Summit 2005: Whistler

**gincognito** · 06-21-2004, 02:04 PM

Pros?
Cons?

Discuss.

Sick and ashamed and happy (and showing a speckle of initiative),
d.

**1080Rider** · 06-21-2004, 02:10 PM

Closer to my house.

**gincognito** · 06-21-2004, 02:11 PM

A strong point in favour.

Sick and ashamed and happy (and will the Jackson supporters be able to top that?),
d.

**basom** · 06-21-2004, 02:30 PM

already planning a trip to w/b. so if the dates dont jive i would have to be redundant to make it.

**splat** · 06-21-2004, 02:39 PM

Pros - Tom will be there this winter
- could book a couple of super condos
- could book the Creekside Inn
-has terrain comparable to JH
- can get a refill on my AC&Cs
- more than enough nitelife

Cons - Can't think any, unless it rains, cause I LOVE CANADIA

**Beaver** · 06-21-2004, 02:47 PM

Pro- boot ballet

**Steven S. Dallas** · 06-21-2004, 02:50 PM

What basom said, not coincidentally. But that's not really a strike against it in my opinion.

**divegirl** · 06-21-2004, 02:52 PM

Yyyyyeeeaaaaaaahhhhh, Whistler!!!!!

No cons, baby, no cons.

**The AD** · 06-21-2004, 02:52 PM

Pro: those flying in could fly into Seattle and spend a day or two at Washington mountains such as Crystal or Baker.

**Ubersheist** · 06-21-2004, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by gincognito
A strong point in favour.
d.

That reminds me... DIMNS could show up and not feel so out of place with his poor spelling skills.

I don't care whether it will be W/B or JH. They're both on my list of places to go before I die.

**bad_roo** · 06-21-2004, 02:58 PM

Pros

I'll attend if the summit's in Whistler cos I can't stomach the three flights to Jackson

Cons

If it is in Jackson I'm gonna go to the SLC Mini. Utards lock up your ski poles.

**Platinum Pete** · 06-21-2004, 03:09 PM

Pro's: we have more maggot constituency in the greater PacNW/South BC area than we have on J-Hole. (If my count is right) That means better locals coordination, which can be helpful in putting together this level of event. It also means more folks will drive, which make car pooling and broader transportation options more available. Also, if folks want to do car shuttles or head up to another area for a day or two, that becomes easier.
Sammmich will be there as will other maggots gone local.

**Snow Dog** · 06-21-2004, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by 1080Rider
Closer to my house.

Too close to my house.

**jayfrizzo** · 06-21-2004, 03:12 PM

The Boot Ballet, both a pro and a con.

**PNWbrit** · 06-21-2004, 03:12 PM

Roo - I think you can make Jackson Hole in just two flights from London if you fly via Denver on BA.

Not that W/B isn't the better choice.

**The AD** · 06-21-2004, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by jayfrizzo
The Boot Ballet, both a pro and a con.

Beaver said it's gone. I heard the Boot was closing, but wasn't sure when. Does anyone know?

**joshbu** · 06-21-2004, 03:30 PM

Humongous Con: TGR not based in Whistler.

**basom** · 06-21-2004, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by The AD
Beaver said it's gone. I heard the Boot was closing, but wasn't sure when. Does anyone know?

say it aint soooooo! the shoestring was my home away from home in school. if the ballet is gone i'm boycotting. the shoestring didnt go down with the boot did it???

**glademaster** · 06-21-2004, 03:46 PM

W/B is totally sick, huge mountains, huge vert, huge snow. Every type of terrain you can want. The village is compact and has shuttles so maggots who fly to Vancouver wouldn't have to rent a car. Drinking age is 19 instead of 21 (big plus for some maggots). Generally cheaper overall than JH, and will most likely have more reliable conditions in March than the Hole. Cat skiing operation nearby, as with a heli-ski outfit. Unlimitied backcountry options. W/B is a no brainer to me, as long as the date of the Summit are between the 9th and the 30th of March 2005.

-Ben

**Beaver** · 06-21-2004, 03:51 PM

Apparently I was given some bad info. I just called ((604) 932-3338) and yes, it is still in operation.

**basom** · 06-21-2004, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Beaver
Apparently I was given some bad info. I just called ((604) 932-3338) and yes, it is still in operation.

THANK THE LORD ALLMIGHTY!

and GM: greater chance of getting rained on and poo for visability.

**glademaster** · 06-21-2004, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by basom

and GM: greater chance of getting rained on and poo for visability.

True, but Jackson will most likely be sludge on all but the highest alititude pitches by March, the exposure of that place kinda sucks. At least whistler can recover faster than JH.

-Ben

**Mountainman** · 06-21-2004, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by glademaster
True, but Jackson will most likely be sludge on all but the highest alititude pitches by March, the exposure of that place kinda sucks. At least whistler can recover faster than JH.

-Ben

Wasn't it brought up about having it in Feb instead of March?

**Jiffy** · 06-21-2004, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by glademaster
True, but Jackson will most likely be sludge on all but the highest alititude pitches by March, the exposure of that place kinda sucks. -Ben

WHAT????