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ScootSkiLyfe
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Timberline has given 0 information on both their spring pass this year as well as if there will be a summer season. Instead they have postponed events as far out as Labor Day.

I really don’t get how Timberline could miss out on an entire summer season. I feel like a ton of money they get comes from summer ski/snowboard camps as Timberline has the longest ski season in the US that I know of.

I’ve read articles that say Timberline has laid off as many as 430 employees. What the status is with whether or not those people will be reemployed I don’t know.

But if the States are starting to relax lockdowns (MN opening golf courses, boating, Florida opening beaches, NY and NJ opening up more essential activities, Idaho and Wyoming possibly opening nonessential businesses next week) why wouldn’t Timberline be open for skiing/snowboarding starting at the end of May/beginning of June?

Plus, i haven’t read them myself, but i have heard people say that studies have came out that the virus dies a lot faster in a sunny, warm environment.

I mean they could keep certain social distancing aspects as well. Possibly only allow 2 people on the chairs up Palmer (if Palmer isn’t fucking broken :/) and Magic Mile , makin sure they sit on opposite end stage of each other. You could have mandatory masks still, besides a lot of people are wearing something over their faces anyway to prevent major sunburn. And you could keep social distancing in the lodge itself, similar precautions grocery stores are taking back (plastic guards over ticket attendants, cashiers, tape on the ground marking out 6 ft of distance between people, etc,.).

I feel like it could totally be possible to have a summer season still. Timberline and it’s customers just need to follow precautions and be smart. That’s going to be how it is with every business and public place for quite a while I’m assuming.
Apr 20 2020 5:29PM
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rubberpantaloons
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IanAvery-Leafbig vibes to the homie who broke his leg on the jump today, that looked so gnarly and seemed like a very unfortunate gust of tailwind


ScootSkiLyfeI think I saw that. Dub 14 to the bottom of the big jump ?


Anyone know who it was?
Jul 10 2020 11:10PM
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Alexhaha
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air.bubbleAnyone know who it was?

I hear he broke his femur and his back, was supposed to be a 10 i heard but landed at 14.
Jul 10 2020 11:18PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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rudolphIf you are going to hike up, make sure to hike to the Pro park or old windells lane and get on the handle tow. They have been watching people hike uptown palmer and know when you don't have a pass (Duncan Pollard, EP's uncle knows every time when one the homies does not have a ticket and will call you out/ call the clacksamas sheriffs). The FTC opens to the public at 1:30, so you don't have to upgrade but you only get an hour an a half of riding the tow. In addition, you can ski right around the park entrance and no one will say a world to you unless its Tyler or Weasel.


Rudy I’m confused is the FTC park the one with most of the smaller rails and the 2 jump line (small and big jump on each knuckle)
Jul 10 2020 11:46PM
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rubberpantaloons
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AlexhahaI hear he broke his femur and his back, was supposed to be a 10 i heard but landed at 14.


Holy thats fucking gnarly, any clips?
Jul 11 2020 12:26AM
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TreeJ
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Homies name was Peter that broke his femur the other day. There is a go fund me up on insta somewhere for his med bills
Jul 11 2020 6:38PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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TreeJHomies name was Peter that broke his femur the other day. There is a go fund me up on insta somewhere for his med bills


I just reposted it as well. Guy doesn’t have health insurance apparently. Hope it ends up alright.
Jul 11 2020 6:39PM
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TreeJ
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Anyone tryna crush a couple cans @brightwood beach ?
Jul 11 2020 7:41PM
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Crispy.
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rudolphIf you are going to hike up, make sure to hike to the Pro park or old windells lane and get on the handle tow. They have been watching people hike uptown palmer and know when you don't have a pass (Duncan Pollard, EP's uncle knows every time when one the homies does not have a ticket and will call you out/ call the clacksamas sheriffs). The FTC opens to the public at 1:30, so you don't have to upgrade but you only get an hour an a half of riding the tow. In addition, you can ski right around the park entrance and no one will say a world to you unless its Tyler or Weasel.

