[Ciaran]

I just got off the phone with Snow Summit. They are almost as clueless as we are. The lady I talked to said that this weekend would likely not be the last weekend they are open. She said that she would guess that it would be the weekend after, but that things change daily and nothing is set in stone.

I am wondering if they decide whether or not to remain open based on the previous weekends attendance. Maybe if there are enough of us up there and it is not snowing (highly unlikely) that they will stay open a few more weeks. One can only hope.

See y'all Sunday.

 

[Riff Raff]

I just got off the phone with Snow Summit. They are almost as clueless as we are. The lady I talked to said that this weekend would likely not be the last weekend they are open. She said that she would guess that it would be the weekend after, but that things change daily and nothing is set in stone.

I am wondering if they decide whether or not to remain open based on the previous weekends attendance. Maybe if there are enough of us up there and it is not snowing (highly unlikely) that they will stay open a few more weeks. One can only hope.

See y'all Sunday.

I feel it's the weather driving the decision, If it's cold enough to blow snow... Also remember they start plowing the jumps and stuff, So if you thought things were bad this summer, You may find yourself wishing they still had that p.o.s. jump this weekend.

-H

 

[Orvan]

hopefully the "jumps" are still there...leave Westridge alone atleast...

 

[MikeD]

Got a place to stay yet, Orven?

 

[merrrrjig]

I emailed snow summit heres what they said: Mountain biking will continue until early November or until winter conditions arrive. Hope that helps!

 

[MikeD]

I talked to one of the lift guys and he said that the last weekend would be the week after the fall classic.

Cock-PUNCH!

 

[Orvan]

Mike, I just have a one bedroom-living rm-kitchenette condo. Tym might be in and so is Rabie. If y'all consider chipping in, I could probably get a two bed rm or even 3... but it's like $120- $130+ for those options tomorrow night..

 

[ZJChaser]

I emailed snow summit heres what they said: Mountain biking will continue until early November or until winter conditions arrive. Hope that helps!

lol...well as far as my gf will know, this is the last weekend still. shes bitter that she has this weekend off work(very rare) and I'm going to be biking.

 

[spookydave]

lol...well as far as my gf will know, this is the last weekend still. shes bitter that she has this weekend off work(very rare) and I'm going to be biking.

haha my wife thinks the same thing!

Yo Pegboy, we carpooling or what?

 

[MikeD]

Orven, I'm in for whatever. Floor or couch is fine with me.

MD

 

[TYM]

Mike, I just have a one bedroom-living rm-kitchenette condo. Tym might be in and so is Rabie. If y'all consider chipping in, I could probably get a two bed rm or even 3... but it's like $120- $130+ for those options tomorrow night..

I'm in for sure ... will pitch in whatever is necessary.

See you guys bright and early tomorrow.

Seriously.

 

[Orvan]

aight..I'lll see if I can upgrade to a 2 bedroom

update:
We got a 2 bedroom condo.. hopefully the stairway is not Thundercloud-esque.
part of the chip in is for yo suckas to bring vhs mtb flicks..

 

[-BB-]

So is BigBear closed now?

Anyone know if the rain hit, or was it snow?

Either way, will they be open next weekend? I was planning on goping up.

 

[MikeD]

They closed on Sunday because of the rain. Disappointing...we spent all morning preparing to ride, but the chairlift ride would've been hell, too. They sent their crew home before opening time. So, we returned our rain jackets to K-Mart and started the slow drive home. The rain had put dog-sized boulders all over the road, and it was about 20' visibility in some places. Rabie and I hit SJT on the way back, so the day wasn't a total loss.

MD

Edit: Orven, I still owe you for the room. Old people in K-Mart...kept me in there for like 15 min, and you were gone by the time I was done.

 

[spookydave]

So is BigBear closed now?

Anyone know if the rain hit, or was it snow?

Either way, will they be open next weekend? I was planning on goping up.

I think it will be open. If so you, Pegboy and myself should carpool.

 

[ZJChaser]

hahaha...we saw you guys in the K-Mart parking lot....well I saw a car with a bike rack with a Nicoli on the back and assumed it to be Orvens. we were at K-Mart buying cheap sweatshirts and ponchos and wool socks. We ended up shuttling up Big Bear all day. There we a few groups of people doing it. It was one of my favorite riding days at big bear ever

 

[Ciaran]

Well I woke up to rain on sunday and was bummed. I was up late bleeding my brakes, and bought new grips and such. Well, I am going to try this next weekend coming up. If they are still open I am there. Dang, I shoulda gone up saturday. :mumble:

 

[MikeD]

hahaha...we saw you guys in the K-Mart parking lot....well I saw a car with a bike rack with a Nicoli on the back and assumed it to be Orvens. we were at K-Mart buying cheap sweatshirts and ponchos and wool socks. We ended up shuttling up Big Bear all day. There we a few groups of people doing it. It was one of my favorite riding days at big bear ever

No, that was my car; Rabie's Helius was on the rack with my Turner. Orven's bike was in his G/F's pickup. We considered shuttling, but didn't have a good vehicle set-up to do it with, so we just went and met some people to ride in OC. Glad you guys had fun. I was going to do some XC at Rim Nordic on the way down, but after seeing the road conditions, figured it was best to just get the hell off the mountain.

