Summit 2006 W/BC++# Roster

[Buster Highmen]

Since it seems that this is beginning to snowball, here's a thread devoted to listing the attendees.

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo

[grrrr]

I'd like to know why the rest of the Baker posse isn't on that list.

[ROCKS]

I'm down.... Sign me up.

[postman22]

hey buster,

put me on the list

when is this "summit." i'd be happy to show a few maggots around.

bring all your avi gear. february, march is when the backcountry skiing is epic and normally when the snowback has stabled out

[The AD]

March 3-12. It sounds like most people will be hitting W/B the second half of the timeframe with more action at the Washington hills the first half.

[DerJaeger]

I'm pretty sure I'll be around for the summit. I live in Van and can give people a lift up to Whistler, etc.

[fiddler]

I'll be there. Have no clue where I'll stay at Whistler though. Anyone need a broke roomie?

[Monique]

I'm 100% in for Buster's Very Important Event at XTAL. Closer to the date I'll figure out a few days at W/B and/or other PNW mountains sometime during the summit.

[hop]

I may show up for a day or two but it's right in between P.F.W.T. travel dates, so I can't commit yet.
Gee, it's been something like 4 years since I skied Whistler... that's bad.

[Squirrel99]

I'm definitely in for both weekends, whether it be in Whistler or WA. Unfortunately, my time is limited- it's the same week my boss gets married back East (and her boss will also be at the wedding) which pretty much assures that I can't get any weekdays off as I'm left to run the office :mad:

But I'm looking forward to those weekend days ripping with everyone at WB!!!

[ZGnzo]

i should be able to get up there one or both weekends

[dude_le_skibum]

this is going to be a first for me....if its snowy i'll be there.

[tibaher]

tibaher
Bomber
(Wilson and Ringo too)

[Buster Highmen]

About 39 folks and counting.

[PNWbrit]

I"ll be around at Crystal/Alpental but not sure if I can make it up to WB

[Zeedashbo]

i'm in for tour guide in WA. and if they let me over the border, i'll be at w/b

[bklyn]

Brooklyn will represent, not sure if I will hook up with my Seattle friends earlier in the week or stay in whistler the whole time.

[Buster Highmen]

Update:

No one from W/BC has stepped up to facilitate yet. It would be great if someone organized a few rendezvous.

I can help with Seattle.

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble

[LeeLau]

I know the owner of this outfit

http://www.powderzoneadventures.com/powdermountain.html

I will look into a group discount package for cat-skiing. Who's tentatively interested?


I will also get hold of some restaurants for group dinners etc.

Having never been to one of these before I have no idea what other kind of organized activities take place.

[Buster Highmen]

I know the owner of this outfit

http://www.powderzoneadventures.com/powdermountain.html

I will look into a group discount package for cat-skiing. Who's tentatively interested?


I will also get hold of some restaurants for group dinners etc.

Having never been to one of these before I have no idea what other kind of organized activities take place.

There's really 3 level:
1) Help with finding transportation resources.
2) Help with finding lodging deals.
3) Organizing meeting places before and after skiing.

It's really just disseminating information. The rewards are usually free drinks and dinner.

If you could help out that would be cool. Request a sticky thread from Owens Never Sleeps and put this type of information up at the top of the thread. An alias could be created to help maintain that thread.

Thanks d00d. Any interest in coming south for 3/6-8 or so?

[trouble]

put me down for being there, probably just daytrip from van

[LeeLau]

March 3-12. It sounds like most people will be hitting W/B the second half of the timeframe with more action at the Washington hills the first half.

I'm working some contacts to figure out group dinners etc.

For example I can get a group of up to 30 into a nice restaurant Val d'Isere for 3 course dinner for about 40 bucks each not including wine.

I can probably also get a group rate for the Mongolie Grill. A very nice place, not as swanky but awesome food.

I might be able to get group discounts on a cat trip too.

I know the dates are March 3rd (Friday) to March 12th (Sunday).

I need some input into when the summit people will be in Whistler.

I'll commit to organizing up to 2 group dinners but will need some ballpark figures of how many people will be there?

So when will people be showing up?

Who would be interested in a cat trip?

Who would be interested in dinner?

If interested in group dinner - expensive medium or cheap?

AM I going about this all wrong? Is it too early to herd all the cats? Or just plain impossible?

[Buster Highmen]

I'm working some contacts to figure out group dinners etc.

I'll commit to organizing up to 2 group dinners but will need some ballpark figures of how many people will be there?
So when will people be showing up?

Lego is aggregating the various fecal matters and should be able to provide an excel spreadsheet with 3d shaders specifying this info.


Who would be interested in a cat trip?
Who would be interested in dinner?
If interested in group dinner - expensive medium or cheap?

