Yo Lci!!

[pcdenver]

stopped off at ski patrol after riding sunday and made the observation
that perhaps reducing the Only Run Open on lift 2 (by setting a line/poles down
the hill) might not be a good idea. That perhaps funneling the masses into
a constrained space might lead to some problems.

i think the more we can put our voices out there, nicely, the better off
we'll be.

[inkaholic]

Thanks PCDenver, your "nice" voice got the Family Fun Race cancelled this coming Saturday. Way to go.

Ink
















Just funnin'. It wasn't PCdenver's fault but the race has been cancelled.

[pcdenver]

i beg to differ.

the first thing i do is ALWAYS compliment the ski patrol on doing a great job at loveland. always.

next i mention that i've been riding for here for 15 years and i appreciate being able to be here.

then i put out whatever observation i've got going.

it's always positive; it's never negative.

on sunday, i talked to a patroller i don't know, who said he'd mention it to Pip.
that's the whole story.

[inkaholic]

Just funnin'. It wasn't PCdenver's fault but the race has been cancelled.

PC, this was at the bottom. I know that it wasn't your fault. Just playin' with ya a bit, that's all. Sorry if I got you worked up buddy.

Ink

[pcdenver]

oh. somehow i missed that.

in any case, if i have to take out my badge, there's gonna
be trouble --

[inkaholic]

We'll be seeing you at Lovey Sunday

KarverKai is looking forward to seeing you two!

Prototypes from Red Oak Development, LLC will be out again. I think Ice will be on the Virus 183 and I will be riding the 174. These have Tretraglide Race Base and Superglide technology in them resulting in a waxless base. Initial tests last week were near ROD expectation with the 174 and AT skis working well. Glide was not hindered like the original version. These would glide smoothly and cleanly.

Ink

[Angie]

KarverKai is looking forward to seeing you two!

Ink

[jp1]

Just wanted to say "Thanks Again to the LCI & ALL the others I met & rode with this trip".
Had a Great time here as usual, some day I will be here permanently.
Wasn't as lucky with the coverage as last year, but still got out every day & leaving in one piece this time ..
Blue Mt. (local bump in Pa.) opens this weekend, so barring 65* weather back home my season will be started !?
If any of you are ever unfortunate enough to have to come east (NJ/Pa.) look me up.
I'll show you what the 'Highest Vertical in Pennsylvania' is like .

"Happy Holidays to ALL" -- jp1

[pcdenver]

safe travels
good to make some turns with you
come back soon

(cuz i, for one, won't be in jersey soon)

[D.T.]

Just wanted to say "Thanks Again to the LCI & ALL the others I met & rode with this trip".
Had a Great time here as usual, some day I will be here permanently.

Sorry I missed you, again. Glad to hear you had a good time.

[D.T.]

looking at riding Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday...

[inkaholic]

Sat and Sun for me. KK possibly on Sat, def on Sun.

Ink

[big mario]

In for tomorrow, looking foward to giving Kevins 185 Kessler a spin, as well as seeing MR. AWESOME tearing it up on my virus
mario

[mattj]

I'm in for Sunday as well.

[inkaholic]

conditions today. D.T., Ice, Mr. Awesome and I railing turns. Good comments from outsiders. Various boards under various riders. Good times for sure.

We are all a bit upset with Lovey though since they no longer pour the official recovery drink of the LCI.

Lookin' forward to tomorrow.

Ink

[jp1]

What, No Coca Porter ...........What's Up With That, How will you be able to ride consecutive days without a 'recovery drink'

[D.T.]

Shelly is sick, so sadly, I must send our regrets for tomorrow.

Ink - I'll give you a call on Monday or Tuesday. Need to drop off that package we discussed and pick-up the prototypes.

What, No Coca Porter ...........What's Up With That, How will you be able to ride consecutive days without a 'recovery drink'

Rumor has it that one of the national breweries talked Lovey into buying their product instead of Tommyknockers.

I propose that we move the post-ride libations to Idaho Springs. I'll be dropping Lovey management a note in the next few days, letting them know my displeasure with their decision. I'm thinking about nixing my daily breakfast in protest...

