

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...nks_01%7E0.bmp

hahahaha

i've got another to post tonight.
04-13-2005, 05:58 PM
Squirrel99

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Originally Posted by CS

I'd be ok with the dawn patrol since I don't drink, but something tells me not many will want to be waking up early after the Lakanuki carnage Sat. night.

I'm gonna have to wait to see how Saturday night pans out :fm:

But wouldn't rule out crashing early and making a 'somewhat' dawn patrol
04-13-2005, 10:39 PM
tuffy109

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...ormal_pass.gif
04-13-2005, 10:44 PM
Schralper

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Originally Posted by tuffy109

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...ormal_pass.gif

Nice!
:tongue:
04-14-2005, 07:09 AM
Nohillsnearby

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Originally Posted by Ubersheist

The abilities vary quite a bit, but no one sucks or is just an "ok" skier or snowboarder. There'll probably be a few that'll stick only to single black diamonds, the bulk will ski anything on a trail map, and a pretty large portion are the "big mountain ripper-types."

Except if MrNohills & I make the trek to Mammoth. :( This is exactly why I'm hesitating.
04-14-2005, 10:59 AM
yogachik

Tuffy, thanks but.... can't do the stinking poo thing.
I like Duct's - it's straightforward and funny and easy to print.
Other votes?

We have a great sticker (tuffy's) and (I think) a great drinking pass (Duct's) - who's doing the printing?
04-14-2005, 11:06 AM
tuffy109

take a look in the mirror
04-14-2005, 11:12 AM
yogachik

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Originally Posted by tuffy109

take a look in the mirror

huh? is that supposed to be funny or just mean?
04-14-2005, 11:14 AM
tuffy109

both

5678910

hahahaha
04-14-2005, 11:15 AM
yogachik

well fuck you too

edited for ;)
04-14-2005, 11:22 AM
CS

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Originally Posted by Nohillsnearby

Except if MrNohills & I make the trek to Mammoth. :( This is exactly why I'm hesitating.

Don't hesitate, just go. I mean, c'mon, there's a crapload of snow and everyone there is good peops. Well, except maybe that tuffy guy, he's pretty much just an asshole.
04-14-2005, 11:51 AM
tuffy109

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Originally Posted by yogachik

well fuck you too

please let me know where i should bill my time to.
04-14-2005, 12:09 PM
yogachik

Seriously - who has the sticker printing connection?
And the drinking pass -- everyone could print that out at home and bring it. Laminate it if you want at your local kinkos. Let's just decide which one to use.
04-14-2005, 01:25 PM
shmerham

The company that did the EC Mini stickers treated us well and the cost was reasonable I believe. I'd be willing to look into it and get 'er done.
04-14-2005, 02:24 PM
Squirrel99

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Originally Posted by Nohillsnearby

Except if MrNohills & I make the trek to Mammoth. :( This is exactly why I'm hesitating.

Like CS said above. I barely know most of these clowns going, but I do know one thing- It's gonna be a ton of fun with so many people going.
Plus, somebody needs to represent the Great Plains States :wink:
04-14-2005, 02:58 PM
Telenater

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Originally Posted by Squirrel99

I'm gonna have to wait to see how Saturday night pans out :fm:

But wouldn't rule out crashing early and making a 'somewhat' dawn patrol

Sounds good to me. If there's skiing to be had, I'm quite capable of moderating my consumption.

Anyone going to be sticking around for touring Monday, Tuesday or beyond?
04-14-2005, 07:44 PM
Nohillsnearby

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Originally Posted by Squirrel99

Like CS said above. I barely know most of these clowns going, but I do know one thing- It's gonna be a ton of fun with so many people going.
Plus, somebody needs to represent the Great Plains States :wink:

I mentioned it to MrNohills and his response was "Drive 3 hours?" :cussing: :rolleyes:
04-15-2005, 02:00 AM
Mach Looney

Anybody have accomodations suggestions for people who are currently homeless? For the summit I mean.

