Cancelled :( TDH snowboard/ski trip to Mammoth Mountain Dec 28th-Jan 3rd-See post 74

BRECKENRIDGE, CO

The Snowboarders Paradise!

Started snowboarding when I was 15 and still going strong 22 years later!
But where ever it is, as long as there's powder, it's all good!

Beginner only.. but yeah I board

Just got caught the tail end of the Spring ski season at Tahoe a couple weeks back. Started boarding over ten years ago and never went back to skiing. Been casually boarding the past 10 years and love surfin' the snow.

Wow I'd love to....btw I've never seen snow....lol

If you saw ESB then you've seen snow

Mammoth and Big Bear for me. it was an epic season to say the least. plenty of snow even for California. we should all hook up and share a cabin. that would be a blast.

Mammoth, Big Bear, and the ones around Vegas are good for me!

I was at Mountain High yesterday
I wasn't boarding, but the crew were
Snow is pretty much gone now

I would be down 100%. Hope to have a new board finished and in possession by next season. I also have access to multiple places at Mammoth.

Sounds interesting, I will check out the resorts, Is it guaranteed snow?

On the subject of snowboards, does anyone here own the "Boba" Ride board, I am sure it was the Yukon, from about 2000/2001. I wish I had snagged one of those, It is like the board never existed now. I understand they were sued by Lucasfilm and they had to destroy them, I can't even find a photo of one now!

Geeze you guys are all nuts! Snow is freezing cold! As soon as they invent sand boarding you can catch me at the dunes where it is warm and dry! LOL

They already have http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandboarding

I used to hate the cold and the snow too...until I started snowboarding

I suck at snowboarding but I still love doing it.
=P

Ive never been in real snow before, and Ive always wanted to try snowboarding..

Well, if we plan a trip, anyone is invited to join us, regardless of your skill level Brak's and I are just beginners, our first time was at the beginning of March. You would have a blast tubachris85x!

Originally Posted by Mirax H

Well, if we plan a trip, anyone is invited to join us, regardless of your skill level Brak's and I are just beginners, our first time was at the beginning of March. You would have a blast tubachris85x!

Yea, it does actually sound like alot of fun. Im sure I can skip a cruise then. Do you have an estimate of the costs? Because I obviously dont have any gear, so I bet the majority of it all would be from the plane ticket/rental/housing. I would definatly be up for it.

Oh and the cold weather clothes too!

Right on! At a lot of places, you can rent literally everything- clothes and gear. So, once we pick a place, we will see what the costs would be.

Good, cuase Im going to try to save up then...Maybe drag my GF out with me, she's told me she's wanted to before as well

Cool!

Awesome idea. I've shredded a good portion of my life. Love it. In fact, my career is in this field. As a sales rep for a snowboard company. I live in Seattle, and ride Snoqualmie, Steven's Pass, Mt. Baker. I grew up down in Portland, and still claim Mt. Hood as my home mtn.

So... don't hold out on us! Who are you a rep for and when can we get some 2009 "samples?"

Yeah, I definitely think an official TDH demo is in order

Also, don't want to leave anyone out so, if we can get a trip planned, all you skiers are welcome to come too

Perhaps planning should start then, so that by the time comes, everything is out of the way, and can determine costs and what not.

BRECKENRIDGE, CO
AGREE



Mikey + 1

Originally Posted by Mirax H

Also, don't want to leave anyone out so, if we can get a trip planned, all you skiers are welcome to come too

Oh Great, way to go blow it right out of the gate Mirax, why don't you just go an invite a bunch of Jedi and Rebel Scum while you're @ it!

wow sithlord 23 that's really close (within driving distance) maybe we can do someboardin sometime?

Originally Posted by Galactic Bounty Hunter

Oh Great, way to go blow it right out of the gate Mirax, why don't you just go an invite a bunch of Jedi and Rebel Scum while you're @ it!

I know, I know but darn it, I didn't want anyone to feel left out or get their feelings hurt

Lake Tahoe NV

Originally Posted by Sgt. Skirata

wow sithlord 23 that's really close (within driving distance) maybe we can do someboardin sometime?

Totally, drop me a PM here or over on GT's site, and we'll hook up and go take some runs.

