jtslalom Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm thinking of going to the ECES this year. I had the chance the second year it ran but ended up going to Killington to ride with an old buddy instead. I was wondering if anyone else from the northern NJ and lower NY area is planning on going. Maybe a large car pool could be arranged. I'll drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcheen Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 keep me in mind, as I'm planning on attending. I'm in S.W. CT. JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 JT, What days are you going? It's a great REALLY great event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 don't listen to Eric..... he'll talk you into letting him sleep on your couch.... and then have the nerve to cook you a full course meal.... damn mooch if you ask me..... :D Hmmmm.... maybe I could make the ECES this year... hitting the SES for sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafercr35 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 so when and where is the ECES this year? Did a search and found nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 March 3-9 at Stowe VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafercr35 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thanks on the dates - not good for me - I will be in Daytona for bikeweek :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I would like to go towards the end of the week and the weekend. I'm thinking about leaving on a Wednesday night and coming back on Sunday night. I guess that would be 3/5 to 3/9. I have been talking with my wife about it and this is going to be my get away trip up north this year. I try to go away for a couple of days each year and this year I really want to go to the ECES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I would love to go to ECES this year......but I have more important matters to attend to - I'll wait for the next one to roll around. I hope you guys have a great time. JT, I'm sure I'll see you out at least one time at the Creek - I'll be on my usual Mon. - Fri. early mornings schedule for riding, with a few weekends thrown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Eric, I'm sure I will see you there and I will try to get there in the mornings on my winter break. I will keep you posted. Sorry that you can't make it to ECES. I was telling my buddy Dennis about you. He lives in Vermont and could give us a place to stay. The only problem is he is about an hour from Stowe. Well hope to see you riding this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 JT - ECES is not to be missed. I'm sure you'll have a great time. One of the best aspects for me was being able to ride different boards one right after the other - it really highlights the differences between shapes, metal vs. conventional, different brands etc. THE best part though was meeting and riding with soooooo many great people/hardbooters. I won't be going because my wife and I are expecting our first child to arrive in early March. I'm loving every minute of this experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 don't listen to Eric..... he'll talk you into letting him sleep on your couch.... and then have the nerve to cook you a full course meal.... damn mooch if you ask me..... :D Hmmmm.... maybe I could make the ECES this year... hitting the SES for sure.... mmmmmmmmm, SES I hope you're doing well Mellow - you're probably riding already aren't you. Have fun on the short bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi: I have never try hardboot before(going to my 5th season this year on softboot). Will the ECES an overkilled for a complete newbie? Or is it worth going? I realize that I have zero talent for pipe/park and I spent most my time grounded. I have seem alpine gear in action and it looks like tons of fun. Any pointer is appreciated. One more thing: Anyone deal with the following vendor below? It's seems to be the only alpine game in town for people living in the tri-state area. The Starting Gate, Inc. P.O. 267 Route 30 Bondville, VT 05340 877-297-1213 www.startingate.net Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Come to ECES - it will give you a chance to try out a lot of different gear and ride with a friendly bunch who are usually more than willing to give pointers. I deal with startingate all the time. a couple of their employees post here occasionally. They are a great bunch of people to deal with. I have bought 2 pairs of boots, 3 pairs of bindings, and a board there. They are one of 2 shops that I know in New England who carry alpine gear, and they know their stuff. Also they are some of the best bootfitters I have ever dealt with and do a great job of tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 mmmmmmmmm, SESI hope you're doing well Mellow - you're probably riding already aren't you. Have fun on the short bus. the short bus has already made a few trips... 2 days on the snow.... in NC no less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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