Guest astan100 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hey guys, I don't post here very often...I mostly read. In any case, I'm thinking of quitting my job and want to take off a week or so to snowboard. If I did that in early to late april, and I could go to anywhere in North America, where woudl the snow still be decent? I was in Whistler last year in early April and though they had snow, it was still a bit warm. I just saw some of those Alaska pictures and got thinking... Any thoughts? -Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Park City, Utah or Jackson, Wyoming. Both should have snow through April and good riding as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 What about Big Mountain in Montana, or Whistler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest astan100 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Thanks for the recommendations...I'll look at some average temps. I kinda want to go somewhere weird/exotic I wouldn't normally go (i.e montana). I know I'll make it to Jackson Hole eventually, so I might put that one off. Is Park City actually cold enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Never been there, but after seeing all of this, i want to go too. Anyway, if you're really considering Montana, take a look at this thread. http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=14374 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest astan100 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Man...that does look sweet. it's only 19 miles from the obscure airport, which is cool. The flight from New York is 550, but you can use 25k frequent miles to get there too. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'd go here if you want something off of the beaten path http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=15234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 somewhere in east BC or Alberta. TONS of AWESOME places to ride there if you go to MT, don't forget BIG SKY/Moonlight Basin. more terrain than you could ever possibly cover in a week or even a season probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 If it's early April, Colorado is a good choice - they've got the snowpack. Unfortunately, most of the CO resorts close around April 15, so you may have to choose somewhere else if you go later in the month. Mammoth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest astan100 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hey guys, I like the Alaska idea also...it's GOT to be cold there, right? I think that the airport near mammoth closes late season, which means like 8 hour drive or something. That's just rumor, so correct me if I'm wrong. My vote is still for Montana or Alaska. My crazy roomate wasnts to to Hapkaido (can't spell) Japan for it. I told him if he pays, I'll go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timinor Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 You need to consider Mt. Bachelor, OR. Conditions in April and May are consistently good...so much so that national teams come there even in May to train. April often has winter conditions and powder. There are a few great areas in eastern BC which is farther north but you need to check if they are open 7 days a week after March. Mt. Bachelor is open 7 days and starts running the lifts at 8am at some point in the spring. Also, during April and May you can participate in the Oregon Bi-athalon (ride in the morning and play golf in the afternoon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest astan100 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Powder still eh? AND I can play golf? Golf was what I did while I waited for snowboarding season to kick off again. Plus, my legs are too wussy for a week of straight boarding. We might have a winner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 there are some awesome courses in bend/redmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 +1 for redmond - eagle crest course is very nice. If my father in law hadn't moved I'd hook you up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Some of the resorts mentioned previously i.e,Jackson Hole close early to mid April. Make sure there will be something open wherever you go! The Usual Suspects that time of year are Mt Hood, Mt Bachelor, Mammoth, Squaw, Snowbird. Of those the Oregon resorts (Bachelor and Hood) have had the most snow. We're both running about 120% normal for cumulative snowfall and a little over normal on base depth right now. Bachelor goes to a 8 - 1 schedule about the 3rd week in April usually. Mt Hood Meadows may close on weekdays mid-April but will still be open on weekends. If it's sunny out Timberline is a FABULOUS place to carve in Aprl because you get the upper mountain (Palmer) all to yourself, no teams training there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 VAIL - hands down...check the close date though...I think it's somewhere around the 23rd. I used to live there and nine times out of ten closing day was knee deep and sunny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronG Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I think that the airport near mammoth closes late season, which means like 8 hour drive or something. That's just rumor, so correct me if I'm wrong. What do you mean the airport closes late season? Last time I checked the airport stays open all year long, weather permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest astan100 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 whoops, I just went to the mammoth site. I thin kI was thinking of some other mountain that has fewer flights to the local airport late season (sorry, my bad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadx Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 if you go to MT, don't forget BIG SKY/Moonlight Basin. More terrain than you could ever possibly cover in a week or even a season probably Yep, over 5,500 acreas combined area. 85 miles of named runs just on the Big Sky Side. We've had 90 inches of snow in February, so the 'snow draught' of December and early January is gone. ...but closing date is April 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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