ECES Stowe, VT 2008 update

[GeoffV]

Carving season is just around the corner! I know folks are eager to get their season plans under way, so I wanted to provide everyone with an update on the 2008 ECES that is being held at Stowe, VT for this first time in ECES history.
The purpose of this post is to provide lodging and lift ticket costs only. Additional details for the event will be provided on our website once Jack and I finalize the plans.

You are welcome to call the Golden Eagle Resort or Village Green Condominiums to make your reservations. Please note that the pricing below is at a special group discount rate. When calling either resort please refer to the event as, The ECES Event. If you have any problems getting the below quoted rates please email me. Please post any questions regarding this event on this thread.

Jack and I will be posting full details of the ECES event on our website. Please check, http://www.eces.us/, for updates.


Event Details
March 3-9,2008, Stowe, VT
Banquet to be held on Thursday March 6th


LIFT TICKETS
March 3-9, 2008
(Lift tickets will be in the form of Point-of-Sale Vouchers at the below prices)

Adults (Ages 13 & up)
1 day Lift----$52 (Saturday $55)
2 day Lift ----$92
3 day Lift ----$133
4 day Lift ----$172
5 day Lift ----$202
Village Green at Stowe Condominiums 802.253.9705
http://www.vgasstowe.com
The Village Green at Stowe is an award winning Townhouse Condominium resort, is located in the heart of this 19th century village. Nestled in the valley on 40 acres of beautiful land the Village Green is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. Our onsite recreation area includes an outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, tennis courts, a whirlpool spa, sauna and a games room with video games, pool, air hockey and ping pong tables.
Reservations details
ECES participants will contact the Village Green at

(802) 253-9705 or (800) 451-3297 to make reservations
• 50% deposit, plus security deposit and applicable VT taxes will be
required at time of reservation.
• Additional balance will be charged to the credit card on file by
February 3rd, 2008. Cancellations need to occur 30 days prior to March 3rd. Reservations are non-refundable after February 3rd.

Group rates (20 person minimum)
2-Bedroom Unit
$230 per night
6-Person maximum occupancy
3-Bedroom Unit
$320 per night
8-Person maximum occupancy
• Group rates are dependant on a minimum of 20 people being signed
up by February 3rd, 2008.
• If there are under 20 people by February 3rd, the Village Green will
charge each unit the mid season rates quoted above.

This will include the remaining balance and the adjusted mid season rates.
__________________________________________________ _______________
Golden Eagle Resort 800.626.1010
http://www.goldeneagleresort.com
The Golden Eagle warmly welcomes ski clubs and groups! We offer gracious accommodations on 80 acres with fitness center, indoor pool, mountain views, skating pond and snowshoe trails. Ideally located at the edge of Stowe Village within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, theater and night spots, and just minutes to the slopes! Full Breakfast and dinner options available. Located approximately 4.5 miles from the ski resort.

1 or 2 days Midweek (Sun-Thursday nights)
Single: $80
Double: $50
Triple: $40
Quad: $35
*1-2 Day rate is per day per person
3+ days Midweek (Sun-Thursday nights)
Single: $70
Double: $45
Triple: $37
Quad: $33
*3+ Day rate is per day per person
Weekend (Fri/Sat nights)
Single: $290
Double: $150
Triple: $110
Quad: $90
*Weekend rate includes 2 nights lodging per person
**10% VT Tax additional to all above rates**

All above lodging rates include:
• Full daily breakfast
• All gratuities
__________________________________________________ _______________
TRANSPORTATION

All of the lodges mentioned in this post are along the Stowe Trolley Route. This is a FREE Trolley that services the Mountain Road on a half hour round-trip basis.

[gio]

Thank you, guys!
Count me at 99% in.
Maybe we can make a list of people coming, adding notes... like who is without a car... (like me :o , from NYC)

Ciao, Gio

[Pow]

I'll be heading up for the weekend, probably arriving friday, then riding sat and sun. 90% sure right now.

edit:
actually id like to reserve that now if possible. how do i sign up? just through the resort site or differently since we're going for a group rate?

[tex1230]

Me, Mrs Tex, and Austin are in. Possibly a few others as well.
Are there kid's lift tickets available through the group rate?
any longer term tickets available ?(planning on being there Saturday thru Sunday = 7 or 8 days riding)

I'll be up there xmas week so I'll do some recon.

[GeoffV]

actually id like to reserve that now if possible. how do i sign up? just through the resort site or differently since we're going for a group rate?

Pow, there is no specific sign up for the ECES, loding at the above 2 accomodations have been pre-negociated for our ECES event. So yes you can call them today to make loding reservations.

Matt regarding tickets, my guess is that you can probably get a 7 or 8 day pass at the group rate. There is pricing for seniors and young kids as well. Jack and I still need to figure out how we will set up payment for tickets, that is still TBD.

Please keep in mind that the complete details are not finalized yet, we will have all the necessary details posted on our eces site.

[Gleb]

damn, my spring break is the following week. Count me in for a weekend. Anyone wanna do a quad with me?

[bobdea]

gleb, depends on who the girls are, I usually don't swing that way though.

[Gleb]

LOL! I'll see who i can get up there with me. 2 of my friends that were going to go to utah with me backed out, so they might be coming up. They are 2 crazy blondes....also, they're guys...

[Bobby Buggs]

Is there any on the mountain hotel accomodations. I like staying right on the hill if possible

[tex1230]

They are building a new hotle and condos at the base of spruce, but I don't know if it's done yet. Stowe has a shuttle that runs through town every 15 minutes...really easy to get to the hill.
And there really aren't any bars/restaurants up by the base. everything you would want to do (non-sliding) is in the town.

[GeoffV]

Buggs, I think the hotel is suppose to be completed for the 2008 season, I'd give Stowe a call regarding that, but expect to pay quite a bit more for a room there.
The rates that I'm offering or the best deals you can get in Stowe and are only a few miles from the mountain. If you are looking for upscale accommodations there plenty to choose.

[GeoffV]

:biggthump They got a good dump this week
http://www.stowe.com/mountain/gallery/pod.php?f=photo&id=2013

[Gleb]

sick!!!!!! :biggthump


Gotta tune my stuff up next week. Whats the wait at PTC?

[willywhit]

:biggthump They got a good dump this week
http://www.stowe.com/mountain/gallery/pod.php?f=photo&id=2013

I wanna say....Hayride Woods........ :biggthump

[Jack Michaud]

The latest information regarding lift tickets, accommodations, and our traditional Banquet-Raffle are all online at:

www.eces.us (http://www.eces.us)

Hope to see a big crowd this year, as we're back in more accessible territory!

Plan early, as accommodations are FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.

Get psyched!!

[GeoffV]

and ready for ECES reservations :biggthump :D :biggthump :D

www.eces.us (http://www.eces.us)

You asked for Stowe and you got it :biggthump . We have a great raffle banquet planed with an award winning catering staff hosting it at Stowe.

I wanted to point out some specific cut off dates and details around lodging accommodations.

1. Raffle Banquet tickets must be purchased by 2/8/08. There will be no last minute ticket purchases at the door. Tickets can be purchased here: Banquet Raffle Dinner (http://www.eces.us/info.htm). Banquet dinner is Thursday, March 6th

2. Lodging is on a 1st come 1st serve basis, there are NO rooms blocked off for this event, so get your lodging booked early. Please reference the "ECES event" when calling the Golden Eagle Resort and the Village Green Condos to ensure special pricing.

3. Please check the ECES forum (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/index.php) for any updates and questions.

4. Post questions on this thread or the ECES forum and answers will be posted.

Stowe is very excited to be hosting this event for the first time.

