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Daph
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Its that time of year again now that y'all are back for school and whatnot. This thread is for all things concerning Big Sky and Moonlight! Question, stoke, park suggestions, carpooling etc.

This'll be my 4th winter working there so I can hopefully answer most questions and hook up all you Bridger riders with half off tickets if you feel like shredding a whole mtn instead of just a ridgeline hehehe.
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Aug 19 2014 5:19PM
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histonskiah
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I'm probably going to school at MSU next year. I skied big sky during Christmas and was a little bummed moonlights park wasn't even set up by then. When do they usually get moonlights park set up because I heard it is better than big skys? Also do they put up better bigger jumps later in the season? Was kinda bummed by lack of jumps
Mar 8 2015 3:17AM
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Daph
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histonskierI'm probably going to school at MSU next year. I skied big sky during Christmas and was a little bummed moonlights park wasn't even set up by then. When do they usually get moonlights park set up because I heard it is better than big skys? Also do they put up better bigger jumps later in the season? Was kinda bummed by lack of jumps


It's all dependant on snow, we don't have snowmaking in the parks and they have to farm way more snow than you'd expect to put in features. We have both parks set up now, both have jumps. If you're coming to Montana expecting a park the same quality as Breck then you're in the wrong place.
Mar 8 2015 1:08PM
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YoungChristmas
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Booking a last minute trip out for spring break. Anyone know a way to save on tickets? Didnt know id be going until a few days ago and they stopped selling sky cards in november.
Mar 8 2015 11:53PM
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last_tango
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YoungChristmasBooking a last minute trip out for spring break. Anyone know a way to save on tickets? Didnt know id be going until a few days ago and they stopped selling sky cards in november.

Still got 50% off vouchers available that I would be willing to give away.
Mar 9 2015 11:49AM
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roddy116
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histonskierI'm probably going to school at MSU next year. I skied big sky during Christmas and was a little bummed moonlights park wasn't even set up by then. When do they usually get moonlights park set up because I heard it is better than big skys? Also do they put up better bigger jumps later in the season? Was kinda bummed by lack of jumps


quality is good

quantity makes me cry inside.
Mar 9 2015 11:51AM
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ModMommy
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YoungChristmasBooking a last minute trip out for spring break. Anyone know a way to save on tickets? Didnt know id be going until a few days ago and they stopped selling sky cards in november.


I too have have 50% off tickets
Mar 9 2015 3:40PM
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lp.
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last_tangoStill got 50% off vouchers available that I would be willing to give away.


safarisamI too have have 50% off tickets


I would luvvvv one or two of those! Don't want to claim them all but pretty sure the discount through the freeride comp I'm going for isn't as good of a deal
Mar 11 2015 5:23PM
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Daph
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Contrary to popular belief, we have no intention of shutting down early. All the department's are gonna try their hardest to limp us through til the 19th
Mar 20 2015 10:16AM
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ModMommy
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Today's Dirtbag Day and Smoking Ace's Freestyle comp. Stay safe and have fun out there guys.
Mar 21 2015 9:50AM
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last_tango
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safarisamToday's Dirtbag Day and Smoking Ace's Freestyle comp. Stay safe and have fun out there guys.

Stay safe pffffff. Am going to watch my buddy compete though.
Mar 21 2015 10:38AM
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reverendwrong
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safarisamToday's Dirtbag Day and Smoking Ace's Freestyle comp. Stay safe and have fun out there guys.


My friends and I take saftey VERY seriously So seriously, that we conduct saftey meetings every third run. We even have them on the chair sometimes too!
Mar 23 2015 9:44AM
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reverendwrong
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safarisamToday's Dirtbag Day and Smoking Ace's Freestyle comp. Stay safe and have fun out there guys.


