Queenstown vs Bend, OR similar ?
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Queenstown vs Bend, OR similar ?
Trying to get a feel for Queenstown in August.
Could it be compared to Bend, Oregon in late March ?
The weather is mild, not much snow on the lower elevation, but good ski to be had at top Mt Bachelor, can be outdoors comfortably ?
Could it be compared to Bend, Oregon in late March ?
The weather is mild, not much snow on the lower elevation, but good ski to be had at top Mt Bachelor, can be outdoors comfortably ?
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As someone who has skied Bachelor and Treble Cone, I think that I can take a stab at this. I would think that Queenstown in August is more like Bend in early March; i.e. not quite spring skiing time yet. I should think that even lower-elevation conditions will still be good.
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Thank you ALF.
So it sounds like Queenstown in August can still be pretty wintery.
Have you skiied other areas in North America ? Would any other area compare to Queenstown ? Whistler,Colorado, or Salt Lake City ?
So it sounds like Queenstown in August can still be pretty wintery.
Have you skiied other areas in North America ? Would any other area compare to Queenstown ? Whistler,Colorado, or Salt Lake City ?
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Hi - I live very close to Mt. Baker (45 minutes drive) and as of today there is approximately 200" packed base. We had a large amount of snow this year and there is still lots of activity. The record snowfall is 1140" with the average being 750" a year. Thought you might be interested.
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