ekar Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Just moved to big stone lake MN, looks like Afton alps or Buck hill are 3.5 hrs. away. Anything worth riding closer to me? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobble Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 what county are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 You might be closer to Powder Ridge, near St Cloud, about 2 hours from you. @DonPablo rides there sometimes. Buck might not be worth the extra 1½hr driving, unless you're looking for a carver to ride with. Wild Mt is about as far as Afton from you and also pretty good for carving (assuming that's why you're here?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPablo Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 I had to google Big Stone Lake MN, not familiar with the town. Looks like Andes Tower Hills near Alexandria is your closest ~1.5 hours. Andes, Buck, and Powder Ridge are all pretty comparable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekar Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 The actual town is Ortonville, on Big Stone Lake in Big Stone county, sorry for the confusion. I thought the lake would be more familiar, bad assumption in the land of 10,000 lakes. Bigwavedave hardboots are the only type I own, gave up my skis about 8 years ago. Though watching Softbootsailer at 2015 SES tempted me to get a softboot setup. DonPablo & bigwavedave thanks for the comparison of the different hills, saving a couple hours driving for a day trip really helps. I seen on the site you guys have a little session of your own, is there going to be one for 2018? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPablo Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Trent usually organizes MES, it’s often early February on a Wednesday at Afton Alps and it’s hoot :) Hopefully you can play hooky and come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekar Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hopefully it doesn't conflict with BMES (if it wasn't for some guys back @ Blue Mountain I'd likely still be skidding all over the slopes) otherwise I'll be there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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