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Hood for 2 months this summer. Where to live/camp?

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theabortionator
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Have never made it to hood, was gonna buy the spring pass but just got a job there this summer. Going to be there early June to mid August.

Is it worth trying to find a place to rent or should I just camp it. I have to move out from crystal while I'm gone so my car will be full of stuff. But I have a tent and stuff.

Idk, any advice would be sweet. Stoked to get some laps in this summer!
May 7 2021 5:08PM
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nmwninjart
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Congratulations on the job!
No Advice other than have fun!
It will be my first time out there too in July
May 7 2021 7:09PM
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50Kal
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Sell all the unnecessary stuff
May 7 2021 7:12PM
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theabortionator
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50KalSell all the unnecessary stuff


I mean i basically jist have some clothes my guitar, banjo, eletric. A drum and snowboard gear. Not selling any of that though.


I'm already out west i live at crystal. But yeah im not going to have room to car camp. Not getting rid of the few things i have
May 7 2021 7:52PM
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theabortionator
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Going to leave the electric somewhere if i don't grab a room somewhere though.
May 7 2021 7:55PM
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theabortionator
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For sure. Was thinking if making some calls midweek to aee whats in enumclaw. Figure i could buy a couple of bins to try and keep shit clean and mice free. Might even be able to convince a friend to hild onto a couple bins and my winter tires.

It helps that im def lined up for next season and the 2 places aren't super far apart. I think prices around here for storqge might be reasonable.


For future reference is it possible to park a small camper around hood? Was thinking of getting a truck a camper. Everyone lives in trailers at crystal and if hood seems like something i want to keep doing it might be sweet.

I didnt realize how cheap trailers were.



Obviously tahoe isnt much help for tha other than maybe boca. But being able to fir sure rock a trailer at crystal has my interest. Would be col to have a "home" and a place to store my stuff. If i leave the country i could park the whole thing in a lot or storage spot or a friends.
May 7 2021 8:56PM
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Uhaul has fantastic prices too.
Im sure some NSer will put a couch aside for you. Im always stoked on how well that works here
May 7 2021 9:05PM
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JAlps
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Camping with a tent at Hood is super easy and as long as you are resourceful about bathing tents are absolutely no problem. There's a million spots to camp all within 15 mins of Timberline, my advice would be to check out free campsites.net and you can see where all the popular dispersed camping spots are near the highway/etc.
May 7 2021 9:25PM
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theabortionator
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freestyler540Uhaul has fantastic prices too.
Im sure some NSer will put a couch aside for you. Im always stoked on how well that works here


I'll check em out. In the northeast at any if the spots i was uhaul had some of the most expensive storage.
May 7 2021 9:26PM
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S.C
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If you've got a tent that can withstand heavy rain and/or are down to sleep in car as needed then there are a ton of places to camp near hood. If you drive 30 minutes toward Portland or Hood River you should be able to find nice camp sites easily. Last time I was there we stayed for a couple nights half way between T-Line and Hood River and a few near Rhododendron.

We were there around the end of May, so I'm not sure how crowded these spots get in the summer.
May 7 2021 11:34PM
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aflightlessbird
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The airstrip just before lake trillium is my summer condo. 10 min from Timberline. 2 min from Government Camp. Walking distance to trillium. Usually lots of like minded folks camping and raging.
May 8 2021 8:16AM
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BigDilfCam
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Overlook hotel
May 8 2021 11:39AM
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rojo.grande
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this thread boutta save my life in 360 something days
May 8 2021 11:48AM
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a_burger
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How’s the snowpack right now? Headed out for the last 2 weeks of may can I expect the lower parks to still be there?
May 8 2021 12:25PM
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big.love
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Lots of people have been camping on the Kiwanas Camp Rd (road 39). Its still pretty snowy up high, so trillium isn't open yet but you can parking lot camp in the Snow Bunny or White River snoparks. Road 27 has some dope spots but need 4x4 the good spots are a ways from the highway. Also Road 630 (between little jon snopark and sherwood campground towards Hood river) has some cool camping spots for free too but the sign was blank last week so maps it ahead of time.

