Any Southern California carvers here??

[kalalex]

I met a guy named Robert (he's maybe around here too) who said a shop in Big Bear is planning alpine board clinic.
I called the shop and they say it would be in Feburary on one codintion that there should be enough interests.
I wonder how many here on BOL are from Souther California and interested in such clinic.

[eddie]

If I still lived out there I would go.

One thing I like about Big Bear is the Memorial Day garage sales/ski swap. I purchased my first carving board and bindings for a grand total of $80. I still ride them today.

Eddie

[nekdut]

Hi there,

I'm interested. I'm out in west LA, but I typically ride up at mammoth.

[John]

I live in LA as well, (westwood)

I was actualy at big bear on monday for my first day of the season. I'd be interested, if only to see other carvers on the hill for a change

[oldvolvosrule]

Hey, here is another trencher, I am always lookin for people to go riding with. Throw in a clinic and I'm so there. If anyone wants to meet me tomorrow at Summit I will be there till noon.

[kalalex]

I'm going up Summit this saturday morning.
Any one?

[nekdut]

I'll be at mammoth next weekend (the 19th).

[Mellow Yellow]

There is a chance I may be moving to San Diego at the end of this season.... how far/what is the closest resort????

Thanks,
Jasen

[nekdut]

Jasen,

There are a few small mountains (Big bear/Snow Summit, Mt High) that are about 2-3 hours from San Diego. However, Mammoth mountain (4-5 hrs) is a very popular destination for S Cal as its considerably larger (3500 acres) and higher (11,053ft peak).

[Mellow Yellow]

define small.... my home mountain is 750 vert and around 3000ft

[thomas]

Hi,

I would be interested too.

Thomas

[nekdut]

Jasen,

Well you'll be happy that they're a bit bigger than that. 1k-1.5k vertical at about 7k altitude. However, if you compare mammoth to the local mountains, you'll be hooked. Its really THAT much better. =)

[eddie]

Mellow Yellow, they are kinda small but very crowded. If the snow is good you can also go to Mt. Baldy which I found is nearly empty during the weekdays and if it is an excellent snow year, the best free ridding steeps in So. Cal.

Here is the links to the mountains.
http://www.mthigh.com/
http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/
http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/
http://www.mtbaldy.com/

You can find all the information you are looking for.

The best part about So Cal I think was surfing in the morning and snowboarding in the afternoon.

Eddie

[Mellow Yellow]

Thank you all for the info.

[gawdzira]

I live in L.A. and have been searching like crazy for a local race clinic. I spoke with someone at Mammoth who said he would set up a course for about $300 for two or three hours and maybe get someone out there to point at us and laugh. I also spoke with some guys at the ski dazzle show who seem to mostly teach freeride/ park stuff but said that they could set up a clinic but I was a bit sceptical even though the person I spoke with claimed to have made it to the USASA nationals. I have spoken with the guy (sorry I have forgotten his name) at Goldsmiths in Big Bear and considering his racing experience I would be psyched to get involved in a clinic with him.

alan

[Tim Kienitz]

What's the name of the shop and who should I talk to? I live in Palms, CA.

Thanks,

Tim Kienitz

[gawdzira]

http://dataroad.net/goldsmiths/index.html

[gawdzira]

http://dataroad.net/goldsmiths/index.html

[kalalex]

Alan,,,
That's right.
It's Goldsmith I talked to too.
At the time I wrote the post initially,,the name was at the tip of my tongue and couldn't get it right.
Let's gather around with enough carvers and ask Goldsmith.
Goldsmith said it's supposed to be a free clinic,,,,but I think chipping in a bit is not a bad idea for such a scarce opportunity/information around here. Then,,,maybe,,,we can ask them to hold it earlier than Feburary. The sooner the clinic the less pain and aggrevation :-) What you guys think?

[oldvolvosrule]

The contact person at Goldsmith's is Alex, don't know his last name though. I was in Goldsmith's on Tuesday and they had didn't have much in inventory, 5 boards was all. The boards were all last years model or two years old. They do have a sh*tload of Raichle X-bone step ins though. Ther is another shop in the Wrightwood area that carries boots and even stocks TD2s, I dont Remeber the name but if you call Powder and Sun Sports in Victorville and ask for the number they will give it to you, its the same owner.

In other news, I went up to Summit today with my new(to me) Oxygen Proton 185. The first hour was good, I was rippin' the corduroy, feelin' good on the new stick, then the snow started dumpin, the light went flat and the Oxy was stuffed into the Jeep in favor of the Prior 4X4 179. I spent the morning riding the fresh, I also ran into 9 other alpine riders on the mtn. I couldn't believe it and neither should you!! I'm only kidding about the other alpine riders, I'm usually the only one on a carvin' stick. One funny thing about today, a young girl who works in the rental dept. at snow summit, insisted that I was riding a mono ski. I showed her the bindings and boots and plead till I could no more, she still didn't buy it.

