'11/'12 PNW Snow Thread

**cynosure vw** · 10-18-2011 04:32 AM

168 atomic! Bought it when I was riding in Utah 2 seasons ago, super nice for the pow but time to get something smaller for this snow. LA NINA gonna be a good season!

**Vangruver** · 10-19-2011 02:12 PM

looking forward to the season!

**Phreshnphunky** · 10-19-2011 02:13 PM

Hey all.

Haven't really spent much time in this section other than right after the Great Canadian car show, showing pictures and what not.

But I thought I'd throw up any offers on gear.

I work directly with suppliers in Canada, and can get gear for cheaper than what you can get from dogfunk and or other other online retailers.

If there is any interest, I can get gear from the following companies.

32 boots/jackets/pants, dragon goggles, special blend/four square [limited availability], holden pants/jackets, airblaster pants jackets, nitro boards/bindings/boots, dakine, union bindings, and forum boots/boards/bindings.

Just post up here, or send me a message.

I come through the Pacific Northwest often, as I have friends in Seattle. and having a Nexus for border crossing comes in handy.

**RoadRunner219** · 10-19-2011 08:38 PM

Purchase tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/201803

**Arsigi** · 10-20-2011 01:27 PM

**e1z1r1a** · 10-20-2011 01:31 PM

^^^^^^^^^^awesome^^^^^^^^^

**VW4life** · 10-20-2011 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by -RalleyTuned-

If you can get out to the zones, we are happy to make runs work. there is also a sled rental place across the street from my house if you want to do a day out this winter, we have a bunch of spots!

Tell me more about the rentals...any details like cost, time and do you throw it in the snow and take off or do you need to haul it somewhere?

**RoadRunner219** · 10-21-2011 02:58 AM

The shop is here, in Easton sooooo... for those who have never been here.... that means there's snow on the roads, designated sled lanes, and posted sled speed limits and stop signs, etc

This is a sled town. Most ride them rather than drive their cars. Long story short, you can sled from the shop to wherever you're headed

509-656-3058

Their rates:

Standard Single Sled Full Day(8hr) | Half Day(4hr)
Weekday (Mon.-Fri.) $175.00 | $115.00
Weekend (Sat.-Sun.) $225.00 | $150.00

Standard Double Sled Full Day(8hr) | Half Day(4hr)
Weekday (Mon.-Fri.) $200.00 | $140.00
Weekend (Sat.-Sun.) $250.00 | $175.00

**********GET 10% OFF BY PAYING WITH CASH**********

Holiday's are considered Weekend Rates

**VW4life** · 10-22-2011 05:38 PM

Wow thats awesome! We need to gather a couple days this year where we all go out on some sleds. I am coming to easton for sure.

Thanks for the details.

**Half Pint** · 10-23-2011 02:06 PM

I approve of this thread

**16volt** · 10-23-2011 11:45 PM

Cruised through REI this weekend...nothing awesome found. But I was excited to actually be shopping for new gear.

**-RalleyTuned-** · 10-24-2011 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by 16volt

Cruised through REI this weekend...nothing awesome found. But I was excited to actually be shopping for new gear.

Hit up the big tent sale that is coming up, backcountry.com has some super good deals in their outlet store too, i buy almost all my stuff through them

**16volt** · 10-25-2011 01:11 AM

What big tent sale? We need to sync up when the mountain opens. Also, i need a ride in the passat. I was so close to pulling the trigger on that thing/

**-RalleyTuned-** · 10-25-2011 12:33 PM

Right on the front page man!
October 28-30: Ski Fever - WA Convention Center - Ski/Snowboard Sales and Swap

or talk to this guy?

Originally Posted by Phreshnphunky

Hey all.

Haven't really spent much time in this section other than right after the Great Canadian car show, showing pictures and what not.

But I thought I'd throw up any offers on gear.

I work directly with suppliers in Canada, and can get gear for cheaper than what you can get from dogfunk and or other other online retailers.

If there is any interest, I can get gear from the following companies.

32 boots/jackets/pants, dragon goggles, special blend/four square [limited availability], holden pants/jackets, airblaster pants jackets, nitro boards/bindings/boots, dakine, union bindings, and forum boots/boards/bindings.

Just post up here, or send me a message.

I come through the Pacific Northwest often, as I have friends in Seattle. and having a Nexus for border crossing comes in handy.

**GLI Trevor** · 10-25-2011 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by 16volt

Cruised through REI this weekend...nothing awesome found. But I was excited to actually be shopping for new gear.

