Ian M Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 ^ Getting to be a good-sized crew! Stoked :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 hmmmm....only 365 miles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 hmmmm....only 365 miles.... Day trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambert Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yeah Ian – and a few more carvers have confirmed they will come but have not yet added their names to the list – should be great! Here are a few more event details: Hill Managers - I visited Mont Blanc last week and the hill managers are keen to have us. They promised to close a good run for us (probably run #30 called le Chateau on the north side) and will provide fresh corduroy grooming each nite. Let’s just pray it is not minus 30˚C that weekend! BTW, the hill managers have already heard some buzz locally about the event – so the word is getting out. Meeting Place – We will be based at the bottom of the main hill where the café, bar, restaurant, ski shop, rental shop, etc. are all located. The Bar or the lunch room just south of the Bar are probably the best meeting places, although it is a busy resort. We will probably catch-up on the hills on Friday (for those arriving early) or in the bar at the end of the day on Friday. Apres-ski – We can hang out at the Bar after boarding, until dinner. The Bar at the hill does not stay open late, but we can find one at St Jovite (Mont Tremblant), 5 minutes north of Mont Blanc along highway 117. Dinners - There is no dinner restaurant at the hill, but Mont Blanc staff recommended La Cage aux Sports, which I checked-out. It is about 5 minutes north of the hill along highway 117 towards Mont Tremblant. It has nachos, chicken wings and meals, burgers, spaghetti, ribs and steaks all in the $10-20 range (the NY steak is $21). It is the only restaurant in the area which can accommodate us all together, so we will be eating there in the evenings. I will tell them to expect between 15-20 people to show up between 6:30-7:00 for dinner on Friday and 20-30 people on Saturday evening. Mont Blanc Lift Tickets – Don’t forget that if you are staying at the Mont Blanc hotel, your lift ticket is included and if you are staying at a condo, the lift tickets are at a discounted rate. Call ahead to make sure your lift tickets will be waiting for you at check-in. Mont Tremblant Discount - Mont Blanc offers a discount on Tremblant lift tickets for people staying two nites at Mont Blanc – so some people may want to try Tremblant on Friday or Monday? Demo Equipment - For anyone wanting to try equipment, demos will be organized out in front of the rental shop. Boutique Sharks will have a demo tent organized on Sunday. If you want to try out some Pureboarding gear – just talk to me, Jeorg or Ray Pesho and we will set you up. Accommodations – Not much left at the hill – so if you have not yet booked – you may have to find a place in the area. Racers - I visited Mont Blanc last week and the first thing I saw was a dozen racing boards against a wall – a local racing team practices at Mont Blanc – the coach said they do not have a race that weekend, so some of his gang may be there. I will try to twist his arm to set up some gates for us on one of the two days. See you guys in a month. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxlanaudiere Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 1. Chris Hampton 2. Claude, Fri-Sun 3. Ian MacKenzie, Sat-Sun or Sun-Mon 4. Annie 5. Réal 8,9 & 10 6. Andrea, Dave & Lillian Morgan (Feb.8-10) 7. Charles 9-10 8. Tony Boros 9-10 9. Eric Mercier Sat-Sunday not sure for friday I will be there with the south shore!!! 10. Tom et thierry [9et 10] 11.Patrice ( 9 et 10 ) 12. Tabatha (what ever days Ian and Chris drive me down for ... unless I am in NYC & Washington for work :() 13. Ryan (Sunday-Monday most likely...can't confirm 100% but this sounds awesome...great news Dan!) 14. Mike Lea ( 9th & 10th ) 15. Max Fri-Sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel45 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Accommodations – Not much left at the hill – so if you have not yet booked – you may have to find a place in the area. Local accommodations hard to come by because numerous hockey tournament(s) on same dates. The Mt. Tremblant Hostel still has lot's of shared dorms or private rooms (shared bathroom) available. It's in the right direction for food / drink get-togethers. Anyone ever stay there - your overall thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 This place is in the 'other' direction but... price was right and I'm sure it's way better than a hostel. www.motelclair-mont.com/en/english.php?site=index.html Price was right too... $65+tax/night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambert Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Glad you got that sorted out. Looking forward to seeing you. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 http://www.skimontblanc.com/winter/en/rates/specials I got this today by e-mail. Might help some of you, I didn't read it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Any other info on lodging for this event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 A friend and I are staying here two weeks after the Pureboarding event; http://www.hotels.com/hotel/details.html?hotelId=275149&destinationId=1707394&searchViewType=LIST&validate=true&previousDateful=true&destination=Cote+Nord+Tremblant%2C+Lac-Superieur%2C+Canada&arrivalDate=02%2F08%2F2013&departureDate=02%2F10%2F2013&roomno=1&rooms%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=2&children%5B0%5D=0&asaReport=Hotel+Details%3A%3ANoSuggest&searchParams.landmark=&queryFormState=CLOSED&searchParams.needPossibleResults=true&activeTab=DESTINATION&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks, I'm looking more in the dirt-cheap category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamash Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 1. Chris Hampton 2. Claude, Fri-Sun 3. Ian MacKenzie, Sat-Sun or Sun-Mon 4. Annie 5. Réal 8,9 & 10 6. Andrea, Dave & Lillian Morgan (Feb.8-10) 7. Charles 9-10 8. Tony Boros 9-10 9. Eric Mercier Sat-Sunday not sure for friday I will be there with the south shore!!! 