2016-2017 ORYGUN - Annual Pow, Beer, and Duct Tape Thread

**CelebratedSkier** · 04-23-2017, 02:15 PM

Meadows is closed weekdays. Not ready to make that timberline jump yet...

**wyeaster** · 04-23-2017, 02:56 PM

wet wet wet

**::: :::** · 04-23-2017, 06:34 PM

MHM not preventing uphill access with the usual caveats about no control work or marked hazards

**jonesy** · 04-23-2017, 09:52 PM

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12" WTH

**::: :::** · 04-23-2017, 10:32 PM

Tues night into Wednesday looking snowy too...

**mattig** · 04-23-2017, 11:55 PM

Snowed pretty much all day at MHM, though not much accumulation. Interesting conditions. At times challenging and enjoyable. Lower bowls skied better than Heather, but Heather was open. No cascade today. Windy, sleety snow mostly. No lines to speak of. Arriving at 8am was good for 2nd row.

Sorry if this is old news, but I guess they're closing May 7th

**CelebratedSkier** · 04-24-2017, 12:55 AM

NWAC telemetry starting to show accumulation. Might try to hit the main lot around 10 for a few laps. Anyone else gonna be up there?

**::: :::** · 04-24-2017, 08:56 AM

I cannot...too many in-town responsibilities-- have fun!

**FatKidFromFL** · 04-24-2017, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by CelebratedSkier

NWAC telemetry starting to show accumulation. Might try to hit the main lot around 10 for a few laps. Anyone else gonna be up there?

Sheeeeeet... I didn't check this morning before heading out. Did you wind up going? 4 & 2bowl rode very nice indeed.

**::: :::** · 04-24-2017, 07:59 PM

Would MHM mags be interested in a lot party Saturday? Pond skim is scheduled. We could grill in the parking lot. Thus far weather is looking warm (current forecast says sunny 44).

I don't know what the pond skim schedule is, but maybe grill gets fired up at 12:30p, unless super bowl is open...

Lmk

If we can get a quorum on interested parties, the rest will work itself out.

**FatKidFromFL** · 04-24-2017, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

Would MHM mags be interested in a lot party Saturday? Pond skim is scheduled. We could grill in the parking lot. Thus far weather is looking warm (current forecast says sunny 44).

I don't know what the pond skim schedule is, but maybe grill gets fired up at 12:30p, unless super bowl is open...

Lmk

If we can get a quorum on interested parties, the rest will work itself out.

I just obligated myself to work on sat... I'll let you know if I can switch.

**::: :::** · 04-24-2017, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by FatKidFromFL

I just obligated myself to work on sat... I'll let you know if I can switch.

Everyone better hope Lord Vader is available with a batch of Space Invaders

**CelebratedSkier** · 04-24-2017, 10:50 PM

Didn't end up making it today but looks like a couple more inches tonight. Definitely going tomorrow. Hoping to hit the main lot by 7:30 at the latest. Silver Tundra. Good on ya making it up there fatkid

**mattig** · 04-24-2017, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

Would MHM mags be interested in a lot party Saturday? Pond skim is scheduled. We could grill in the parking lot. Thus far weather is looking warm (current forecast says sunny 44).

I don't know what the pond skim schedule is, but maybe grill gets fired up at 12:30p, unless super bowl is open...

Lmk

If we can get a quorum on interested parties, the rest will work itself out.

Saturday's are out for me (lacrosse games), but Sunday is likely.

**Lostmyboards** · 04-25-2017, 08:14 AM

Oh yeah! NWX and Summit have not been open since it started snowing. It's bluebird and no wind. Gonna be great!

**Norseman** · 04-25-2017, 09:31 AM

Fat kid should change his handle to Lord Vader. All in favor, aye

**k2skier112** · 04-25-2017, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

Would MHM mags be interested in a lot party Saturday? Pond skim is scheduled. We could grill in the parking lot. Thus far weather is looking warm (current forecast says sunny 44).

I don't know what the pond skim schedule is, but maybe grill gets fired up at 12:30p, unless super bowl is open...

Lmk

If we can get a quorum on interested parties, the rest will work itself out.

We plan on being there Saturday.

**plurpimpin** · 04-25-2017, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

Would MHM mags be interested in a lot party Saturday? Pond skim is scheduled. We could grill in the parking lot. Thus far weather is looking warm (current forecast says sunny 44).

I don't know what the pond skim schedule is, but maybe grill gets fired up at 12:30p, unless super bowl is open...

Lmk

If we can get a quorum on interested parties, the rest will work itself out.

Unfortunately meadows charges $30 to enter the pond skim! Talk about a scam! We might go to bachy and use our TGR premier vouchers, but have fun with the tailgate

**wyeaster** · 04-25-2017, 01:02 PM

wow more meadows lamity

**OregonDead** · 04-25-2017, 01:49 PM

Only 5 days left at MHM and I'm not sure if I'll even bother to go over there. Still feels kinda like winter at Timberline though.

Originally Posted by wyeaster

wow more meadows lamity

**plurpimpin** · 04-25-2017, 04:48 PM

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So lame, I've never heard of charging for pond skimming before meadows. Most mountains try to entice you with prizes and stuff because its cold and miserable afterward and you're doing it to entertain the beer purchasing masses... too bad they have us by the balls around here

**TBS** · 04-25-2017, 05:32 PM

Fuck oh dear. MtB just announced they are closing Cloudchaser 4/30 and NWX 5/7
Meaning we are down to Sky, Pine and Summit from 5/8 thru closing
And while I'm fully aware that many resorts have or will close by 5/1, I'm spoiled and expect more for my $900 season pass
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**::: :::** · 04-25-2017, 05:32 PM

i have no horse in this race, but i bet the fee is to prevent a few hundred people from "just trying it" as opposed to putting some effort into the event...my days of setting myself up for likely injury are over so i just watch the thing

(mt bachelor lists a "fee tbd" on their pond skim page...not sure if/what it will be)

i'll be up Sat either way and will bring the grill and have some extra beers in the cooler -- mike, you know what my rig looks like
it sounds like not many folks will be there so if it works out to hang after skiing, then great, but otherwise no biggie
i hope everyone is enjoying their spring

(we might get up sun too, i need to doublecheck with the fam on schedule)

**wyeaster** · 04-25-2017, 06:20 PM

maybe it's common practice to charge an entry since some of the prizes in some places are substantial. i wouldn't pay for the chance to break my neck but i wouldnt do it for free either. i just don't remember hearing about a fee the years i had a pass at mhm, but its been 3 or 4 now.

**pipedream** · 04-25-2017, 06:36 PM

Honestly, it should be a deposit. Pay to reserve your spot, show-up and skim, get your money back. Paying to have your own talent be used by marketing is lame, but all the resorts in WA charge for the pond skim, too. To my knowledge, White Pass's is a Ski Patrol benefit, which I'm okay with. Stevens pockets the ca$h, as does Snoqualmonix