[tex1230]

I swear I asked this before but can't find the answer:

Banquet - Kid Friendly or general Debauchery?

[trailertrash]

It is kid friendly. There were some kids at the Sugarloaf one in 06. If I remember correctly they did quite well in the raffle.

[GeoffV]

Matt it will be kid friendly. If Billy shows up we'll have bouncers around him at all times :D. We've got top notch food service this year.

[RobertAlexander]

Would there be a price reduction for a 12 year old as well as a 14 year old,also how is anyone entered in the raffle?

[GeoffV]

Would there be a price reduction for a 12 year old as well as a 14 year old,also how is anyone entered in the raffle?

I'm sorry we cannot offer special pricing for kids for this event. With gratuity, 10% local tax and the site fee it has been difficult to keep the price down for this event. Offering another menu or pricing option for kids would raise the overall pricing per person.

The banquet dinner will be buffet style so you can pick and chose.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the door prior to banquet.

[GeoffV]

I'm up near Stowe today, and the snow is coming down hard as I type this:biggthump . I picked up a local newspaper and mid season lift tickets are listed at $84 a day :eek: . So our special ECES pricing for lift tickets is a great deal :biggthump .

I am still working with Stowe on trying to offer participants a way to pay for passes in advance via the ECES site. More to come

[pow4ever]

Hi:

Is there any other fee other than the lift ticket, and lodge?
How much does it cost to demo alpine gear and stuff?

Thanks
--
David

[GeoffV]

Is there any other fee other than the lift ticket, and lodge?
How much does it cost to demo alpine gear and stuff?


David,
There is no fee to attend the ECES event, costs are related to lodging, lift tickets and the raffle banquet. There might be a one time fee associated with demoing gear to compensate the sponsors for their shipping costs. But we are still working on lining up sponsors for the event and details around that.

We will post more details as schedules and plans solidify.

[GeoffV]

That's right you heard it here first, we are talking neon, asym's, one piece suits. You know all the stuff we thought was cool in the 80's, pull it out of storage.
If you don't own an asym or one piece suit, get on eBay….

Pull those asym boards out of storage and off the walls, the poor things haven't been on snow in years, let them shine for one more day.
http://www.snowboard.at/news_stories/news2006/img/bankedmaster1_oldschool.jpg

[Shaggy]

Chris Karol?

[EZE]

Graphite/PTex swirled base.
I'm totally gone take it off the wall and ride for ECES(at least one run) Then put it back up on the wall.
EZE

[BadBrad]

Too bad I sold my Asym Air and Asym Alp. I always thought the wood-topped Asym Alps with the tasteful offset racing stripe were some of the coolest looking boards ever made.

Here's an Asym Air goofy for sale, just like the one I used to ride:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/spo/490203161.html

[gio]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/spo/490203161.html

My first wonderful board!!!! :biggthump:1luvu:

Ciao, Gio

[tex1230]

Chris Karol?
good eye...

[Pow]

That's right you heard it here first, we are talking neon, asym's, one piece suits.


Jack must be so excited!:eplus2:

[boarderboy]

Got a purple/orange M6 with Sims (Tinkler) SnowStix.

If I don't make it up, will UPS the board to Stowe. Will pay big $$ for a picture of Mr. Michaud railing it.

cheers

[GeoffV]

You must be on the list to get the discounted rate.
Sign up here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8)
Voucher details are on the ECES forum as well.

[wavechaser]

Cool - I'll actually get to do one of these ES thingys, and the race season will be over except for Nats...right in my own backyard too...at least the weekend days, and my birthday is March 6th (46)...party time!

[Dave ESPI]

I may be up for it durring the week. Jiminy has the Mountain Dew weekend sunday march 9th and I need to be at work that weekend for sure.

[Paulk]

Got to go to Stowe!
I Have 2 Asyms Airs, 1 PJ, and 1 ridiculously narrow 162 factory prime... They should carry me through a 4 day Asym week.

[Velveeta]

I'm glad no one bought my Crazy Banana on the 'Bay a while back. I wonder if PTC can tune it...

[GeoffV]

Made our condo reservations today.

This is a reminder to get your reservations in early. As stated earlier Village Green Condo's and Golden Eagle cannot block off rooms for us.

Stowe is in full swing and is having the best earlier winter conditions in years.
People are calling in to book their vacations and rooms are filling up.
Post here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=b29e15b07917099cd54aea5ad0854be1) if you are looking for a room.
They have top to bottom runs covered in 100% natural snow.
Fresh pow pic from today:
http://www.stowe.com/pod/img.php?f=photo&id=2073

[tex1230]

Here's a gem: http://www.vrbo.com/86257
what's the damage deposit? sleeps 20! (HOW MANY ON COUCHES?)

[GeoffV]

Here's a gem: http://www.vrbo.com/86257
what's the damage deposit? sleeps 20! (HOW MANY ON COUCHES?)

It's only $1600 a night :eek:

FYI Village Green is only $45 per night per person :lol:

[Dave ESPI]

I'd be cool for 3 nights at 45.00 Ea.

Now to find a ride...................

EDIT: there is a SES shirt logo thread going on... why not an eastern?

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/34494/2002057283769734718_rs.jpg

meh I went for the thermal imaging thing ;) Plus it will match all the gaudy throwback gear we will be riding in on vintage day... LOL

[paragonUE]

yo, dave, me and pow might be driving up for the weekend, im sure we could find room, might get a little cramped with all that gear, but im sure well manage

[GeoffV]

EDIT: there is a SES shirt logo thread going on... why not an eastern?

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/34494/2002057283769734718_rs.jpg


Dave, we are looking for some designs for the ECES T-shirt. Please email me your designs. I just got a design last night from JJfluff that looks great. If we get quite a few responses I will start a thread on the eces forum, (see my sig for the link).

Dave, thanks also for posting on the eces forum for transportation and lodging. I'd like folks to post on our dedicated eces forum if they are looking for rides, lodging, etc.
And make sure you add your self to the list for ticket vouchers.

[Jack Michaud]

I <i>know</i> there are several crafty designers in our midst... so far this nice one from JJFluff is the one to beat:

http://www.jmphotocraft.com/eces_shirt.jpg

Let's see yours!

[Steve Prokopiw]

Very cool JJ.That I would buy even without going to the event.

[wavechaser]

Stowe 3-day $90 ticket deal in TWS - January 08 issue, page 79...need to rip the page and bring it with you. :cool:

BONUS - the discount is good during 2008 ECES!! Save $43 off the regular price ($133) of a three-day ticket! :biggthump

-RF

[Velveeta]

Stowe 3-day $90 ticket deal in TWS - January 08 issue, page 79...need to rip the page and bring it with you. :cool:

BONUS - the discount is good during 2008 ECES!! Save $43 off the regular price ($133) of a three-day ticket! :biggthump

-RF

I'm so going to Hannaford's right now.

[GeoffV]

Either way if you get the TWS voucher or use the ECES vouchers,
I still need to provide Stowe with a total head count of how many are going to the ECES.
You will not be charged nor need to use the ECES vouchers, head count is more important for me.
Please at least do me that favor and add your self to the list for who's going. Please post on the voucher thread on the eces forum (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6).

[Jack Michaud]

Stowe 3-day $90 ticket deal in TWS - January 08 issue, page 79...need to rip the page and bring it with you. :cool:

BONUS - the discount is good during 2008 ECES!! Save $43 off the regular price ($133) of a three-day ticket! :biggthump

-RF

Hrm... many thanks to Stowe for the extra discount... and for the complication. We are in the process of re-negotiating our prices in light of this info.

