Let's send YetiMan to BBi19 in Utah

**Norseman** · 08-03-2018, 11:17 AM

From the BBi Utah thread https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=320085 :

Originally Posted by Norseman

I have an idea that I'd like to present to the board.

The best thing about these parties is meeting cool folks and getting a taste of the local flavors... excellent tourguiding on the mountain, skiing with rippers, good conversation, quality garnish, and generally soul-smiling with the locdogs & friends in their comfortable mountain habitat.

However, inevitably somebody brings up a sentimental point. Places get busier and more expensive, that's a predictable one. The ones about missing old friends hit hardest. "Man, remember that dude who used to ski here? I wish he could be here now. Anyone heard from him?"

Since this is a highly centralized location for a ski summit, and conveniently next to a decent sized airport, I think we should do what we can to get the tribe together... especially those who might wish to attend but might not otherwise have the means to travel.

So, I'd like to set up a "Sponsor a Mag" system to help out the deserving.

To start, I'll put up $100 to a travel fund for Yeti.

I've never met him but respect his viewpoints, stories, and sense of humanity, and I'd like for him to be included in this gathering (if he's able and interested). I understand that he's spent a bit of time skiing in Utah, but now lives in the midwest and doesn't get the opportunity to ski big hills much anymore. Maybe if we can scrape together enough coins, we could fly him and his wife out for a little vacation.

What do you guys think? If this sucks or is offensive, I'll take it down.

Of course, we could do something like this for the other summits as well. BBi Alpy is similarly close to a good airport.

Not all here are rich dentistes.

A separate thread might be more appropriate for this effort, eh? Gathering thoughts here first.

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Also, let's change the fucking thread title to show the correct year.

This gained a little traction and got these pledges:

Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

I would also throw in $100 to get Yetiman out to BBI.

Originally Posted by F#*k You Cat

Count me in for a c-note to get Yeti back to Utah

Originally Posted by shroom

i’m in for a hundo to get yeti back there as well; hold me to that, Norse.

Originally Posted by skiJ

I am IN for getting yeti / i-as to Utah in March... tj

... which just about covers a round-trip plane ticket from da UP already.

So I sent a PM to Yeti to ask if he is comfortable with this idea, and for permission to solicit contributions from mags on his behalf.

He is nervous of the spotlight but stoked at the idea, and gave me the go-ahead.

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Here's the GoFundMe page:

https://www.gofundme.com/YetiMan-BBi19UT
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Please help send this guy to ski and party in Utah!

Edit to add: you can donate anonymously or attach a name/handle.

Airfare and lift tickets are the basic goal, but I figured we would let the fund roll until about November and see what the final tally is.

Yeti will then get the ability to transfer the money to his bank account to pay for his trip. And if there's extra, maybe buy a new set of skis... or an e-bike, or PT sessions 😎.

Here are the threads from the past BBi minis, for historical reference:

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=290313

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=303188

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=304399

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=312959

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=312957

Help a brother out.

**wyeaster** · 08-03-2018, 11:19 AM

super generous, norseman and the rest. i hope yeti makes it.

**Buster Highmen** · 08-03-2018, 12:01 PM

In.

**Self Jupiter** · 08-03-2018, 12:44 PM

Now can someone tell me if a date has been officialisized? Feel free to Pm of course I’m a pleebo.

**Buster Highmen** · 08-03-2018, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Self Jupiter

Now can someone tell me if a date has been officialisized? Feel free to Pm of course I’m a pleebo.

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...arch14-17-2019
Some time travel required?

Guess not 'cause all the love flowed down from Alpy and provided that required time transport

**F#*k you cat** · 08-03-2018, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...arch14-17-2018
Some time travel required?

See all you kooks on the MTN. March of '19. No time travel required.

Sent a couple of C-notes to get YetiMan back to Utah. Cheers. CAT

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**Self Jupiter** · 08-03-2018, 01:09 PM

Thanks BH. The whole time travel thing was throwin’ me off.

**nest** · 08-03-2018, 01:34 PM

Yeti is the man

**Dexter Rutecki** · 08-03-2018, 02:32 PM

Yeah, I like it. Let's do this.

**skifishbum** · 08-03-2018, 03:07 PM

im in for what it takes wife and dog wanna come well sheldon and my wife will be stoked for that
he knows hes welcome to stay here or the icepalace

**billyk** · 08-03-2018, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...arch14-17-2018
Some time travel required?

Seems like there should be some mod or admin around that could fix that thread title. Or would that then screw up the links to it?

**Meadow Skipper** · 08-03-2018, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

In.

+1

Seems like a good idea.

**ill-advised strategy** · 08-03-2018, 08:01 PM

This is crazy. Still processing.

I don't even know what to say.

**babybear** · 08-03-2018, 08:39 PM

i like this a lot
we've all been thru good and bad and mostly in betweens but skiing together with like minded friends is THE BEST. we all benefit
cant wait to chat silly bikes which is a good topic amongst others

**Buster Highmen** · 08-03-2018, 08:53 PM

Life is short and ugly. So you have to squeeze out the best while we're here.

**Norseman** · 08-04-2018, 10:38 AM

Imma bump this periodically with some of my favorite photos from BBi parties past.

**Norseman** · 08-04-2018, 10:39 AM

Look at all these maggots lined up atop Alpental!

**wyeaster** · 08-04-2018, 10:40 AM

one of my favorite pics ever!

**hutash** · 08-04-2018, 10:49 AM

I agree with b-bear. This is a good way to get a few deserving mags out to hang with some of us less deserving.

Might be nice to pay for a ticket and lifts, then use any remainder as a future scholarship fund for the occasional TGR spancered mag trip.