[inkaholic]

for helping me after my collision to day. Tony, thank you for taking KarverKai and keeping him occupied and sugared up. Everyone else, thanks for sticking with me and giving your witness views to patrol. I appreciate ALL you guys. Matt, Angie, Jim, Art, sorry to put a damper on the day but thanks for helping out and being there for KK and I.

You are all great friends. Thanks!

Oh yeah, I'm doing ok tonight and we got KK a small set of Salomon ski boots this afternoon.

Ink

[Angie]

Matt, Angie, Jim, Art, sorry to put a damper on the day but thanks for helping out and being there for KK and I.

Trust me, after the past few days Jim and I have had - you DID NOT put a damper on anything as far as we're concerned. We are just so thankful that you are alright, which is more important than any missed run!

Despite the unexpected happenings of today, it was still great to see everyone before the holidays. Jim's birthday was yesterday, and it was pretty sh*tty with that whole waking up to a blazing barn fire at 6 am, so this was a nice way to recover and see some friends and get our minds off yesterday's craziness, so we have to say thanks to the LCI too!

Happy holidays, guys!

PS can't wait to see KK rip on actual hard boots and plates!

[oldvolvosrule]

Sorry to hear about the collision Ink. Hope you are doing better, glad to hear that it didn't put you out for the season like others here on the message board.

How did it happen, hit from behind??

Heal fast, heal stronger!

OVR

[inkaholic]

Sorry to hear about the collision Ink. Hope you are doing better, glad to hear that it didn't put you out for the season like others here on the message board.

How did it happen, hit from behind??

Heal fast, heal stronger!

OVR

OVR,

I'm feeling like I got hit by a truck when it was only a 48yr old female skier. Took her right knee to my right rear ribcage, just under the shoulder blade. I walked away with some bruising, she got carted off in an ambulance with knee/leg destruction. I'll be back out as soon as I can get away from work again.

I was heelside after seeing a clear signal from PCDenver, she was coming in straight from the merge lane and T-Boned me. I was the downhill rider.

When are you coming out? Happy Holidays if you don't make it out yet.

Ink

[scrapster]

Wow, that explains why I didn't run into you guys (and gals) after I met Big Mario in the parking lot that morning. I thought some weird, hardbooter alien abduction had occurred. Sorry to hear things went so terribly awry, AND that I didn't get to meet all of you.

On the other hand, I did have a pleasant day riding with two older skiers I met while staying in Frisco. And we were all taken by Loveland--what a stunning mountain. I can only imagine what it's like when the whole resort is open.

Well, all the more reason for me to come back! I hope everyone recovers from what sounds like a series of unfortunate events.

[ExcelsiorTheFathead]

I had a great time meeting "The Regulars" and thank everyone for the great hospitality. I ended up in the Valley riding Switchback until 2PM.

[John E]

Ink - hope that you (and the skier that hit you) will be OK. You guys are some of the most careful riders I know. If this can happen to you, it can happen to anyone.

Heal fast.

[oldvolvosrule]

After reading of Ink's experience and watching two of my local fellow carvers get hit from behind on Sunday I think I am only going to break out the alpine board on mid-week days and use the carving skis on the weekends. It is just too crazy here at the local resorts on a weekend unless you are out there at first light!

I did ride my board for a brief spell last weekend but was skittish the entire time I was on it. Looking over my shoulder, looking for the straightliner who suddenly appears going mach 10.

When I am on snow skis I am one of the faster ones on the mtn and the risk of getting hit from behind is significantly reduced.

I just don't want to be knocked out of commision this early in the season.

[John E]

Looks like an UPSLOPE! We got about 12" in Lafayette. Loveland is reporting only 3".

[inkaholic]

Looks like an UPSLOPE! We got about 12" in Lafayette. Loveland is reporting only 3".

20-22" here in Evergreen. 3 1/2 hours to get the driveways and parking areas cleared. Tomorrow...snowshoe Evergreen Mtn with the board and ride POW!!

Ink

[big mario]

Headin' up monday morning for a few before it gets too stoopid
mario

[amazoncarve]

Will try to head over to Loveland Monday, would like to see some of "my own" for a change....have the Epic pass so have been mostly at the Basin due to the lack of crowds, but there's still a terrible lack of terrain open, and have yet to ever ride Loveland.

[inkaholic]

In for a while tomorrow with Bigs. Also Tues, Thurs with KK and possibly Concussed.

Ink