And a correction - the "regular" price of a 3 day ticket is $210. The ECES price is (was) $133. We'll all get the $90/3-day deal one way or another, but I would advise anyone attending to buy a TWS just to be sure. We're talking with Stowe to try to get this deeper discount to ripple through the rest of our pricing.

[Scott]

Tws ?

[wavechaser]

Tws ?

TransWorld Snowboarding Magazine :biggthump

[GeoffV]

Hrm... many thanks to Stowe for the extra discount... and for the complication. We are in the process of re-negotiating our prices in light of this info.

And a correction - the "regular" price of a 3 day ticket is $210. The ECES price is (was) $133. We'll all get the $90/3-day deal one way or another, but I would advise anyone attending to buy a TWS just to be sure. We're talking with Stowe to try to get this deeper discount to ripple through the rest of our pricing.

I spoke with Stowe this morning and they are unable to match the TWS discount (this was a special promotional advertisement).
So here is what you should do:
1. If you are riding 3 days, bring the original page from TWS to get your 3 day pass (without the original page you will not get the discount)
2. If you are planning on riding more than 3 days use the TWS for the first 3 and get an ECES voucher for the additional days.
3. Either way I STILL NEED a list of who is coming regardless if you are using the TWS or ECES vouchers or a combo of (as noted in my previous post)

Stowe has provided some great discounts for the ECES compared to their regular rates. Stowe's pre-season one day pass is at $79 right now and will go up to $84 during peak season :eek: . So having a 5 day pass at $40 per day is a 48% discount :biggthump

[wavechaser]

Geoff - since I live up here, and work during the week, I'll only be coming for the riding on the 8th and 9th and will either already have a Stowe pass, or will use the TWS deal...and I'll stick around for Saturday evening's activities of course. Jest letting you know. :biggthump

Sorry to cause any confusion with the TWS info...that wasn't my intent of course.

Side note: as if it's not already good enough that we can go see a World Cup PGS at Whiteface March 3rd, then have the ECES at Stowe - The Boss is playing at the Bell Centre in Montreal March 2nd for you Springsteen fans...what a week!

[BadBrad]

I guess I'm probably out of luck if I want to make a last-minute decision on this trip, huh? I will likely be a new (adoptive) dad in early March so I probably won't make it, but I don't know for certain yet when the adoption will be final.

[GeoffV]

BadBrad, I'd put your self on the list for an ECES voucher regardless, just to be safe. There is no upfront cost and if you do plan to show up last minute at least you're still guaranteed the discount on a pass. Also check the accommodations thread on the ECES forum (in my sig) to see if people are looking for last minute roomies.

[Angie]

I'm in the same boat with the plans. I"ll go sign up on the website in case I do end up coming up for a few days (or the whole week if it works out the way I want it to).

Just don't go to www.eces.org (http://www.eces.org) ... especially if you are on a WORK computer! :eek: oops.

If you like sexy russian women, than it is apparently the place for you. :nono:

Hope to see you all at Stowe!

Angie

[wavechaser]

I'm in the same boat with the plans. I"ll go sign up on the website in case I do end up coming up for a few days (or the whole week if it works out the way I want it to).

Just don't go to www.eces.org (http://www.eces.org/) ... especially if you are on a WORK computer! :eek: oops.

If you like sexy russian women, than it is apparently the place for you. :nono:

Hope to see you all at Stowe!

Angie

Holy crap - I should have taken your advice...I figured the ECES website had some sort of female russian carver on the front page for some reason, and I thought I'd missed it before....just got a whole lot of strange looks from the people here in this coffee shop!! :eplus2: It's www.eces.US (http://www.eces.US) ...duh! :freak3:

[tex1230]

As if you need another reason to go, click here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16)

[Gleb]

what type of keg are we talking about? Budlight or say....Harpoon?

[tex1230]

if you're going by what I drink, it'll be guiness...but I'll get to that later ;)
more likely Magic hat 9 or something like that...

[xxguitarist]

:biggthump
Now I've got a reason to come up for the begining of it, I guess!

..really going to try to make it to this, its just going to be hell getting school stuff pushed around enough to ditch for a week!

[Gleb]

i'm in! drinking a budlight right now to celebrate another week of finals down the drain. Bought it with change scraped from under my couch since I'm waiting for my credit card to come in the mail because it was stolen. BL doesn't hit the taste buds quite like #9.

[xxguitarist]

i'm in! drinking a budlight right now to celebrate another week of finals down the drain. Bought it with change scraped from under my couch since I'm waiting for my credit card to come in the mail because it was stolen. BL doesn't hit the taste buds quite like #9. My choice for that use was some Dewars white label:D

..oops, off topic, huh?

[tex1230]

keg of dewars...I don't think we'd be getting much carving done :D

[paragonUE]

what the flip guys?


guinness all the way, for the win even.

unless you wanna import leffe brun from belgium,

dark beer, black coffee, and brunettes

[Pow]

Me, paragon, my girlfriend, and a friend of ours are booking an on-site condo for that weekend:biggthump that makes 4, and we might bring 2 more people but we're waiting on that. Are we set for the group rates yet?

[trailertrash]

Pow,
Have you checked the ECES site?

http://www.eces.us/info.htm

[Paulk]

"If you like serious gatebashing or short-radius fall-line turns, the Comp II is for you". 1989 Burton Snowboards page 9.

How are you looking forward to Retro day @ ECES?

[Jack Michaud]

The raffle is going to be sweet once again...

custom Donek....

Titanal Coiler....

TD2s (plural)... BTS...

assorted goodies from YYZCanuck....

more to come!

tick tock tick tock!

[Jack Michaud]

VIRUS. Raffle. In.

Virus will be awarding an X-tremecarver to one lucky ECES raffle winner. Choose between the 162, 169, 176 lengths, and they will build it to your weight.

Sign up now, time is running out! You can't win if you're not there!

[xxguitarist]

Cutoff dates are feb 3rd/8th, correct?

[Jack Michaud]

Cutoff dates are feb 3rd/8th, correct?

Well, the cutoff date for the Village Green is Feb 3. The Golden Eagle didn't give us a cutoff date, probably because they know they'll be sold out anyway.

The cutoff for the banquet is Feb 8.

<b>However...</b> the big thing is, as we've stated, there is no block of accommodations being held for us. First come first served, we're in competition with the general public.

http://www.eces.us/info.htm

[Paulk]

Ripping Killington on Sunday...

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=Y87F0LYO000053&po=0&c=&e=

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=Y87F0LYN000018&po=0&c=&e=

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/OrderPage.aspx?pi=Y87F0LYO000052&po=52

[eaglez]

That first Killington pic looks like the board is a couple of pounds short of a snap. How is the ride when pushed that hard?

D. :biggthump

[willywhit]

Ripping Killington on Sunday...

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=Y87F0LYO000053&po=0&c=&e=

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=Y87F0LYN000018&po=0&c=&e=

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/OrderPage.aspx?pi=Y87F0LYO000052&po=52


who's who ? You're 1st or 2nd ?

My choice for that use was some Dewars white label

..oops, off topic, huh?

http://i5.tinypic.com/8721rpe.jpg

[Paulk]

who's who ? You're 1st or 2nd ?

My choice for that use was some Dewars white label

..oops, off topic, huh?



Family Friendly Event; this ECES thing....

I'm sporting the black jacket this season. The other two have been ripping turns with me for well over 10 yrs.

[Jack Michaud]

LET'S GET IT ON... It's official. I have just confirmed with Fin.... the winner of the ECES retro day will go head to head against the winner of the SES retro day in an online poll here at BOL. Best outfit on the continent to be decided by BOL members... winner to receive a special prize tba.

