VT Meet & Ski

ctskierguy · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 09:57 AM

I'm thinking that as a skier I've not met too many diabetics who ski or snowboard.
So I'm thinking that it would be cool to have a Meet & Ski in southern VT this winter.
Nothing too outrageous, just get some people together on a sunday for a day of skiing.
Most of the resorts offer some kind of group discount on lift tickets if you have enough people. So if we could get enough people it might be a little more reasonable dollar wise.
It's just an idea. Let me know.

Mike

Evermont · #2 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 03:51 PM

Mike,

Is it possible that you and I are the only ones here that get how cool this idea is? I just found this thread or I would have responded sooner!

Today was opening day at Smuggler's Notch. I went with a friend who lives nearby - we often carpool. Conditions were a little sketchy, not exactly "death cookies" more like "death macaroons" I'd call it. Only one way down with just one lift open today - but still, it was great. No lines all day. The sky was sunny and cloudy and snowing the whole time. The trees were covered in fresh snow from last night

I'm off the Keystone Colorado next weekend for the "36 hours of Keystone" event and psyched for that.

So were you thinking Stratton or another place in southern Vermont?

notme · #3 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 05:34 PM

Come to California/Nevada and I am there!!!! No snow here yet though. Late season again.

ctskierguy · #4 (**permalink**) 12-01-2007, 06:47 PM

Keith,
Stratton, Okemo, it doesn't really matter to me. I'll ski anywhere that I can strap my skis on.
As it's a little close to Christmas, lets shoot for January. There should be a bit more coverage by then.
You'll have to tell me stories of the 36 hours on the ride up the lifts. I'm very envious of anyone who manages to do things like that.
Not Me, as far as Cali\Nevada goes.....name the date and I'll manage to get fired by then. I need an excuse to go out west for a little fun.
Just let me know.

Mike

Jan B · #5 (**permalink**) 12-01-2007, 08:16 PM

I would love it. I've only been a Colorado skiier so far! It would be awesome to ski somewhere else. I was thinking . . . New Mexico! Sounds like I'm out this time!

rocky · #6 (**permalink**) 12-01-2007, 10:19 PM

If it we're a little closer to my neck of the woods I would be there in a second. Snowboarding is my life in the winter!

Evermont · #7 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by notme

Come to California/Nevada and I am there!!!! No snow here yet though. Late season again.

Funny you should say that, my 36K teamies and I were kicking around alternatives to Keystone next year and Tahoe came up. I've never been there but the others all seemed to be big fans.

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Originally Posted by ctskierguy

...You'll have to tell me stories of the 36 hours on the ride up the lifts. I'm very envious of anyone who manages to do things like that...

Mike,

Well, we did it - all 36 runs. So we (and 150 other teams) qualified for the prize drawing but didn't "win" for the second year running. I certainly have some stories for you, but have a peek now...

Some pics from the 36 Hours of Keystone:
Me at Breckenridge the day before 36K
Me doing a night run at Keystone
My Bro-in-law Brandon (right) and me on the gondola an extra run after 1 of 36
Me, my otha brotha (in law) John, and Brandon and a buena vista
Me and John waiting to punch in for 35 of 36 6:45pm Saturday
Me, Ted and John on a lift at night
Ted is Brandon's friend - this just proves that I'll ride with a skier ;-)

Keezheekoni · #8 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 02:50 PM

If any of you make it to WA in the winter, we have some great slopes. We're also not far from Whistler.

If you go to Tahoe, let me know in advance. I can make it there in less than a day.

I can't ski, but I'll sit and watch you all with my binoculars.

I'll make the hot cocoa!

ctskierguy · #9 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 04:25 PM

We have to do this....It's my new prescription to get me through work. Now if we can do something small like this in short time, imagine what we could do woth some real planning? HMMMM
Keith, I'm totally jealous. It looks like a blast, and I love night skiing.
Jan...just fly in for a long weekend in VT. It would be a ball.
Rocky...Where in Canada are you at? Quebec & Montreal aren't that far from CT.
Rikki..If we can do something BIG, I'd be in Tahoe so fast it would make your head spin. But no hot chocolate for me. I'm a Starbucks junkie like you.
Let's figure this out as we go along, and see what we can do both short term, as well as long term. It could be fun regardless.

Mike

peej07 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 04:59 PM

I love Okemo, big resort skiing without the big resort hype. I could probably make it.

ctskierguy · #11 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by peej07

I love Okemo, big resort skiing without the big resort hype. I could probably make it.

You're on the list.

No bailing allowed.

Mike

kgm0612 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-06-2007, 06:29 AM

I don't ski, otherwise I'd consider it.

I tried skiing once..........and had to have SKI Patrol bring me down. It wasn't a pretty sight! LOL

ctskierguy · #13 (**permalink**) 12-08-2007, 09:13 AM

kgm...you need to try snowboarding then!

Besides, you don't have to ski or board to enjoy a day or two in Vermont.

Mike

Evermont · #14 (**permalink**) 12-08-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ctskierguy

kgm...you need to try snowboarding then!

Besides, you don't have to ski or board to enjoy a day or two in Vermont.

Mike

All true Mike! Just to squash most of the lamest excuses... I give free quality snowboarding lessons and may even be able to provide some gear. So there.

rocky · #15 (**permalink**) 12-09-2007, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctskierguy

We have to do this....It's my new prescription to get me through work. Now if we can do something small like this in short time, imagine what we could do woth some real planning? HMMMM
Keith, I'm totally jealous. It looks like a blast, and I love night skiing.
Jan...just fly in for a long weekend in VT. It would be a ball.
Rocky...Where in Canada are you at? Quebec & Montreal aren't that far from CT.
Rikki..If we can do something BIG, I'd be in Tahoe so fast it would make your head spin. But no hot chocolate for me. I'm a Starbucks junkie like you.
Let's figure this out as we go along, and see what we can do both short term, as well as long term. It could be fun regardless.

Mike

Unfortunatly I'm from the other side of the country. If there were a meet in Whistler I would be all in! I go there every year for the Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival which is always amazing.