Round 1: 3rd Annual Utah Mini Summit???

[Buzzworthy]

1. Do you all want to have it again?

2. Proposed dates?? Ealry Winter, spring skiing? Whatcha want?

3. I will do my best to set it up again for the most part depending on dates. Keep in mind I have a little one coming on or about Feb 20, 2005.

4. What kind of change in the schedule of mountains would you like to see if any?

I really enjoyed the 2 spectacular days we spent at Snowbasin for the weekend. I was also able to hit the Bird once. I'm thinking I would like to include Solitute this year as a main destination spot. Of course their is alway Alta and Snowbird too.
Tell me what you guys want.

Feedback please.



:D

FYI, last years info, including lodging and stuff:

Mini beta from last year (http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5482&highlight=Utah+Mini)

[Stoysluttie1]

Maybe a few nights in a yurt. For those interested I can set something up up here in LoCache.

[DJSapp]

<--- Determined to make the pilgramage to Oootah this year for face shots.

[Buster Highmen]

I'm thinking about pencilling in a cryptozepto summit for the beginning of December, 12/8-12/12 likely.

The usual suspects and their respective social coordinators will be informed.

[Trackhead]

Maybe a few nights in a yurt. For those interested I can set something up up here in LoCache

Now you're talking. Atleast one BC day needs to be factored into the equation.

As far as BC summits goes........Dark Canyon Cabin in the La Sals sleeps ten and there are also several other cabins right there that sleep four each. You could get 20 or more enthusiastic individuals in the La Sals to ravage the range.

That would be entertaining. Imagine the skin tracks.

[powstash]

Originally posted by Trackhead
Imagine the skin tracks.

Prolly more skin tracks in a week than that range sees all season.

I was thinking of a Uinta snowmobile BC access day would be a nice way to mix things up for the mini. A lot of logistics involved but it could happen. Anyone?

[Ubersheist]

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
1. Do you all want to have it again?



Pbbbbt! OF COURSE! Are you crazy? Does the recent influxation of baby poop deprive your brain of oxygen? You were there last year, and it f'ing rocked! That was the most fun packed into 4 days that I may have ever experienced (while relatively free of barbituates and while wearing clothes).



3. I will do my best to set it up again for the most part depending on dates. Keep in mind I have a little one coming on or about Feb 20, 2005.

I'll show up whenever you have it (so long as it doesn't conflict with Jackson Hole). ;)



4. What kind of change in the schedule of mountains would you like to see if any?

I really enjoyed the 2 spectacular days we spent at Snowbasin for the weekend. I was also able to hit the Bird once. I'm thinking I would like to include Solitute this year as a main destination spot. Of course their is alway Alta and Snowbird too.
Tell me what you guys want.

Feedback please.

:D


I really liked the inclusion of Snowbasin. That place is underrated and totally devoid of crowds. GT40 was getting us fresh lines all day - bell to bell. That Sunday there was absolutely phenomenal.

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by Stoysluttie1
Maybe a few nights in a yurt. For those interested I can set something up up here in LoCache.

Stoy, That could be a great idea for those who want to hit the BC.

For now I am looking to see if the Mini is wanted again and first step beta.

But you BCers keep that in mind. You all have seen the pics from Stoy (if not, go search, they are amazing).

So are you volunteering your guide services depending on the timing of said event and #'s interest?? That can certainly be answered later.




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Originally posted by powstash
Prolly more skin tracks in a week than that range sees all season.

I was thinking of a Uinta snowmobile BC access day would be a nice way to mix things up for the mini. A lot of logistics involved but it could happen. Anyone?
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Another Volunteer for BC trip??

Yes, from the few posts so far, BC seems to be wanted by some. There were trips last year, but many took the chair route. Coordination of BC stuff would be cool for this year, something new.





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Originally posted by Ubersheist
Pbbbbt! OF COURSE! Are you crazy? You were there last year, and it f'ing rocked! That was the most fun packed into 4 days that I may have ever experienced (while relatively free of barbituates and while wearing clothes).