[solcat]

I'd be interested. I do only have about three days on snowboards though.

[eddie]

Can't remember your name.

I used to see about two to three carvers sometimes at Mt. High. They would switch to regular boards when it got crowded (I only assume because they disappeared, maybe they were drinking in the parking lot).

Also, you still planning on the WTC in Utah? Hope to see more people there.

Eddie

[oldvolvosrule]

Eddie, I'm still planning on attending WTC, I will be riding wednesday thru Saturday. leaving for home on Sat. night. I also could be dragging a few more bodies with me from the great state of Ahnold!! My brother lives in Riverton and he is planning on carving with us too.
I'm also coming up on Dec. 23, riding on the 24, 25 26, where? I do not know. At this point in time I don't know if I will be skiing or carving. I will let you know as the time draws closer.

[eddie]

Where does your brother carve at?

eddie

[oldvolvosrule]

My brother goes carving and skiing at Brighton alot. He has one of those jobs where he is done by 12:00 everyday. He has a my buddy who hooks him up with tickets also. I know he wants to ride other places but the free skiing at Brighton is a strong draw.
He usually carves for a few runs then switches over to the sticks.

[eddie]

It was Feed the Need day; five cans of food and giving two hitch hikers a ride to the top got me on the mountain for nothing around 12:30. My little bro was already there and he was telling me another dude was out carving but I couldn't find him.

I am lucky enough to have a job that lets me out early too or I can change it to where I go in late.

Dude, if you come up around christmas drop me a line. I might be able to squeeeeeeze a half off ticket to The Canyons from my brother. Either trip you take, bring the Oxygen, I just got a Burton FP 185 and am looking for more people with GS boards that want to ride.

eddie

[oldvolvosrule]

Eddie, It wasn't my brother that was at Brighton, he is currently working in San Diego. He is an insurance claims agent so he is inspecting homes that were either partially burned or completely burned and cutting checks to the property owners. He will be down here til the 21st and then heads back home. I know his boss gave him the rest of the month off once he arrives back home and my bro told me that he plans on riding alot, either skis or board.
I will definitely bring my Proton during WTC, I will also be carting my Prior with me. I'm not sure what you have in boards but if you have one I could use during the Christmas break I might be able to go carving one day. I just don't want to pack boards, skis, two pair of boots, clothes and all the other crap with me. If you have something Ic ould use I would pack my hardboots with me and use one of your boards, if that is okay.

[oldvolvosrule]

I was wondering if you were planning on riding this Saturday? I see you sold the Alp 171, What are you riding now? Why no email?

[eddie]

I only have two boards and after taking a close look at the Burton the other day, it needs to get in for a repair. My friend said he will do it for me and since I am not paying anything I wont push him on time. All I have left is my Rossi 171.

I have not been into alpine long enough to aquire a nice quiver. I only wish. But, I can hold my own on the mountain and its hard to find someone to ride with that pushes me, unless it's Billy. Billy and Phil (don't know the guy yet) will blow your mind when you come up for the WTC, then you can see why they used to race for a living.

If you find something to ride, again, let me know and I will see what I can do to get out.

eddie

[kalalex]

oldvolvosrule
,,,
Why no email?? I don't understand this.
Are you the one live in Redland???
As for my boards,,,,I ride Volkl GS 173 till 10 AM,,,and Burton FP 164 afterwards.
Were you coming to Big Bear last Saturday??

I'm going up tomorrow again.(Summit)

Anyone?


nekdut

what's your mammoth scheule like in January?
I wonder if I could join you if situation allows.

[oldvolvosrule]

In your profile you can choose to not have people send you email directly thru the bomber site. According to the response, it seems this is what you elected to do. Saturday?? I was up on Wednesday and the snow was starting to get heavy toward the end of the day. Hopefully the temps will drop this evening so they can blow some snow. I'm the same guy that lives in Redlands. As fo rMammoth, just let me know the dates, I can always arrange time off.

[Thrillkil]

I live in riverside and I'll be at Mountain high night boarding tonight, in order to de-virginize my new 2001 FP I bought from the Burton demo stockpile, never ridden.

[nekdut]

Kalalex: I was just up there these last 4 days. WOW the conditions were GREAT. Friday and today were GREAT carving hardpack. And Sat/sun were wonderful freshies =) Anyway, I dont have a definite plan for January, but I'm thinking one of the last three weekends. I cant do the first 2. Perhaps the 23rd? Go ahead ane email me. We'll discuss this more.

[kalalex]

Good to hear that.
I was at summit last saturday,,,and it was raining hard.
Had to give up after an hour of trying,,,,,snow was too heavy.
I go to Mammoth from 25th to 29th,,,a familty thing.
I'll try to email you around 10th of Jan. if I like Mammoth enough,,,this is my first time there.

