AlexJ

Are pliers the tool you are refering to? its a bitch to fit your hand in there but not a big deal to hold the nut with pliers and then remove the screw. Good needle nose works best. I just did it last week. And really Silver tongues for you? I dont see that working. I ride the silver tongues.

Banquet and other details will be posted in the next two weeks. Check this thread often for updates. Also if you have specific questions you can email us at eastcoastexpressionsession@gmail.com

Yes there will be a banquet. It will be Thursday night. pricing and menu are being worked out know and should be posted in a few weeks. but it wil be very much inline with what we have done in past years. (See 2014 post)

It’s finally here…the official ECES kickoff thread! Dates are set for Feb. 22-26, 2016, at Stratton Mountain, Vermont. This is the largest gathering of carvers on the east and we’ll be tearing up some of the best, groomed terrain that Stratton has to offer. ECES is a non-competitive event that is open to anyone interested in alpine snowboarding. All ages and abilities are welcome. What makes the ECES unique is that it is run by a small team of fellow carvers that have no industry ties, they just love to carve and want to share the experience. We’ve got special group rates available to all East Coast Expression Session attendants, as in the past. Stratton will hold rooms for us through 1/21/16, so don’t wait too long to book your stay. After that, there are no guarantees for these rates. To book accommodations, YOU MUST CALL (no online booking). Call 1-800-STRATTON (787-2886) and state that you are with “East Coast Expression Session”. Lift & Lodging Details Lift & lodging packages at both properties below includes 1 night lodging, 1 day lift ticket, all taxes and services. Rates are good 2/21/16-2/26/16. Black Bear Lodge (includes continental breakfast) 2 people - $116.78pp 3 people - $103.63pp 4 people - $97.05pp Long Trail (1 bedroom) 2 people - $148.63pp 3 people - $126.64pp 4 people - $115.65pp Long Trail (2 bedroom): 2 people - $183.11pp 3 people - $139.55pp 4 people - $117.77pp 5 people - $110.75pp 6 people - $106.07 For those of you that do not need accommodations, you can purchase lift tickets only, at the following rates. Lift tickets cannot be purchased direct through Stratton reservations, and the pricing below is ONLY VALID for the event dates. Please stay tuned for more detail about purchasing tickets only. Ticket type Adult Young Adult Junior 1 day midweek $59 $51 $45 2 day midweek $97 $87 $76 3 day midweek $121 $108 $94 4 day midweek $139 $123 $108 5 day midweek $159 $141 $123 1 day Saturday $79 $67 $57 2 day Sat/Sun $142 $120 $103 1 day Sunday $68 $58 $49 **Please note these group rates are not available online*** Information regarding the AWESOME banquet will be available soon, so stay tuned by subscribing to this thread and “like” East Coast Expression Session on Facebook. The time has come to get into the carve! Make plans to attend the most kick-ass carving event in the East. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us through the ECES Event email account at: eastcoastexpressionsession@gmail.com

ECES 2016 is on!!! We just formalized the deal with Stratton and are ready to go. Shortly we will provide the details around- Lift and lodging package pricing Lift ticket pricing How to make your reservations with Stratton How you will purchase lift tickets only Basic schedule for the event week How to contact us with event related questions A little further down the road we will be providing information on the week ending banquet and how to register for that. Looking forward to seeing you all at Stratton.

what exactly is the Backward Carnival Ride of Death charlift? I am there all the time and have never seen that attraction. I may go mountain biking at Killington on Sunday but no riding for me.

Mark, Put me down for Saturday. Alex

There used to be a whole group of us that did it all the time. Bob Jenny, Jack, Paul K, Shaggy, Trailer Trash, Geoff, myself. Everyone moved onto different things, those still riding have migrated more into dirt riding. (enduro, hare scramble type stuff). Paul, John and I still have track bikes so maybe a carvers track day in the spring. Would love to ride Thompson having grown up there in the late 60's early 70's watching my dad race sports cars.

