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steve0
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Trying to breath some life into this regional forum again. Pulling names from the skiing mental health thread;

@Skiblade420
@ASAPCarter
@Mackaroni_space
@Funnel (I know I've messaged you before but we never ended up skiing together)
@DesertStix

I'll be skiing Bear/Summit by myself most Saturdays this winter, so hit me up anytime you guys want to meet up.
Aug 23 2021 11:36AM
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Mackaroni_space
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I live out in Colorado however I’m for sure gonna try and make it to Cali this year! I wanna do what all Cali locals do and “Just get with it man”
Aug 23 2021 11:52AM
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DesertStix
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Rename it like southwest region or something lol I’m in AZ and ski snowbowl but 5 hours from SD and I’m there semi often
Aug 23 2021 1:01PM
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Skiblade420
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I will also be in bear a lot of weekends / mondays and Tuesdays
Aug 23 2021 1:53PM
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jakeordie
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steve0I'll be skiing Bear/Summit by myself most Saturdays this winter, so hit me up anytime you guys want to meet up.

I haven't decided between the Bear midweek pass or Ikon yet :/

Skiblade420I will also be in bear a lot of weekends / mondays and Tuesdays

Down for Mondays :)

**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2021 at 3:42:40pm
Aug 30 2021 3:42PM
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Skiblade420
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jakeordieI haven't decided between the Bear midweek pass or Ikon yet :/


Down for Mondays :)

**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2021 at 3:42:40pm


The midweek is what, $450?

an ikon with student discount is 560.
I think it’s worth it.
Aug 30 2021 4:45PM
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jakeordie
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Skiblade420The midweek is what, $450?

an ikon with student discount is 560.
I think it’s worth it.

$400 for midweek, full Ikon is north of $1000 for me :/
Aug 30 2021 4:47PM
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Skiblade420
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jakeordie$400 for midweek, full Ikon is north of $1000 for me :/

Just get the base pass dude
Aug 30 2021 5:40PM
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Skiblade420
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jakeordie$400 for midweek, full Ikon is north of $1000 for me :/


And photoshop your name on a college email of your buddy or relative or something HHaha
Aug 30 2021 5:42PM
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jakeordie
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It's less about the $$$ and more about how the winter will pan out because of lockdowns. Looks like my best bet will be Bear midweek and then buy next year's Ikon in spring :)
Aug 30 2021 5:49PM
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steve0
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Heading up to Mammoth for opening day on the 29th and 30th. Shredding the white ribbon of death... Anyone else going to be up there?
Oct 22 2021 11:37AM
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Funnel
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steve0Heading up to Mammoth for opening day on the 29th and 30th. Shredding the white ribbon of death... Anyone else going to be up there?


Yo driving up tomorrow and skiing Saturday then driving back to SD in the afternoon. Hearing rumors that upper gondi may turn.
Oct 28 2021 4:58PM
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steve0
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FunnelYo driving up tomorrow and skiing Saturday then driving back to SD in the afternoon. Hearing rumors that upper gondi may turn.


PM'd... hit me up on Saturday.
Oct 28 2021 5:33PM
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-eREKTion-
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Jumping in this thread. I live in San Clemente and mainly ski Mammoth but hit Bear once a month. I’d be stoked to ride with some NS’ers. Anyone surf?
Oct 28 2021 6:52PM
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Jacques_bf
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Yo I’m jealous that u guys are gonna shred this weekend! I’m in San Clemente also
Oct 28 2021 9:23PM
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-eREKTion-
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Jacques_bfYo I’m jealous that u guys are gonna shred this weekend! I’m in San Clemente also

I’m out of town til Nov 15 but then I’m hitting this season hard af.
Oct 28 2021 11:02PM
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Redeem
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Live in LA doing a lot of solo day trips up to Bear this season for sure.
Oct 29 2021 3:34PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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Put me on the list of people in the socal region who will be (for better or for worse) be making weekend trips to Bear/Summit as well as monthly Mammoth runs.
Nov 22 2021 2:17PM
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Mr.Mitten
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Ahoy lads! Getting stoked on the season and just pulled trigger on some new sticks. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on where to get them mounted and potentially detuned near San Clemente. Any and all recommendations are appreciated!
Nov 26 2021 3:43PM
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-eREKTion-
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Mr.MittenAhoy lads! Getting stoked on the season and just pulled trigger on some new sticks. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on where to get them mounted and potentially detuned near San Clemente. Any and all recommendations are appreciated!


