N.i.c.e. 2012

[Steve Prokopiw]

Nearly all of the usual suspects gathered for a great picnic and a productive meeting about organizing a great event for 2012.That and some fun wake boarding(which I have not done in 10 years) all took place in a place I should have been to sooner.Garfield Bay is a sweet little base to spend a day at the lake from.Thanks to Kram for supplying and driving the boat!

I am excited at the prospects discussed for N.I.C.E. 2012.Stay tuned for news/discussion on this thread.:-)

BTW It's actually Russ(pusbag) Troy(b0ardski) and Mark(Kram) running the show but some of us are helping out with video and clinics and such...

[Pusbag]

Had a few meetings now. Got an itinerary hashed out, will post as soon as it is finalized. Going to be way better than last year which was well enjoyed and attended.Adding more too it rather than taking away. Mainly rearranging things for better flow. Will be finalizing everything with Schweitzer next week. Going to be basically the same as far as dates and times Feb 20 - 26. Mon - Sun. Hope everybody has had a wonderful summer, even though I wished the snow never melted. More too come soon! P.S. It is called the North Idaho Carving Event so as much as Steve would like to give us credit he is as much involved as any of us. Thanks Bro!!!

[Pusbag]

Howdy Fellow Rutmaker's,
Almost got our calander of events for the week finalized. Was up at Schweitzer yesterday and i will do a meeting with the resorts management and finalize the calander later this week. Will post the calander as soon as it is ready. Going to be lots of new stuff this year like a few clinics to either improve your skills or try hardboots for the first time.There will also ge a ton of giveaways,raffles,a band,and other festivities during our totaly gnarly dinner party on friday night. Should be great odds to win a new deck and have alot of fun. Will keep it somewhat cost effective, hoping to keep it $20 or less for everything except drinks but including dinner. Schweitzer approved this event for us last year with a review every two years. We had a strong first year with 40+ carvers coming from all around the USA !! We need to have as big of a turnout as we can in hopes of securing us a spot to host a annual event from now on. Please pass on the word and help keep carving alive in the snowboard world!!!

[Sultan Guy]

Had a great time last year.
I will try and make it again and hopefully bring others from the Seattle area.

Thanks for organizing this!

[kinpa]

I just have one request to make it better..... who has it in with Mother Nature???? brrrrrr........

I'll be there.... probably not the whole week, but I'll be there somehow.... as far as I'm concerned, the early load made it all worthwhile!

[Pusbag]

By far the early loads were very fun and will definitely be happening again this year. I will be talking with Schweitzer soon and will try for more early load privledges and see about renting our own run for the day as well. Feel free to post ideas on here we are flexible that way. About the weather I also hope it isn't so cold and don't think I can say that about the powder though. Once a pow pig always a pow pig.

[Oceangirl]

So your wives aren't coming to NICE? Maybe you didn't get them the right present for the holidays? I received a great SIMS board! This is in addition to the F2 I was given by my loving husband a few years ago!
So when we are done with SES and a trip to the coast for surfing, we will try to make it back in time!

[kinpa]

hahahahahaha! yeah, I need to find a man like that..... my gear is OLD! but it's ok.... it works...

[Pusbag]

Looks like we might get quite a few female carvers for a day of trencin' it up. If you both showed along with 2 or 3 others that showed interest in a womens ride, we might need to start a hot hardbooter girl calender or something. At least us guys will be jealous.

[kinpa]

Looks like we might get quite a few female carvers for a day of trencin' it up. If you both showed along with 2 or 3 others that showed interest in a womens ride, we might need to start a hot hardbooter girl calender or something. At least us guys will be jealous.

Haven't seen grayontray posting recently..... anyone know if she'll be joining us for NICE this year?????

And Pus..... who do you have lined up for the photographer for this so called calender?????

[b0ardski]

Finally talked to Fran yesterday and the condo is available. will start an new thread for reservations soon, should get it down to $50+/- per bed.
If a few girls show up maybe we can get Becki on the harboots too.

PS wifes, gfs, young'uns, any and all ski carvers are encouraged to show up, there'll be a few ladies to hang with.

[mike g.]

Kram, Put me down for an xl.

Busta, are you bring the oxxess you just bought. I'll show you how to ride it. And are you staying in town again this year.

mike

[buster]

mike g, i'm not bringing the oxess with me, it's going to be waiting there for me.
we'll be staying at howards again. see you there.

[mtnbumvbc]

Hey Guys -

How do I go about getting discount lift tickets. I tried purchasing tickets on line using the promotional code on the first page of this thread, and it didn't take it.