Originally Posted by Mirax H

They already have http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandboarding

I used to hate the cold and the snow too...until I started snowboarding

Lets hit up some Sandboarding since the snow is almost gone! AZ dunes anyone? 8)

I agree BRECKENRIDGE! I'm a skier though so you guys might have trouble keeping up JK

Originally Posted by old_jedi_mind_trick

On the subject of snowboards, does anyone here own the "Boba" Ride board, I am sure it was the Yukon, from about 2000/2001. !

This old thing?

The topsheet on that board is pretty cool too. The blk/wht kinda charcoal pencil drawing.

Originally Posted by sithlord23

The topsheet on that board is pretty cool too. The blk/wht kinda charcoal pencil drawing.

This side?

Wow that is pretty sweet!

It's on craigslist if you guys want it
It isn't mine though

Definitely interested if you would pm me with more details.

That is a cool board. There was also a Fett armor board jacket from Analog a few years back.

I think that model is kind of big though Mirax. Like a 160 somethin' if I remember. It might've come if smaller sizes.

Funny thing about this board was, I remember seeing this at our International retailer buyer/buyer show(SIA), which is in Vegas every January.(Think Comic Con for snowboarding/skiing). Anyway, I walked by Ride's booth, saw the Fett board prominently displayed. And instantly was stoked on it. This lady from Ride walked up, and I said- "Cool Fett board!"

her- "What board?".

me- "Y'know, Boba Fett, Star Wars. That's Boba Fett. Awesome."

she matterly of factly said- "Oh no, that is our character. Our designer made him. That's some space ranger he drew. (Yup, space ranger. I swear on my Fett suit.)

me- "Well he drew it, but the character IS loosely based on Boba Fett from Star Wars. It looks good." (throwing "loosely" in there, as to not appear rude or anything.

her- "NO. It is OUR artwork. He designed it." (she threw out a real stern tone.)

me- "Well cool, thanks for your time." (Admired it a second more, and strolled off.)

No joke. It was pretty funny. She was pretty darn sure of herself, knowing it was a "space ranger". I thought it was great. I took a friend back by their booth, to confirm the art's Boba Fett-ness, and results came back- "Hey, that's Boba Fett."

Originally Posted by Indy_Solo

That is a cool board. There was also a Fett armor board jacket from Analog a few years back.

They also did Fett's lower half in snowboard pants, to accompany the jacket. The pants had a light grey colorway(ROTJ) with Yellow color blocking on the knees. Totally cool.

Analog also did a Stormtrooper kit that year. Jacket and pants.

I'll try and find some pics.

Oh no, not looking for me, looking for Brak's. Now that is pretty funny, an original character I would sooooo love to hit SIA next year since it is pretty close by.

Cool, if he can ride around that size board, you can't beat that graphic. Original or no.

Yeah, the Vegas show is really neat. Every company has big elaborate booth setups, very similar to SDCC in that respect. It is closed to the public though, all pre-book wholesale business being done. But, if you have a friend that works at a snowboard/ski shop nearby or something, you could always have them add an extra person to their retailer list, if they go.

It's a great show, but next year is the last year for SIA in vegas. They're moving it to Denver in 2010.

There was this series of boards from Capita, in 2001. These were okay'd by Lucas too!

Originally Posted by sithlord23

They also did Fett's lower half in snowboard pants, to accompany the jacket. The pants had a light grey colorway(ROTJ) with Yellow color blocking on the knees. Totally cool.

Analog also did a Stormtrooper kit that year. Jacket and pants.

I'll try and find some pics.

I shoulda picked up the Analog Fett piece but I did get that all white trooper analog jacket & pants Blends in with the snow. Analog also had an homage to Bruce Lee jacket. Geeked out on gear that season

Nice.8)

I wasn't able to get those pieces, due to the company I work for. We also do Foursquare and Special Blend outerwear. So, I couldn't wear those kits. I was jealous! Still am!

and since ill be home, you can DEFINITELY count me in, and probably +1

While I have never been snowboarding I might be interested in this trip, if nothing else just to get hurt with all you guys.

I remember seeing that board years ago at a Peter Glen store here in Florida. A girl I knew worked there and I almost bought it, of course what on earth I would have done with it I have no idea but it was cool none the less.

We would love to have you come with!

