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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
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 Mon Sep 18, 06 6:22 am Meadows 4 X 4 |
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| Snow is already falling in the mtns, time to start thinking about the white stuff! We need one more person to join our 4 X 4, pm me if you are ready to roll. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Mon Sep 18, 06 9:52 am |
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| great idea starting a thread about it! I think I have a group of 4 together, but if we need another I will ask here. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Mon Sep 18, 06 10:07 am |
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| Last year of the 3x3 for me... SHIT! |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
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| Mon Sep 18, 06 10:24 am |
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it's not meadows, but it is closer... check out this...
Check out the MT HOOD FUSION OASSs, TWO MOUNTAINS ON ONE PASS. Ski both Timberline and Skibowl! Not to mention ONE GREAT PRICE! Check it out. |
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
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Texan
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| Mon Sep 18, 06 12:47 pm |
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| Ski bowl is fun at night when the snow levels are low enough, but Meadows has by far the best terrain on the mtn. Now just to get Dave Rieley out. |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
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Ventura, CA
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| Sun Oct 08, 06 8:11 am |
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| I need to get in a group of 4 - I will start a new group, or join yours if you need an X-tra. - C |
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
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Texan
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| Sun Oct 08, 06 9:20 am |
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| My group is already full & booked. But when should just start compiling emails & names to put together other groups. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2062 Posts
PNW
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| Mon Oct 09, 06 9:56 am Upper bowl |
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[quote="pacifichigh"]Ski bowl is fun at night when the snow levels are low enough, but Meadows has by far the best terrain on the mtn. quote]
IMO: Come on now, when the base is ample and the conditions are cold, light and fluffy, Upper bowl is the best run on the entire mountain, hands down. The fall line, cliffs, steepness of terrain. . . and the old school wariming hut at the base of Upper bowl. . . One still has to deal with the two-man old fashion chair, but it only adds to the experience. However, it only seems to only occur once in a blue moon or about every 5 years or so.
Other than that, go to Meadows for the upper sections in Heather Canyon (absolute magnitute and Jack's Woods!) and all the bowls when night skiing. . .
Come snow pack. . .  |
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
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| Mon Oct 09, 06 10:17 am |
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| Sasi- You said it, Ski Bowl is the hit when all of the stars are in alingment. Consistency, however, is worth the the addl $200 per pass and 20 minutes in the car. |
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Geno
Since 07 Apr 2006
64 Posts
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| Mon Oct 09, 06 7:30 pm |
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what's the deal with the groups? is it the car-pool rides? and what are the different spots? are they all ski hills? any info is great as I just moved here in March
thanks |
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
475 Posts
Obsessed
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| Tue Oct 10, 06 12:18 am Re: Upper bowl |
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| Sasquatch wrote: | | Jack's Woods! |
 yes, those are some seriously good tree runs in deep powder. that reminds me that snowboarding is such a better sport than flatwater kiting. too bad powder isn't more reliable. from what i have seen in videos, top level surfing seems like a much more impressive sport also, but again, more elusive. oh well, maybe kiting is just a sport of convenience and year round availability, but that is still good. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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| Wed Oct 11, 06 7:31 am |
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Geno,
| Quote: | what's the deal with the groups? is it the car-pool rides? and what are the different spots? are they all ski hills? any info is great as I just moved here in March
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There are three local places to ride, Timberline, Skibowl and Meadow's. Timberline and Skibowl are doing a pass for $399 you can ride both resorts anytime. They are about 20 min's closer to Portland than Meadow's. The 4x4 (which this post is about) is at Meadows - you have to have a group of 4 people and then the passes are only $400 each.
Meadow's site
www.skihood.com
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/
http://www.skibowl.com/winter/home.cfm[/quote] |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Wed Oct 11, 06 8:14 am |
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List now has TWO people - need two more.
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These groups are for pass purchase purposes only. You get your own pass, and can use it any day and time that Mount Hood Meadows is open.
This is a sweet deal, and even a real bad snow (ie 04/05) year is fun - they have good rail set ups, kickers, pipes etc. So jump on it while you can - we need to do this by the end of the month.
If any of you want to ride hard, and push your limits - lets car pool up. I have some good secret stashes up there I can share. - C |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Wed Oct 11, 06 7:13 pm ONE SPOT LEFT |
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ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT for this 4x4. Jump on that #4, and your face will be smillin' too. - C
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PS - I'm not quite right in the head, so I'm 'twisted'. - kind of makes me want to hit a couple of kickers with Dee Snider screeching in the back ground - kind of. - C |
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Geno
Since 07 Apr 2006
64 Posts
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| Wed Oct 11, 06 10:05 pm thank you bettyboarder |
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Thanks for the reply, I was wondering if anyone would clarify. I was up at meadows a few times last spring and noticed snow kiting potential, is there any other spots that might be better(on the mtn)?
so i guess i am wondering if anyone snowkites around here and can provide some first hand info and/or go ride?
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Wed Oct 11, 06 11:47 pm |
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I don't really think Meadows is all that great for snowkiting. Seen it done a lot more over at T-line, though JP and I have had an okay session at Meadows. T-line just has a lot more space up high - Magic Mile to Palmer.
Last year we hiked to the top of Vista (Meadows) at ~8:00PM, were rigged ~9:30, but the wind was all over the place. On a 'bow' kite you'd probably be fine, but that night we just used my Fuel 11 on 4 lines with wind ranging anywhere from 10 to 30. Definately don't want to deal with that when you're skating on a sheet of ice.
Best place I've seen near a resort (looks wise) are the snowmobile fields across the "road" from Bachelor. JP and I got out there last year, but the wind just didn't want to cooperate. Apparentely snowmobiles have to stay on the trails, leaving huge areas of untouched powder for us!
Bachelor snowfields!
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Thu Oct 12, 06 11:16 am ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT |
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ONLY 1 spot left for this 4x4. Grab it and smile like fool. -C
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