I really liked the inclusion of Snowbasin. That place is underrated and totally devoid of crowds. GT40 was getting us fresh lines all day - bell to bell. That Sunday there was absolutely phenomenal.
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I can already speak for you, Teledave and AH that you all want it again. From riding with you guys all day that Sunday (and Sat too), it was history in the making. What a white blur!!

And of course it will need to be set around the Summit.

I only got three days but damn they were the best!!

I want to make a Solitude day at least too. THe place is awesome.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

whenever it is, I'll try to be there if I can

[Crinkle]

me too, I see more trips to utah this year when afforable and when there is snow.

[teledave]

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
I can already speak for you, Teledave and AH that you all want it again. From riding with you guys all day that Sunday (and Sat too), it was history in the making. What a white blur!!

And of course it will need to be set around the Summit.

I only got three days but damn they were the best!!

I want to make a Solitude day at least too. THe place is awesome.

Whaddya mean speaking for me like that ! I always speak for myself; and, umm, yeah, I'd be very interested in a UT summit, but nobody is puttin' those words in my mouth. ;)

Give it a months seperation either way (preferably later) from the JH summit and I think you've got another winner on your hands.

Take care of the Missus in the meantime.

[CantDog]

I'm down, I'd like to see anytime during january or March 19th-27th.

And I love the BC idea, the more days I live in a snowcave the better, I'll be travelling cheaply.

[basom]

i'll be travelling with a cheep prostitute.

[CantDog]

Originally posted by basom
i'll be travelling with a cheep prostitute.


I'll pass on the whore, but gladly dine on one of your asian entourage gals.

[stump832]

I thought he was talking about you, Cant.

[teledave]

Originally posted by basom
i'll be travelling with a cheep prostitute.

wild/mildbill ?

[glademaster]

How about an early season summit, something like 12/12-12/16 or thereabouts. Or sometime in March, say between the 10th and 30th of the month. Either sets of dates would work for me, and from what I understand, both times can be epic in Utah.

[hopped]

I'll probably only be able to attend 2 days, but for what it's worth I'd prefer December.

[Mountainman]

Originally posted by Stoysluttie1
Maybe a few nights in a yurt. For those interested I can set something up up here in LoCache.

Would definetly be down for that.

[CantDog]

Originally posted by stump832
I thought he was talking about you, Cant.


that hurts man.


Just for that I will be top shelfing your toilet next time I visit. Be warned!

[repeat]

come to alta for the xmass dump.

[Trackhead]

Originally posted by Powstash:
I was thinking of a Uinta snowmobile BC access day would be a nice way to mix things up for the mini. A lot of logistics involved but it could happen. Anyone?

Stash,

As you know, I am ALL OVER THAT! When you see the sled accessory I am building now for that type of trip, you will freak.

Think snowcat, only faster, with a CD player.

I have the first sled. Let's take over the Uintas this winter.

[13]

Time to stop calling it a "mini," Buzz.

Seriously.

[tuffy109]

the week after the JH summit.

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by tuffy109
the week after the JH summit.

Wife having baby then. I can't be there at that time but will set it up for you all if that is the dates you want.

Somehow I think you are messing with me. ;)

BTW, you HAVE to come as you always bring the storm with you. :D

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by 13
Time to stop calling it a "mini," Buzz.

Seriously.

Proposed name??

Yes, with about 80 maggots this year, I think "mini" does not work so well.

Utarded Adventures, 2005? :D

[splat]

MagUtard Summit?

[tuffy109]

Originally posted by Buzzworthy


BTW, you HAVE to come as you always bring the storm with you. :D

i'm not coming unless someone buys my ticket.:p

[glademaster]

Originally posted by tuffy109
i'm not coming unless someone buys my ticket.:p


It seems as you have the ability to bring snow with you to these events. If it is held during the dates I want, I will get a job of some kind this summer and buy your plane ticket out to Utah. I've skiied for 12 yeard and have had 2 actual powder days, I'm desperate and willing to try anything.
:D

Utah Mini or bust,
Ben

edit: [antijinx]

[CantDog]

Nevermind, I dont want to jinx it.