FABULOUS PRIZES... I assume you already know about the board giveaways by DONEK, COILER, VIRUS... but the Stoweflake has just offered a 2-night stay including breakfast and dinner... a prize package worth over $1000. Thank you Stoweflake!!

DON'T DELAY... The cutoff for the raffle banquet is fast approaching, and we will lose our shirts if we don't get enough people signed up. Worst case, we'd have to cancel. Don't let this happen! This is your event!

FMI:
www.eces.us

[GeoffV]

DON'T DELAY... The cutoff for the raffle banquet is fast approaching, and we will lose our shirts if we don't get enough people signed up. Worst case, we'd have to cancel. Don't let this happen! This is your event!

FMI:
www.eces.us

This is huge, I cannot stress this enough, we NEED 80 people to sign up for the banquet, right now we are not even close to that with only 10 signed up this for :angryfire . If Jack and I end up having to pay the difference that will pretty much seal the deal for any future ECES events.

For this years ECES Banquet Dinner we are offering more "Huge" prizes than we have ever been able to offer at any ECES's and the odds of winning one of those are VERY good.

Planning the ECES is literally like planning a wedding, so please do Jack and I a favor and sign up for the event soon. I started planning for the event in March 2006 and we are still working on it.

I have been warned just this week by Golden Eagle and Village Green that people need to make their reservations soon because rooms are filling fast and both resorts CANNOT hold rooms for us.

[tex1230]

If rooms at those two sell out - I'll be happy to offer suggestions.
Buy your banquet tickets now!

[Dave ESPI]

Since it is a Thursday, I can make the banquet, and I definately want a shirt :)

I'm Trying to figure my schedule enough and have a ride to come up for atleast one day and a possible "crash" overnight for a second.

I'll make a final decision move one way or the other this week.

[GeoffV]

Since it is a Thursday, I can make the banquet, and I definately want a shirt :)

I'm Trying to figure my schedule enough and have a ride to come up for atleast one day and a possible "crash" overnight for a second.

I'll make a final decision move one way or the other this week.

Dave post on the eces forum and see if there are any others coming from Upstate NY.

[Dave ESPI]

Yeah maing! I posted earlier :)

I'm shooting for wed, thurs, fri. gives me sat to rest and then work and race on sun at Jiminy.

[voysey]

Yeah maing! I posted earlier :)

I'm shooting for wed, thurs, fri. gives me sat to rest and then work and race on sun at Jiminy.

I am going to be at Killington from Sunday to Tuesday and planning to drive up to Stowe on Wednesday morning. I will be driving back to New Jersey on either Friday night or Saturday morning(probally Saturday morning if i can find a cheap place for 1 night).The place I booked is $145 a night on Friday. Mabye i could be convinced to drive back via Albany. Plus if you can make it up to Killington you can ride along up to Stowe.

PS Today I did see your post in ECES forum

[voysey]

Did you call Golden Eagle Resort? A Friday night stay is almost half what your paying at $80 per night just mention the ECES event.

Thats where I have booked and I got the ECES rate. $80 is the rate for Sun-Thurs for 1 or 2 nights. Fri and Sat is $145 a night. This is consistant with what you have on the ECES site.

[GeoffV]

Ah it's great when the coordinator doesn't read what he posted :biggthump
thx

[voysey]

Ah it's great when the coordinator doesn't read what he posted :biggthump
thx
When i read your post i was think that you know the rates becaues you organised it. I guess you forget with so much else going on.
THANKS for putting this on. I went to one at Stratton and have been wanting to attend one ever since but something always comes up. So i am really excited about attending this year. How is the dinner sign up comming along?

[GeoffV]

How is the dinner sign up comming along?

My post did drum up some more payments but we are still 60+ people short for the dinner. My plan is to post a detailed schedule of events in the next few weeks. I'm just waiting on some final details.

[Jim Callen]

Man I want to come to this. But as it is right now I don't even have a board to ride on.

Jonesing so hard...

[GeoffV]

Just heard forom Jeff Caron, Catek will donate 2 pairs OS2's for the raffle.

Thanks Jeff :biggthump

[Dave ESPI]

Jim, DEMO's and RENTALS are your friend ;)

[Derf]

I so much want to come, but I can't unless I change job...:(

[trailertrash]

Man I want to come to this. But as it is right now I don't even have a board to ride on.

Jonesing so hard...


do you have boots and bindings?

[Jim Callen]

Yeah, I have both. Albeit I'm worried slightly about the boots. I have had the same UPZ shells for two seasons, and the toe plastic is starting to deform slightly. I'll still ride them, I'll just have to keep the bindings super-tight.

[dingbat]

I just got off the phone with the Village Green condos. They said they've only got 1 reservation for ECES right now. I want to book there. They'll need two more to keep the rate. Anyone else planning on staying there?

[GeoffV]

I just got off the phone with the Village Green condos. They said they've only got 1 reservation for ECES right now. I want to book there. They'll need two more to keep the rate. Anyone else planning on staying there?

Great, that 1 reservation is my condo group, :argue: If we don't hit a minimum of 20 individuals we'll get hit with regular rates :angryfire

Post on the eces forum (see my sig for the link) there are a few that are looking for a place to stay cheap and the village green at $45 a night is a great deal. I'm pretty sure you can get enough people to drum up a 2 bedroom condo.

[dingbat]

I got a 2 bedroom condo drummed up by myself and my family. If I end up paying regular rates, well, there goes my lift ticket. I want to hear from some other folks so I don't get burned.:flamethro

I registered on the ECES forum and am awaiting e-mail confirmation so I can post.

[paragonUE]

me and POW have a condo reserved as well, and have for a couple weeks now. did the green make a mistake?

[Shred Gruumer]

Im In for the whole week.. doh!! just got my flight..

Jack.. I got your Tee shirt.. I'll post tommorow... :biggthump

[dingbat]

did the green make a mistake?


Sounds like it. I'll start a thread for a head count at the Village Green on the ECES forum.

[GeoffV]

Sounds like it. I'll start a thread for a head count at the Village Green on the ECES forum.

Thanks, I'll check in with the manager every few weeks to get a head count, he is on top of it. The front desk usually doesn't really know how many ECES folks have signed up.

[Shred Gruumer]

I signed up for the ECES but it has nothing to do with carving ..other than carving a cake?

http://www.eces.com/

:freak3:

[Jack Michaud]

I signed up for the ECES but it has nothing to do with carving ..other than carving a cake?

http://www.eces.com/

:freak3:


pssh, Canadians. I can't find anywhere on there what *their* ECES stands for!

[eaglez]

pssh, Canadians. I can't find anywhere on there what *their* ECES stands for!

:confused: :confused: :confused:

[Jack Michaud]

Oops!! I looked here http://www.eces.com/contact.html and quickly saw "Labrador", thought they were in Canada. Doh!

[Jack Michaud]

<b>PRIOR:</b> Free board!!

<b>PTC:</b> Free tunes!!

<b>Performance Downhill</b> (http://raceboarding.com) - 2 longboard skateboards! ski helmets!

You do NOT want to miss this!! :biggthump

[durace]

Is anyone bringing non-carving family? Like the wives club (no offence to female carvers wife could be the male member of the family. That is a gender neutral wife. Ya no mater how I phraze that I'm $crewed). I want to talk the Boss into going but hate to just dump her in the lift line alone.
Paul

[tex1230]

My wife (snowlerblader) and son (7 year old ripper on 2 planks) will be there....
In fact, I usually lose the board once everything gets chopped up and chase the little guy around on skis to give mom a break.

