thinking about a trip to calli end of the month

[hardline]

So after 30 years of being on snow i am thinking about taking a trip to calli for some spring riding(was watching ski school last night). i have never be anywhere in calli(snowboarding). at this point im thinking about going for 5 days. basically i want to ski till the early afternoon then sit around and drink beer for the rest of the day. i need some decompresion time. im thinking about just staying at squaw and be done with it. i would like to not to have to rent a car. but im thinking it might be fun to saty by the lake. what are some peoples opinions that have done the spring thing before. what is the PT like in tahoe? where is the best place to fly into? thanks for any info.

 

[snoseek]

Flying into Reno is pretty easy. From there you could take a shuttle (maybe 25$ each way) right to South Lake Tahoe. If you stayed in one of the casinos you could walk across the street to heavenly and easily never need a car. The rooms in the casinos are good for the money, and if you pretend to gamble the drinking is free. Server will always come back quick if you tip good at first.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Didn't Ski School take place at Whistler? Hot Dog was at Squaw..anyway it seems like a fun trip you have planned..

 

[wa-loaf]

Kirkwood. Higher elevation, keeps more snow longer. Best bet for spring. Gotta drive 1/2 hour to get there though.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Kirkwood. Higher elevation, keeps more snow longer. Best bet for spring. Gotta drive 1/2 hour to get there though.

When is Kirkwood open until?

 

[wa-loaf]

When is Kirkwood open until?

Don't know. Website says season goes to late April. I'd say call ahead.

 

[loafer89]

It seems like this year was an average to below average snow year in the Sierra with Mammoth at 342" for the year with a 7-10' base. When we where there in June of 2006 they had a 6-9' base.

 

[jerryg]

Doubtful Kirkwood will be open past 3rd week in April, That is their traditional close time and they have not announced an extension. Heavenly normally caloses then, too, bu has extended their season through the 1st week in May as they have the highes elevation of any of the Tahoe resorts and have pods that hold snow very well. Squaw will be open as well. All of these resort could ski into June, but folks in Tahoe start thinkin more about the lake this time of year.

 

[loafer89]

Mammoth will probably make it to Memorial Day Weekend or beyond, but it's a long haul from Los Angeles and a bit away from Lake Tahoe.

 

[hardline]

Mammoth will probably make it to Memorial Day Weekend or beyond, but it's a long haul from Los Angeles and a bit away from Lake Tahoe.

i was thinking about mammoth. at this point in the year im not going to be to picky. i just really need some downtime. on this last project i feel like a lost at least three years. hopefully it will be a good snow year down in chile. plan on taking two weeks down there.

 

[bobbutts]

Per Kirkwood's events calendar:
http://www.kirkwood.com/winter/calendar.php
Apr 27th - Closing Day! The final day of Kirkwood's 35th Anniversary Season is sure to be filled with plenty of spring revelry and surprises!

and
"Spring Season Pass Only $99! - Ski or ride the rest of the 08 Season"

Heavenly closes May 4th

Squaw and Alpine will both be open too.

 

[frozencorn]

Mammoth's closing date in 2006 was on July 4.

 

[DJC]

i was thinking about mammoth. at this point in the year im not going to be to picky. i just really need some downtime. on this last project i feel like a lost at least three years. hopefully it will be a good snow year down in chile. plan on taking two weeks down there.

Snowbird will be open weekends until at least Memorial Day, and I bet into June. Fly into SLC and take a shuttle to the mountain. Ski and stay packages from 99 bucks a night. There won't be much going on at night up there, but just ski your butt off during the day, drink beers on the tram deck in the afternoon, and pass out. Rinse and repeat.

Just note that in May they are only open Friday, Sat, Sunday.

 

[hardline]

Snowbird will be open weekends until at least Memorial Day, and I bet into June. Fly into SLC and take a shuttle to the mountain. Ski and stay packages from 99 bucks a night. There won't be much going on at night up there, but just ski your butt off during the day, drink beers on the tram deck in the afternoon, and pass out. Rinse and repeat.

Just note that in May they are only open Friday, Sat, Sunday.

i had thought about that but this will be durring the week mon to fri. when does the bird scale back operations. maybe ill just do the 21st throught the 25. i have never done spring in ootah.

 

[DJC]

i had thought about that but this will be durring the week mon to fri. when does the bird scale back operations. maybe ill just do the 21st throught the 25. i have never done spring in ootah.

Open daily thru May 11th, weekends to Memorial Day at least

 

[hardline]

Open daily thru May 11th, weekends to Memorial Day at least

thanks. i really hate making desicions. my brain is fried from running to many jobs.