Word big thanks for the advice. So you're sayin ghike up to the old Windell's Lane or to the bottom of Pro Park and actually take the rope tow up so and then ski down to Palmer so that it doesn't look like you're just hiking straight to Palmer?

Also, what is the best route for hiking up? I'd imagine people are going up the gully where the Mile Park normally is? Or take a route from the climber's lot?

Thanks homie
Jul 14 2020 8:29AM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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Crispy.Word big thanks for the advice. So you're sayin ghike up to the old Windell's Lane or to the bottom of Pro Park and actually take the rope tow up so and then ski down to Palmer so that it doesn't look like you're just hiking straight to Palmer?

Also, what is the best route for hiking up? I'd imagine people are going up the gully where the Mile Park normally is? Or take a route from the climber's lot?

Thanks homie


I’ve been going the climbers route up
Jul 15 2020 2:08AM
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Crispy.
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ScootSkiLyfeI’ve been going the climbers route up


Jah! thanks.
Jul 15 2020 1:32PM
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foolmetwice
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Gonna head up to hood tues-thurs for my first time. Is there still a public park and if so is it worth if for a day? Or should I plan on shelling out the extra moneys to ski the private parks? Also if anybody rides bikes here, which bike park is better, t-line or ski bowl? Also wanna build a booter somewhere outside of t-line if anyones down
Jul 17 2020 4:11PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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foolmetwiceGonna head up to hood tues-thurs for my first time. Is there still a public park and if so is it worth if for a day? Or should I plan on shelling out the extra moneys to ski the private parks? Also if anybody rides bikes here, which bike park is better, t-line or ski bowl? Also wanna build a booter somewhere outside of t-line if anyones down


There’s no public park. I’d be down to build a booter, there’s a decent spot about 1/4 of the way up
Jul 17 2020 4:22PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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Does anyone know the reason parks got shut down early today? Someone said it’s COVID related which confuses me
Jul 17 2020 4:24PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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If anybody in bend wants to come rip lemme know I’ll split gas
Jul 17 2020 4:48PM
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abar.
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ScootSkiLyfeDoes anyone know the reason parks got shut down early today? Someone said it’s COVID related which confuses me


What happened? Planning on coming tomorrow and don't want to get screwed
Jul 17 2020 5:11PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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ScootSkiLyfeDoes anyone know the reason parks got shut down early today? Someone said it’s COVID related which confuses me
yup I don't really believe it was an injury in the park since nobody witnessed an injury and they were issuing refunds for lift tickets which I've never really seen Timberline do
Jul 17 2020 5:30PM
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abar.
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Well fuck. I just called them and the park is closed tomorrow due to an injury
Jul 17 2020 5:54PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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IanAvery-Leafyup I don't really believe it was an injury in the park since nobody witnessed an injury and they were issuing refunds for lift tickets which I've never really seen Timberline do


Yea no they’re capping it was no injury it was definitely something else
Jul 17 2020 6:26PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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Some details from an anonymous friend / employee of t - line
Jul 17 2020 6:44PM
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a_burger
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damn thats weird, some kind of liability investigation maybe?
Jul 17 2020 7:52PM
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whole things actually kinda sus, id be curious to hear how it unfolds. Everyone that was in the park is posting that it’s covid and they kicked everyone out at 1. Tline official socials say park closed tomorrow and then as scheduled closed on sunday open on monday. Hoping for the best because the content was fire and if hood shuts down for the summer the likelihood of resorts turning lifts in the winter is slim to none.
Jul 17 2020 8:04PM
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abar.
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207whole things actually kinda sus, id be curious to hear how it unfolds. Everyone that was in the park is posting that it’s covid and they kicked everyone out at 1. Tline official socials say park closed tomorrow and then as scheduled closed on sunday open on monday. Hoping for the best because the content was fire and if hood shuts down for the summer the likelihood of resorts turning lifts in the winter is slim to none.


