Crystal Mountain "Mountain High" Disc Golf Tournament-August 28-29

[mountainhigh]

Mountain High Tournament Saturday & Sunday Aug 28th & 29th 2010
B-Tier (sanctioning pending)

2 seperate 18 hole courses

Chairlifts will be running Saturdays and Sundays June 26th-Sept 4th.

Summit course will be open again!!! Get ready for some serious big air...

Details and registration information to come.

www.crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com

Dee

[REDFIVE]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GettinBetter]

I might have to try and fly back for this one. This is my favorite tounament all year and I have only played the single 18 hole course. I would really love to make it to this one.

[JR Stengele]

Can't wait!

[The Ombudsman]

Super 'Dee' Duper!

[Toby Puttzinski]

Hip, Hip, Hooray!! :yay::yay:

[REDFIVE]

"chairlifts running on both Saturdays and Sundays from June 26-Sept 4th this summer."

Will it cost anything to use the lifts?

[Snooskie Longhorn]

http://www.skicrystal.com/Summer-Activities/Scenic-Chairlift-Rides

[JR Stengele]

"chairlifts running on both Saturdays and Sundays from June 26-Sept 4th this summer."

Will it cost anything to use the lifts?

$20:(

[REDFIVE]

$20:(

Does this cover the day or just one ride?

[JR Stengele]

I hope it would be for the day, but not sure.

[JR Stengele]

However, the first lift up is 10:30 and the last one is 2:30. The last lift down is 3:30, and not sure if you need it to get down or if that is just for those viewing the summit.

[Snooskie Longhorn]

If the upper course is the same as it was a few years ago, then a round takes about four hours. It would be impressive to get two chairlift rounds in a day, not to mention the physical toll it would take on your body.

Hiking to the top costs nothing, so you could play the upper course for free! People of all ages hike to the top all of the time. I think it takes less than two hours to hike up.

[mountainhigh]

2010 Mountainhigh registration (http://www.crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com/) is open!!

Online registration through pdgasignup (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi) will be active soon.

Please register asap if you want to attend. Event will be capped at 100. Day of registration MAY NOT be available. Get em' in soon.

Hope to see everyone up "testing" the course soon.

We are siked to have Tims Cascade Snacks (http://www.timschips.com/mm5/merchant.mvc) as a new sponsor this year. Please consider them on your next snack buying adventure..

We always need more sponsors to help make the event more successful. Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,

Dee

[Kenny B]

A BIG thanks to the workers putting in this course for the summer. It's like building a new course every year!

I saw you posted some good pictures on the blog, Dee. It looks like hole 18 is there on the avalanche mound. I heard that hole would be removed this summer for chair lift work, is that still true?

[Ode]

we went up there last weekend. Dee said that 17 and 18 are gonna be in until they have to be removed for the construction. hopefully they remain until the tourney!

[Boosh Dag]

Huge thanks to all that put in the course! Still can't believe there's a course at Crystal Mountain...learned to ski there and now get to chuck discs there....awesome.

[Stimpi]

Where does "everyone" stay? I've never been there, but the internet maps show Enumclaw to be 1:30+ away, and it appears to be the closest town.
Is there a tournament campground or host hotel? Are all the "ski" hotels open? Inquiring minds want to know.

[mountainhigh]

Crystal Mountain Hotels (http://www.crystalhotels.com/) is the host hotel and is offering discounted lodging for Disc Golfers. All rooms include Continental Breakfast too. The Alpine Inn/Snorting Elk Cellar are "Tournament Central" and there is a putting green right in front of the hotel/bar.

There are Designated USFS campgrounds 7 & 10 miles off the mountain. Many golfers camp in the ski resort parking lots (free) and surrounding areas. RV Hookups are available at the resort for $20 and are within walking distance to everything.

Thanks for asking.

[JR Stengele]

Dee is the man. Huge thanks to him and all that have helped with the course being put in and taken care of. The summit course is amazing but watch your step.

[all2common]

Is this full?

[DMajor]

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1278435655

This leads me to believe it is not full

[Stimpi]

Why is there no registration list at the pdga calendar? I'd like to see how full it is and who's onboard. It's 3 weeks away and there is rumor of being sold out? (see above)
Or maybe noone has signed up yet? That would explain the lack of listings. I'll go with that and stop worrying about the sell out.

[Toby Puttzinski]

I've been signed up for a few weeks now... the earliest I've signed up for a tournament to date-- I've been checking periodically for a players list as well... just curious to see who might've signed up>> could you hook that up for us when you get a chance, Dee? I hope to see some of you Oregon (and Eastern WA) guys there for some mountain golf + super good times...
I'd venture to guess that it's half-full at this point>> I know of several people planning to play that have yet to sign up... I'll give them a nudge for you Dee.

Will the bathrooms w/ showers be open for those of us planning to camp?

[mountainhigh]

Tournament is NOT full.

I just have not taken the time to add the registration list but will try to get it updated on Friday.

[mountainhigh]

Thanks to Shavonne for her efforts in creating our logo again this year. Checkout her custom artwork!!!
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Fcoj6f27u7Y/TFx2oXUDLDI/AAAAAAAAASI/VnWdXUKACPM/s1600/Mountain+High+2010.jpg

Giver her a shoutout the next time you see her...

