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Summer skiing not in South America?
I'm so bummed that ski season's down to the last weekend here on the
left coast. I know that there is skiing during the northern hemisphere's summer, in several places at least. Chile and Argentina seem to be the most popular? I have some redeemable "points", similar to airline miles. Actually, a whole lot of them, enough to pay for a trip to just about anywhere. But for a variety of reasons, anywhere in South America would be at the bottom of my list. At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? Lisa |
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Lisa Horton wrote:
At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? Lisa New Zealand (they're not THAT keen on Americans but they wont shoot you). |
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Bob Lee wrote: Lisa Horton wrote: I'm so bummed that ski season's down to the last weekend here on the left coast. I know that there is skiing during the northern hemisphere's summer, in several places at least. Chile and Argentina seem to be the most popular? I have some redeemable "points", similar to airline miles. Actually, a whole lot of them, enough to pay for a trip to just about anywhere. But for a variety of reasons, anywhere in South America would be at the bottom of my list. At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? I'm pretty sure they speak english (or some reasonable variant) at Whistler, Arapaho Basin, and New Zealand. I've heard 'Merkins can expect to get a hard time at A-Basin though. Oh, Whistler and A-Basin are open through the summer? I should specify, I'm only interested in places where I don't have to hike up the hill Lisa |
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"Lisa Horton" wrote in message ... Oh, Whistler and A-Basin are open through the summer? I should specify, I'm only interested in places where I don't have to hike up the hill Lisa A-Basin likes to try to stay open until July 4th. They have made it well into August in the past but usually they are lucky to make the 4th. This year, they will be closing in June. They just closed Pali and the East Wall on Thursday. East Wall should open up again if they get a freeze which should happen Wednesday night. Right now the skiing is still pretty good at the Basin but it's melting down pretty fast. I don't think they will make it much past Memorial Day. If you make a trip here for the skiing, plan on some other activities to like rafting, biking or golf. Also, they shorten their hours of operation when it's really late in the season so check before you go. There are also places like Independance Pass or Trail Ridge Road where you can car ski and they usually don't clear the roads until around Memorial Day. snoig |
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Summer skiing not in South America?
Lisa Horton wrote:
I'm so bummed that ski season's down to the last weekend here on the left coast. I know that there is skiing during the northern hemisphere's summer, in several places at least. Chile and Argentina seem to be the most popular? I have some redeemable "points", similar to airline miles. Actually, a whole lot of them, enough to pay for a trip to just about anywhere. But for a variety of reasons, anywhere in South America would be at the bottom of my list. At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? Mt Hood, Oregon - all summer long on the Palmer snowfield (actually they do close for two weeks (in September I think) for lift maintenance.) Lot's of ski teams do summer training there. Open to the public. And it's actually just a long day's drive for you, if you recall your youngster road trip days. Not as cool as Las Lenas, but not as pricey, either. |
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lal_truckee wrote:
Lisa Horton wrote: I'm so bummed that ski season's down to the last weekend here on the left coast. I know that there is skiing during the northern hemisphere's summer, in several places at least. Chile and Argentina seem to be the most popular? I have some redeemable "points", similar to airline miles. Actually, a whole lot of them, enough to pay for a trip to just about anywhere. But for a variety of reasons, anywhere in South America would be at the bottom of my list. At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? Mt Hood, Oregon - all summer long on the Palmer snowfield (actually they do close for two weeks (in September I think) for lift maintenance.) Lot's of ski teams do summer training there. Open to the public. And it's actually just a long day's drive for you, if you recall your youngster road trip days. Not as cool as Las Lenas, but not as pricey, either. Crap. I forgot to stress the easiest, quickest, and cheapest summer skiing - get yourself up to Backcountry in Truckee (or some other well stocked genuine store) and have them set you up for randonee skiing - there will be snow in the Sierra until late August at least, and there are some small glaciers out there, too. Short walks off the road in many cases. Start out on Donner Summit right off the freeway; next try Tioga pass. Later some of the high country behind Mammoth. Free summer skiing right in your neighborhood. |
