have your cake and eat it too

zilaniz · November 1st, 2010, 02:05 PM

So its starting to get cold here in southeastern PA, allthough this past weekend was beautiful fall riding weather with temps in the mid 50's. I'm starting to get depressed about not being able to ride much any more with winter approaching. However I do really like snowboarding which is the only thing I have to look forward too. This got me thinking:
Is it possible to ride year round(in comfort - temps dont really go below 50) and still be able to snowboard??
If so where(U.S. only)?
The only place I can really think of is Cali outside of the San Fran bay area. although even then it takes 3-4 hours to get up to Tahoe.
Or do you just have to take the good with the bad

Cuongism · November 1st, 2010, 02:44 PM

I live in San Diego and Bear Mountain Resort is a little over two hours from me (probably an hour away from LA?). They're open late nov. to late April for boarding.
Supposed to be high 80's/low 90's this week

You just have to deal with CA tax (NYC was the same though, so not a big change for me).

sombo · November 1st, 2010, 03:20 PM

Oddly enough..... Arizona.

Flagstaff Arizona, just north of Phoenix, has 2 different ski and snowboard resorts just a few miles away. In looking at their weather, you will find they have highs in the upper 40's to low 50's during the day with lows down in to the teens at night.

There is also another ski resort about an hour north of Tucson. Their weather is a bit warmer of course. Their temps in winter hover in the 50-60 range and the nights aren't quite as cold. It's just the summers are hotter with it being more in the desert and Flagstaff being up in the mountains.

kkim · November 1st, 2010, 03:43 PM

how about riding, snowboarding AND surfing? hawaii.

take the good with the bad??? there's a bad??

tjkamper · November 1st, 2010, 04:43 PM

I rode all year last year in SLC, Utah. (GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH) I was fine. I rode my bike as long as there was not snow on the road. There were a couple stretches of 3 days or so, where I couldn't ride, but I never went more than 5 days without riding.

Unfortunately I will not be able to do that this year, because in Sandpoint, they drive on snowpack, and well, that makes it impossible to ride by my rule of "no snow on the road."

Cold weather tip: heat up your hands on by sticking them under your fairings when at stop lights. The heat from the block warms them up nice and toasty. The only bad thing is that people look at you funny, Just smile and think to yourself, "I'm just giving my bike a hug... I love my motorcycle."

Blackwidow · November 1st, 2010, 04:53 PM

Los Angeles, ride year around and we have big bear 2 hours away, mtn high about 45 minutes away....for even better mtn's, mammoth which is 4 or 5 hours away.

zilaniz · November 1st, 2010, 05:54 PM

I just looking at some ski resorts in Arizona and was shocked. Snowbowl is claiming 260 inches of snow a year, and the photos were amazing, did not think it would be wooded like that. I was not expecting that at all, thought Arizona was mostly desert.

peachdiddy · November 2nd, 2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

Los Angeles, ride year around and we have big bear 2 hours away, mtn high about 45 minutes away....for even better mtn's, mammoth which is 4 or 5 hours away.

I wanna move to Cali so bad! I live in Canada (aka Northern Minnesota), where the men are hairy, and most of the women are too. I'd certainly like to live in a warmer climate with the possibility of finding snow (when I want to).

Sailariel · November 2nd, 2010, 06:03 PM

Travis, If you are into winter sports, Schweitzer Basin is quite nice (at least it was 40 years ago when I lived in B.F. ID. A bike on hardpack can only be done with spiked tires like they use when ice racing--not sure they are street legal.

Rosie · November 2nd, 2010, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peachdiddy

I'd certainly like to live in a warmer climate with the possibility of finding snow (when I want to).

That's the reason why I live here.. I like snow.. but only when I want to

Bleak21 · November 3rd, 2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjkamper

I rode all year last year in SLC, Utah. (GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH)

This man speaks the truth.

You can always go to Dubai (or Secaucus, NJ in 2011 lol) and snowboard/ski indoors.

November 1st, 2010, 02:05 PM	#1
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	have your cake and eat it too So its starting to get cold here in southeastern PA, allthough this past weekend was beautiful fall riding weather with temps in the mid 50's. I'm starting to get depressed about not being able to ride much any more with winter approaching. However I do really like snowboarding which is the only thing I have to look forward too. This got me thinking: Is it possible to ride year round(in comfort - temps dont really go below 50) and still be able to snowboard?? If so where(U.S. only)? The only place I can really think of is Cali outside of the San Fran bay area. although even then it takes 3-4 hours to get up to Tahoe. Or do you just have to take the good with the bad

November 1st, 2010, 04:43 PM	#5
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I rode all year last year in SLC, Utah. (GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH) I was fine. I rode my bike as long as there was not snow on the road. There were a couple stretches of 3 days or so, where I couldn't ride, but I never went more than 5 days without riding. Unfortunately I will not be able to do that this year, because in Sandpoint, they drive on snowpack, and well, that makes it impossible to ride by my rule of "no snow on the road." Cold weather tip: heat up your hands on by sticking them under your fairings when at stop lights. The heat from the block warms them up nice and toasty. The only bad thing is that people look at you funny, Just smile and think to yourself, "I'm just giving my bike a hug... I love my motorcycle." __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

November 1st, 2010, 04:53 PM	#6
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Los Angeles, ride year around and we have big bear 2 hours away, mtn high about 45 minutes away....for even better mtn's, mammoth which is 4 or 5 hours away. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

November 2nd, 2010, 06:03 PM	#9
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Travis, If you are into winter sports, Schweitzer Basin is quite nice (at least it was 40 years ago when I lived in B.F. ID. A bike on hardpack can only be done with spiked tires like they use when ice racing--not sure they are street legal. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

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November 1st, 2010, 02:44 PM	#2
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	I live in San Diego and Bear Mountain Resort is a little over two hours from me (probably an hour away from LA?). They're open late nov. to late April for boarding. Supposed to be high 80's/low 90's this week You just have to deal with CA tax (NYC was the same though, so not a big change for me).

November 1st, 2010, 03:20 PM	#3
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Oddly enough..... Arizona. Flagstaff Arizona, just north of Phoenix, has 2 different ski and snowboard resorts just a few miles away. In looking at their weather, you will find they have highs in the upper 40's to low 50's during the day with lows down in to the teens at night. There is also another ski resort about an hour north of Tucson. Their weather is a bit warmer of course. Their temps in winter hover in the 50-60 range and the nights aren't quite as cold. It's just the summers are hotter with it being more in the desert and Flagstaff being up in the mountains.

November 1st, 2010, 03:43 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	how about riding, snowboarding AND surfing? hawaii. take the good with the bad??? there's a bad??

November 1st, 2010, 05:54 PM	#7
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	I just looking at some ski resorts in Arizona and was shocked. Snowbowl is claiming 260 inches of snow a year, and the photos were amazing, did not think it would be wooded like that. I was not expecting that at all, thought Arizona was mostly desert.