Scott Firestone Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Here's my Colorado CarveBlog for last weekend: I did Beaver Creek on Saturday, and hooked up with PCogan and Todd. The snow quality was good, but the grooming left a bit to be desired. It seemed like the resort was in "early season mode," because Larkspur Bowl was not groomed. I expected a bit more for an $81 lift ticket. I did Copper Mountain Sunday: - OK snow quality, OK grooming. Met up with D.T. and drscott. They were rip'n it. Here's a shot of D.T.: Then I did Vail on Monday: Everyone disses it, but I encountered the best hero snow of the trip. Seamless grooming and great snow quality, which lasted the whole day. Hero snow could be found on Emperor's Choice (Tea Cup Express Lift), Avanti (Avanti Express Lift) and Swingsville (Mountaintop Express Lift). Yes, there are more catwalks and run-outs at Vail, but the grooming is worth it. Plus, I hooked up with Lowell Hart and Jeff, another resident carving instructor, for a fantastic carving clinic. Vail's $405 price for a half-day private lesson with Lowell is worth it. (In addition to the $81 lift ticket). Lowell shoots video of everything, then plays it on TV in the various training rooms at the resort for more analysis. Here's a frame grab of one of my turns: For both Beaver Creek and Vail, the best deal I could find on discount lift tickets was $2 off, so I didn't even bother. Then, Tuesday at A-Basin. It's the opposite of Vail. No faux leopard skin here. It snowed lightly the whole day, with maybe 2 inches of accumulation, and near white-out at the top of the mountain. Not the best day for carving, but I got some good turns, along with Crave2carve, Michelle, and Kim. OK, now it's back to Tahoe. Who's up for Mt Rose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Scott, Mt. Rose is my home mountain. When will you be riding there? Maybe we can take some runs together. I'm still just a newbie carver and I actually have a private lesson set up for Tuesday. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedzilla Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 $405? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 $405? Welcome to Vail. Glad you hooked up with Lowell, Scott Firestone. Wish we met, but Im nocturnal and am usually zipping around the mountain on snowmobile doing snowmaking. Enuf of a carving on motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daneille Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Mt. Rose is my home mountain. When will you be riding there? Maybe we can take some runs together. I'm still just a newbie carver and I actually have a private lesson set up for Tuesday. Is your lesson with an instructor at Rose or a private party? I am always telling people what's available so this would be real good to know. Scott be sure to post when you will be there. There is a whole crew that rides Rose. Daneille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hey Daneille, My lesson is with a private party. The guy is Ian Kent and I got his name and # from a post on the TC site last year. I'll post something on the tahoecarvers site after the lesson with details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daneille Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thanks Randy. Definitely do post your impressions afterwards. Daneille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowell Hart Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 $405?While it may, at first blush, seem a bit steep, the price is for 1-6 people. For groups and families, that can work out to $67.50 per person for a three hour session. That's pretty reasonable. We do also provide group lessons for less cost--but not (yet) hardboot specific.<p></p>FWIW, we do strive to provide excellent value for the investment.<p></p><img src="http://tinypic.com/iymlgg.jpg" alt="Scott Firestone, Vail, CO"><p></p>Here's a <a href="http://www.snowfun4you.web1000.com/scott_carves.wmv">clip</a> of Scott blasting turns at Vail (right click/save as). It's a failrly large, 36.5 MB file. Don't try DL unless you have high speed connection--or lots of patience!) <P></p>It was a good day.<p></p>Best wishes for a terrific holiday,<br>LH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Lowell, the site you used to host that clip won't allow the direct link for large files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Scott - you look great! I especially enjoyed watching your heelsides, I'm going to be visualizing yours next time I'm out riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest astan100 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 The link didn't work for me...how'd you download/view it? Edit: Nevermind...firefox just sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagen Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 ...this is weird - had to use IE to open that file, firefox didn't want me to see that video... Looks great! I'm impressed, Scott - hope to meet you on the slopes again some time this season... Hagen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Crap, I'll have to wait until I get home - my company doesn't let me use IE, too many security holes. That's really wierd that the error would be browser-specific - it's generated from the site, they don't want any direct links to big files. ETA - cutting and pasting the url worked with Firefox. Downloading now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Walters Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 It works with Firefox, the host just doesn't allow linking, so you just have to copy the link to your clipboard and type it directly in the address bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufty Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 It works with Firefox, the host just doesn't allow linking, so you just have to copy the link to your clipboard and type it directly in the address bar. Or the refcontrol plugin. Gets rid of that irritating imageshack frog, too. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackDan Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Scott, Sorry to post this post trip, but you screwed up amigo. The Heavenly Value Season Pass for $319, includes 3 days free at any of the 4 resorts, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, or Breckenridge. At $81/70 per day, the break even is 3 days at Vail, and 1.08 days at heavenly, or 2 vail and 2.25 heavenly. You have to check in at Heavenly and actually get your pass there first, cause in the past it was 5 days at vail, adn people were buying them just to go to vail. I've got one, expect to get a few days in a Heavenly, adn will be at Breckenridge Jan 7&8. next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Finished downloading, nice turns Scott! Looks like you had a beautiful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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