Very interesting, as a lot of this took place in my home town. What is left of the early shop is now our butcher shop. It's amazing how many of these old boards you find hanging in people's houses around here. I swear a couple of these pro boards are in my neighbors playroom. The 85 was the first board I ever rode, I gave it one day and said it was stupid. Waited six years before I tried it again. Back to the original reason for posting. Look at the back cover of the catalog picture on the right. Jack recognize the name of the photographer? He was taking pictures at ECES last week. You can't image his collection of photos from that era.

That be "CMC"

We will take the ECES group photo tomorrow morning at 10:20AM in front of the demo tent. See you there. Alex

For those of you planning to come out to the Red Fox tonight for dinner, I suggest getting there by 5:30PM. Based on how busy it was last night getting there later then that may make for a long wait for seating space.

We won't be out today, looks like it will only be lower mountain for awhile today, and lots of chores to do. But we will be out tomorrow maybe see you tomorrow. Alex

Reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to submit your name for lift tickets. If you need them and have not done so follow the above procedure. Cut off is tomorrow Friday 2/21/2013 at 3PM. If you have already submitted a request you should have gotten a confirmation email, if you submitted a request and did not get a confirmation let me know here. Alex

Stratton is ready for ECES. Artwork courtesy of Todd Brown. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

ECES 2014 Event Schedule & Information Lots of important information please read and keep a copy with you Your event organizers - Geoff Vincelette Stephanie Juhasz Alex Juhasz Todd Brown Jack Michaud Demo Info- Demos available- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30AM – 3:00PM Daily demo Fee is $20 payable when you sign up for demos at the tent You must have a major Credit Card and ID to Demo equipment Demos must be returned to the Demo Tent by 3:00PM Early Access Info- On Thursday we will have Early Lift access, loading the lift at 8:30AM. Be at the gondola early. You must have an ECES wrist band to load the lift early. If you don’t have one, you will not be allowed on the lift. Wrist bands can be obtained from ECES organizers any morning in the base lodge, at evening events or throughout the day. Sunday February 23rd If you have arrived, come meet up with some of your fellow carvers to kick off the week. Place- Fire Tower Restaurant (bar area) located in the far end of the Stratton Village Time- 7PM (ECES shirts will be available for pickup) Monday February 24th 7:45AM- We will be getting ready in the east wing of the base lodge. 3:00PM– when you are done carving head up to Grizzly’s in the top of the base lodge for some après carving fun. 5:30PM – This evening we will head off mountain to the Red Fox Inn. Monday is Taco night with ½ priced margaritas. All the food is great! Place- Red Fox Inn, located on Winhall Hollow Road about a 10 minute drive from the Base area. Tuesday February 25th 7:45AM- We will be getting ready in the east wing of the base lodge. 10:30AM – Carving Clinics, meet at the base of the Gondola 3:00PM– when you are done carving head up to Grizzly’s in the top of the base lodge for some après carving fun. 6:30PM – This evening we will meet up at the Sushi Bar in the Stratton Village. They will offer us a roll and drink special for the evening. Tell them you are part of the “East Coast Expression Session” Place- The Sushi Bar in Stratton Village Wednesday February 26th 7:45AM- We will be getting ready in the east wing of the base lodge. 8:30AM- Demo tent opens it is located directly outside the East wing of the base lodge, look for the ECES banner. 10:30AM- Carving Clinics, meet at the Demo Tent 1:00PM- Aysm/Retro afternoon. Meet at the Demo Tent and bring out your Aysm board, and retro gear. We will make some group runs on the lower mountain. Prizes awarded for the Most authentic gear and outfit. You know you’ve been hanging on to the neon just for this! 3:00PM- All demos MUST be returned to the demo tent 4:00PM- Bomber/Donek Beer Party Free beer provided by Bomber and Donek while it lasts. Prizes awarded for best and most authentic Retro gear and outfit. Place- Green Door Pub Downstairs in Mulligan’s in the Stratton Village Green Door Pub will have additional beer and appetizer specials available for purchase. Thursday February 27th 7:30AM- We will be getting ready in the east wing of the base lodge. 8:15AM- Meet at Gondola Ready to ride for early access, must have your ECES wrist band on for access. Lift attendants will not let you on without a wrist band. (See the ECES team for your wristband by 8AM in the East wing of the base lodge or at the Demo Tent) 8:30AM- Early Access lifts open (Only open to ECES participants) 8:30AM- Demo tent opens it is located directly outside the East wing of the base lodge, look for the ECES banner. 10:30AM- Carving Clinics, meet at the Demo Tent 10:30AM- Woman’s group ride hosted by Stephanie, meet at the Demo Tent 3:00PM- all demos MUST be returned to the demo tent 6:00PM - 10:00PM ECES banquet (hors D’oeuvres 6:00 – 7:30 followed by buffet meal. Cash bar available all night) Great food, check out photos and videos from the week & more, tell big fish stories of your best carves through the week, and of course, the AWESOME sponsor raffle. No tickets will be available at the door, so if you did not pre-register you will not be able to get in. Place- Green Mountain room at the Black Bear Lodge Friday February 28th 7:30AM- We will be getting ready in the east wing of the base lodge. 8:30AM - Demo tent opens it is located directly outside the East wing of the base lodge, look for the ECES banner. 2:00PM- All demos must be returned to the demo tent. 3:00PM on - When you are done carving head up to Grizzly’s in the top of the base lodge for some après carving fun, rehash the week, say your good-by’s or hang out if you are riding Saturday. No evening activities planned. We look forward to seeing and riding with everyone! Your ECES team

