crutch 0 #1 February 23, 2007 I am going to be in Spokane, Washiington near the end of March. Could anyone recommend to some places to go snowboarding? I am new to it and just learning, so a place with good instruction would be even better. Thanks Blue Skies, Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 February 23, 2007 You'll probably get some info from NWFlyer. Krisanne is very helpful for stuff like that in Washington. I'd bet she wouldn't even mind a PM. I just have to chuckle at the visual I'm getting on a Florida boy on the slopes. Get video!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #3 February 23, 2007 I dont live in Washington but I used to head to Washington a lot for different snowboard events and I think you would like Snowqualmie and Crystal Mountain. http://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/ http://www.skicrystal.com/TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larakiyomi 0 #4 February 23, 2007 Art! You'll be in my hometown Schweitzer and Crystal are pretty far from Spokane. Mt. Spokane isn't stellar but it's definitely closest - just North of town. Schweitzer is in Sandpoint, about an hour and a half away in North Idaho. 49 degrees North is another good one, about an hour North. Have fun! ~ Lara PS - I miss Palatka but I'm going to send you guys more necklaces!Blue Skies Mag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #5 February 23, 2007 Andy, that's not my side of the state! There's lots of folks from that side that post here who will know the resorts over there much better than me. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 February 23, 2007 The closest are Mt. Spokane and 49 Degrees north. Both are smaller resorts. Schweitzer, in Sand Point, ID, is supposedly very nice...AmyFiske and Cleatus on here have season passes and a condo there and should be able to help you out. Silver Mountain, in Kellogg, ID, is about an hour drive from Spokane. I've been there twice this season and it's pretty cool, with nice condo's etc. You ride a gondola from town to the top of the mountain and then branch out from there, so don't plan on going back to your car too often. I don't know if Schweitzer makes snow, but I'm pretty sure none of the other three do. Late March snow conditions are probably not what I would want to learn on...when it gets closer we'll be able to give you a better idea of the remaining coverage. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kturnau 0 #7 February 23, 2007 If you feel like driving a little further (2.5 hours north of Vancouver) you can't go wrong with Whistler! It's the biggest skiable mountain in North America. My wife and I just got back from there and it was absolutely incredible. Great snow on two huge mountains side by side. They have great ski and snowboard schools there too. 5,200 vertical foot drop....makes me drool! FALLATIO #13 PELT HEAD #20 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #8 February 23, 2007 QuoteIf you feel like driving a little further (2.5 hours north of Vancouver) you can't go wrong with Whistler! A "little" further? Whistler is a 500 mile drive from Spokane. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 February 23, 2007 Not to mention that if you're a newbie, all bunny slopes pretty much look the same. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #10 February 23, 2007 I vote Silver Mountain. It's where I learned. http://silvermt.com/ Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #11 February 23, 2007 QuoteAndy, that's not my side of the state! Oh, so now it's YOUR side of the state? We are all just renting from Miss Krissane, are we then? Ok then I get the other half of the state! Oh wait...that's the poopy half. I got shafted in this deal!!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #12 February 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteAndy, that's not my side of the state! Oh, so now it's YOUR side of the state? We are all just renting from Miss Krissane, are we then? Ok then I get the other half of the state! Oh wait...that's the poopy half. I got shafted in this deal!!! Yes you did, since the poopy half is mine (along with all the decent weather). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #13 February 23, 2007 Yes, Jaye, it's my world, you just live in it. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #14 February 24, 2007 QuoteYes, Jaye, it's my world, you just live in it. -Why do I suddenly get this vision of 'Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Party time! It's excellent' ?? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #15 February 24, 2007 Thanks to everyone for your help, researching all of them right now! Blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #16 February 24, 2007 Jaye, you're always welcome in my part of the state (all parts North of Seattle), that is.. if you want to come up and hang out in the coolest part of the state. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #17 February 24, 2007 QuoteThanks to everyone for your help, researching all of them right now! Blue skies, art If the snow sucks by the time you get here, and you have the slightest inkling to throw yourself out of an airplane, there should be decent weather and a Caravan flying in the Tri-Cities (140 miles SW). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #18 February 24, 2007 QuoteJaye, you're always welcome in my part of the state (all parts North of Seattle), that is.. if you want to come up and hang out in the coolest part of the state. Hooray! I've been invited to the cool side! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #19 February 24, 2007 I will bring my rig with me then! Blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #20 February 24, 2007 That would be the dry side to the East? Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #21 February 24, 2007 QuoteThat would be the dry side to the East? Vint No, no you see...we like to have green around. Trees. Grass. A nice shrubbery. Green is the key. The east has lovely hues of yellow and brown and...blah. Just wonderful to some. (yeah, rattlesnakes )~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smilie 0 #22 February 25, 2007 lol, no, that is the middle of the state, the east side is very green... Love it! Great weather, soo many more jumpable days, and a couple of killer dropzones! ... Fear not death. Fear instead the unlived life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
