Scott.Creer Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Things were pretty amazing this morning. Gates all over 1+2. 7 had Gates by noon. I rode my knapton, and got a few compliments from the ticket scanner guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Took runs on the magic carpet this morning. It actually seemed like the snow was holding up really well considering the warm temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 This morning was cold, hard, and fast. I spent most my time on 7. Met up with Joe for a few runs. It was good. My legs were dead by noon. On my way back from hylands I saw 12 was open and the BX was open without jumps or anything. I took 1 run on 12 and realized my legs were too dead to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Got there in time for first chair on 7 at 9:30 and they are already setting 3 courses on 7. Went to 2 and there were 4 courses set there and the whole run closed to general public. Got a few runs in on 1 before they set another course there. They also set a 5th course on 2. The frustrating thing about all of the course setting today, was there was about 30-40 racers total between all of the courses on 7, 2, and 1. On 2, 3 of the courses were set with identical spacing between Gates, but they were not running head to head races. Mini-trent (who I rode up the chair with, super awesome by the way) had her own slalom course set for her. In highschool, I used to help the race program at my local hill set courses. There was a rule that only 1 run could be closed for racing/practices and all the teams had to use the same run/courses. I do not understand why that wasn't done on a day like today, when you know the hill is going to be mobbed and you have a lower volume of racers and kids. Gripe over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Today was pretty good. There were some responsible course setters today, so steep 2 and easy 2 were ridable. 7 and 1 both were closed for racing. Got pretty sporty and was almost hit twice. Snow was really good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 https://www.aftonalps.com/events/events/hill-of-the-north-banked-slalom Anyone ever run one of these? On hardboots/alpine? I'm somewhat intrigued, and have the weekend free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 3 hours ago, MNSurfer said: https://www.aftonalps.com/events/events/hill-of-the-north-banked-slalom Anyone ever run one of these? On hardboots/alpine? I'm somewhat intrigued, and have the weekend free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 29+ age group is closed. Drat. Well, got out one last day on 7, before they turn it into a course. At least I think they're doing it on De's Dive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhamann Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094fadae2dabf94-hill am i missing something? 30+ group, two slots left. sign up. why are skiers allowed? banked events are always fun. probably a quick and easy one if it's a new event. @Jack M rides hardboots at the Loaf banked. K68 i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 5 hours ago, dhamann said: @Jack M rides hardboots at the Loaf banked. K68 i believe Yup. 1 age group win, 1 3rd place overall on a Coiler 163 SL, 1 age group win on a K168. Except last year I tried softboots and got 8th, lol. Old dog new tricks I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) I signed up. Question is 170vsr(r12) or 160vsr(r7)? Or softies? Edited February 20, 2020 by Scott.Creer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Looks like I'm out. Got the flu or something. Sucks, cause I was looking forward to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 heads up.... racing all weekend at afton. sat and sun hills 1 and 2 will be covered in gates, and kids. but, from 3 on should be clear as the d-team racers are at welch. (heading to that thread now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Well, season is officially over. Pretty pathetic one for me with all the illness for me and the kids, plus the iffy weather. Hopefully better next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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