DrGreeNThumB420

i vote wolf creek

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cifex

2nd killclimbz nomination

i'd like to do wolf creek but i won't be able to do a full week this year and its so far from the airport.

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killclimbz

I vote for Wolf Creek too. Nightlife will be about the same as SLC but at least there are liquor stores and real bars in the area. Women on the other had, well you better bring 'em.

Cifex, do me a favor and check flights to airports around there.

Durango would be the closest, around 90 minutes away. I suspect it's too pricey but if not, it would make sense for us to get a place in Pagosa.

Alburquerque might be an option. I'll mapquest that one. I suspect it's about 3 hours away maybe less.

Colorado Springs. Something like 3 1/2 hours

DIA, that's a solid 5 hours, but it's a nice drive when it's not snowing.

On the last three airports if the turn out to be the options, than staying in South Fork makes a little more sense. The nice thing about South Fork is if the Pass (therefore ski area) get nailed with storms, it rarely closes on that side. There aren't many avalanche paths that threaten the road like the West side. South Fork isn't as nice as Pagosa, but it would do.

Dates: Does everyone think the Martin Luther King weekend is a good weekend? Hopefully most peeps get that holiday. An extra day, maybe enough incentive to make a 5 day trip a 6 day trip? You know, make it a little longer. That would be the weekend of the 17th of January. I am open to other later dates too. Unless Wolf Creek starts off dry the snow should be very plentiful by then. Last year I think they almost hit 600" and had a 100" base by January.

cifex

Durango connects with 4 airports. I was not able to find any flights on the websites. Personally, I am only going to be able to do 4 days at most. It's not practical for me to go if it's Wolf Creek as I would be traveling half the trip.

Frontier Airlines
via Denver 800-432-1359
United Express
via Denver 800-864-8331
US Airways/America West
via Phoenix 800-428-4322
Delta Connection
via Salt Lake City 800-221-1212



The following Airline fly into Alburquerque:

American Airlines
Nonstop service to Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth with connections around the nation and world.
Telephone 1-800-433-7300

Continental Airlines
leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
Continental Airlines
Nonstop service to Houston and Newark with connections to many national and international destinations.
Telephone 1-800-525-0280

Delta Airlines leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
Delta Air Lines
Nonstop service to Atlanta, Salt Lake City and Cincinnati with connections across the nation and world.
Telephone 1-800-221-1212

Frontier Airlines leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
Frontier Airlines
Nonstop service to Denver with regional connections.
Telephone 1-800-432-1359

Great Lakes Airlines Leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
Great Lakes Airlines
Service to ABQ from Silver City and Clovis. Service to Santa Fe from ABQ. Service to Denver from Santa Fe. Telephone 1-800-554-5111

New Mexico Airlines Leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
New Mexico Airlines
Commuter Airline with service to ABQ from Carlsbad, Hobbs and Santa Fe. Service to expand in Fall to several more cities.
Telephone 1-888-564-6119

Northwest Airlines leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
Northwest Airlines
Nonstop service to Minneapolis-St. Paul and connections around North America and world.
Telephone 1-800-225-2525

Southwest Airlines leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
Southwest Airlines
By far the largest carrier at the Sunport, Southwest offers nonstop service to Dallas Love Field, Denver (service begins 11/4/07), Phoenix, El Paso, Lubbock, Midland, Baltimore-Washington, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Chicago, Orlando, San Diego, Oakland, Houston, Kansas City, Amarillo, Tucson and Tampa.
Telephone 1-800-435-9792

United Airlines leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
United Airlines
Nonstop service to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington-Dulles with connections around the nation and world.
Telephone 1-800-241-6522

US Airways Leaving Albuquerque - Official City Website, click for disclaimer
US Airways
Nonstop service to Phoenix and Las Vegas with connections across the country.
Telephone 1-800-235-9292

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neednsnow

I am with Cifex. Last year when we were talking about this trip, as enticing as Wolf Creek sounds,(Dr. Green and Mr. Right made one hell of a pitch, too) it is way too far removed for us east-coasters. Between traveling to the airport, waiting for departure, landing, and then having to drive another 3-4 hours to get to the mtn, I'm just not feeling it. I have heard many many good things about the SLC area. I vote SLC over MLK weekend. I would be able to travel in thursday night and leave monday morning.

Ride girl, I have always been a fan of Breck/Summit CO. (again others can attest to this), but I doubt you'll be disappointed with SLC and I don't think it's out of the way for you.

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mpdsnowman

Here is my one cent for what its worth....

SLC would be easier for travelers and obviously that means consideration.

As far as the dryness I can say this. When we were at SLC I literally found a prime liquor store 5 minutes from the airport. I know some people who live in SLC(nobody from any forum) and they tell me since the olympics booze and beer are much easier to get, the state monitors it. Of course I dont remember anyone being without beer or booze when we were there. Many who drive would bring their favorite beers anyway so the dry situation isnt dry.

I loved Utah. The people there were really friendly and cool. My experiences were the terrain was steeper(not saying Colorado doesnt have steep terrain). I really liked Powder Mountain. I admit I didnt go south other than brighton..but then again was perfectly happy with where we were..It had everything. Took about a little over an hour to get up there from the airport, renting a car was cheap and simple, returning it was just as easy. The house was on the mountain road, 20 minutes away(one road its that big).

The thing I really liked about Powder Mountain was it had all types of riding to accomodate everyone..yet the place had a low key atmosphere...plus they have a bus to pickup bc riders at the pickup point.


For the what its worth department, SLC has everything! convenience, conditions, epic times...not to say Wolf Creek dont, ive never been there but if travel is an issue I dont see many going..except the locals in CO..

Again... my one cent!!!!
Waiting for the shuttle bus.


Here is the shuttle bus that picks up the BC riders from the pickup point.


Utah is beautiful!!!to say the least!I love this shot!, great terrain for everyones riding ability.

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sevenvii

WC is really close to me, but I wouldnt mind hitting SLC either. I have never ski'd/ridden outside my state and would love to some day. If SLC was the destination would it mainly be resort riding, or do we have a local there who knows good BC spots too?

killclimbz

I know of some resort accessed bc and some really good hike to stuff. Though it's a big day. Something like 3k vert to get your first drop. Super worthy stuff though. I can probably get a local or two to be tour guides depending on where that would be.
Myself, I would probably do about half resort and half in the backcountry. I would like to do some of the Big and Little Cottonwood bc. Cardiac ridge looks hella fun and many other spots. I chat with a few Wasatch splitters on splitboard.com so I would probably be able to get one or two of them to give a tour.

Nightlife does suck there. It's what you bring, not much in the way of bars. Loading up a couple of cases of beer for the trip isn't a problem though...

DrGreeNThumB420

i would just bring a bunch of weed and booze.....but really we need a final decision on where......WC i would really like but if it a travel issue they we will go somwhere else

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cifex

Salt Lake City Bars & Nightlife

Park City Nightlife | Utah.com

From what I understand, Utah has some night life....but they have some weird law where you have to buy a membership. or someone has to vouch for you (i think there is some thing where people put up quarters on the bar if they want to let you in)

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