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Skiing this Summer

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powderhound100
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I searched but most the threads were older or had mixed information.

My friend and I are looking to go skiing this summer. We are planning on driving to Mt. Hood, or Whistler or something from California.

I have heard that the public park at Whistler is kind of shitty. I am a beginner park skier, but my friend was sponsored by head when he was in Sweden last year, so he needs some good stuff, big jumps etc.
Our number one choice would be somewhere around Whistler because it seems that it has more nightlife. Is it somehow possible to use the COC or Momentum park, like a day ticket or something, because we want to avoid throwing down for the whole camp.


I have heard that the park at Mt. Hood is pretty good in the summer. Is there any night life up there? Doesn't necessarily have to be, we'll probably be pretty tired after skiing all day and we can chill etc.


So yes any information would be great. Maybe its possible to dig or do dishes or something for a week or two somewhere so we can use a private park. Any information about summer skiing would be greatly appreciated. Ticket prices, stuff to do etc.


Havn't really considered Argentina or anything because it seems to be a little to much with the flight plus everything else. But if someone knows how to get around there and ski for pretty cheap it may be an option.



Thanks a lot -Jonas


Apr 22 2009 8:55PM
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Style+eeze
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hood = better nightlife (GOVY!!!), easier to poach camp parks, better public park, closer to cali

seems obvious to me, but whistler is super sick as well. definitely a big party scene there in the village.
Apr 22 2009 8:58PM
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jfletcher
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sounds like your friends a pro!
Apr 22 2009 8:59PM
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Steazel
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I've heard that the Mt hood public park actually has better jumps than windells, and im not aware of any single day pass, but someone did mention that if you show up in the morning and help dig for windells that they will let you ride it  when you get done. ( can anyone fill in the details for the last part)
Apr 22 2009 9:00PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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ohhhhhhhhhhh but Id go mt hood
Apr 22 2009 9:00PM
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Style+eeze
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yes, they have a sick jump line. and, you can go and get a day pass like you would in the winter, or like you would at whistler. not very expensive either
Apr 22 2009 9:02PM
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Jballz
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go to hood, govy is so sick at night, and the park is fully sick
Apr 22 2009 9:07PM
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powderhound100
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haha, so I guess hood is the place to go. So they got some nightlife and stuff there? We only have our European ID's and they don't work at all the bars, clubs etc. Some cities etc. are stricter then others.

Whats the website for the Mt. Hood public park so I can get info on tickets etc. Is it this? http://www.skihood.com/

Thanks, +K
Apr 22 2009 9:11PM
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geet
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ahahaha
Apr 22 2009 9:16PM
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powderhound100
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not at the moment. Hopefully in the future.
Apr 22 2009 9:49PM
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pjbauer
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this
Apr 22 2009 9:53PM
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[Adam]
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are the only places to ski in the united states during the summer mt hood and whistler?
Apr 22 2009 10:00PM
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tdude
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GOVY GENERAL love that place. And the ice cream shop across from it. So fun in the summer.
Apr 22 2009 10:02PM
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AhrenStein
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Golden...








...Wheelchair
Apr 22 2009 10:03PM
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[Adam]
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so not really?
Apr 22 2009 10:04PM
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396222687862
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whistler is in BC, canada.
Apr 22 2009 10:08PM
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gnarrr
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are you stupid?
Apr 22 2009 10:09PM
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[Adam]
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holy shit i might be! wow i fail. i guess i dont make the distinction between the states and canada anymore because places in canada and places here are talked about just as frequently and NS is in canada....
Apr 22 2009 10:24PM
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powderhound100
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aaand back on topic.

anyone got more info on the park prices. or even just what the resort is called so I can look it up. google has failed me.
Apr 22 2009 10:25PM
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[Adam]
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sorry for the thread jack man and failing to make it go on unnecessarily
Apr 22 2009 10:29PM
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jreilly
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timberlinelodge.com

52 for a day ticket. 835 season pass. not affordable at all. there are ways to get around it though.
Feel free to pm me any question hood is my home mountain.
Apr 22 2009 11:39PM
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GreenHorn
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this thread helps
Apr 25 2009 5:28PM
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Snowgoner
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MT. HOOD DOES NOT HAVE A PUBLIC PARK ANYMORE

In fact the only have like 2 or 3 public trails. Well they also have a little backcountry thing you can hike though and maybe you could build a booter. And I was there last summer they take down their public park some time in May. So I guess you'll have to invest in a camp or just poach windell's parks.
Apr 25 2009 5:50PM
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Snowgoner
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well at least this goes for timberline. i don't even know if mt hood meadows is even open in the summer.
Apr 25 2009 5:52PM
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finnafuckyobitch
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wrong

Apr 25 2009 5:57PM
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Cow_Jibber
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i chucled
Apr 25 2009 6:44PM
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Snowgoner
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actually, i'm right, i was there last year in july.
Apr 25 2009 7:00PM
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ecjibme
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direct from the site