I'm planning on being up there Friday and Saturday. I'd be interested in a cat deal on Saturday and dinner either night.


AM I going about this all wrong? Is it too early to herd all the cats? Or just plain impossible?

The only way to go wrong is to worry about actually trying to enumerate everyone. You've taken the sack of offering up your effort, let them come to you.

[LegoSkier]

Lego is aggregating the various fecal matters and should be able to provide an excel spreadsheet with 3d shaders specifying this info.
.

I can only do this if people send me the info though. http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44172

Way to step up LeeLau. Much better to have someone local do it.
As far as when to organize dinners/night stuff. Definately around the latter weekend (3/9-3/12) is the safest bet here as that when I think most people are going to be up in W/B.

I know my group will probably be in for a dinner. Although we do want to hit Sushi Village too and not spend too much on food this trip so two expensive dinners might get a little tight.

As far as the cat trip, DG and I will be doing another cat trip in Tahoe hopefully before the summit so that might be too much coin for us (unless its comprable to a lift ticket of course :D ).

[LeeLau]

Ok i just got excited as the restaurant guys I know are stoked to do this.

Moderate cost

Wildwood for sure. Oh so good and so tasty
Sushi Ya

For slightly more upscale

Val d’Isere.
La Rua
Carumbas
Hy’s
Bearfoot Bistro
Ric’s Grill

I just figured out a maggot deal on some Escape Route backcountry touring deals for touring possibilities. Now to just pull all the shit together.

[Mtn Man]

Count me in for a dinner and cat skiing (if i can get a ride to catskiing that is).

Thanks for looking into these options!

B)

[The AD]

I'd be in for dinner, probably not for cat skiing (unless the price is too good to pass up).

[skieast]

I'll be arriving one the 3rd (mid afternoon), leaving on the morning of the 10th.

Good for cat skiing and dinner(s). Staying at the base of Creekside (Legends). Looks like I will have the extra bedroom in the condo available. Two single beds.

Also be up there Feb 6-10 if anyone wants to do some turns.

Bruce / skieast (and really happy that Air Canada just called to tell me that they have found my lost baggage, ski boots, jacket, etc. Was just contemplating the bank loan required to replace everything when the phone rang).

[bigtrubs]

I'ma be there too.

[Buster Highmen]

Update:

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble
bigtrubs

[LeeLau]

http://www.powdermountaincatskiing.com/index.asp

Here's some of the terrain where they ski; I took the pics from a trip

The cost is $ 480 a person plus lunch and breakfast but I think I can get you guys a deal. The price drops a lot if I can get 12 bodies to fill a cat and drops even more if you can ski on Friday. 10,000 ft vertical.

The terrain is in an area called Cypress and Tricouni Peak about half an hour from whistler

http://www.leelau.net/2005/brew111205/brew250.jpg

Here's a panorama of the views to expect.

http://www.leelau.net/2005/brew111205/brewpeakpano.jpg

You can get alpine bowls or glades depending on conditions

It llooks like this but with about 3m more snow now

[Buster Highmen]

What's the Per Magnion price for 12 bods on Friday?

[LeeLau]

What's the Per Magnion price for 12 bods on Friday?

That's what Im trying to negotiate now. Its complicated because only 3 people have committed so far. I figure I can get it down to 300 bucks Canadian plus breakfast and lunch but that's what my buddy has said. His boss still has to OK it.

[Mtn Man]

I'm definitely in for 3 bills Canadian. Thanks for looking into it. Would need a ride though? Will pay in pints!

B)

[postman22]

leelau,

how many runs does $300 bucks get you. also what can the guide guarantee us for terrain. our we allowed to ski what we want. are we allowed to hike to terrain we want if the cat doesnt take us right to it. or do we have to ski boring 30 degree open pow bowls which i could do by hiking to oboe.

one more question when do you need to know by

[skieast]

Lee,

I'm in, but I'm only there skiing Saturday 4th until Thursday 9th. Any day(s) during that time are good.

[LeeLau]

re cat skiing;

phil - honestly I don't know. I would hope they'll be fine with it but guides are usually antsy about clients wondering away so I'd have to say I doubt it but we could always ask. I've skinned into tricouni and had 7k days touring. If the runs they're thinking are what Im thinking then you're looking at 4 to 5 runs.

Mtnman - of course you can get a ride. That's not a problem. They meet at whistler anyway.

skieast - I'll try to figure it out but so far Im kinda dealing with airy-fairy numbers. Lots of time to figure this out I guess

[eldereldo]

re cat skiing;

phil - honestly I don't know. I would hope they'll be fine with it but guides are usually antsy about clients wondering away so I'd have to say I doubt it but we could always ask.