If you get there in June, get a good spot on west leg rd. theres plenty midweek, but claim before the weekends. Just make sure you move spots ever 16 days for forest service regs. and get the $30 annual pass and by god pick up your trash!

If you want a roof over your head, call HR at Tline and try to get on a wait list for employee housing. idk what their status w that is these days but HR will.

was out there last week and a couple weeks before. Parks are still firing lower mountain. below the park is too sticky to enjoy. Palmer and mile and OB west were great in the afternoon. Have fun!
May 8 2021 1:19PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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I heard The Nines Hotel in portland is pretty nice
May 8 2021 2:36PM
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CharlzHub
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What job did you score?


always been a bit of a dream of mine to live near hood for a summer and work on the park crew
May 8 2021 4:41PM
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theabortionator
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CharlzHubWhat job did you score?


always been a bit of a dream of mine to live near hood for a summer and work on the park crew


Park crew day staff at Timberline.
May 8 2021 4:51PM
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r00kie
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theabortionatorI mean i basically jist have some clothes my guitar, banjo, eletric. A drum and snowboard gear. Not selling any of that though.


I'm already out west i live at crystal. But yeah im not going to have room to car camp. Not getting rid of the few things i have


Wait, you play banjo? Rowdy.
May 8 2021 7:32PM
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Segsxi
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Just park in Govy along the road
May 8 2021 7:50PM
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This is the move. I live in a bigger van now but before I did I was living in a smaller van and I just had a storage unit for $45 a month. It's cheap enough and a good place to keep things you won't need. You could just do that and car camp it in Govy or even at the hill. Then once it opens if it does, I don't know the situation out there this summer, camp at trillium. There are good spots down the hill, Lolo Pass, Kiwanis Camp Road, the graveyard, but you'll be spending money on gas doing that commute everyday. Good luck to yah, enjoy it out there.
May 8 2021 8:43PM
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Saga.
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It's going to be quite wet until late June/early July. It isn't like this every year but from the many springs & summers I and friends have spent up there it's pretty safe to assume you're going to get a good amount of precipitation during the month of June.
If you have tarps and a method to dry your gear camping isn't a bad option. But if you value being somewhat dry at all I would look into some sort of housing. Camping on the Hood River side of the mountain will be more dry than the Portland side. The weather is generally better on that side of the mountain.
Best of luck to you. I am a firm believer that every ski/snowboard enthusiast needs to spend time on Mt. Hood in the summer. It's and experience you'll never forget or regret.
May 9 2021 1:01PM
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theabortionator
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r00kieWait, you play banjo? Rowdy.


Eh not really. I need to play it more. It's kind of fucked up(got it this way( might try and get it fixed or trade towards a better one so I can play it more often. Generally end up playing my acoustic guitar.



Also thanks for all the helpful advice people. A lot of good info in here. Def seems like leaving some shit in storage near me in WA and then building a little bed frame for the sub is the move to stay dry. If I find some housing that'd be sweet. I'm getting put on the waiting list for employee shit but the contact person for that isn't back till tuesday.

But yeah regardless pretty stoked to finally make it to hood for a summer. Sucks I'm 100 years old now but I'm sure I'll have fun.
May 9 2021 2:51PM
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b0ss
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Check buy/sell
May 9 2021 8:55PM
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Mingg
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code3O7The airstrip just before lake trillium is my summer condo. 10 min from Timberline. 2 min from Government Camp. Walking distance to trillium. Usually lots of like minded folks camping and raging.


