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Big Sky
I have never been to Big Sky and am going in a few days. Does anyone
know the mountain and have a good game plan for the mountain in these scarse snow conditions? RAC |
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"AstroPax" wrote in message 30" at the base, and 50" mid-mountain right now. That sounds like bare minimums to me. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time or money at this (or any) point. Unless it's like my trip to Mt. Baker. Not for skiing. |
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On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:33:03 -0700, rosco wrote: I have never been to Big Sky and am going in a few days. Does anyone know the mountain and have a good game plan for the mountain in these scarse snow conditions? I don't have an answer to your question(s)... ...but I'll comment anyway ;) I've skied there a few times, and frankly, I wasn't too impressed with the place. Seemed like an awfule lot of rocks...rock city...especially off of the tram. And unlike Jackson's 4000+ vert, the 4,350 of advertised vert at Big Sky is not continuous. But of course, they don't tell you that little detail. Instead, they call it "Skiable Vertical": http://www.bigskyresort.com/ontheslo...ch_ots_mts.asp Big Sky also claims an average annual snowfall of 400+ inches, but in reality, the season average is more like 261". I don't like places where the marketing department uses smoke and mirrors, and Big Sky is one of them. 30" at the base, and 50" mid-mountain right now. That sounds like bare minimums to me. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time or money at this (or any) point. -Astro I'd second all of that. At this point, anything in the PNW is at bare minimums or even closed completely for lack of snow. You didn't say when you are coming but it was almost 50F in Whitefish yesterday. A buddy of mine said that the place is a ghosttown. *No one* is skiing much except the touristas. That weather pattern is expected to continue through the coming week at least with the very warm wet stuff tracking north past the coast. Big sky has _some_ OK terrain but it will all be a mass of exposed rocks, twigs, and crap this year. 30-50" seems like less than bare minimums, seems like bare runs. Also, given the temps the snow that they have should be complete slop. With only 85% open, you can guess that anything steeper is either closed or should be closed -- which might be fine for you, I don't know. But, if you are going for steep stuff or good snow, stay home. (BTW, there are better places in MT for a lot less money that have much better steeps/snow/extreme ****e [e.g. BridgerBowl for steeps or Great Divide for glades and trees] but even they have no snow to speak of and not enough to have fun in the fun stuff, for sure) Take your money and go buy beer and cheese to sacrifice for a better year next year. Dave "I got my bike down yesterday" M. |
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AstroPax wrote: On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:33:03 -0700, rosco wrote: I have never been to Big Sky and am going in a few days. Does anyone know the mountain and have a good game plan for the mountain in these scarse snow conditions? I don't have an answer to your question(s)... ...but I'll comment anyway ;) I've skied there a few times, and frankly, I wasn't too impressed with the place. Seemed like an awfule lot of rocks...rock city...especially off of the tram. And unlike Jackson's 4000+ vert, the 4,350 of advertised vert at Big Sky is not continuous. But of course, they don't tell you that little detail. Instead, they call it "Skiable Vertical": http://www.bigskyresort.com/ontheslo...ch_ots_mts.asp Big Sky also claims an average annual snowfall of 400+ inches, but in reality, the season average is more like 261". I don't like places where the marketing department uses smoke and mirrors, and Big Sky is one of them. 30" at the base, and 50" mid-mountain right now. That sounds like bare minimums to me. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time or money at this (or any) point. -Astro Thanks for the info & editorial. Part of the trip is biz, so at least it won't be a total waste of time. The trip's paid for, so that won't be a waste, either. Good spring corn out here. I heard LCC lost a bunch of coverage to avy. Something like "the 100 year avy cycle" hit this year? Sounds dismal but these things are usually overblown. RAC |
