Snowman Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I am in and all so excited I might pee my pants. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones. Think Snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I am planning on coming up Friday with Big Mario. looks like my work travel schedule will be changing, may have to join you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Uh, uh, uh, schweeeeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 looks like my work travel schedule will be changing, may have to join you guys Looks like Fairbanks is going for a couple days now to get a better feel for the activities. Do join us, the LCI can take ova that gulch/gully thing. :) Ink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 :(...guys, due to a broken bone in my rearfoot (regular stance, you now ;)), i couldn't make it one more time to the SES........ wish you all e very big snowparty and hope to see ya next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Sunday getaway w/my honi, I get an extra day! see you at snowmass! I am curious, every time I have been to snowmass it has been nasty and snowing to beat the band, so I have no idea where to carve on that mountain. Could I get a little help? mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Sunday getaway w/my honi, I get an extra day! see you at snowmass! I am curious, every time I have been to snowmass it has been nasty and snowing to beat the band, so I have no idea where to carve on that mountain. Could I get a little help? mario Everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Just heard from Roberto. He and Ivan will be there for the whole SES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yehaa, got a hall pass! I'll be there for the whole week. I'm getting into town early on Fri. the 6th, anyone planning on riding on Friday? Ya know, just cause six days in a row on snow isn't enough!! Sounds like the late Jan. dump has commenced in the high country, digging out the pow board!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Okay, here's another Colorado n00b question for you guys... Assuming several feet of snow per day continues to drop from the skies over Aspen...could this actually be a bad thing if I *don't* have a "pow board" and have zero experience riding in "pow" (to use the hipster expression)? I guess I'm just wondering how well Aspen/Snowmass can keep the slopes groomed when it's pouring down? Do they have a vast fleet of groomers combing the mountain 24/7? Or can all the slopes become buried in powder by noon? (It might be a dumb question...but like I said, I'm a Colorado n00b!) I know most people seem orgasmic over massive amounts of powder...but believe it or not, I couldn't care less about "pow." I'm orgasmic over acres and acres of pristine, untrammeled corduroy—so that's what I'm hoping to find in Aspen! :) Scott PS - My seeming-to-poke-fun at the word "pow" wasn't aimed at you Mr. T! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm just proud to be a hipster! The quick answer is that it just depends on how much and how fast it snows over a given time frame. Aspen does have a fleet of groomers going, what seems like 24/7, but if it's dumping, conditions will be soft. Forecast for the next ten days is bluebird so grooms should be good coming into the session. In soft conditions you will just have to change riding style on a hard boot setup to adapt to conditions. Depending on just how much snow there is, you will likely ride in a more upright defensive stance and try to adapt to sort of planing or floating on the snow, or dodging the push piles. I tend to ride a longer board on a snow day. On piste will be rideable, it just may be more difficult to do full layed out carves. Oh yeah, it's also harder to see when it's snowing. I feel like I'm of the minority at the SES that loves it when it snows, as Aspen has a lots and lots of off piste fun. Sorry gang, I'm praying for snow, O.K. not the whole week. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmax Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Sorry gang, I'm praying for snow, O.K. not the whole week. . . . No need to be sorry, my prayers are with you... and me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks for the info Mr. T—I'd love to get better riding in the soft stuff...but I almost see that as a whole separate discipline...and right now one discipline (carving groomers) is enough! :) And I only have one (164cm) carving board. I do have a freeride board with softboots...but wasn't planning to bring it. (Is that a mistake? I never ride the thing anymore...) Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daneille Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think that every year we have been there was at least one powder day, sometimes several. Daneille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 If anyone still needs lift tickets or banquet tickets, order TODAY (Tues Jan 27th)! This is your last and final warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yehaa, got a hall pass! I'll be there for the whole week. I'm getting into town early on Fri. the 6th, anyone planning on riding on Friday? Ya know, just cause six days in a row on snow isn't enough!! Sounds like the late Jan. dump has commenced in the high country, digging out the pow board!! Mr T (or your alternate name, Tommy-2-guns), looking forward to seeing your mug for an entire week! Was just staying in your room in Aspen last weekend, hanging with the kids there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 If anyone still needs lift tickets or banquet tickets, order TODAY (Tues Jan 27th)!This is your last and final warning. pushy pushy.... PS - I ordered mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martins Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 It seems, if nothing happens, I will be on SES 09. Probably the first one on SES ever from Latvia. Where is Latvia? Lodged in St Moritz. See You All Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 See you there.... several of us staying at the St Moritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 If anyone still needs lift tickets or banquet tickets, order TODAY (Tues Jan 27th)!This is your last and final warning. until the 30th like the SES section says.I need the time to scrape up the dough:) Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 until the 30th like the SES section says.I need the time to scrape up the dough:) Thanks in advance! Ouch. Me too. All dirt bag instructors from Idaho present and accounted for. Thx. Not that it would change much, but is there a schedule........ oh never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I don't think you will be charged right away, you just need to place your order now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverchick Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 One week from tomorrow, we'll be in Aspen. Woo and Hoo baby! Many people to ride with, to party with and of course to reconnect with. Does anyone know if a video will be done for this years SES? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I heard Larry won't be there this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceball Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I heard Larry won't be there this year. I imagine a few people are bringing down some video cameras. I'll try and bring mine - if I can revive the battery... We could pool footage after the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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