[altachic]

I'll be there, whenever it is. This so called utah mini summit is something that should keep going for years to come.

I'm always willing to help you again buzz...things turned out pretty fuckin' rad last time!!

[rtp]

I will be in SLC (probably Alta/Snowbird) sometime around the 10th - 20th of March (whenever spring break is) along with my bro so I'd be up for march.

[rightcoast]

Wherever we ski, whenever it is, I would NEVER miss a Utah mini.

[cololi]

Anytime would be good. A bc day would be good. I think it needs to kick off at Alta again. And, it appears that an Alta pass in some form will be hanging on my wall very soon.

[AltaPowderDaze]

Originally posted by glademaster
How about an early season summit, something like 12/12-12/16 or thereabouts. Or sometime in March, say between the 10th and 30th of the month. Either sets of dates would work for me, and from what I understand, both times can be epic in Utah.

keep in mind that march last year had a few good storms early and late, but nothing worthwhile in the middle. same goes for january. they year before that i think we got 10 inches all of january. feb and dec seem to be the best powder months for lift access skiing here.

[LCC]

I'll have to travel to this for '05. I'm down with that, and I'd be all over a Uintas trip. I could pass on all resort skiing to get that under the belt!

EDIT: Those who do go up in the Uintas, will need to have backcountry experience. When they go back there, they go huge.

Proof:
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergalleries/albums/userpics/10245/uintas%20avy.JPG

[glademaster]

Originally posted by AltaPowderDaze
keep in mind that march last year had a few good storms early and late, but nothing worthwhile in the middle. same goes for january. they year before that i think we got 10 inches all of january. feb and dec seem to be the best powder months for lift access skiing here.

Works for me. All in favor of a Utah mini in the end of the 2nd or part of the third week of December? I like those dates:D

-Ben

[powstash]

LCC, I like your attitude. I guess with that and Trackhead's new an improved snowmobile with tunes and a smile I'll be looking to organize a Uinta BC snowmobile day. With that in mind, I think that a Feb mini would be better than Dec. for snowpack.

Buzz, keep me in the loop on dates and then I'll plan the Uinta Maggot Assault Squad '05 - putting slednecks to shame. Whose in?

[Trackhead]

I'll be in the La Sals Feb 16-21 doing a little Mt. Peale action.

But any time other than that works for me.

[gramps]

Yurt trip - YES!

Snowmobile BC Skiing - YES!

I want in!

[Trackhead]

This is my new sled for the Uintas...
http://www.utahsnowmobiling.com/content/00/01/33/90/04/userimages/77.jpg

Actually, it's a Polaris Wide Trak. Seen here pulling a 3600lb. John Deere Tractor in Alaska for seven miles.
http://www.alaskapowersports.com/images/Customer%20Photos/wide_trak2_r1_c1.jpg

Hauling a load of wood to the Yurt in the Tushars.....
http://www.biglines.com/photos/blpic18654.jpg

It's not fast, but it pulls like a beast.:eek: I have pulled four people with two seated on it no problem.

Rent a couple more and we're good to go

[jayfrizzo]

LCC's proof makes me scared in my pants.

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by powstash
With that in mind, I think that a Feb mini would be better than Dec. for snowpack.

Buzz, keep me in the loop on dates and then I'll plan the Uinta Maggot Assault Squad '05 - putting slednecks to shame. Whose in?

A February Mini is going to be out of the question for many a maggot, one big reason:

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Quote from Frozenwater:

I hereby officially declare Feb 4th-14th 2005 for the date of the next summit. (Jackson).

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How many people will have the vaca or money or both to hit the Summit and then 5 more days of Utah MINI adventures?? I don't see a lot.

