xy9ine Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 i'm in calgary over xmas & staying not too far away (near children's hospital). is it worth packing the carving board for some evening turns? i'm concerned it's either too busy and/or short to bother. what say the locals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberta boy Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 there are alot of people but you can get a clean run in every time. just watch the wave of people and go between. There is the calgary masters snowboard club on facebook with a bunch of carvers to talk with. maybe sneak out to nakiska for the afternoon ride.i did race training on that little slope. It is what it is.. You can pay by the hour I think. I good down for the monday night session with the alpine guys and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 It's OK if you're really jonesing for snow, but I'd save my money and drop the local ride board a line when you're here. A day at Nakiska would be a much better use of that carving board, and only costs another $25 - I'm sure someone can give you a ride ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceball Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Allee is spot on... there is a crew of us out on the groomers almost every weekend at Nakiska. Just drop us a line. There is always room for another knuckle dragger. However, if you have an itch, COP will scratch it for a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waypastfast Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 What Allee said! COP is great for a couple hours and you can get alot of runs in, but for the real sweet groomers head out to Nakiska!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have had a blast with the crew on Goats Eye Mountain at sunshine... no crowds... I never had crowds at louise either.. Silver Star rocks.. Big white...And don't forget about Panorama... there allllll gooooood!!! Never had a bad time in the 7 years I was going to Canadia...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xy9ine Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 actually, my favorite hill in that neck of the woods is castle. amazing continuous / decently steep fall-line & no lift lines (a concept generally unheard of in these parts). alas, don't have the time for the trek. will play it by ear re: cop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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