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Crystal Mountain Riders

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MadSteezin
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Everybody who goes to Crystal Mountain regularly, just state that you do...
Dec 5 2007 9:36PM
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SGLogi
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i want to go regularly
Dec 5 2007 9:47PM
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Sideways_Shane
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i do.
Dec 5 2007 10:36PM
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GMRON
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im up everyweekend
Dec 5 2007 11:59PM
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Jooky
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Define "regular", I get up there like 15 times a year...
Dec 6 2007 10:53AM
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Literature
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I'll be up there this weekend, if you see a kid in a Red Pro-Tec helmet with NS and ON3P stickers on it, holler.
Dec 6 2007 2:21PM
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MadSteezin
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That sucks to be you. At least once a weekend would be regularly...
Dec 6 2007 7:08PM
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sdfjklioeur
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BAKKKURRRRRR, ima be hittin up crystal over winter break tho.
ill also be workin at monkey rides for a bit so if u decide to stop in hit me up

Dec 6 2007 7:42PM
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Von
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I'm going to be hitting up crystal quite a bit this year hopefully
Dec 6 2007 10:38PM
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cobra_commander
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there will be one week in jan where I will be skiing crystal everyday. Other then that maybe a few random days
Dec 6 2007 11:46PM
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Elijah.
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Hi, my names Kyle, and I love Crystal...

NOT!
Dec 7 2007 1:07AM
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sdfjklioeur
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HI my names Elijah and i love penis. and dancing with santa for some reason.

hahaha
Dec 7 2007 3:58AM
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coolhandluke
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last year you could rent PONTOONS from Rainer Rides under the Alpine Inn......pretty core

but while everyone was watching the new northback chair, crystal's fabulous new management didn't renew Rainer RIdes' lease

next up is the Snorting Elk Cellar



Dec 7 2007 10:07AM
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Jooky
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Not really, I don't ride weekends, I ride weekdays...

Dec 7 2007 11:15AM
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sdfjklioeur
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rainier rides is closed...
crystal decided not to extend the lease so now theyre runnin their own shop where rainier rides was.

Dec 7 2007 12:18PM
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coolhandluke
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^ anything legit or should everyone just go to monkey rides

ha
Dec 7 2007 1:04PM
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sdfjklioeur
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its just gonna be an extension of the demo shop i think.
the only reason i heard about it is cuz sterling had to move outa his van and up to whistler.

but yea u know wuts up. haha


Dec 7 2007 2:07PM
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sdfjklioeur
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oh wow i didnt even see that you already said that about rainier rides. ignore all my posts in this thread please.

haha
Dec 7 2007 2:09PM
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laughdamon
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The new shop has equipment from Volkl, K2, Salomon, Rossi, Neversummer(I think?), Lib Tech... thats all I can remember right now.  I don't know what will be in there though.

I should be there every saturday
Dec 7 2007 2:30PM
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prophet
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no. dont even joke about the elk.
Dec 9 2007 12:45AM
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crazykiker99
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Nah man, the mountain might change but they'll never/can't get rid of the snorting elk
Dec 10 2007 11:41PM
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coolhandluke
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No its true.  Crystal is cleaning up its image.

Kirchner saw all the little kids and dogs sitting outside freezing in the snow while there was warmth and laughter and good beer inside the Elk. 

And it came to pass.

This year if you wander into the Cellar you will get knocked out from behind, dragged through the parking lot, and forced to do a sitdown candlelit dinner at the Bullwheel.  WITH NO SKI MOVIES SHOWN ON THE TVs.

ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
Dec 11 2007 12:01PM
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Literature
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We are headed up Wednesday if anyone is interested in a ride from Tacoma.
Dec 11 2007 12:20PM
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ride-rider
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i dont go their, but im happy for you guys, you got a new lift that opens as much terrain that is allmost the size of stevens pass (i go their regularly)
Dec 11 2007 7:34PM
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MadSteezin
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Kircher is an ass! I hope he dies of his liver and whatever else cancer...
Dec 11 2007 10:10PM
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laughdamon
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I don't know what you guys mean by "new management."  Nothing has changed?  And snorting elk is certainly still a bar...
Dec 11 2007 10:33PM
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Holte
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no. It's horrible. The best skiing on the mountain will get tracked out immediately. The terrain has always been there, but now it's way too easily accessible.
Dec 12 2007 8:22PM
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MadSteezin
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Yeah really, but it'll make easier access to all those dope cliffs out there.
Dec 13 2007 12:33AM
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coolhandluke
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this new northway chair does nothing but contribute to both global warming and powder being tracked out at an increased rate.

it must be destroyed.
Dec 13 2007 1:15AM
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206trees
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they do not even allow marijuana on the mountain. what. what, wh
Dec 13 2007 1:27AM
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Literature
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To all the uptight people at Crystal, and there is hope, as a patroller lent me his knife to cut some shredded base out of of core shot today, I say:

Skiing is about FUN!
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Dec 13 2007 2:54AM
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MadSteezin
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Looks like fun. I can't wait until this weekend, I can't even wait until break. I wish there was winter break instead of summer break, then I'd be able to ski everyday.
Dec 13 2007 7:58PM
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SGLogi
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I kno! i have to longboard in the summer to stay sane
Dec 14 2007 12:28AM
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sdfjklioeur
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haha im out of school from now till the 7th biatches
if you see me at xtal this weekend hit me up.

Dec 14 2007 1:22AM
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SirFryanator
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see you up there kyle.
do you work at Monkey Rides on sundays?
Dec 14 2007 6:12PM
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MadSteezin
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during the summer i rollerblade and mountain bike
Dec 14 2007 8:05PM
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sdfjklioeur
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actually im not goin up. ride troubles. and no, im starting tuesday.
Dec 15 2007 12:16AM
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Crystalrossi
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just got back for winter break till the 15th, i'll be up there
Dec 15 2007 4:37AM
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prophet
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 not gonna lie, meeting skiers on NS is pretty gay. You see me on the chair, maybe we'll have a wassup. yeaaaaah.
Dec 15 2007 10:05PM
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coolhandluke
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i'll be at crystal next weekend when i visit my dad

can't wait to try out the new summit house menu.......holy crap does a waiter bring you your food too?

SPECIALTIES

SAUTEED GARLIC PRAWNS
SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH PANCETTA, GREEN BEANS AND PASTIS BROTH.

PESTO CRUSTED ALASKAN HALIBUT
WITH OVEN DRIED TOMATO BEURRE BLANC, ROASTED RED PEPPER POTATOES AND GARLIC SPINACH

CRACKER CRUSTED PORK CHOP
ALL NATURAL CARLTON FARMS PORK CHOP, BUTTERMILK MASHED POTAOTES, APPLE BROWN BUTTER, SHAVED BRUSSEL SPROUTS & CREME FRAICHE

STEAK AND FRIES
ALL NATURAL "PAINTED HILLS" FLAT IRON STEAK, HERB BUTTER, SHALLOT CONFIT AND SUMMIT SHOESTRING POTATOES

HOMEMADE VEGETARIAN PUMPKIN GNOCCHI
WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, SPINACH,
TOASTED PUMKIN SEEDS AND GOAT CHEESE

HOMEADE SOUP OF THE DAY

 

SUMMIT FAVORITES

         ROASTED CHICKEN PENNE PASTA
BAKED WITH PANCETTA, SPINACH, ROASTED GARLIC, CHERRY TOMATOES
PARMESAN WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE, HERB CRUST.

SUMMIT CHEESEBURGER
1/2 POUND ALL-NATURAL "PAINTED HILS" BEEF,OVEN DRIED TOMATO AIOLI, TOASTED CIABATTA ROLL WITH SUMMIT SHOESTRING POTATOES

BLACK BUTTE PORTER POT ROAST
ALL-NATURAL "PAINTED HILLS" BEEF WITH ROASTED CARROT, ONION AND
GARLIC AND BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES

SALADS

SUMMIT SALAD
ORGANIC BABY GREENS, CHERRY TOMATOES, FRESH HERBS, RUSTIC CROUTON AND HOUSE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