Traditionally I have done the Mini in Feb. and the snow has been spectacular the last two years. The Summit is now during this time frame so I think we have to look at the whole picture and see who is wanting to do this and when.

The MINI around Feb 25-? would be great for the snowpack.
However, how many can get back here after the summit? I see difficulties. A March Mini would be good snowpack, but possibly more spring like conditions depending on the winter. Traditionally we have had a good snowfall in late December too. That has been brought up.

January seems like a no go from the responses so far.

I am not really sure when to schedule this thing, however we have lots of time.

If we decide to do this before Feb, I can/will do a most of the planning. If it is after Feb 20th or so, I will have my hands full with a newborn and will not be able to spend time setting this up or attending more than a day for that matter.

I can be fine with not attending, as I live here, but I simply won't have the time to devote to finalizing details at that time. Someone else would have to take the reigns from me at that point, and I my right hand chic hopefully will be up for that if this is the decision.

Powstash, you will be the man in charge for the Unita Assault and I certainly will keep you informed. As for now, you know as much as me. :D


Who else has an opinion in here? :p

[..]

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
I am not really sure when to schedule this thing, however we have lots of time.




Early December. There's usually enough snow by then.

[glademaster]

pack to the top with ye!

bump for 12/13-12/17 or 18 dates.

[Buzzworthy]

I am all for "anything earlier than when my kid is due", so the December thing does sound good to me.


Biased opinion of course. ;)



Keep them cents coming.

[altagirl]

I'll be here whenever... :)

[ak_powder_monkey]

Count Me in for the winter of 2005 2006, college is gonna kick ass baby!!

[funkendrenchman]

Originally posted by Tyrone Shoelaces
whenever it is, I'll try to be there if I can

Copy that. Dec 17ish-20ish would be best for me as I'll be driving by on my way to WA. Otherwise, anytime after the second week in January is doable.

[glademaster]

Back to the first page with ye.

Hopefully this thing will go off just over 5 months from now, we need to commence planning in earnest.;) :D

-Ben

[snowsprite]

I'm not gonna be able to make the Jackson Summit, but we're planning on going to the Utah mini barring any major obstacles. So count me in!

I can't really weigh in much on when would be best condition-wise b/c this will be our first time in Utah. I'd welcome suggestions on where to stay and such.

And I'm bringing the kid this time. He's still mad that he missed Tahoe!
Sprite

[sandytheskier]

I am definantly going to this one! I am good for whatever any one else wants and have space for those needing a pkace to stay.

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by snowsprite
I'm not gonna be able to make the Jackson Summit, but we're planning on going to the Utah mini barring any major obstacles. So count me in!

I can't really weigh in much on when would be best condition-wise b/c this will be our first time in Utah. I'd welcome suggestions on where to stay and such.

And I'm bringing the kid this time. He's still mad that he missed Tahoe!
Sprite

There is a lot of info from last year's Mini:

http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5482&highlight=Utah+Mini (http://)

THe first post has a lot of links to lodging. Most stayed in Sandy, the Best Western and that seemed to be great for access to LCC and BCC (ALta, Bird, Solitude). Then you can travel north about an hour to Snowbasin in Ogden. We shall see later what the schedule turns out to be. If we do have it early in the season, Basin does have snowmaking capabilites, thus that much more base under powder ( :D ).

Let me know if you want more details, as this years crowd may need other accomodations than last year.

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by sandytheskier
I am definantly going to this one! I am good for whatever any one else wants and have space for those needing a pkace to stay.

Sweet Sandy, you are the first volunteer! Thanks.

[CaddyDaddy77]

Have a couple of conflicts with Jackson so this is the one, I'll try to make.

Awaiting dates.








Hope to finally meet up with a bunch of the mags this year, 'bout time.

[sandytheskier]

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
Sweet Sandy, you are the first volunteer! Thanks.
Yep, I figure I owe this time. Do you still have my cooler? I should remember to get that some day.

