Dave ESPI Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Curious if there was an Eastern SES planned for this year like the one at Stowe last year. I checked the website from 2007-08 but it doesnt exist anymore. Rally @ Berkshire East in Feb the closest thing to it sofar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Nope, in '10, hopefully at Sugarloaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 tell me more about the rally @ the BEAST??? not that I'll makeit...I'm a total flake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Where was the last Eastern Summit Expression Session? Is there a Summit County out here? Summit Mountain? Tell me more! Anyway, the East Coast Expression Session (ECES), started in 2000, went biannual starting in 2004. Mark your calendar for the first week of march, 2010. It will either be at Stowe or Sugarloaf. If we persuade a certain film crew to come, it will be at Sugarloaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I really hope you keep it at Stowe again... its Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more economical to get to!! The layout was nice and the disco bars are awesome..just ask Jack!! he's a dancin machine... Also they have Friday night Cage matches which are fun to watch.. Oh and a new nice hotel with gondola!! Thats my vote!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Now that the US government owns Stowe, shouldn't we get comp lift tickets if we present a tax return? Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think everyone should come and checkout Berkshire East. You will be surprised... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Snowshoe mtn, WV Feb 21-22, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 tell me more about the rally @ the BEAST???not that I'll makeit...I'm a total flake It's exactly what it souds like. We get together and ride, the owner of the mountain gives us a discount on the lift tickets, and then re-coups the cash by betting his friends that snowboarders can actualy turn.;) It's a win-win for everyone! All you need to do is put your name down in the Rally at the Thunder Dome thread (http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23845 same as the link in my sig) and then show up morning of the 22nd. You've got nothing to loose by signing up, so you're not screwed if plans change at the last minute. The Beast doesn't see the hoards that most mountains see during Pres' Week, and has plenty of snowmaking and wall to wall groom every day leading up to the last Sun of it. If you need another reason to come, we'll set a tequilla slalom for your birthday. You choose the trail and the number of gates. Just remember that they'll be an ounce each and you'll need a ride home. See you there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm pumped. Sugarloaf has fantastic terrain. It would be a shame if Shred could not make it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk109 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Why is the ECES not at Stratton? Isn't the only shop east of the Miss. river that supports our sport at the bottom of the access road? I mean CmC doesn't work there anymore, so why the hate???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Why is the ECES not at Stratton? Isn't the only shop east of the Miss. river that supports our sport at the bottom of the access road? I mean CmC doesn't work there anymore, so why the hate???? What hate? We simply have a template in place with Stowe and Sugarloaf now. Geoff and I aren't interested in reinventing the wheel again somewhere else. 2010 is already in motion, so we'll take a poll afterwards. If the event would like to be moved, then someone else can take the reins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Not that I even know when it will be, but how about planning ECES 2010 for my college reading week please? :D Thanks, much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Varsava Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 What hate? We simply have a template in place with Stowe and Sugarloaf now. Geoff and I aren't interested in reinventing the wheel again somewhere else. 2010 is already in motion, so we'll take a poll afterwards. If the event would like to be moved, then someone else can take the reins. Either one is good with me as they have the best burgers I have ever tasted. Hills, who cares, give me a slab of rare ground beef and I'm happy as a Madd 158 on a double black diamond after a rain and freeze cycle:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Drik I hear yeah man, Stratton is a great mountain and we know grooming is good, the only thing it's lacking is a good variety of steep blacks. Someone else would have to step up to make that happen at Stratton. I or Jack don't have the time to plan another event at a new location. Planning the ECES requires a years worth of work, especially if you are looking into a new location. Planning my wedding was easier and less work than the ECES. If someone is willing to step up please get intouch with Jack and myself. ECES 2010 planning has already started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Lets at least do Stowe Twice... Once was not enough to fully enjoy it.. The new lodging and the other accomodations where great... and the most restarants and bars per mile of any ski area tops it off!!! Naked ski chick wrestling at the Big Shoe was a blast!!! Right said Shred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk109 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 What hate? We simply have a template in place with Stowe and Sugarloaf now. Geoff and I aren't interested in reinventing the wheel again somewhere else. 2010 is already in motion, so we'll take a poll afterwards. If the event would like to be moved, then someone else can take the reins. Jack, I can see where you are coming from, Yet I don't. Year after year, the Startingate brings in Alpine equipment into the store. The owner does it out of the love of the sport not for the profit. Yet you chose to run these events 3 to 6 hours away from the Gate. The tuning at the Gate is on par with SKIMD or Edgewise. And this comes from current World Cup tuners. On any giving day, The Gate sees more Alpine Riders and US Snowboard team members then most on the board see in a lifetime. I just don’t get the excuse that “Things are in motion.” I am sure a call to 1-800-STRATTON could take care of all your needs. Also, the “We need challenging terrain”. While I was not a participant at Stowe last time, I was an on looker and I can count on one hand the riders that were able to “Ride Stowe”. Plus, I am sure that Lift line, Standard not to mention a groomed Bear Down or Free Fall could take care of all your “terrain needs”. Plus, it could also make the Startingate feel a little more love from the alpine community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 The reason the ECES moved away from Stratton in the first place was that Stratton was no longer interested in offering group discounts to the previous ECES committee. Let's make a deal. I've been in contact with Warren Miller, and they are open to and interested in filming the 2010 ECES. If they commit to that, it will be at Sugarloaf. If they do not, you're welcome to take the wheel and organize the ECES at Stratton. Geoff and I simply don't have the time to start fresh with a new resort. It's like planning a wedding; it takes about 9 months and a lot of lost sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wow.. so Warran Miller of Miller Brewing company is going to be there filming us drinking beer... now thats waaay cool.. did you call Chareles Linenkugles? he is up in Chippewa Falls WI... Im sure he will film tooo..... glug glug... yea!! RSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Jack- Have you or Geoff reached out to the Meatheads? Perhaps they would be interested in some filming of hardbooters since they film so much New England terrain. Obviously partial to Sugarloaf so you have my vote. Hey, what about an invite to Mark Fawcett? He's a CVA alum. and might be....never mind...forgot about his coaching Canadian Olympic team..probably busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 did you call Chareles Linenkugles? he is up in Chippewa Falls WI... No, I think they called Dick Hertz... from Beeton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk109 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Jack, No hard feelings. Geoff just told me about the WM thing. That is real cool. As for you deal, We will have to see....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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