10. Tom et thierry [9et 10] 11.Patrice ( 9 et 10 ) 12. Tabatha (what ever days Ian and Chris drive me down for ... unless I am in NYC & Washington for work :() 13. Ryan (Sunday-Monday most likely...can't confirm 100% but this sounds awesome...great news Dan!) 14. Mike Lea ( 9th & 10th ) 15. Max Fri-Sat 16. JF Sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambert Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hi Guys, Here is the tentative event schedule: Friday • Enjoy the slopes (Joerg and I will arrive from Aspen about noon) • Let us know if you want to demo Pureboarding equipment – we will set you up! • Apres-ski – The Mont Blanc Bar • 18:30 – Dinner at La Cage aux Sports – 340 Rte 117 (5 mins. north of Mont Blanc) • Let us know if you want to demo Pureboarding boards at any time Saturday • 8:00 – Anyone who wants to hook-up can meet in the cafeteria area • Let us know if you want to demo Pureboarding boards • 8:30 – Lifts on Mont Blanc and Mont Faustin open • 9:00 – Meet in front of the rental shop at the bottom of the main lifts • 9:30 – Lifts on Mont Blanc Nord open – Guy McCann run #29 will be closed for us 9-1 • 11:00 – Meet in front of rental shop for Pureboarding clinic (free) • Apres-ski – The Bar • 18:30 – Dinner at La Cage aux Sports Sunday • 8:00 – Anyone who wants to hook-up can meet in the cafeteria area • Let us know if you want to demo Pureboarding equipment • Shark’s demo tent for the day in front of the rental shop • 8:30 – Lifts on Mont Blanc and Mont Faustin open • 9:00 – Meet in front of the rental shop at the bottom of the main lifts • 9:30 – Lifts on Mont Blanc Nord open – Guy McCann run #29 will be closed for us 9-1 • 11:00 – Meet in front of rental shop for Pureboarding clinic (free) Carving Runs There are many great carving runs, including #8, 9, 18, 20, 28, 29, 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasko Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 For those of you that would like to carve the mountain virtually before getting there. Google street went through all trails with a pretty funny helmet! Check it out! https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205112298859512632416.0004cd7615139f442ee94&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=46.101388%2C-74.484215&spn=0.038922%2C0.059223&t=h&z=14&vpsrc=6&iwloc=0004cd7633d5790714ac2&layer=c&cbll=46.101349%2C-74.48439&panoid=Dv8ghkzYYK08H7fHN-lXbQ&cbp=12%2C143.74%2C%2C0%2C18.78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey Dan, What are they predicting for the storm up your way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambert Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Great news – on Sunday at 14:00, the Mont Blanc carving racing coach will organize a dual slalom course for us to try for fun. Dan Lambert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambert Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Check out this website for the weather forecast for Mont Tremblant. Dan http://www.meteomedia.com/weather/caqc0360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jul Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'll be there! Saturday-sunday Julien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 7 to 11cm by Sat.....Snow forecasts always sound so much better in metric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west carven Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 howdy i'm interested in purchasing a demo board after the event. will any be available? interested in the 162 bastard. thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 1. Chris Hampton 2. Claude, Fri-Sun 3. Ian MacKenzie, Sat-Sun or Sun-Mon 4. Annie 5. Réal 8,9 & 10 6. Andrea, Dave & Lillian Morgan (Feb.8-10) 7. Charles 9-10 8. Tony Boros 9-10 9. Eric Mercier Sat-Sunday not sure for friday I will be there with the south shore!!! 10. Tom et thierry [9et 10] 11.Patrice ( 9 et 10 ) 12. Tabatha (what ever days Ian and Chris drive me down for ... unless I am in NYC & Washington for work :() 13. Ryan (Sunday-Monday most likely...can't confirm 100% but this sounds awesome...great news Dan!) 14. Mike Lea ( 9th & 10th ) 15. Max Fri-Sat 16. JF Sat 17. Paul (loopback) Sunday day trip 18. Phil (philpjo) Sunday day trip If it's not too late; Phil and I are going to head up Sunday morning for the day!' //Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpjo Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 1. Chris Hampton 2. Claude, Fri-Sun 3. Ian MacKenzie, Sat-Sun or Sun-Mon 4. Annie 5. Réal 8,9 & 10 6. Andrea, Dave & Lillian Morgan (Feb.8-10) 7. Charles 9-10 8. Tony Boros 9-10 9. Eric Mercier Sat-Sunday not sure for friday I will be there with the south shore!!! 10. Tom et thierry [9et 10] 11.Patrice ( 9 et 10 ) 12. Tabatha (what ever days Ian and Chris drive me down for ... unless I am in NYC & Washington for work :() 13. Ryan (Sunday-Monday most likely...can't confirm 100% but this sounds awesome...great news Dan!) 14. Mike Lea ( 9th & 10th ) 15. Max Fri-Sat 16. Paul and Phil are in for Sunday the 10th. Driving down early on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Wow! Great event Dan! I can't believe what a huge alpine scene Mont Blanc has. I had a lot of fun this weekend and met a lot of great people. Thanks for putting this together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redia Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Bravo Daniel pour cette saisson ! a l'ans prochain j'espère :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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