[GeoffV]

In fact, I usually lose the board once everything gets chopped up and chase the little guy around on skis to give mom a break.

Matt you WILL be fined by the ECES police if I catch you on 2 plankers :flamethro :lol:

[dingbat]

I'm not going to have to worry about your 7 year old son chasing around my 7 year old daughter am I? I'm not ready for those sort of headaches yet.:p

[dingbat]

Is anyone bringing non-carving family? Like the wives club (no offence to female carvers wife could be the male member of the family. That is a gender neutral wife. Ya no mater how I phraze that I'm $crewed). I want to talk the Boss into going but hate to just dump her in the lift line alone.
Paul

My wife, kid, and sister will be up.

[tex1230]

Matt you WILL be fined by the ECES police if I catch you on 2 plankers :flamethro :lol:
I hear you ride too slow to catch a jibber :p

I'm not going to have to worry about your 7 year old son chasing around my 7 year old daughter am I? I'm not ready for those sort of headaches yet.:p
If he starts taking after his dad you should leave her locked in the condo :eplus2:

Does she like extreme skiers? Austin's first huck:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35366&d=1199749587
really, the only reason he'd chase her is if she had a cool stack of YuGiOh cards... :barf:

[dingbat]

Does she like extreme skiers?

Only if Webkins makes one.


That picture is priceless!

[Jim Callen]

That is such an awesome picture!!

[durace]

Geoff or TT must be to early in the morning for me but I tried to post on the ECES who's coming list and my Bomber login didn't work. We found place that will let us bring the dogs so we are in. Is there a how to for dummies?
Thanks,
Paul

[clebner]

You need to create an account at the eces site to post.:smashfrea

[Jack Michaud]

Yeah, wish we could leave it public, but moments after I opened it, it was infiltrated by spam. Just register, it takes a minute.

[durace]

Thanks, I'll hop on and reg.
Paul

[yyzcanuck]

Will you be planning the official 'Bomber Sticker' contest again this year?

[Jack Michaud]

oh absolutely!

[GeoffV]

uh Fin send me LOTS of TD2 and Bomber sickers...we will need them:eplus2:
we TD2'ed Seth Westscott's girl at the Loaf....
http://bomber.smugmug.com/photos/60062785-M.jpg

[Jim Callen]

Question:

I just got a job at the Ritz Carlton Central Park in NYC, and they have insane discounts for Ritz and Mariott hotels. The nearest Mariott place is in Burlington, VT, which is about 20 miles from Stowe.

How is the parking there? Is it worth it to stay in Burlington and drive to Stowe for a significantly reduced price?

[tex1230]

Parking at stowe is pretty easy - never had a problem and I've been there at very busy times.

Burlington is more than 20 minutes away - closer to 45 minutes to an hour each way depending on weather


I just got a job at the Ritz Carlton Central Park in NYC
very nice. when are we having drinks?

edit: my reading comprehension sucks - yes it is about 20 miles to the center of stowe, and about 5 more to the mountain.

[Jim Callen]

So, 45 minute drive, eh? That would suck having to do it twice a day for however long I'm there for. Curses...

[GeoffV]

Jim post on the eces forum, I know there were some folks looking for more people for a condo. Condo's are $45 per night. Matt's right 45 mins to Stowe in good weather conditions.

[Velveeta]

Jim post on the eces forum, I know there were some folks looking for more people for a condo. Condo's are $45 per night. Matt's right 45 mins to Stowe in good weather conditions.

I live in Burlington, and 45 mins is the minimum, especially if you're going to stay at any Marriott properties downtown. The Residence/Courtyard inns in Williston chop about 15 minutes off that time in each direction, but you'll hit traffic again coming off 89 in Waterbury, up into Stowe, and then on the access road - and if it's a good snow day, there will be traffic, weekday or no.

[Jim Callen]

Ah, ok. So scratch that idea. I'm still not even sure I'm coming, and I'll wait a little bit to post looking for a room.

[RobertAlexander]

Hello All, I am still trying to form or find some mode of stay at stowe. any and all time slot availability. monday thru friday prefered. email rblmalex@verizon.net or simply post here. thank you RobertAlexander

[Tom H.]

Just signed up.

Only been to ECES once before. I think it was in 02 at Stratton.

I live in Burlington, VT now, so I have no excuse to connect and rail with fellow carvers.

See you all there!

Tom H.

[GeoffV]

We are looking for sponsorship for the ECES private trail. Cost is only $350 for a full day!
What will this get you?
Logo placement on the www.eces.us website, trail head, and recognition at the banquet.
The private trail will be exclusively reserved for ECES participants only and will be roped off to the general public.

Please contact me if you are interested in sponsoring the private trail or respond to this thread http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=102#102

[Velveeta]

How about "shares" if nobody wants to pony up the full monty?

10 x $35, or 35 x $10? Maybe make it an option for a few bucks extra per person at sign-up and make the trail exclusive for donors...

[GeoffV]

How about "shares" if nobody wants to pony up the full monty?

10 x $35, or 35 x $10? Maybe make it an option for a few bucks extra per person at sign-up and make the trail exclusive for donors...

That is a great idea but honestly I don't have the time to coordinate coming up with a total of $350 from various parties, the ECES is taking up hours each day of my already limited free time.

If some one is interested in coordinating this and sending me the final payment, great. Just start a sign up thread on the eces forum in the general sections area.

[GeoffV]

Bob Jenney has stepped up and is taking the lead on this



Hey Geoff,

We can use my PayPal account for the closed trail shares as per Eddie's suggestion.

I suggest share prices should be $10ea. and people can buy multiple shares if they want.

I can post the share count as we get closer to the event and if we don't make it, we can issue refunds.

Feel free to post this over at BOL.

My PayPal ID is: 2wheel at comcast dot net.

FYI – PayPal charges a fee for receiving money. We’d need approximately 40 shares to cover the trail.

[GeoffV]

We are trying to raise $350 to cover the private trail for the ECES. Bob Jenney is coordinating raising the funds to cover this.
For more info please go to http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=24

I will post updates on funds needed

[GeoffV]

We finally have a schedule posted here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=53#53)
Updates to the schedule will be posted on our eces forum and website. Use the links in my sig to access the.

[John Bell]

I read on the ECES site that the rate for a couple is $150, which pays for both Friday and Saturday nights. Has anyone heard from them what they will charge for just one weekend night?

(We're thinking of driving up Thurs and staying that night and Friday night, then driving back to NY Saturday night.)

Thanks if anyone has the answer. (I e-mailed the inn but haven't heard back yet. Will post any info I receive.

[GeoffV]

John call Golden Eagle Resort 800.626.1010 directly and ask them about ECES pricing for the weekend.

[John Bell]

The guy on the phone had me leave a message for the group-sales director, who'll be back in the morning. Will post the info he gives me.

[Shred Gruumer]

I put in a donation to 2wheel at comcast dot net.

Only $300 now.. If I can pinch it... so can you...

It for a good cause.. These carver guys are fun to watch.. I bring my metal skis:)

[GeoffV]

The guy on the phone had me leave a message for the group-sales director, who'll be back in the morning. Will post the info he gives me.

Doug Kellogg is the sales manager. In past ECES events if you stayed over on a Friday night a Saturday night stay was required as well. If Doug let's that slide he is doing us a favor.

[GeoffV]

Thank you for your generous donations
http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=24&start=15

[Velveeta]

Thank you for your generous donations

Now if you all would kindly donate $10 to my Private Kessler Fund...

[Shred Gruumer]

Maybe now you charge people who haven't contributed 10 bucks to ride it..then put it towards the 5 kegs for our condo!! Oh wait..thats a different fund raiser...

