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Camping on the mountain??? How much trouble??? Would it be ok to do this???
So if hypothetically a certain person (me) and a certain girl decided to dig a snowcave deep in the woods at Vail so as to #1 Have an amazing night and #2 get two days for one on our passes how fucked would we be if we got caught? Also, say we were to go through a backcounty gate (the one on top of the hike in Sun Down Bowl for those of you who know Vail) and camp just on the other side of it, would that be ok? We were thinking we could do that and they wouldn't be able to do anything about it if it was a huge issue to camp in bounds.
That would suck why would you do that? First off you would have to ski for 2 days with backpacks and gear which would suck. Second it takes several hours to dig a snow cave so that is just cutting off skiing time and if you have a five mountian why not just go to breck or key the second day and sleep in your car. Stupid idea but I hope you do so you can get back on here and tell everyone how bad of an idea it was. Finally I bet if anyone found you they would pluck your passes.
Sounds like you are going to have some fun. Just a recommendation, make your snowcave like this, with the entrance lower than the rest. That way warm air won't escape.
No worries with skiing with packs on, we can store them in Eagles Nest or in the woods when we are skiing. And I can ski breck anyweekend and sleep at the house there, but this is special. We are going to be out of bounds where Vail can't do anything. Some people just don't appreciate how much fun winter camping can be- especially when it is just you and a girl. I think its going to be awesome. I'll let you guys know how it goes.