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by sandytheskier
Yep, I figure I owe this time. Do you still have my cooler? I should remember to get that some day.

Ummmm, the cooler you said to "get rid of cause you never wanted to see it again" cooler? With all the moving stuff, I actually gave it to a friend who is now in Kansas City. :(

[sandytheskier]

That works. At least it is being used.
:D
No worries, I think I took from my fam any-who.

[glademaster]

Bump, yet again. Should I bother to start a poll about when people wanna have this thing? That may be a good way to get people into it and thinking about it. Whoever has taken charge, let me know.

[Buzzworthy]

Originally posted by glademaster
Bump, yet again. Should I bother to start a poll about when people wanna have this thing? That may be a good way to get people into it and thinking about it. Whoever has taken charge, let me know.

I am usually in charge of this adventure, at least have been the last two years. Pending a mutiny, I plan to stay the organizer of said event with the help of my cohort in crime, Altachic, the second in command.

You are welcome to contact me via PM or email : buzzworthyski@yahoo.com

Sure, by all means start a poll. Keep in mind it is 90 degrees and July still so I would not expect huge results, but some initial beta would be good.

Half the people who came last year made the trip within 2 weeks of making the decision to come, FYI.

I do like the stoke I already see though, the usual suspects and some new ones as well.

Poll away my good man. I'll even vote. :D

Buzz

[glademaster]

Haha, sounds good buzz. I'm sweating my ass off here and the only thing that gets me through the days is hoping that this thing goes off big time and that my dad and I can finally make it to a Summit. A poll can never hurt, so you'll see one up here shortly.

-Ben:cool:

[iskibc]

I'm in for sure.

Trackhead, a day on the sled/cat would be sweet. Looking forward to that.

Since I have a month off from work in late December-early Jan., I vote for the week after the New Year. Had some great days up at Snowbasin around this time last year.

[Trackhead]

Depending on low elevation snowfall amounts, I would like to scratch one final nemesis from my Wasatch list. I could finally sleep at night if it was completed. Billygoaters: Don't forget your harness when you arrive in Utah.

http://www.biglines.com/photos/blpic19191.jpg

[AltaPowderDaze]

Originally posted by Trackhead
Depending on low elevation snowfall amounts, I would like to scratch one final nemesis from my Wasatch list. I could finally sleep at night if it was completed. Billygoaters: Don't forget your harness when you arrive in Utah.

http://www.biglines.com/photos/blpic19191.jpg

Don't forget your hooves either. Trackhead, where's that located?

[Trackhead]

AltaPowderDaze wrote:
Don't forget your hooves either. Trackhead, where's that located?

W. Face Storm Mtn. BCC. Up from the Generator and Powerhouse couloirs.

[AH]

If budget/timing permits, i'm in for sure! And if there's any maggot out there with any doubt in his mind about the mini.. LOSE IT! Just go, you won't regret one minute of it!

[teledave]

Originally posted by sandytheskier
I am definantly going to this one! I am good for whatever any one else wants and have space for those needing a pkace to stay.

I'll shack up with Sandy for the weekend. ;)

Seriously, I'll try to be there but don't make the dates too close to Christmas (or any any other holiday for that matter). The wife and kids want to have me at home for the obligatory Santa duties and family/work parties. Of course I'm only one of many putting in my $.02. I'll still get out to UT sometime over the winter.

PS: In case my wife ever searches this thread out, Just kidding about shacking up with Sandy.

[Max Gosey]

Late March? For "the Kid"? ;)

The old man and I were thinking of making the Bird a tradition. Spring Break time last week of March. If you guys are there, I would love to know ahead of time. I'm (yes here comes the obligatory phrase) down like a clown if the dates coincide.

[crashnburn'd]

I vote for mid-March (12th-20th) or early January (pre 24th). But I'm a selfish college student and will be there on one or both of the dates regardless of a summit...

[Buzzworthy]

Time to get this rolling.

Paging Altachic. We gots to talk!