This. I camped there a few years ago in mid May to late May. It was a low snow year though so it was open early. The next year I went out it was closed during that time and I don't recall when it reopened. The airstrip is dope though. I also camped out somewhere closer to rhododendron/welches area sort of on the way to little hawaii. I kind of forgot exactly where it is but it seemed pretty popular if anyone might know more specifics lol. Kind of a lot of tweakers though so I def prefer the airstrip lol
May 9 2021 9:49PM
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theabortionator
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MinggThis. I camped there a few years ago in mid May to late May. It was a low snow year though so it was open early. The next year I went out it was closed during that time and I don't recall when it reopened. The airstrip is dope though. I also camped out somewhere closer to rhododendron/welches area sort of on the way to little hawaii. I kind of forgot exactly where it is but it seemed pretty popular if anyone might know more specifics lol. Kind of a lot of tweakers though so I def prefer the airstrip lol


come back to hood mingg!
May 10 2021 4:05PM
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Mingg
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theabortionatorcome back to hood mingg!


Fuck I just might this summer when I’m done with school.
May 10 2021 6:35PM
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b0ss
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Ayyyyy hood newschoolers reunion
May 11 2021 10:25AM
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aflightlessbird
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I am headed out there on the 19th! Staying till the end of the month.
Let's GOOOO!
May 11 2021 11:37AM
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d5r
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My plan is to camp at the airfield, but I’m driving out with a friend in his van who’s splitting off. Any ideas how big of an issue theft might be? I’m gonna be driving my motorcycle with a ski rack to and from hood, so I don’t know how realistic it’d be for me to pack up my entire camp and leave it lashed to the cargo rack in the timberline parking lot, and I won’t have any real place to lock things up. I’m gonna have a trunk with a lock but realistically someone could just throw it into a truck bed and steal it in 3 min :(

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May 11 2021 12:59PM
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aflightlessbird
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I wouldnt leave anything you would be heartbroken to lose.
I usually keep all my ski gear, electronics, and nice camping stuff in my car.
Never heard of allot of left at the airstrip but there are enough tweakers in the Hood area to weaken my trust.
d5rMy plan is to camp at the airfield, but I’m driving out with a friend in his van who’s splitting off. Any ideas how big of an issue theft might be? I’m gonna be driving my motorcycle with a ski rack to and from hood, so I don’t know how realistic it’d be for me to pack up my entire camp and leave it lashed to the cargo rack in the timberline parking lot, and I won’t have any real place to lock things up. I’m gonna have a trunk with a lock but realistically someone could just throw it into a truck bed and steal it in 3 min :(

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May 11 2021 1:20PM
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d5r
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Very good call, you think I’d get stuff jacked off the back of my bike from the tline lot during the day? I’ll just have a gas can and a pretty inconspicuous crate of gear. I’m gonna try and have a pretty minimal setup, should be able to fit my valuables in my backpack that I’ll take up the lift.

My biggest issue rn is that even if I wind up renting a real place, I’ll still only have a motorcycle as transportation and securing stuff is gonna be a hassle.
code3O7I wouldnt leave anything you would be heartbroken to lose.
I usually keep all my ski gear, electronics, and nice camping stuff in my car.
Never heard of allot of left at the airstrip but there are enough tweakers in the Hood area to weaken my trust.


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May 11 2021 1:39PM
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aflightlessbird
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I feel like the parking lot is safe. Personally haven't had issues and haven't heard of any during my times there. That's just me though

I've had enough stuff stolen to not take risks. Make it harder for the theif is my motto.
d5rVery good call, you think I’d get stuff jacked off the back of my bike from the tline lot during the day? I’ll just have a gas can and a pretty inconspicuous crate of gear. I’m gonna try and have a pretty minimal setup, should be able to fit my valuables in my backpack that I’ll take up the lift.

My biggest issue rn is that even if I wind up renting a real place, I’ll still only have a motorcycle as transportation and securing stuff is gonna be a hassle.


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May 11 2021 4:26PM
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theabortionator
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Not much for storage units around my area :(

Even an hour and a half and change. Stopped at the few there were and called the others. The 2 closest have small units but they're only inside heated. So I have to pay extra to lug shit that doesn't need to be climate controlled up into a building. Hopefully can find another spot for my wheels.

But looks like I'll be getting fucked for a few months, still not terrible but pretty expensive. Saving even a month of rent will break that even though.

