The Official Snowboarders/Skiiers Thread

[sauga_kid]

With the slow decent in temperature and all the winter tire talk, its hard to not start thinking of the upcoming snow season. That being said, the search for snowboarding gear begins! Just thought I'd start a thread for all the powder junkies out there and see what are people's current set up, what are you looking at picking up, where you ride and your favourite board shops.

Currently my setup:
'08 Burton Custom with '07 Custom bindings and '06 Burton Motos. Looking at switching the boots out to either the '08 or maybe the '09 Motos.

Where I ride:
Typically up at Blue because of proximity but will ride anywhere given the chance.

Frequented shops:
Ski/Snowboard show is a must, Boardzone(rebranded, don't know their new name), Hogstown, Empire(online), The Boardshop(London)

If anyone is interested (I know we always say this) but lets do a TM3 day at Blue.

[MSMitch]

Maybe a poll of boarders vs 2-plankers?

I'm old(er) - I'm a 2-planker - Volkl carving skis

We have a place 1/2 way between Horseshoe and Louis

[tweak_s]

Skiier here:P

Currently my setup:
'06 Dynastar Troublemakers (twintips when in the park) with Look P10 bindings
'05' Atomic Beta Carve 9.18 (groomers/racing) with Atomic bindings (forgot the model)

Where I ride:
Normally at Oshawa Ski Club, used to work there, haven't for a few seasons but nice hills for only an hours drive from Toronto.
Occasionally MSLM and Blue as well.

Frequented shops:
-Ski/Snowboard show
-Too poor to frequent more shops


+1 on the blue trip.

[p-o-g-i]

I was only able to go once last year, as my daughter was born in November. So I'm itchn' to hit the slopes.
The places I frequent for snowboarding are Blue Mountain, Talisman, and Horseshoe.

With the economy the way it is, going up on a bus (greyhound, laidlaw, etc.) would make more sense. Depending on the # of people, you can get the travel both ways and leift ticket for around $40-$50... that's what I did last year.

[LockOut]

Boarder here... Hopefully I'll be mentally ready to go this year. Got out 2 times last year (after buying a season's pass at Blue :flaming ), and then broke my leg pretty bad. Ended my season. Hoping that the brain doesn't prevent me from getting back to it this year.

I go pretty much exclusively to Blue, as both my aunt/uncle & grandparents have condos there, right beside each other, across from the hill. I think that getting a trip up there would be awesome. I'll probably be there, anyways :chuckle

[S.F.W.]

I'm likely in the very small minority here, but I'm a Ski Boarder. Running Head 99cm ski boards, with release bindings. Salomon flex boots to put it all together. I typically by a 5*7 pass for Blue. Though, I have been to Tremblant a few times before. Went to Horseshoe once last year, and would never go again. Hills were in terrible conditions the day after a snow fall.

[S.F.W.]

Also wanted to add, there is a se of Goggles I really want to buy: Scott Heli OTG with night amplifier lens. Only places I can find are online in the US, anyone have suggestions?

[cwp_sedan]

I used to board a lot but haven't been out in a few years. :( I keep saying I want to go out but I never do. I definitely want to pick it back up this year though.

Current gear (all older stuff)
Board: Ride Fleetwood
Bindings: Ride EX
Boots: Vans (hopefully will be replaced with sometihng from the ski/snowboard show)

We should definitely do a TM3 day, at least once!

[chinsterr]

Current gear
Board: Burton Clash 07
Bindings: Burton Customs 07
Boots: DC Judge boa

picked it up last year from zumiez in the states (end of season , firesale prices :))

Picking up a pass this season for sure , just dont know where as of now.

[cereal83]

I ski alot and have:

K2 Recon in 175 skis
Salamon Falcon CS boots

I just go to the Sign of the skier for all my stuff.

I have been to:

Horseshoe - Ont
Blue mountain - Ont
Mount St Louis - Ont
Mont Tremblant - Quebec
Whiteface mountain - New York
Killington - Vermont
Whistler/Blackcomb - BC
Big 3 - Alberta
Snowmass - Aspen, CO
Zillertal - Austria

I think I am going to Switzerland this year but we shall see as it's nice and expensive.

[condor888000]

I'm likely in the very small minority here, but I'm a Ski Boarder. Running Head 99cm ski boards, with release bindings. Salomon flex boots to put it all together. I typically by a 5*7 pass for Blue.
You mean snow blades. :chuckle I use them most of the time. Have a set of 85cm Salomon blades. Good stuff. Especially with a really comfortable boot. Just wish I could find one with a bit more flex....

Plan this year is dust off my old short Head semi-parabolics and get back into long stuff. Haven't used them in 6 years of so, they're only 150's. Advantage is they're a lot cheaper than new kit, and as I only get out 5 times a year or so...


Though, I have been to Tremblant a few times before.

Tremblant is AWESOME. Me and buds try to hit it twice a year. Other favorite hill is Mt Ste. Marie. Both are about 2 hours away, good drive but damn. Hills are worth it.

[x_o_k_x]

My friend owns huge cottage at Mt Treblant, went there on new years.. It was great times.. lol Nice hill as well. Im going there again this year. Just wandering how much is rental cost?

[S.F.W.]

Just wish I could find one with a bit more flex....


Check out these rossignol Soft Light 3 boots:http://www.skiboards.com/product/skiboardboots/rossignol/rossignol-soft-light-3-ski-boots.html

Supposed to be the best boots for flex. I bought a pair last year, but got the wrong size...have to sell them and order the right size soon.

[condor888000]

Interesting...haven't been looking hard but I'll have to have a gander at those.

[rwatt]

You mean snow blades. :chuckle I use them most of the time. Have a set of 85cm Salomon blades. Good stuff. Especially with a really comfortable boot. Just wish I could find one with a bit more flex....

I'm a blader too!! :chuckle I use 99cm Atomic ETL, very fast, but yes very stiff. When I want something (much) more flexible I use my 151cm Atomic Metron 9's. They are good all-round skis and turn on a dime.

[condor888000]

I don't understand using over 100cm blades. Seem too long to me. I have blades because they're so short.

[stormin84]

board: sims CD
boots: Burton Freestyle ST
bindings: burton (step-ins)

[Dave_The_BMXER]

LTD board
Drake bindings
Kemper boots

Boots are getting chucked soon, as I just wanted them to try out snowboarding didn't want to invest too much. But they suck!!

Got out about 14 times or so last year, probably about the same this year, I ride indoors so I still do that more.

[sauga_kid]

Just a heads up, came across this, Skiis and Bikes is have a 30th anniversary sale:

For one day only – this Friday 10am-9pm
… get an extra 30% OFF the selling price of absolutely anything in stock
… It means an additional 30% off
… even if it is already on sale
… 30% off
… it’s a big thank you for 30 wonderful years

This Friday only … at all 3 stores …get an extra 30% off everything
… No extensions, no exceptions
It only happens once in 30 years … don’t miss it
Off skis, snowboards, bikes, jackets, pants, everything that is in-stock
… even all the summer clothing that is 50% off you can get another 30% off that
… sorry no holds, no layaway

3 stores are located in Collingwood, Mississauga and Toronto

I know it's half over but if you guys need anything and have time tonight, might want to check it out.

[S.F.W.]

they don't carry the goggles I want..boo on them.

[sauga_kid]

Sorry mang, they'll come around. Get some contacts, it'll make goggle shopping a lot easier!

[S.F.W.]

Sorry mang, they'll come around. Get some contacts, it'll make goggle shopping a lot easier!
I don't like wearing contacts, just never found them comfortable. I'll wait until after the ski/snowboard show, if I don't find them there, I'll order them from the US.

[tweak_s]

Damn should have checked this thread today sauga_kid! lol. My friend was looking for some stuff and probably could have checked out skiis and biikes. Oh well, will wait til ski show.

[ZeroChalk]

I ride with a Rossi board and Burton P1 Bindings. (may change up my board this year). Usually get a 5x7 pass and you can find me almost every saturday night at Blue. Moonstone, if people don't want to drive.

I also try to make a trip out to Vermont / Quebec each season... but I really want to move out west.

If you like tremblant, you should definitely try Mt St Anne or Le Massif. (though village life is desolate).

I'd be up for a TM3 meet to go boarding or skiing!

[All-Star]

Board: Rossignol District 150
Boots: Salomon Maori
Bindings: Ride EX

I just started this year and after one month of renting I bought my own gear. I'm hooked. For quick / last minute board sessions, I go to Dagmar and Lakeridge. Otherwise, Blue Mountain is it.


Also wanted to add, there is a se of Goggles I really want to buy: Scott Heli OTG with night amplifier lens. Only places I can find are online in the US, anyone have suggestions?

I have Smith Spectra OTG's. They're pretty decent although they're big, not the biggest, but still. I saw a nice OTG made by Alpina I believe. It's a much slimmer design with a decent selection of lenses. Now that I bought new glasses which sit closer to my face, I'll definitely be trying on the Alpina's.

[S.F.W.]

I have Smith Spectra OTG's. They're pretty decent although they're big, not the biggest, but still. I saw a nice OTG made by Alpina I believe. It's a much slimmer design with a decent selection of lenses. Now that I bought new glasses which sit closer to my face, I'll definitely be trying on the Alpina's.

