Crystal Mountain-Mountain High Tournament: August 27-28

[mountainhigh]

Checkout our Logo/Disc Stamp for this years event.



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 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]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by Snooskie Longhorn

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

Agreed.
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.

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]

Originally Posted by mountainhigh

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]

Originally Posted by Lyounger

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]

Originally Posted by prospect

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]

Originally Posted by mountainhigh

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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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[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 ;-)