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Dave M wrote: AstroPax wrote: On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:33:03 -0700, rosco wrote: I have never been to Big Sky and am going in a few days. Does anyone know the mountain and have a good game plan for the mountain in these scarse snow conditions? I don't have an answer to your question(s)... ...but I'll comment anyway ;) I've skied there a few times, and frankly, I wasn't too impressed with the place. Seemed like an awfule lot of rocks...rock city...especially off of the tram. And unlike Jackson's 4000+ vert, the 4,350 of advertised vert at Big Sky is not continuous. But of course, they don't tell you that little detail. Instead, they call it "Skiable Vertical": http://www.bigskyresort.com/ontheslo...ch_ots_mts.asp Big Sky also claims an average annual snowfall of 400+ inches, but in reality, the season average is more like 261". I don't like places where the marketing department uses smoke and mirrors, and Big Sky is one of them. 30" at the base, and 50" mid-mountain right now. That sounds like bare minimums to me. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time or money at this (or any) point. -Astro I'd second all of that. At this point, anything in the PNW is at bare minimums or even closed completely for lack of snow. You didn't say when you are coming but it was almost 50F in Whitefish yesterday. A buddy of mine said that the place is a ghosttown. *No one* is skiing much except the touristas. That weather pattern is expected to continue through the coming week at least with the very warm wet stuff tracking north past the coast. Big sky has _some_ OK terrain but it will all be a mass of exposed rocks, twigs, and crap this year. 30-50" seems like less than bare minimums, seems like bare runs. Also, given the temps the snow that they have should be complete slop. With only 85% open, you can guess that anything steeper is either closed or should be closed -- which might be fine for you, I don't know. But, if you are going for steep stuff or good snow, stay home. (BTW, there are better places in MT for a lot less money that have much better steeps/snow/extreme ****e [e.g. BridgerBowl for steeps or Great Divide for glades and trees] but even they have no snow to speak of and not enough to have fun in the fun stuff, for sure) Take your money and go buy beer and cheese to sacrifice for a better year next year. Dave "I got my bike down yesterday" M. Oh bloody well. I am already committed at this point. We will be in Yellowstone on snowmachines the day before, so its not like I am investing travel time or $ on the venture. I am well aware of the weather as it is spring conditions here in the Tetons. At least it is thawing every day and we are getting some large-faceted crystal developement otherwise called corn. Having recently been from the Sierras, this is a favorite form of snow to me. I am fearful, but optimistic there will be enough coverage to keep me from injury. At least its a paid roadtrip. RAC |
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rosco wrote:
Dave M wrote: AstroPax wrote: On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:33:03 -0700, rosco wrote: I have never been to Big Sky and am going in a few days. Does anyone know the mountain and have a good game plan for the mountain in these scarse snow conditions? I don't have an answer to your question(s)... ...but I'll comment anyway ;) I've skied there a few times, and frankly, I wasn't too impressed with the place. Seemed like an awfule lot of rocks...rock city...especially off of the tram. And unlike Jackson's 4000+ vert, the 4,350 of advertised vert at Big Sky is not continuous. But of course, they don't tell you that little detail. Instead, they call it "Skiable Vertical": http://www.bigskyresort.com/ontheslo...ch_ots_mts.asp Big Sky also claims an average annual snowfall of 400+ inches, but in reality, the season average is more like 261". I don't like places where the marketing department uses smoke and mirrors, and Big Sky is one of them. 30" at the base, and 50" mid-mountain right now. That sounds like bare minimums to me. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time or money at this (or any) point. -Astro I'd second all of that. At this point, anything in the PNW is at bare minimums or even closed completely for lack of snow. You didn't say when you are coming but it was almost 50F in Whitefish yesterday. A buddy of mine said that the place is a ghosttown. *No one* is skiing much except the touristas. That weather pattern is expected to continue through the coming week at least with the very warm wet stuff tracking north past the coast. Big sky has _some_ OK terrain but it will all be a mass of exposed rocks, twigs, and crap this year. 30-50" seems like less than bare minimums, seems like bare runs. Also, given the temps the snow that they have should be complete slop. With only 85% open, you can guess that anything steeper is either closed or should be closed -- which might be fine for you, I don't know. But, if you are going for steep stuff or good snow, stay home. (BTW, there are better places in MT for a lot less money that have much better steeps/snow/extreme ****e [e.g. BridgerBowl for steeps or Great Divide for glades and trees] but even they have no snow to speak of and not enough to have fun in the fun stuff, for sure) Take your money and go buy beer and cheese to sacrifice for a better year next year. Dave "I got my bike down yesterday" M. Oh bloody well. I am already committed at this point. We will be in Yellowstone on snowmachines the day before, so its not like I am investing travel time or $ on the venture. I am well aware of the weather as it is spring conditions here in the Tetons. At least it is thawing every day and we are getting some large-faceted crystal developement otherwise called corn. Having recently been from the Sierras, this is a favorite form of snow to me. I am fearful, but optimistic there will be enough coverage to keep me from injury. At least its a paid roadtrip. RAC Hey, if someone else is paying and you aren't on your good skis .... Any day skiing beats a any day of working. Dave M. |