I'll check out the Alpina's, what stores carry them ? I'm partial to the Scott Heli OTG goggles, because of the lens. The night amplifier lens, helps capture and filter light, so night skiing looks a lot brighter.

[All-Star]

I'll check out the Alpina's, what stores carry them ? I'm partial to the Scott Heli OTG goggles, because of the lens. The night amplifier lens, helps capture and filter light, so night skiing looks a lot brighter.

I saw the Alpina's at Old Firehall Sports in Markham; Main St. Unionville. Not the cheapest goggles, but the fit is great! :)

[chinsterr]

Old Firehall Sports will be on the steep side, def. shop around first !

[S.F.W.]

I'm willing to spend $ for a good set of goggles. The ones I'm looking at now are $75 US. If I found a set I liked locally that were $100-$125, if the fit and lens were what I want, I'd buy them.

[sauga_kid]

Anyone hitting up the Ski/Snowboard/Travel show tonight? Or this weekend?

[cwp_sedan]

Anyone hitting up the Ski/Snowboard/Travel show tonight? Or this weekend?

I was thinking about going tonight but I'm not sure. I don't know if I can justify buying anything there this year lol.

[sauga_kid]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing, but I'm going to go anyway, want a new pair of boots:chuckle

[S.F.W.]

I'm going tomorrow afternoon. Need to buy my new pass for Blue, and maybe some goggles, and very maybe new boots.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I will be there Friday looking for boots also.

[All-Star]

Are there a lot of deals at the show? Or is it regular priced stuff as well as new gear promos? This will be my first time going.

[sauga_kid]

Yeah, pretty good deals. For the '09 stuff, best you'll probably get is tax off, unless you're buying a lot of stuff but even then, they're really hesitant to give you more off. If you dont' mind previous models, lots of deals to be had. FYI, if anyone needs anything, take a look at www.backcountryoutlet.com (http://www.backcountryoutlet.com) Use this coupon code: 38M-1-GGDSP to get up to 50% off. ie. if it's already 30% off, you'll get an additional 20% only draw back is that they ship from the states however I've heard that its a flat rate and you shouldn't get dinged with the brokerage fees etc. but don't take my word for it, that's just what I've heard. Happy shopping peeps!

[cwp_sedan]

I'm printing off my tickets right now and heading out in about 10 minutes. Hopefully there are some sweet deals on boots so I can talk myself into getting a pair. :)

[ZeroChalk]

Just came back there were some good deals to be had... the thing about going to the show on the weekend is that all the nice stuff is gone. Best to hit up on the Thursday.... but boy was it crowded.

[sauga_kid]

Yeah, pretty good deals. For the '09 stuff, best you'll probably get is tax off, unless you're buying a lot of stuff but even then, they're really hesitant to give you more off. If you dont' mind previous models, lots of deals to be had. FYI, if anyone needs anything, take a look at www.backcountryoutlet.com (http://www.backcountryoutlet.com) Use this coupon code: 38M-1-GGDSP to get up to 50% off. ie. if it's already 30% off, you'll get an additional 20% only draw back is that they ship from the states however I've heard that its a flat rate and you shouldn't get dinged with the brokerage fees etc. but don't take my word for it, that's just what I've heard. Happy shopping peeps!

Coupon Code expired now, hope someone was able to use it.

Dropped by the show last night, and as ZeroChalk said, it was packed. Picked up my new boots and loving them, can't wait to hit the slopes. My brother picked a pair of Burton Cargo pants, original price $200, for $85. Also picked up the 5X7's so I'm good to go, all I need is some snow!

[tweak_s]

heading there tonight..hopefully some stuff left, although I don't need any big equipment. My buddy might though. (If he decides to buy..he needs new stuff anyway). I think that older years stuff should be much better than if he waited til December/January and bought stuff in stores, no?

[sauga_kid]

Yeah, it should be better dependant on what it is and what kind of pricing you're looking at. For example, the boots that I picked up are the 09's, I had fully intended on picking up the '08's to save some money but they were only $30 less, and for the improvements they made to the design, I figured, what's $30. With a board on the other hand, the mark down is quite significant, for instance the board I picked up last year is a $600-$700 board (I didn't pay that much), it sells for $400 now.

[tweak_s]

Thats true thats true.

Well I'm lookin at skis. well for him. hes a beginner so some cheap stuff is fine until he figures out what he likes. Thanks though sauga_kid, now i know that I do want to go haha.

How much was parking by the way?

Even though I go to school at Ryerson, if hes buying stuff, I really don't' want to trek on the s ubway with skis boots poles, jackets for me etc. lol

[ZeroChalk]

This is the time to buy if he want's good deals on last years model. Research the equipment and go. Alternatively, he can wait till end of season when the prices are comparable. You would be hard pressed to find last year's stuff in the store in December as it would be 09.

I wasn't thinking of buying a new board.. but my friend's had me thinking last night. If you see some Rome boards could you inquire about the price of a 08 Agent 156?

[tweak_s]

I'll make a note of that zerochalk. But I'm not a boarder so I might not recognize it as easily haha, but I'll check it out none the less. Yeah I figured as much in term sof last years models... He could wait til the end of the season but then he'd have to rent all season (he doesn't have skis).

[ZeroChalk]

thxs.

[bunchi]

has anybody heard about this goggles brand called Briko?

[chinsterr]

whiskeymilitia.com

Deal changes every few hours or until the product is sold out. LOTS OF DEALS of that site ! Picked up a pair of SPY goggles last year for arrnd $50 , regular is well over 100

[sauga_kid]

Thats true thats true.
How much was parking by the way?


Parking was $8


whiskeymilitia.com

Deal changes every few hours or until the product is sold out. LOTS OF DEALS of that site ! Picked up a pair of SPY goggles last year for arrnd $50 , regular is well over 100

Good site, try www.sacattack.com (http://www.sacattack.com) as well it tracks the deals on whiskeymilitia, backcountry and some other sites.

[axelaR]

+1 to the last two posts.

http://www.gearattack.com/ actually tracks all the 4 sites. I've purchased from both steepandcheap and whiskeymilitia. These are all limited time/quantities clearance sites for backcountry.com. If you pick UPS standard(tariff included) there are NO additional taxes/customs/duties however some brands cannot be shipped across the border.

I picked up these bindings the other day, Technine MFM PRO 08s to replace my Burton 06 custom...$100 shipped to my door.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/society03/cabinet/boardacc21/img55369107.jpghttp://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/society03/cabinet/boardacc21/img55369108.jpg

axelaR.

[jaimie08mazda3]

i cant wait to go skiing this year i swear blue mountain hell yeea

[SL3VIN]

just got a new pair of salomon teneighty, cant wait to hit the slopes. planning to go to tremblant sometime this winter but usually i go to moonstone and blue. i go to bikes and skis, hogtown and sporting life to get all my gear

[SL3VIN]

+1 to the last two posts.

http://www.gearattack.com/ actually tracks all the 4 sites. I've purchased from both steepandcheap and whiskeymilitia. These are all limited time/quantities clearance sites for backcountry.com. If you pick UPS standard(tariff included) there are NO additional taxes/customs/duties however some brands cannot be shipped across the border.

I picked up these bindings the other day, Technine MFM PRO 08s to replace my Burton 06 custom...$100 shipped to my door.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/society03/cabinet/boardacc21/img55369107.jpghttp://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/society03/cabinet/boardacc21/img55369108.jpg

axelaR.
+1 gearattack is a great website for finding great deals, helped my friend get a burton set up for about 2 bills, highly recommended

[bbell1984]

163cm 5150 board, with Drake Bindings. With Division23 Boots, Good performance + comfort package.

i grew up at oshawa ski club (kirby) but go whereever now, usually Mt st Louis because its the best bang for the buck.

I was also a skiier from the age of 3 to the age of 17
so i love both the two planks and the single!

[huyzel]

Thanks for the sites guys... Time for me to upgrade my gear... it's only been 10years LOL

[Fobio]

Good thread to read to get us guys hyped for the season to come:

http://forums.epicski.com/showthread.php?t=75551

[S.F.W.]

speaking of hype, I went to see the latest Warren Miller film last weekend...wow, made me want to grab my gear and find snow.

[wtom]

Blue Mtn tentative opening is Nov 28, next Friday!

I'm off work at 1pm so I'll be heading up. Anyone want to cruise?


PS I need to wax/sharpen my board. Where do you guys go? Within GTA or Markham preferably.

[tweak_s]

Blue Mtn tentative opening is Nov 28, next Friday!

I'm off work at 1pm so I'll be heading up. Anyone want to cruise?


PS I need to wax/sharpen my board. Where do you guys go? Within GTA or Markham preferably.

Warren, kenmark has a great reputation for some high quality work. Thats where I go too. Yonge and Elgin (Richmond hill, but, quite north)

Also MT.Kirby skis and boards as well, theres a location in markham called "Old firehall" (you might know it) on markham. They're good as well.

blue mountain eh? :P

[ZeroChalk]

Moonstone opens this weekend. I wouldn't bother driving up until at least mid december. Not worth the drive to go on a couple runs...

up for some night boarding on satuday in January though.. any 5x7er's?

[stormin84]

PS I need to wax/sharpen my board. Where do you guys go? Within GTA or Markham preferably.

i wax and sharpened my own and my gf board

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I went out to moonstone yesterday, it was fairly decent. For the first session.

[wtom]

Yup heard of "Old Firehall" ... I'll let them prep my board this time.