Figure no, their insurance wouldn't cover clients going off on their own. And anyone who decided to wonder away from the group would cause the guide to clamp down totally, and then you would be skiing 30 degree slopes.

The 'secret' to cat skiing is to have a group of ripping skiers who listen and do exactly what the guide says. This makes them comfortable about taking you into terrain that could be sketchy if you wander outside the defined boundarys. Take off down a ridge that is outside where they wanted you to ski on an early run or end a run below, or a long way from where the guide comes out and you will pay for it the rest of the day. Guides do not have a sense of humour about things like that.

[Speedfreak]

I know I've been a super-lurker/new guy round here for the past year, but figured this sounds like an absolute blast (after reading the stories from last year) and would love to ski with some of you guys, so I just pulled the trigger.

Flying outta Jerz Thursday the 2nd (arriving late) and I'll be there til Wednesday the 8th. I'm down for pretty much whatever, and am def interested in catting if its gonna happen while I'm there.

Got some friends that'll be there on the 5th, but I'm flying solo til then. If anyone has any ideas for cheap lodging I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Oh, and for all the Cali mags, I'll be rolling thru Mammoth and maybe Tahoe after that with another dude (non-mag) til the 16th so if anyone is around gimme a shout.

[bdog]

Buster,
Put me on the list ..Xtal for sure and most likely up to W/B too.

[Buster Highmen]

Update 2/4/06:

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble
bigtrubs
bdog
Spdfrk43

[Dr Pooface]

I'll come up from van for a day or two.

[Droopy]

Alright, ALLRIGHT, fine, I'll come, you guys finally talked me into it. I guess that means i will be booking a flight tomorrow, or Tuesday. I am going Solo on this one so will be staying in the shoestring (if they have any availabilities) or another hostel (and i have a pretty sweet list of them if anyone needs some info)

Let me know how i can pitch in, if at all. British Columbia here I come (again):fm:

I hope it rains alot like last year... That was alot of fun;)



Edit: I plan to come for the whole week, flying into Vancover on the 3rd and back out on the 10th, I will let you know exactly whats going on once i make some phone calls in the morning. I am trying to go through some of the summit threads and catch myself up on whats going on.

[Droopy]

anyone up for some Bungee?

http://www.whistlerbungee.com

I did it last year, and must do it again. groups of 16 or more get a 30% discount

[Buster Highmen]

Update 2/6/06:

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble
bigtrubs
bdog
Spdfrk43
Dr Pooface
Droopy

[LeeLau]

I won't be able to get any decent pricing on cat skiing as there aren't enough comfirmed skiers.

What I will do is make reservations for restaurants on the weekends when people are going to be skiiing at more reasonably priced restaurants:

Friday - Zen Sushi

Saturday - Carambas

You can bet on eating for about $ 20 at each place w.o drinks etc.

I'll book a table of 10 for each place that night and if we have more then that you'll have to take care of yourself. Again without any input or numbers I can't make plans and can't expect the restaurant owners to cut me breaks. If I knew for sure that 30 people would show up on any of those nights I'd reserve a block but I figure the chances of getting that organized are slim to none.

I'll go up and ski wed, thurs, friday, sat so I can show people around. I'm pretty sure pow111 will do the same. pow is that ok with you? My wife will probably be along to kick some ass Canadian grrl style. Depending on conditions we may do the b/c thing in which case whoever is stuck inbounds is stuck inbounds.

I've talked Escape Route into lining up AT and tele and bc gear rentals with a bit of a maggot price - break.

If you want hookups for a bc guide or for Extremely Canadian or if you want to get a 2 for 1 deal for a Dave Murray Ski Camp lesson let me know in advance and I'll do that- its up to you to arrange that yourself.

You guys are coming at pretty much the peak of the season and its that expensive time of the year. I just can't get much of a deal without having numbers.

I can get discount ski rentals too at Snowcovers. Again pm me if you want that. They're in Village North.

[LeeLau]

Cheap places to stay fyi:

- book a giant condo via www.alluradirect.com

- Tyrol Lodge

- Youth Hostel over on west side Alta Lake

- Shoestring Lodge

- UBC AMS lodge

- Pacific Ski Club

- Sleep in car at Calcheak parking lot; or brandywine or north of town at Wedge Creek

Google it if you want contact info.

Cheap food:

- IGA in Squamish; Nestors is also decently priced; Creekside market is higher priced but conveniant

[powder11]

If you want hookups for a bc guide

that would be you, Lee ;)

[Droopy]

My nuggets of wisdom...

Travel:
This is a very easy trip to do without a car if flying into Vancouver...
-There is a shuttle that runs to whistler from the airport every few hours.
-There are also a bunch of limo services that are pretty cheap, and if split between 5 people or more is actually cheaper than the shuttle, and you can talk the driver into stopping at a liquor or grocery store on the way.
-For the super thrifty traveler, there is a shuttle that will take you from the airport to the greyhound station. Buses run from there to Whistler fairly regularly.

