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Angel Diva
I found a way to extend my 2017-18 season beyond my usual stay at Alta Lodge in April. It was the first time I’ve skied in May. The relatively last minute plan worked out because my ski buddy Bill was willing to do a lot of driving. He was also interested in checking out Bachelor and Mammoth for the first time. As the trip came together, we also fit in a day trip to Mt. Hood and a morning at Squaw. The bonus was spending a couple days in Death Valley National Park, which is relatively close to Mammoth.
We really enjoyed Bachelor and Mt. Hood. I want to go back in the future somewhat earlier in the late season, perhaps late March. The bonus is that I have old friends who live in southern Oregon who enjoy making use of the Spring Pass at Bachelor, which was $199 in April.
Bachelor TR - May 2-6
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/index.php?threads/tr-mt-bachelor-may-2018-first-impressions.22801/
Meadows TR - May 4 day trip
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/i...ay2018-first-look-timberline-lodge-too.22819/
We skied half a day at Squaw on the way to Mammoth. Then a couple short days at Mammoth. No reason to ski much past 1:00 in May. Having the MCP makes it easier to justify skiing at MCP destinations for a day or two even when conditions aren’t that great.
Read on for more about what we did at Squaw and Mammoth, including some pics.
Overall, it was a fun trip to a lot of new places. We were very lucky with the weather. No rain, and cool enough at night so make the snow good for a few hours every morning. Great views on all the driving days.
We really enjoyed Bachelor and Mt. Hood. I want to go back in the future somewhat earlier in the late season, perhaps late March. The bonus is that I have old friends who live in southern Oregon who enjoy making use of the Spring Pass at Bachelor, which was $199 in April.
Bachelor TR - May 2-6
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/index.php?threads/tr-mt-bachelor-may-2018-first-impressions.22801/
Meadows TR - May 4 day trip
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/i...ay2018-first-look-timberline-lodge-too.22819/
We skied half a day at Squaw on the way to Mammoth. Then a couple short days at Mammoth. No reason to ski much past 1:00 in May. Having the MCP makes it easier to justify skiing at MCP destinations for a day or two even when conditions aren’t that great.
Read on for more about what we did at Squaw and Mammoth, including some pics.
Overall, it was a fun trip to a lot of new places. We were very lucky with the weather. No rain, and cool enough at night so make the snow good for a few hours every morning. Great views on all the driving days.
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