5x7 holder here and will definitely be heading up throughout the season, preferably Sundays tho. Saturdays' too packed.

[S.F.W.]

I have a 5*7 as well for Blue. I like taking an afternoon off work, heading up to Blue, then coming back by around 10. Makes for a fun day.

[vanpatrick81]

Beginner here. Just learning the ropes of snowboarding. Also a 5x7 holder.

Went to Moonstone on Sat. Going to Blue this coming Sat.

Any of you guys want to go on a Vermont Trip this coming Family Day? My friends got a group together to go to Vermont. We're around 30 people now. Check the site out -> snsconcept.com. Would be nice to meet you guys out on the slopes.

[sauga_kid]

Heading up to Blue this Friday night for some night boarding, anyone down?

[3GFX]

I went to Tremblant 2 weeks ago. First time on a real mountain, I loved it!!!

[S.F.W.]

Heading up to Blue this Friday night for some night boarding, anyone down?
heading up now for the balance of the day/night.

[ZeroChalk]

I should be going to Blue this Saturday w 5x7...

[wtom]

I was gonna head up to Blue today (Friday) but seeing the rain and temps forecasted, canceled.

Will be heading to Tremblant for my first real mountain too, March 6-8... freakin stoked!!! 3GFX, I don't doubt it LOL

[sauga_kid]

Yup, canceled my plans due to conditions, maybe might hit it up for some Sunday night riding

[ZeroChalk]

some photos from my snowboard trip last week.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6761/out1.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2865/out2x.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9121/out3g.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6133/out5.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4117/out10.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1608/out6.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6100/out7.jpg

[tweak_s]

Bastard .. :P jks.

Hope you had fun dude. ! Conditions (especially the sky) looked awesome.

[wtom]

some photos from my snowboard trip last week.



Very nice, where is that?

[ZeroChalk]

thanks, first couple of shots are from Whister Blackcomb, one shot is from MT Baker, sign is from Cypress. Spent 2 weeks snowboarding around BC and Washington State. I am in the green + black.

[All-Star]

Just came back from Horseshoe Valley. Haven't been there since last year. Boy is it icy! A few people I know just got back from Blue Mountain and they said the same. It sounded like I was boarding on concrete! I really hope we get a lot more snow!! :gone *dodges tomatoes from non-winter ppl*

Oh, and it was crazy cold up there! My body was fine. I have great base layer, fleece and outerwear but my Seirus facemask, Ripzone gloves, Solomon boots and Summit II socks started to lose the battle after an hour and a half. Brrrr!

[crystal8484]

I'm done with this crappy snow - these conditions are not fun to board in. If I lived out West I'd be saying SNOW SNOW SNOW!!

I managed to get out at least 6-7 times this season though. Happy with that...

I have some sweet threads though... picked up a bright purple Volcom Jacket - it looks awesome on the hill. You can definitely see me rippin down it!! :pop

[wtom]

Tremblant was not bad. Despite the above-freezing temps and icey/granular conditions all over the mountain, IT HELLA BEATS ONTARIO HILLS!!!!!

Recorded a bunch of videos while having fun on the slopes. Posted two so far; www.youtube.com/wtom88

[All-Star]

Tremblant was not bad. Despite the above-freezing temps and icey/granular conditions all over the mountain, IT HELLA BEATS ONTARIO HILLS!!!!!

Recorded a bunch of videos while having fun on the slopes. Posted two so far; www.youtube.com/wtom88

Hey, just watched your 2nd run. That's pretty much my fav run at Tremblant. Looked like you were booting it down the hill...took me way longer hahaha!

[ZeroChalk]

I went boarding in the rain last weekend @ Blue... pretty productive considering the slopes were completely empty (only a handful of us). We were betting on the scattered showers would turn to wet flurries, or stop periodically. Too bad it didn't.

I'd like to go to Whiteface in Vermont before the season is over, anyone? TM3 meet in Lake Placid? lol.

[wtom]

This weather has prematurely ended the Ontario snowboard season. I definitely don't mind going for one more trip. I only boarded for one day at Tremblant. Time change plus being a first timer on a real mountain, I was sore Sunday morning.

I love flying down the runs. It's all about speed for me hahah. Five minutes from peak to base at Tremblant vs less than one minute at Blue Mountain ... what a shame. What's Whistler gonna be like? Fifteen minutes? :D

Let me know in advance tho, ZeroChalk regarding Whiteface. I might be able to take a couple days off BEFORE the weekend of 28th this month.

Season is over but I'm not ready to pack it all up yet.

[tweak_s]

Not ready to pack it up yet either...lol how much $$ for whiteface..i'd so want to go haha.

hey wtom, gonna send you a pm about something too can never catch ya on msn.

[ZeroChalk]

This weather has prematurely ended the Ontario snowboard season. I definitely don't mind going for one more trip. I only boarded for one day at Tremblant. Time change plus being a first timer on a real mountain, I was sore Sunday morning.

I love flying down the runs. It's all about speed for me hahah. Five minutes from peak to base at Tremblant vs less than one minute at Blue Mountain ... what a shame. What's Whistler gonna be like? Fifteen minutes? :D

Let me know in advance tho, ZeroChalk regarding Whiteface. I might be able to take a couple days off BEFORE the weekend of 28th this month.

Season is over but I'm not ready to pack it all up yet.

Yah, I think everyone feel's kinda ripped off how fast the season went!

I don't know how long it'll take to zip down from the top of Whistler or Blackcomb to the base. It really depends on which runs, as you have to take connecting runs to get to the bottom (you need to take multiple gondalas / chairlifts to the top - there is no direct way). I assume for most people it'll take about 40min - 1.5 hour+ to get down? Not to knock down Tremblant, but they're in two different categories.

Whiteface would be a 5.5 to 6 hour drive each way. Let me look in to the pricing / weather. I know the lift tickets are cheaper now... about $55US but let's see if I can find a package deal at a hotel.

For those wondering.. Whiteface claims to have the greatest vertical drop in the east... 3,430 feet.

[tweak_s]

3430 feet... would be sick. lol, well.. if everything falls okay into place i wouldn't mind taking a few days off school lol. (long as i can let someone grab some of my shifts at work).

I'm glad I'm not working on the hill this year, would've been pissed that the season got cut short lol. March break is nomrally cram time.

[vanpatrick81]

Was at Tremblant this past weekend too. Just hit the green and blue slopes. Freaking icy conditions. Not that experienced so high speed runs are out of the question.

I was just looking at wtom's videos trying to see if he video taped me. LOL.

[wtom]

Whiteface

I'm in. But only if we get back before Monday 29th of March. :)

I still have a few other vids that aren't as "fast" so possibly might have caught vanpatrick in them. Will advise when I've posted LOL

Weather forecasts not looking in ski/snowboarding favour ... :(

[ZeroChalk]

I'm thinking of the 27-29th... Drive up on the Friday. Hang around Lake Placid (visit the old Olympic village), Snowboard/Ski Sat and Sun, return back Sunday night.

[wtom]

^^^ Works for me. But... damn weather better get cold and snow again!

[wtom]

Eff me, I already committed to a friend's bday that Saturday.

Guess I gotta put the snowboarding gear to storage. >(

[ZeroChalk]

that's too bad.. pricing would be about $80usd (including lift) ppn. I've asked some of my friends so we're trying to figure out who can make it. I estimate with gas, food, etc. trip would be around the $300cad range.

[vanpatrick81]

Whiteface...me and my friends are also thinking of going on last weekend in March. Maybe we should meet up there. Although we're only planning on driving friday night, board saturday, nice dinner then drive back after dinner so back here in GTA in the morning.

[wtom]

Damn, not a bad budget to board at an even bigger mountain!

Yeah I can't get out of the bday. It's booked at my condo party room under my name; I'd have to be there regardless. That and my friend will kill me if I ditch him for snowboarding hahaha

[vanpatrick81]

snowboarding now...friends later. lol. winter season's almost over.

[wtom]

LOL I wish it was that easy.

Whiteface looks nice tho ... you guys better go and enjoy it!

Oh, vanpat, I posted the vid I mentioned earlier. See if you can spot yourself (if the world is small enough) among the passer-bys.

[vanpatrick81]

hahahahahaha. you did take a video of me. i was just sitting down waiting for my friends to get ready. on the 28th second, you can see me. one with white jacket and the technine snowboard.

saw myself in your vid probably another 2 to 3 times but then you went straight down the green and I went to the blue. you got my friends riding in a few frames too.

sweet!!!!

[All-Star]

Has anyone gone to Blue Mountain this past week? A friend of my co-worker said that the sun had softened up the ice a bit and made for decent (as in better than icy) conditions. Just hoping for a practice run before Banff!

[ZeroChalk]

yah I went but only at night though - pretty much the surface had refroze over and had large icy areas... it was corn snow. It was also pretty quiet at blue, I guess everyone packed up or was watching the Telus freestyle competition.

[All-Star]

:star:winner:star RESURRECTING THIS THREAD FOR THE '09-'10 SEASON :star:winner:star

I was gonna wait until Oct.1st (which is actually 2 hours away) but I don't care. We're already in single digit temperatures haha! :chuckle

So to kick it off, the 2009 Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show (http://www.sportshows.ca/SkiShow/) is just 2 weeks away. It runs from Oct.15-18. Picked up some good deals on a board bag and helmet for myself last year. My cousin also walked out with a full setup (board, boots, bindings & helmet) for under $300 I believe. We also planned a Banff trip with the reps there. Banff is sick! Sunshine Village, Lake Louise...highly recommended.

