slopestar Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 So I have gotten the wife's approval for a season pass this winter and with Mt High's passes available at the end of the month, I thought I would put out the feelers. I want to go as often as possible to spread the word of the bomber/fine-line carving world to the "mass-skidder" population this winter. I need your help! I live in Costa Mesa and will be heading out the dreaded 91FWY to get to SoCal's version of poser paradise and want to know who's with me? Or who I can meet for all or at least part of the drive. Let's hook up! Have a great rest of the summer or what is left of the summer that wasn't and let the temps drop and the snow fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 If you pick me up in San Diego, I won't drink all the beer on the way there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 If you pick me up in San Diego, I won't drink all the beer on the way there. you can meet me in corona! and I don't mean the beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm162 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I get off work at 1230, 91 and the 15 what is the pass going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm162 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I will drink all the drinks.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I get off work at 1230, 91 and the 15 what is the pass going for? pass is $299+$10 processing fee. If you buy before Sept 8 you also get 2 free 8 hour tickets. picture must be taken at the mountain/preferably before the snow flies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Sam, you're in a great spot if you want to go to MH. Elsinore is where we stop to get Mrs. Fields chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches after night skiing. We eat them and complain about how we're not even close to home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Talked to my dad, we could potentially ride share. The only issue is our quiver that takes up the back seat of the car if we bring all our gear. We'll have to limit ourselves to 1 board and 1 pair of skis, instead of the usual 3 boards and 4 pairs of skis (3 now, the GS skis broke!) Luckily he's on little baby SL skis now, so everything fits. No softboot decks allowed, they don't fit through the passthrough in the back seat. Mt High takes no legs after lunch seriously, my dad and I sometimes don't get there till like noon, and it's quite empty. It's nice to have a GS board with some taper to handle the crud and smooth out the ride a bit, but slalom decks are fun to bounce around the slush bumps. We go every weekend, all season long. I'll be on the team this year, so I'll be hard(er) to miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I am down for sundays for sure. Wife usually caters on saturday nights. I have a 4matic benz wagon with racks so no issues there. Meet in corona and transfer to my rig?? I always bring hard and soft gear so tough ****... I will lay it over softie and switch! But would love to have some critique when it comes to the alpine board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Don't worry about the alpine board critique, it will happen whether you want it or not! That sounds good though. On the weeks you're sick of driving and we have to reciprocate, you're stuck with the skinny decks! I'll let you goof around with some of my carving boards this season if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannacarve Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I' m interested but not committed to a Mt High pass yet. I had a lot of fun last season. I'm also looking at an unlimited virtual pass to Mt Baldy for $100 right now- but have not made a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 If you're buying one season pass, Baldy isn't the place to buy it. I will preach the virtues of Baldy until you want to cry, but you better love bumps and trees..And being antisocial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 come on man! we had fun at snow valley. baldy is great when its open/no snowmaking potential makes that $100 pass seem really virtual. you and I are local here in the oc so pony up and lets make some turns. $400+ value with the 2 free 8 hour passes. i need a carpool buddy. besides, who will i eat dashbaord burritos at lunch with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Baldy is annoying and cliquey and everyone is drunk. Mountain High isn't cliquey, and it's actually got a pretty nice "skatepark" vibe to it. Annoying if you're not young, but you'll always feel welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm162 Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 OK At this time Im working on # new jobs and still have 2 jobs. M-F still 0400 -1230, sat 0900-1730 Gun range at MCB CP. new job M-F 0600-1430 (no range) or all range W-SUN ,if i have a day off I WILL BE IN THE SNOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbumvbc Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hi Everyone - My family and I are relocating to Orange County in October from Reno. We're looking at homes in Huntington Beach / Costa Mesa. Possibly Mission Viejo if my wife gets her way. I'm a little spoiled from boarding in the Tahoe basin. I usually got passes at Mt. Rose (15 minuted from home) and Kirkwood. I'll miss the Tahoe Carvers gang, but looking forward to meeting some new carvers to ride with in Southern California. How far is Mt. High from Orange County? How about the other resorts like Bear Mountain and Snow Summit? Which is better for carving? Do most of you guys go to Mountain High? Tae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Most ride at Summit. Chair 6 to be specific. Big Bear is a bit of a trek. On weekends with any new snow can be a nightmare getting there or getting home. If you are stuck riding weekends like I am, The drive to Mt High is much easier. East resort at Mt. High is best for carving as West is full of skidder/gapers. At $299 for a pass for Mt High, it is a bargain. HB or Costa Mesa I would recommend. Mission Viejo leaves you a slave to the toll road or having to drive surface streets to get to the freeways for several miles. Besides CM and HB are "by da beach, Boi!" Look forward to hooking up and linking some turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Chair 7 is the favorite at Summit, someone will be there on almost any Sunday. Summit usually grooms smoother and has more variety than Mt High, but Mt high East has always been fun for me because it's a mile and a half long and 1600ft vert with a high speed quad. But with the jumps they added last year they kind of ruined the upper part. You should try some of the other resorts in So Cal also for a little change, just post when and where first.:) See you up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm162 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I get one pass this year live in Elsinore what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I say mt high. Only because of the nightmare trying to get in and out of Big Bear when there is weather or word of "fresh powder" 4 days after a Monday dumping and above freezing temps all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I might spend more than a couple days at MH this year. Might be doing it in softboots trying to learn switch riding though. Maybe even some ground tricks, the horror! Just post up when you're going and I"ll let you know if we can pool up. I'm in Santa Ana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I might spend more than a couple days at MH this year. Might be doing it in softboots trying to learn switch riding though. Maybe even some ground tricks, the horror! Just post up when you're going and I"ll let you know if we can pool up. I'm in Santa Ana. SWEEET! <div><embed src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_view_player?p=a250a3b034d24bb3f048ca" quality="high" scale="noscale" width="408" height="382" wmode="transparent" name="FLVPlayer" salign="LT" flashvars="&p=a250a3b034d24bb3f048ca&skin_id=701&host=http://www.onetruemedia.com" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><div style="margin:0px;font:12px/13px verdana,arial,sans-serif;line-height:20px;padding-bottom:15px;width:408px;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/landing?&utm_source=emplay&utm_medium=txt0" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;">Make photo slide shows at <span style="text-decoration:underline;">www.OneTrueMedia.com</span></a></div></div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazbot28 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have a season pass to bear/summit but don't mind going to mt high too. Live in Mission Viejo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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