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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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Wed Oct 28, 15 1:08 pm Re: Fusion Pass |
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bigjohn wrote: | Blazeheliski wrote: |
Considering the season last year - a Fusion pass is essentially just a Timberline pass. Was skibowl even open once last year? |
Thanks Blazehelski,
I hadn't realized there was another option. It appears I can get a timberline only ticket for $399, or a fusion pass for $499.
https://tickets.timberlinelodge.com/ItemList.aspx?node_id=369861
http://www.mthoodfusionpass.com/buy-your-pass/
Now I need to decide if the extra benefits of a fusion pass are worth $100.
FYI for everybody, early discounts are only til November 8th for both Timberline and Meadows. |
I've heard ads on the radio this year and many years in the past that if you purchase a new Subaru from one of the PDX dealers, they will throw in 2 fusion passes. |
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bigjohn
Since 13 Mar 2012
663 Posts
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Wed Oct 28, 15 1:28 pm Re: Fusion Pass |
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Sasquatch wrote: |
I've heard ads on the radio this year and many years in the past that if you purchase a new Subaru from one of the PDX dealers, they will throw in 2 fusion passes. |
Spend $30k, save $1,000
Hey all, I found a great article focused on this year's El nino forcasted effects specific to Oregon here:
http://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/naturalresources/documents/weather/dlongrange.pdf
Basic summary for November through January:
-Above average temperatures, but not nearly as warm as last year.
-About 70-80% of average precipitation and mountain snow.
-Brief cold periods possible, but extreme/prolonged cold unlikely. _________________ Kiting starts at 40MPH |
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navi
Since 23 Aug 2014
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Mon Nov 09, 15 8:47 am |
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got a 10x pass. pretty confident I can burn through that. Probably gonna hit up Revelstoke / Fernie in late Feb to get a more guaranteed pow fix. |
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kitebug
Since 27 Apr 2015
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Hood River
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Mon Nov 09, 15 1:05 pm |
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Those damn environmentalists, always ruining our fun!
I decided to split my time up higher at Timberline due to the higher snow levels due to CLIMATE CHANGE. So I didn't get a Meadows pass. I'm going to go for the $59 passes online (blackout dates apply!). I figure if I split my time and plan ahead I'll go over by at most $100 and have more options.
Maybe if we listened to the environmentalists we'ld still be getting some snow. Bonus that when we recreate in the Gorge there isn't a shopping mall and casino at every turn or 10X as many barges hauling coal and oil down the river. As well as overfilled coal trains dumping a ton of coal per mile. Also the damn environmentalists like River Keepers have kept pressure on Hanford to contain the nuclear waste from entering the Columbia. Plus they have a really great page that shows the e-coli and bacteria levels at the event site through the season.
Casting stones from glass houses. Like it or not we all live in this environment and so we're all environmentalists. _________________ Be the wind |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
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Hood River Kite Shop
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Mon Nov 09, 15 1:47 pm |
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Hey Navi, don't be telling everyone about Fernie
_________________ Windance Boardshop- Hood River
www.windance.com |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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Seattle
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Mon Nov 09, 15 3:14 pm |
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Could i have a little OT question here? Do you know of any place in Portland where I could rent performance downhill skis? I used the rental at Meadows and Next Adventure last year, and while NA had some nice freestyle/pow skis they had terrible selection of downhill and Meadows skis are barely passable. I'm a good skier but don't ski enough in a year to buy a $1000+ ski setup. _________________ My pictures of the beautiful PNW
http://behindtheviewfinder.com |
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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Mon Nov 09, 15 3:53 pm Mountain Shop / Second Wind |
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Mountain Shop in Portland rents quality gear. I believe some / one kiters work there as well. http://www.mountainshop.net/rentals
Check with Pepi at 2nd Wind in Hood River, I believe he rents DH & Nordic gear _________________ Slingshot | Ride Engine |Try before you buy | PM me
Join the Columbia Gorge Water Sports Association. http://gorgewindsurfing.org/ |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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Mon Nov 09, 15 4:01 pm Re: Mountain Shop / Second Wind |
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Jonpnw wrote: | Mountain Shop in Portland rents quality gear. I believe some / one kiters work there as well. http://www.mountainshop.net/rentals
Check with Pepi at 2nd Wind in Hood River, I believe he rents DH & Nordic gear |
Thanks I'll try Mountain Shop next time I'll be heading out to Mt. Hood. _________________ My pictures of the beautiful PNW
http://behindtheviewfinder.com |
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
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Mon Nov 09, 15 4:09 pm |
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voy-tech wrote: | Could i have a little OT question here? Do you know of any place in Portland where I could rent performance downhill skis? I used the rental at Meadows and Next Adventure last year, and while NA had some nice freestyle/pow skis they had terrible selection of downhill and Meadows skis are barely passable. I'm a good skier but don't ski enough in a year to buy a $1000+ ski setup. |
Did you use the rental shop at Meadows or the demo shop? It has been a while since I have used it - but the demo shop used to have quite a few of the high end skis available. There is a huge difference between the demo shop and the rental shop. Of course the prices are higher for demo gear.
The Mountain Shop has been good to skiers for many years also. They have been serving NW skiers for many years. So checking them out as stated above is certainly worth your time. |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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Mon Nov 09, 15 4:42 pm |
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Blazeheliski wrote: | voy-tech wrote: | Could i have a little OT question here? Do you know of any place in Portland where I could rent performance downhill skis? I used the rental at Meadows and Next Adventure last year, and while NA had some nice freestyle/pow skis they had terrible selection of downhill and Meadows skis are barely passable. I'm a good skier but don't ski enough in a year to buy a $1000+ ski setup. |
Did you use the rental shop at Meadows or the demo shop? It has been a while since I have used it - but the demo shop used to have quite a few of the high end skis available. There is a huge difference between the demo shop and the rental shop. Of course the prices are higher for demo gear. |
I used the rental shop - I got some vouchers for a skipass + rental from liftopia, not doing that again this year _________________ My pictures of the beautiful PNW
http://behindtheviewfinder.com |
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