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03-24-2021, 02:09 PM #376
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03-24-2021, 02:40 PM #377
Wow!!!
That is pretty nuts, even for Mammoth.
I just got in a quick late morning session south of the HB pier. The wind has had an effect here too, although in that case it is that the water was so cold I wished I had a hood on. The first duck dive was painful.
Thanks for those Philippe's shots on the last page. I was wondering if the storm did anything there. I have not skied Philippe's this year, in fact I have not skied it since sometime in lat 2019. I got a fair number of laps in there during the 18/19 season, but with the cancellation last year and not much snow this year I have avoided it.
Was there anywhere that was particularly good up top with that wind? I'm hoping it blew it all somewhere."Have you ever seen a monk get wildly fucked by a bunch of teenage girls?" "No" "Then forget the monastery."
"You ever hear of a little show called branded? Arthur Digby Sellers wrote 156 episodes. Not exactly a lightweight." Walter Sobcheck.
"I didn't have a grandfather on the board of some fancy college. Key word being was. Did he touch the Filipino exchange student? Did he not touch the Filipino exchange student? I don't know Brooke, I wasn't there."
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03-24-2021, 02:58 PM #378
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03-24-2021, 04:59 PM #379
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03-24-2021, 05:06 PM #380
We have been visiting the hot springs for 20 plus years, were aware of the nudity, that doesn't rally bother me. Just last time we were there at little hot creek, there was a bunch of young partier types, fun for adults, not a big deal. I just wasn't sure of ones that are better for tourist and families and ones more for locals.
The commander of time
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03-24-2021, 05:27 PM #381
Also, where is a good easy snowshoe place for kids and old people? Is Convict Lake area good for that? Mammoth Pass?
The commander of time
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03-24-2021, 05:44 PM #382
We took our kids snowshoeing at Convict and they had a blast. S side of the lake usually holds snow and you can go part way around the lake. N side is usually dry by now. So it's fine if you're just goofing off with small kids and not expecting to go significant distances. They'll love the view for sure. There's a chance that the path is already snow free this year, even on the S side so a backup option might be to go up to the lakes area (twin lakes, etc. closer to mammoth mtn.)
pic from 2019 -might be less snow now!
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03-24-2021, 08:41 PM #383
Also worth a drive up Lake Mary Road and a hike or snow shoe around Twin Lakes. Great view of the creat and the waterfall down from Mary. Quick afternoon type thing in spring.
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03-24-2021, 10:03 PM #384
Day 70 on skis this season and it ended up being a pretty decent day.
Winds out of the N.E. last night hit cat 4 hurricane strength.
The effect on the snow in spots was hammer time. Daves.
Climax. Neither of those looks real fun.
I did find a few good turns far skiers right of Climax in the Dry Creek area.
After a run down to ch 9 I noticed that one of the head chutes looked doable, some place I haven't been this year.
I traversed off the top of Daves and worked my way down the ridge.
Looking over the edge.
Looking back up. Good snow top to bottom.
Hanging out up top checking out the view. Visible in the distance was Arc Dome, 124 miles out into Nevada.
Just after noon the winds switched, and by 2:00 p.m. the skiing lit up off ch 23.
Wipe Out after the winds switched to the SW. Probably the best skiing off the Top for the last month.
Wipe 1 from the chair. Clear those ripples and it was silky wind buff from there on. Good times.
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03-25-2021, 08:41 AM #385
I love that Head Chute you skied! Great shots of it.
I'm glad the snow ended up somewhere. That is a pretty brutal hammering. Those shots of Wipeout look great though. When I was there the Wipeouts were awesome, but the tops were not fun. It looks like that area has gotten a bit better."Have you ever seen a monk get wildly fucked by a bunch of teenage girls?" "No" "Then forget the monastery."
"You ever hear of a little show called branded? Arthur Digby Sellers wrote 156 episodes. Not exactly a lightweight." Walter Sobcheck.
"I didn't have a grandfather on the board of some fancy college. Key word being was. Did he touch the Filipino exchange student? Did he not touch the Filipino exchange student? I don't know Brooke, I wasn't there."
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03-25-2021, 09:14 AM #386
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03-25-2021, 09:21 AM #387
As for hot springs, Hilltop and Wild Willie's are the one I see the most kids at, but I have seen Hilltop get a little wild. Pot, alcohol, nudity, but usually only late at night. Afternoon is usually pretty tame. Crab Cooker and Shepards tend to be less kid friendly. Little Hot Creek is usually the least crowded.
I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...iscariot
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03-25-2021, 10:20 AM #388
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03-25-2021, 10:39 AM #389
Another option is to rent your own with a camping spot at the Benton Hot Springs.
https://www.bentonhotsprings.us/
They have everything from a 15 person party tub to a 2 person wooden tub. They are drained and cleaned after each use with great views of the White mtns. Way more privacy than dealing with tons of millenials all trying to get their instagram shot.
