An oxymoronic event: Mammoth Mini

**AntiSoCalSkier** · 04-01-2004, 12:58 PM

I just bought my Mammoth pass, so it's time to head up there for the annual Mammoth May Mini. I'm thinking that the second weekend in May (May 8-9) is the perfect time to go. There will still be a ton of snow on the mountain (assuming it actually snows in April, unlike March), the weather should be nice (who knows we might luck out and get another powder day), and it shouldn't be too crowded (the first weekend in May is always a mess).

Last year we managed to score a sweet two bedroom condo for about $130 a night, this left each of us paying approximately nothing for lodging (OK, $15 a night, but we still spent less on lodging than on beer). I'm more than willing to find a condo this year too, but I need some sort of idea of how many people are going to show up, so let me know if you're interested, and how likely it is that you'll actually show up. You can PM me, or send me an email. My email address (backwards to avoid the spammers) is: hotmail@matt_allen_g.com

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UPDATE 4/6/04 (also posted at the end of the thread)
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So the list of people of people who are interested in getting a condo for the weekend of May 7 - May 9 is:

tuffy109
CS
Punani
divegirl
Haus+1
Arty50
Ubersheist
DJSapp
LegoSkier
Me

I just called up, and the condo we rented last year is going for $110/night, so it's still a cheap place. It technically sleeps 7 (there are actually 5 seperate beds), but you could probably put up to 10 in there without any problems, so it seems to be about the right size.

Once I book this thing, I'll be on the hook for 100% of the rate, so I need some sort of serious confirmation from at least 3 other people that they really will be coming before I can book it (at that point it's down to $27.50/night). So, if you are 100% sure you're able to make it, send me an email at: hotmail@matt_allen_g.com (note the back asswards email).

If anyone has a better suggestion (like say their boss has a 6 bedroom palace that they can use for the weekend) let me know.

**iceman** · 04-01-2004, 01:09 PM

A Mammoth mini would be cool. So would a mini Mammoth. You could walk it around on a leash like a dog.

**edg** · 04-01-2004, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by iceman
A Mammoth mini would be cool. So would a mini Mammoth. You could walk it around on a leash like a dog.

Or you could glue tusks onto a big hairy dog?

edg

**PaSucks** · 04-01-2004, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by edg
Or you could glue tusks onto a big hairy dog?

edg

I would be concerned about the glue's ability to hold, you would need some pretty elastic glue for something like that. Also, I imagine any industrial strength glue would do wonders for the dog's skin. I would recomend tying the tusks around the dog, or maybe duck tape? Now, as for the type of dog, a St. Bernard would be my sugestion, but other breeds could also be considered.

**Dexter Rutecki** · 04-01-2004, 01:21 PM

I'll bring the jumbo-shrimp.

**edg** · 04-01-2004, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by PaSucks
I would be concerned about the glue's ability to hold, you would need some pretty elastic glue for something like that. Also, I imagine any industrial strength glue would do wonders for the dog's skin. I would recomend tying the tusks around the dog, or maybe duck tape? Now, as for the type of dog, a St. Bernard would be my sugestion, but other breeds could also be considered.

What about a braces-head-gear/bondage headstrap? Any[way], back to main topic, discuss Mini Mammoths...

edg

**iceman** · 04-01-2004, 01:22 PM

A review of "How the Ginch Stole Christmas" and in particular close study of the Grinch's approach to antler attachment may be in order.

**AntiSoCalSkier** · 04-01-2004, 01:28 PM

Sort of back on track, but not really....

The Mammoth mascot is "Wooly the Mammoth", and he is often seen skiing and snowboarding around the resort. Apparently a few seasons ago, Wooly ate shit on Stump Alley (a long wide groomer with a pretty decent pitch, and LOTS of people), and his head popped off. The head continued down to the bottom, and a headless Wooly had to ski down to recover it.

**PaSucks** · 04-01-2004, 01:28 PM

Iceman's on the right trail, except antlers and tusk's are attatched at different parts of the head. Tusks are more diffucult because they hang from the bottom of the mouth, whearas antlers simply rest on top of the head. Some of what Dr. Suess described may work, but a sturdier strap system should be devised for dog tusks. I like edg's idea for a headgear type of thing. Lets go in that direction.

Alright, sorry about stealing the thread, Ill leave it alone now.

**DJSapp** · 04-01-2004, 01:38 PM

Think about the gimp/butt rape scene from pulp fiction. Remove the ball from the gag and attach tusks. Vola! Instant doggy mammoth.