This year, I'm just gonna browse for another set of pants and a jacket, maybe another pair of boots. I'll also be getting some info for the next trip...MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN (http://www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/WinterActivities/Maps/) in California! :headbang Can't wait!!

Hope we get better conditions this season. I'm stoked! Am I the only one who can't wait for winter to arrive?? (I know some of you are thinking I'm :loco lol)

[dsichewski]

For anyone looking to hit up blue mountain sometime this year take a look at there site...they have a deal on now till nov 1st for a pretty much 2 for 1....the website explains it but basically you get 2 day/night lift tickets that can be used at any time and are transferable for $79+ tx instead of paying 2 x $67 + tx.....
http://www.bluemountain.ca/passes/dd.htm

[bbell1984]

you want a sick time a good deal a good mountain and nice accommodations,

well last year, the first weekend in december me and 7 buddies hit up smugglers notch for BrewFest. 3 day lift ticket, accommodations, a pass into brewfest, all for 169 bucks. Thats usually the cost of a night in a hotel. The snow was a little icy because it was the beginning of the year, but the good time and the other people there that want a good time, can't be beat at the beginning of the year. It was sick, my friends and i stayed in an 8 person condo and there was tons of room.

if this sounds good to you just go to the smugglers notch webpage and check it out.

Even had a sick mazdaspeed 3 parked in front of me.

needless to say were going back again this year, even if there isn't snow.

b

[wtom]

Snowboarder here, can't wait for the season to start up again! 5x7 as always!

[S.F.W.]

yep picking up a 5 * 7 as well this year. As for the show, new pants maybe, boots maybe. Doubt they will have the boots I like. I'm a ski boarder, and need flexible hard shell boots.

[All-Star]

Snowboarder here, can't wait for the season to start up again! 5x7 as always!

Here are the different season's passes (http://www.bluemountain.ca/passes/index.htm) @ Blue Mountain. 5x7 definitely has an attractive price...I've just never gone to Blue more than 3 times in a season. I think I'd have to go at least 4-5 times to break even (I board mostly nights).

[Dave_The_BMXER]

*mumble mumble mumble*

This season is going to suck. I went to Whistler and everything here will suck in comparison.

[crystal8484]

*mumble mumble mumble*

This season is going to suck. I went to Whistler and everything here will suck in comparison.

huge mistake. huge. lol
i have yet to shread out west, just tremblant. im jealous regardless though.

ps if anyone is going to the ski and snowboard show i have a discount code for $2 off online ticket prices. its good until oct 5th.

[crystal8484]

Here are the different season's passes (http://www.bluemountain.ca/passes/index.htm) @ Blue Mountain. 5x7 definitely has an attractive price...I've just never gone to Blue more than 3 times in a season. I think I'd have to go at least 4-5 times to break even (I board mostly nights).

highly debating on getting a pass. my bro just moved to collingwood and is about 15 mins from the hill. hmmm. if only i had people dedicated to wanting to board every or every other weekend..........................

[ZeroChalk]

*mumble mumble mumble*

This season is going to suck. I went to Whistler and everything here will suck in comparison.

it's not that bad here.. could be much worse. Besides, it just motivates you to go abroad to snowboard.

[CM3]

Don't forget you get discounts on any Intrawest Resort with the purchase of a 5x7 or super pass so those going to tremblant and whistler i believe there is a 20% discount on lodging and 50% off lift tickets.

We should do a TM3 ski/snowboard day for members do some sort of carpool thing. I'm up there almost every weekend anyways so it would be a cool meet lol. I live in Mississauga =P

[Dave_The_BMXER]

it's not that bad here.. could be much worse. Besides, it just motivates you to go abroad to snowboard.

I dunno man... I could snowboard almost directly onto the patio in Whistler...

I kind of want a new board this season but $$$.

[crystal8484]

I dunno man... I could snowboard almost directly onto the patio in Whistler...

I kind of want a new board this season but $$$.

http://www.whiskeymilitia.com/
http://boardersbestbuy.com/
http://anothersmokindeal.com/

winter is coming, they usually have dirt cheap boards up for grabs. My buddy got a wicked FORUM!!! board for $180 all in shipped to his front door. download the whiskey widget so you can see when a new deal drops to keep an eye out for gear. I've bought a ton of shit from them.

[crystal8484]

don't forget you get discounts on any intrawest resort with the purchase of a 5x7 or super pass so those going to tremblant and whistler i believe there is a 20% discount on lodging and 50% off lift tickets.

We should do a tm3 ski/snowboard day for members do some sort of carpool thing. I'm up there almost every weekend anyways so it would be a cool meet lol. I live in mississauga =p

down!!!

[All-Star]

highly debating on getting a pass. my bro just moved to collingwood and is about 15 mins from the hill. hmmm. if only i had people dedicated to wanting to board every or every other weekend..........................

I'm down for boarding that frequently...just not at Bluey all the time. I know these hills aren't the best, but if I'm looking for a quick shred session, I hit up Dagmar and/or Lakeridge. It's only 40mins drive for me. Your bro has it made lol!

[All-Star]

Don't forget you get discounts on any Intrawest Resort with the purchase of a 5x7 or super pass so those going to tremblant and whistler i believe there is a 20% discount on lodging and 50% off lift tickets.

We should do a TM3 ski/snowboard day for members do some sort of carpool thing. I'm up there almost every weekend anyways so it would be a cool meet lol. I live in Mississauga =P

That's SICK! I'm going to Tremblant in January to celebrate my bday and my cousins' bdays. We'll be booking a hillside condo. Any discounts would help! Now the 5x7 seems worth the money.

As far as TM3 ski/board day, I'd be down too! :)

[sauga_kid]

Can't wait for the season to start! I usually get a 5x7, had one last year but didn't get out much since we had the little one, but hoping to get out a little more this season. On the fence between the 5x7 or maybe two double down passes and doing two full day trips up, not sure yet. So what's everyone's set up (ski/snowboard)? Here's mine:

07 Burton Custom Bindings:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff265/sauga5kid/Custom_white.jpg

08 Burton Custom Board Wide:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff265/sauga5kid/2008BurtonCustom.jpg

09 Burton Moto:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff265/sauga5kid/bota_burton_moto_09.jpg

Don't think I'm going to hit the show this year, pretty happy with my set up. I may possibly upgrade my jacket but I might just shop around for that...Sanction on Steeles is always a good place that has good gear. So who's volunteering to set up the TM3 day at Blue?

[S.F.W.]

. So who's volunteering to set up the TM3 day at Blue?

I'll set one up once the season begins.

[sauga_kid]

Thanks Ami! Are we going to do a weekday or night thing for 5x7 holders?

[S.F.W.]

Thanks Ami! Are we going to do a weekday or night thing for 5x7 holders?
I'll put up a poll as we get closer, but my thinking is either seeing if people can get away early on a Friday afternoon. Or option B, Sunday, go up for the start of night(4pm), leave at 9'ish, people still get home at a reasonable hour for work the next day.

[All-Star]

So what's everyone's set up (ski/snowboard)?

Here's my setup

Board: '07 Rossignol District
Bindings: '08 Ride EX
Boots: '08 Salomon Maori
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/5100/banff2009332.jpg
Photo taken April '09 at Sunshine Village in Banff, AB

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9760/banff2009515.jpg
Lake Louise, Banff, AB :)

[PCLoadLetter]

I can't wait for the season to start!

My setup:
5150 Deck
Flow Bindings
Head Boots

Not sure if I'm getting a 5x7 this year but I might give in. Plans on going to Vermont in February, Killington!
Looking forward to TM3 Day @ Blue.

[crystal8484]

Setup:

Roxy Punk 151 Board
Ride LX Bindings



but my prized possession is my jacket - Volcom Kingston jacket in Purple. The warmest, sickest looking jacket I've ever worn. Volcom FTW!!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31jZt5ogqnL._AA280_.jpg

[vanpatrick81]

those are some great pics of the mountains...can't wait to start riding this year.

not sure if most of you guys who got the season pass from blue last year knew. inside the booklet included with your pass (bought mine at the ski show), there was a coupon for a free lift ticket at tremblant.

i'm going to be getting the 5x7 pass this year again. still a novice rider so blue is somewhat of a good practice for me. went to killington this past feb. that was a wicked place to be at.

my friends will be creating another group trip this year. prolly around january. i'll post up more info when the time comes so if any of you guys want to join in, your free to come. the more the merrier. or you can check the website also http://www.snsconcept.com/.

see you guys at the slopes.

[ZeroChalk]

Last week... I thought I get a jump on the season.. a bit too early.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2104/heavenly2.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8170/heavenly1.jpg

but I did end up going here...

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3210/sierrasnowboard.jpg

Current setup is...
09 Never summer SLR with Rome 390's.

[sauga_kid]

^Very nice set up!

[MAZDA Kitten]

Im finally getting a new board this year.. FINALLY!

Burton Feelgood!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Setup:
Volcom FTW!!


http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/taxi6.jpg

[crystal8484]

Im finally getting a new board this year.. FINALLY!

Burton Feelgood!

