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01-12-2015, 06:27 PM
#6619
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Anyone been out to Badger in the past few weeks/ months? Trying to get out there to use some free passes, but not sure where to stay that's cheap and close. Looking for suggestions.
01-12-2015, 10:40 PM
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Teeny tiny Boreal is 380 acres, so Badger is barely a quarter of that. And our recent prolonged dry spell doesn't help things for any resort for that matter, but esp. for the smaller spots.
Over the past few years, I also haven't bothered to use the China Peak comps. I may eventually since I do have relatives that live in the valley just northwest of Fresno, so I could combo up a visit to see them w/ a trip to the slopes. I hear it's a decent li'l mtn.
But in re: to lodging, any of these seem fine:
Yosemite Accommodations | Yosemite National Park Accommodations
After checking out the Wikipedia entry on the resort, staying in one of the ski huts sounds awesome!
Originally Posted by Wikipedia
One of the most interesting trips is a 21-mile (34 km) loop from Badger Pass to Glacier Point. The views of Half Dome in winter are spectacular. The National Park Service, in conjunction with The Yosemite Association, provides webcams of the vistas you can see along this journey. A guided ski trip on intermediate groomed terrain through magnificent Yosemite back country takes you to the rustic accommodations of the beautiful stone and log building, known as the Glacier Point Ski Hut. This overnight trip allows you to experience snow covered vistas of Half Dome and Vernal Falls from Glacier Point.
01-14-2015, 12:24 PM
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Month.
Several resorts have deeply discounted rates on beginner packages (rental equipment, beginner lift ticket & group lesson).
For example, $49 at Alpine Meadows (compared to regular price of $149-189)
$49 Learn to Ski & Ride Special at Alpine Meadows | Squaw Alpine
Sierra-at-Tahoe's $45 online special (vs. the $114-124 walk-up price)
Ski and Snowboard Lessons in South Lake Tahoe | Sierra at Tahoe
* Afaik, this one is all season long.
There are more places w/ deals, but I don't have time right now to look 'em up for you. (But Google is your friend.
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I'm tired of these June-uary's we've been having over the last few seasons. Where da eff is our snow?!? C'mon Man!!!! 
01-21-2015, 11:02 AM
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Any Mtn. was freakin dead yesterday, few ppl picking up some rentals but nothing major going on. Of course its the first season EVER that I went out and got a dedicated set of snow tires and now have no snow to drive them in!
01-21-2015, 01:45 PM
#6626
^this. I picked up snow tires as well this season.
01-21-2015, 07:04 PM
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Like I said.... freakin' JUNE-uary. 
Nothing significant in the pipeline at all. Cross yer fingers for a Phenomenal February!
Steve, when you & the boys head up to the PNW next month, pls bring some weather back down here for us.
Last time I talked to Ray, he's was thinking of doing the annual in Arnold/Bear Valley no sooner than a few wknds after y'all get back. Ya know, to give your wallets some recovery time.
Sounds like March 21-22 or March 28-29 up for consideration then.
Nothing significant in the pipeline at all. Cross yer fingers for a Phenomenal February!
Steve, when you & the boys head up to the PNW next month, pls bring some weather back down here for us.
Last time I talked to Ray, he's was thinking of doing the annual in Arnold/Bear Valley no sooner than a few wknds after y'all get back. Ya know, to give your wallets some recovery time.
Sounds like March 21-22 or March 28-29 up for consideration then.