Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24

[californiagrown]

all about them dollars

if it were profitable to keep it open, I'm sure they would

people like us don't contribute enough to the high margin stuff at the ski area, so when those marks dry up everything winds down (rentals, retail, food)

Yep, the people that ski April into May already paid for their pass back in the spring/summer, and are likely brown bagging lunch and bringing their own car beers. Once the day ticket hordes, lessons, and spring break folks stop skiing the resort likely operates at a loss. And Snoqualmie has a captive audience because the other ski areas are twice the drive time, and have their own well publicized issues.

[carlh]

Maybe they can keep the lifts open with a 2 beer minimum? I could be convinced.

Yep, the people that ski April into May already paid for their pass back in the spring/summer, and are likely brown bagging lunch and bringing their own car beers. Once the day ticket hordes, lessons, and spring break folks stop skiing the resort likely operates at a loss. And Snoqualmie has a captive audience because the other ski areas are twice the drive time, and have their own well publicized issues.

[DanoT]

Yep, the people that ski April into May already paid for their pass back in the spring/summer, and are likely brown bagging lunch and bringing their own car beers. Once the day ticket hordes, lessons, and spring break folks stop skiing the resort likely operates at a loss. And Snoqualmie has a captive audience because the other ski areas are twice the drive time, and have their own well publicized issues.

In the B.C. Interior ALL ski resorts shut down in early or mid April for lack of skiers, not lack of snow. At Sun Peaks, once school spring break is over in late March, out of town bookings end and the place turns into a ghost town. Local Kamloops skiers stop skiing in April and begin spring & summer interests and activities.

[Buster Highmen]

Ski Here Now

[Dromond]

Late spring skiing is such a niche activity around here, and with staffing trouble I'm sure it's hard to justify employing people just to open on weekends. Did is used to me much more popular 25 years ago in the PNW? I find that inconsistent sunny weather can definitely be an issue, especially when weather at low elevations starts to get nice. It's much more of a slam dunk in the Sierra with the reliable sunshine.

[AK47bp]

Here we go

[counterfeitfake]

Keep trying, I snagged one after several attempts.

Assuming you really want to share Central and West with the gaper hordes

[AK47bp]

Keep trying, I snagged one after several attempts.

Assuming you really want to share Central and West with the gaper hordes

I have a summit pass but my buddy was trying to get a reservation.

Bringing our daughters anyway so will just show up after 2.

[Going Coastal]

I am moving down to Seattle area this summer. Lived in North Bend 20+ yrs ago and liked the relatively slower pace while still having a reasonable commute, but didn't hit the pass much as me and the wife were working a lot and the oldest was living up to the terrible two moniker. But now I try to get in 70+ days a year and the youngest will be a Junior in HS.

My work isnt a traditional M-F gig, so I like the idea of night skiing and weekdays to avoid the big crowds. So I'm just curious if I'm way off base looking at Snoqualmie and North Bend areas again, or is the answer so obvious I'm stupid for asking?

[Huskier]

So I'm just curious if I'm way off base looking at Snoqualmie and North Bend areas again, or is the answer so obvious I'm stupid for asking?

In this boat with the Rugrat currently, off kilter schedule, still manage 40+ day seasons pretty much bc of where we staked up. Not sure what your budget is but Issaquah ended up being the happy medium for us between ski access and civilization/errands access. Close enough to the pass, easy to run down to crystal still. If cost is an issue Maple Valley is getting pretty built up and you've still got easy access to 18 to get to the pass. North Bend is kind of blowing up with track housing, etc. Still kind of slow paced but a lot more bodies than you probably remember. Fall City and North boundaries of Snoqualmie have the slow vibe but we were pretty surprised property values seemed on par with IQ and the big Snoqualmie developments...

Maybe they can keep the lifts open with a 2 beer minimum? I could be convinced.

I'd support this initiative

[ptavv]

Issaquah does seem like the goldilocks spot. Preston would be pretty cool too, it's got a nice vibe.