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I have to disagree with the rest of you. I skied Big Sky last year and
I thought it was great. They did have a little more snow then but I am sure you will find plenty to ski for a few days. I have skied most of the mountains in Colorado and Aleyaska in Alaska and I would have to say that Big Sky is one of the best I skied. I also love that all th elifts are jigh speed quads rosco wrote: Dave M wrote: AstroPax wrote: On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:33:03 -0700, rosco wrote: I have never been to Big Sky and am going in a few days. Does anyone know the mountain and have a good game plan for the mountain in these scarse snow conditions? I don't have an answer to your question(s)... ...but I'll comment anyway ;) I've skied there a few times, and frankly, I wasn't too impressed with the place. Seemed like an awfule lot of rocks...rock city...especially off of the tram. And unlike Jackson's 4000+ vert, the 4,350 of advertised vert at Big Sky is not continuous. But of course, they don't tell you that little detail. Instead, they call it "Skiable Vertical": http://www.bigskyresort.com/ontheslo...ch_ots_mts.asp Big Sky also claims an average annual snowfall of 400+ inches, but in reality, the season average is more like 261". I don't like places where the marketing department uses smoke and mirrors, and Big Sky is one of them. 30" at the base, and 50" mid-mountain right now. That sounds like bare minimums to me. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time or money at this (or any) point. -Astro I'd second all of that. At this point, anything in the PNW is at bare minimums or even closed completely for lack of snow. You didn't say when you are coming but it was almost 50F in Whitefish yesterday. A buddy of mine said that the place is a ghosttown. *No one* is skiing much except the touristas. That weather pattern is expected to continue through the coming week at least with the very warm wet stuff tracking north past the coast. Big sky has _some_ OK terrain but it will all be a mass of exposed rocks, twigs, and crap this year. 30-50" seems like less than bare minimums, seems like bare runs. Also, given the temps the snow that they have should be complete slop. With only 85% open, you can guess that anything steeper is either closed or should be closed -- which might be fine for you, I don't know. But, if you are going for steep stuff or good snow, stay home. (BTW, there are better places in MT for a lot less money that have much better steeps/snow/extreme ****e [e.g. BridgerBowl for steeps or Great Divide for glades and trees] but even they have no snow to speak of and not enough to have fun in the fun stuff, for sure) Take your money and go buy beer and cheese to sacrifice for a better year next year. Dave "I got my bike down yesterday" M. Oh bloody well. I am already committed at this point. We will be in Yellowstone on snowmachines the day before, so its not like I am investing travel time or $ on the venture. I am well aware of the weather as it is spring conditions here in the Tetons. At least it is thawing every day and we are getting some large-faceted crystal developement otherwise called corn. Having recently been from the Sierras, this is a favorite form of snow to me. I am fearful, but optimistic there will be enough coverage to keep me from injury. At least its a paid roadtrip. RAC |
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I found Big Sky amazing. It's *so* big. And everything is right
there on the hill. Isn't the longest run five miles or something? There were some others who posted on this resort last year with good local knowledge, I hope they post up again. Even if it *is* rosco asking for the info. "cs3r" wrote in message ups.com... I have to disagree with the rest of you. I skied Big Sky last year and I thought it was great. They did have a little more snow then but I am sure you will find plenty to ski for a few days. I have skied most of the mountains in Colorado and Aleyaska in Alaska and I would have to say that Big Sky is one of the best I skied. I also love that all th elifts are jigh speed quads rosco wrote: |
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AstroPax wrote: Seemed like an awfule lot of rocks...rock city...especially off of the tram. That was my experience in 97. The rocks on top of the tram really gouged my bases. And if you fall there you better have a helmet. But I did have fun. But I haven't been back either. Fred |
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I have not skied Big Sky.
However: They are currently reporting 33 inches at midway. One of the lifts is a very old gondola (but you don't have to ride it). Any new (to you) area is good. TCS (The Colorado Skier) Colorado Springs - Gateway to Colorado Ski Country |
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