melcooke
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Please share information you have related to truck camping in ski resort parking lots or spots very near them.
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We got one last year and absolutely loved it so we got it again. Highly recommend it.nvanhoog said:Looking at getting an Indy pass and exploring more independent resorts this year
Kolockum said:We got one last year and absolutely loved it so we got it again. Highly recommend it.
One thing I will add having worked with snow removal at ski resorts and surrounding areas; is try to only camp in designated places or be ready to move in the middle of the night when asked. Obviously when it is snowing, equipment will be out working, but most people don't understand how much work goes on when it is not snowing. Snow banks need to get blown back, parking lots graded, drainage/push holes cleared, etc.
Weather for BC touring: There normally is a weather window often referred to as Jun-uary sometime at the end of January or early February of very stable weather and manageable avi risk. This is the ideal window for doing big winter ascents/descents or just go ski every day. It's as close to Utah bluebird days as the Cascades getWallowa said:Ok.....I am in...bought the Indy Pass..plan to take all water out of my Hawk FWC [Tundra] and carry my 7 gallon jug in cab...
Currently planning about 3 weeks to cover many of the hills in Wash., Idaho, and Mont. Right now thinking West to East...starting at White Pass ending at Lost Trail.
Seeking advice: My thought is to plan the 'ski bum tour' during February; any comments on the best 3 weeks to give this a go? Another month? Looking for snow and to miss school crowds.
I will post my route plan when developed and of course hooking up with like minded folks along the way would work.
Phil
Kolockum said:Weather for BC touring: There normally is a weather window often referred to as Jun-uary sometime at the end of January or early February of very stable weather and manageable avi risk. This is the ideal window for doing big winter ascents/descents or just go ski every day. It's as close to Utah bluebird days as the Cascades get
Final note: Hurricane Ridge is not really worth the drive past the cascades. White pass and mission ridge are great with 49 Degrees North being my favorite. Weekdays are the best.