NICOISE SALAD
AHI TUNA SEARED RARE, ROASTED YUKON POTATOES, 
CHERRY TOMATOES, AVACADO, GREEN BEANS, TAPENADE
SOFT BOILED EGG, ROASTED RED PEPPER, NICOISE OLIVES, HOUSE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

SPINACH AND BIBB LETTUCE SALAD
RED GRAPES, SPICED PECANS, FUJI APPLE, STILTON BLUE CHEESE AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

SWISS STYLE CHEESE FONDUE
TRADITIONAL BLEND OF EMMENTHAL
AND GRUYERE CHEESES WITH WHITE WINE
SERVED WITH ASSORTED BREADS AND VEGETABLES
(SERVES 2 TO 3)




Dec 18 2007 6:30PM
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laughdamon
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Yep summit house got completely remodeled.  Wouldn't suprise me if they served you, but I don't think they do.  Anyway, Crystal's food is good now - expensive - but good... chili in a breadbowl!!

Dec 19 2007 1:46AM
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Elijah.
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What happens with santa, STAYS WITH SANTA!
Dec 19 2007 11:36AM
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sdfjklioeur
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santa doesnt ask your age
Dec 20 2007 12:29AM
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laughdamon
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I have an update... the summit is full service.  And the new demo shop is sick. 
Dec 23 2007 2:44PM
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coolhandluke
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oh my god.............RIP North Backcountry


Dec 26 2007 11:06AM
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SirFryanator
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and that is why the new lift is terrible. DId you see all the people who had no business up there?
Dec 26 2007 12:36PM
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coolhandluke
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They blasted the whole fucking top off of Northway Peak and cut down so many trees the place looks completely different.  Maybe one or two new hucks were exposed on the Fingers but now the whole damn world knows how to get to upper Bruce's Bowl.  And the goddamn traverse tracks fucking up PennyDawgs.  And beginners, kids, families, lessons.......what the fuck were lessons doing back there?  One year ago this was probe, shovel, beacon terrain........and now its open to everyone?  Seems like the whole damn world was taking this brandnew groomer called "otto bahn" (how creative) to get to this new chair.  I talked to patrol whom admitted it completely lost is feel and that (strangely) when you remove a whole bunch of trees on a steep slope it (gasp) is more avy prone.  Blow up the stupid chair and bring back the bus.  And they took down all the warning signs at the former backcountry gates saying "oh shit this is steep terrain ahead".  But to make up for it they tried to mark every fucking tiny cliff out there.  Looks like a fucking forest of bamboo poles sticking up.  Crystal should take a lesson from the Canyons and put up the big skull and crossbones backcountry warning signs at the entrance.  I don't ski there very much anymore but I think I'm going to make some RIP Northway stickers and start posting them all over Crystal.
Dec 26 2007 12:55PM
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SirFryanator
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I'll take 100 or so of those stickers. The bus is gone too, RIP northway bus. So now you have to hike out of O meadows and lower Niagras, instead of taking I-5 back in, unless people eventually find out where I-5 was and ski it back out.
Dec 26 2007 12:58PM
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coolhandluke
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conflicting information on the bus....patrol said no more....but a random guy on Rex claimed the shuttle driver said he was still making runs for a couple more weeks. 

so much for stashing beer at the bus stop.

at least Northway still lacks the Starter Jacket + Jeans retards

and new demo shop is awesome?  they have solly X-wings so you can be like davenport.......or k2 coombas....or a bunch of skis that appear to cater to the CMAC dads who love nothing better than to tear ass down groomers and cry when it snows.  the only thing awesome is its proximity to the elk cellar.  and WTF is up with the new bridge to the Alpine Inn?  I liked to old sketchass bridge with its icy inrun and large gap between the walkway and railing.
Dec 26 2007 1:19PM
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Holte
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The number of people who couldn't make it through the moguls at the bottom of the lift was unbelievable, much less make their way down Bruce's Bowl or Brand X. But damn, I-5 was a full-blown gaper parade. I got asked by some skier carrying his skis at the bottom of Gun Tower how long the walk was back to Forest Queen.

So I went home and made some "Impeach John Kircher" stickers.
Dec 26 2007 2:40PM
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TheMoostafian
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stevens > all
Dec 26 2007 3:24PM
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