SWriverstone Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Questions re: lift passes... (Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask, I didn't see anywhere else?) I know the package price includes lift tickets for "all official Bomber days on the mountain." My questions are...do we get a 7-day pass good at any of the 4 resorts? Or just a day pass for whatever resort where Bomber will be camped out for the day? And will lift passes be mailed to us? Or do we get them at the opening meeting? (Sorry...I'm an SES n00b and just wondering!) Thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Scott, all the Aspen lift tickets are good at any of the 4 resorts, so you can go wherever you want. You can even start at Ajax one morning and then head over to Buttermilk when it gets tracked out/crowded at lunch on the same ticket if you like. Michelle usually hands out the tickets in the morning of the first day, so you have to go to wherever the bomber crew is the first day at least. I can't remember exactly, but I believe it is usually like a 6 of 10 day pass or something like that, so you can ride on the scheduled "off day" if you like, or skip a day and ride the following Monday, etc. -- Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 In SESs past... your pass (1, 3 or 6day ticket) is good at any of the 4 mountains. You could ride all 4 mountains everyday of your ticket if you wanted. Tickets and event info packages can be picked up at the demo tent whatever day you arrive. Check the online SES schedule to see what mountain the tent and crew will be at on any given day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Okay, thanks folks...one last n00b question, then I'll go away ('til SES, anyway!). Is Ajax the same as Aspen which is the same as Aspen Mountain? (I seem to hear all these terms used interchangeably.) This is the resort that's right over the town of Aspen, right? Thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Correct. Last year Bomber arranged for two days of first tracks at Ajax/Aspen Mountain. Looking forward to that again. Who's gonna get the gondola ride with Elle MacPherson this year? We should have a pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverchick Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 That's a very good question Allee. I think Michelle will need to give a few suggestions as to options. That's awesome, awesome news. Holly must of course ride with the girls and come to the very famous girls night out.Speaking of which, Miss Michelle and /or Miss Felicia, what's the deal with that this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recon Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Recon & the Famous Dick Spector will make it this year! Staying at the Snow Queen:biggthump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarveItUp Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Beth and Derek are in! We just booked flights arriving Tuesday the 10th and staying until Sunday the 15th (I know, it ends on Friday but we couldn't get a flight out of Aspen on the 14th). Now to find lodging. The Canadian dollar is going to hurt us this time! See you all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Jan 2, 2009 sunset, La La La La La La:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recon Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Awesome Shot Where is it?-------------Sol-Vista? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgarrow Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 The alpine team for the US Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association will be having our official tryouts during SES. Please come make some turns with us. We are looking forward to a great week at Aspen! Will Garrow Snowboard Team Coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I´m coming in on the 30th and leaving the 14th with my new toy the SuperSwede. Looking forward to see you all.I will bring a bunch of boards. So if you in Aspen before session just drop me a line and I meet up with demos. And if you´re thinking about ordering a new punkboard for the session there will be no cost for shipping! Later Mats:biggthump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 The alpine team for the US Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association will be having our official tryouts during SES. Please come make some turns with us. We are looking forward to a great week at Aspen!Will Garrow Snowboard Team Coach Hey I think I remember some really cool pics of you laying it over in Snowboard Life. Great to meet you and make some turns. /Mats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I´m coming in on the 30th and leaving the 14th Mats, That's great news!!! Looking forward seeing you. We will be in Aspen while you're there... Let's go ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Will, it'll be AWESOME to see you guys again! Send me a PM if you need help making arrangements for the SES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Mats, That's great news!!! Looking forward seeing you. We will be in Aspen while you're there... Let's go ride Long time bro! Great to see you and your missus again. Mail your cellnumber and I´ll text you. Carve Low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 T-minus 1 month and counting.....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray pesho Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hey all, I'll be heading out from Cleveland for my second SES!! Getting in Friday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hey all, I'll be heading out from Cleveland for my second SES!! Getting in Friday afternoon. Are you coming into my backyard for the second year in a row and not getting in touch with me again?!? Contact me through my email in my profile since yours isn't enabled. Ink (Derek Runes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm just curious...will there be anyone else at SES (besides Holly and I) who is a *true* intermediate carver (at best)? Or any beginners? It doesn't bother me at all (good chance to learn!)...but I get the impression SES is nothing but fanatical Uber-Expert carvers who have been doing it for 20 years and all own 25 different boards. :) Just wondering if we low-level intermediates (who both own just a single, beat-up used board) will have any company? Scott PS - You're not allowed to say you're an "intermediate" if you've been carving more than 3 years and get out an average of 50+ times per winter! (In that case, you're an expert!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Scott, there are always lots of intermediates and beginners there; no worries! I went the first or second year I was on plates (and every year since) and had a blast and learned a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Okay good. :) I was thinking we might show up for the morning meeting, and then everyone says "See you guys at the top of the Quadruple-Black-Diamond Tree Run with all those jumps!" LOL Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdyno Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm just curious...will there be anyone else at SES (besides Holly and I) who is a *true* intermediate carver (at best)? Or any beginners? This is my third season on plates but I don't have 50 days on them total, nevermind per year. My girlfriend will be trying the insanity that is hardboots for the first time and I'm sure she will enjoy the company of those with similar skill. Or lack there of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Cool. Though I look forward to checking out all the "big boy" slopes at Snowmass, Ajax, etc...I'm sure I'd be perfectly content to hang out at the "Weenie Wagon" slopes at Buttermilk all day! :) Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman0177 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Ken's experience is exactly like mine. I learned tons, and I still learn tons each year I go back. BUt the best thing about SES is that there are always awesome carvers who are prepared to take a few runs with the newbies and offer advice. As for fellow beginners, my wife Vanessa will be there. She did a couple of days at last year's session and enjoyed herself. This year she will be up for riding with any fellow beginners, so you will have at least one playmate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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