Flying into Seattle is decidedly the cheaper way to go
-I ended up not doing it this way because of convenience but when i was crunching the numbers it seemed to save quite a few pennies, especially if you have people to split the rental with.

-This thread has a good break down of how to get from SeaTac to W/B and how not to (starting on post #20), it also discuses the best way to buy booze.
http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17816&highlight=droopy+whistler

In whistler
Once you get to W/B in typical intrawest style everything is very close together, they have a good bus system and Taxi’s are reasonable enough. However in typical intrawest style everything is a cluster fuck of tourism

Accommodation:


After hearing that the shoestring was going to close last year they gave me this list of other hostels in the area... fortunately the shoestring didn’t close, and from what I hear the other places arnt as nice... but here is the list anyway

Whistler Budget Accommodation:

Farside Lodge
2117 Nordic Drive
Email: firesidelodge@yahoo.com
Phone:604-932-4545
Rates: $30 + up

Southside lodge
212 Lake placid road
Email: info@snowboardwhistler.com
Phone:604-932-3644
Rates: $20+ up

UBC-AMS whistler lodge
2124 nordic drive
Email: whistler@ams.ubc.ca
Phone:604-932-6604
Rates: $22 + up

Whistler International Hostel
5678 alta lake road
Email: whistler@hihostels.ca
Phone: 604-932-5492
Rates: $25+ up
Members:$20+ up

Whistler Creek lodge
2021 Karen crescent
Phone: 604-932-4111
Rates: 75+ up

Reservation line:

Central Reservations
www.mywhistler.com
Phone:1800-944-7853

Tourism Whistler: 604-932-4222

[Mulletizer]

Nice Droopy, thanks for the info.

I'd love to come in on some catskiing but I am afraid I can't justify the expense. Hope it gets off the ground though.

[wicked_sick]

Put me down tentatively for the final sat/sun.

No cat skiing for me, but dinner definately.

[Mtn Man]

I've talked Escape Route into lining up AT and tele and bc gear rentals with a bit of a maggot price - break.

I can get discount ski rentals too at Snowcovers. Again pm me if you want that. They're in Village North.

I should be in for a day or two of BC, may take you up on a rental pair of Freerides on fatties. I already have the peeps, probe and shovel. Getting the level 1 training at Tucks in 2 weeks.

B)

[Buster Highmen]

Update 2/7/06:

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble
bigtrubs
bdog
Spdfrk43
Dr Pooface
Droopy
Wicked Sick

and sticky request submitted.

[Droopy]

ok, got my room booked march 3-13 :fmicon:

I will be at the shoestring! anyone else making their way to that fine establishment?

[powder11]

ok, got my room booked march 3-13 :fmicon:

I will be at the shoestring! anyone else making their way to that fine establishment?

the shoestring/boot/gaitors is facing the wrecking ball this spring :nonono2:

dont be afraid to grab a souvenir or two during your stay :D

RIP

http://findwhistler.com/Images/boot%5Fcollage%2Egif

[Droopy]

the shoestring/boot/gaitors is facing the wrecking ball this spring :nonono2:

dont be afraid to grab a souvenir or two during your stay :D

RIP


That is what they said last year too, but it is still around.

I love that stinky crack house I hope it never goes

Stupid olympics :fuckyou:

[Viva]

I'll likely make the second weekend, 10-12, or thereabouts.

[yogachik]

I'm starting to think about it - the 2nd weekend though.

[Droopy]

DOOO IT, I garentee i will make a drunken fool of myself at least 1 night that weekend, if that isnt enough to convince you, there is always the sick conditions this year.

[shmerham]

Trigger pulled! Plane tickets on jetblue from bos to sea are ridiculously cheap to the point it's entertaining.

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble
bigtrubs
bdog
Spdfrk43
Dr Pooface
Droopy
Wicked Sick
Shmerham

[Dug]

Well this lurker is interested in the weekends (school). I live in the area so I should be good for neighborhood areas. Don't think I can do W/B though.

[Snow Dog]

Ok I'm in -- I'll be there from (more or less) March 8 - 11. I'm in for any group activity that doesn't involve singing.

[weski]

DINMS and I (DIMS dad) will be at W/BC on the first weekend in March, then we will probobly be at Baker the second, as it is our home mountain.

[Dodger]

Yes I've decided I've got to be part of this. Waiting for flight confirmations as I write this 1-13 March via Seattle.

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble
bigtrubs
bdog
Spdfrk43
Dr Pooface
Droopy
Wicked Sick
Shmerham
Dodger

[Viva]

Flight booked, working on car rental. Guess I'll be there from 03/09-03/12.

