C5 Golfer Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I've arrived and looking forward to Scanlons tonight.. who's thirsty? Long drive from Whistler to Bend - but looks like it is going to be worth it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks to the large number of carvers who showed up for Unofficial Day Zero! There were some soft spots to be sure and some amusing nearly-painful wipeouts, including one by Yours Truly which may show up on the vidoes, but all I saw at lunchtime was smiling faces. The stoke from last year seems to have carried over! Looking forward to Official Day One! Keeping doin' the sun dances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Russell and I made it and just checked in at the Riverhouse. Only one speeding ticket. Were headed downtown to check out some boards shops. See you all at happy hour soon, i'm ready for a beer. RT 775.742.0862 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furi Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 alright a single pic :) that's all I have Zoom! I was too busy riding my new baby We are going through the video Allen took right now. Some of it looks amazing...i'll see if I can't post a teaser here in a few mins. What a great first day! GQuentin and I stayed till 2:30+ today....we just couldn't wipe the stupid grins off our faces and kept looking at each other and saying "just one more?". It was great seeing everybody today, we had quite a crew. The weather was amazing, the snow was good, and ear to ear grins all day on every face I saw. Ouch - sorry to hear about the ticket Randy :( You'll have to ask Allen about his tonight over a beer - we got tagged last night as well with one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Awesome pic - thanks! It's fun to run into a dozen hardbooters at the top of the lift.... Hard to believe the session hasn't even started yet! Get fired up, folks - more blue skies and fresh groom tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furi Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb7EnjCLw0I"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb7EnjCLw0I" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 The SGs are here! RJ brought the goods... The photo (taken moments ago) doesn't do these beasts justice. Check these puppies out on the hill tomorrow. L-R: Race Full Pro Team 185 Titanal (08-09 prototype - serious inquiries only) Race 185 Titanal Race Pro Team 178 Titanal Speed 173 All Mountain 169 SBX Pro Team 169 (08-09 prototype - serious inquiries only) Speed 162 Not pictured - 140 Jr Race... and there are a few Tankers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Looks like another bluebird day! There's an inversion layer meaning temps are higher at the top of the lifts than at the bottom. Lot's o' grooming, including Boomerang and Downunder off the Outback chair - good places to check out if the east side is too soft. If you're looking for OESer's on the mountain, please keep the organizers cell phone numbers handy as we've had some technical difficulties with FRS radios. (Numbers avaialable on zoom's Quick Reference sheet which you can print out) Cascade Lakes Brewery, 6:30 PM, upstairs - please bring cash!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Furi that was a sweet video. The two guys parallel carving together was righteous. Sure wish I was there. Ya'll be careful over there now ya hear. No more injuries at ESss anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Please have walkers available at the front door of the banquet.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Please have walkers available at the front door of the banquet.:D I am hoping for an elevator to the upstairs room- stairs are not looking good, but there is supposed to be food - that may get me to climb. BTW - Great day was had by all-- :biggthump:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Awesome Day One! At least 32 carvers! Very tired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Thanks to all who carved, drank and ate today! We have some leftovers from the Cascade Lakes dinner... visit the 2nd floor of the Sunrise lodge tomorrow around lunch time and help yourself to lunch meats and cheese. Time TBD... whenever people feel like eating... probably depends on the weather and how the snow turns out. Forecast for tomorrow: repeat of today, maybe a bit warmer. Hopefully any clouds stay nice and high so that Summit is open again. For those interested in seeing the rest of the mountain - we've been pretty concentrated on Sunrise/Rainwbow/Summit - I will lead a tour of the west side of the mountain tomorrow morning. Meet at Sunrise chair as usual and we'll go from there. Woooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 We have some leftovers from the Cascade Lakes dinner... visit the 2nd floor of the Sunrise lodge tomorrow around lunch time and help yourself to lunch meats and cheese. Time TBD... whenever people feel like eating... probably depends on the weather and how the snow turns out. Edit: Logistical issues - I don't have enough ice to keep it all from going bad. These goodies will be avaialble for your munching pleasure on Saturday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Glad to hear you guys have good conditions. I had to cancel due to work. After the week in tahoe and the week at SES (three weeks apart) I was sort of pushing it if I took more time off work. I'll plan a little better next year so I can get up there. After experiencing the stoke at SES, I want to make ALL the ESes. Hey Bryan, hope you are healing well. Do you still want those torque bindings? If so I will mail them to you and take you up on the lift ticket next year. RIDE ON Buddies, carve some trenches for me. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I'm sitting at work doing costing, bored out of my mind, and the run in that pic looks SWEET. Grumble grumble grumble. I hate you all. Have a great time this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Yet another incredible day. The high overcast kept the runs in good condition, I came off the slopes at 3:20 and there were folks STILL taking laps on Sunrise. 6:30 at Chan's tonite - I will hand out directions to the shindig tomorrow nite there, and have some handy on-hill tomorrow. Kudos to everyone who helped utterly destroy Thunderbird in *two runs* this morning and then shredded Downunder and Ed's Garden like they've never been shredded before. Allee, they do have margaritas in the Sunrise bar - I'm sure they don't measure up to Aspen margs but you'll have to come and try them next year anyway :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GQuentin Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Allee, they do have margaritas in the Sunrise bar - I'm sure they don't measure up to Aspen margs but you'll have to come and try them next year anyway :) Allee, they were good, but not as good as Snowmass. I was sure to drink one for you though :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 is it tomorrow yet? .....must carve more..... **muttering** ....hips....drop the hand.... ** muttering** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Believe me guys, I looked up the cost of the plane fare down there for the weekend ... if I'd known my tax refund was going to be as good as it was, I'd have jumped on a flight. Oh well, such is life. Quentin, I remember that you ride better after 2 margaritas at lunch :-). Your bully is SOOO cute! Mike, it was a real shame to miss you in Aspen, hopefully we'll cross trenches next season. I'm always a starter for riding at a new hill. Furi, you can laugh at Quentin, he carves in his sleep (and don't ask how I know that ...) Y'all are so sweet to me ... Have a trenchin' time tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Pics! Need some Pics! Gangs of hardbooters, trenched out groom. It helps us unfortunate ones feel like we're sort of there. I've still got SES playing in my mind. First time I've seen more than two other carvers. ES stoke cannot be described. It's like being an orphan, then finding out you have a full family thats been looking for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Furi, you can laugh at Quentin, he carves in his sleep (and don't ask how I know that ...) Allee - oh no doubt! Quentin is my hero :) I've been following him like he had donuts in his pockets since Wednesday. And yah he totally carves better after 2 pitchers for lunch :rolleyes: Personally I think its the grilled cheese, but im sure the brew helps :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Pics! Need some Pics! Okey doke. Some shots from today's mahem. Jim Farr x 2 and Allen the Videographer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Three more: Randy T, Hagen and zoom/Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Ahhhh! Thanks Zoom, I needed that. Up at Tahoe this weekend doing the "Lone rider" thing again. Actually I ride with Gretchen, but she skis. I'm bummed out about missing OES. I was going to drive so I could bring the quivver. Flying to SES with just two boards, plus skis, plus all the crap was a real pain. But, it won't stop me from doing it next year. Hmm? Maybe box em up and ship them to Stan? He could just throw them in his rack box. Case of PBR for his efforts? Oh, I got the start of a plan here. Rip some turns for me Rebecca, oh, and pound a couple pints as well. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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