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Rehabit:
Guy in the red with the safari hat is MilesB
Guy in the Leafs hoody I believe is Gebster.
Also, who was in the white/blue hockey jersey with the orange Technica boots. I think he shot a bunch of pix of all of us coming down Avy 1.
So did Shaggy, but he's en route to Canuckville and should be posting 'em soonish.
Thanks to all who took the time to snappy-snap. I'm a flake on the camera front and will pay it forward one day (when i buy a camera...or perhaps i'll just keep doing those limited edition renders).
:)
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/online_package_tracking.pngQuote:
Originally Posted by SchralphMacchio
aack, thanks for the help. It's allllll coming back to me now http://www.tetongravity.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by dookey67
some people... you just don't forget! http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1210968630
watch out ,magoptimus prime has magnatraction!
That was my favorite part of Dookey's costume, his dad's Bogner pants.
Cinderz is killin it!
Atomic BoyQuote:
Originally Posted by dookey67
peace,
D.
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Originally Posted by rehabit
:cool: Werd!Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
I'm glad everyone had such a great time, and I appreciate all the PMs of thanks -- really, all I did was call the date and say where to eat a couple of times.
I think the Mini's are super fun and create major stoke around here. I'd like to propose doing a Major Summit at Mammoth, a real Summit - when the entire mountain is open and there's the prospect of powder. Thinking early March.
Summit's have become so ho hum, not interesting, but we could, and should, bring this Mini stoke to revive the main Summit.
That would be cool, yes...:rolleyes2Quote:
Originally Posted by Elle Be
But one of the best parts of the mini, is you keep bumping into maggots, on the hill, because there are only a few lifts turning.
If the whole mountain had been open, Cinders & I would prolly never have met the few mags we did, and prolly not got the tour from Uber, and Spats, and prolly would not have heard about the hike out to Avi 1.
So keep the Mini, in Spring. Please.
It Rocks (like a boat on the Ocean) :yourock:
The mini is a spring thing...what would the Mammoth mini be without the beach. As for a summit, that would be great, and while you won't bump into maggots as easily, there is a whole lot more mountain to ski and explore during the regular season, and plenty of maggots to show people around.
When was the last full summit at Mammoth?
too hard to get to mammoth in the fucking winter.
^^^Land in Reno...drive south, or land in LA...drive north. What is so hard about that?
Never.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
Closest was the Summit in Tahoe back in 04, I think.
And it fukkin ROCKED. Which is why I think we should have a full Summit in Tahoe again. At least the resorts up here, all of them, offered us discount tickets. Plus, it's so close to an airport and there's a greater variety, in terms of the number of resorts, the nightlife, and the overall ease of people attending. Anyone who attended the Tahoe Summit would concur, I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Viva
The Lake is really a great place for it.
I'm not just saying that because its close to me.
I've hit Summits in three different countries.
Plus, the Roos would prolly attend.
No alternative to renting a car or catching a ride, either.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
i always thought the concept behind a summit was to have it in an area with multiple resorts (Tahoe/Summit County/Utah/Jackson/and the like) so as to make it a week long shindig with a variety of options.
also i thought the summit was supposed to be easy to get to.
i can see a lotta folks going "Why would I go to Mammoth, which requires me to fly into Reno and drive 3 hours or fly into LA and drive 4 hours when I can fly into SLC and be at Alta in 30 minutes" or something to that effect.
that said, i've been itching to get to Mammoth when they have snow. thus far i've only ridden Mammy in April and July.
but i really enjoy the whole camping and skiing vibe that the Spring mini offers up. that and Roberto's hella cheap fish and lobster tacos ($14 for 2 with 2 beers is cheaper'n anything of that nature up here in San Fran).
booga-booga!
PS,
I'm all Field of Dreams and shit (if somebody else "builds" it, I'll come).
Yes, oh yes, it did. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
And this is why *I* would attend!! Oh yeah!!Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
Elle Be - I think a major summit in Mammoth is an excellent idea, and I will volunteer to help you organize it if it pans out.