[Stikki]

Some legit soft snow turns were had at Stevens today. Pockets of soft could be found off 7th if you avoided the moguls that are the shape and hardness of diamonds. Soft pack developing in places elsewhere around the mountain. Patrol looked to be setting up Jupiter so maybe I won't have to constantly overhear "why isn't the backside open?" in the near future. Tomorrow should be fun for those willing to brave the chaos.

[Going Coastal]

Good info, thanks! Cost wont be too big of a concern, but we will definitely be renting. Zillow shows stuff in that area we can afford, I just don't know how legit they are for finding a rental.

I have a kid at UW (Go Huskies!) and we drove out to NB a few years ago and it definitely had grown, especially Snoqualmie. She wants us to move into the city so she can stay with us, but thats a hard no.

[Benneke10]

Sorry to be a giant beater here, here from Utah visiting family, is there enough snow in Phantom trees or any other tree zones in Snoqualmie for enjoyable skiing?

[phatty]

Good info, thanks! Cost wont be too big of a concern, but we will definitely be renting. Zillow shows stuff in that area we can afford, I just don't know how legit they are for finding a rental.

I have a kid at UW (Go Huskies!) and we drove out to NB a few years ago and it definitely had grown, especially Snoqualmie. She wants us to move into the city so she can stay with us, but thats a hard no.

Anywhere from Issaquah to NB along the I90 corridor is good. I think Issaquah is just about the perfect spot, but it's probably the most expensive. While there's positives to Maple Valley, the work on Hwy 18 will keep that drive to the Pass something I would avoid. Also the traffic at rush hour for Hwy 18 is no joke. I agree that High Point/Preston could be nice, but not sure about rental situations.

[puma]

I've not been paying attention to Crystal, so apologies for the dumb question...Do you need to get a parking reservation on weekends if you've registered your license plate as a passholder? (I just did that today...yeah, sleeping on this) Also, how early do you get there to have a reasonable parking space? Dogs will be in the back and we will be stopping back at the car a few times during the day.

Oh yeah, think it will be crowded on Sunday? lol, that last question was a joke!

[CHAIR_97]

Sorry to be a giant beater here, here from Utah visiting family, is there enough snow in Phantom trees or any other tree zones in Snoqualmie for enjoyable skiing?

Should be but be careful snowpack could be rather touchy and pretty easy to get hosed in that valley. Don't go alone

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[NW_SKIER]

Should be but be careful snowpack could be rather touchy and pretty easy to get hosed in that valley. Don't go alone

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This x100. Today's NWAC post was pretty unnerving.

[Buster Highmen]

I've not been paying attention to Crystal, so apologies for the dumb question...Do you need to get a parking reservation on weekends if you've registered your license plate as a passholder? (I just did that today...yeah, sleeping on this) Also, how early do you get there to have a reasonable parking space? Dogs will be in the back and we will be stopping back at the car a few times during the day.

Oh yeah, think it will be crowded on Sunday? lol, that last question was a joke!

https://www.crystalmountainresort.co...le-information
PARKING RESERVATIONS
Reservations will be required for all guests to park at Crystal on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays starting December 26th, 2023. Non-pass holders will be subject to parking fees. Reservations can be made for each weekend starting on the Tuesday prior.

DETAILS

Parking reservations are REQUIRED for each vehicle every Saturday and Sunday until 12 pm starting 12/26/23, plus 12/27-1/1, MLK Day and President’s Day.
Reservations are not required for guests arriving after 12:00 pm.
Season Pass holders must register their license plate before making a reservation.
Paid parking violations will be issued for pass holders who have not registered their plates. Non-pass holders are subject to parking fees on weekends and holidays.
A-Lot permit holders do not need to reserve parking or register their plates as long as a valid parking permit is displayed.
Hotel guests parking in designated overnight parking areas will not need to reserve parking, however, those spaces are subject to availability by the lodging provider.
RV guests with a tow vehicle will be allowed one designated overnight spot in B-Lot and must secure a parking reservation with RV Host upon arrival by providing a license plate. All other RV guests and vehicles are subject to parking reservation availability and must have a reservation prior to arrival.
Vehicles parked without a reservation and no-shows will be treated as a violation and will receive a parking infraction. Repeat violations will be subject to towing and will be restricted from making future parking reservations.
EV Chargers are first come, first serve and free for the first 4 hours of use. After 4 hours, there will be a $15/hr charge.