Honestly, I just get skis mounted in Mammoth. Footloose or Mammoth Mountaineering if it’s touring.
Nov 26 2021 4:13PM
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steve0
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I’ve had okay luck at REI tustin, but have also heard horror stories about them.

Phil’s in Costa Mesa is another option, never had skis mounted there, but I’ve demoed skis and I like the crew there.
Nov 26 2021 4:38PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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Mr.MittenAhoy lads! Getting stoked on the season and just pulled trigger on some new sticks. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on where to get them mounted and potentially detuned near San Clemente. Any and all recommendations are appreciated!


Yea, echoing what @steve0 said, you would be solid with Phil's in Costa Mesa.



I had REI in Tustin mount my skis in a pinch and they mounted them wrong, ended up being a whole thing. They made it right in the long run but if you are mounting anywhere besides recommended either get them done in Mammoth or consider going to Phil's in CM.
Nov 27 2021 3:40PM
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Skiblade420
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Mr.MittenAhoy lads! Getting stoked on the season and just pulled trigger on some new sticks. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on where to get them mounted and potentially detuned near San Clemente. Any and all recommendations are appreciated!


Goldsmiths in big bear
Nov 27 2021 5:24PM
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Skiblade420
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Y’all gonna go to bear next weekend if it opens?
Nov 27 2021 5:24PM
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Mr.Mitten
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Skiblade420Y’all gonna go to bear next weekend if it opens?


I will definitely put this on the radar, and thanks for the recommendation!
Nov 27 2021 7:17PM
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Redeem
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Skiblade420Y’all gonna go to bear next weekend if it opens?


Are they saying the might open next weekend. Last time I checked the cams look like they had no snow at all
Nov 27 2021 9:44PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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RedeemAre they saying the might open next weekend. Last time I checked the cams look like they had no snow at all


When I checked on Tuesday it looked like they had managed to blow a solid base for a few runs. I am sure itll be crazy until we get some snow down here. We're going to take a stab at Mammoth next weekend. Good luck if you're going to try BB/SS!
Nov 28 2021 12:52AM
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-eREKTion-
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Anyone been up to Mammoth yet? I was thinking about trying to find something to tour on around Lake Mary if the coverage is there.
Nov 28 2021 2:56AM
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Funnel
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Skiblade420Y’all gonna go to bear next weekend if it opens?


Gonna be a shitshow but I’d go if they opened.
Nov 28 2021 2:23PM
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steve0
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Just got the e-mail they're opening this weekend. I'll be going up to Summit on Saturday early.

Skiing is fun no matter how shitty the conditions!
Nov 29 2021 9:37PM
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-eREKTion-
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Having never been to opening at Bear, how insane will the crowds be Saturday? It's tempting but idk....
Nov 30 2021 1:35AM
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C.R.E.A.M
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-eREKTion-Anyone been up to Mammoth yet? I was thinking about trying to find something to tour on around Lake Mary if the coverage is there.