Love working at zumiez, I got to shop around before anyone saw the new gear lol. And the discount is nice too, even though I don't like a majority of the stuff we carry I can find some lol.

**timmiller05** · 10-28-2011 07:21 PM

SNOWING ON BAKER!!!!

**roccostud** · 10-29-2011 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by sway162

These were taken at Big White in BC. There known for their snow ghosts!

Great snow up there. Also loved Silver Star which is farther north.......was there last year.

I was at Big White in Feb of this year. I have never been so cold in my life.

Even locals were impressed by the cold temps. I plan to do some back country skiing this winter and stretch it in to the summer, conditions permitting. I bought my seasons pass to Stevens this year. I'll be up there for many sundays and mondays to come.

**RoadRunner219** · 11-01-2011 02:18 PM

STEVENS PASS US2 and SNOQUALMIE PASS I90

THURSDAY - SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES NEAR 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT - MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET.

FRIDAY - MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET.

FRIDAY NIGHT - MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET.

SATURDAY - RAIN OR SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET.

SATURDAY NIGHT - SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET.

SUNDAY - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET.

SUNDAY NIGHT - MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET.

MONDAY - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET.

**Nico.** · 11-01-2011 10:19 PM

^ beat me to it!!

**RoadRunner219** · 11-05-2011 02:13 AM

Central Washington University this Thursday:

**Nico.** · 11-14-2011 12:32 AM

Crystal is predicting an early opening this weekend.

**-RalleyTuned-** · 11-14-2011 12:37 AM

Both Baker and Crystal are aiming for opening on the 17th, the race is on!

**RoadRunner219** · 11-15-2011 01:10 PM

Who's going to the Backcountry Film Festival this Saturday?!

**-RalleyTuned-** · 11-15-2011 01:15 PM

I am!

Weather for wednesday is look stellar

WSDOT:

"BREEZY...RAIN...SNOW. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 7 TO 15 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET INCREASING TO 3000 FEET IN THE AFTERNOON. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES NEAR 30. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH."

**Arsigi** · 11-15-2011 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by -RalleyTuned-

I am!

I'm shocked!

We're supposed to get a bit over here Wednesday, and then some decent accumulation this weekend.

**sway162** · 11-15-2011 03:31 PM

If they open, I will be at Crystal this Friday!

Originally Posted by roccostud

I was at Big White in Feb of this year. I have never been so cold in my life.

Even locals were impressed by the cold temps. I plan to do some back country skiing this winter and stretch it in to the summer, conditions permitting. I bought my seasons pass to Stevens this year. I'll be up there for many sundays and mondays to come.

Right on! Yeah I hear you.....the temps are bone chilling! You should try out Silver Start, their sister resort sometime soon. They have great tree runs.

**Nico.** · 11-16-2011 01:47 AM

i'll probably be at crystal sunday.

**RoadRunner219** · 11-16-2011 12:32 PM

So ready to start touring! Any splitboarders on here? I'm thinking Weds next week...

**BHairVW** · 11-16-2011 01:17 PM

CRYSTAL OPENS THIS WEEKEND AND IM SO PUMPED.

Who goes to white pass on here? Wouldn't mind meeting up with people there a weekend or two this season

LMK.

**Arsigi** · 11-16-2011 01:53 PM

Not related specifically to this thread, but I just saw this article on 'avalanche airbags' and thought it was pretty neat: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/t...system-abs-ve/

**RoadRunner219** · 11-16-2011 03:41 PM

Ron, those came out a couple years ago and really are SO AWESOME. But they're not cheap at ALL.

Another good option is an Avalung. This little gadget helps extend your survival time if buried from 15 to over 45 minutes! http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com...alung-ii-sling

P.S. Always always always wear a beacon in the BC and have a partner who is wearing one as well. And know how to use it! Backcountry Safety Info

Dumping really cold snow up here right now

**Tnewc27** · 11-16-2011 04:21 PM

holy $hite!

I wants one!

**-RalleyTuned-** · 11-17-2011 04:23 PM

Anyone not of facebook or scowering the interwebs:

Summit at Snoqualmie-West- will be open sat

Stevens Pass just announced a sat opening as well

Baker and Crystal are scheduled to open tomorrow

I think that Mission Ridge has also announced an opening day soon...

GAAAAME OOOOON!

**VW4life** · 11-17-2011 04:27 PM

Boom! Cant wait.

**DowNnOuTDubin** · 11-17-2011 06:28 PM

Mt. Hood Meadows has a limited opening Saturday. Depending on how much more snow they get the more lifts they will open up.

VWVortex

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