Their online system blows, especially for cancellations, so beware. And fuck Alterra.

[puma]

https://www.crystalmountainresort.co...le-information
PARKING RESERVATIONS
Reservations will be required for all guests to park at Crystal on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays starting December 26th, 2023. Non-pass holders will be subject to parking fees. Reservations can be made for each weekend starting on the Tuesday prior.

DETAILS

Parking reservations are REQUIRED for each vehicle every Saturday and Sunday until 12 pm starting 12/26/23, plus 12/27-1/1, MLK Day and President’s Day.
Reservations are not required for guests arriving after 12:00 pm.
Season Pass holders must register their license plate before making a reservation.
Paid parking violations will be issued for pass holders who have not registered their plates. Non-pass holders are subject to parking fees on weekends and holidays.
A-Lot permit holders do not need to reserve parking or register their plates as long as a valid parking permit is displayed.
Hotel guests parking in designated overnight parking areas will not need to reserve parking, however, those spaces are subject to availability by the lodging provider.
RV guests with a tow vehicle will be allowed one designated overnight spot in B-Lot and must secure a parking reservation with RV Host upon arrival by providing a license plate. All other RV guests and vehicles are subject to parking reservation availability and must have a reservation prior to arrival.
Vehicles parked without a reservation and no-shows will be treated as a violation and will receive a parking infraction. Repeat violations will be subject to towing and will be restricted from making future parking reservations.
EV Chargers are first come, first serve and free for the first 4 hours of use. After 4 hours, there will be a $15/hr charge.



Their online system blows, especially for cancellations, so beware. And fuck Alterra.

Thanks Buster. I had read that more than once. I don't mean to be cheap...but it felt like as a pass holder, there was no fee, but still needed to get a reservation:

"Paid parking is required for all non-pass holders on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays before 12 pm starting December 26th, 2023."

I just did not see a way to reserve a spot, without paying the 22.

[Bandit Man]

Some legit soft snow turns were had at Stevens today. Pockets of soft could be found off 7th if you avoided the moguls that are the shape and hardness of diamonds. Soft pack developing in places elsewhere around the mountain. Patrol looked to be setting up Jupiter so maybe I won't have to constantly overhear "why isn't the backside open?" in the near future. Tomorrow should be fun for those willing to brave the chaos.

Thanks for the report! Down in SoCal for the weekend and was hoping some mags were fortunate enough to ski some soft stuff off Hwy2. Fingers crossed for a backside opening soon! 🤞

[Buster Highmen]

Thanks Buster. I had read that more than once. I don't mean to be cheap...but it felt like as a pass holder, there was no fee, but still needed to get a reservation:

"Paid parking is required for all non-pass holders on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays before 12 pm starting December 26th, 2023."

I just did not see a way to reserve a spot, without paying the 22.

Click the link that indicates pay, login and give your registered plate and you don't have to pay.

[puma]

Click the link that indicates pay, login and give your registered plate and you don't have to pay.

I am a little slow when it comes to this kind of thing it seems. Thanks!

Sorry for messing up this thread when the snows are finally here and more coming!

[Buster Highmen]

I am a little slow when it comes to this kind of thing it seems. Thanks!

Sorry for messing up this thread when the snows are finally here and more coming!

No worries, it's not like fucking Alterra makes any experience decent, respectful or remotely humane.

26" to 45" forecast for the next 4 days.
w000000000000t.

[cstefanic]

Looks like absolute gaper status at 1pm heading up to Crystal for the 6" on hardpack. Headed down took an hour to get from B Lot to Greenwater.