Tali Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi, Could you please count me as "yes"? Does anybody go from GTA (I live in North York), and could squeeze me in the car (I am slim)? :) Same about accomodation :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I just got back from a weekend at Mont Blanc and here are my impressions for those thinking of riding and/or staying there. Carving: Very carve friendly resort. There are a couple of nice wide cruisers on the Mont Blanc side (Geant being the best) and a really nice one on the North Side. Name escapes me right now but it's left off the chair and then a sharp left. Vert is advertised as 1000' but I think that is measuring right down to the highway. It felt more like 750'. Similar to the Collingwood resorts. Not a lot of runs there though. After two days, I was getting a little bored. Lots of company in hard boots. I saw a lot of them. Even rode the lift with an instructor riding a Kessler SL board. Very short lift lines even on the weekend. I waited 5 minutes max. Chairs are really slow though. As for crowds, only the green run called Yodel was crowded. The rest of the runs were pretty much wide open. Lodging: The hotel could not be more conveniently located. I could see the main lift out of my window. The rooms are clean and basic. Like a decent Holiday Inn. All the rooms seem to have a fridge (not mini-bar) which is a nice bonus. No extra furniture (ie. chairs or a table). We tried to get a table and chairs for a card game but they were non-existent. Beds are not that great. A little soft and not that supportive. The real negative though is if you have an active neighbour above you. Apparently the builder didn't think to sound proof the flooring so every footstep above you resonates through your unit. No Wifi or in-room Internet but they have a free Internet connected computer in the lobby. The restaurant is great. I was very happy with the meals. I would say they were near-gourmet. Service and portions were very good. 3 stars out of 5. I recommend the Mont Blanc Hotel there if you go for the meal/lodging package and if you get a top floor unit or a guarantee that the unit above you is empty or goes to bed before you. If you're a light sleeper or if you don't need the meals, you might try elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxlanaudiere Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Take me off the list. Got injured Tuesday so my snowboard season is over. See you folks next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Day Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hi folks! I know I'm kind of chiming in a bit late, but I'm entertaining the idea of going up for the SQS! How difficult is it going to be for me to find a plce to stay? Are things booking up already? I noticed Ernie00 had posted some links for area hotels that I'll look at when I get home tonight. Thanks Ernie for doing that! Sounds like it'll be a good time. Hopefully I can make something work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreac Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 it would be awesome if you came up and rode with us... we haven't booked anything eyt but we are thinking since it is the end of the season it won't be too bad.... I am working on an Apres or dinner for either sat or sunday b/c we just got a whole box of goodies from deeluxe and have lots of t-shirts to give away too! come up.... free t-shirt, that should be worth the trip alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Day Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yeah, I'd love to come up and ride in Canada with you guys! But I can't say for certain that I can make it! It'd be fun though. I've wanted to get up to Canada to ride for a while now. So we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Has anyone actually booked anywhere yet? On a side note, will anyone be at Tremblant on Monday? I will be heading up with a few friends an wouldn't mind meeting some locals. Also wondering if anyone might have a connection for discount passes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreac Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I am trying to work on this but have some logistic kinks to work out.. stay tuned.. hopefully i will have more soon... Also, trying to put together an Apres so we can all be in the same place and we can give away some goodies from us and from Deeluxe! So the question is: who is actually staying for Sunday night? This would be my preferred night to arrange something but if most everyone is going home after riding then that changes things! Please post and let me know if you will be staying! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 So as it turns out I won't be joining you all for a wonderful weekend of carving. I broke my ankle while riding this morning and will be out of commission for the balance of the season. That being said, If I can get into a walking cast by the time this rolls around I may still drive up and join you all for an apres ski! Hope you all have a great time and leave some trenches for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Sorry to hear that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Andrea: I have to take myself off the list. I'll be golfing that weekend, a little further south. Have fun. HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 sat..... apres...no idea.... sun....the bar at Mont Blanc is big, clean and close(0 meters from the slopes) (who drives a half hour to another resort to have a beer after a day of riding) mon...ill be at the cariboo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Sounds like fun. Put me down for a firm maybe! (Anyone intersted in ridesharing from NYC or points north?)Kenneth (KFOTS) Yes. A friend and I who live in NYC have been thinking about this trip. PM me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreac Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Fri..... apres...no idea....sat....the bar at Mont Blanc is big, clean and close(0 meters from the slopes) (who drives a half hour to another resort to have a beer after a day of riding) sun...ill be at the cariboo HI Chewy, i think you have the days mixed up. Sat. we will be at Mt Habitant, so people won't want to go up to Mt Blanc for apres... Sunday riding at Mt Blanc and then Tremblant on Monday.... I am having a hard time finding a place around Habitant for an Apres on Saturday(the hill already has their passholder appreciation party so they said no) and agree that no one wants to go far... anyone in the area have any suggestions? Also wondering how many people are plannig on riding on Monday? I am trying to get a deal on lift tickets but really do need some real numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBSIGHT360 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hi Andrea, Count me in for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I do plan on driving back home afterwards on Monday however. Tony B. Looking forward to this one! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreac Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 i was rereading chewy and thought maybe i was crazy when i read your post... then i saw you edited it! Okay can people give me yes/no about staying until Monday because maybe we do a group Apres on Sunday at Mt Blanc and everyone is on their own for saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreac Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yes. A friend and I who live in NYC have been thinking about this trip. PM me? KFOTS see if Patrice wants to get in on this too, she was thinking about maybe coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCrider Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Dave and Andrea are you staying until alpine races are done? We're hoping to. not sure if we can stretch it to Wed. Racing schedule is up. for those that are gathering to volunteer and or spectate. alpine races aren't until Tuesday and Wednesday OVERALL EVENT SCHEDULE Monday, March 30 - PGS Training Tuesday, March 31 - PGS competition Wednesday, April 1 - PSL competition / Halfpipe Training Thursday, April 2 - HALFPIPE competition Friday, April 3 - Snowboarcross Training Saturday, April 4 - SNOWBOARDCROSS competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 For anyone staying past the Monday at Tremblant the spring season pass is now on sale. $115 for March 23rd till season end. I'm booked in for the March26th to April 5th and April 9th to 12th. Currently season is scheduled to end on the 12th. //Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCrider Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 hey Paul the spin pass is only available to those whose postal code begins with G, H, J & K. can't buy it the honest way. but I'll see if I can use the address of my father-in-law to get around the rules. I've run into the same problem before with Tremblant deals. good if you live where they want you to live. thanks for the info Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambert Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 It would be great to ride with some locals. I attended the SES in Aspen for the second year running and had a great time. Bent my board, cracked my boot, but my body is still OK. If it is not raining - I will be there for the three days - may drive up from Montreal each day. Dan SQS - (Session Quebec Sud - Southern Quebec Session) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi Daniel, Welcome aboard ... I've heard about your bad times at SES, didn't know you cracked your boots ... See you there unless there is new snow in Montreal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletProof Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 count me as a yes, will crash at my mom's in St-D... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsden Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 My maybe has changed to a no, I will be away on a business trip. - Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hey... anyone near an airport and got a freebee floor space... this may fit the bill for me to try to get one more ride in.. Sorry for the charity case...its the only way I can do it... so if someone will have me....??? Let me know what options might be available... Thanks Said Shred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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