I doubt it's covid because the ski lifts, bike park, and lodge are all still open and they're only closing it for a day supposedly. Kinda screwed my plans tho
Jul 17 2020 8:22PM
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jerm
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abar.I doubt it's covid because the ski lifts, bike park, and lodge are all still open and they're only closing it for a day supposedly. Kinda screwed my plans tho

I would bet it is.



source: I worked as the auxiliary driver for Windells for 2 summers. This is the person that takes injured campers (or staff if needed) to the hospital. There was just about 1 person per day that needed to be brought off hill to the hospital. I saw some pretty brutal injuries. Not once did the mountain ever close early because of an injury. I can’t even think of any resort I’ve been at or worked at that would close everything down because of an injury in one area.

to be fair though, my experiences are from almost a decade ago so the policies may be different now.
Jul 17 2020 8:52PM
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abar.
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jermI would bet it is.



source: I worked as the auxiliary driver for Windells for 2 summers. This is the person that takes injured campers (or staff if needed) to the hospital. There was just about 1 person per day that needed to be brought off hill to the hospital. I saw some pretty brutal injuries. Not once did the mountain ever close early because of an injury. I can’t even think of any resort I’ve been at or worked at that would close everything down because of an injury in one area.

to be fair though, my experiences are from almost a decade ago so the policies may be different now.



Jul 17 2020 9:16PM
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jerm
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abar.

If it’s not Covid related and just about an issue with 1 person I would argue that’s almost more unnerving. What type of situation involving one person would cause Timberline to close down during their most busy time of the year?
Jul 17 2020 9:28PM
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jermIf it’s not Covid related and just about an issue with 1 person I would argue that’s almost more unnerving. What type of situation involving one person would cause Timberline to close down during their most busy time of the year?

yo ya wtf is going on???
Jul 17 2020 9:39PM
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rubberpantaloons
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Would love to hear some insider info on this, super curious
Jul 18 2020 12:49AM
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OregonDead
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seems like they were worried about covid situation today. people are worried the governor wants to shut down outdoor rec again if people are seen not masking up etc. they are worried about the trails at silver falls near where I live. when I pulled in to park to go ski tour they had staff stop me. I think to check on my mask and I pulled up my buff when they came up to my window. basically they said you are good we just need to ask you keep your mask up all the time and social distance. I really want to have parking close to the snow and too much UV is no good anyways so I kept my mask on until I was way out away from the lodge or anyone
Jul 18 2020 1:12AM
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Sir_SkrillALot
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wonder if its related to some unhinged employee
Jul 18 2020 1:13AM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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Sir_SkrillALotwonder if its related to some unhinged employee


I’d rather this over COVID
Jul 18 2020 1:35AM
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TreeJ
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I’ll help shovel a booter OB
Jul 18 2020 2:49PM
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OCoffey
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Maybe an employee got covid
Jul 18 2020 3:43PM
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drumbumocdp
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Following to see what’s going on. Was going to try and make it out there first week in August.
Jul 20 2020 11:43AM
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OregonDead
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when do they really start turning the lifts now? is it really not until 9:30 now or are some people getting on to ride up earlier? I am planning to be up there Friday
Jul 20 2020 3:49PM
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jermIf it’s not Covid related and just about an issue with 1 person I would argue that’s almost more unnerving. What type of situation involving one person would cause Timberline to close down during their most busy time of the year?


"i like you guys dont come to timberline tomorrow"
Jul 20 2020 4:48PM
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Paul.
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OregonDeadwhen do they really start turning the lifts now? is it really not until 9:30 now or are some people getting on to ride up earlier? I am planning to be up there Friday

Weird. I imagine race camps are probably still going up at 7, kinda wack that the lifts wont open to the public until 9:30.


Read this on the website, “To maintain social distancing, starting on 7/20, the lifts will be accessible to terrain park riders starting at 10am.”
Does that mean an FTC ticket wont get you on the chair for an extra half hour?
Jul 21 2020 9:42PM
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jerm
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This sounds like they’re taking an extra step to keep the cash coming in.


There used to be only 1 type of lift ticket until people figured out you could clip ski racer tickets as they came off the hill by 11. Any one from T Line can jump in and say I’m wrong but I’m confident in saying that’s why they started asking and printing skier or snowboarder on the lift tickets.

ski racers and their camps keep the lifts turning on hood. The parks and their corresponding camps are just marketing material
Paul.Weird. I imagine race camps are probably still going up at 7, kinda wack that the lifts wont open to the public until 9:30.


