Union Pass, Dubois, Westview

[lrs]

Just got back from Union Pass today. My report is as follows:

1. Stayed with Jim Smith at Westview. A real class guy with a great place to stay. My highest, ******, yes, six stars, recommendation.

2. The folks at the Line Shack were great.

3. Most of the employees at Crooked Creek are good folks. However, the previous owner, and one of the current employees, went out of their way to slander the folks in the Crooked Creek Subdivision, including Jim. So, until they change their attitude, and actually decide that the people in the subdivision are their best references, they will be hurting. Again, most of their employees are good people. But the owner needs to fire one, and then make amends with the folks in the subdivision.

4. Larry and John( ?sorry, but I am terrible at names but he is a great person) in the shop are the best. They really try to help you out if there is a problem with your sled. And while it is based on a donation basis, you really feel they earned a good one.

5. Snow: conditions at subdivision are not the best. But get up high, and be prepared for some great stuff. Short tracks, and cross overs, had a very difficult time in places.

6. Tog had more snow, but also much more traffic. In my humble opinion, South is best.

All in all, the trip was great.

Finally, the fee for joining as a premium member, and helping the support this web site, is nothing compared to the price of gas, oil, beer, etc. for a week of riding. I really believe in this site and have gotten much more out of it than the the minimal cost. HAVE FUN AND STAY SAFE.

Mike

 

[sledordie]

Glad you had a good trip mike. wish i could have been there with ya

 

[CatCupl]

Glad to hear you had a goodtime! We are heading out next Fri morning for our 11th year, staying at the Sawmill. I can't wait! We loaded sleds today for semi transport. Have been hearing the snow has not set-up at all and there is no bottom? Is that true?

CatCupl

 

[M8fever]

Depends where you go around there some places have a base and others you will just have 3'-6' foot of soft snow.

 

[TEC800]

hey jeff, there is definately Better snow up towards tog, but a guy got Caught in a slide in jules bowl last week so things aRe still sliding even with the low snow. got tired of flying over the handleBars down around Cd. theRe is snow to be found though, stick to the trees But watch for roCks! aRlen seen me go over a few times, and i got to see him go over too. nothing better than an old guy taking flight, haha! we ended up stopping at the snowies on the way BaCk and hit gReat snow. have fun