Mark Brown Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Geesh, is it time for the ECES yet? Can you say jonesing for some turns? Sorry, too much time between turns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Tell me about it! We're waiting for bids from Sugarloaf, Stratton and Stowe to determine where it will be. Best bid wins. In order to get the best rates, we're going to have to be flexible with our dates. There is a Canadian school vacation during the 1st week of March, so that probably won't be the best week. Probably looking at either the last week of Feb or 2nd week of March. We won't go later than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Unless you come to Tremblant or other big places here in Quebec I doupt that our march break in Canada will bring a crowd that is like a weekend crowd. A few more people but most likely you won't even notice it... Jay peak may be more crowded as it's a popular destination but it's not on the ECES list. For sugarloaf and Stratton it won't really make a difference it's so far from here. Stowe it will be like last ECES it was right during our school break so if it wasn't crowded then no reason why it will be this time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Probably looking at either the last week of Feb or 2nd week of March. We won't go later than that. I really hope things work out for that last week of Feb at the 'Loaf!! I already have plans to be up at Hodge Podge Lodge for that entire week!! My fingers are crossed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 All right fellas so it's getting colder in the mornings and you guys are already jonsing for snow. Man we have till December before there is any decent carving to be had:eek: I just got some info from Stratton yesterday, I'll be getting a formal write up next week from them on a bid. Sugarloaf has yet to deliver a bid. The problem we ran into with the Loaf was that they could not be flexible with pricing because of Canadian school vacations for the 1st week in March. Yes it wouldn't be to busy Ernie but pricing would be the bigger concern. So for the Loaf it will either be the last week in Feb or 2nd week in March. Stratton and Stowe would be 1st week in March. What it will come down to for location of the ECES 2010 will be: 1. Pricing 2. Quality carving trails 3. Grooming 4. Options for demo's, ECES functions, etc Jack and I will be posting a decision over the next 3 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Unless you come to Tremblant or other big places here in Quebec I doupt that our march break in Canada will bring a crowd that is like a weekend crowd. It's not the crowds that are the problem it's that the resort does not have to be aggressive with pricing to fill beds. We could get better rates a different week. We'll see though. I really hope things work out for that last week of Feb at the 'Loaf!! I already have plans to be up at Hodge Podge Lodge for that entire week!! My fingers are crossed!!! Would that mean Team 32 would be in the house? That would be a significant consideration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Would that mean Team 32 would be in the house? That would be a significant consideration! yeah we're planning on taking our gong show on the road. we've already had some discussions and I think ECES is on our agenda for our pre-season meeting next weekend at the Polaris beach house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 GeoffV or jack.. send me a pm I might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 All right fellas so it's getting colder in the mornings and you guys are already jonsing for snow. Man we have till December before there is any decent carving to be had:eek:I just got some info from Stratton yesterday, I'll be getting a formal write up next week from them on a bid. Sugarloaf has yet to deliver a bid. The problem we ran into with the Loaf was that they could not be flexible with pricing because of Canadian school vacations for the 1st week in March. Yes it wouldn't be to busy Ernie but pricing would be the bigger concern. So for the Loaf it will either be the last week in Feb or 2nd week in March. Stratton and Stowe would be 1st week in March. What it will come down to for location of the ECES 2010 will be: 1. Pricing 2. Quality carving trails 3. Grooming 4. Options for demo's, ECES functions, etc Jack and I will be posting a decision over the next 3 weeks or so. I'm sure it is a lot of work getting all this stuff organized - thanks for all the work Geoff and Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Dingbat's annual carve fest at Berkshire East in MA is planned for Sunday, February 21st. http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=26337 Sounds like he's already secured discount tickets--that's the way its worked in previous years. Not that a one-day event should effect the planning of ECES--just something to keep in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I hope I can make it this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Either one I can at least drive to. Plus we have to have the death cage match again.. it was a real hit..no pun intended..!! Right said Right Hook McCormack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Last week in February would be mint. Folks could hit the rally then head north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Either one I can at least drive to. What, did Sugarloaf install a moat when I wasn't looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 don't forget about the dancing ladies in stratton that come in special for events such as ours...some may know, although not all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 What, did Sugarloaf install a moat when I wasn't looking? Yep its called Two additional states and a ride into no man's land! I think Map Quest said California was closer. RSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Good thought dingbat. It'll save me from having to clone myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 What, did Sugarloaf install a moat when I wasn't looking? Don't let him fool you with the "long drive" story. He just doesn't want to pony up for a rental car that can cary enough beer for that drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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