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no we didn't get to Dakota. wasn't too clear on the mountain until Sunday. We spent more time around Thunder Wolf one day and then Iron Horse & Six Shooter the other day. Last day was blue birds and we bounced round. at that point the traverse over to Dakota on a snowboard looked too much on my heel edge. Lone Tree was weathered in off & on when were over there that day. SO much to discover on that mountain as it's gigantic to be able to do it in 3 days
https://www.jonessnowboards.com/en-US/gear/mens-snowboards/10th-anniversary-flagship.htmlTempted... available at select shops only... and I’ve always wanted one without a huge “JONES” on the base..
snow possibly last week of Feb. looks like a swell coming too. combo swell + rain/snow?Missed out on our Tahoe trip, but all good as there hasn't ben any new snow anyways and I was recovering from my new years, over the bars body slam at Big Bear. Rib Injuries suck!
Really hoping for a Miracle March scenario to get some late season riding in
it's ***Official*** the sierra's are in a moderate drought this year
I think a half day pass at Baldy is 55 or so. If you book early you can usually get tickets for around 50, so yeah, probably 5 or 6 days.
Barring a socal March Miracle I would guess baldy's days are numbered. I was at big bear this past weekend and it was fun but it felt like it was late march not mid-feb. I was riding in a t-shirt and it was slushy by mid-day.
If you could merge the park/groomers/snowmaking of those places with the steeps Baldy has that would really be something. One problem is that they simply don't have much intermediate terrain that keeps snow. There are the groomers on Thunder, but chair 4 faces east/southeast and does not keep it's snow, it is green over there. There just is not much feasible intermediate terrain.
lamammothbus.com
I’ve seen the bus promoted and am also curious about it. However winds on the 395 and 14 make me wonder about a double decker bus.If you could merge the park/groomers/snowmaking of those places with the steeps Baldy has that would really be something. One problem is that they simply don't have much intermediate terrain that keeps snow. There are the groomers on Thunder, but chair 4 faces east/southeast and does not keep it's snow, it is green over there. There just is not much feasible intermediate terrain.
For those of you in the LA area, this is actually a good idea. My wife and I go up to Mammoth 2, sometimes 3 weekends a month. She usually comes with me but sometimes I am solo. This is a bus that will go up to Mammoth, then leave the same evening. I actually emailed the guys who do it and you can come back the next evening, Sunday, for a bit more money. If you are alone and want to head up for the day, then come back, or spend one night and come back, it is a good option, considering it costs roughly 100 in gas to drive there and back. I like the idea of being able to either sleep or get work done on the trip. Here is the link:
Home - LA Mammoth Bus Co. - Ski Bus from LA to Mammoth Mountain
LA Mammoth Bus Co. is a tour company and we welcome you to ride with us to Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. Based in Southern California, we have multiple conveniently located pick up locations for you to choose from.
I have always wished there were more ways to get to Mammoth. This could be a good option if you don't want to drive.
I emailed the guys about going up on the bus Saturday morning and coming back Sunday, and here was the response:
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To answer your question. Yes, you have the option to return on a different day at an additional cost (this is because we currently don't offer one way tickets back from Mammoth to LA).
After you purchase your first ticket, you will receive an email that has a coupon code for a 50% discount. For your return trip, you must book another 1-Day ticket.
For example, if you took a shuttle out of Los Angeles on Saturday, then you will need to purchase a 1-Day ticket for Sunday's date. The total cost would be $149.
Also, your return trip must be within 7 calendar days from the purchase of your original ticket. Otherwise, your order will be canceled and you will be refunded for the "return" ticket.
If you wish to return after 7 days has passed from your original trip, please purchase another 1-Day trip and only ride the "return" bus.
**Please make sure to book your return ticket on the same day you purchased your ticket.**
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I have not used it yet, I will report on it when I do. I encourage anyone interested to check out there website and email them any questions you might have.