Honestly if hood is a good fit and there are spots to camp with a trailer I might buy one and a truck to pull it between hood and crystal. Would be cool to just be able to park my fucking home somewhere and keep my stuff in it. And if I leave the country can still pay to park it at a storage place or lot or find a cool friend.

Idk, will probably never buy a house so that would be cool to feel like home.
May 13 2021 8:30PM
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Saga.
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There is a gated self storage down behind the Brightwood Tavern next to the little post office. Not really convenient if you're camping up on the mountain or down towards Hood River. But it's an option.

theabortionatorNot much for storage units around my area :(

Even an hour and a half and change. Stopped at the few there were and called the others. The 2 closest have small units but they're only inside heated. So I have to pay extra to lug shit that doesn't need to be climate controlled up into a building. Hopefully can find another spot for my wheels.

But looks like I'll be getting fucked for a few months, still not terrible but pretty expensive. Saving even a month of rent will break that even though.

Honestly if hood is a good fit and there are spots to camp with a trailer I might buy one and a truck to pull it between hood and crystal. Would be cool to just be able to park my fucking home somewhere and keep my stuff in it. And if I leave the country can still pay to park it at a storage place or lot or find a cool friend.

Idk, will probably never buy a house so that would be cool to feel like home.
May 14 2021 11:06AM
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skinakedfast
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Happy you’re finally getting out there @Saga. Hit it on the head though, further you get from Portland the dryer it will be and be equipped and mentally prepared to be wet if you’re car camping. It’s not so bad the first 3 weeks, but June weather can be brutal car camping after skiing all day or working on T Line. I haven’t worked up there but have spent two months in my car and it was an amazing time but also testing. You’re going to be wet if camping and finding dry wood to burn from the intensely moist Mt. Hood national forest is not easy. We got into a routine of skiing from 10-1 relaxing in hood parking lot letting gear dry 1-3 then going to camp for food/rest. Be aware of the weather forecasts and know where you’re going to put all your stuff that is inevitably going to get damp to some degree.
Overall though every aspect of it is fun in one way or another, you learn how to deal with things out of you’re control and really focus and appreciate skiing in a different aspect. Mt. Hood is my favorite place on earth the people you will meet with the same burning passion will live with you for a long long time. Enjoy all of it
May 15 2021 5:45AM
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EvanMeyer
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Shoutout to everyone dropping some knowledge in this thread, got into govy like an hour ago and have just been posted at the rest stop reading this.
May 16 2021 9:31PM
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Session
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I bet a mobile shower/laundry service would kill it in the spring/summer. I have been absolutely nauseated riding lifts with some people in the spring.

Also T-line dropped their mask requirement for guests this past weekend. Go get that goggle tan.
May 16 2021 9:54PM
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d5r
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Anyone happen to have a room/bunk/anything to rent near hood this month the 21-24th? Hookup wound up falling through:(

just got a ski bag and a motorcycle lol, any leads appreciated!!

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theabortionator
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d5rAnyone happen to have a room/bunk/anything to rent near hood this month the 21-24th? Hookup wound up falling through:(

just got a ski bag and a motorcycle lol, any leads appreciated!!

**This post was edited on Jun 13th 2021 at 11:55:04pm


Been camping, weather was shitty all last weel but this weel is supposed to be sick, who knows after that.

If it stays sumny the camping is pretty mellow. Lots of spots all over
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theabortionatorBeen camping, weather was shitty all last weel but this weel is supposed to be sick, who knows after that.

If it stays sumny the camping is pretty mellow. Lots of spots all over


Sick I’m headed up for a couple weeks to camp in my Outback, maybe in a tent. Is there a good crew camp developing anywhere?
Jun 17 2021 12:32AM
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theabortionator
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BrightFrogSick I’m headed up for a couple weeks to camp in my Outback, maybe in a tent. Is there a good crew camp developing anywhere?


Idk what else is out there. More gypsy trailer park vibes at the airstrip.

