Shred Gruumer Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Well I might me transfering to Phoenix.. I have ridden in Flagstaff at Arizona Snowbowl.. not much grooming.. Any thing with a days drive.. Big Bear??? Sunrise?? or am I stranded and have to fly.. Any AZ folks out there or places other than AZ I would be able to ride? Any feedback on this wellcome.. Thanks RSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/seasonal.php?lead=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted July 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 So what are you trying to tell me.. we are coming to montana.. might have to change my flight since I have already bought them for Montana.. RSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 The son of Cleveland leaving? What the wtf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 New mexico resorts are an easy day's drive(9 hrs to Taos)...check out Flagstaff ski bowl...don't remember the quality of grooming but it's been 20 years since I went. Southern Colorado is pretty close as well (8hrs to durango), and you can make June/Mammoth in about 11 hours... Don't waste your time with big bear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Whats up ! Too hot in Cleveland. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Not much groomed skiing, but I can recommend some good restaurants! ;) As for AZ, Snowbowl and Sunrise are pretty much it. The Taos area resorts are about 9 hours away, as is Mammoth Mtn, or even Wolf Creek in Co, if you're up for powdah. Looks like you can make it to Brian Head in UT in 7 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryw Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hey now, Big Bear aint so bad. Its not hero snow very often, but the grooming is good. From Phoenix to Snow Summit is just under 6 hours. All easy driving on the 10 fwy, except for the last 50 minutes of mountain driving. Several of us spend quite a bit of time carving it up here locally! Last year was awesome. Just sayin, closer counts for a lot. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Ahh, forgot about Big Bear! Closer is a good thing:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 The only reason to ride big bear is if you live in LA or SD and have no time to get anywhere else... (6 years of riding there...hell on earth, even compared to the ice coast) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 You could probably score some stupidly cheap flights out of there to Vancouver or Calgary in the winter. Half of Canada's going to Phoenix that time of year. Plenty of Bomber people for you to spend time with there ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Snowbowl & Sunrise are the only ones in Az. Taos & Telluride are about the same distance from PHX (~9 hrs). Not sure of the grooming but Telluride is great with new snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 No love for Mt. Lemmon? I hear you can huck off the observatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 The only reason to ride big bear is if you live in LA or SD and have no time to get anywhere else... (6 years of riding there...hell on earth, even compared to the ice coast) Finally, some appreciation for how bad it is down here! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 There's a small area out side 'Vegas, talk about nightlife. Directions Their longterm expansion plans look great. The longterm forecast Dr. D posted looks rough for Arizona's 2 month season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I waited 15yrs to leave that frying pan. Durango seems to be as close as anywhere else. Bummer Dude :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Ahhhh, but its a dry heat. Feels kind of like standing in front of a hair dryer when the wind blows. Worked in Scottsdale many years ago for 4 months (June July August and Sept)and then got the hell of of dodge. Why don't you retire and move to Colorado???? Now there is an excellent idea. Think Snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Why don't you retire and move to Colorado???? Now there is an excellent idea.Think Snow. Damn straight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Ahhhh, but its a dry heat. Feels kind of like standing in front of a hair dryer when the wind blows. Worked in Scottsdale many years ago for 4 months (June July August and Sept)and then got the hell of of dodge. Why don't you retire and move to Colorado???? Now there is an excellent idea.Think Snow. I do miss those hot nights. Riding at 70mph in a pair of cutoffs at 2am across the desert highway on the way back from a party at the Verde River indian reservation. How about living in Cottonwood and showing up at the office in Phoenix once a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 check allegiant airlines. direct to kalispell from phoenix for an average of $30-60 one way. problem solved. they dont fly every day so you would have to time your days off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Problem solve.. sweet.. now just need a place to stay.. If all I was intrested in was snow...then I would be in trouble... Golf all year.. not to mention ride and golf the same day... did that the last time I was there... Snowbowl, then golf in Sedona.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I am newly single as well. When I get settled in a new place I will put you on the guest list! waterfront at the moment. we have world class golf here too. lots of courses close and several are championship quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 allegiant should also fly to vegas from pheonix for even lower prices. good golf and some winter fun not far from there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Thanks.. I could change jobs and company.. but I have too much vested.. and would loose and have to start over.. not a good option.. so staying with my company and taking another job to just live in a new place with the same company only comes around once or twice.. I passed on it once already and my field is specialized so you take what you can get especially if its MORE $$$ So AZ won't be bad.. just a bit different to get to ride ....again its closer to the mountains and cheeper for flights.. and well.. If I have to drive... well I can.. 9 hours from cleveland to the closest Vermont place is 9 hours.... or 9 hours from Phoenix should put me in a decent place.. ps/.... my custom BX hybrid from Oxess arrives August 16th..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawndoggy Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Should be able to find nonstop southwest flights to reno or salt lake for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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