And Thats Admiral Morgan to you!!:)

Just kidding guys!!:ices_ange

[GeoffV]

Per the Schedule, (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19)we'll be providing lessons at the ECES for those who are interested. Sign up here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26&start=0)

[tex1230]

I've been bull****ting you guys for years. I don't know how to ride. is there a "never-ever" lesson available?

[GeoffV]

I've been bull****ting you guys for years. I don't know how to ride. is there a "never-ever" lesson available?

Matt if I you show up on skis I am knocking you on your a@$:boxing_sm:eplus2:

[paragonUE]

i wanna see someone show up on viruse skis


those things are sexy:ices_ange

[Shred Gruumer]

Hey put some gate up on a simple run and have a vintage race ..for vintage day...

http://www.snowboard-mag.com/node/2710

Fun stuff..:)

[tex1230]

You gonna race me on that kemper noodle you picked up, tough guy? Whoever's board stays together through 3 gates will probably be the winner...

[Shred Gruumer]

I went to home depot and got all the stuff to keep it together when reaching 10mph!! 3000psi weld epoxy..should do it...

Kant wait..

[Gleb]

I got my test schedules and its not looking good for me. :(

March 3rd, a pharmaceutics exam
March 5th, an IPEP (Into to Pharmacy Experience Program) midterm-Most bs class ever!
March 5th, Biochem exam (:AR15firin me)
March 7th Human Physiology/pathophysiology exam-the made 2 classes into 1 and it will probably double the amount of kids getting kicked out :angryfire


I guess I'll miss most of the fun but i'll be there saturday and sunday.

Shall I bring a keg of something? :biggthump

[durace]

We are in for two for the banquet. I sent the paypal but I couldn't change the item number so I sent two separate payments.
Paul

[paragonUE]

Shall I bring a keg of something? :biggthump


well, we dont want to twist your arm but.....:ices_ange

[Gleb]

well, we dont want to twist your arm but.....:ices_ange

I dont mind covering for a keg of bud light or something cheap. If anyone has any requests and wants to throw in for something more expensive, let me know :)

[Pow]

No keystone is all i ask:barf:

[GeoffV]

I dont mind covering for a keg of bud light or something cheap. If anyone has any requests and wants to throw in for something more expensive, let me know :)

Gleb, sorry you'll miss most of the week, looks like you'll need a few drinks after that hell week you'ev been through:eplus2:
Matt Roth (tex1230) wanted to do a keg as well, but most bars wouldn't allow it so he is just buying some rounds for everyone. You can do the same thing if you are serious about it.

[queequeg]

So, I am thinking about trying to make it for ECES. I know I'm making plans a bit late here, I just need to see how I feel about riding after my injury (I'll know for sure on the 10th, as I am going to try and head out on the 9th for my first day back on the snow).

Looking at Stowe's website, it seems as though it would be really easy to get there via Amtrak - does anyone have experience with this? I am in NYC and I don't have a car ... and getting being able to essentially hop on the subway and just magically end up in Stowe just sounds oh-so cool.

[GeoffV]

I am in NYC and I don't have a car ... and getting being able to essentially hop on the subway and just magically end up in Stowe just sounds oh-so cool.

Check here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/index.php) there are several folks headed up from NYC.

[Gleb]

Gleb, sorry you'll miss most of the week, looks like you'll need a few drinks after that hell week you'ev been through:eplus2:
Matt Roth (tex1230) wanted to do a keg as well, but most bars wouldn't allow it so he is just buying some rounds for everyone. You can do the same thing if you are serious about it.

Aww that sucks. I guess I ll do just that then. At least that hell week will have a nice pay off. Im pretty stoked for this. See ya guys there!

[*Ace*]

I think I might try and shoot up there for the day. What is the best day to go on?

[Jack Michaud]

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday are the best days for you to go.

[*Ace*]

Sweet!
Thanks.
Will you be there?

[GeoffV]

Just a reminder that sign up (http://www.eces.us/info.htm) and payment for the dinner is due by next Friday 2/8. There will be no last minute walk-ups the night of the banquet dinner.

[Surf Quebec]

Anybody from the Montreal area going to ECES and what dates ?

[dingbat]

does anyone have experience with this?


Just take a close look at the schedule before hopping on the train. I took Amtrak from Penn Station to Amhurst, MA once. Just got on the next train leaving which was a local. Could have gotten there faster by bike.:(:sleep::barf:

[Angie]

I just put in my payment for the banquet, so I'm a definite now. Yay! :biggthump

[wavechaser]

Banquet fee paid - I'll be there Thursday (my birthday!) and Saturday.

[JBS]

wavechaser Thursday (my birthday!)

Me too!!! I guess I'm not the only one hoping for a little birthday luck at the banquet.

[queequeg]

I realize I missed the cutoff date for the fancy banquet, but I wanted to make sure that my shoulder was going to be ok before I committed. Either way - I'm in! I'm going to plan everything out tonight and pay tomorrow. I'm planning on coming for four days: thursday - sunday.

Yee-Haw!!!!!

[Angie]

I think you have until tomorrow to sign up for the Banquet, so do it. Its worth it... I won my Prior 4WD at the SES banquet last year :1luvu:

[GeoffV]

I think you have until tomorrow to sign up for the Banquet, so do it. Its worth it... I won my Prior 4WD at the SES banquet last year :1luvu:

correct tomorrow is the deadline

[queequeg]

Cool! I will sign up!!

[tex1230]

I had no idea buying a keg for your friends was so complicated...I think I've got it worked out though...
:flamethro

[queequeg]

Just made my payment for the banquet! I'm riddiculously excited!!!

[clebner]

So I was searching for things going on in Stowe during eces and found this
http://www.stowe.com/mountain/news/event_calendar.php?d=1204952400
The nighttime log jam should be interesting.....anyone here going to compete?

[cliffh]

logjammin?

(Big Labowski)

[*Ace*]

What days are the vendors going to be there with the demo gear?

[Jack Michaud]

<b><u>Banquet:</b></u>
We've got 55 people signed up for the banquet/raffle, but over 70 signed up for lift ticket vouchers.... sooo..... we negotiated an extension for <b>Monday 2/18/2008</b> to get in on the banquet. Go to www.eces.us/info.htm for instructions on signing up and payment. After 2/18 we cannot accept latecomers or walk-ups. You don't want to miss this. We have 4 boards and 4 pairs of bindings to give away among other goodies.

<b><u>Demos</b></u>
No formal demos. Sorry. Due to Bomber not being able to attend and the current litigious climate of this society, we will not be operating formal demos at the ECES. HOWEVER.... Donek <i>might</i> be sending some boards anyway, Bruce from Coiler will be present and possibly packing a quiver of loaners, and you never know if Madd Mike will show up with a stack. IN ANY CASE, demos will be <i>strictly</i> off the record, at your own risk, and at the discretion of the individual loaning out boards. We will have a tent or two and some chairs/workbenches to serve as the session "base station" for hanging out, swapping gear, talking schmack, cat-calling passing NYC snowbunnies, etc.

Bomber is set up with insurance and gear for operating demos. They have done it for us in the past, and we are hugely bummed they can't make it due to their ongoing situation. We asked Startingate to step in, but they declined.

[*Ace*]

I understand.
Demos might be available but not through 'Bomber'.

I can't wait to get up there. I have been checking out the Mt. Map, looks like a blast!

[wavechaser]

...over 70 signed up for lift ticket vouchers....

Jack - how do you "sign up" for lift ticket vouchers? Couldn't find info on the ECES site about it.