Sweet board.
oh man, if we actually get a trip out to the hill this year it'll be awesome. i didn't know this many people boarded!!

[wtom]

not sure if most of you guys who got the season pass from blue last year knew. inside the booklet included with your pass (bought mine at the ski show), there was a coupon for a free lift ticket at tremblant.

Made use of my Tremblant lift ticket this past March! Hopefully they still include it and I will make use of it again this season!

[MAZDA Kitten]

Sweet board.
oh man, if we actually get a trip out to the hill this year it'll be awesome. i didn't know this many people boarded!!

I've been wanting a Feelgood for years and years ever since Shannon Dunn did the first one. Tested one in a demo day a couple years ago and I never forgot it. My Sims Project Hex is on its last legs the pop is definatley gone.

My Drake bindings served me well maybe pick up another pair of Drakes?

DL's
http://www.northwave.it/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=../_img/bindings/71191008_53.jpg&w=430&h=485&fltr[]=usm|80|0.5|3

[Fobio]

I hate and love this thread....hating it right now...but have to decide to love it before Nov 1st rolls around...

[wtom]

I try every year so here I go again; TM3 cruise to Blue Mountain on a Sunday late morning when the season is in?

[crystal8484]

I try every year so here I go again; TM3 cruise to Blue Mountain on a Sunday late morning when the season is in?

what?! who goes late mornings to the hill?!

it's first tracks or bust!!! hahaha i'll meet you guys there then!! =P

[Ex-Rolla]

Can't wait! Got a new board near the end of the season last year so only got a couple of chances to use it... Need to get the early bird 5x7 pass from BM sometime over the next few days.

[crystal8484]

Ok. is the 5x7 really worth it?

I, like most of you probably live about a 2 hour drive away from Blue. I finish work at 5pm. At best, if I leave work right away in the winter, I'm not looking at getting up north until at least 7:30-8pm depending on traffic/weather phenomenons etc. That leaves you with 2 hours to board since they close at 10pm, then another drive back down home. And if you wanna go on a weekend you can't use the pass anyways.

And well, forget about going during the day in the week - I'm not that lucky to get a day off. hahaha unless I work a weekend and get a lieu day.

*sigh* anyone else agree??

[sauga_kid]

I see where you're coming from crystal, I think the same thing sometimes as well, but you are able to use it on the weekends, just for nights only though. I duck out a little bit early on Friday's sometimes and try to make it up to get a good 3-4 hours of riding in and its well worth it as Friday nights I find are so empty. On the weekends, you can start the trek up there to make it in time for the beginning of night skiing/boarding and perhaps convince your boss for a day off here or there (or maybe you might not be feeling too well to go into work but are up for riding). If you can make it up 3 or 4 nights and possibly a day, you definitley get your money's worth. I'm in the north end of Brampton and I just shoot up Airport Rd. and I'm there in about an hour or so, so its a little easier for me but I see you point.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

My Drake bindings served me well maybe pick up another pair of Drakes?



I have base model drakes and love them so far.

Actually other than my boots my setup is all fairly basic, I just don't try anyone elses setups so I can remain ignorant to what I am missing. :)

[ZeroChalk]

I use the 5x7 pass for saturday nights.... I leave TO at around 2pm and I'm up there at 4:30ish. Board all night and come back for dinner and fun at 12am.

There's also family day - but it is crowded.

I heard Sunday nights are empty but I've never personally made the trek up there.

[Ex-Rolla]

Ok. is the 5x7 really worth it?

I, like most of you probably live about a 2 hour drive away from Blue. I finish work at 5pm. At best, if I leave work right away in the winter, I'm not looking at getting up north until at least 7:30-8pm depending on traffic/weather phenomenons etc. That leaves you with 2 hours to board since they close at 10pm, then another drive back down home. And if you wanna go on a weekend you can't use the pass anyways.

And well, forget about going during the day in the week - I'm not that lucky to get a day off. hahaha unless I work a weekend and get a lieu day.

*sigh* anyone else agree??

well it's 170 dollars plus tax.

weekdays = Day/night
Weekends = Night

If a lift pass is 35 dollars, if you go 6 times, you've already saved some money. I also live 2 hours away, but it's still worth it. Also, it works at any intrawest run resort so if you decide to make a trip to Mt. Tremblent, it will work there as well (i think...i'm gonna have to double check that).

[ZeroChalk]

well it's 170 dollars plus tax.

weekdays = Day/night
Weekends = Night

If a lift pass is 35 dollars, if you go 6 times, you've already saved some money. I also live 2 hours away, but it's still worth it. Also, it works at any intrawest run resort so if you decide to make a trip to Mt. Tremblent, it will work there as well (i think...i'm gonna have to double check that).

I know at Whistler it doesn't.. it may get you some discount but people usually work it out with their rooms to have it included.

[Ex-Rolla]

I know at Whistler it doesn't.. it may get you some discount but people usually work it out with their rooms to have it included.

you're right... You actually get 10 dollars off a lift ticket if you have a 5x7 pass.

Also, the lift ticket is $39 for night's and $57 for day... $67 for all day.

makes the 5x7 seem even more attractive

[crystal8484]

www.whiskeymilitia.com

sweet Drake bindings up for grabs. $39 + $25 shipped to your door.

BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!!! :headbang

[huyzel]

Anybody going to the ski/snowboard this weekend? I've never been... are the deals worth it?
I grabbed some bindings last year, but need a new deck.

[ZeroChalk]

Generally yes... if you go on thursday. Wouldn't wait till the weekend though - there must be nothing left.

promo code TSST2009. $3off, ends tonight.

[sauga_kid]

Anybody going to the ski/snowboard this weekend? I've never been... are the deals worth it?
I grabbed some bindings last year, but need a new deck.

It depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking to get a good deal on 2010 stuff, you probably will only get no tax at the most unless you are buying multiple higher end items, you may be able to talk them down a little more. For older model stuff, you can score some good deals but as ZeroChalk said, go either Thursday or Friday to get the best pickings. A lot of the vendors usually have their own sales in the following weeks also, so if you miss out at the show, check and see if they have anything coming up.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Ok. is the 5x7 really worth it?

I, like most of you probably live about a 2 hour drive away from Blue. I finish work at 5pm. At best, if I leave work right away in the winter, I'm not looking at getting up north until at least 7:30-8pm depending on traffic/weather phenomenons etc. That leaves you with 2 hours to board since they close at 10pm, then another drive back down home. And if you wanna go on a weekend you can't use the pass anyways.

And well, forget about going during the day in the week - I'm not that lucky to get a day off. hahaha unless I work a weekend and get a lieu day.

*sigh* anyone else agree??

Im with ya babe... same situation for me.
I'd rather ride in Ellicottville anyways. Much better hills, Canadian money at par, closer than Blue and no Toronto crowds.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Anybody going to the ski/snowboard this weekend? I've never been... are the deals worth it?
I grabbed some bindings last year, but need a new deck.

I know someone who will be working there.. he said the best time to buy is in the last 2 hours of the show on the Sunday

[CM3]

a week and a little bit till the show!!! I'm pretty interested in what other people are riding this year i'm probably going to grab a new deck and boots this year. What are your set-ups?? I'm riding the Endeavour Next series right now...going to jump to the live series for a little more pop, if I can find the board at the show with Salomon Relay Pro bindings with the Salomon Dialogues.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Picture fix:

DRAKE SL's (ladies)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ArnDomWlpTc/SWRsnZcxjAI/AAAAAAAADTk/UJ9sYMipQis/s400/DRAKE_img_20.jpg

[pacmann33]

I have a Burton Rush 164, franken bindings that consist of old Burton CFX's and C60's with cap straps, and Burton Sabbath boots. I want a new board AND bindings this year but should probably not spend all that coin at once, I don't get out as often as I used to.

[wtom]

It's Blue Mountain, there's no such thing as fresh powder :P

I usually go Sundays to get there and be ready to hit the slopes by 4:15pm with my 5x7. I hardly ever go Saturdays. Way too many people.

Weekdays, I go when I can. Shift work allows me some weeks to be off 12pm and I still have vacation days which I will take one-here-one-there just to hit the slopes at BM. No more super mini-hills that are the other "resorts" in Ontario. It's BM or outside of Ontario.

I live in Markham and it takes me about 1 hr 45 mins (after getting caught speeding on Hwy 26 hehe) one way. 404 up to Davis, over to 400 up to Bayfield ... yada yada. :)




Ok. is the 5x7 really worth it?

I, like most of you probably live about a 2 hour drive away from Blue. I finish work at 5pm. At best, if I leave work right away in the winter, I'm not looking at getting up north until at least 7:30-8pm depending on traffic/weather phenomenons etc. That leaves you with 2 hours to board since they close at 10pm, then another drive back down home. And if you wanna go on a weekend you can't use the pass anyways.

And well, forget about going during the day in the week - I'm not that lucky to get a day off. hahaha unless I work a weekend and get a lieu day.

*sigh* anyone else agree??

[All-Star]

Ok. is the 5x7 really worth it?

I, like most of you probably live about a 2 hour drive away from Blue. I finish work at 5pm. At best, if I leave work right away in the winter, I'm not looking at getting up north until at least 7:30-8pm depending on traffic/weather phenomenons etc. That leaves you with 2 hours to board since they close at 10pm, then another drive back down home. And if you wanna go on a weekend you can't use the pass anyways.

