JohnE Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 What is your ideal number of riding partners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Not more than three, I would say.... Seems like with more you end up spending more time waiting for someone to use the can, discussing what trail to ride, etc.. than actual riding.... A pack of 3 total seems to be ideal as you just tear it up and enjoy the place.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Zero. No expectations, no commitments. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboot Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 In reality: ideal conflicts with reality. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Anytime you ride with other Carvers, it is a Hazard, unless you go and then stop off to the side...plus riding with someone in front or behind destroys the freedom to just let it happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted January 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 21 minutes ago, softbootsurfer said: Anytime you ride with other Carvers, it is a Hazard, unless you go and then stop off to the side...plus riding with someone in front or behind destroys the freedom to just let it happen... I ride with the same buddy all the time. We are very familiar with how each other rides. In 15 years we have only collided once and it was pretty uneventful. I feel safer with him ahead of me or behind me because it cuts the direction that someone can can collide with either one of us by about half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR. JOHN DEERE ! Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 My GUYz, and we always like it tight. More, you mean MORE aggravating. Ask holes, know it all’s, wanna be BTO’s, FOS’ers, all have worn out their welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnE said: I ride with the same buddy all the time. We are very familiar with how each other rides. In 15 years we have only collided once and it was pretty uneventful. I feel safer with him ahead of me or behind me because it cuts the direction that someone can can collide with either one of us by about half. I remember taking runs with you John, in 35 years I have taken a lot of runs with others, Cliff, Joey, Mike, actually hundreds of People, the question was, Ideal Number, for me personally that is Alone... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 My favorite group size has been 60-100, on a mountain only open to carvers, passing not allowed on groomed runs and groomers working at your request. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 44 minutes ago, softbootsurfer said: I remember taking runs with you John, in 35 years I have taken a lot of runs with others, Cliff, Joey, Mike, actually hundreds of People, the question was, Ideal Number, for me personally that is Alone... I noticed that, Ive tried to make a few turns with you in the past, but... It took a few, but it finally got through my thick skull..., and i started riding with you, in spirit, from the lift. a few years ago I gained enough of Cliffs trust that he let me ride with him and his Jersey Buddy(Curly??) I was honored that they let me join them, though I'm sure that Cliff got a little weary of the lift banter from the Jersey expats We ride with a solid crew at Lovey, we have a base of 4 to 6, with occasional mini sessions of 10 or more breaking out multiple times a season. I love it when that happens, the energy just builds, and feeds, and it is pure joy to watch all of the different styles just rippin' up the hill. I've calmed down a bit in my advancing maturity, and just relish every turn with my fellow alpine geek brothers and sisters, be it 1, or 20 other riders mario 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 One with burly arms and good on a shovel. To dig me out or pull me from a tree well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, lowrider said: One with burly arms and good on a shovel. To dig me out or pull me from a tree well. you actually get tree wells? Edited January 6, 2022 by big mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Where I live we have a well and 40 acres of trees but my kids are going to smother me with snow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 When I was younger I had one or two constant riding buddies and that was ideal then. Nothing makes you progress as fast as when you ride with and challenge other people. Now, however, I think I prefer riding alone. Finding an empty run is guaranteed to get me out of my head for a bit. There is just movement and snow and everything else just melts away for a few precious minutes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 12 hours ago, big mario said: I noticed that, Ive tried to make a few turns with you in the past, but... It took a few, but it finally got through my thick skull..., and i started riding with you, in spirit, from the lift. a few years ago I gained enough of Cliffs trust that he let me ride with him and his Jersey Buddy(Curly??) I was honored that they let me join them, though I'm sure that Cliff got a little weary of the lift banter from the Jersey expats We ride with a solid crew at Lovey, we have a base of 4 to 6, with occasional mini sessions of 10 or more breaking out multiple times a season. I love it when that happens, the energy just builds, and feeds, and it is pure joy to watch all of the different styles just rippin' up the hill. I've calmed down a bit in my advancing maturity, and just relish every turn with my fellow alpine geek brothers and sisters, be it 1, or 20 other riders mario Yes, I remember as well, this Ripping HB guy is behind Me !!! I am not an Isolationist so to speak, I rode and taught Earl 3 Strappin many years ago, He is gone now, JB is a close 3 Strappin Riding Friend, we ride the same run many times but stay almost literally out of sight....When I am alone though, like the first track, no one else around for an hour or so, well that is Special to me... I know that Dave and the MCC is and will be Special again this year, to be surrounded only by Carving Brothers is a Wonderful experience that anyone who Loves this Art would appreciate, plus that 3 days was a Powderific Experience as well... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 7 hours ago, st_lupo said: When I was younger I had one or two constant riding buddies and that was ideal then. Nothing makes you progress as fast as when you ride with and challenge other people. Now, however, I think I prefer riding alone. Finding an empty run is guaranteed to get me out of my head for a bit. There is just movement and snow and everything else just melts away for a few precious minutes. so much this. chase that flow state alone is what keep me coming back. Sharing that flow state/positive energy feedback loop with your buddy is on whole another level of bliss (Mario put it much better than i can). shout out to @ktv for always being there and pushing/guiding me. (there are so many other to thanks that help me along the way but ktv and I have took so many carving trip together consistently over the years). We have been pushing each other forward since ECES (long ago). He have since advance to a different level. There are part of me which is envious but super stoke for him, a little melancholy because i can't keep up on those steep/icy run. Just the motivation i need 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted January 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 16 hours ago, softbootsurfer said: I remember taking runs with you John, in 35 years I have taken a lot of runs with others, Cliff, Joey, Mike, actually hundreds of People, the question was, Ideal Number, for me personally that is Alone... Bob - I recall riding the Buttermilk lift with you several times. But I did get the vibe that you prefer to ride alone. If you enjoy riding alone, you never have to make arrangements with others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I like riding with that Schred groomer guy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted January 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Shred Gruumer said: I like riding with that Schred groomer guy! Ya - but when you try to ditch him - you can't! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhamann Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 One. Two ok. Three+ ruins the slope. I’m talking total carvers on entire mountain. Heck, pairs can ruin slopes too. We’re all partners out there but I’d rather watch from the lift than snake a line from a fellow carver. We need our space. Sharing is caring. “Smart style” in the sense of trenchin cause the whole mountain is our “park”. Skiers too I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gossamer Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Shred Gruumer said: I like riding with that Schred groomer guy! Alternate personality? Carvers are complex, not judging. And tree wells are not a joke, a patrol at the Bird died in one. I tipped over in the trees after taking a wizz and used way too many muscles to release my step-in and get back up, luckily I was zipped back up ! I guess having someone there to look after you is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, Gossamer said: I guess having someone there to look after you is a good thing. Great point out west... Well maybe everywhere in case you break something and have your buddy drive back home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 13 hours ago, Gossamer said: Carvers are complex, not judging. How so? Carving seems to be one of the simplest things in the world.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 10:18 AM, Shred Gruumer said: I like riding with that Schred groomer guy! yep...Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polaris Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 6:55 PM, MR. JOHN DEERE ! said: My GUYz, and we always like it tight. More, you mean MORE aggravating. Ask holes, know it all’s, wanna be BTO’s, FOS’ers, all have worn out their welcome. Ya guy. Fake btos, can’t hang, can’t chill. Not der nuthin but take yer reps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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