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Big Sky 18/19

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ModMommy
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Hey guys! It's that time of year again, so here's a thread to discuss BS happenings.
Got a pass? Got questions? Maybe someone has an answer.

See you squids up there.

(I've got a weekday pass this year b/c I'm broke af)
7 years ago
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brogoldenhair
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I'll be working in Montana Jacks all season, and skiing every free hour I have, this season will be my first time there, so super stoked. I also can get super cheap day passes if anyone is interested
7 years ago
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bibs_skibum
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Was going to get a pass there, but there's no more college pass (I'm 29). Still deciding whether I want a Montana pass, or just buy the April pass when it comes out. Anybody remember what the April pass usually costs? Also, might be impossible for me to ski in April because it's my last semester so I got lotsa projects, etc.
7 years ago
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cydwhit
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Stoked it's on the Mountain Collective this year, should be up there for a few trips!
7 years ago
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roddy116
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still gotta get my pass, and gotta get new skis, probably gonna make the switch to filthy riches this year.
7 years ago
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Daph
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Holler if y'all have any questions. Going on year 8 working up there. New lifts are coming along nicely
7 years ago
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Dddsz
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brogoldenhairI'll be working in Montana Jacks all season, and skiing every free hour I have, this season will be my first time there, so super stoked. I also can get super cheap day passes if anyone is interested

Interested. How super cheap? Because 50% off day passes at Big Sky are still like $200
7 years ago
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Mr.Mitten
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First season switching over from Bridger. Fucking amped, ready for massive laps, park, and a whole new mountain. Show me the way
7 years ago
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ModMommy
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QuaffInterested. How super cheap? Because 50% off day passes at Big Sky are still like $200


Not sure what the price is atm but the Montana pass is worth it if you’re interested.
7 years ago
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shredlockrasta
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DaphHoller if y'all have any questions. Going on year 8 working up there. New lifts are coming along nicely


Im making a trip this winter and Im wondering where I can park overnight and sleep in my car. Thanks
7 years ago
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bibs_skibum
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shredlockrastaIm making a trip this winter and Im wondering where I can park overnight and sleep in my car. Thanks


bundle up brother, it gets reeeeaaaaaal cold at night. But the free skier parking lot is fine to sleep in
7 years ago
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bibs_skibum
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Update from skiing yesterday:

Tram is skiing really nice. Like January nice. Lenin, Marx, and the dictators were supposed to open today but liberty was skiing awesome yesterday. Challenger is rocky, but it always is. Skiing really nice for it being opening week though. No park update as I didnt ski it at all. 2.0 looks fun though. Bowl is fun. Getting pretty moguly, but still fun. Excited for more terrain to open.

Any intel on when sheddy opens? Heard andesite opens after the first of the year which means christmas is going to be fuuuuuuuucked so everybody should avoid the holiday extra hard this year.
6 years ago
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bibs_skibum
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Heading up today after my class so noon-closeish. I'll add more details but i'll most likely be cruising groomers with the lady all day. Come say hi and let's have a beer!

I'll be there saturdays, then most likely monday and wednesday afternoons again until my MT pass turns off :(. Unless somebody wants to hook it up with sick dealzzz on passes :)
6 years ago
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Daph
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bibs_skibumUpdate from skiing yesterday:

Tram is skiing really nice. Like January nice. Lenin, Marx, and the dictators were supposed to open today but liberty was skiing awesome yesterday. Challenger is rocky, but it always is. Skiing really nice for it being opening week though. No park update as I didnt ski it at all. 2.0 looks fun though. Bowl is fun. Getting pretty moguly, but still fun. Excited for more terrain to open.

Any intel on when sheddy opens? Heard andesite opens after the first of the year which means christmas is going to be fuuuuuuuucked so everybody should avoid the holiday extra hard this year.


Andesite middle of December. Sheddy whenever the fuck we finish it. Could be mid December. Could be January. Who knows.
6 years ago
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roddy116
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Was hot lapping Swifty yesterday, the kickers on Swifty are so much fun right now, and the trees are pretty snowed in too to the right, not rice bowl though.
6 years ago
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JohnJonsz
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Damn sounds like nice opening coverage. I’m considering driving up friday because there’s $35 day tickets on liftopia. They doing another discount single day in dec like last year?
6 years ago
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bibs_skibum
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$35 TICKETS TOMORROW ONLINE DUDES
OR $40.60 AT THE WINDOW
GO SKIING 4 CHEAP

More intel: Went skiing Wednesday and it was fucking gr8. Solid coverage. Waiting for the A-Z's to open because they look fucking beautiful right now. Headwaters look less dope
6 years ago
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roddy116
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that new ram charger chair is pretty heavy duty i dig it. cant wait for it to open.
6 years ago
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Kooky_Lukey
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Any idea why they're putting the new 8 chair on Ramcharger instead of something like Swify or SoCo? I haven't been back in a few years so I'm not sure if something's changed, but Ramcharger always had the shortest line of the main express lifts from what I remember.

Not knocking the decision or anything just honestly curious. I'm sure Swifty may have been too long or something along those lines. Either way, hope I can make it back soon since I haven't been since I graduated.
6 years ago
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Daph
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Kooky_LukeyAny idea why they're putting the new 8 chair on Ramcharger instead of something like Swify or SoCo? I haven't been back in a few years so I'm not sure if something's changed, but Ramcharger always had the shortest line of the main express lifts from what I remember.

Not knocking the decision or anything just honestly curious. I'm sure Swifty may have been too long or something along those lines. Either way, hope I can make it back soon since I haven't been since I graduated.


2 reasons: the restaurant at the top of andesite, and they moved old ram over to shedhorn cause that lift was in very dire need of replacing.

Pretty burly lift, finally getting mechanical training on it and it's a badass machine. Opens Saturday at 11 woo!
6 years ago
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MMairose
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I’m taking a trip up there on 3/4-3/5 and was wondering how the conditions are and what runs I should check out on the mountain

**This post was edited on Feb 27th 2019 at 3:22:38pm
6 years ago
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cydwhit
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Will be up there this weekend with the lady, and maybe the dog. Probably car camping, and skiing Saturday and Sunday. I've ridden bikes up there a fair bit, never skied. Stoked to change that!
6 years ago
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bibs_skibum
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I might be up there on saturday with the lady too! If you are car camping, bring lotsa warm stuff. It gets chilly overnight
6 years ago
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roddy116
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anyone see the letter from the GM talking about how IKON pass people dont feel welcome, kinda funny to read. I do hate how crowded it has been every weekend, and how it seems like pow days arent even worth because the amount of painful side cuts are everywhere.
6 years ago
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roddy116
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for reference
http://www.explorebigsky.com/guest-editorial-be-kind-to-ikon-pass-holders/28802?fbclid=IwAR2ZRaKkD9R6aYn4KpPuDJesoOV1d7JsDfV0cxnsmELji5_izHE3q40xLVQ
6 years ago
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