Divegirl
Legoskier
shirk
eldereldo
eldo
powder11
weibo
skieast
seatosky
Atrain505
LeeLau
The AD
grrrr
Rusty Nails
CantDog
Squirrel99
BC-Flow
Ubersheist
BH
Barnballs
JDaBasin
CUBUCK
Nan
Mulletizer
Ms Mulletizer
rbtree
778skier
Mtn Man
PulverSchwein
ROCKS
postman22
fiddler
derJaeger
Monique
some measure of hop
zgnzo
dude le ski bum
tibaher
bomber
zdashbo
bklyntrayc
trouble
bigtrubs
bdog
Spdfrk43
Dr Pooface
Droopy
Wicked Sick
Shmerham
Dodger
iVIVA!

[LeeLau]

Tentative plans for me:

March 8 - Blackcomb; meet at Gondi in village at 815 and ski.

March 9 - Whistler; meet at Gondi at village at 815 and ski

March 10th - Tour in the bc - TBD. PM if you need to arrange for rentals from escape route. I will call them and let them know you guys are coming and you can then rent directly from them at a discount.

7pm - eat at Sushi Village in village (its on the 2nd floor above Blacks the pub) - I can get booths - will reserve for 12 people

March 11th - Tour in the bc - TBD.

7pm - eat at Carambas in village (close to main square in village) - will reserve for 12 people

March 12 - not sure since its a travel day for most of you.

Someone else wants to take up the slack of arranging for inbounds skiing meet and greet on March 10th and 11th pls step up.

General comments
--------------------------
- I don't even know if you guys need someone to show you around on the 8th or 9th.

- If its a large group then we;ll split up depending on ability and depending on whether there's enough locals willing to lend a hand. (SOMEONE PLEASE STEP UP?!?]

- If its inbounds I don't mind charging hard on steeps but Im no cliff-hucker so maybe follow someone else if you want that.

- I'm picking early meeting times and sticking to them because that's the best skiing.

- In the bc tours, I am not a guide - just a buddy OK? You'll need tranceiver, probe, shovel and know how to use them pls. If you're unsure I'd suggest practise beforehand

- Biggest comment; All of this changes if its powder days.

[Buster Highmen]

Due to family constraints, I really doubt I can get up there before Friday the 10th. I'm still wobbling around on a place to stay...

So I'll plan to hook up at Zen Sushi @ 7:00.

[skieast]

I'll be skiing the 4th through the 9th.

Not a local but I've put in at least 200 days or so skiing inbounds (and slightly out of same) over the last 15 years. I'm happy to show anyone who wants some of the mountain(s). I ski Whistler around 90% (my condo is at Creekside) so Blackcomb experts step up now.

[LeeLau]

Much appreciated skieast. It'll be fun to finally meet you.

[Snow Dog]

I'll be skiing from the 8th through the 11th so I can show people around Whistler (I almost never ski on Blackcomb but I can fake being a guide). Since I'm driving up on the 8th I won't be in the village at 8:15am.

Since there's a lot of people coming and going I'd propose a lightboard meeting (at the Roundhouse on Whistler and Rendezvous on Blackcomb) at 12 or 1pm just to resync after lunch.

Radios would be good too but I've forgotten the standard maggot frequency.

[Viva]

I seems to recall it being: 5 13

[Platinum Pete]

Count me in for some or all of this. I'll definitely show up for the big weekend when the most maggots are there. I'll probably be sleeping in my van and bribing condo folks for opportunities to shower every third day or so, that will make the skiing and dining more affordable.

Happy hour in the white Toyota Van!

[Mtn Man]

Tentative plans for me:

March 8 - Blackcomb; meet at Gondi in village at 815 and ski.

March 9 - Whistler; meet at Gondi at village at 815 and ski

March 10th - Tour in the bc - TBD. PM if you need to arrange for rentals from escape route. I will call them and let them know you guys are coming and you can then rent directly from them at a discount.

7pm - eat at Sushi Village in village (its on the 2nd floor above Blacks the pub) - I can get booths - will reserve for 12 people


General comments
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- If its inbounds I don't mind charging hard on steeps but Im no cliff-hucker so maybe follow someone else if you want that.

- I'm picking early meeting times and sticking to them because that's the best skiing.

- In the bc tours, I am not a guide - just a buddy OK? You'll need tranceiver, probe, shovel and know how to use them pls. If you're unsure I'd suggest practise beforehand

- Biggest comment; All of this changes if its powder days.

I'm up for these. I'm no cliff hucker either, but love chutes and trees.

Got the peeps, shovel and probe, but may take you up on AT gear in the shop. I'm leaving the tele gear at home. Getting the training at Tucks for ski patrol.