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lal_truckee wrote: Lisa Horton wrote: I'm so bummed that ski season's down to the last weekend here on the left coast. I know that there is skiing during the northern hemisphere's summer, in several places at least. Chile and Argentina seem to be the most popular? I have some redeemable "points", similar to airline miles. Actually, a whole lot of them, enough to pay for a trip to just about anywhere. But for a variety of reasons, anywhere in South America would be at the bottom of my list. At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? Mt Hood, Oregon - all summer long on the Palmer snowfield (actually they do close for two weeks (in September I think) for lift maintenance.) Lot's of ski teams do summer training there. Open to the public. And it's actually just a long day's drive for you, if you recall your youngster road trip days. Not as cool as Las Lenas, but not as pricey, either. Yes, that would be drivable. It would be much more convenient of course not to have to fly! Lisa |
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lal_truckee wrote: lal_truckee wrote: Lisa Horton wrote: I'm so bummed that ski season's down to the last weekend here on the left coast. I know that there is skiing during the northern hemisphere's summer, in several places at least. Chile and Argentina seem to be the most popular? I have some redeemable "points", similar to airline miles. Actually, a whole lot of them, enough to pay for a trip to just about anywhere. But for a variety of reasons, anywhere in South America would be at the bottom of my list. At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? Mt Hood, Oregon - all summer long on the Palmer snowfield (actually they do close for two weeks (in September I think) for lift maintenance.) Lot's of ski teams do summer training there. Open to the public. And it's actually just a long day's drive for you, if you recall your youngster road trip days. Not as cool as Las Lenas, but not as pricey, either. Crap. I forgot to stress the easiest, quickest, and cheapest summer skiing - get yourself up to Backcountry in Truckee (or some other well stocked genuine store) and have them set you up for randonee skiing - there will be snow in the Sierra until late August at least, and there are some small glaciers out there, too. Short walks off the road in many cases. Start out on Donner Summit right off the freeway; next try Tioga pass. Later some of the high country behind Mammoth. Free summer skiing right in your neighborhood. I looked up Rangoon. It means "more work that I want to think about", but thank you for the suggestion Lisa |
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Lisa Horton wrote:
lal_truckee wrote: Mt Hood, Oregon - all summer long on the Palmer snowfield (actually they do close for two weeks (in September I think) for lift maintenance.) Lot's of ski teams do summer training there. Open to the public. And it's actually just a long day's drive for you, if you recall your youngster road trip days. Not as cool as Las Lenas, but not as pricey, either. Yes, that would be drivable. It would be much more convenient of course not to have to fly! It's possible to drive from California to South America, but there's a short boat trip involved. My son decided that it was too much trouble to bring his car back, so he left in in Bogota and flew back. -- Cheers, Bev ------------------------------------------------------------ VISE GRIPS (VYS'-gripz) [n] A tool used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of the welder's hand. -- DS |
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Summer skiing not in South America?
lal_truckee wrote: Lisa Horton wrote: lal_truckee wrote: lal_truckee wrote: Lisa Horton wrote: I'm so bummed that ski season's down to the last weekend here on the left coast. I know that there is skiing during the northern hemisphere's summer, in several places at least. Chile and Argentina seem to be the most popular? I have some redeemable "points", similar to airline miles. Actually, a whole lot of them, enough to pay for a trip to just about anywhere. But for a variety of reasons, anywhere in South America would be at the bottom of my list. At the top would be an english (or variant) speaking country where they don't hate Americans. Or even somewhere in Europe It's very much a long shot, but it's fun to dream, yes? Mt Hood, Oregon - all summer long on the Palmer snowfield (actually they do close for two weeks (in September I think) for lift maintenance.) Lot's of ski teams do summer training there. Open to the public. And it's actually just a long day's drive for you, if you recall your youngster road trip days. Not as cool as Las Lenas, but not as pricey, either. Crap. I forgot to stress the easiest, quickest, and cheapest summer skiing - get yourself up to Backcountry in Truckee (or some other well stocked genuine store) and have them set you up for randonee skiing - there will be snow in the Sierra until late August at least, and there are some small glaciers out there, too. Short walks off the road in many cases. Start out on Donner Summit right off the freeway; next try Tioga pass. Later some of the high country behind Mammoth. Free summer skiing right in your neighborhood. I looked up Rangoon. It means "more work that I want to think about", but thank you for the suggestion I've been meaning to go to Rangoon someday. I'll just be Kipling along when I do, however, and won't be taking the Rando gear. The evil spell checker changed it from Randonee when I wasn't looking... Lisa |
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