MiniStiGuy Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'll be going up boarding again but as of right now I'm not sure what finances I have available so I can't go. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetErDun Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'll be going up boarding again but as of right now I'm not sure what finances I have available so I can't go. No worries, I am in the same boat. Next tine! Infamous Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari_OutbackWagon Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Says snow up until tonight at Mammoth. Think chains will be required for Friday to Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Are you kidding? Isn't that why you bought a Subaru? There might still be some snow left on the road on Sat but just use your common sense and you'll be all right. I don't roll on snow tires and don't put on chains and have never gotten stuck in Mammoth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 snow Does Hitler like or dislike snow? (choose your answer wisely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 C'mon, I know you are down, I am still down for a 1 day to Mammoth? Sorry, my body's too old to take that kind of beating, unless we can hop into your car. From my experience gas roundtrip is about $110. Split 2 way it's not bad. But you should really try to make your gas money & mileage worth while by staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Are you kidding? Isn't that why you bought a Subaru? There might still be some snow left on the road on Sat but just use your common sense and you'll be all right. I don't roll on snow tires and don't put on chains and have never gotten stuck in Mammoth! You still need to carry though. The CHP will ask to see the chains, even though our cars dont need them in R1/R2 conditions. I've been turned around by the cops on the drive up from Bishop because I wasn't carrying chains, even thought they weren't required on our cars at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari_OutbackWagon Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Are you kidding? Isn't that why you bought a Subaru? There might still be some snow left on the road on Sat but just use your common sense and you'll be all right. I don't roll on snow tires and don't put on chains and have never gotten stuck in Mammoth! I know, I drive a lot in the snow, but the CHP are such chain nazis . Better carry them just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've never gotten stopped by them up there. They just waved me by when they saw the Subaru...guess I've been lucky. In SoCal it's a different story. The CHPs down here are chain nazis! Don't blame them though cuz most of the people don't know how to drive as soon as the weather turns foul. So when are you going up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 cuz most of the people don't know how to drive as soon as the weather turns foul. The truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I never have used chains I buy cables instead. UPDATE the news said mammoth just got 46-50 inch base... OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I never have used chains I buy cables instead. UPDATE the news said mammoth just got 46-50 inch base... There's nothing to smile about if you can't be up there. Nevertheless I'll get to spend New Year up there so I guess it's still all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 SB BP5: Look for me between the 25th and the 6th, as well as pretty much every weekend after that. I'll be up there in my BSM 05 LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 That's rad! You get to spend that much time up there over the holiday period? My buddies and I will be there 31st ~ 3rd for sure. And I'm always looking for Mammoth partners! Maybe we can hit up the mountains together this coming year. Is your BP stock appearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari_OutbackWagon Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Went up to Mammoth, last Friday night to Saturday. Stayed at the ghetto-fab Motel 6, got the last room they had and crammed it with 4 people. Twas 8 degrees when we arrived, however Saturday was beautiful, 48 degrees and sunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Are you kidding? Isn't that why you bought a Subaru? There might still be some snow left on the road on Sat but just use your common sense and you'll be all right. I don't roll on snow tires and don't put on chains and have never gotten stuck in Mammoth! I have never driven in the snow on any car...every time I've gone skiing went on a tour bus or someone else drove. Getting the itch to break-in the Subie in the snow and will try to take some photos. So basically as long as the chains/cables aren't mandatory...and there is not fresh powder or icy conditions, should be good to go? What's the closest place from So Cal to get to some decent snow? Hoping to find something a lot closer than Tahoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I have never driven in the snow on any car...every time I've gone skiing went on a tour bus or someone else drove. Getting the itch to break-in the Subie in the snow and will try to take some photos. So basically as long as the chains/cables aren't mandatory...and there is not fresh powder or icy conditions, should be good to go? What's the closest place from So Cal to get to some decent snow? Hoping to find something a lot closer than Tahoe. Tour bus? I've never heard such option before in SoCal. Yes, you NEED to bring your BP up to the mountains otherwise you're not doing it any justice. SoCal mountain roads are usually clear w/ no restrictions. But it'd be a good idea to check with CalTrans before heading out. I've got their up to the minute road condition hotline on speed dial. Depending on your experience and how comfortable you are, it is possible to navigate through snow covered roads w/o snow tires or chains. The nearest ski resort to the greater LA region is Mountain Die (High) but just from the way you see me referring to the resort you know I'm not a big fan of the place. Snow Valley is also about the same distance. But personally I go to the resorts up in the city of Big Bear Lake (mostly Bear Mountain) for day trips. They're definitely A LOT closer than Tahoe and you'd be surprised the snow condition isn't that bad (I think people bash on man-made snow too much). Or if you insist on the real big mountain experience you can hit up Mammoth like I do. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 That's rad! You get to spend that much time up there over the holiday period? My buddies and I will be there 31st ~ 3rd for sure. And I'm always looking for Mammoth partners! Maybe we can hit up the mountains together this coming year. Is your BP stock appearing? I'm here now. Conditions are great and the crowds are surprisingly reasonable. Will probably spend some more time over at June as the NYE crowds show up this weekend. Stock looking Silver cept for STI BBSs (pretty far from stock under the hood though:)). Look for me parking over by Chair 4. Hope to see you up here. Its COOOLLLD too.. 0 deg F tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Tour bus? I've never heard such option before in SoCal. Yes, you NEED to bring your BP up to the mountains otherwise you're not doing it any justice. SoCal mountain roads are usually clear w/ no restrictions. But it'd be a good idea to check with CalTrans before heading out. I've got their up to the minute road condition hotline on speed dial. Depending on your experience and how comfortable you are, it is possible to navigate through snow covered roads w/o snow tires or chains. The nearest ski resort to the greater LA region is Mountain Die (High) but just from the way you see me referring to the resort you know I'm not a big fan of the place. Snow Valley is also about the same distance. But personally I go to the resorts up in the city of Big Bear Lake (mostly Bear Mountain) for day trips. They're definitely A LOT closer than Tahoe and you'd be surprised the snow condition isn't that bad (I think people bash on man-made snow too much). Or if you insist on the real big mountain experience you can hit up Mammoth like I do. Hope this helps. Yeah I hate Mountain High too. Only been there ONCE...right after I got back from Salt Lake City. It was a joke in comparison, made me never want to go back. Thanks for the tip on Snow Valley and Big Bear Lake...broke right now can't afford the gas all the way to Tahoe. Sounds like a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0ebert Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Who's doing Mammoth this weekend? I'll be there right next to Eagle lodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I will be. Probably at June though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I'm going to canada at the end of the month. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I"ll be up there saturday to tuesday... probably gonna board out of canyon.... Mike SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0ebert Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Nice... I have a feeling this weekend is going to be super packed. Good idea going to June, but seeing as how were staying walking distance from the lifts I don't think anyone will be up for the drive. I'll be on the lookout for the Legacys but I'll be heading up in a beige lifted diesel GMC truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This weekend is going to be packed, especially after last weekend's storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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