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Was out Saturday and Sunday. Pretty good conditions for it being all man made snow. Edges held nicely. and NO LINES!!! never waited. They are closed all week to open again next Weekend.

99% sure I'm going to be there for opening day. opens at 9 am!!!

A new (carving) season is almost here!! Trying to see who's left. I have a season pass at Pakenham. I'm looking to ride 2 week nights (TBD, but was thinking Tuesday and Thursday) and 1 weekend day. I know Loopback is getting a pass at Calabogie as he lives 10 minutes from the hill there. Slabber (I'm assuming) is also getting a pass at Pakenham. Anyone else getting passes? if so, where?

Nice to see we’re trying to more people out riding. Been out about 8 times now. Rode with Andrew a couple of times. Met Paul Battle one night. Nice to not ride alone. I’m good for a few day rides. Was out on Friday night at Pak after the thaw. Icy and fast as hell. Hopefully the new snow will help.

Anyone interested in a weekly night at Pakenham? I've got a night pass, going to be there twice a week. I'm open any night on Tuesday to Friday and the odd Saturday night. Short notice, but headed there tonight. Been a while (way too long) since I've ridden with the old crowd in Ottawa. Cheers, Phil

Paul and I were chatting and not sure what to do this year. Might look at the Cascade weekday night pass for under $100. What's everyone else doing? Phil

I don't care what night we board. As for the hills, Fortune is my last choice. Other that that, I'm wide open. I need to make for last year..... Phil

Count me in as well. It's a few decades since I've had to buy one so where does one get a pot plant these days? Phil

Last night at Vorlage is this Monday. Who's going???

Dan, thanks again for putting this event on. WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!! The only thing that could top having our own run would be to have our own lift next year!! Phil

1. Chris Hampton 2. Claude, Fri-Sun 3. Ian MacKenzie, Sat-Sun or Sun-Mon 4. Annie 5. Réal 8,9 & 10 6. Andrea, Dave & Lillian Morgan (Feb.8-10) 7. Charles 9-10 8. Tony Boros 9-10 9. Eric Mercier Sat-Sunday not sure for friday I will be there with the south shore!!! 10. Tom et thierry [9et 10] 11.Patrice ( 9 et 10 ) 12. Tabatha (what ever days Ian and Chris drive me down for ... unless I am in NYC & Washington for work :() 13. Ryan (Sunday-Monday most likely...can't confirm 100% but this sounds awesome...great news Dan!) 14. Mike Lea ( 9th & 10th ) 15. Max Fri-Sat 16. Paul and Phil are in for Sunday the 10th. Driving down early on Sunday.

Already, have skier friends going to Fortune. Plus I have a gift card I need to burn. Only going because it's free. I will keep half price Mondays in mind for future dates.

Just an fyi. I'm heading out tonight to Fortune after work. Not my favorite spot but i got a gift card for xmas that I want to use. Meeting a few friends. One of which will be joining use tomorrow as a new carver. Phil

Anyone have a spare leash for Daniel for tomorrow night at Vorlage?

The only lucky on e is Paul, who is in Denver CO.......Oh wait!!! United Airlines lost his boots!!!!

I'm in for Vorlage tomorrow (Tuesday) night. I think one of my buds (Dave) will be coming out for the first time.

Is there a corsette involved with the smacking??

I'm in for Calabogie tomorrow (New Years Day). Can't wait to try out the new boots. Thanks Ian for the baking tips!!!

Anyone have any experience or knowledge in molding the SEMI thermalfit liners from Deeluxe? I bought a pair of Deeluxe Track 700 and they came with the SEMI thermalfit liners. See attached pic. Any help is always appreciated. P.S. yes i tried the Deeluxe web site which is still "coming soon"

Had to laugh. I have the same board with almost the same damage (see pics) On the lift (my first day with the new board) with a knuckle dragger who was swinging his board back and forth. I asked him to stop.....twice! He hit my board, so i turned and punched him as hard as i could square in the chest. He never swung his board the rest of the day. P.S. It was my son, 23 years old.

From MSM March 9th. Great conditions. On my Coiler VSR!

Paul, myself and Andy (token planker) are heading to MSM on Wed and Friday. Anyone care to join us? Should be much better than last time we were there. We were at Calaboggie yesterday and it was EPIC. Lots of hero snow even on the steeps!! We left many trenches...to the point where we were suppised no one complained.

Brian, thanks for the invite. Monday doesn't work out for me this week. I'm thinking of taking most of the week though, you heading out any other days?

Was great meeting everyone. Tabitha, how's the knee?? Any vids of the day yet? I need to burn lots of vacation days between now and April 30th. The more I ride the better!!