And well, forget about going during the day in the week - I'm not that lucky to get a day off. hahaha unless I work a weekend and get a lieu day.

*sigh* anyone else agree??

I've been debating this since last year and I kind of agree! I don't know too many people who are dedicated enough to go to Blue on a regular. My situation is I can only go on the weekend and that's if nothing else is planned. Not much availability outside of that. Honestly, I think we'd have to go at least 5 times to break even. For me, it would be worth it if winter started early...like NOW! :chuckle

[tweak_s]

It's Blue Mountain, there's no such thing as fresh powder :P

I usually go Sundays to get there and be ready to hit the slopes by 4:15pm with my 5x7. I hardly ever go Saturdays. Way too many people.

Weekdays, I go when I can. Shift work allows me some weeks to be off 12pm and I still have vacation days which I will take one-here-one-there just to hit the slopes at BM. No more super mini-hills that are the other "resorts" in Ontario. It's BM or outside of Ontario.

I live in Markham and it takes me about 1 hr 45 mins (after getting caught speeding on Hwy 26 hehe) one way. 404 up to Davis, over to 400 up to Bayfield ... yada yada. :)

now now warren, I have witnessed it once before! At craigsleith though (neighbour to blue) on one of my race days. Was pretty awesome.

[sauga_kid]

Im with ya babe... same situation for me.
I'd rather ride in Ellicottville anyways. Much better hills, Canadian money at par, closer than Blue and no Toronto crowds.

Ellicottville FTW!

[wtom]

now now warren, I have witnessed it once before! At craigsleith though (neighbour to blue) on one of my race days. Was pretty awesome.

I assume u meant to only quote my statement about "no fresh powder?"

I just can't call it powder after experiencing the real thing at Tremblant. :)

[cwp_sedan]

Im with ya babe... same situation for me.
I'd rather ride in Ellicottville anyways. Much better hills, Canadian money at par, closer than Blue and no Toronto crowds.


Ellicottville FTW!

Have you guys gone to Holiday? I used to go there a lot back in high school as I grew up in Niagara. Great place to go except on weekends when it's rammed.

[vanpatrick81]

I assume u meant to only quote my statement about "no fresh powder?"

I just can't call it powder after experiencing the real thing at Tremblant. :)

Is this the March trip that you went to Tremblant or before that? The March trip was like ice skating down. LOL.

Me and my friends usually try to leave work early on Fridays like 3:30, go home and change and be on the road by about 4:30. Get to BM at around 6 (since I live on the North end of Brampton) and get a good 4 hour of riding. Then we try to do the same thing again on Saturday pending everybody's schedule. Sunday night is the best time to ride if you are ok going to work the next day a way bit tired. lol. Once it hits like 7 on Sundays, BM tends to become empty so you get to ride solo sometimes.

We have a group trip planned out for January 21 to 24 to Lake Placid, Whiteface. Price is set at around $375 right now for accommodations, bus ride and lift tickets. If more people join in, the price will keep on going down so if anybody is interested, let me know.

[Weedly]

Hey...if you lived in Collingwood like me you would know that Blue and the others get lots of good powder days....you just have to be able to call in sick the morning after the streamers come in off Georgian Bay!

For us, the 5 X 7 is nothing short of a miracle. The average local skier gets out 1-2 nights a week, perhaps a morning or two also and then the smart folks always ski Sunday nights...there is no one on the hills. Consider....a Tuesday morning after a big dump of snow, puting your gear on in the north chair parking lot and on the hill as the lift opens, skiing for an hour or two until the freshie is scraped off but by then you have put in 20 fast runs because you just ski right on the lift, then go to work and still put in almost a full day.

Life is sweet north of the city folks!

[tweak_s]

I assume u meant to only quote my statement about "no fresh powder?"

I just can't call it powder after experiencing the real thing at Tremblant. :)

haha no doubt. merely an ontario miracle :chuckle

[MAZDA Kitten]

Life is sweet north of the city folks!

What is there to do the other 10 months out of the year? :chuckle

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

What is there to do the other 10 months out of the year? :chuckle

Eat at truckstops? :pop

[pacmann33]

Lots! LOL I can't believe that people live in the city and actually enjoy it. I'll take the commute any day. I am close to Toronto, snowboarding, Algonquin, Muskoka. I love being North of the Big Smoke! Being downtown depresses me if I'm not working, or at a Leafs game, or going to a show.

I'll tell you one thing though...I'm going to be putting those shiny new Gislaved Nordfrost 5's from SimplyTire to good use however...

Can't have your cake and eat it too...so they say!

[MAZDA Kitten]

Eat at truckstops? :pop

LOL.... zing!

[MAZDA Kitten]

Lots! LOL I can't believe that people live in the city and actually enjoy it.

LOL what is so hard to believe about that??

[pacmann33]

LOL what is so hard to believe about that??

I find there is nothing to do in the city...at all really. When the workday is done the city kind of winds down, there is shopping, clubbing and generally inside things to do, and when you live there, it is so far to go anywhere...like snowboarding, or Wasaga/Muskoka, any type of camping or anywhere that is...pretty and doesn't smell like sewer.

Just my opinion, LOL. Don't get me wrong I love the city, but I just couldn't live there. I spend enough time there for work to quench my thirst for the city! I wouldn't move too far away, but I wouldn't live too close either.

Boy did I just open myself up for a whole lotta Barrie jokes!

Flame suit ON!

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

Ahhhhh.....now available in Blu Ray.

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[pacmann33]

"Dad get off me, you're crushin' my smokes!"

LOL

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

"Dad get off me, you're crushin' my smokes!"

LOL

LOL. :chuckle

[Weedly]

I guess its that old urban/rural thing...although it is hard to think of Collingwood as rural any more....have you folks seen what is going on up here with development? Its true that 10 years ago you had a choice of either burgers or pizza but now I could take you to at least 15 places to eat within 20 km of town hall that would certainly impress you. Thank the investment made by Interwest for that.

The other 10 months of the year? Are you kidding? Only Ontarios best mountain biking, the only dedicated and lift accessed downhill park available, unbelievably good road riding (I mean cycling but it is easy to tell from the number of motorcycles ripping around on the weekends that they like it too), simple access to Georgian Bay (clean water that you aren't afraid to swim in) an excellent paddling facility at the Collingwood Dragon Boat and Canoe Club, small and large boat sailing, the worlds largest freshwater beach (Wasaga of course) only 10 minutes away, outstanding sailboard and kite boarding, multiple access points to the Bruce Trail and very good caving, rock climbing and bouldering....I'm afraid the list goes on an on. If you are stoked about outdoor activities, this is the place to be. Oh yea...interested in golf? You have to see Raven at Lora Bay, The Georgian Bay Club, Oslerbrook, Monterra at Blue, etc, etc.

I appreciate the big city for what it has to offer....I lived there briefly a long time ago (I lasted a little over a year!) but I really love it 2 hours away...in fact I am driving down today to pick up floorliners and winter wheels from TM3sponsors.

Come on up and spend some time in the area when there isn't snow on the mountain and I guarantee, you will be driving back to Toronto thinking of how you can quit your job and earn a living up here!:chuckle

[crystal8484]

I guess its that old urban/rural thing...although it is hard to think of Collingwood as rural any more....have you folks seen what is going on up here with development? Its true that 10 years ago you had a choice of either burgers or pizza but now I could take you to at least 15 places to eat within 20 km of town hall that would certainly impress you. Thank the investment made by Interwest for that.

The other 10 months of the year? Are you kidding? Only Ontarios best mountain biking, the only dedicated and lift accessed downhill park available, unbelievably good road riding (I mean cycling but it is easy to tell from the number of motorcycles ripping around on the weekends that they like it too), simple access to Georgian Bay (clean water that you aren't afraid to swim in) an excellent paddling facility at the Collingwood Dragon Boat and Canoe Club, small and large boat sailing, the worlds largest freshwater beach (Wasaga of course) only 10 minutes away, outstanding sailboard and kite boarding, multiple access points to the Bruce Trail and very good caving, rock climbing and bouldering....I'm afraid the list goes on an on. If you are stoked about outdoor activities, this is the place to be. Oh yea...interested in golf? You have to see Raven at Lora Bay, The Georgian Bay Club, Oslerbrook, Monterra at Blue, etc, etc.

I appreciate the big city for what it has to offer....I lived there briefly a long time ago (I lasted a little over a year!) but I really love it 2 hours away...in fact I am driving down today to pick up floorliners and winter wheels from TM3sponsors.

Come on up and spend some time in the area when there isn't snow on the mountain and I guarantee, you will be driving back to Toronto thinking of how you can quit your job and earn a living up here!:chuckle

c-wood is the shit man.
i've had many an awesome party up there.

[froggy]

Have you guys gone to Holiday? I used to go there a lot back in high school as I grew up in Niagara. Great place to go except on weekends when it's rammed.

i wonder how it will be now with the american economy tanking? I'm thinking even on a weekend it should be pretty good; anything is good compared to blue on a sat. This is my second time hearing of this place in the last 2 days any more info about it? group trip or anything?

[sauga_kid]

Have you guys gone to Holiday? I used to go there a lot back in high school as I grew up in Niagara. Great place to go except on weekends when it's rammed.