My friends and I take saftey VERY seriously So seriously, that we conduct saftey meetings every third run. We even have them on the chair sometimes too!
Mar 23 2015 9:44AM
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histonskiah
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Just saw an overview of the park right now for that comp. it looks insane! So sick, anybody know how big thiose jumps are? I just hope the park will always look similar to this when I go out to school there next year. That jump line looks so fun, I love big jumps. Huge improvement from when I was there last.
Mar 24 2015 11:12PM
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Daph
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histonskierJust saw an overview of the park right now for that comp. it looks insane! So sick, anybody know how big thiose jumps are? I just hope the park will always look similar to this when I go out to school there next year. That jump line looks so fun, I love big jumps. Huge improvement from when I was there last.


As long as Adam keeps running the parks the jump game will be on point. Dude knows how to build a park, it's awesome.

Also POW DAY MA FUCKAS wheeeeeew
Mar 25 2015 9:56AM
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last_tango
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YoungDaphAlso POW DAY MA FUCKAS wheeeeeew

And I'm just sitting here in rental doing nothing. HJFSDFRCTHVDBGNKIUMKFBDBRFN
Mar 25 2015 1:15PM
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ghosthop
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YoungDaphPOW DAY MA FUCKAS wheeeeeew


I wish everyone was always so stoked about a few inches of wet, nasty glop. I was smiling all damn day on Tuesday, but you couldn't tell because it was covered in snow :)
Mar 26 2015 3:30AM
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lp.
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ghosthopI wish everyone was always so stoked about a few inches of wet, nasty glop. I was smiling all damn day on Tuesday, but you couldn't tell because it was covered in snow :)


Dunno where you were but the pow day I skied was 15+ inches of fun and face shots on head waters
Mar 26 2015 6:51PM
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ModMommy
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I HAVE 5 ½ OFF TICKETS LEFT FOR B.S.
first person in BOZEMAN to claim them gets them. Must be in Bozeman, easy to get to, or able to get me. They're yours FO freeeeee
Mar 27 2015 8:18PM
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Aenigma
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How are things looking around the North Fork and/or Beehive trailheads? I'm thinking of making a go at Gallatin Peak Friday or Saturday, but haven't been in the area in a while.
Mar 29 2015 10:09PM
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last_tango
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AenigmaHow are things looking around the North Fork and/or Beehive trailheads? I'm thinking of making a go at Gallatin Peak Friday or Saturday, but haven't been in the area in a while.

I just go back from a rail sesh in lower beehive trail head and the snow is fast and fairly edgeable. Starting to get really thin. Look out for logs and shit in the trees.
Mar 30 2015 12:50AM
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Daph
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AenigmaHow are things looking around the North Fork and/or Beehive trailheads? I'm thinking of making a go at Gallatin Peak Friday or Saturday, but haven't been in the area in a while.


north fork is fucked but beehive is still holding snow, a bit thin but not terrible
Mar 30 2015 4:56PM
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Aenigma
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Great! Hopefully I'm more successful on this attempt; I'm going to try and go light and just do it in a day this time around.
Mar 30 2015 5:33PM
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japanada
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Gonna be up in Big Sky/Bozeman April 17th-20th for closing weekend and to look at places and do an interview or three. So stoked to ride a new mountain! How are the chutes off the tram skiing right now? Are they warming up or still pretty solid and icy?

If anyone wants to rip around and play tour guide to me or get some beers let me know!
Mar 30 2015 11:35PM
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roddy116
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japanadaGonna be up in Big Sky/Bozeman April 17th-20th for closing weekend and to look at places and do an interview or three. So stoked to ride a new mountain! How are the chutes off the tram skiing right now? Are they warming up or still pretty solid and icy?

If anyone wants to rip around and play tour guide to me or get some beers let me know!


it could be good or bad, depends we are getting snowstorms then it warms up. so it depends, park is really nice right now though.
Mar 31 2015 12:16AM
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last_tango
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japanadaGonna be up in Big Sky/Bozeman April 17th-20th for closing weekend and to look at places and do an interview or three. So stoked to ride a new mountain! How are the chutes off the tram skiing right now? Are they warming up or still pretty solid and icy?

If anyone wants to rip around and play tour guide to me or get some beers let me know!