Tae

[kram]

For lift tickets you will need to get a discount lift ticket voucher from one of us. With that voucher you can get a multi day pass. For Tues and Thur 8am early loads your will need to get you tickets the day before because the ticket window opens at 8:30

[Pusbag]

Just a quick note. I am working on a digital calendar of events for this years event. Will be emailing to the rest of the organizers before posting online as to avoid any mistakes. I will put on our facebook page as well as here, as long as my computer skills let me. Early loads is on tues-thurs weather pending of course. Giving away a bunch of great stuff at our swag party on friday evening. See you all soon.

[Pusbag]

We are only doing one color this year. My favorite one from last years was flourecent green.

[kinpa]

I'd like one as long as it isn't black (I have a ton of black t-shirts already!). Size Large, please

[Pusbag]

Computer crashing on me has made putting the week long calendar an issue. Anybody who I emailed it to already please try to post on here please or email me and I will give you log in info for facebook. Might be easier to post there then just a link here on BOL. Mon - meet up and ride in the mornings with photos and lunchTues. - early loads at 8 am photos and lunch Wed. - group rides 1 for advanced and beginners too photos lunchThur. - early loads photos lunch womens group free pizza party ( thanks ENT)Fri. - photos lunch dinner party ( only $12 comes with dinner and chance to win some bigger prizes)Sat. - C.N.A.R. Game day (in honor of skes) photos boarder gates for us on nastar lunch big air showSun. - pow day boarder gates for us on nastar lunch Everyday we will be meeting @ the clocktower and coffe shop and some laps on chair 2 which opens @ 830am. Freeriding with a photographer @ a specific location and time. we will have calendars printed and available on site. Demos will also be available just contact us. Please sign up for ride groups so we can have them run smoothly. Drinks in taps after riding of course. 20% discount ticket vouchers available from us only. 10% off lodging online with code word: trench. Call if any questions russ 208-290-8023.

[two_ravens]

Sounds like you guys have a super event lined up!!! I so wish I could come up....

So... does anyone need a very special fuschia one piece suit for C.N.A.R. day? I can't imagine ever using it again myself, but it's a super easy way to earn 5000 points! I'm 5'7" and 125 lbs and it fits.... about as well as it can, really.

(Sorry, not giving up the one person hot tub though - you'll have to get your own!)

Have fun!!!

[b0ardski]

we'll be doing a radio spot at 8;30 +/- this morning on 95.3 KPND to promote NICE and discuss the event and carving gear and invite anyone to come and carve with us next week

[NWboarder]

"NICE" work gents!!! you guys sounded great and made not only the event sound super interesting but hardbooting in general as well. I feel like a part of an elite group. Thanks for the Mt. Spokane shout-out! See you next week.

[Steve Prokopiw]

I'm excited to be coming up next week.A reminder to those interested;I will be leading an ADVANCED CLINIC on Wednesday at 1:00.I was thinking that the participants and I can get a head start on the clinic by eating lunch together.

I will have an extra gopro camera mount with me if anyone would like to view themselves from a great perspective for observing movement patterns.If you have your own gopro camera it can be inserted into the mount too.I will only have one gopro camera with me but people can take turns with that one.If someone else does have a gopro hd camera,we can have two at a time going,which could be very productive providing video to pay dividends toward skill development in the future:-)

[Pusbag]

I believe the advanced group is open to any carver with gear looking to improve there riding. While the begginers is for 1st timers and will come with gear as well as long as we have the right size. Steve please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Pusbag]

We are doing a dinner party on friday feb 24 @ longbridge grill down in sandpoint starts @ 7pm. Costs $12 comes with dinner but not drinks. We need a head count to reserve it for us. Please respond to this so we can get a head count. Great carving today too FYI.

[kinpa]

We are doing a dinner party on friday feb 24 @ longbridge grill down in sandpoint starts @ 7pm. Costs $12 comes with dinner but not drinks. We need a head count to reserve it for us. Please respond to this so we can get a head count. Great carving today too FYI.

Count me in..... and I just scored a sweet deal at the Howard Johnson's for $35 a night on Priceline.com !!!!! SOOOOOOO ready for vacation!!!! Any news on which chair for early load on Tuesday? I, for one, hope that it's that same one as last year.... good runs, good visibility from the chair and base area!

and FYI.... I was chained to the desk today! boo hoo.... riding tomorrow though!!!

[buster]

Alberta and I are in for dinner.

[b0ardski]

only 1 for dinner here on fri. Becki will be at lookout since she was clinicing at schwietzer this week end.

[slopetool]

Please count me in for dinner too. looking forward to seeing you guys on Wed.!

[Steve Prokopiw]

Count me in for Friday.I'm not sure I can do more than Tues,Wed and then come back up on Friday,but I will play it by ear.Pray for slightly cold and sunny!