[Jack Michaud]

Lift ticket voucher instructions are here: http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8

Ace, correct, and not through the ECES organization either.

[tex1230]

Ace, I have a great demo for you - if you can get off the asyms and try something truly revolutionary!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/tex1230/Hyarc/IMG_0899.jpg

[Grindy]

Jack, this is Gary Longley from the Startingate. Sorry that Startingate isnt able to run the demo tent up at the Stowe event. The short notice, being very busy and having a very trimmed down staff leaves us unable to get away. I hope something works for you and the riders. Bombers problems hopefully resolve themselves without to much trauma to the company and they will be able to continue with the event in the future. If you ever would consider Stratton again it would make much more sense for Startingate to paticipate possibly in the future. Take care. Gary

[Jack Michaud]

Gary, all understandable. We know what an ordeal it is to run demos! Maybe next time.

[Gleb]

I'll be demoing my Ultra Prime for all those interested.

[tripine]

What are these problems?

[GeoffV]

What are these problems?
here is the old
old thread (http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=6922&highlight=law+suit)

[*Ace*]

I saw one of these on the mountain once at Mohawk.
I think someone in CT came up with that design.

Is it hard to ride?





Ace, I have a great demo for you - if you can get off the asyms and try something truly revolutionary!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/tex1230/Hyarc/IMG_0899.jpg

[dingbat]

<b><u>Banquet:</b></u>
We've got 55 people signed up for the banquet/raffle, but over 70 signed up for lift ticket vouchers.....

Jack,

I can account for six of the 15+ people that haven't signed up for the banquet. My family won't be up till Fri. at the earliest so, no banquet for them.

-Mark

[dingbat]

Ace, I have a great demo for you - if you can get off the asyms and try something truly revolutionary!


I'd like to try it too....Will my good boots be compatible with the bindings?

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/neclassic/snowboard/snowboard.jpg

[boarderboy]

As a fossilized East Coast hardbooter and long-time Bomber lurker, I still hope to make it up for ECES. Still don't know if that'll happen, though.

In any event, I'll PayPal you some $$ at month's end to help cover any banquet shortfall or other event deficiencies. Should I actually make it up to Stowe, my out-of-shapeness will dictate considerable down time, and I'll be happy to volunteer some hours @ the demo tent if it's needed/allowed.

Will also have one of the TWS three-fer ticket pages available if I have to remain in the "land that knows no winter."

Praying for snow.

And, oh yeah, Asym's Rule!!

BB

[*Ace*]

And, oh yeah, Asym's Rule!!

:biggthump

[queequeg]

Ace, I have a great demo for you - if you can get off the asyms and try something truly revolutionary!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/tex1230/Hyarc/IMG_0899.jpg

I dunno man, that board just SCREAMS for some kind of a contest (and liability release) in its name.

[Algunderfoot]

Hello Geoff,
It is looking like the brewing gods are aligning to allow me to get a day in week after next. Most likely Tuesday 3/4, as I need to move on to NY later in the week. This a buisness trip after all :D

Al

[GeoffV]

More info is here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=217#217)

If you are attending the ECES you NEED to be on the voucher list in order to get tickets. If you are not on this list I CANNOT guarantee you a voucher. I will be providing Stowe the final list on Saturday 3/1.
Add your self to the list here (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6)

[GeoffV]

Looking to raise some cash for our groomers for the week:D
More info (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=229#229)
Keep the funds coming, we have enough for 4 cases so far. Thanks for you donations, this will help make it one fine event with pristine grooming. Just think of the smiles we will put on the groomers.

Banquett Update: If you have not signed up, you have until Midnight tonight. We are paying Stowe tomorrow after that there will be no more expections.

[Dave ESPI]

I "tenetively" have ASSI level 1-2 cert at Jiminy the 4th-5th If that falls through, I'm still planning on getting up to Stow (somehow come hell or highwater) and riding for atleast a day.

I posted on the eces forum too.

[GeoffV]

I have updated the schedule and added maps for key events
ECES Schedule (http://www.eces.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19)

[tex1230]

2 days 22 hours 5 minutes 54 seconds left until ECES 2008

AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pow]

Its gonna be good! But will there be too much snow to carve:confused: whatever we get i'll have a blast!

[GeoffV]

Ticket Vouchers can be picked up at both the Midway Station Lodge as well s the Mansfield Lodge.
Our ECES tent will be located right below the Midway lodge. We will have a private ECES area for lunch at the Midway lodge

Kick Off party is this Sunday at the Rusty Nail at 7pm.

[Gleb]

I had a thought the other day regarding the retro contest. Would you get extra points if everything you have on is older than you?

[GeoffV]

Ok Gleb you are making me feel old:angryfire How old are you?

nope, that would mean you are not the original owner of the stuff you are wearing. Org owners will score more points

[Gleb]

lol! I'm 21. This is all hypothetical since I can't make it till next saturday. Hell week for me officially begins tomorrow with non stop studying till friday morning.

I'm surprised there is no contest for who has the baggiest pants, and most blinged out, ghetto fab, pop'n'fresh, schizzley jacket. We're all snowboarders, aren't we?

Can't wait to see the results. I'm still trying to track down a super fluorescent green one piece I saw a guy busting out on at Sunday River a few weeks ago.
Is this anyone we know?
http://www.fluorescentrompersuits.co.uk/romper11.jpg


from http://www.fluorescentrompersuits.co.uk/

[GeoffV]

great:smashfrea I've been snowboarding for over 21 years....:freak3:

[Mark Brown]

I'm 21.

Geoff, don't feel *too* bad... I have sun glasses older than that ;)

The suit is great!

ECES - 2 days, 12 hours, 52 minutes!!!!

[clebner]

So I left my home with only a wood stove to heat it to the watchful eye of my cat Yonder and my cousin Johnny:confused: on Tuesday to head east. I stopped at my older brothers house in Grand Rapids, MI Tuesday night only to realize that I had forgotten to pack my other brothers boots:freak3:. So I arrange to have a friend ship the boots to my brother:smashfrea. On Wednesday we stay the night in Niagara Falls:biggthump. Thursday I end up in Boston to visit my younger brother on his birthday:D. I have noticed since I slowed down that there is a weird noise coming from the rear of our vehicle:(. So Friday I take it into a shop in Boston and they say no problem...465$..no make that 935$..I need both rear wheel bearings replaced:barf:. Two hours later i receive a phone call stating the part is in Flint MI:freak3: and will be overnighted here either today or Monday:flamethro.....so it will show up on Monday or Tuesday and I won't know witch till Monday morning. The kicker is I have a room booked Monday night with a 24 hour notice to cancel and I won't know till 10:00 Monday morning when I will be ale to escape Boston!:AR15firinHopefully all will work out in the end ....It has been an eventful trip so far!:ices_ange

[Angie]

Hey what's the chick count for ECES? I want to know what kind of numbers we have, so we can gang up on the men....

or maybe meet up for some girl carving :rolleyes:

[dingbat]

I've been told I ride like a girl....Does that count?:rolleyes::confused::D

[*Ace*]

I can verify that statement girly man.

Whats the report from Stowe?
Good conditions so far?

[Pow]

It has begun:eplus2:

See everyone at saturday!

[dingbat]

I can verify that statement girly man.




Damn Chris, ouch. I'd expect that from a skier like Noah. I hold my creepy internet friends to a higher standard.:D

[Dave ESPI]

If the weather is anything like it was yesterday, you guys/girls will be in pure carve heaven today :)

How was it ? DAY 1 ?

EDIT: I'd still like to come up with someone for a single day trip... Carpool and I pay gas too !

someones gotta be going up for just one day this week and comming through the albany area....

