Crystal Mountain-Mountain High Tournament: August 27-28

[mountainhigh]

Mountain High 2011 is schedule for August 27 & 28.

We hope it will be the best tournament that we have ever had at Crystal.

Registration information will be posted here soon, online registrations should be active on Northwest Signup (http://store.northwestsignup.com/) early next week.

More updates to follow, also check crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com (http://crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com/) for info.

Get yer' hiking boots ready!!

Thanks,

Dee

[JR Stengele]

Always the best tournament of the year Dee. Looking forward to playing it four years in a row!
Thanks for all that you do for the WA discgolf community.

[Celeste]

Seriously going to try to make it this year! I've heard great things about the course and the tournament.

[NW DiscGolfer]

There is RV camping in the parking lot right? What is the cost, and what type of hookups.

[mountainhigh]

There is RV camping in the parking lot right? What is the cost, and what type of hookups.

There is plenty of Tent and RV camping at Crystal.

Electrical plugins are $20 per night, self registration. I believe there are a couple water spigots but no dumping station.

Discount lodging is also available through Crystal Mountain Hotels (http://www.crystalhotels.com/).

[softwinterwhispers]

Oh Crystal Mountain topped with disc golf??? Count me in. 8)

[Toby Puttzinski]

It's Super Dee Duper Fun!!

[mountainhigh]

Registration is open for 2011 Mountain High.

Northwest Sign-Up's (http://store.northwestsignup.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=32) is handling the online processing.

You can print a registration form and mail if preferred. Go to Crystal Mountain Disc Golf Blog (http://www.crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com/) for the form.

We really want a great turnout this year and hope that everyone brings a friend and family member(s). There are plenty of activities and fun for non players.

Play on....

[NW DiscGolfer]

Registration is open for 2011 Mountain High.

We really want a great turnout this year and hope that everyone brings a friend and family member(s). There are plenty of activities and fun for non players.

Play on....
:cheers:
Bringing the wife and son, though neither plans on playing tournament so glad to hear there will be activities for non-players. Maybe it will interest them in playing at a later date. :biggrin2:

[JR Stengele]

Registration is open for 2011 Mountain High.

Northwest Sign-Up's (http://store.northwestsignup.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=32) is handling the online processing.

You can print a registration form and mail if preferred. Go to Crystal Mountain Disc Golf Blog (http://www.crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com/) for the form.

We really want a great turnout this year and hope that everyone brings a friend and family member(s). There are plenty of activities and fun for non players.

Play on....


Been tough getting up there, hope to do it by end of August. Is the summit course 10 or 18 like from the tournament?

[Toby Puttzinski]

Is the Mountain High tourney still a go? Is there any estimate as to when the course would go in?

[Ode]

according to their blog, the lower course is in. as for the upper course, someone more local may have more information as to if/when.

love this course, love this tourney. Its a must play and cant wait to get back to washington and back to crystal again this year. hopefully ill see everyone there!

[mountainhigh]

Standard Lower 18 Course is in full swing and has been getting pretty good play lately.

Summit Course opens this Friday July, 29th. There is still some snow to hike through but not too much. Will post some pictures after we launch on Friday Morning. Gonna be fun.

Get those registrations in...

[prospect]

Will there be a list of registered players posted at pdga.com?

[Snooskie Longhorn]

Played Summit Course today. So killer! Jeff Smith posted the best score, a 55. I shot a 60. Dee, the course pro, played too. Can't remember what he shot. The Summit Course is similar to last years layout with a few minor changes. The gondola ride got us up there in 9.5 minutes. Took about 4 hours to play down. Get up there and play. Do it!

[mazza]

i may have to make a trip up there

[TreeLove]

Played Summit Course today. So killer! Jeff Smith posted the best score, a 55. I shot a 60. Dee, the course pro, played too. Can't remember what he shot. The Summit Course is similar to last years layout with a few minor changes. The gondola ride got us up there in 9.5 minutes. Took about 4 hours to play down. Get up there and play. Do it!

There's a gondola at Crystal now? Oh my god, that is awesome!

[mountainhigh]

We are getting close to the tournament and need more people to get registered.

NORTHWESTSIGNUP.COM (http://store.northwestsignup.com/) is the quickest way to get signed up. A few people registered in person this weekend and also by mail.