Mammoth mtn. is amazing. I've been there on 3 separate trips, and have had an absolute blast. They have like 4-5 different terrain parks! Not to mention the natural features. I'd totally go there again.

I board too. We thought about getting together a group of people for this next season and renting a place. We're in Chico, CA, lots of cool places nearby (Shasta, Tahoe etc). Heard mammoth is crazy huge

Well, thanks to our very own Commander Voltaire and his awesome connections, we have a pretty awesome opportunity to go to Mammoth Mountain http://www.mammothmountain.com/index.cfm for relatively cheap. We have 1 condo secured that houses 5, hopefully will have a 2nd confirmed soon that holds 8, and very possibly a 3rd that holds 8 as well! There should hopefully be availability for between 13-21 people. The dates we are looking at are Dec 29-Jan 2 (four nights, 5 days). We could possibly throw in the weekends but it will cost more. Cost wise will depend on how many people but if we have 13 it will be somewhere around $180 per person for the 4 nights and if we have 21 it will be a little less for 4 nights. If we throw in a weekend (either the weekend before or after) (2 xtra days) then it would be around $300 per person with 13 of us and around $280 per person if we have 21. The cost is going to be the same, regardless of how many days out of the ones we have booked you stay. This is an AWESOME price since you can hardly find a room for one night for these prices, let alone a condo. The other nice thing is the condos are very close to the lifts!

Soooooo, I need to know how many are serious about coming, and if these dates will work for you, and would you want to come for the weekend as well and which weekend you would prefer (before or after).

I will have confirmation on the 8 person unit by Sunday. The 5 person unit that is confirmed, is walking distance to the Eagle Lodge lift.

I will have to see how much Ive saved up by then. Im possibly going to go to dragon con...and it will be my first con..ever..lol

Awesome. I board too and would love to go. Of course, with the new little one I have no idea what to expect a year out yet.

Wow at those prices I am in for sure. I don't know about the weekends or not yet but probally the weekend after if I do stay for one.

yeah, im pretty sure I'll be going. Just gotta double check with the sig-oth and make sure its a for sure.

Sorry, I'm resurrecting this thread...

I DO NOT want to see this thread disappear. This is something I am looking forward to most excitably. Cmon people, if I'm there, and you know me, you know what will be in supply at all times...CMON!!

We are now in fact confirmed on the 8 person, for a total of two units, for a combined 13 people at this time. Still working on the third place, though it's to early for those folks (the property owners) to decide. I can't wait!! I have not been boarding once this year

Count me in !!!!!!

Toss me on there as a maybe!

I am officially RESURRECTING this thread....ARISE LAZARUS!!!!


Just want to rekindle the interest here, and for those who seemed interested earlier in the week!

I'm just waiting to get final details from Commander Voltaire but we are planning to be in Mammoth from Sunday Dec 28th to Sat Jan 3rd ( we will be leaving on Saturday). We have one condo confirmed and James is working on 2 more and should have confirmation soon. So anyone who is wanting to join us, please sign up now. Once we know a total for the condos and have a head count of those going we will be collecting deposits.

Might be down pending final costs!

Wow, its times like this when I wish I could stand on a snow board. And fly. Don't forget flying.

FYI: I'm going to be at Alpine meadows from around xmas to around jan 4th. Anyone think they'll be up for some time there?

I am still trying to get confirmation on the two other units. One fella is in Costa Rica surfing, the other is now debating it because he gets huge rates during the holidays. I will hopefully have more information to Mirax once I know how to proceed. Please continue to stand-by folks!

Snifftastic!!!!!

Although "The Sniffer" himself can not be here for this joyous event, he would like to see many pictures. Have fun my brother & sisters of this great forum known as TDH.

Dang it, I will be with familiy in Palo Alto on those dates

you guys have fun 8)

Is the $250 just for the room? And we'd have to get lift tickets, rentals and food?

Also how would the rooms work? Is there beds for everyone?

Originally Posted by TK-Devo

Is the $250 just for the room? And we'd have to get lift tickets, rentals and food?

Yes, that is correct.

Originally Posted by TK-Devo

Also how would the rooms work? Is there beds for everyone?

Yes, I believe this is a 3 bedroom and there is room for 8.

Well, this had to be canceled due to lack of interest.

Well that sucks...