Post by carlin on Feb 28, 2008 22:50:56 GMT -5
I'm looking for a group to go ski and snowboard either snowbowl or sunrise some time in the near future. The snow is packed powder, with highs in the 50s, so it might be a bit sticky. If you're warm blooded its t-shirt or sweater weather, though, which is always fun for a day on the mountain.
The base is 107-112 at Sunrise and 106 at Snowbowl.
Costs:
Snowbowl
48$ for an all day ticket (9-4), less for a half day (40 on the weekends, 33 on weekdays, goes from 12-4)
Rentals at snowbowl are 25 for a full skiing package (skis, boots, poles), 17 for a half day, and 30 for a snowboard and boots, 22 for a half day.
Summit
Lift tickets are 46$, 36$ for a half day (9-12:30 or 12:30-4)
Summit has ski rentals for 24$ and snowboard rentals for 38$, with lower prices if you want less of the gear. The full list for prices is at www.sunriseskipark.com/rentalshop.shtml
Gas money will need to be paid either way. Snowbowl is 170 miles or so, Sunrise is about 270.
Morning temperatures are below freezing for both resorts, so snow should be decent. (dare I hope for corn snow?) Off-trails will probably be sticky and slow, though.
Snowbowl looks like it has better steep terrain, from what I've read, but is smaller with slower lifts. Summit is bigger, but flatter. It has three mountains, though, so there should be some steep terrain for those who like speed.
If anyone has a different destination they would like to suggest, go right ahead.
When:
Whenever there are drivers available who want to go, really. I don't have a car, so someone (or some people) with cars will have to want to do this trip to make it happen.
Supplies:
Obviously having your own gear is good. Definitely plan on a possibility of being cold and wet, so bring waterproof pants, a rain jacket, and gloves or mittens, with a warm layer to go underneath. Gloves or mittens are a must, especially if you plan on snowboarding (not so sure about skiers, not being one myself.) Eye protection in the form of either goggles or sun glasses is highly suggested, not only to prevent snow blindness, but also to stop little stinging bits of ice from hitting you in the eyes if you hit the breaks over a hard patch. This is painful, speaking from experiance. Hats are recommended, too, although not needed. Lastly, I'm probably required to say that you should have a helmet, especially if you like tree runs/jumps, as head injuries are not fun. Bring a change of socks, too.
E-mail me at Carlin.Kersch@asu.edu or post here if you're interested and I'll put together a list of times. I'm available thursday afternoons and weekends, although time can be made for a day at the mountain.
The base is 107-112 at Sunrise and 106 at Snowbowl.
Costs:
Snowbowl
48$ for an all day ticket (9-4), less for a half day (40 on the weekends, 33 on weekdays, goes from 12-4)
Rentals at snowbowl are 25 for a full skiing package (skis, boots, poles), 17 for a half day, and 30 for a snowboard and boots, 22 for a half day.
Summit
Lift tickets are 46$, 36$ for a half day (9-12:30 or 12:30-4)
Summit has ski rentals for 24$ and snowboard rentals for 38$, with lower prices if you want less of the gear. The full list for prices is at www.sunriseskipark.com/rentalshop.shtml
Gas money will need to be paid either way. Snowbowl is 170 miles or so, Sunrise is about 270.
Morning temperatures are below freezing for both resorts, so snow should be decent. (dare I hope for corn snow?) Off-trails will probably be sticky and slow, though.
Snowbowl looks like it has better steep terrain, from what I've read, but is smaller with slower lifts. Summit is bigger, but flatter. It has three mountains, though, so there should be some steep terrain for those who like speed.
If anyone has a different destination they would like to suggest, go right ahead.
When:
Whenever there are drivers available who want to go, really. I don't have a car, so someone (or some people) with cars will have to want to do this trip to make it happen.
Supplies:
Obviously having your own gear is good. Definitely plan on a possibility of being cold and wet, so bring waterproof pants, a rain jacket, and gloves or mittens, with a warm layer to go underneath. Gloves or mittens are a must, especially if you plan on snowboarding (not so sure about skiers, not being one myself.) Eye protection in the form of either goggles or sun glasses is highly suggested, not only to prevent snow blindness, but also to stop little stinging bits of ice from hitting you in the eyes if you hit the breaks over a hard patch. This is painful, speaking from experiance. Hats are recommended, too, although not needed. Lastly, I'm probably required to say that you should have a helmet, especially if you like tree runs/jumps, as head injuries are not fun. Bring a change of socks, too.
E-mail me at Carlin.Kersch@asu.edu or post here if you're interested and I'll put together a list of times. I'm available thursday afternoons and weekends, although time can be made for a day at the mountain.