I wonder if you bought the ponchos we'd just returned...

MD

 

[ZJChaser]

were they clear? we bought two of em. if you went to the base of the mountain there were like 3 groups of 5-10 people shuttling. it wouldn't have been too tough to get in with a group. everyone was really cool. giving other people rides up and such. and the drive up 2N10 really wasn't bad. easy for the 2wd trucks too and a honda element.

 

[MikeD]

We actually bought the clear $8 rainsuits. They had zippered jackets instead of flappy ponchos.

 

[ZJChaser]

not the same then. we got the 99 cent ponchos in the camping section

 

[Slacker]

So, were one of you dudes riding an electric blue M1 and someone on a silver Nicolai / wearing red & white (super smooth)?

(this was on Sat)

 

[TYM]

So, were one of you dudes riding an electric blue M1 and someone on a silver Nicolai / wearing red & white (super smooth)?

(this was on Sat)

That has to Orver. Here's how to tell:

1) Orver
Bike - Silver Nicolai M-pire (Contraption)
Gear - Red and white "Team" Nicolai jersey and shorts. No pads and pink socks
Riding - Usually chasing down freeriders or luring newbies down expert level trails

2) Raabie himself
Bike - Silver Nicolai Helius (Simplistic)
Gear - Mandatory freeride colors gray and black only. Absolutely no logos.
Riding - Usually passing cofreeriders on a flat tire

Hope that helps.

 

[Rabie]

That has to Orver. Here's how to tell:

1) Orver
Bike - Silver Nicolai M-pire (Contraption)
Gear - Red and white "Team" Nicolai jersey and shorts. No pads and pink socks
Riding - Usually chasing down freeriders or luring newbies down expert level trails

2) Raabie himself
Bike - Silver Nicolai Helius (Simplistic)
Gear - Mandatory freeride colors gray and black only. Absolutely no logos.
Riding - Usually passing cofreeriders on a flat tire

Hope that helps.

3) TYM
Bike- Fancypants deal with brake jack.
Gear- What are you, gay?
Riding- Taking a break.

 

[dma528]

"luring newbies down expert level trails" GREAT way to describe Orven. I have been with when he does this. I'm (Adam wrench for team SoCalSixPack) not near the fastest rider but watching newbies try to follow Orven is amusing.

 

[spookydave]

"luring newbies down expert level trails" GREAT way to describe Orven. I have been with when he does this. I'm (Adam wrench for team SoCalSixPack) not near the fastest rider but watching newbies try to follow Orven is amusing.

Yeah, I've been there too. Like when I first got my DH bike. lol
But riding with him and a few of these other monkeys did make me a better rider. Not that I'm all that great, but better then I was.

 

[Orvan]

So is this weekend closed as well?

 

[Rabie]

So is this weekend closed as well?

The website says they've got a lot of rain, but not enough snow for the skiing. Sounds to me like there's another weekend of the biking.

 

[downhillzeypher]

Holy crap, 31 degrees?!

 

[TYM]

If anyone gets official word that they'll be open this weekend please post it here. I'm dying to get another weekend of riding in.

 

[Slacker]

If anyone gets official word that they'll be open this weekend please post it here. I'm dying to get another weekend of riding in.

I'll be calling them tomorrow... will post tomorrow evening.

 

[Bobby Peru]

I'll be calling them tomorrow... will post tomorrow evening.

Yea! I'd love to know as well....I'd like to get in 1 more day of Big Bear before it's closed....Thanx for checkin' it out....

 

[Metal]

"luring newbies down expert level trails" GREAT way to describe Orven. I have been with when he does this. I'm (Adam wrench for team SoCalSixPack) not near the fastest rider but watching newbies try to follow Orven is amusing.

Hey everyone, it's Micro's illegitimate cousin.

 

[dma528]

I didn't believe it at first either<!>

 

[lovebunny]

is it open?

 

[Ciaran]

is it open?

I called last week. Someone else has to call today.

 

[Orvan]

If anyone gets official word that they'll be open this weekend please post it here. I'm dying to get another weekend of riding in.

we wuz robbed last weekend so I'm hell bent (rabie trademark and copyrights) to get one more weekend out of Big Bear Puddle.. Man, that live feed of Westridge looks yummy..tackilicious..

 

[Slacker]

Good news my fellow monkeys... she's O P E N :devil: :devil: :devil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :heart: :heart: :heart: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :love: :love: :love:


Come and get your tackilicious DH tracks!!!

 

[Orvan]

Good news my fellow monkeys... she's O P E N :devil: :devil: :devil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :heart: :heart: :heart: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :love: :love: :love:


Come and get your tackilicious DH tracks!!!

No way... we need to find a credible news forecast for Big Bear this weekend.. Those guys leave town soon as rain hits the slopes.

 

[Orvan]

if it is indeed open, we promise to take puddle-splashing pictures and maybe post a dirty-me pic for a change. post-ride beer is required...it'd be so cold by the afternoon we need to "warm" up.