We now have minimum $1500 added cash for this years event!!!

Registration is wide open and plenty of spots left. Thanks for your patience for those wanting to know who is currently signed up (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=10613). We will keep the registration list updated at least weekly until the event.

If you are interested, get it in gear and signup asap. Remember that each registration includes 1 lift ticket for the famed Crystal Mountain Summit Course!!!

stay tuned here and our blog (http://crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com/) for updates.

Discount lodging is available with Crystal Mountain Hotels (http://www.crystalhotels.com/). Plenty of camping in the area. There are public restrooms at the Day Lodge, Restaurant & Bar (http://www.crystalhotels.com/dining.html)but there are no public showers.

Hope to see you on the course soon. A trip up here to familiarize yourself with the course and conditions is in order..

Dee

[all2common]

Just signed up. A Portland contingent will be in attendance. Sending a scout up this weekend to check the layout. Can I get an amen for mountain golf?

[esquire]

I've checked the Crystal website, the PDGA site, as well as this thread and have been unable to find an answer: I was wondering what the schedule was for the tourney, i.e. how many rounds? I saw multiple places that there are 2 courses. Does that mean one round each? 2 rounds on one and one on the other? 2 rounds on each? What about the schedule for Sunday?
I'm considering signing up, but I sort of want to know what I would be getting myself into considering the driving distance involved and the need to work the following day....hundreds of miles away....

[Toby Puttzinski]

I've checked the Crystal website, the PDGA site, as well as this thread and have been unable to find an answer: I was wondering what the schedule was for the tourney, i.e. how many rounds? I saw multiple places that there are 2 courses. Does that mean one round each? 2 rounds on one and one on the other? 2 rounds on each? What about the schedule for Sunday?
I'm considering signing up, but I sort of want to know what I would be getting myself into considering the driving distance involved and the need to work the following day....hundreds of miles away....


One round each day...you should sign up, this tournament kicks ass!!

[Toby Puttzinski]

Just signed up. A Portland contingent will be in attendance. Sending a scout up this weekend to check the layout. Can I get an amen for mountain golf?

Amen!!

Looking forward to seeing you there Justin!

[mountainhigh]

1 Round Each Day
No Final 9 beacuase of the additional time that the Summit Course takes. We do not want the event to stretch late in the afternoon on Sunday.

Dee

[mountainhigh]

Take a look at the current registration (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=10613)list...

If your name is not there, go ahead and get registered ASAP.

We are ahead of the pace last year but I would like to have everyone setup in advance to make checkin go smooth and get a quick start on Saturday.

Hole Sponsors are needed and VERY APPRECIATED. Big props to Ben Minson, Mary & Tom Mando's & John Lorber!!! Thanks..

All those who register by Saturday 8/21/10 are guaranteed a T-Shirt.

Tournament Stamp Discs (Glow Leopard & Champ Max) are in. Everyone gets a disc at checkin!!

Printable registration flyer (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Fcoj6f27u7Y/TDJmyze4OjI/AAAAAAAAAQw/zbYc2EyCHmw/s1600/Tournamnent+Registration+Form+2010.jpg).

Lots of people playing up here this weekend getting dialed in.

Get in touch with me if you have any questions
206-295-6618
dee@crystalhotels.com

Thanks,

Dee

[Lund]

1 Round Each Day
No Final 9 beacuase of the additional time that the Summit Course takes. We do not want the event to stretch late in the afternoon on Sunday.

Dee

I was just up at crystal a couple weekends ago for the first time. We played the summit 18 holes and it was burly. Our round took well over 5 hours! In fact I didnt even finish the last 2 holes cause I was looking for a frisbee.

Am I correct there are 27 baskets out there and the 2 courses share 9 holes? In other words are we playing those 9 holes once each day as part of the 2 courses?

Ashley and I will be there and are signing up soon.

Eric

[sillybizz]

I was just up at crystal a couple weekends ago for the first time. We played the summit 18 holes and it was burly. Our round took well over 5 hours! In fact I didnt even finish the last 2 holes cause I was looking for a frisbee.

Am I correct there are 27 baskets out there and the 2 courses share 9 holes? In other words are we playing those 9 holes once each day as part of the 2 courses?

Ashley and I will be there and are signing up soon.

Eric

You are correct sir, the back nine for both courses are the same holes. Have fun. :)

[JR Stengele]

With the exception of the approach to hole 10. It plays differently depending on if you are playing down from the summit course or playing the base course.

[mountainhigh]

I was just up at crystal a couple weekends ago for the first time. We played the summit 18 holes and it was burly. Our round took well over 5 hours! In fact I didnt even finish the last 2 holes cause I was looking for a frisbee.

Am I correct there are 27 baskets out there and the 2 courses share 9 holes? In other words are we playing those 9 holes once each day as part of the 2 courses?

Ashley and I will be there and are signing up soon.

Eric


Hey Eric,

You are correct that we have 27 baskets on our normal layout.

BUT...