B)

[Dodger]

LeeLau,

Another non-cliff-hucker here. Just gone firm with my flights and hope to arrive in W/B around the 5th or 6th after a few days in WA and then ski thru Sunday. So hope to be around on 8th and 9th.

Would definitely be up for one day's bc; would need skis/skins rental; but got all the other gear and practiced searches quite a bit. However do not have training avi/snow condition knowledge (usually been guided in Europe). Which day to choose could leave til later to mesh in with conditions/other participants.

Could you put me down for both the meals on Fri and Sat?

Depending on price I could be interested in catskiing but seems like that idea was still-born?

[powder11]

a good alternative to cat skiing is getting heli dropped on Rainbow Mtn or some other nearby peak. if you fill the heli, its about $75 per person for one drop. drop in the am, tour a few glacier laps and ski out. I dont know the area well enough to guide. Lee????

[Atrain505]

I'll definetly tour Mags around inbounds and backcountry. Fri-Monday are the days I will be skiing both weekends.
So I'm stepping up. I personally always like bottom of Glacier chair on Blackcomb at 9 or 10.
Lightboard on Whistler at 9 or 10.
Whistler on Weekdays i.e. fri and mon.
Blackcomb on weekends.
I'll have my pass back by then too. Whoppee!
White giro full face with red jacket and bros. I'll be waiting at said places at said times to show people the goods -this involves potential backcountry so bring your gear, potential scare yourself stupid lines, and potential hucks.
I'm happy to meet and ski with new people.
So there ya go Lee, I'm stepping up.
Same disclaimer as Lee. If there's powder days (which hopefully there are) this all changes.
See ya at the Maggot summit.

[LeeLau]

a good alternative to cat skiing is getting heli dropped on Rainbow Mtn or some other nearby peak. if you fill the heli, its about $75 per person for one drop. drop in the am, tour a few glacier laps and ski out. I dont know the area well enough to guide. Lee????

toby - that's the local price and Im sure i could get that but I don't want to take a group of people I've never skied with all the way to Rainbow; the route back through gin and tonics and sproat isn't rough but it is a long day - sorry but too much responsibility. Can i count on you for meeting up on the inbounds days?

[LeeLau]

awesome athan. You can take everyone cliff-hucking. At some later date I'll put together some sort of schedule and places to meet for lunch etc. Usually Pikas at 11am is good for lunch as are meeting at the lightboards.

Im just throwing out times and ideas here people so pls feel free to chime in. This doesnt need to be too formal.

Also on the b/c gear; pm me if you want to rent some and i'll get you hooked up but its a good idea to do it in advance just in case the only b/c store in town gets cleaned out on all its gear by something like a big avvy class or whatever. Just trying to make sure everyone gets what they want.

[powder11]

toby - that's the local price and Im sure i could get that but I don't want to take a group of people I've never skied with all the way to Rainbow; the route back through gin and tonics and sproat isn't rough but it is a long day - sorry but too much responsibility. Can i count on you for meeting up on the inbounds days?

that makes sense. Im around all week. working on a few lines that could use some new snow.

[Boomer28]

I just got invited to a "conference" from 2/28-3/3 at Whistler and decided to take the whole week off. It looks like most heads are showing up on 3/3 at the earliest but I thought I'd see if anyone is going to be there for that week as I'm rolling out there solo and don't exactly plan on attending conference events during the day...

[up an down]

trigger pulled finally. i am arriving at seattle airport friday night the 3rd..... i am hoping a seattle mag can find a floor spot for me for 3/4 nights as well as let me share gas expenses for rides to wherever mags are skiing that weekend, or, i am also willing to share car rental cost with anyone. i'll be going to whistler the 6th or 7th . i do have a place to stay in whistler , and may be able to find room for another mag, but won't know for certain till i get there.

[The AD]

I've got a condo booked in Whistler for the 10th until the 13th. Looks like tibaher and bomber will be taking the other bedroom in the two bedroom unit. There's probably room for one more if someone wants couch space.

edit: looks like the condo's filled up now with Dodger claiming a spot.

[postman22]

i'll step up with Atrain. I'm pretty sure I'll be around although school is going to be pretty hectic. Like ATRAIN sadi though if its a pow day I don't mind skiing w/ you if you can keep up, otherwise sorry I'll see you the next day. Bring all your avi gear. Blackcomb especially has got some awesome lines in a very short hiking time. 1500 foot runs in 40 minutes or less. theres also a lot of knar so bring your cameras and your BALLS. Disease Ridge and Finger Chutes are awesome. If your interested in seeing what can be done before hand pick up a Whistler Topo map and look at Decker Mountain or get a Intro to Skiing the Coast Mountain book

[LeeLau]

http://www.whistlerguidebooks.com/Images/advanced_front.gif

Awesome book. Get it from their site http://www.whistlerguidebooks.com/ or from these folks

www.snowcovers.com - call the whistler store tollfree

The backcountry shop has this incredible map - order it from http://www.escaperoute.ca - get all your bc stuff there too

http://john_baldwin.bivouac.com/mapsample.jpg

[shmerham]

I'll definitely be in for some hike-to stuff (up to an hour bootpack) if conditions warrant. I'll have my avi gear, but I won't have skins and AT bindings and don't want to rent.