I'm camping with a few park crew guys. Not sure where I'll move to next. Just kinda winging it. Hopefully it's not too fucked to find spots later in the summer.
Jun 17 2021 2:57PM
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Paul.
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Any chance you’re the new digger in this photo?
Jun 17 2021 9:30PM
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theabortionator
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Paul.

Any chance you’re the new digger in this photo?


Did somebody actually say this or is this just some weird commentary because someones mad that there are too many diggers?

FTC parks start up soon so that will split the crew between the new stuff and existing stuff.

I don't know what the snow situation/park is usually like so I can't really comment. Haven't been on the hill in a week because I got hurt but I think they put in a couple more rails, everything was riding good at least.
Jun 18 2021 1:50PM
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theabortionator
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Paul.Any chance you’re the new digger in this photo?


So this is pretty whack. Confirmed that this is total bullshit, some dude just being salty and trying to take it out on park crew.

Aint nobody got time for that shit.
Jun 18 2021 6:31PM
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Paul.
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theabortionatorDid somebody actually say this or is this just some weird commentary because someones mad that there are too many diggers?

FTC parks start up soon so that will split the crew between the new stuff and existing stuff.

I don't know what the snow situation/park is usually like so I can't really comment. Haven't been on the hill in a week because I got hurt but I think they put in a couple more rails, everything was riding good at least.

Sorry to hear about the injury! Hope it’s nothing too bad.

I can’t speak to the validity of the quote but I know a bunch of local riders were reposting this photo among other things yesterday. I haven’t been up yet this summer so Idk what the park is like but it looks fairly mellow right now compared to previous years. I can’t imagine anybody would be upset about there being too many diggers unless they were keeping features closed for an excessive amount of time, or the park wasnt up to par with what tline is usually capable of. The post could definitely be bullshit but the guy who posted it is on park crew down at skibowl so he knows his way around a rake
Jun 18 2021 9:44PM
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theabortionator
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Paul.Sorry to hear about the injury! Hope it’s nothing too bad.

I can’t speak to the validity of the quote but I know a bunch of local riders were reposting this photo among other things yesterday. I haven’t been up yet this summer so Idk what the park is like but it looks fairly mellow right now compared to previous years. I can’t imagine anybody would be upset about there being too many diggers unless they were keeping features closed for an excessive amount of time, or the park wasnt up to par with what tline is usually capable of. The post could definitely be bullshit but the guy who posted it is on park crew down at skibowl so he knows his way around a rakeo
Looking decent should be back riding in a week .

Quote is bullshit. Talked to people that were there.

Idk, it's just backwards shit. Idk I get it but if being park crew makes it more valid he should know that this shit doesn't help anything. I guess he talks shit on tlines posts which just shows he needs attention or whatever.

Everyone knows that the diggers can't do much with the plans sometimes. If everything is riding well and raked out nice, being a douche is just being a douche.

People are always going to be whiny haters. It's always been that way. Even if the park is the sickest shit ever itll never please everyone. Somebody's favorite rail isnt in, or its a down instead of a flat, etc.

Park is a pipe, 3 jump line, set of 4 maybe 5 now tiers of rails 2 wide. Nothing crazy but it's fun. Maybe it was better last year or 5 years ago, or 150 years ago, but calling out people with a rake and throwing shade like that is pretty whack. Most people get that.

Ain't nobody got time for that shit.
Jun 18 2021 10:35PM
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deadhead420
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Thanks for the beta on the airstrip. I stayed there last night and will be coming back again, it’s a great little area . Way less ghetto than other things I read made it out to be
Jun 20 2021 10:04AM
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theabortionator
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mrk127Thanks for the beta on the airstrip. I stayed there last night and will be coming back again, it’s a great little area . Way less ghetto than other things I read made it out to be


Nice! I'm sure it will get more ghetto at some point this summer. Might be fucked up after the soltice party but we usually have had a small fire and some beers every night. We're right in the middle across from the pick and pull looking site with all the vehicles and tools.
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