I also agree that it's hard to get to, etc but really when it's Mammoth we're considering, it would be SO much fun and worth it to get there. After all, no one would have to worry about driving around to different resorts and therefore the vibe and purpose of having a Summit (to meet, greet, ski, and party down with other maggots) will be fully realized.
Dookey - having a number of resorts to attend for a summit is great, but with those kinds of summits it's hard to meet up with a big group because everyone is always wanting to go to different resorts and places. With Mammoth, everything is right there...plus backcountry opportunities and even skiing at June Lake not too far away for some variety.
i see both sides of the coin.
like i said, I'm all Field of Dreams and shit.
:)
Not surprised that the story of the Tahoe Summit is no longer available on Powder.com, but here's a couple pics from it....
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...3&d=1210984188
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...4&d=1210984188
Holy shiny happy people with journalistic capabilities Batman!
You all have the joys and sorrow documented down to the letter.
Looks like a worthwhile trip for sure.
See...that's the problem, there's no snow in Tahoe:fm:Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
I'd second a summit in SLC in a heartbeat,too.
Those two were off the................(what is it I say now?)
I've been following the TR and pics, thinking I coulda been there.
I was torn between Abasin and Mammoth, and though I chose Abasin, you'll be happy to know, the bros got yet another, taste of Powder dayz.
Damn its tough to choose between two awesome adventures.
Glad to know I can literally live one adventure while virtually living another through great pics.
Great Stoke!
Mammy Mini is always proper! Nice work folks hoping next year I can make it happen. :yourock:
What do you guys mean, Mammoth is hard to get to? They'll be able to land 747s and hovercrafts and space shuttles and shit up at the airport by next fall!
Not sure how I missed this before, but if you look closely at the background, you'll see Viva picking up on the recently gimped pretty girl -- with Ski Patrol pulling her off the snow in the toboggan, and Viva carrying the damsel in distress's skis. It was impressive, watching El Caballo using his skillz.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...8/IMG_0182.jpg
Why she went for Viva when Uber was there in his tutu is beyond me.
I tell you what... I was solidly-no-question-about-it hit on by no less then 2 cougars while wearing the dress, as well as another couple of fetching females who were normally out of my league... They approached me! No joke...Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
Chicks dig dudes in dresses. Ask me how I know!
How do you know?
Yeah, but they were lesbians.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ubersheist
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^:fm::fm::fm::fm::fm:
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Originally Posted by dookey67
I would go to Mammoth for a summit (if the timing is right) in a heart beat! Its been at least 8 years since I have skied that amazing mountain. I learned how to ski there 25 years ago and worked there 21 years ago! I need to get back there, even if I have to drive 3 short hours from Reno.
I support a Mammoth summit
i am quite saddened that i didn't stumble upon this product prior to attending the mini.
it might have made a swell accompaniement to Mach Looney's BIV (Bacon Infused Vodka):
http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/produ...tic_candy_bars
My sister's former theater company did a play based around that company's truffles. Vosges is delicious, but very expensive. It was awesome when her office was full of free samples.Quote:
Originally Posted by dookey67
bwa! looks like another great Mammoth Mini. Sorry I missed it you guys! I had inadvertently double booked myself for a weekend camping/wine drinking fest with some old co-workers. Got my weekends skrewed up. Oh well, next year. :D
Can't believe you guys almost set the tent on fire...OMG! :eek: thats awesome.
If anybodys is up for riding the goop at Mammoth this weekend, I will be "ahem" not working. (hey, it may snow! :eek: )
Josh, the tulle skirt is fancy. you should wear that every day! P-Diddy, where the hell did you get a transformers mask anyway?
looks like everybody had a good time. :the_finge
I'm considering it as my new honey will be in San Felipe with her friends.Quote:
Originally Posted by erica_z
haven's seen you since I moved here, stranger! In that case, I'll wear my powder-puff pink jacket just for you. :D
Actually, it wasn't almost - there is a nice hole in the bottom of Mach Looney's tent from where the towel/rock burned through. Flame retardants might cause cancer but they sure as hell did a good job saving our asses! :eek::eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by erica_z
Anyway, just hearing how much everyone missed you, it sounds like it would have definitely been a better time with you there!