csquared Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 THIS IS A REPEAT FROM THE MAIN COMMUNITY FORUM PAGE It's on: Friday January 26 2007; Osler Bluff Ski Club If you missed it last year, this is a great chance to get together with one of the strongest carving communities at one of the best hills in Ontario. Whatever your abilities, its a great opportunity to ride with others and share the gift. If you were there last year or the year before, you need to come this year for the terrain improvements. We have increased the width of three of the most carvable hills: Exhibition, Lookout, and Breakaway. And for those that start to flag at midday, there's a new espresso bar in the clubhouse. I am still organizing the day and I will post more info as it becomes available but YYZ Canuck and Coiler will be at the event and hopefully they can add some interest to the day (unfortunately the Club won't permit a demo tent though). If you are interested, I need to know with some certainty. Osler Bluff is a private club and I need to provide a count of guests prior to the event. I will be looking for a confirmation from you around 2 weeks from the date. At that time I will need some real names that I can put on the guest list. I would request that you leave your skiing friends at home for this event. I have booked space for about 30 at the moment and I would like the spots to go to those of us that ride carving gear. If you could e-mail me expressing interest, I will start publishing a tentative guest list in a few weeks. WE NOW HAVE 23 CONFIRMED AND I WILL BE PUBLISHING THE LIST SOON. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 I had an absolute blast last year and am definately up for coming this year... I have already replied to the email you sent out a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr fun Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I was there last year and had a great day of riding please count me in for this year. Dan Stewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doff Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 I'd really like to come, but I need a ride from toronto. Can anybody help , pleeease? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Doff: Enable your email and we can exchange co-ordinates. I can probably give you a ride. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doff Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Sorry, my bad. Fixed. Anyway my email is forrestline[at]gmail.com Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B18C1 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Hi, If you guys still have a spot, count me in! Unfortunatly your e-mail is turned off. Mine is Rss_j@hotmail.com if you need to contact me. Thank you. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doff Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Thanks to Henry i got an opportunity to come too. Where do I register myself? Send me an email pls so i give you my details. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarveItUp Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 So are we going to have snow??? The forecast doesn't look promising. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 3 runs open at Osler today. Brutal season. AOS Halfpipe event on Jan. 6 is already cancelled. How is MSLM? Anyone been this week? I'm thinking of trying it out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Skategoat's report may have been a little too filled with optimism: Osler is closed this weekend. The gloom deepens. It will take at least two weeks of below freezing temperatures to rebuild the snow base to the point where there would be more than 4 runs open. I am going to be talking to the management about an alternate date for SOS. I will try to push it back into February while avoiding the SES window but this may be difficult. Stay tuned and appeal to whatever deities you worship for better weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I will try to push it back into February while avoiding the SES window but this may be difficult. I'd rather have it cancelled than have you do a bunch of work for nothing. Perhaps we can simply couple this even with SES? Do I need to speak with 'management'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayermtb Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Sounds like a lot a fun.Not sure who to contact to sign up.My email is justinhinesmtb@hotmail.com and I'll be there for sure!!!!! IF IT EVER GETS COLD AND SNOWS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglez Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Chris, unfortunately I am going to have to bow out of SOS this year. Just started a new job and I really need to be here for the forseeable future. So days off are going to be rare. If you end up having it in Feb I may be able to swing it. Thanks Darren Eagles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B18C1 Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Fortunatly, Barrie area is now covered in snow ! Let's hope it doesnt rain anytime soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Sorry for the long wait on this update. I have been watching the conditions and trying to decide whether to let this happen or call it off. At the moment, the weather over the next week or so looks promising (at least for snow-making) so I am making the call to go ahead with SOS. I think we would all welcome some time on snow even if the conditions are not optimal and not all of the trails are open. So let's make this thing happen. The following have confirmed for the event: Chris Ball Chris Couse Rob Cox Monique Cox Henry Kim Peter Halsall John Hevesi Justin Hines Chris Houghton Greg Marsden Ken McCutcheon John McCutcheon Beth McNally Mike McNally Evgeny Minkevich Andrea Morgan Dave Morgan John O'Brien Julien Bouchy-Picon Derek Peeling Victor Plopeanu Dan Stewart Rob Sydia Arthur Tateishi Gabe Tung Bruce Varsava Leslie Varsava Imo Weinert Derek Peeling Beth McNally Let me know if I have overlooked anyone. Otherwise I am calling the list closed as I have hit my target of 30. If you have not been to the event before you can find driving directions here. It is always good to get an early start so aim to arrive about 8:30 to be on the hill before 9:00. You will need to pick up your ticket at ticket window that is located in the outdoor passage under the main clubhouse. Boot changing and lockers are through the doors on your left off of the passage (there are no coin lockers, only cubbies). I will be carrying an FRS radio tuned to channel 7/7. A number of others will do likewise and it is a good way to find us if you get separated or arrive late. I would recommend that we break for lunch around 11:45 (this will give us a good run at the hills when they clear over the lunch hour). We will use the upper chalet (top of the high speed quad) for lunch. Bring a lunch if you wish to or you can buy a lunch at the Upper Chalet. Expect less than ideal conditions. Some runs will not be opened by then but I am guessing about half will be. Certainly all of the runs around the high speed quad will be open and some at the Orchard Chair may be open (hopefully Exhibition). Hope too see you all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Was suposed to drive up but not able due to certain cirsumstances. Anyone in the west end willing to help me out with a ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayermtb Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I just purchased a new pair of boots(Line aka Raichle)26 mp ,they are a bit too big.I will be attending SOS on friday and was wondering if anyone was willing to part with 25-25.5mp boots.If so can you bring them with you and if all goes well ,I will buy them from you. Thanks Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Since we're talking trades, i'm going to be bringing my Coiler All-Mountain 182 (6.7 flex) that will have a for-sale sticker on it. If anyone thinks they might be interested in it, shoot me an email with your boot size, angles and step-in/standard preference and I will set up some bindings on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-CanCarve Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Unless I experience an act of God - I will be unable to attend tomorrow - the pile of work on my desk grew astronomically in the last few days. To everyone attending - carve a tight line for me. All the best, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCrider Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 what a great day. Thanks Chris for putting it together. and thanks to Dave and Andrea for the apres ride snacks. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarveItUp Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 What a great day yesterday. We had a lot of fun. Thanks for hosting us again Chris. At one point we looked back up the hill and there was no-one on it. Then, the carvers just started coming down. YYZCanuk aka. Andrea and Dave, the snacks helped us make it home - it was a pretty hairy drive at points. See everyone all next year! Beth, Derek, Mike and Colin (and the evil twins!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I'll add my thanks to Chris, Andrea and Dave as well. A great day. Bonus: No toboggan rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I had a great time and met some new people and saw some familiar faces from last year. Special thanks to Henry for the ride, Evguenii for the comical relief and last but not least Chris for organising this for all of us. Hopefully this event continues to happen for many years to come. :AR15firinVICTOR :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B18C1 Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 +1, Thanks for the day and for the ride ! Was great meeting carvers from my area ! Thanks to YYZ for the food too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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