FREESTYLE TERRAIN
Progression-based terrain for all ability levels

6 parks and 1 pipe in winter

Multiple camp features + 1 public terrain park in summer
you're wrong

Apr 25 2009 7:19PM
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Alex=God
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actually your wrong. I was there in june and the park was pretty nice/
Apr 25 2009 7:36PM
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Snowgoner
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well idk
maybe they didn't have it open when i went in july they had it closed due to lack of snow. i mean i distinctly remember them not having one.
Apr 25 2009 7:42PM
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dylansiggers
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exactly!
Apr 25 2009 8:25PM
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Magnetic
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Coc has a "pro" pass option where there is no coaching and you just pay for a park pass but its still a little steep being that it is coc. But it gets you into the park which is suppost to be great, I am going this summer session D so maybe I will see you there if you chose that option.
Apr 25 2009 11:48PM
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Alex_G
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yeah pro camp i think windells may be doing this too not sure but check it out
Apr 25 2009 11:52PM
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jreilly
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you probably couldnt find it...
They do have a public park, im 100% sure. Im a hood local.
Apr 26 2009 3:12PM
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skinakedfast
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Sorry to jack thread, but has anyone ever gone to the MHSSC http://www.mthood.com/?

Could some one tell me if its worth it to go there late in the summer? Hows the coaching, park, sleeping arrangements, Ect.? thanks

Apr 26 2009 3:32PM
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Gfunkrussell
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Well powderhound.  I know Argentina is pretty far, but I Think the plane tickets are pretty cheep as of now.  If you can get your hands around $3500 you should be able live and ski in Arg for a month on your own, but if you want to make it easy on yourself check out what SASS can offer at: http://docs.google.com/a/garrett-russell.com/gview?a=v&attid=0.1&thid=120d42ef3099d470&mt=application%2Fpdf 

If your super tight for cash but really want to go Call the guy Travis or email him, ( his info is under Dates and Prices)  he may seem a little crazy intense buts thats because he is... and crazy funny too.  Good luck
Apr 26 2009 4:02PM
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Afeld
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I went there last late june/ early july and it was great, going again this summer

1) worth it. Mt hood had a siick public park (It is many edits), and MHSSC's park was very fun.  When you're done skiing you can go back to the campgrounds and tramp, session a halfpipe or a mini pipe, or other stuff. This might have change due to that they were sued at the end of last year, but still cool. Or, you can go into Govy, and go Huckleberries and get a milkshake. Later the camp provides activites that are also great, cliff jumping, White water rafting (costs 20 or 30 extra, I cant remember) etc... Also I f you stay for more than one week then they can take you to the coast go surfing for 2 days. So much fun!

2) Lodging is in rooms with bunkbeds, a bathroom and a bunch of smelly people. Luckily there is a shower in your room. For extra $ you can lodge in Govy. I dont know much about that, i didnt do it.

3)Coaching is good. Learned a good amount of stuff. The most well known coach is Sean Decker, who was in Level 1's Realtime and was in this year's Orage Masters.


4) Don't piss off Kevin Malone!!!!!!

All of this might of change because of a lawsuit last year

Apr 26 2009 6:09PM
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powderhound100
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Good thanks. And its pretty good in the summer?
Apr 26 2009 11:32PM
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Jballz
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ha who told you that.

not to be a dick, but they defiantly have a sick public park all summer. they take down the park on the lower mountain when it melts down, then all operations including Public park move up to the mile, and palmer.
Apr 26 2009 11:45PM
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WHO_DAT
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You can buy a week of tickets & park access ONLY (no Windells Campus access) for $800.
Apr 26 2009 11:54PM
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powderhound100
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$800 for 7 days of skiing. A little steep for me.
Apr 27 2009 12:45AM
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griz_lee
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Come to the beartooth pass this summer in red lodge montana. They will have a park and its only like 35 bucks a ticket and its super cheep to stay in red lodge. there is also a bunch of big mountain skiing that you can hike and some sick summer back country.
Apr 27 2009 12:55AM
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Caveman.
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This.
Apr 27 2009 1:06AM
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cobra_commander
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also known as the norther Provence of the United States.

54 40 or fight.
Apr 27 2009 1:09AM
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cobra_commander
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ya... um... about that....

Apr 27 2009 1:12AM
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powderhound100
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about that what? I am interested. We are planning on skiing all day so doesnt have to be to much nightlife.


Anyone know how the park will be set up this summer at Beartooth? Will it be good somewhere around July?
Apr 27 2009 1:15AM
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Caveman.
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The lifts usually close around July 4th but there will be good backcountry skiing all summer.
Apr 27 2009 1:23AM
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powderhound100
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OK cool. Thanks a lot.
Apr 27 2009 1:27AM
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Alex=God
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lets turn this into what session camp are you going to. any camp


MHSSC session 5

Apr 27 2009 6:55AM
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skinakedfast
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Thanks alot man this really gets me sold on going there hopefully I can get enough money to go. What session are you going to? and what was the lawsuit over?

Apr 27 2009 8:09PM
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Alex=God
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some kid broke his femur on a tramp and the father tried to sue for negligence (sp?). But yeah come to seesion 5 cause thats when ill be there
Apr 27 2009 8:49PM
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