[Bobby Buggs]

Dave, you still want that Proto? how are we going to hook up?

[Pow]

Give us the report! i know there are pleanty of losers who brought their laptops and cameras (i will be among them on the weekend:smashfrea)

how were the (non) demos? any boards stand out? any riders stand out? the good runs? the bad runs? the crazy runs? drama? inspirational story? we want it all!!!

[GeoffV]

It was sweeeeet today:1luvu: Shred will be posting some interesting turn of events in a separate post.

[Dave ESPI]

Dave, you still want that Proto? how are we going to hook up?

Yeah ! Still want that bioch !

* wanted it like 2 months ago... :p We thought you were going to make a forray to Jiminy at somepoint, but we all got busy and weather didn't cooperate.

I'm trying to get the BOMBERDAY at Jiminy pushed through for March16th.

Maybe we can hook up then?

LMK.


* I posted some vids of the "pre-ECES" that Queequeg and I did yesterday at Jiminy in the Bomberday thread in the MA ride board. Saddly some the better videos are just audio because the camera was cold, or the lense cover was accidently left on LOL.

[Pow]

Hey Geoff, it turns out my room's going to have a little more booze than we need, if you havnt had enough yet by saturday, feel free to stop by and we'll share a bit:biggthump Thanks again for all the organizing and what not.

[Jack Michaud]

come on baby, hold together...

(in my best Han Solo)

http://www.accuweather.com/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=05672&metric=0

[Velveeta]

come on baby, hold together...

(in my best Han Solo)

http://www.accuweather.com/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=05672&metric=0

That's a lot better than the forecast for Burlington (05401) - ice, and lots of it. Almost making me rethink my plans of driving straight to the hill in the early AM tomorrow.

Almost.

[Angie]

I'm worrying too, although I'm crossing my fingers that the roads will be just wet (no ice) by the time I get into the area. I'm planning to leave Boston around 1 and get up there before dark, but I"ll be checking the weather constantly...:mad:

[Gleb]

I'll be leaving from boston at 2 am on saturday so hopefully it'll be good by then. Won't make it till Sunday because of a friend's bday :(

Back to the books I go...:smashfrea

[Dave ESPI]

RAIN ?


I bet that huge stockpile of beers must be dwindling slightly faster than the snowpack today :(

:smashfrea y'all must be getting.............

[dingbat]

Just heard it's pouring in Burlington.

What's it doing on the hill up there? Should I pack my slicker?:confused:

[Bobby Buggs]

Use the up arrow to see northern VT, Stowe is just East of Burlington
http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/allergies/map/interactive/01106?from=36hour_map_large&zoom=7&interactiveMapLayer=radar

[dingbat]

Cool link. Looks like nothing but little pockets of snow now.:biggthump

[cail]

Just heard it's pouring in Burlington.

What's it doing on the hill up there? Should I pack my slicker?:confused:

get out the SLip'n Slide! :D

[wavechaser]

So what's it like up there?

I'm thinking of coming up from Burlington tomorrow but it looks sketchy after today.

Any reports?

[willywhit]

http://www.billabonggirls.com/flauntit/
stowe.com site says tara dakides was at stowe judging this girls contest (3/1?)

[Dave ESPI]

UGH.... Man I am soooooooo glad I dont have to be out in the rain today.

:lol:

Is it any better up there? or you all having brawls over who gets to use the coin op dryers first?

:boxing_sm

Gah, Rain sux.

http://aycu02.webshots.com/image/44801/2003477420687811164_rs.jpg

[*Ace*]

I am glad I didn't make the trip up there last night then.
I saw on that the conditions on Fri. were and 8 out of 10, and for Sat it was supooed to be a 4 out of 10.

Sorry I missed you guys...looks like there is always next year...

[willywhit]

this just in:
3:14
Pouring at Stowe. Morning was misty, foggy, some drizzle. Went out after lunch and it opened up. They were passing out disposable ponchos!

glad you guys got some,now let's see some pics !

[Bobby Buggs]

Friday was a Bluebird day. While eating lunch a girl asked me why there were so many of us at the Mtn, She said it was like a swarm of locusts :eplus2:

When I saw the weather for today I left last night IN the storm. It was rain for the first 10 miles then Pounding Snow. Saw cars pointed in the wrong direction, on thier slides and smashing into each other :eek: It was a bit of a white knuckle ride for about 30 miles south then we hit the rain.
Tough to top yesterday.

[durace]

Oh Evil dude you should have stayed and made the drive today. We drove home in the sunshine this morning, we left at 8:00 and didn't see rain until 20 min after I got the boards out of the car.
Paul

[Paulk]

"there is no such thing as Bad Weather, just inappropriate gear..."
"it's a joke, I don't dress like this usually"
"asyms rule"
"this trail is closed"
"lets go into the park..."
"just one more run"


sorry Jack,
"no...no I don't think it's broken"

What a good week!

[Angie]

I'm still here.

:lol:

RAIN.

First two hours this morning were eh....would have been better if I could see 10 feet in front of me through the fog. The rain started around 10 and after one run in that I bailed, apparently before the handing out of disposable ponchos!

It was a good week; glad I got the two bluebird days in, and that I won Bob's regifted Swix Iron in the raffle :confused:

Heading out tomorrow with the small contigent that is left/arrived for the weekend. See you around 8 at Midway if you're part of that (probably unfortunate) crew!

$750 dinner bill anyone??

Angie

[Chubz]

Wednesday:barf:

Thursday Friday:ices_ange

Had a great time, see you for the next event. I cant wait to see the"real" pics taken thanks again to those of you who set it up and contrinuted to the cause.

[AlexJ]

All things considered (weather) it was a great event. Thanks to all involved, with a special thanks out to Geoff for all his hard work. We had some great runs and fun times. I think next time I will avoid trying to carve the frozen waterfall on Nosedive, but I did save the board.

[Pow]

Unfortunately, packing up took longer than we expected and we didnt get there today until a little after 9... and when we got there the lack of lift service had us puzzled as to where you guys all were:confused: we went the day without seeing another trencher, but laid a lot of good tracks of our own. A bit hard in some places, but overall it was pretty decent for carving. No pics here really, although i might get some stills from some videos. Thanks Geoff, the village green was awesome!

[Gleb]

I got there a bit late, but I guess it didn't matter since the lifts were closed because of the 50 mph wind. Last night, we were drinking on a limo and at a bar in boston for my friend's bday and with no sleep, it was a rough ride up. Now, factor the wind almost blowing my car off the road...the overall ride totally sucked.

Met up with angie for a few runs, and got to meet clebner. He has the worst luck in the world. Not only was it an agonizing adventure to get to Stowe (see post 206 in this thread), but his key broke for his box where all his gear is. That kind of frustration would have me going nuts. Hope your trip home is going to be a bit better.

The carving was pretty good today, minus the cold and wind, and me forgetting my face mask. A guy took pictures of me for a newspaper in Burlington, but I told him that he's way better off asking you guys for some pictures from the event.

Hope to meet you guys at the next one in 2 years or so. The next one should be at Sunday River, Loon, or Cannon, so its easier to get to for people from boston :biggthump :)

[paragonUE]

OI!, thanks alot for the accomidations Geoff, and the discount lift tickets, it was great. Driving up on friday night was an adventure, we saw everything from rain to sleet to uber snow to rain snow. but when we finally made it, the fireplace at the condo most deffinetly compensated. saturday the slopes were pretty terrible, but we did run into a few of you guys, it would seem the rest of ya headed for the hills on friday. I still want a tee shirt dammit:D.