[Speedfreak]

ok, got my room booked march 3-13 :fmicon:

I will be at the shoestring! anyone else making their way to that fine establishment?

Signed up for the Shoestring as well...see you there.

[wicked_sick]

I'm not worrying about accoms till I get there. I have a feeling my bivy sack may get some use.

[Droopy]

Signed up for the Shoestring as well...see you there.

what days?

[fiddler]

Droopy or spdfrk...do either of you have space at the Shoe for one more for any nights?

[Droopy]

I dont have a room, just a bed. I would think they still have a spot or 2 open for at least some of the summit. Call them up and ask.


also check out Post #49 in this thread. I posted up some other places to stay on the cheap

[Speedfreak]

I called to make the reservation yesterday and it sounded like there's still single rooms available. I'll be there from the 2nd til the 6th, and then I'm gonna crash on a buddy's couch for the last 2 nites I'm there (I hope).
I got one of those single bed rooms, probably shoulda gotten a bed in a 4 share, but didn't realize it was hostel-style where you could just get a bed, damn. If you get stuck for a place to stay lemme know - we could probably squeeze 2 people in there.

[fiddler]

Guess I better give them a call tomorrow. spdfrk, If I come up on the 6th it would be in the middle of the night after a gig. Thanks for the offer but you probably don't want me knock knock knocking at your door at 3 in the morning. I may still drive up late at night, that would be better than fighting the morning lower mainland traffic like I usually do when I come up midweek. Depending on cost I could end up in my car with 10F bag and thermarest (so comfy) anyway.

[The AD]

I'll probably have room in my condo Sunday night the 12th if anyone is sticking around and looking for a place to stay that night.

Also if anyone will be driving from Whistler to Seattle on Monday I might need a ride.

[PulverSchwein]

heading up uber-early on Thurs the 9th. I'm looking for a crash spot for 9th and 10th, I like beds and couches. Gotta split Saturday night unless I'm apres heavy. Good times! ;)

[Woodsy]

I'm in,
officiall like
I arrive on the 4th, leave on the 8th.
i have a room at the ALpine Inn on the 6th and 7th (roomfor possibley 1more, dex pending) and will floor/couch surf the 4 & 5, thanks for the kind offers PNWers.
I know I will be shralping crystal but would like an Alpie tour from Squirrel if possible.

[Schmear]

Looks like I'm a little late to this party. I'll be around for the first part of the summit (WA) for turns at Alpental or Crystal. Can't do W/B. Official duty calls me elsewhere...

[LeeLau]

UPDATE

Tentative plans for me:



March 9 - Whistler; meet at Gondi at village at 815 and ski

March 10th - Tour in the bc - TBD. PM if you need to arrange for rentals from escape route. I will call them and let them know you guys are coming and you can then rent directly from them at a discount.

7pm - eat at Sushi Village in village (its on the 2nd floor above Blacks the pub) - I would get a private room - will reserve for 20 people.

http://www.sushivillage.com/en/contact.htm 604-932-3330.



March 11th - Tour in the bc - TBD.

5.30pm - eat at Carambas in village (close to main square in village) - will reserve for 20 people (NOTE NEW TIME _ its early as they won't book that many people in at prime time)

Caramba Restaurante
604-938-1879
12-4314 Main Street RR 4,
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

March 12 - not sure since its a travel day for most of you.

[seatosky]

Anyone bucking the trend and hitting W/B this weekend instead of WA? I'll be up there both weekends.

[skieast]

I'm arriving this Friday in Whistler, with my brother-in-law who is quite unaware of the maggot infestation to come. I thought I'd surprise him. He's only staying until late Monday morning so we'll probably hit both mountains over the weekend.

Just guessing now, but we'll ski Whistler Saturday, Blackcomb Sunday.

Anyone else up at the same time?

[LeeLau]

Up but touring across the valley or in Duffy

[shirk]

I am heading down to WA for the Z-bo S99 tour of xtal and alpy.

If anyone from Vancity wants to car pool let me know.

Don't know exact plans, other than skiing :)

[SilentStorm]

UPDATE

March 10th - Tour in the bc
March 11th - Tour in the bc - TBD.
March 12 - not sure since its a travel day for most of you.