We always need tee sponsors. Thanks Bill Winkler and Jack Lorber for kicking in $25 each.

Disc order is in and we are getting a nice box of Vulcans, KC Pro Rocs, Glow Destroyers and Glow Leopards.

SUMMIT COURSE UPDATE, PHOTOS AND VIDEO HERE (http://crystalmountaindiscgolf.blogspot.com/)

Get registered and your name will be here (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/69608) also. You will be in great company.

[mountainhigh]

Played Summit Course today. So killer! Jeff Smith posted the best score, a 55. I shot a 60. Dee, the course pro, played too. Can't remember what he shot. The Summit Course is similar to last years layout with a few minor changes. The gondola ride got us up there in 9.5 minutes. Took about 4 hours to play down. Get up there and play. Do it!

"Can't remember what he shot". Nice way of saying that my score was out of acceptable range.

I came back the second day and did a much better job of keeping it in the Fairway. +12 on the Summit Course is about as good as it gets for me. Hoping to break into single digits next run...

[Snooskie Longhorn]

I checked the scorecard from round one and Dee shot a 79.

Second round scores are as follows:
I (Ben) shot a 64
Jeff shot a 55
Dee shot a 66


In other words,
Ben shot twice as bad
Jeff shot the same
Dee shot twice as good

.

[mountainhigh]

Checkout our Logo/Disc Stamp for this years event.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DTJJBrvegqc/Tj7P_X5CW2I/AAAAAAAAATs/iB2iKMu8CdA/s1600/Mountain%2BHigh%2B2011.jpg

We will use this on our discs and t-shirts. Innova discs are on order and players can choose from KC Pro Roc, Champion Vulcan, Glow Leopard and Glow Destroyer as a part of their players pack.

More registrations are coming in. A big thanks to those who are getting signed up.

Let's put some peer pressure on each other to get planned and make it happen..

[mountainhigh]

Two weeks to go and things are looking great.

The course is as beautiful as ever.

Additional registrations (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/69608) are rolling in but we still need more.

Make sure you get your registration in soon, all am's who register before August 23 will get an awesome "Corningwear" shirt. Thanks to Turis for setting these up again.

[DMajor]

I haven't had enough giant windy as hell steep downhill shots in my life recently so I've decided playing this tournament is a good idea.

[Lyounger]

We are considering this tourney but could really use a little more info on the camping situation. I found the DG map and can see a parking lot but can't really tell where there's camping available. Is it a free for all? Are there actual spots? And the BIG question...are there restrooms and even possible showers?

Any additional info would be appreciated :-)

LKY

[mountainhigh]

We are considering this tourney but could really use a little more info on the camping situation. I found the DG map and can see a parking lot but can't really tell where there's camping available. Is it a free for all? Are there actual spots? And the BIG question...are there restrooms and even possible showers?

Any additional info would be appreciated :-)

LKY

Camping is in the parking lots at Crystal Mountain Resort. There are plug in spots for RV's-$20/night.
Tent camping is pretty much free and is help yourself. There are no designated tent spots.
There are NO SHOWERS OR RESTROOMS in the camping area. Public Bathroom is open 24 hours in the main day lodge. 5-10 minute walk from the main camping area.

There are several USFS campgrounds in the area along Highway 410 with bathrooms. You will need to get there early on Friday to get a spot because they will most likely fill up on Saturday.

[mountainhigh]

Mountain High 2011 weekend sponsorship has reached over $2000 cash plus "non cash" donations.

We have received some great last minute sponsorship and are adding a new side game to the 2011 Mountain High.

Saturday Afternoon August 27, we will launch the First Annual-Mountain High Long Distance Drive Competition.

W.J. Byrnes & Company, Seattle Customs Broker has sponsored $500 designated specifically for this event.

Basic Format is as follows:

Entrants must already be registered for the Mountain High DG Tournament
$10/pro, $5/am entry fee
Divisions to be assigned just like the standard tournament
Purse will be divided by total entrants and then designated as per number of entrants in each division.
Payout 25% of each division.
Pro=cash, Am=script


More support=more games=more fun. Come Join in and bring a friend, wife, girlfriend, son, daughter, brother, mother or a stranger for that matter.

We are still looking for more last minute sponsors so help out and sign up for a tee sponsorship (or three).

