Snow in the PNW 20-21: We may have Corona but Corona doesn't have us!

[HappyCamper]

I'd add Greenwood to that list. Not nearly the scene as Ballard/Fremont/Wallingford, but it's not dead either (has a climbing gym if that matters).

Light rail stations for commuting downtown are nearby - and quick hop onto 99 (then 90) for access to mountains.

But main plus - for now - is probably *slightly* lower housing costs than the other areas.

[HappyCamper]

Time for 21/22 thread?!

https://turns-all-year.com/trip-reports/muir-dreamy

[nickwm21]

Seattle transplant here from the east. Decided to stop working in the ski industry, get a big boy job, and work for the weekends. Moving to seattle to work a job downtown and ski more than windcrust in tuckermans. I need a new place to call home. Looking for some recommendations for neighborhoods to live in with:

1) 30-45 min commute to SLU via bike or public transit
2) a decent bar nearby so I can drink my job away and meet other ski industry rejects like me
3) a direct/ish shot to the mountains (crystal, stevens) and the local bc. the less traffic the better

if you give me some stellar recommendations, I'll give ya a lukewarm PBR

Add Lower Queen Anne to the list.


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[jackattack]

Time for 21/22 thread?!

https://turns-all-year.com/trip-reports/muir-dreamy

if mike and jamie want to start one, by all means....

but I was under the impression the new thread requirements were pass-level turns?

[HappyCamper]

Hmmmm, wasn't aware of that condition.

Although I would vote that 11 year TAY'ers should get a little leeway on this one!

Wish I had been up there. Plus fat skis were used!

if mike and jamie want to start one, by all means....

but I was under the impression the new thread requirements were pass-level turns?

[PNWbrit]

Time for 21/22 thread?!

https://turns-all-year.com/trip-reports/muir-dreamy

Kind of odd to schlepp a helmet all the way up only to leave it on your pack?

[Dromond]

I'm not 100% certain, but I do remember hearing tales of those lifts getting repurposed to be the original Chair 5 at Baker.... So if thats true they at least went to good use.

On another note, If I was to build a ski area in N.A. (clearly with someone else's funds) I'd do it up off of Cascade HWY as close to old Snowy as I could get. Thats where the mid winter convergence zone sets up the majority of the time, and I'd bet it gets a hell of a lot more snow than even Baker.... but what do I know. That being said the resort that was proposed before the last financial crash up on Cham just outside of Chilliwack BC had a ton of potential. I used to help maintain a private snowmobile accessed ski cabin up there, and it got every inch of snow Baker got... if not more with the cold frazer river air flow.

Do you know if that area near Chilliwack sees a lot of skiers? I would guess so given the nearby Vancouver metro.

Also, maybe my geography is off, but isn't Old Snowy down south by Goat Rocks?

[jacob_dbu]

Add Lower Queen Anne to the list.


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That place is for single people in their 30s. Just FYI. If you fall in that category, it's a great place.

[Huskier]

but I was under the impression the new thread requirements were pass-level turns?

Indeed.

[Huskier]

Agree with thejongiest. You want to live in Ballard/Fremont/wallingford area to have a nice community & access to bars (breweries). I personally wouldn’t want to live in Capitol Hill.

Where are you planning on skiing?

Freelard. Good bike ride into downtown. Phinney ridge if you want a punisher of a climb on the way home

[Ted Striker]

FYI, that better be a lucrative gig to live in any of those hoods.

Interesting history on Pilchuck. They wanted to expand. https://www.heraldnet.com/life/snows-of-pilchucks-past/

[Dromond]

Seattle transplant here from the east. Decided to stop working in the ski industry, get a big boy job, and work for the weekends. Moving to seattle to work a job downtown and ski more than windcrust in tuckermans. I need a new place to call home. Looking for some recommendations for neighborhoods to live in with:

1) 30-45 min commute to SLU via bike or public transit
2) a decent bar nearby so I can drink my job away and meet other ski industry rejects like me
3) a direct/ish shot to the mountains (crystal, stevens) and the local bc. the less traffic the better

if you give me some stellar recommendations, I'll give ya a lukewarm PBR

I did roughly this ten years ago - worth it! I'm in the Phinney/Greenwood area and it strikes a nice balance of having stuff you can walk to, but no scene, while also being a short drive from 99 and I-5. Note that if you are on the west side of Green Lake it sort of gets in the way when you are trying to get to 5. While some areas are a little better located for skiing (depending on your destination of choice) there are a lot of skiers here which makes it easier to find people to go with. Driving east/west can be slow, so I don't really recommend Ballard for highway access.

[Gunder]

Do you know if that area near Chilliwack sees a lot of skiers? I would guess so given the nearby Vancouver metro.

Also, maybe my geography is off, but isn't Old Snowy down south by Goat Rocks?

It doesn't see a ton, as its not the easiest to access without sleds. and I meant Glacier peak...

[Ed el Loco]

Freelard. Good bike ride into downtown. Phinney ridge if you want a punisher of a climb on the way home

That climb is the only reason I’m in any kind of shape for ski season.

[SirVicSmasher]

Meh... Lake City is where it's at

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[snoqpass]

Meh... Lake City is where it's at

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I’m a proud graduate of Cedar Park Elementary School, Jane Addams and Nathan Hale, grew up in Lake City

[altasnob]

I still think the most untapped potential for a new ski area in WA exists up in the Selkirks near Metaline Falls

Doubt that will ever happen as there isn't a population around to support, but that would make Metaline Falls one of the sickest little ski towns in the US. 40 minutes to Kootney Pass for backcountry (highest paved pass in Canada), 1 hour to Whitewater, and 1 hour 20 minutes to Red.

[Bronco]

Nice day for a hike!

[Dromond]

Doubt that will ever happen as there isn't a population around to support, but that would make Metaline Falls one of the sickest little ski towns in the US. 40 minutes to Kootney Pass for backcountry (highest paved pass in Canada), 1 hour to Whitewater, and 1 hour 20 minutes to Red.

Has anyone here ever skied in the mountains on the US side near there? Something tells me people with sleds and skis just keep heading north.

[altasnob]

All the good stuff in WA up there is in wilderness. The wilderness goes right to the Canadian and Idaho border. So long slogs in. If people ski it they are doing a good job of being quiet about it. Or you can cross into Canada and drive on a paved highway to 5,800 ft at Kooteney Pass.

[Dromond]

All the good stuff in WA up there is in wilderness. The wilderness goes right to the Canadian and Idaho border. So long slogs in. If people ski it they are doing a good job of being quiet about it. Or you can cross into Canada and drive on a paved highway to 5,800 ft at Kooteney Pass.

Summed up my thought there - at a certain point it’s just easier to travel farther for fast/easy access. Really it’s impressive that they keep that pass open year round!

[tannyj17]

Agree with thejongiest. You want to live in Ballard/Fremont/wallingford area to have a nice community & access to bars (breweries). I personally wouldn’t want to live in Capitol Hill.

Where are you planning on skiing?

hey goCougs. Planning to ski Crystal since it is on the ikon, but I still want a few days at Stevens and Baker. plus some BC days (I'd like almost 50/50 BC/resort). what is the scene like at the resorts?

[tannyj17]

Doubt that will ever happen as there isn't a population around to support, but that would make Metaline Falls one of the sickest little ski towns in the US. 40 minutes to Kootney Pass for backcountry (highest paved pass in Canada), 1 hour to Whitewater, and 1 hour 20 minutes to Red.

anyone wana buy some land ? sounds like we can make it happen

[goCougs]

hey goCougs. Planning to ski Crystal since it is on the ikon, but I still want a few days at Stevens and Baker. plus some BC days (I'd like almost 50/50 BC/resort). what is the scene like at the resorts?

Resorts are… crowded. Maybe someone with a more optimistic outlook can chime in ha.

Hit me up if you are looking for a safety oriented touring partner!

[californiagrown]

what is the scene like at the resorts?

Not resorty. Yet somehow more crowded than nearly all resorts. Kind of like a dive bar that has a line, compared to the crowded club scene of CO or UT. Also, you will think that you have stumbled onto a Subaru car club's meetup when you first arrive at Crystal.