Summit 2005: Jackson Hole

[TJ.Brk]

I'm for it. But the cost of airfare is nuts to get there.

[Foggy_Goggles]

Pros: Other than lift tix, Jackson is pretty cheap in the winter as it's their offseason. Plenty of kitchenettes within walking distance of the bars and a good lift system.

[snowfire]

pros: I can drive there (7 hours from fort collins) so I might actually come. Also, Jackson rocks.

cons: none for me!

[sandytheskier]

Centrally located. People could fly into SLC and carpool with utards up there.
Lots of places to stay, ski, tour, drink....

Down sides:
?

[shamrockpow]

Carpool from SLC is a cool idea and probably what I'd do if I have the free time. BUT: what if it's dumping in the Wasatch and they have a 100 inch base while it's only flurrying in JH and they have a 60 inch base?

[splat]

Canada = no jail time.

[crashnburn'd]

Pros:
-Direct flight from Minneapolis
-Within driving distance if said flight is too expensive
-Last time I was in Jackson I was there for 7 days and it didn't snow at all. I've gotta do better next time
-My brother (who would most likely be going too) hurt himself on said trip and needs to redeem himself ( if you're lurking)
-Endless BC and Targhee is close

Cons:
-Never been to Whistler


On a personal and selfish note, please make the summit the week of Saturday, March 12 - Sunday, March 20. As much as I hate school, probably can't skip it...

[rtp]

Pros:
Its Jackson Hole!
No fresh pow last time I was there
Got hurt and had to cut the trip short last time so as stated I need to redeam myself in a big way...
Excellent inbounds and BC terrain
Closer that whistler so can drive if needed
Targhee is 1 hr away

Cons
Whistler'ed be fun too

[Honc]

Pros:
Gonz and I will have an easier time getting there if we don't have to cross borders...

It's Jackson.



I agree with all who have mentioned that with the recent coronation of our man Frozen and TGR's offices looking directly at the tram dock we would be stupid to go anywhere else. Let's dance.

[EPSkis]

Originally posted by snowsprite
What kind of airfare is it --generally speaking --from the EC?
Sprite

If you book NOW:

Orbitz - $425
Hotwire - $396
Qixo ~ $410

If you can fly into Jackson Airport, it's only 7 miles from Jackson.

Plenty of shuttles available, but a rental looks like a better bet for a family or 2+ people traveling together.

[jayfrizzo]

Pro: We can have the words "Action Hole" on the T-Shirts.

J-

[CantDog]

God, I'm already getting excited. If the summit happened to fall between the 19th and 27th of March that would be greeeeat.(sorry crash)


And flying into SLC would be fine if there are carpoolers heading up, 4 hours is the same travel time as most boston mags spend getting to jay.

[Shredhead]

JH can be great. But if your talking about the summit being later than mid march, W/B would be much better that late. JH typically closes first week in April for a reason.

[joshbu]

So there seems to be good reasons for both W/B and Jackson. We've narrowed it down to the 2 finalists, but we still don't have an organizer. So how about the organizer gets to break the tie?

[grrrr]

'xactly.

[Buster Highmen]

Pros:
1) There are lots. Most shoot w/TGR.
2) They have an open bounds policy. Green River, Rock Springs and Cody Bowl are worthy.
3) When it snows, it really dumps. When it snows.
4) There's lots of drunks at the Moose. Good company.
5) The HostelX.
6) You will not be lonely on the hill. That pesky powder gets skied up in bounds nice and quick.
7) The AlpenHof. Get reeling drunk in a posh environment. Easy to get thrown out.

Cons:
1) The state pen is far away, so there's not many.
2) The town of Jackson is far away from the ski hill. By far away, I mean it's too far to drive drunk.
3) It's really hard to find a place to write your name in the basement of the hostel.
4) It's not Silverton.
8) Everything there is really big. Especially the egos.

[Jiffy]

Originally posted by Shredhead
JH typically closes first week in April for a reason.

yea for animal migration.

imo:
you never know what kinda weather you get in JH.
this year Late Jan/early Feb was super thin with people dying inbounds from hardpack conditions.
march was springtime and alot of snowpack was lost, but the days were incredible spring skiing.
limped into closing, with the lower faces closed depending on the amount of warmth that day.
year before: closed with a 100+ base, on a ft+ powder day.

nobody here or anywhere else has any clue whatsoever if it will be good in feb or march. its like russian roulette.
honestly speaking, the doom and gloomers and optimists alike need to accept that it could be great, so-so, or suck, kinda depends on your mental makeup.

[grrrr]

pros: of course, lots.

cons: less reliable snow, $620 airfare from here!?!?!

[Tippster]

Originally posted by grrrr
pros: of course, lots.

cons: less reliable snow, $620 airfare from here!?!?!

Where's "Here?"

[Mcwop]

Pros:
[list=1][*]It's Jackson[*]I have plenty of room for big turns[*]The hobacks[*]Easy backcountry access[*][/list=1]



Cons:
[list=1][*]I'll have 5 minutes for my connection in denver - my baggage may not make it[*]lack of nightlife[*]airfare is $$$[/list=1]

[Tippster]

Originally posted by Mcwop
...Cons:
[list=1][*]I'll have 5 minutes for my connection in denver - my baggage may not make it[*]lack of nightlife[*]airfare is $$$[/list=1]

Lack of Nightlife? I've been in Jackson in the SUMMER and it was fun! Besides, we're there to ski, right? An apres bar is easy to find.

(Pssst: The more $$$ thing is w.r.o.n.g., BTW. As of today-)


Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Jackson, WY: $406 (3/2-3/7)

Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Vancouver, BC: $531 (3/2-3/7)

[Mcwop]

Originally posted by Tippster
Lack of Nightlife? I've been in Jackson in the SUMMER and it was fun! Besides, we're there to ski, right? An apres bar is easy to find.

(Pssst: The more $$$ thing is w.r.o.n.g., BTW. As of today-)


Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Jackson, WY: $406 (3/2-3/7)

Lowest Expedia R/T Airfare BWI to Vancouver, BC: $531 (3/2-3/7)

So long as I can book now airfare is not bad, but if the dates are not locked up by fall airfare can exceed $600 or more. Regardless the pros outweigh the cons.

[FNG]

Whistler/BC

The snow & terrain will be sweet.
The nightlifte (drinking life) will be sweet.

"We know these truths to be self-evident..."

Why take a chance on some sub-par weather at Jackson when we know that WBC will be off the chains?

[grrrr]

Originally posted by Tippster
Where's "Here?"

Bellingham.

[Tippster]

Ahh.. nice drive to the W/B. Done it a couple of times.

I just remembered: my ex-Microsoft Exec Uncle e-mailed me last month asking if we'd like to go to Whistler!


(Note to self... may need to see about switching weeks in LCC.)