ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm getting back into boarding after many years away and carving has been the piece that's really grabbed me. Are there any places in Michigan y'all would recommend where instructors are good at teaching the finer points of carving? I'd call myself an intermediate boarder. I can get around and feel pretty comfortable in various conditions, but I know I'm not getting clean carved turns every time (or maybe ever? lol). Any recommendations on places with quality instructors? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchman Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I ride at Crystal regularly and would be glad to give you some pointers, I have 2 pre teens on alpine boards that have got instruction from Crystal that helped them progress as carvers as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks, Trenchman. I'll shoot you a msg. I took a lesson at Crystal last year and it was helpful, but I know particular instructors can really make a difference and figured if anyone had someone they really liked I send them some business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuxdiesel Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Where do you do most of your riding? I would be happy to offer you some feedback if the time and place work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I tend to split my time between Nubs and Crystal, but the Boynes and Caberfae are spots I visit too. I try to skip out of work and get some midweek runs in (lighter crowds), but I'm always down for some weekend time too if that's when you happen to be out. I'm just getting going on my carving journey, so I'm sure there's a ton I can get feedback on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchman Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 I am there most weekends and a couple mornings midweek. Give me a heads up when you want to go and I can be there. I only live 30 minutes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Not in Michigan but only a plane ride or Amtrack away at MCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchman Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 52 minutes ago, dredman said: Not in Michigan but only a plane ride or Amtrack away at MCC Or a nice 30 hour drive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLN Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 How often you're riding in Boyne? Wanna get there this season, but it's 7hr drive from Chicago, compared to 4-5hr flight to Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Oh, man, I'd love to get out to MCC. If I didn't already have a trip to Telluride booked, that would be my big trip for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 It looks like I'll be up at Crystal this weekend. Gotta prep the boards with some colder temp wax first. Anyone around on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchman Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 I plan on being there Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Trenchman, I’ll be there around first chair. I usually park over by Buck. What’s a good way to meet up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchman Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 I park by buck as well, I will try to get there early. I should be easy to find, will be making laps on buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Sounds great. See you there. I’ll be riding my Arbor board, so I should be easy to find too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAGuzziLife Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just wanted to give a public shout-out to Trenchman for giving me some tips on Sunday. He shared some really helpful observations and it was a lot of fun to ride with him. Like I said on Sunday, Trenchman, I owe you a beer sometime. Thanks for your help! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLN Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 I'll be out in Boyne this weekend on alpine. Let me know if anyone wants to grab some beer. @ItsAGuzziLife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 Biggest Ski & Snowboarding Show in the Midwest IT'S BACK! Wicked Air & Après is returning to Boyne Mountain Resort on Saturday, February 26. Get here early and don't miss a single beat of this visually stimulating, high energy action show. The slopes become a jumbo screen filled with motion graphics, doubling as a stage, as Olympic, X-Game and professional athletes perform amazing big air jumps and aerial acrobatics. Expect loud music, bangin' pyrotechnics, fireworks display, and libations a-pourin'! Bring a Sharpie for an Athlete Meet & Greet at the Sam Adams Après Party right after the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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