I'm down to tour guide for anyone if I have the days off.
Mar 31 2015 2:18AM
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caucasian_chad
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japanadaGonna be up in Big Sky/Bozeman April 17th-20th for closing weekend and to look at places and do an interview or three. So stoked to ride a new mountain! How are the chutes off the tram skiing right now? Are they warming up or still pretty solid and icy?

If anyone wants to rip around and play tour guide to me or get some beers let me know!


Well April 18th is pond skim, so what you're probably gonna want to do is dress up in a ridiculous costume, get piss hammered, and see how well your pow skis float.
Mar 31 2015 7:56PM
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japanada
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I will for sure be getting my pond skim on!!
Apr 3 2015 1:19AM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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last_tangoI'm down to tour guide for anyone if I have the days off.


Me too
Apr 6 2015 2:07PM
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ghosthop
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What are surface conditions like right now? soft, variable, spring? Inquiring minds want to know which pair of skis to bring this week.
Apr 12 2015 7:30PM
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caucasian_chad
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ghosthopWhat are surface conditions like right now? soft, variable, spring? Inquiring minds want to know which pair of skis to bring this week.


It was actually pretty decent today thanks to the 3-6 inches we picked up overnight. Still not enough to completely cover the chunder on lower mountain but the tram was skiing well. It was kind of chilly today too, so there shouldn't have been any freeze thaw going on up top.
Apr 13 2015 12:36AM
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bibs_skibum
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If anybody needs tickets, I have 4 tickets that can be used from now until the season is over for $50 each.
Apr 13 2015 4:46PM
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japanada
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Im heading up Friday in the AM, will be skiing Saturday and skimming too if anyone wants to meet up! Ill also be checking out the Bozeman scene too seeing what its gonna be like when I move up there come June.

Also if anyone here like to shoot, Ill be bringing my rifle and new handgun if it gets here in time for my departure. Who wants to join.
Apr 13 2015 5:26PM
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[tk]
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Interviewing next friday for golf course grounds crew. Stoked.
Apr 15 2015 8:59PM
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Daph
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japanadaIm heading up Friday in the AM, will be skiing Saturday and skimming too if anyone wants to meet up! Ill also be checking out the Bozeman scene too seeing what its gonna be like when I move up there come June.

Also if anyone here like to shoot, Ill be bringing my rifle and new handgun if it gets here in time for my departure. Who wants to join.


i'll be around, working but shredding. lets take some laps!
also there is a neat little shooting range in the canyon, in between the riverhouse and the 320 guest ranch. not a bad place to take the guns out
Apr 15 2015 10:18PM
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japanada
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YoungDaphi'll be around, working but shredding. lets take some laps!
also there is a neat little shooting range in the canyon, in between the riverhouse and the 320 guest ranch. not a bad place to take the guns out


Hell ya, let's take some laps for sure! Same goes for anyone else here, shoot me a pm with your Info! Its always more fun riding with locals.
Apr 16 2015 2:18PM
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japanada
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Also my buddy is flaking out on the couch for me to crash on to go somewhere with his big bootied Brazilian gf. If anyone in the Big Sky village has a couch/floor I could crash on thatd be sweet! Will repay you for sure!
Apr 16 2015 2:24PM
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Daph
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japanadaAlso my buddy is flaking out on the couch for me to crash on to go somewhere with his big bootied Brazilian gf. If anyone in the Big Sky village has a couch/floor I could crash on thatd be sweet! Will repay you for sure!


I have couch/floor
Apr 16 2015 7:46PM
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japanada
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YoungDaphI have couch/floor



Schweeeeeet!
Apr 17 2015 2:18AM
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Daph
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hell of a season everyone, bummer the snow situation never really cooperated but regardless I had a wonderful time. cheers, here's to the next one
Apr 19 2015 9:05PM
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king.tubby
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damn good season. some surprisingly decent snow the last few weeks. now its chill for two weeks> road trip cross country> puerto rico for a week> back in time to ski the beartooths
Apr 22 2015 11:48AM
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