**tuffy109** · 04-01-2004, 02:55 PM

i'm in. hotsauce already lives there and i'm sure the norcal guys will come down as their mountains close before then

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sample mammy pass purchase:

would you like a bike pass?
would you like a cross country pass?
would you like a golf pass?

no, but i'd like to know why the pass costs more this year. am i paying for all the unrented stores in the village?

**SponsoredByDuctTape** · 04-01-2004, 03:44 PM

There are a lot of unrented stores down there. I think they're selling less passes this year. The $25 increase might be to make up for the passes they aren't selling. Still, it's a good deal.

I'm down for a couple of Mammoth Minis. Tioga Pass probably won't be open by early May, so AntiSoCal might have to plan another one in June.

Anyone heading up this month?

CS · 04-01-2004, 03:47 PM

I'm in.

Originally posted by SponsoredByDuctTape:
Anyone heading up this month?

Only if it snows big. Otherwise, it's hard for me to pay knowing I have a pass waiting for me in May.

**Barnballs** · 04-01-2004, 03:52 PM

Anyone heading up this month?

Leaving at noon tomorrow.

CH3-9:30amish?

32K passes for sale..same as last year.

**Superstar Punani** · 04-01-2004, 03:53 PM

I'll be down, but I'm not buying a pass for next year, seeing as I only used my Mammy pass a grand total of 3 days (opening weekend, day after New Years).....oh wait, that doesn't include the 10-12 days from April-June last year

Mammy
399/15 = $26.60/day

Kirkwood
299/20 = $14.95/day

**divegirl** · 04-01-2004, 04:01 PM

I'm in, and it's 100% for sure that I'll attend. Keep us updated on the condo situation, because I'm most likely in on that, too.

Can't wait!
-dg

**mountainbored** · 04-01-2004, 04:10 PM

1st day of April, snowing all day on the mountain. Not a joke, for realz. Winter is back.

**yogachik** · 04-01-2004, 04:18 PM

Looks like Apruary again. Could we get a repeat of last year's 90" (pretty please?)

Pass went up this year because they calculate the average number of days each person skis - it used to be 6 and the first pass price reflected that. Now it's 8 (probably those passes) so it's gone up. I know a lot of people who didn't renew this year, yet this is Day One after renewal period and 77% are sold.

I'll be at the mini - keep me posted here or in PM.

Am skipping this weekend, I have a sore throat (probably due to 6 weekends in a row). Will be there on the 7th-11th. Anyone else?

**Telenater** · 04-01-2004, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by SponsoredByDuctTape
Tioga Pass probably won't be open by early May.

Nahh, It'll be open from the east side for Memorial day if not before (unless we get a lot more snow, long before).

I'll be spending a fair amount of time down that way. Hoping for a full week on the EastSide in May.

**nachos supreme** · 04-01-2004, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by AntiSoCalSkier
Sort of back on track, but not really....

The Mammoth mascot is "Wooly the Mammoth", and he is often seen skiing and snowboarding around the resort. Apparently a few seasons ago, Wooly ate shit on Stump Alley (a long wide groomer with a pretty decent pitch, and LOTS of people), and his head popped off. The head continued down to the bottom, and a headless Wooly had to ski down to recover it.

the other day I'm talking to my little brother and he's thinking of heading over there this year and tells me that the he's gunning to be the wooly mammoth of season 2004-05.
Dunno if he's told mum yet I'm sure she'll be proud

**nachos supreme** · 04-01-2004, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by AntiSoCalSkier
Sort of back on track, but not really....

The Mammoth mascot is "Wooly the Mammoth", and he is often seen skiing and snowboarding around the resort. Apparently a few seasons ago, Wooly ate shit on Stump Alley (a long wide groomer with a pretty decent pitch, and LOTS of people), and his head popped off. The head continued down to the bottom, and a headless Wooly had to ski down to recover it.

the other day I'm talking to my little brother and he's thinking of heading over there this year and tells me that the he's gunning to be the wooly mammoth of season 2004-05.
Dunno if he's told mum yet I'm sure she'll be proud

**Haus** · 04-01-2004, 06:14 PM

Myself and maybe one more are in, for the condo also.

**iceman** · 04-01-2004, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by nachos supreme
the other day I'm talking to my little brother and he's thinking of heading over there this year and tells me that the he's gunning to be the wooly mammoth of season 2004-05.
Dunno if he's told mum yet I'm sure she'll be proud

Would that be a regular Mammoth or a mini Mammoth?