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Capernicus
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I am going to be living in Kennewick or Richland or Pasco for the next year.

I was wondering what is the best mountain closest to me and the approximate driving times? I used to solely be a park skier but 2 ACLs later I am looking for more all mountain terrain.

And what is there to do in Eastern Washington?

Thanks


Apr 30 2010 5:25PM
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Balto
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bluewood would be the closest, but its really really shitty to be perfectly honest. you can make the drive to wenatchee and ski mission, or an hour more to ski stevens
Apr 30 2010 5:31PM
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enick
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i dont know much about those cities, but since its east of the mountains you'll get more 4 seasons than seattle or portland which is overcast a lot. buuut less to do.

i bet it would only take like 2 hours to get to mt hood though
Apr 30 2010 5:50PM
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p-fo
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i know a couple of people who go to white too... you dont have any really good options down there. youre going to be driving no matter what
Apr 30 2010 7:42PM
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Capernicus
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Thanks.

What about White Pass? I read that they are pretty much doubling their terrain and a season pass is really cheap this year.
Apr 30 2010 7:43PM
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Balto
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wouldnt white be farther then mission?
Apr 30 2010 8:14PM
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rach
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passes are pretty good, but i know they're limited this season...by a lot.
so i'd get on buying one if you want one.


and what all is actually at bluewood?
i've never been and all I have heard is that is sucks
from multiple people.
Apr 30 2010 8:35PM
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Balto
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east coast mountain with west coast snow fall
Apr 30 2010 10:00PM
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Capernicus
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So, for driving ease, I am picking either White Pass or Mission Ridge. Hopefully I will make a few trips to other resorts in the area, possibly even a little BC.

Season passes cost basically the same and both have 5 free tickets to each others resorts.

Which one should I pick?
May 17 2010 6:07PM
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enick
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if i were you i would ski hoood

May 17 2010 9:14PM
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Balto
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mission has better terrain, and a park that will get you through the day if you really need it. id be more then willing to show you around to keep you out of the park
May 17 2010 9:24PM
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p-fo
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season pass sale at white through the end of the month. passes are $379 right now
May 17 2010 10:02PM
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Balto
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mission's are cheeper
May 17 2010 10:27PM
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Capernicus
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Sorry to keep adding to this thread but does Mission Ridge only get 200' annually? If that is true then I may just have to go with White Pass purely based on snowfall. Either way, I will hit you up when I make it to Mission Ridge.
May 19 2010 11:23PM
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Balto
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average, but its plenty of snow. not to mention the driest pow this close to the west side
May 19 2010 11:32PM
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Capernicus
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^ you are doing a good job of convincing me.
May 19 2010 11:59PM
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Rafe
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Mission has some really fun lines and NEVER gets busy.
May 20 2010 12:45AM
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Balto
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all these lines are skiable, and these are the very publicly visible ones that everyone knows about, I have many private stashes that i may be willing to show you in time, just be prepared for some hikes

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May 20 2010 1:36AM
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enick
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if mission has 60" or more than its all good
May 20 2010 2:17AM
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MrYeates
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white pass should be interesting this next year with the expansion. Sooo much new terrain to be checked out. I probably won't be seeing the park haha
May 21 2010 1:40AM
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Capernicus
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Anyone want to make a case for white pass?

I don't know if I can afford that extra hour to Mt. Hood.
May 24 2010 2:14PM
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p-fo
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this. hopefully tyler can get space for the park out in the expansion too. main thing hes looking for are natural humps so they dont have to build jumps completely off of flat ground.
op, im making a case for white pass: chill local mountain, probably the closest to you, cheap passes right now, new expansion terrain, should have a better park, freestyle/freeride team if youre interested...
May 24 2010 6:52PM
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Elijah.
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Bomber chutes?
Jun 1 2010 3:28PM
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Balto
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correct
Jun 2 2010 2:06AM
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Elijah.
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Those are the 'bomb' on a pow day.

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Jun 2 2010 2:08AM
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Jun 2 2010 12:31PM
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