killclimbz

Wolf Creek has plenty of beginner terrain. Maybe not as much as a large resort like Winterpark, but I am sure you would be entertained with the green and blue runs at WC. I know we'll break off into smaller groups and do our own thing. I am also sure we'll be happy to meet up at the bar when the riding day is done. I am definitely planning on getting a couple of days in the backcountry there

I would also be fine with staying in Pagosa. I definitely think that town is better to hang in. Lodging options just don't seem as inexpensive there. Plus, the pass rarely closes on the Southfork side.

killclimbz

Here is one of the lodging outfits I had in mind and another one here. I guess it comes down to numbers then we could check availability. Prices seem to range from $100-$165 night at a glance. Not bad for a 4 night stay at all. In all it could be less than $100 per person for lodging.

And yeah, I was looking at pet friendly spots. I rarely go on a snowboard trip without Cody. He's my bud, plus he loves Wolf Creek pass more than I do. I have no problem paying for the pet deposits that are generally asked for.

Mr. Right

Those cabins look good to me. Im gonna keep my eyes open and call some old friends and see if I can still get some lodging deals in Pagosa. I should have a pretty solid count as to how many people I will be bringing with me within a week or so here. It sounds like 5 days is the number which is fine with me. Can't wait, it's making me really not care about the actual west coast meet

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Mr. Right

Not sure if everyone wants the weekend to be a major chunk of this trip or not but I'm kind of liking the idea of February 22nd to the 27th being riding days and whatever type of travel time you allow yourself. If we choose these dates we have a local appreciation day and mardi gras for some fun. I haven't been to Pagosa in a while but I remember going to a really good mardi gras party down there a few years ago. Do these dates jive with everyones schedule? The 22nd is a Sunday. I can't wait! So far I have 3 other people going and I think I might land at the 10 person mark if I do well. Hey kill you mind dragging a few people out for some light hiking/bc for a day while we are up there? If so would you ask for everyone to have a beacon/shovel/etc.? Just planning ahead.

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nzboardlife

If i win 30mill in the lottery this weekend im in, i have a 1 in 38mil chance so pencil me in...

killclimbz

As far as the dates go, I think for most people it's better if we start on a Saturday. A lot of us are Mon-Fri working stiffs, so Saturday is an off day. Which down at WC even a weekend is nothing. Otherwise I am fine with the timeframe, just bump it up a day. I have to check with some coworkers. There are three of us who do the job and I know one is planning on being gone then, for a snowboard trip. The other I am pretty sure will be there so I should be fine.

I have no problems with taking people out for a bc light day. Everyone will need the beacon/shovel/probe, trifecta. For a light day and what I have in mind, it shouldn't be an issue, but you never know. That, and the fact that sometimes someone else in a different gets into trouble and you end up being support. Expect the best but prepare for the worst. That is the critical gear. For those that can come up with a splitboard, it opens up a lot more stuff to do than on snowshoes.

killclimbz

NZ, we'll expect to see you at the meet.

Snowolf

Ok here is the deal for me...I am all over this in spirit and will make every attempt to make it happen. I am with you on the backcountry Kill and will rent a split if I don`t have my own by then (I am trying to talk the Atomic rep in Hood River into letting me demo and review the Poacher) I have the essential gear plus the extras and the expeirence (I will rely on you for the continental snowpack route and go/no go assesment as I am a Cascade Cement guy)

Here is the caviat, due to my driving job, Instructing at Meadows and two Alaska trips this winter, it may or may not be possible. So, I will keep in contact with you and I will take care of my own lodging since I can`t commit and put in a deposit. I may fly commercial into Phoenix and then see if I can rent the turbo charged Cessna 182 from my old FBO at Glendale and fly myself to Pagosa or Durango, probably Durango since they have an ILS instrument approach.

I too want to ride there. When I was living in Phoenix, before I moved to Oregon I was planning on going to WC...never made it though.

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jmyers

I am new to this site, and don't know if this trip is open to everyone, but I would be way into meeting some people at WC. I am heading up for the Thanksgiving weekend. Please let me know some details. Thanks!

DrGreeNThumB420

open to anyone ^^^

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