My offer for driving Bay Area types still stands. No stickers or laminates required.
04-17-2005, 09:04 PM
Vets

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Originally Posted by Nohillsnearby

I mentioned it to MrNohills and his response was "Drive 3 hours?" :cussing: :rolleyes:

Mammoth is more than worth the effort. Many people make a much longer drive to ski Mammoth for good reason.
04-17-2005, 10:11 PM
splat

I'm gettin kinda fired up about this mini. snorkeldeep coming in from NYC, got TeleRob online for a coupla days, Paging Senor Pisco.........
04-17-2005, 10:51 PM
snorkeldeep

so stoked to be coming out. if i can pull off travel as discussed earlier - it will be even sweeter.
04-17-2005, 11:37 PM
Schralper

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Originally Posted by Nohillsnearby

I mentioned it to MrNohills and his response was "Drive 3 hours?" :cussing: :rolleyes:

Mr."Mypantiesareinabunch", 3hrs??

Try 9hrs in a Suburban, yeah gas is KILLIN me!
Averaged $2.65/gal last time down, 2 weeks ago, towing a snowmo.
It's all about having the right tunes, safety breaks and well......bottle rockets!
:nonono2:
04-18-2005, 11:22 AM
Nohillsnearby

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Originally Posted by Schralper

Mr."Mypantiesareinabunch", 3hrs??

Try 9hrs in a Suburban, yeah gas is KILLIN me!
Averaged $2.65/gal last time down, 2 weeks ago, towing a snowmo.
It's all about having the right tunes, safety breaks and well......bottle rockets!
:nonono2:

Yeah, I know. :rolleyes: I might just have to leave his butt at the crap tables. :the_finge
04-19-2005, 12:21 AM
splat

Nohills - your ski bag is on the way.
04-19-2005, 09:06 AM
Nohillsnearby

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Originally Posted by splat

Nohills - your ski bag is on the way.

Yay! Thanks!
04-19-2005, 12:08 PM
Ubersheist

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Originally Posted by Nohillsnearby

Except if MrNohills & I make the trek to Mammoth. :( This is exactly why I'm hesitating.

I'm heading up with a buddy that's pretty bad... he'd certainly hold y'all up, if anything.

I say, head out, meet us all, and see what it's really like. Hesitate only after you find out first hand that you don't have fun with us! ;)

Mammoth's pretty good for a variety of abilities in that there's almost always an easy way down in close proximity to the tougher stuff. Therefore, it's pretty easy to meet up with the not-so-good skiers at the a chairlift. If you can get down a groomed, single black diamond, then you can ride any lift and get to the same places that the rest of the crew is heading to.

Also, you gotta remember that this is spring skiing. It's a different mentality... It's much more of a party atmosphere then your typical mid-winter powder day. I think you're worrying too much!
04-19-2005, 12:15 PM
Nohillsnearby

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Originally Posted by Ubersheist

I'm heading up with a buddy that's pretty bad... he'd certainly hold y'all up, if anything.

I say, head out, meet us all, and see what it's really like. Hesitate only after you find out first hand that you don't have fun with us! ;)

Oh, I KNOW we'd have fun!

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Originally Posted by Ubersheist

Mammoth's pretty good for a variety of abilities in that there's almost always an easy way down in close proximity to the tougher stuff. Therefore, it's pretty easy to meet up with the not-so-good skiers at the a chairlift. If you can get down a groomed, single black diamond, then you can ride any lift and get to the same places that the rest of the crew is heading to.

We can get down single black diamonds in MI.

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Originally Posted by Ubersheist

Also, you gotta remember that this is spring skiing. It's a different mentality... It's much more of a party atmosphere then your typical mid-winter powder day. I think you're worrying too much!

I think I worry too much, too. :biggrin:

Thanks, Uber.
04-19-2005, 03:53 PM
SponsoredByDuctTape

I've got space in my car for one or two leaving L.A. Thrusday morning, coming back Monday morning. If anyone is interested in splitting gas either up, back, or both, PM me.
04-20-2005, 11:13 AM
AntiSoCalSkier

I'm too lazy to read through 9 pages of tuffy and yoga flirting, and I'm too poor to spend a ton of money on lodging. So what's the scoop? Is there a condo I can get in on? Is someone looking to split a Motel 6 room?

(I figure I can be all demanding like this, since I organized the condo for the first annual Maggot Mini way back 2003.)

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