Do you mean Holiday Valley? If so, yeah, that's where we hit up when we go to Ellicotville.


i wonder how it will be now with the american economy tanking? I'm thinking even on a weekend it should be pretty good; anything is good compared to blue on a sat. This is my second time hearing of this place in the last 2 days any more info about it? group trip or anything?

Here you go:

http://www.holidayvalley.com/

if you want set up a trip, I'm sure there would be some interest.

[froggy]

Do you mean Holiday Valley? If so, yeah, that's where we hit up when we go to Ellicotville.



Here you go:

http://www.holidayvalley.com/

if you want set up a trip, I'm sure there would be some interest.

I'm thinking definately yeah, how does everyone feel about the family day long weekend in February? leave friday night get back on Monday evening? just throwing this out there other dates could be fine. especially since that day won't be a holiday in the us the slopes should be completely open!

[ZeroChalk]

I guess its that old urban/rural thing...although it is hard to think of Collingwood as rural any more....have you folks seen what is going on up here with development? Its true that 10 years ago you had a choice of either burgers or pizza but now I could take you to at least 15 places to eat within 20 km of town hall that would certainly impress you. Thank the investment made by Interwest for that.

The other 10 months of the year? Are you kidding? Only Ontarios best mountain biking, the only dedicated and lift accessed downhill park available, unbelievably good road riding (I mean cycling but it is easy to tell from the number of motorcycles ripping around on the weekends that they like it too), simple access to Georgian Bay (clean water that you aren't afraid to swim in) an excellent paddling facility at the Collingwood Dragon Boat and Canoe Club, small and large boat sailing, the worlds largest freshwater beach (Wasaga of course) only 10 minutes away, outstanding sailboard and kite boarding, multiple access points to the Bruce Trail and very good caving, rock climbing and bouldering....I'm afraid the list goes on an on. If you are stoked about outdoor activities, this is the place to be. Oh yea...interested in golf? You have to see Raven at Lora Bay, The Georgian Bay Club, Oslerbrook, Monterra at Blue, etc, etc.

I appreciate the big city for what it has to offer....I lived there briefly a long time ago (I lasted a little over a year!) but I really love it 2 hours away...in fact I am driving down today to pick up floorliners and winter wheels from TM3sponsors.

Come on up and spend some time in the area when there isn't snow on the mountain and I guarantee, you will be driving back to Toronto thinking of how you can quit your job and earn a living up here!:chuckle

...brought to you by the Collingwood and surrounding region's tourism board.

haha

[Kalel]

Bring on the snow!!! Just paid for my Blue mountain 5x7 pass, make sure you remember to buy it before November 1st to save $100 bucks.

[All-Star]

Anyone hit up the show yet? If so, how are the deals / overall selection of gear?

I couldn't make it out last night but am planning to go either tonight if I have time or tomorrow.

[ZeroChalk]

Went on thursday.. it was alright. I'm not really looking for anything. Dunno if I'll go next year as crowds tend to irritate me..

I saw 2x moonstone passes for $70.. which is pretty good. Just picked up the 5x7pass at blue and some resort brochures..

[crystal8484]

Anyone hit up the show yet? If so, how are the deals / overall selection of gear?

I couldn't make it out last night but am planning to go either tonight if I have time or tomorrow.

My buddy bought a Salomon Magnum Special for 50% - pretty sick deal if you ask me.

[PCLoadLetter]

I'll be at the show tomorrow. Might just buy new goggles and small stuff

[b.rabbit]

Went to the Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel show yesterday..that place was JAMMED packed. It was a bit annoying too with so many ppl around...but that's what shows are like..

[gibbons3]

just waxed my skiis today :) a bit early but i was bored and they needed it

[sauga_kid]

One more week to get in on earlybird, just giving everyone a heads up.

[crystal8484]

GET| AMPED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS4YAhSKfSU)


an oldie, but a CLASSIC nevertheless!! HAHAHAHAH

[SL3VIN]

One more week to get in on earlybird, just giving everyone a heads up.

is this early bird deal for blue?

[S.F.W.]

is this early bird deal for blue?

yes.

[S.F.W.]

Anyone here planning to go see Warren Miller's Dynasty ?
http://skitheworld.com/dynasty/trailer.html

[SL3VIN]

where can we buy this early bird special?

[S.F.W.]

where can we buy this early bird special?

online. Bluemountain.ca

[sauga_kid]

Last day for early bird deals at Blue tomorrow, if haven't picked yours up and were planning to, get on it! Just finished up buying mine...getting hyped for this season now, wohoa!

[S.F.W.]

just ordered mine as well.

[cwp_sedan]

Anyone here planning to go see Warren Miller's Dynasty ?
http://skitheworld.com/dynasty/trailer.html

I don't usually care for skiing movies/vids but that looks great. Almost like a skiing version of That's It That's All.

[fatsock]

The board is waxed!

[tweak_s]

Last day for early bird deals at Blue tomorrow, if haven't picked yours up and were planning to, get on it! Just finished up buying mine...getting hyped for this season now, wohoa!


just wondering, what was that "insurance" option for 10 bucks or whatever? Gonna call them in the morning to find out but figured I'd check with you guys too :P

[S.F.W.]

just wondering, what was that "insurance" option for 10 bucks or whatever? Gonna call them in the morning to find out but figured I'd check with you guys too :P

http://www.bluemountain.ca/season_passes_insurance.htm

[tweak_s]

http://www.bluemountain.ca/season_passes_insurance.htm

aaah thanks ami. now i feel stupid LOL.

out of curiosity, you guys nomrally get it? I haven't owned a pass of any kind for a while.

[sauga_kid]

No, I usually don't *knock on wood* I've never really been injured that badly that I couldn't go anymore for the season so I just waive the option.

[S.F.W.]

aaah thanks ami. now i feel stupid LOL.

out of curiosity, you guys nomrally get it? I haven't owned a pass of any kind for a while.

never have bought the insurance. Don't intend to start now.

[tweak_s]

Fair enough. Didn't either, but did order my 5x7 :)

[Fobio]

squeezed in the order 5 min before Nov 1. Now the wait begins...for snow...I'm getting the love/hate feeling again.

[crystal8484]

squeezed in the order 5 min before Nov 1. Now the wait begins...for snow...I'm getting the love/hate feeling again.

I wouldn't care if it didn't snow much in the GTA, but please please please dump up north with some good sh*t this year!! nothing like some pow (well the half foot we may get some days lol) when you ride. It makes you fearless!!

[CM3]

Damn im getting hyped...pray to the snow gods! :bowdown:bowdown:bowdown

[gibbons3]

any good places to get skiis around the gta? more so in the west end, i know of a few like corbetts in oakville and sporting life, my uncle decided to take my skiis to timmins for the year :flaming

[tweak_s]

Sign of the Skiier across from Sporting Life, Skiis and biikes.

Kenmark Snowsports is in Richmond hill though, but they're pretty good as well.

[gibbons3]

thanks ill check them out :)

[PCLoadLetter]

Who else got their 5x7 early bird? I can't wait.

Anyone planning a TM3 ski/board trip? :)

[tweak_s]

They shipped them already? I ordered mine last minute but haven't gotten yet (probably why, LOL)

[b]

any good places to get skiis around the gta? more so in the west end, i know of a few like corbetts in oakville and sporting life, my uncle decided to take my skiis to timmins for the year :flaming

Ya I'd say make the trip into Corbetts in Oakville or McMaster Sports in the Hammer. I shop those two locations always have great pricing!

[b.rabbit]

Ya I'd say make the trip into Corbetts in Oakville or McMaster Sports in the Hammer. I shop those two locations always have great pricing!

Speaking of Corbetts, they're having a Pre-Christmas Extravaganza - 4 Massive Days of Savings if you're interested.

The 4 days are from Nov 14-17.

I think I'm going to check it out!

[Burner]

One of the reasons I bought my 3 sport was to get my snowboard and gear in with ease. I board up at Blue Mountain 2-3 times per week so it's nice that I can actually get someone in the back seat now.

So who boards? Maybe we could do a meet at the slopes! :chuckle

[crystal8484]

There's a pretty big thread on this already, check it out!!

[PCLoadLetter]

I do I do!

[ZeroChalk]

what are you a local? how can you go to blue so often (unless your a student)

[Burner]

Sorry, didn't see another thread on the topic.

I'm not a local and I'm not a student. I work continental shifts so I only work 7 nights every 2 weeks. A 5x7 pass costs me $170 so I just pay for gas and wax for the rest of the season.

[PCLoadLetter]

Continental, ewwwww. I used to work those, they were brutal.

Are you 2 days on, 2 days off, with every other weekend off?

[Burner]

It's not too bad actually. It's the 2 days on 2 days off with a 3 day weekend every other week. Once you get used to it you learn to embrace all of the extra days off you get. Especially if you snowboard a lot like I do! :headbang

[PCLoadLetter]

It's not too bad actually. It's the 2 days on 2 days off with a 3 day weekend every other week. Once you get used to it you learn to embrace all of the extra days off you get. Especially if you snowboard a lot like I do! :headbang
Nothing beats a 12 hour shift while sore from snowboarding!

What kind of board setup do you have? Roof rack on your car?

[S.F.W.]

threads merged.

[taz4432]

Am I one of the few skiers here? I'm glad that I can fit equipment comfortable in my car and still have room for a few people...gotta love it!

[Burner]

Nothing beats a 12 hour shift while sore from snowboarding!

What kind of board setup do you have? Roof rack on your car?