[D-Sub]

I know this is an old thread, but Im new to this board and am STOKED to find that theres a forum dedicated to carving! Ive had a burton PJ7 since 95 when I spent a season in Steamboat, and just this year got a Killer Loop GS 180. Just rode it in Mammoth this past week. Snow was choppy as heck due to all the snowfall and I SUCK riding fresh with a hard setup, but on tuesday I managed to find some good turns even after a whole season off-hill due to injuries

anyway, livin in Fullerton. Never taken a hard setup to any local mountains because they always felt too small (or I figured Id get yelled at to SLOW DOWN at summit)

would love to hook up with some folks, especially advanced riders who can help me work on my technique. I can get pretty low and tight, but cant quite get that square shouldered heel turn down yet. some day Ill look like Victoria Jealouse in that old Burton ad:)

[kalalex]

I'm pretty much sure there will be 3 or 4 of us at summit tomorrow. We have a couple of "advanced guys" who might be able to give a few pointers.
Check out http://groups.msn.com/so-calcarvers
It's just a temporary just for storing pics and video files,,,not much there yet.

[Jack1080]

I don't live in Cali yet but I'm planning on moving out there after I graduate in December. What the some nice spots around the LA area.

[oldvolvosrule]

I went up this morning and met a few other carvers but no one was familiar with the website, so I had to educate them. There was one guy there on an all mountain board with what appeared to be TD1s, wearing a red/black jacket. Was this anyone from here? Snow was hero this morning and got chopped up as the day went on. Alex were you there?

Jack1080, here is the 411 on the local carving scene, I feel that Snow Summit has the best facilities for carving in Southern Cal. There are other resorts around like Mtn. High or Bear Mtn(owned by Snow Summit) or Snow Valley, but these places tend to cter to the jibbin, jumpin,twistin,grabbin and floppin set.
If you can do Snow Summit during mid-week the snow stays pretty good all day long but if you go on weekends be sure to get there bright and early for the corduroy cuz it disappears fast.

There are two other areas not quite in the LA area but easily driveable to get there, Mammoth Mtn and June Lake. These two areas are great carving destinations. They have runs there that will not only make your quads burn, your pants will catch on fire. Hope this helps

[gdboytyler]

I hit Snow Summit with my skier friend on Friday. Snow conditions were great. 3 inches of fresh powder on top of the groomed. My friend and I were on the 3rd chair up. I wish I could do that at Mammoth on a powder day!

I tried doing some Euro-carves, but the snow was too soft and I kept sliding out:D It was only the second day on my newly acquired Oxygen Proton GS. I was really surprised how well I could ride that board in the shallow powder and bumps. That Proton is a really versatile board.

I'm going to Summit and Bear again on Sunday. Hopefully I'll meet some fellow carvers.

[D-Sub]

still worn out from mammoth this week. maybe catch some of you guys next week, or better yet during the week. self employed so my time is pretty open. nice

[Ray]

Hi guys,

Used to go to big bear many years ago, but have not been up there for quite some time now.
I would be up for meeting with you guys, maybe during the week. The weekends are just to dangerous.
Where do you usually go?
How many of you?

Let me know, and we shredd together...:D

[Carveman]

Hi, I'm going to Mammoth next week for the 1st time (March 12th.) Would really appreciate any advice on good carving runs. Thanks, Rob

[Ray]

bounce...

[Ray]

Carveman

I am going as well. If you want, you can meet us Sat morning (8:15) at the bottom of chair 2 (Stump Alley)

See ya

Ray

[nekdut]

There's a good chance I'll be there this weekend and the next too. I'll try to meet up with you guys at stump alley.

[D-Sub]

there are some sweet carving runs off chair 25.

stump alley is or main lodge run are nice, but tend to be filled with people. slalom?

[nekdut]

25 is a nice area. Usually quite empty, the top portion is a bit to steep and bumpy for me to carve though.

Some of the side runs of 15 are great: bridges and christmas tree. Empty and a good pitch for carving.

The backside (13,14) is nice when they groom out there. Emtpy too.

I usually dislike coming down stump alley, broadway or anything towards canyon lodge. WAAY to crowded.

[D-Sub]

off 25 as youre getting off the chair, skiers left, the second run to the left, not sure what its called but its not that steep.

15 is aight but way too short!

Ive never taken my board over off 14, but maybe comin back up over to the main lodge..what...12? can see where those would be fun

I didnt even realize they groomed back at 14 cuz whenever Im over there its in a soft setup in the trees!

[oldvolvosrule]

any southern cal carvers want to meet me at Snow Summit on friday morning? I was supposed to be going to Wasatch Trenchin convention but the weather is not too good for flying so I will go local instead, anyone????

[gdboytyler]

Oldvolvosrule,

I don't want to burn a vacation day for a warm/slushy day at Summit.

So I'm planning on going to Summit on Sat (3-6). If you decide to go both days, lets get some runs together.