SWriverstone Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hi All... So I relocated from the east coast (West Virginia) to Eugene, Oregon this past spring. I was, of course, excited that I'd be within a reasonable drive to Mt. Bachelor and a few other resorts. But wouldn't you know as soon as I move to Oregon, it's the worst winter on record (2014-15)...and all the forecasts are pointing to this winter being just as bad (or worse). Last winter the small resorts of Willamette Pass and Hoodoo basically never opened all winter from lack of snow. They're probably going to be driven out of existence this winter. I'm bumming. I think my only possibilities this winter are flying from Portland to either Salt Lake City or Reno (Tahoe). I can't believe I move to the effing west—for the first time in my life—and my chances of getting back into carving in a good way are demolished. Where's the booze. :-( Scott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Come to Sun Valley. congrats on the move. You are closer to the goods even if Batchelor doesn't deliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 There's no denying that last season in California & PNW was bad. However, predicting that this season will be bad is premature. We've had recent seasons that started out bad and wound up being great. Hope for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I wouldn't write it off yet either. Nobody saw the last two winters in the east coming. All it will take is for things to be a little colder than they predict, and all that precip could make for a bumper season.Cross your fingers, because there are a lot of western resorts that really need a good year. The last two have been awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Bachelor opened on Thanksgiving last year and closed the first week of May. Hood just got a trace of snow yesterday. Buy a pass and quit whining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hmm? All the news programming in the Portland area is touting that the October Weather Brains are all forecasting between 80-90% of normal. That is a very good season if it occurs. Join the PNW Ride board threads and think HAPPY THOUGHTS!! Bryan Welcome to the PNW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 But wouldn't you know as soon as I move to Oregon, it's the worst winter on record (2014-15)...and all the forecasts are pointing to this winter being just as bad (or worse). Last winter the small resorts of Willamette Pass and Hoodoo basically never opened all winter from lack of snow. They're probably going to be driven out of existence this winter. So you moved here in the Spring? So you did NOT get skunked like the locals right? All the forecasts? Nope!!! You must still be reading the Virginia forecasters reports? PS , that is a hint it is time to change your local on the forum?? ENJOY!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yeah, last season was not great, but Bachelor had the best cover in the West. As far as this season, I'm expecting the worst but hoping for...not the best, but at least something acceptable. Don't want to jinx things, but I'm sure if you're willing to travel within Oregon that you'll get some days on snow. And by the way, everyone on this thread should come to NICE at Schweitzer at the end of January. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Glad to hear the Portland media is saying it'll be a decent winter! I'll try to stay optimistic. Especially since the wife (who skis) and I just spent close to a $1K on new/replacement gear (including a new set of skis for her). And thx for the reminder to update my profile—done! :-) Scott Edited October 27, 2015 by SWriverstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Even during a crappy season, Bachelor tends to be quite carvable. It is common in El Nino years like this one, for Bachelor to have a very good December and then taper off, and that can often build enough of a base to keep the groomers in reasonable shape through the season. Hoodoo has been closed more than it's been open for several years. Willamette Pass, which I've never been to, is only open 4 days a week in the best of seasons IIRC. I recommend getting a Bachelor pass if you can tolerate the drive, ~3 hrs during winter. Get good snow tires even if you have AWD, they don't plow the roads quite as aggressively in OR as they do back east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I got a feeling that we are going to get plenty of snow this year! Remember to talk sweet to mother nature ! It cant be worse than last year ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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