npgraphicdesign 3 #1 December 8, 2009 I'm sure everyone here is biased already but hear me out. I want to take a trip in end of Jan/early Feb. My initial reaction is to go to a warmer DZ in Eloy, Elsinore, etc. but then I'm thinking...you can skydive almost 9 months out of the year (in warmer places) but ski only 2-3 months. And then I thought...is there a DZ in a relatively warm place that also has a nice mountain or two for some skiing within driving distance? And, to the wiseass that says 'both' and posts the video from Norway that combines skiing and skydiving/wingsuiting...sheddap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 December 8, 2009 Northern California's a decent option, though the skydiving weather may be somewhat unreliable in the winter, Tahoe's within an easy drive. One thing to consider though is that if you want to skydive every day, your options are more limited in Northern California than in Southern California (or other warm climates). I think there is some skiing within driving distance of Southern California, too, but I don't know enough about it to know how good the options aer."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 December 8, 2009 There are several places to ski in Big Bear. Bear Mt., Snow Summit, Snow Valley. Within driving distance of Elsinore/Perris.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 December 8, 2009 Speed Riding (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #5 December 8, 2009 You won't make a jump after August because it's too cold to spend 5 minutes outside, but you'll spend a day out in the cold skiing? I don't believe it. Can't picture you skiing. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #6 December 8, 2009 I think ya'll should define "driving distance". FL is within driving distance of IL it just takes almost a full day to drive there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #7 December 9, 2009 Quote You won't make a jump after August because it's too cold to spend 5 minutes outside, but you'll spend a day out in the cold skiing? I don't believe it. Can't picture you skiing. Dave No Dave..i haven't jumped since August because I was unemployed from end of May until mid-October, not because of the weather. And skiing? You mean you don't ski? Or is it too dangerous for ya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 December 9, 2009 Easy access from the dz. Hour or so.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OlympiaStoica 0 #9 December 9, 2009 California ... and you can do both ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #10 December 9, 2009 You could go para-sailing and do both at the same time. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #11 December 9, 2009 Quote California ... and you can do both ... I can..but not at the same time....at least not yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
