Dave ESPI Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Edited 12-8-07 Considering now that the old "Ace Of Spades" run (was replaced by Coyotie Ridge park) is now back to being a normal run (park is moved to right side of Grand slam) I figure that AOS would be perfect for us as it has some smooth flat areas and a few steep drops to it that we can lay different styles out and it is wide enough for us to utelize larger boards without fears of running out of room for turns ( unlike Whitetail or Jericho runs). So here is what I have sofar: Proposal for “BOMBER DAY”. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> As a member of the web forum www.bomberonline.com, and an employee of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Jiminy</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Peak</st1:PlaceType>, I would like to pitch a possible event day for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Jiminy</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Peak</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. Hard boot snowboarding is a rarity in a sea of park riders and present day snowboard stance and equipment styles. Many people only see Alpine stance, hard boots, plate bindings and big sweeping low turns on TV while watching GS races or the Olympics. There are those among us who are “carvers” and would like to have a day dedicated to such at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Jiminy</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Peak</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. I would like to simply ask for the following: Allow the trail “ACE OF SPADES” to be closed to the general public for one day between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm for the event to be held without fears of interlopers and non-snowboard traffic. Offer the Double chair “ribblet” lift to be utilized by event pass holders (as well as other guest) but offer a ten dollar off lift ticket coupon for people who show up for the event with an internet referral flyer or e-coupon who wish to utilize just this lift, Or pay the daily all-mountain pass at full price and enjoy the same carving experience. Local amateur and pro riders from afar will be coming to the mountain. Anyone who wants to watch or learn, are welcome, and it would be great if we could just have our own dedicated groomed trail and lift section for one day. I expect approximately between 10 and 40 people to come to this. Presently on the mountain there is 3 instructors and 2 mountain ambassadors who have hard boot gear, so there will indeed be Jiminy peak involvement, and it will be good PR for snowboarder/skier relations for the duration of the day all over the mountain as there always seems to be an animosity between them even though everyone is on the mountain for the same purpose; Enjoy the snow! <o:p></o:p> This is an initial proposal, and I’m sure details can be worked out that will benefit all involved as Jiminy has set up race courses for Schools and many other events. Ideal day for said event would be a Sunday in late January, or early Feb. If a Sunday is not possible, then perhaps a weekday can be arranged. <o:p></o:p> Thank you for the consideration of this matter, <o:p></o:p> Dave “Espi” Sheedy I'm working on getting a day in December or January where we can go and have Whirlaway and the Exhibition runs closed to non-carvers for 1/2 of the day. If we can get atleast 12 people to say they can commit to it through either a sign up sheet or other forums jumping in with us and having a carver only hill for the morning with fresh groom, I can swing it with a proposal with the Mountain operations people at the fall meeting for returning winter workers. We could do a Bar-B-Q also. Anyone interested ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 awesome, definately stoked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 count me in... unless its a saturday morning (class) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKBoarder Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I dont have a carve specific board yet but would be interested......I do carve with my current soft set-up if that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 weekend or weekday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcheen Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I would be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 interested, but it all comes down to when... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill b Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 dave,sounds great to me,though other than that last winter in the storm ive never seen another carver there except you and cail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 count me in!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 i'll be there unless I have a lab, in which case I'll be there after or before my lab:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'm interested...if the timing works out. I could probably also set us up at the Old forge (Lanesboro, MA...right down the road on rte 7) for some wings and beer. At least I could reserve a table... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 i want wings and beer for lunch now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 trust me...go to the forge. order a dozen Deans Original Recipe with Garlic, and choose from the 200+ beer list. If you you drink anheiser busch, coors, or miller product, don't bother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 i dont drink anything by anheuser-busch, coors, or miller. almost strictly imports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 anythings better than keystone by the keg:barf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKBoarder Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Or on a college budget....."A case of Natural Ice" or even "Ice House":barf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Or on a college budget....."A case of Natural Ice" or even "Ice House":barf: Natty Light... now those were the college days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 that PBR is just so HAWT right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Dave, has Jiminy announced an opening day yet? Get ready for rising beer prices: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21491206 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Dave, has Jiminy announced an opening day yet?Get ready for rising beer prices: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21491206 fear no beer Extreme Beer Is Not Dead. > > Nor is it a fad, a destructive term, or just about hoppy alcohol > bombs. It's uniquely American, and this firestorm of creativity > sparked by American craft brewers rages on during the original, and > 5th annual, Extreme Beer Fest in Boston, MA this February 15 & 16, 2008! > > Bring an open mind & palate. Join us! > > Buy advance tickets now ... > http://beeradvocate.com/store/index.php/cPath/21 > > # Night of the Barrels > Friday, February 15, 2008 > Special Session | 6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm > > A very special, exclusive, and all inclusive evening of wood-aged > beers (from fresh oak to bourbon barrels to wine barrels), guest > speaker panel, tasty snacks, complimentary hydration, chance to rub > elbows with the industry. Not to be missed. Limited to 500 tickets. $50. > > # Sessions One & Two > Saturday, February 16, 2008 > Session One | 1-4:30pm; beer stops @ 4:30pm > Session Two | 6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm > > Now in its fifth year, this is the original fest that helped define > what "Extreme Beer" is all about. Expect a uniquely awesome and epic > celebration of American brewers who push the boundaries of creative > brewing. Quite possibly the best fest on planet Earth. Limited to > 1,000 tickets per session. $40; includes beer tastings & education. > > Held @ The Cyclorama / Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont Street, > Boston). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKBoarder Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 fear no beerExtreme Beer Is Not Dead. > > Nor is it a fad, a destructive term, or just about hoppy alcohol > bombs. It's uniquely American, and this firestorm of creativity > sparked by American craft brewers rages on during the original, and > 5th annual, Extreme Beer Fest in Boston, MA this February 15 & 16, 2008! > > Bring an open mind & palate. Join us! > > Buy advance tickets now ... > http://beeradvocate.com/store/index.php/cPath/21 > > # Night of the Barrels > Friday, February 15, 2008 > Special Session | 6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm > > A very special, exclusive, and all inclusive evening of wood-aged > beers (from fresh oak to bourbon barrels to wine barrels), guest > speaker panel, tasty snacks, complimentary hydration, chance to rub > elbows with the industry. Not to be missed. Limited to 500 tickets. $50. > > # Sessions One & Two > Saturday, February 16, 2008 > Session One | 1-4:30pm; beer stops @ 4:30pm > Session Two | 6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm > > Now in its fifth year, this is the original fest that helped define > what "Extreme Beer" is all about. Expect a uniquely awesome and epic > celebration of American brewers who push the boundaries of creative > brewing. Quite possibly the best fest on planet Earth. Limited to > 1,000 tickets per session. $40; includes beer tastings & education. > > Held @ The Cyclorama / Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont Street, > Boston). > Do they know what Co will be there? I would be down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taiga Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hey, Can any of you east-coasters ( I are 1 now!), Let this ex-Midwest carver know where JiminyPeak is? I am looking to get hooked up with some venues for snowsports. I now live in Connecticut, which as I am learning is pretty much a snow-free-zone? At least compared to where I came from. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 http://www.jiminypeak.com/misc/directions.html This is my home mountain: http://www.berkshireeast.com/index.html http://www.berkshireeast.com/html/directions.html Terain is pretty good and they've made some impressive strides in snowmaking and grooming over the last few years. If I'm reading the rates correctly, you can ride from 8:00am to 10:00pm Friday for $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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