Hilux, Snow is "Extra Super Premo" Carving conditions have been perfect. The new snow will just pad the base and widen some areas here and there. Should be a endless carpet of courdoroy by them time you get here. I am submitting my Grooming request this week so we should be set. Just hope for no snow the week off.

Procedure you will need to follow to get your daily lift tickets **THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU IF YOU GOT TICKETS AS PART OF THE LIFT AND LODGING PACKAGES** If you need daily tickets for the ECES week follow these steps- Send an email to: eastcoastexpressionsession@gmail.com In the email provide your full name (NOT your BOL NAME) If you have friends or family members that will need daily tickets provide their full name as well Your will receive a confirmation back from us When you arrive at Stratton go to the ticket window in the main base lodge to purchase tickets. Tell them you are purchasing lift tickets for X number of days and you are part of the group “EAST COAST EXPRESSION SESSION” not ECES. Tell them you name is on the list and give them you name. Everyone that provides me their name will be on the list for the entire event, so you can get a ticket everyday, for the entire week or any combination of days. Stratton will verify your name against the list, so if you are not on the list you will not be able to purchase daily tickets at the ECES discount rate. The ticket rates are as follows: 1-day midweek $45 2-day midweek $81 3-day midweek $114 4-day midweek $144 5-day midweek $175 Saturday $68 Sunday $59 Sat & Sun $122 The list will be submitted to Stratton on Friday afternoon 2/21/2014 Please email us prior to that date if you will need a ticket for Monday. We will submit updated lists on Monday thru Thursday nights with any names received after Friday 2/21/2014.

Steph and Geoff giving the carving a big thumbs up. The carving on the super trail was killer!!!!!

Who's coming to ECES? This mornings groom is epic!!!!

Responded to your email.

Skiing was actually really good at Stratton today, and a whole 1" of snow.

Stratton left us a very nice little gift this morning.

We are getting closer every day, So who's planning on coming and what days are you thinking about?

Ian MacKenzie has graciously offered to give carving clinics again at this years ECES. He will be offering clinics on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting at 10:30 AM each day. Meeting place will be at the demo tent in the main base area. Ian will add more information to this thread when he is ready. anyone interested in the clinics should respond to this thread to help him plan for each day. Space will be limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.