[captain jack]

Played the course for my first time today.
I have to say, there are very few places in this country where you can experience disc golf like this.
I recorded 2300' feet of vertical lost from the first tee on the mountain course, to 18 basket down by the gondola.
I know a couple of the holes must be 1000' or more from tee to basket, even downhill, this is still a long way to throw.

Tourons from many nations did swarm around some of the baskets near the top, like the apes around the monolith, circling, grunting, tilting thier heads from side to side. It amazes me that after 30 years most people still dont have a clue what this sport is.

Bottom line, this course is EPIC !
If you have the chance to play, dont miss it. The flowers are out in full force right now and the course is snow free.

Just wanna say thanks Dee for putting this all together, I cant get back down for the tourney next week, but I did grab a tasty pearly CFR Vulcan from the bar to support the cause, and maybe next year I can make the time for this tourney.

ps* thanks for the left to right holes, Erick and I are both lefties, so we greatly appreciate the consideration

[sillybizz]

So will the course be open the following Monday (the 29th) or is the course pulled after the tournament? Thanks in advance. :)

[mine all mine]

anyone coming from shelton who could bring me my disc that I lost at shelton springs

[Snooskie Longhorn]

Played the Summit course on 8/20/2011. Simply amazing. Captain Jack is right, the wild flowers and green meadow plants are out in full force. There was no snow on the course. It is beautiful. Bring lots of water. A guy who joined up with us ran out of water mid-round. There is a mini mart next to the gondola uploading area to stock up on snacks and beverages. Oh, by-the-way, the insects were annoying in the shade, so I'm bringing bug repellent for the tourney.

Scores were as follows:
Jeff Smith = 57
Garrett Schwab = 61
Ben Minson (me) = 61

Looking forward to this weekend!

[captain jack]

Bring lots of water. A guy who joined up with us ran out of water mid-round.


Agreed. :cheers:
I brought 3.5 hours of hydration, which I figured was enough, but spent 5.5 hours on the mountain.
Needless to say I had the cramping jimmylegs last night. :slapface:

Took the new CFR Vulcan to Terrace today, its a nice flyer.

Oh, and Tom, we talked to the guys that helped Dee put the course in, I'm pretty sure they won't pull the baskets until the first snowfall, so as long as we don't get a freak storm, you should be good on the 29th.

[Lyounger]

Camping is in the parking lots at Crystal Mountain Resort. There are plug in spots for RV's-$20/night.
Tent camping is pretty much free and is help yourself. There are no designated tent spots.
There are NO SHOWERS OR RESTROOMS in the camping area. Public Bathroom is open 24 hours in the main day lodge. 5-10 minute walk from the main camping area.

There are several USFS campgrounds in the area along Highway 410 with bathrooms. You will need to get there early on Friday to get a spot because they will most likely fill up on Saturday.

I appreciate the information!

We decided to take advantage of the fabulous dicounted lodging at the Village Inn so I don't have to miss SportsCenter. Not sure how Jaymie is going to fit in a twin bed...but it might make for good pics on FaceBook!

Looking so forward to playing a brand new course :-)

[prospect]

What is the format for this tourney? 2 rounds of 18? What is the format for the long drive comp?

[mine all mine]

I appreciate the information!

We decided to take advantage of the fabulous dicounted lodging at the Village Inn so I don't have to miss SportsCenter. Not sure how Jaymie is going to fit in a twin bed...but it might make for good pics on FaceBook!

Looking so forward to playing a brand new course :-)

Glad to hear you're coming!

[mountainhigh]

What is the format for this tourney? 2 rounds of 18? What is the format for the long drive comp?

Basic Format is that each division will play both the Summit Course and Lower Course. 1 round of 18 holes each day.

Distance Drive Comp. format was explained just a few posts above..

I played most of the Summit Course with Bro, Tim and Mike yesterday. It just keeps getting better.. The flowers and wildlife are simply mindblower.

[Toby Puttzinski]

Is hiking up the only way to get to the Summit during the week, or are any of the lifts running? A few of us were going to come up for a casual round tomorrow, but my buddy's knee is only in good enough shape to play down.

[CMC206]

Toby can you check the lost disc bucket for me. I lost 6 discs up there last year. The name on the back is CMC. Please and Thank You!

[prospect]

Basic Format is that each division will play both the Summit Course and Lower Course. 1 round of 18 holes each day.

Distance Drive Comp. format was explained just a few posts above..

