Peter V

Hi everyone. Peter V here. I’m still riding. Actually today was my first time in two years. It was a long time ago that I rode with a group of you, nights at Cascade. I would have been a few times with my brother Gilbert too. He is retired now and lives near Tremblant. I have a place at Mont Saint Marie, Que, but live in Ottawa. if your ever at MSM let me know. We mountain bike a lot at MSM too.

I'll be riding at MSM tomorrow Sunday Mar 19th. conditions are awesome. Peter V

Gee only 4 posts all season. Did you guys ever all ride together one night a week this year? I only did about 5 or 6 times at MSM and at that I only did 3 or 4 runs each time. Kind of lame of me but it's not as much fun riding/carving by yourself. Peter V

Hi all I am still around and looking forward to riding a few times with the gang, although work is crazy busy. After Gilbert's 2014 ECES incident, he still seems highly reluctant to ride again. If anything he may try a softer form of hard boots and bindings and an All mountain board,which I have for him. NO more full out race boards for him. I'll keep posted to see were you all are. Peter V

I'll buy if they are in good shape and if still available. Peter V

OOp's just meant to add that the TD2's mentioned previously are step-ins. Unfortunately I did in fact fracture a rib a few weeks ago and it takes way too many Tylonal Extra strength to ride (I tried it) so hoping I'll be OK next Tuesday Feb 17th Nice weather today. Peter V

I had an weird fall last night just coming off the lift (could happen the same in soft boots). My rear boot slipped off and in front of the board while sliding off the chair lift. I hit the ground hard and it feels like but hope I didn't crack a rib. I have a stomp pad but will be looking for a better one now. Thanks Oldsnowboards and great reply JKarve. Peter V

Riding was great last night sorry I had to leave early for a night shift at work. Got there at 4pm and there were lots of kids but I found it very easy to find lots of room to carve. Riding was awesome until I fell and hoping I didn't crack another rib also hoping I'll be OK for Mont Blanc this weekend. Off of the ride topic if I may, I am switching some gear to try the Pureboarding style and have an extra set of TD2's c/w red or clear elastomers, not sure what Cant angles I have. Would like to give you folks first chance before I post on the Bomber online forum. $250cdn, thats $200US what they seem to go for. Save the shipping. Let me know if anyone is interested. Peter V

Thanks Habs2c see you at Mont Blanc and looking forward to this board and riding with you. Peter V

Ok I have not been on the snowboard yet this year but will try to be there tomorrow night, I'll need to drive to MsM and find all my stuff as the chalet is totally upside-down under renovations and get back to Cascade in time to ride. On another note I am thinking about going to a Pureboarding event this weekend near Syracuse NY and or the following weekend at Mont Blanc. Anyone interested? Check out the Pureboarding.com web site. Peter V

OK I’m in for Edelweiss. You guys/gal know the hillsbetter than I, as it has been a long time since I have been to either.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I will be at Edelweiss, awesome happy to be carving again,anywhere. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> See you all there.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Peter V<o:p></o:p>

Woohoo Fortune is open on Tuesday night, It's there last night and they will have music/band. Party time and celebrate our last carving night until next year. Hope to see you there. Peter V

Oh shoot! that can't be it the best is yet to come and there is lots of base left. That's to bad I was just starting to get the hang of this. I may be up at MsM for the next two weekends, apparently the last day for MsM is Sunday Mar 30th. Let me know or LET US ALL KNOW WHERE YOUR LAST DAYS WILL BE. The good news is Mountain Biking is just around the corner. Check out our trails and map at VeloMsM.com and our mountain fest fun weekend. I'll be managing trail building crews at 2 locations this year with new funding for both, more new trails for Mont Ste Marie and Leslie Parc. If your interested in more info, peterv@live.ca If I don't see Ian until next year, Thanks so much for your lessons, they really help me get out of a rut and a very awkward start to my carving season. Peter V

Thanks so much for all the tips and lessons Ian, you helped get my confidence on the board back. Much appreciated. Get well soon. I'll be riding tonight and likely for the next few weeks too, weather permitting, but every indication is we may have an extended season and the best part about this time of year, there are generally fewer people on the hill. Peter V