I've been using a K2 Disciple for the last few seasons. Really stiff, fast board. Burton Cartel bindings with the cap straps. My boots are Burton as well but I might look into getting some Salomons this year since their getting pretty uncomfortable.

No roof rack for the car. I'll just throw em in the back. I'll still be able to get someone in the back seat which is better than I could say for my old MX3. :chuckle

[crystal8484]

I've been using a K2 Disciple for the last few seasons. Really stiff, fast board. Burton Cartel bindings with the cap straps. My boots are Burton as well but I might look into getting some Salomons this year since their getting pretty uncomfortable.

No roof rack for the car. I'll just throw em in the back. I'll still be able to get someone in the back seat which is better than I could say for my old MX3. :chuckle

+1 3 boards fit comfortably in the back, with one person. although i've done 2 in the back and 4 boards. it's squished but boarding times call for boarding measures. hehe

[sauga_kid]

+1 3 boards fit comfortably in the back, with one person. although i've done 2 in the back and 4 boards. it's squished but boarding times call for boarding measures. hehe

:chuckle Sorry. We need some snow, I'm itching to hit the slopes!

[tweak_s]

Am I one of the few skiers here? I'm glad that I can fit equipment comfortable in my car and still have room for a few people...gotta love it!

Taz, I'm one too :).

[CM3]

ITS GETTING COLD!!!!!!!!!!:headbang

[crystal8484]

:chuckle Sorry. We need some snow, I'm itching to hit the slopes!

hahahhaaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[taz4432]

Taz, I'm one too :).

Yes! It seems we're a dying breed :P Skiing is far more fun (I say this as someone who is capable and has done both)...and it's WAY faster...and I like speed :)

[Burner]

Yes! It seems we're a dying breed :P Skiing is far more fun (I say this as someone who is capable and has done both)...and it's WAY faster...and I like speed :)

As someone who is also capable of both, you should really try my board out if you feel that skiing is faster. I have yet to be passed by a skier in the 3 seasons I've used it. It's an all around board too, not a hard boot alpine. :chuckle

[b.rabbit]

Am I one of the few skiers here? I'm glad that I can fit equipment comfortable in my car and still have room for a few people...gotta love it!

I guess I could call myself a hybrid.

Skiboarder!

[S.F.W.]

I guess I could call myself a hybrid.

Skiboarder!

+1

[taz4432]

As someone who is also capable of both, you should really try my board out if you feel that skiing is faster. I have yet to be passed by a skier in the 3 seasons I've used it. It's an all around board too, not a hard boot alpine. :chuckle

Well...if we ever get a TM3 ski/board meet going down then we can put it to the test. As for me trying it out...well, it's been quite some time since I've boarded and would definitely not want to strap a board on and go all out. Not to mention, I'd need boots in my size :P


I guess I could call myself a hybrid.

Skiboarder!

Nice!

[PCLoadLetter]

Skiing just looks gay though. All that twisting while going down the hill. Oh, and your cute little poles!

:gone

While on this "hybrid" topic, I saw a guy last year who was bound into a really fat ski with both feet facing forward, it was really weird. Anyone know what those are called?

[tweak_s]

Yes! It seems we're a dying breed :P Skiing is far more fun (I say this as someone who is capable and has done both)...and it's WAY faster...and I like speed :)


As someone who is also capable of both, you should really try my board out if you feel that skiing is faster. I have yet to be passed by a skier in the 3 seasons I've used it. It's an all around board too, not a hard boot alpine. :chuckle

Agree with you burner but to be fair, while I am not a snowboarder, I ride with almost all boarders. Skiing IS faster unless you're on an alpine board if we're comparing a good skiier and a good snowboarder.

The boarders I ride with are CASI instructors and I'm a CSIA instructor we both have a bit of racing exp. and if we're both booking they can't keep up.. mainly its chucked up to skis being longer.

Boarders can be definitely fast though, as you gotta keep in mind theres a lot of just "weekend warrior" skiiers who won't be quick.



I guess I could call myself a hybrid.

Skiboarder!

Not a fan of skiboards (but to each their own), but I'm on twin tips (well depends on the day...) :P, hit the park all day then got the hills haha.



Skiing just looks gay though. All that twisting while going down the hill. Oh, and your cute little poles!

:gone

While on this "hybrid" topic, I saw a guy last year who was bound into a really fat ski with both feet facing forward, it was really weird. Anyone know what those are called?

If its just one piece PCLoadLetter, that would be an alpine SNOWBOARD. (aka racing board)

[PCLoadLetter]

If its just one piece PCLoadLetter, that would be an alpine SNOWBOARD. (aka racing board)
This was NOT a snowboard. The guy was on an extremely narrow contraption, a bit thicker than a ski but definitely not a snowboard. He also had ski poles.

[tweak_s]

This was NOT a snowboard. The guy was on an extremely narrow contraption, a bit thicker than a ski but definitely not a snowboard. He also had ski poles.

Hmm... if its one piece though it can't be considered skis either lol. A true hybrid? LOL :chuckle

[Burner]

Skiing just looks gay though. All that twisting while going down the hill. Oh, and your cute little poles!

:gone

While on this "hybrid" topic, I saw a guy last year who was bound into a really fat ski with both feet facing forward, it was really weird. Anyone know what those are called?

That's an alpine (carving) board. It uses hard boots like ski's do. I've always wanted to try it since the lean angles and speed look intense. :headbang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5L0bxkOeVU

[PCLoadLetter]

That's an alpine (carving) board. It uses hard boots like ski's do. I've always wanted to try it since the lean angles and speed look intense. :headbang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5L0bxkOeVU

It's definitely not an alpine board, here's a mockup image of what I saw:

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt42/trendmonster/Forums/hybrid.jpg

Plus, I didn't know alpine boarders use poles :chuckle

[Burner]

Never seen that setup before. I've seen water ski's setup that way though.

[S.F.W.]

This was NOT a snowboard. The guy was on an extremely narrow contraption, a bit thicker than a ski but definitely not a snowboard. He also had ski poles.

I saw one of those as well. He was a European guy, and said he bought it there. I saw him at Blue Mountain.

[PCLoadLetter]

I saw one of those as well. He was a European guy, and said he bought it there. I saw him at Blue Mountain.
Finally somebody else who's seen one.

I wonder how difficult it would be to try those, the learning curve must be a bitch lol.

[taz4432]

It's definitely not an alpine board, here's a mockup image of what I saw:

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt42/trendmonster/Forums/hybrid.jpg

Plus, I didn't know alpine boarders use poles :chuckle

Seen quite a few of those before, mostly at Blue and have seen some at Tremblant as well. Not 100% sure what it is but I just figured it was to help practice good form/carving.

Also, I've seen boards with bindings for ski boots...kinda amusing to watch a guy go down a hill on a snowboard in ski boots.

[Fobio]

is there a clause in the 5x7 that if it doesn't snow, we get $ back?!

[Burner]

is there a clause in the 5x7 that if it doesn't snow, we get $ back?!

LOL...

Well to be fair we got a lot of extra time at the end of last season! :winner

[CM3]

Unfortunatly there are no refunds allowed based on the weather conditions...they put in new restrictions last year because of the complaints they recieved for the bad season 2 years ago. I believe the deadline to get a full refund on your 5x7 was last week...i was contemplating canceling my 5x7 so I checked it out.

[jspeed_3]

Where's the f'n SNOW!!!

[bbell1984]

Well this is ontario and its only the first weekend of december. Just be happy the temp is starting to drop


Where's the f'n SNOW!!!

[PCLoadLetter]

Knowing my luck, it would start snowing like crazy if I refunded my 5x7.

[crystal8484]

Screw Ontario, let's all go out WEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Banff?? Jasper?? C'mon!!

They have more snow NOW then they had in total all of last year. HOT DAMN!!

[S.F.W.]

Screw Ontario, let's all go out WEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Banff?? Jasper?? C'mon!!

They have more snow NOW then they had in total all of last year. HOT DAMN!!

Jasper works for me.

[froggy]

Jasper works for me.


Screw Ontario, let's all go out WEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Banff?? Jasper?? C'mon!!

They have more snow NOW then they had in total all of last year. HOT DAMN!!

I"m down, I'll just have to get a board that's more suited to powder.

[S.F.W.]

I"m down, I'll just have to get a board that's more suited to powder.

You and me both. My skiboards aren't great in powder. Oh well, good execuse to buy a second set.

[froggy]

You and me both. My skiboards aren't great in powder. Oh well, good execuse to buy a second set.

Yeah the only thing right now is that I could afford to either go on a trip or to get a new setup, but not both. I think I'd rather make do with what I have and go on a trip, than buy the set and sit down and look at it waiting for next time

[ZeroChalk]

Jasper works for me.

sigh.. and I've been trying to get to Calgary. Had a $250 credit note from AC that expires in Feburary.

[crystal8484]

sigh.. and I've been trying to get to Calgary. Had a $250 credit note from AC that expires in Feburary.

I'll buy it off you for $100!! LOL

[CM3]

i'll buy for $101 =P jk jk....I was looking at prices for Lake Louise and a 3 night stay, 2 days lift tickets and transfer from Calgary to the hotel (there and back) at the Banff Inn is about $419 per person, I am actually looking at doing a group thing for my friends in February. with 6+ people it would be $50 off that price...so the only things that would be expensive is the flight =S