I played most of the Summit Course with Bro, Tim and Mike yesterday. It just keeps getting better.. The flowers and wildlife are simply mindblower.

I guess what I meant by "format" is how many throws do I get for $5?

[Snooskie Longhorn]

Is hiking up the only way to get to the Summit during the week, or are any of the lifts running? A few of us were going to come up for a casual round tomorrow, but my buddy's knee is only in good enough shape to play down.


From the following site: http://www.mtrainiergondola.com

"We are open daily until Sept. 11 and weekends until Oct. 2 for scenic rides on the Mt. Rainier gondola, mountain-top dining at the Summit House, hiking, horseback rides, disc golf and other fun summer activities. See you in the mountains!"


...

[Lyounger]

So according to the CM website, Google and Mapquest the best way to travel from the East is Follow Hwy 12 West towards Naches. Turns into Hwy 410 and crosses over Chinook Pass (closed during the winter). Turn right onto Crystal Mountain Blvd. just after exiting Mount Rainier National Park.

Is there a short cut out of Ellensburg?

Is it better to stay on HWY 12 through Rimrock and meet up with HWY 123/410 on the South side of Rainier?

Just curious about the best way to get there...

Any advice is appreciated ;-)

[mountainhigh]

The courses are set and your time is here.

We are ready to LAUNCH another great Mountain High. Some of the crew was up at Crystal today getting the holes dialed in.

Thanks to everyone who helped get the courses ready. We have a great group of golfers registered but there is plenty of room. Make some last minute calls so we can increase the numbers.

We are really excited to see some of you from Spokane. Hope you bring a train of folks from the east side. From Ellensburg you can take the standard route to Yakima via hwy 97 or the scenic route on the Canyon Road #821. The Canyon road is a little slower but not much but much more scenic and offers some nice places to pull off and take a dip to cool off.

From Yakima take hwy 12 west to 410 west over Chinook Pass and through Mt. Rainier National Park (did I say scenic?). Stay on 410 west until you exit the park and turn right onto Crystal Mountain Blvd. Do not take 12 over White Pass because there is a lot of construction.

See ya tomorrow.

[mountainhigh]

I guess what I meant by "format" is how many throws do I get for $5?

Depending on time we are looking to give everyone 5 shots within 5 minutes. We might reduce but hopefully not.

[Toby Puttzinski]

From the following site: http://www.mtrainiergondola.com

"We are open daily until Sept. 11 and weekends until Oct. 2 for scenic rides on the Mt. Rainier gondola, mountain-top dining at the Summit House, hiking, horseback rides, disc golf and other fun summer activities. See you in the mountains!"


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:slapface:Doh!! Well, it was definitely worth it to play Shelton Springs, but I was pretty stoked to play Crystal. Next week for sure!

Thanks Ben!

[mountainhigh]

Scores (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/69608) are up.

What a great weekend. Thanks to all that came up and participated.
This was a great bunch and it was a pleasure to meet all the new faces. Great to see the familiar ones also.

Awesome friends, weather, golf, fun and all the good stuff.

Hope everyone had fun and those that missed are getting siked for next year.

We still have a lot of mountain golf to play this year.

C'mon up.

[Toby Puttzinski]

Scores (http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/69608) are up.

What a great weekend. Thanks to all that came up and participated.
This was a great bunch and it was a pleasure to meet all the new faces. Great to see the familiar ones also.

Awesome friends, weather, golf, fun and all the good stuff.

Hope everyone had fun and those that missed are getting siked for next year.

We still have a lot of mountain golf to play this year.

C'mon up.

I'll be heading up Wednesday with a few friends-- woohoo!!

[Lyounger]

The tourney was definitely one of my favorites ever. The courses were challenging, fun and imaginative. All the peeps were awesome and there are few places in the world as beautiful as Crystal Mountain.

Thanks Dee for the warm welcome and for running such an orgainized event. Sorry we had to hit the road before the awards...just had to get home before midnight.

This event is in pen on next year's travel schedule and we'll see if we can get more Eastsiders on board.

[JR Stengele]

Sorry Dee I missed out this year as I was super bummed out about it. With school starting up and a little one, it is MUCH harder to get out and even play let alone be gone for 3 days. Next year I should be able to make it back up and play in your amazing tournament. Glad to hear it went so well again this year. Best wishes.