We are adding a Temporary Tournament 9 for the event so there will be 2 seperate 18 hole courses.

Each group will play 1 round on both courses for the tournament. (trying to bottleneck everyone through the back 9 would be challenging to say the least).

Glad to hear you & Ashley are coming up...Looking forward to seeing you again.

Thanks,

Dee

[killa]

I'm looking for a carpool Friday from Seattle. We can use my car if necessary, but it's on the smaller side.

PM me with your phone number.
- Kyle

[JR Stengele]

Hey Kyle,

You can cruise with me if you like.

[LakeStevensBA]

Hey Kyle,

You can cruise with me if you like.

Kyle,
Be careful "cruising" with John. There are a lot of reststops between Mukilteo and Crystal Mountain......
:laughing:

[JR Stengele]

I figured it would be a great ice breaker though.

Nothing more relaxing then the mens stall in a public restroom eh BA? Isn't that where you were conceived?

[sillybizz]

Wait a minute! WAIT A MINUTE!

John that's why you stop at every rest stop on road trips and this whole "I have a weak prostate" thing is just a front? Good to know buddy.

And now you're playing Crystal Mountain without tell me? AND you're trying to pick up on Kyle who clearly is mine. :nono:

[JR Stengele]

akward...

[mountainhigh]

The course is set and YOUR time is here.

Our first crew of golfers has already setup the tents and we are siked for the weekend.

Temporary 9 for the Summit Course is setup courtesy of the loaner baskets from Mark and Pierce County Disc Golf (http://www.piercecountydiscgolf.com/).

Get ready for the fun and try to get here as early as possible tomorrow to try out some of the new holes.

Registration and Checkin Party starts at 8:00pm on Friday.

Saturday Morning Registration & Checkin opens at 8:00am.

Players meeting Saturday morning at 9:30am and tee off following.

The weather has cooled down but should be pretty good for the weekend. Be prepared...

Looking forward to seeing those who can make it this weekend!!


Thanks,

Dee

[pdduubb]

any suggestions for Crystal Mtn Tournament newbies? I know what to bring to a typical event but what should I bring that is different for this one?

[sillybizz]

any suggestions for Crystal Mtn Tournament newbies? I know what to bring to a typical event but what should I bring that is different for this one?

Bring lots of extra discs.

[JR Stengele]

The course is set and YOUR time is here.

Our first crew of golfers has already setup the tents and we are siked for the weekend.

Temporary 9 for the Summit Course is setup courtesy of the loaner baskets from Mark and Pierce County Disc Golf (http://www.piercecountydiscgolf.com/).

Get ready for the fun and try to get here as early as possible tomorrow to try out some of the new holes.

Registration and Checkin Party starts at 8:00pm on Friday.

Saturday Morning Registration & Checkin opens at 8:00am.


Players meeting Saturday morning at 9:30am and tee off following.

The weather has cooled down but should be pretty good for the weekend. Be prepared...

Looking forward to seeing those who can make it this weekend!!


Thanks,

Dee


Dee,

I signed up last night around 8 and am not sure if I have shown up on your master list? I am looking forward to my third year in a row at this tournament, with this one being the best yet! See you tomorrow.

[sillybizz]

Are you playing intermediate, bagger?

[all2common]

any suggestions for Crystal Mtn Tournament newbies? I know what to bring to a typical event but what should I bring that is different for this one?

Bring extra clothes, it's gonna get cold, and extra shoes. Those would be the essential items. If you keep your discs on the fairway, you shouldn't need extras.

[The Ombudsman]

Carry double the water you would normally take.
Play in the sturdiest footwear you are able to.
Throw down to the basket if you are on an elevated tee
Throw stable plastic downhill and flippy plastic everywhere else.

[pdduubb]

Thanks for the info... I am almost packed and ready to roll... planning on being there by 7 at the latest.

pw see you there...Black Subaru Outback with Car carrier...

[mountainhigh]

Sick day at Crystal today.. Clear blue skies, awesome views of Mt. Rainier from the Summit Course and don't forget the WINDS!!

All players showed some serious perseverance out there today.

Half the field played the Summit Course and the other half played the Lower Course (pros & ma1). Flip flop the courses on Sunday.

SCORES (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=10613) ARE UP..

Tomorrow is another battle..

[ChUcK]

Make sure you let the PDGA know that separate courses were played, the ratings are a bit wonky!

edit: not that round ratings mean anything during a tournament....

[mountainhigh]

Scores (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=10613) are up.

Seperate course layouts have been identified along with appropriate divisional assignments.

Great job by all the competitors.

Thanks for all the support from everyone.

Dee

[JR Stengele]

Just wanted to give one more huge thanks to Dee as well. Every year I come up, I am welcomed with great food, great people, competative competition, and crazy weather! Thanks for all your hard work, organization, and wonderful players packs. It was a pleasure.

[sillybizz]

Just wanted to give one more huge thanks to Dee as well. Every year I come up, I am welcomed with great food, great people, competative competition, and crazy weather! Thanks for all your hard work, organization, and wonderful players packs. It was a pleasure.

Congrats on second place, not bad for an intermediate player playing advanced! :yay: