fin Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Just got back into the office today and it is almost surreal to be at the computer again when we just had one of the best Session ever in Aspen. Just want to thank everyone who came out to Aspen last week and joined us at the 2007 Summit Expression Session as well as the World Carving Session. The WCS was an idea we (Bomber) and Joerg (Pure Boarding) had last year to combine the two groups for the first three days of the SES and create a super group of carvers. We estimate on those three days we had close to over 150 carvers on the hill. Amazing. The trenches where legendary! Typical of Colorado, the weather was varied. We had a couple of storms roll in but over all we had some excellent conditions. If you where smart you brought an all-mountain set-up and you where able to enjoy the off-piste one day and the fluff the next. We had a monumental event where Aspen allowed us to take up to 75 riders on "First Tracks" at Ajax Mountain. This is where we get to go up on the Gondola at 8:00am and make the first run down the hill with a guide. We pulled about 50+ people on each of the two days. For those who went, Copper Bowl was amazing. A 300+ yard long natural half-pipe they groom every day side to side. You could hear quads spontaneously burst into flames at certain points of the run as it is the opposite of a "warm-up run". But taking it easy was not an option. The après parties where the best. Getting everyone stuffed into small bars so they could tell lies about the day was a good time. At the end of the week banquette I take no responsibility for what went down at the "Carver Connection" dating game. Angie, our bachelorette, was made of steel as she tried to deal with the babblings of Paul, Rusty, and Ken. Apparently Ken will serve you fish on his date? You'll have to ask him As always the raffle was legendary. In the big prize category we had 5 bindings and 5 snowboards to give away. Most where even presented by the manufactures who where at the event. Pictures: if you have any pictures or video you can share please do so here for all to see. Larry our video guy could also use anything you have so he can make the 07 SES DVD to be available later on. We desperately need the group shot from Wednesday at Snowmass, anyone? I really wanted to list all those that helped here as well, but the list is too long and we will inventively leave someone out. But you know who you are and those you helped know who you are. Thanks to all the official sponsors as well, their support is the backbone of the event Already planning 2008 SES/WCS and hope to see old friends and new next year! <!-- / message --><!-- sig --> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daneille Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 We had a great time and hope to make it back next year. A standing ovation to Fin and Michelle for putting this together. Sign me up for another Babes on Bombers Clinic! Daneille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Just returned home from a great week of riding. As always, Fin & Michelle put together a great event. There were lots of great new people to meet and ride with, great gear to demo and all capped off with a fantastic banquet!!! Thanks to all of the sponsors who donated and especially those who showed up and contributed. Thanks Fin & Michelle! See ya next year! Dustin & Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dold Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 No kidding, you guys really had this thing organized and it was a huge amount of fun. It was great to meet Michelle and see Fin again, and to meet some of you guys at the tent. The best part was when a carver chased me down and introduced himself as the guy who built my board (Bruce). That was really cool. The worst part was today at Buttermilk when I was trying to decide whether I should go left or right of a photographer's race gate and ended up hitting it square dead-on, slapping both poles down evenly and puilling the flag off. I didn't even get a pic out of it because he didn't know I was coming. I sure felt like an ass. It was the proverbial "last run." My wife Katie had a huge amount of fun too, so we'll be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceball Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 I had wanted to attend SES for several years and finally convinced my long time friend Darcy to go with me. It was an incredible event. Thanks to all the sponsors and riders. It was awesome to see so many different carving styles and to speak with people who are as passionate about this snowboarding discipline as I am. I came home exhausted with a new Prior WCR 183 and yet to be designed Coiler which I won on the final night. What more could anyone ask for? I'm already planning for next year... of course I’m bringing more Canadians! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redriver Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 ...at Co-Produced.com. More as time allows. Try these out and let me know if you have trouble viewing them. And I can use some help putting names with jackets, please. Thanks everyone for a great time at my first SES! Larry Cofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 I'm already planning for next year... of course I’m bringing more Canadians!Steve Well, if they're as cool as the two of you, I say "bring 'em". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronG Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 [quote name=redriver And I can use some help putting names with jackets, please. [/quote] Clip #8 appears to be Kevin McDougal from the Salt Lake area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 I had wanted to attend SES for several years and finally convinced my long time friend Darcy to go with me. It was an incredible event.Steve Too bad Darcy rode like a chick :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcheen Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 I had another fantastic vacation thanks to Fin and Michelle organizing this event. I had a tour of Bomber( thanks Luke). I met lots of really nice people(JP-check your toolbox and many,many thanks) and the Carvefathers helped me break through to the next level in my riding. I even managed to bring home a wknd sailing cruise and my wife is psyched for that.(she is much happier than if I brought home another pair of bindings!!:)) Sat. after the SES was a total bluebird day with temps in the high 20's, very little wind, and plenty of groomed. What a fantastic way to end it. I hope to see you all next year. JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverchick Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Thank you so very much Fin and Michelle for putting together such a wonderful event. We (Al and myself) really enjoyed meeting both of you as well as so many dynamic and totally cool carvers. We really felt like we finally have a place to call home. The conditions were perfect in Aspen, the people were so welcoming and friendly and the parties were awesome. Thanks again for bringing us all together to enjoy this sport of snowboarding together. We already know where we will be next year. In the meantime, if we get back to CO we will look you up. Much Love, Felicia and Al:1luvu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpalka Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thanks Fin and Michelle -- outstanding event, Lisa and I had a great time -- riding, meeting new people, seeing old friends, it was really great. We're still here, enduring the horrible 10" of nightly fresh pow (ok, not so hard), rode with Ken, Jason, and Mats today -- fun stuff. Turns out our laundry room has good internet access, so I uploaded a few movies I took at SES -- days 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 -- didn't video the other days. http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=snowytom Thanks again, and I'm already looking forward to seeing everyone in 2008! tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I even managed to bring home a wknd sailing cruise and my wife is psyched for that.(she is much happier than if I brought home another pair of bindings!!:)) Good to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thanks to fin, michelle, tille, rusty and luke. what a blast last week was, and to all of the people i pasted in sean's clinic, i was in complete control at all times and the pasting was meant as payback for an earlier incident committed by dustin. i apologize for any collateral damage. mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daneille Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 P.S. Lukes hat rocks! Daneille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgforce Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I would like to thank everyone that participated in the SES 2007. And especially Fin and Michelle for their help and their hospitality. We had a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgforce Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 For those of you that want a higher resolution image, just email me and I will send you the photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceball Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Can you please email the high-res photo to steve.recsky@completedba.com Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tb Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Alex, Please send me the high res pic, or sean, one of us can upload it to a webserver so people dont have to harass you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgforce Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hey Tod, Send me an email so I can reply with the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Many thanks to Fin and Michelle for putting together such a great week in Aspen. Alex and I enjoyed finally getting to our first SES. We had an awesome week of riding and meeting so many great people. It was cool to look up the hill at any time and always see a carver layin' it down!! We will definately be putting SES on our wish list for 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Fin - for 2008, I'd like to lobby for moving it back to Summit County. That way, if I couldn't make it for the entire week, I could make it up for a day or 2. A day trip from Denver to Summit County (or Vail) is easy. Not so easy to Aspen. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I hear ya oldacura. Shoot, if we had it here (Summit) I could save a bundle on housing! One of the biggest pulls to Aspen is they are VERY grateful to have us and they treat us very well. Not to mention the epic grooming and conditions Aspen is known for. In the years past where we had it in Summit we had one major issue, crowds. Putting 100+ carvers onto an already packed hill was starting to get dangerous. We just don't get this in Aspen. Might change down the road but for 2008 I can tell you it is going to be at Aspen again. * Group shot now up top from the day at Highlands. Thanks Alexis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VBrown Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 For those of you that want a higher resolution image, just email me and I will send you the photo Alex you're the best! THANKS! Anyone else who wants the high res photo can get it here: www.ourwalden.net/ses/SES2007.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MozzMann Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Looks like you all had a trenchdigging time and I'm gearing up to bring my son next year. I'm hopeing this will eventuate and bring another "LilMozz" to the carving side.. Awesome place and an awesome team , why wouldn't a week in Aspen be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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