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03-25-2021, 08:57 PM #390
The place looks cool, next time. Usually we just camp out on Antelope Valley road on BLM land, but with the mother in law this time. We are in a condo at the Ski and Racquet club near the Canyons Lodge? Is that place ok? It's close to the lifts. We have stayed in the village before too.
The commander of time
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03-25-2021, 10:26 PM #391
No, not super close. It would be the equivalent of staying in Bishop, just under an hour drive. Something to check out on your way up or down sometime.
Winds were up today. Gusts over the top were 50+ mph. No gondi, but ch 23 was chugging away. Did a couple off the top then skied ch 22 mostly. Avis were on!
Looking towards the Minarets from the top of 23.
P1 had a narrow strip of good snow top to bottom.
My best Ansel Adams imitation.
Avis were the best skiing this afternoon in todays windy conditions.
Random tele guy coming thru the choke avi 2.
Just stuck my head outside. White stuff is sticking on the roads by the CL. See what tomorrow brings.
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03-26-2021, 09:02 AM #392Registered User
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03-26-2021, 09:56 AM #393
If you are talking about Mammoth Ski and Racket Club, then you are within walking distance of lifts, chairs 8 and 17 are closest, 16 is a bit further away. Once you figure it out, you can just about ski back to the condo. I haven't stayed there in years, but it was nice back then. It is a short walk to the Blue Line bus that will drop you off at Canyon Lodge, or the Village and access to the rest of town on the buses. It is a short walk to the Alpinhof which a friend likes for happy hour, and I had a good dinner there many years ago, otherwise nearest dining options are at The Village. Once the lifts close you will be kind of away from things and it will be much quieter then the Village, which I greatly prefer.
I believe you can rent hot tubs at Benton even if you are not a guest, but not sure. Same if you drive down to Bishop and use Keough Hot Springs. There is a warm pool, private hot tubs and showers there with an old 30's movie star vibe to it since that is part of it's history. A bit run down since Greta Garbo's days.
I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...iscariot
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03-26-2021, 11:48 AM #394
Mammoth 11'053'. Get high not covid 20/21
The year of the NE wind event. Current wind speeds 76 gusting to 87 out of the NNE. Temp is a pleasant 10 degrees.
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03-26-2021, 03:40 PM #395
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03-28-2021, 07:54 PM #396
June was fun from 1-3:30 today. Spring.
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03-29-2021, 12:23 AM #397
Is the last day of the season at June still free?
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03-29-2021, 06:10 PM #398
No idea. That is cool. Bet they sell burgers that way.
Daves and runs off 23 were money today. My kid was super stoked on skiing his first Mammoth double. Wipeout 2 was really really good from top side entrance all the way to the bottom of the rocks, and one big turn to the right brought you under the lift for buff city. Felt like powder up top, with decent stuffing. 5 and 3 also skied nicely and felt like winter. 1 and 12 were a little more transitional, but wintery.
It is full on spring when we came in at 4 over on the Eagle side. Amazing seeing this place this time of year when it can be winter up top and north facing, but fully spring at the base. First time is a while that we headed out not early. Line at Eagle was not horrible at 10AM, but it was building. Might aim for a little earlier tomorrow and fuck around on canyon side runs early for fast low angled groomers and hit for things to soften up out of the base. Otherwise we hit it perfectly with a run from Lincoln down to 9 just softened perfectly once 50' off the top. Spun two on 9 and headed for Dave's. Top was the best.
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03-30-2021, 03:45 PM #399
Thanks Ottime! We'll be there the day after tomorrow, staying for a few days, and we were wondering how was the mountain skiing.
We also realized that we haven't stopped at June at all this year, so we may go there on Saturday and get some Tiger chips and beer from June Lake Brewing to go.
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03-30-2021, 06:05 PM #400
Skied great today. We kept skiing back and forth between winter buff and spring slush all day. Tried the backside and it was fine but decided to try again tomorrow when it’s warmer and less wind. Dave’s, Wipeots, Monument, Scottys were all great. Dry Creek (better later). Face of 5/ Sanctuary were great late in the day. Decent earlier. Subside groomers off Lincoln to 9 was good around noon. St Anton is fast. But best snow again was around 23. Lots of good winter chalk style snow off parts of 3/5. It is skiing well.
My kid loves skiing at June. We come from the north so it is on the way there and home. It works as we usually only have a few hours to ski on a travel day and June seems perfect for a few hours.
June has far superior views.
Dave’s around 10:30AM
New lunch spot for us.
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