Read this on the website, “To maintain social distancing, starting on 7/20, the lifts will be accessible to terrain park riders starting at 10am.”
Does that mean an FTC ticket wont get you on the chair for an extra half hour?
Jul 22 2020 12:07AM
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OCoffey
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Where the fuck is the public park
Jul 24 2020 2:07PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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OCoffeyWhere the fuck is the public park


There isn’t one, just ski into whatever lane you want
Jul 24 2020 2:08PM
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OCoffey
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ScootSkiLyfeThere isn’t one, just ski into whatever lane you want

Do they care if you don’t have the hundred dollar ticket
Jul 24 2020 2:22PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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OCoffeyDo they care if you don’t have the hundred dollar ticket


Not usually unless you get a dickhead rope attendant , just ski in with confidence otherwise just hike the rails if they’re being stingy about the rope tow. They stop checking tickets totally after like 1-1:30 which gives you like 2 hours no matter what on the rope
Jul 24 2020 11:23PM
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OregonDead
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OCoffeyDo they care if you don’t have the hundred dollar ticket


we rolled through after lunch and there wasn’t any sign or anybody saying not to ski park. just had a regular ticket. there wasn’t a wait at Palmer so we rode the chair til 2. sign at palmers said rope tow was open for regular tickets after 1:30. we took the tow a few times after 2. full laps are better though if you are more into the flow and pipe stuff
Jul 25 2020 12:35AM
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belden...
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Was up skiing yesterday. Dig crew was out freshening up the park so it wasn’t open.

We’re staying in Govy and looking to avoid the heat today, any swimming hole recommendations close by? Maybe some cliffs or pools? I’ve heard of little Hawaii in Welches but no idea how to get there.
Jul 27 2020 11:19AM
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jerm
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Try Brightwood beach. It's behind the Sandy Salmon. You'll have to take the road that goes out past the Brightwood store then take a left after the bridge. Once you've driven a mile or so there's a small pull-off or two on the river side of the road. Should be pretty easy to find from there.
belden...Was up skiing yesterday. Dig crew was out freshening up the park so it wasn’t open.

We’re staying in Govy and looking to avoid the heat today, any swimming hole recommendations close by? Maybe some cliffs or pools? I’ve heard of little Hawaii in Welches but no idea how to get there.
Jul 27 2020 2:15PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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My boss was big cappin about the park being through August into early September. 2 more weeks ppl
Jul 27 2020 2:16PM
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OCoffey
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ScootSkiLyfeMy boss was big cappin about the park being through August into early September. 2 more weeks ppl

rip
Jul 27 2020 5:04PM
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belden...
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Thanks man. Much appreciated.
jermTry Brightwood beach. It's behind the Sandy Salmon. You'll have to take the road that goes out past the Brightwood store then take a left after the bridge. Once you've driven a mile or so there's a small pull-off or two on the river side of the road. Should be pretty easy to find from there.
Jul 27 2020 5:30PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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belden...Was up skiing yesterday. Dig crew was out freshening up the park so it wasn’t open.

We’re staying in Govy and looking to avoid the heat today, any swimming hole recommendations close by? Maybe some cliffs or pools? I’ve heard of little Hawaii in Welches but no idea how to get there.

Check out Rowland lake. It’s a little bit further away, just past Hood River on the other side of the Columbia. Very warm waters and hardly any people. You can jump off a rock that goes out to the middle of the lake. It’s about 40 feet tall. Just search Rowland lake on Google Maps and take the left right before you get to the destination. It’s a small lake on the left of the railroad tracks by the river. It’s a really nice spot. About an hour drive from Govy
Jul 27 2020 5:44PM
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papermache
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There still a pipe at this point? Are they downloading the mile?
Jul 28 2020 12:07PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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papermacheThere still a pipe at this point? Are they downloading the mile?


There’s a super fun pipe. They’re downloading the mile if you want I think. I’ve been skiing down and hiking like a quarter mile back
Jul 28 2020 12:49PM
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