GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Posted January 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, tnt said: Yeah, for you it would be killer - don't you go west twice a year? That would be a huge savings. Though Jackson Hole isn't Epic - is it Ikon? I don't know... Side note - as a family we went to Big Sky for the first time last week. Awesome mountain. That is Ikon. And the locals on the lifts all said Ikon increased their traffic significantly. Mixed bag though, because the added traffic is leading to serious upgrades in lifts, which they all appreciate. But they thought the mountain was crowded. By crowded, they meant 10 minute lines at the base I guess...singles line was line 5 minutes. Upper mountain lifts were all ski on. Second side note - couple of friends are going to JH in March and I'm trying to adjust schedule to join them - any secrets for cheap air fare? Won't have the time to drive from SLC or Bozeman. Direct the JH is pretty pricey, but I guess I won't need a car once I'm there? I believe direct Newark to Jackson hole this year was under $500. Can also fly through Chicago or Denver if on united or Dallas if on American. Definitely go to Jackson hole. Did you ski anything off the Tram at Big Sky? Liberty bowl and Bavarerian forest both nice. You should post a report. 10 minute liftlines for Montana is huge. The two seasons I lived in bozeman and skied mainly Bridger bowl and sometimes big sky I don’t think I waited over five minutes for any lift except the big sky tram. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, JFskiDan said: Agree. Agree. sticking around when it starts snowing will be a game day decision. Yup yup yup I wanna ski in the freshly fallen snow but also want the early morning cord and uncrowded runs. Quote
mbike-ski Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 skipping tomorrow am, hopefully rider of the storm pm sesh Sunday morning Quote
toast21602 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 It looks pretty crowded up there right now - especially compared to yesterday. I imagine they will have a very good weekend with most of the region expecting snow and a lot of people having off on Monday. Quote
RidgeRacer Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 Better have the 6 running!Indiggio you've been quite the Bitter Betty lately. 1 3 Quote
toast21602 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, indiggio said: Better have the 6 running! Down for the count. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Posted January 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, indiggio said: Better have the 6 running! If it’s not running prepare for some serious liftlines. Amazing what a workhorse the quad has become. I remember the days before the six pack if the quad was down there’d be like a 45 minute liftline for the challenge double. Now we cry like babies when it’s a 5 minute wait and the fickle gates has me doing the Penguin belly slide version of the Limbo..don’t push me when I’m on Razors edge I’m trying not to lose my head ahuh huh huh it’s like a mountain sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under..the gates the gates 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, toast21602 said: Down for the count. They’re getting a part from Slovenia.. Edited January 17, 2020 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 1 Quote
tnt Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: I believe direct Newark to Jackson hole this year was under $500. Can also fly through Chicago or Denver if on united or Dallas if on American. Definitely go to Jackson hole. Did you ski anything off the Tram at Big Sky? Liberty bowl and Bavarerian forest both nice. You should post a report. 10 minute liftlines for Montana is huge. The two seasons I lived in bozeman and skied mainly Bridger bowl and sometimes big sky I don’t think I waited over five minutes for any lift except the big sky tram. My kids skied liberty bowl off teh tram because they had a private lesson.. That was the only was down - low snow out there right now. Every time I wanted to ride the tram, the line was crazy or visibility was zero. so never made it. Bavarian Forest, Badlands, Dakota Gully off teh Dakota chair were all great. The bowls off powder seeker and the steeps off Challenger lift (Big Rock Tongue, 17th green) and the Headwaters Chutes were the steeps I skied. As fun as the steeps and bowls were, I thought their trees were incredible. I'm seeing flights from newark for $800 to JH as the cheapest I can find for my dates. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Posted January 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, tnt said: My kids skied liberty bowl off teh tram because they had a private lesson.. That was the only was down - low snow out there right now. Every time I wanted to ride the tram, the line was crazy or visibility was zero. so never made it. Bavarian Forest, Badlands, Dakota Gully off teh Dakota chair were all great. The bowls off powder seeker and the steeps off Challenger lift (Big Rock Tongue, 17th green) and the Headwaters Chutes were the steeps I skied. As fun as the steeps and bowls were, I thought their trees were incredible. I'm seeing flights from newark for $800 to JH as the cheapest I can find for my dates. Nice glad you had fun. What are the dates you’re looking at? March actually can be more expensive to Rocky Mountain resorts. It’s considered high season at least the first three weeks and rental cars can be more money then as well. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Posted January 17, 2020 18 minutes ago, RidgeRacer said: Indiggio you've been quite the Bitter Betty lately. Get him some manpons.. 1 1 Quote
indiggio Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, RidgeRacer said: Indiggio you've been quite the Bitter Betty lately. Just biding time until the weekend... 1 Quote
tnt Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Nice glad you had fun. What are the dates you’re looking at? March actually can be more expensive to Rocky Mountain resorts. It’s considered high season at least the first three weeks and rental cars can be more money then as well. 3/11-15. seeing some for 725 now... Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Posted January 17, 2020 21 minutes ago, tnt said: 3/11-15. seeing some for 725 now... If you did 3/10-3/14 you could do $605 direct Newark to Jackson hole. Flying on Tuesdays is usually the cheapest. Quote
momskeeztoo Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 4 hours ago, indiggio said: Better have the 6 running! The 6 was not running today. I figured they didn’t want to run it because of high winds. Around 330 lines became a little too long for me, so I left. But I ski mid week, so any line is too long. 4 Quote
toast21602 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, momskeeztoo said: The 6 was not running today. I figured they didn’t want to run it because of high winds. Around 330 lines became a little too long for me, so I left. But I ski mid week, so any line is too long. What were they blowing on? Quote
momskeeztoo Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, toast21602 said: What were they blowing on? NM to DW. Upper Main and Switchback. Appeared to be great production from time I got there at 930 til when I left at 330. All of the above were closed. 1 1 Quote
toast21602 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, momskeeztoo said: NM to DW. Upper Main and Switchback. Appeared to be great production from time I got there at 930 til when I left at 330. All of the above were closed. Thanks. Good to hear! Quote
momskeeztoo Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 I’m hoping when I return Monday, Switchback will be open. My favorite. 1 Quote
momskeeztoo Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 Trip report for today. Only the quad running, blowing on NM to DW, Upper Main, Switchback. The snow wasn’t great, but not horrible. Lazy greatly improved since Wednesday, and if I can ski down Challenge and Razors full of marbles, it improves my confidence. 1 Quote
momskeeztoo Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 And biggest flock of snow geese I’ve ever seen just below Egypt. Quote
mute1080 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 3/11-15. seeing some for 725 now...I see ABE through ORD at $679. Also, PHL through ORD is $607 for those dates. Not sure what’s closer for you but it’s a little cheaper. Quote
tnt Posted January 21, 2020 Report Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 7:02 AM, mute1080 said: I see ABE through ORD at $679. Also, PHL through ORD is $607 for those dates. Not sure what’s closer for you but it’s a little cheaper. Thanks - yeah, I should consider a connection flight from PHL.... Quote
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