I'll be there this weekend and I can let you know. It does not look like they have any coverage, they are blowing snow in order to stay open at the moment. Fingers crossed for that storm to come thru that has been perpetually 2 weeks away for the last month now...
Nov 30 2021 10:02AM
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Jacques_bf
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Im gonna be up there Friday! So stoked to be back on the twigs, conditions may not be good but skiing is skiing I guess lol. Anyone else gonna be there Friday?
Dec 1 2021 1:10AM
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Jacques_bf
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Also it seems like they are adding a couple features at Bear. Does anyone know anything about if summit will have any? Looking at the cams it looks like summit has a bit more snow than bear but I’m not sure on that
Dec 2 2021 2:23AM
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Mr.Mitten
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Clips from bear's instagram looked fun as hell. Kind of assuming Summit doesn't have any features given their instagram posts. Thinking I'll find myself riding Bear tomorrow
Dec 3 2021 3:30PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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Just saw the Opensnow post about the Sierras getting some snow finally. Looks like next week will cool off and some precip is headed our way! Not sure what that means for BB/SS but at least Mammoth will get some
Dec 3 2021 4:13PM
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Jacques_bf
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Yo, I just went to bear today and honestly the features are fire, for what they have open it’s sick, they have a bunch of boxes and rails but no jumps which makes sense due to the snow but overall u will have a good time
Mr.MittenClips from bear's instagram looked fun as hell. Kind of assuming Summit doesn't have any features given their instagram posts. Thinking I'll find myself riding Bear tomorrow
Dec 3 2021 10:08PM
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Funnel
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Did anyone head up today? Wondering how the setup is and what the crowds are like.
Dec 4 2021 11:00AM
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jakeordie
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Jacques_bfYo, I just went to bear today and honestly the features are fire, for what they have open it’s sick, they have a bunch of boxes and rails but no jumps which makes sense due to the snow but overall u will have a good time

Day One for me gonna be next Friday the 10th, so this is good news!
Dec 4 2021 11:48AM
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Mr.Mitten
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FunnelDid anyone head up today? Wondering how the setup is and what the crowds are like.

Went up yesterday! As previously mentioned some super fun features. The run is an absolute nightmare with congestion and people, but once you get to the more open areas with features it’s so damn fun
Dec 5 2021 1:30PM
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jakeordie
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Low temps in the teens tonight, crank them guns :)
Dec 9 2021 11:20AM
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C.R.E.A.M
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Here comes the cold and the wet!

I am sooo distracted at work, not getting anything done, just checking the Mammoth webcams ever 4 minutes.


Looks like Bear/Summit should get some attention next week when the larger moisture front moves thru.



STOKED!
Dec 9 2021 1:15PM
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steve0
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Heading up to mammoth Friday night for the weekend! Pumped to ski some natural snow!
Dec 9 2021 3:16PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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steve0Heading up to mammoth Friday night for the weekend! Pumped to ski some natural snow!


Have a good time, fingers crossed that next wave blows in early and you get "stuck" in Mammoth!
Dec 9 2021 6:17PM
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steve0
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I'll be at Snow Summit tomorrow if anyone's around let me know!
Dec 17 2021 10:59PM
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Redeem
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steve0I'll be at Snow Summit tomorrow if anyone's around let me know!


Jesus the parking situation today was so trash
Dec 18 2021 3:34PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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Holy smokes Mammoth was all-time last weekend, get up there before the Ikon pass blacks out for the holiday if you can!
Dec 20 2021 9:27AM
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steve0
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RedeemJesus the parking situation today was so trash


Dude it's always so shitty. That town can't handle the traffic on a busy ski day. But after sitting in traffic and walking a mile because fuck that shuttle line... westridge park at summit was perfect and uncrowded.
Dec 20 2021 1:19PM
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Mr.Mitten
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steve0Dude it's always so shitty. That town can't handle the traffic on a busy ski day. But after sitting in traffic and walking a mile because fuck that shuttle line... westridge park at summit was perfect and uncrowded.


Are summit parks on the weekends the call? the hoards at Bear make it almost unenjoyable to lap because it's so congested and kook'd out
Dec 20 2021 8:15PM
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-eREKTion-
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To whichever of you shouted out my NS sticker up top of Mammoth on Saturday, fuck yeah dude. I’m glad there’s still dumbasses like us who live the Newschool life.
Dec 22 2021 3:02PM
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steve0
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Mr.MittenAre summit parks on the weekends the call? the hoards at Bear make it almost unenjoyable to lap because it's so congested and kook'd out


I pretty much only go to summit. This past weekend the setup was:

5ft kicker

3 small trapezoid quarterpipe things

urban 12" down tube

5ft stepup/ 5 ft stepdown table thing

12" flat - down tube

15ft super fun kicker

flat barrel/tank thing

8' kicker

Never had to wait at features, lapped the whole thing all afternoon.
Dec 22 2021 4:06PM
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