LeeLau,
Is this lift-access touring? Or are you gonna skin up from the valley floor? Do you know the rate for the one-ride ticket?
Also, if it's a pow day, would you be staying inbounds?

Looking forward to tearin it up with y'all.

[LeeLau]

LeeLau,
Is this lift-access touring? Or are you gonna skin up from the valley floor? Do you know the rate for the one-ride ticket?
Also, if it's a pow day, would you be staying inbounds?

Looking forward to tearin it up with y'all.

Probably lift-access since valley touring is treed and its tough managing a group in trees. One way ticket is Can $ 39.

Will decide probably the day before whether to tour or stay inbounds as there's a series of storms supposed to come in.

[shirk]

as there's a series of storms supposed to come in.

These are words we all like to hear.

I think I need to wash my car soon. It ain't been washed since I left Ontario back on Jan 16th. That should be some good snow mojo action.

[Squirrel99]

Not sure if it's in the agenda, but I'd suggest penciling in Merlin's for Apres on Saturday March 11 (about 4:30pm) :FIREdevil

Lee, looking forward to some touring (even if it is lift-accessed) ;)

[The AD]

Not sure if it's in the agenda, but I'd suggest penciling in Merlin's for Apres on Saturday March 11 (about 4:30pm) :FIREdevil

Definitely. Now who's going to quit early and get us some prime tables? :)

[tibaher]

reporting for duty sir!

[LeeLau]

problem with Merlins for apres is that i booked 20 seats at Carambas at 5.30 for dinner. They're small so can't really get us in later or earlier.

[Droopy]

Anyone up for some dinner or drinks on this friday night (march 3rd) in W/B? Then set up a meeting for skiing in the morning?

[Atrain505]

Not up for friday night but meeting on Saturday 9 or if I don't see you 10 am at the bottom of glacier chair. Same for Sunday. See the other thread for more info. White helmet, bros, was red jacket but it broke so I might be in something else.
Wanted to add in that we definetly should organize a Merlin's apres for sometime during the summit. The nachos and beer combo cannot be missed in the springtime...hopefully it fully feels like winter though.

[biggins]

I'll be at Whistler on the 9th. Staying in Squamish, just skiing that one day. It'll be fun to have such a statistically higher chance of getting an answer to nickle/change.

[Squirrel99]

problem with Merlins for apres is that i booked 20 seats at Carambas at 5.30 for dinner. They're small so can't really get us in later or earlier.

Okay, guess that won't work. I'll have to plan on a beer at Merlin's then closer to 3:30/4pm :D (quick shower, then off to dinner)

[LeeLau]

This is serious drugs weather stuff but here's a 10 day loop - watch for the storms/purple haze coming in across the gulf of alaska and hitting the coast. i woke up to 62 cms of snow over 24hours in rogers pass last weekend

http://www.weather.unisys.com/mrf/loop/mrf_pres_loop.html

http://www.weather.unisys.com/mrf/loop/mrf_pres_loop.gif

[Speedfreak]

Anyone up for some dinner or drinks on this friday night (march 3rd) in W/B? Then set up a meeting for skiing in the morning?

I'm in. Look me up when you get to the Shoestring.
OK, gotta go catch my flight...:biggrin:

[Speedfreak]

Anyone bucking the trend and hitting W/B this weekend instead of WA? I'll be up there both weekends.

Said trend is being bucked.

[Barnballs]

www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/14day/pages/CABC0322.htm?CABC0322:biggrin: :biggrin:

Looking good 8-12!!

In either case, should we plan on Longhorns being the daily apres joint for the week unless there's an early dinner planned?

[weski]

So who's in for Apres Friday the 3rd? My kid (DINMS) and I will be arriving friday afternoon and want to meet with other maggots and ski Sat., and Sun. Maybe Mon. but if its powder who knows.
Also what Radio Channel? My radio is still on 5-13 from last year at JH

[LeeLau]

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=668555#post668555

[postman22]

so in case ATRAIN aren't at the bottom of glacier chair i think it was at 9am on saturday its because are passes didn't actually work. we have been told our passes will be reinstated saturday. so hopefully eveyrthing works out.

looks to be awesome up there right now. pretty stoked so show some of you guys around. disease ridge will hopefully be epic

[weski]

5 inches this morning on Whistler!

[postman22]

hey maggots who are meeting atrain and i at glacier at 9am. bring your peeps, probe, shovel. no real need to bring treckers. i have a feeling disease ridge is going to be epic. also bring some beers. if its sunny i plan on hiking to disease at the end of the day and watching the sunset up there and drinking a few beers and then skiing down later

[Dodger]

LeeLau, can you put me down for dinner for any night you are organising? I am busing in tuesday evening to ski Wed - Sun inclusive. Travelling up with Up&Down. Thanks.