Does anyone know if the Alpine Slopes Lodge has cleaned up its act? I see that it has a new name.
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13th Annual May at A-Basin
- Thread starter Tricia
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Ill be with MDF at WP/MJ on Tues the 30th. Will likely flatten some of those bumps out.
This is our first winter here so look forward to meeting some of you! Anything we should bring?
We look forward to meeting you, too!
Lots of people will bring stuff. It is all pretty much pot luck. The paid beach spots include a picnic table. Maybe minimally bring chairs and preferred drinking utensils (unless you like Solo cups.) Rarely are there too many chairs.
People that bring grills and tables usually announce that so that there isn't a surfeit of that sort of thing.
That said:
I'll be bringing Margaritas. I could bring a grill if we think it is needed.
Oh. How could I forget retro gear!? Bring skiable/wearable retro gear if you like. The Beach is pretty notorious for costumes.
A well functioning liver if you drink. Typically people bring food and drink to contribute. There's often a collection to help pay for the beach spot on Sunday (they've gotten expensive since this tradition started!). Things like trash bags, paper towels, etc are always good too.
I want to emphasize this - the parking spots are not free - puggers are paying for them. I don't think I'd have realized this if someone hadn't told me.
There are still some free beach spots right?! I haven't been to Abasin this year, but it was possible to get a beach spot last year if you pulled up early enough. Just the schmancy ones with tables were pay-only.
@Doug Briggs posted think retro:
Hey, that Rossi ST on the left is the model I literally
blew up 30 yrs ago at Jackson Hole. Lended at speed flat on a rock hidden under the skis which blew out a foot section of the foam core under the binding. Amazingly the binding and the edges stayed attached,
I wasn’t hurt so I skied down on them to the nearest dumpster! I had a 2 nd pair of skis in my airline bag (rare).
Hey, that Rossi ST on the left is the model I literally
blew up 30 yrs ago at Jackson Hole. Lended at speed flat on a rock hidden under the skis which blew out a foot section of the foam core under the binding. Amazingly the binding and the edges stayed attached,
I wasn’t hurt so I skied down on them to the nearest dumpster! I had a 2 nd pair of skis in my airline bag (rare).
We are more than willing to help out with that.
Awesome! We will bring some trash bags and paper towels. Oh, and our functioning livers
Awesome. We look forward to it.We look forward to meeting you, too!
Lots of people will bring stuff. It is all pretty much pot luck. The paid beach spots include a picnic table. Maybe minimally bring chairs and preferred drinking utensils (unless you like Solo cups.) Rarely are there too many chairs.
People that bring grills and tables usually announce that so that there isn't a surfeit of that sort of thing.
That said:
I'll be bringing Margaritas. I could bring a grill if we think it is needed.
Oh. How could I forget retro gear!? Bring skiable/wearable retro gear if you like. The Beach is pretty notorious for costumes.
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Awesome! We will bring some trash bags and paper towels. Oh, and our functioning livers
Sadly, I won't make it this year because it falls smack in the middle of finals but I hope to meet you at some point.
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TS
Hey, thanks for bringing this up. I almost forgot to start a thread about donating for the beach spot.
Just started a thread here.
https://www.pugski.com/threads/may-at-a-basin-beach-spot.15289/
Looking at the forecast...it is going to be full on winter!!!
I’m surprised you didn’t grab the damaged ski off the snow and ski it down to ski patrol.
Boo hiss
