Euro Grumble 2025 - A Mag Shindig 3/9 - 3/16

[Djongo Unchained]

First, lemme just say last season's mag gathering was a blast and I'm pretty sure everyone would agree.

So we're doing it again because, well, why not?

It's a helluva sweet trip with tons of fun mags, most of whom can ski alright. I kid. There's always a crew of rippers or just aggros ready to bust a move.
The vibe is usually very chill, yet a feeling of excitement permeates the hotel.

Having a large gathering of maggots, defined properly as a 'Grumble', is a constantly changing and interesting dynamic and conversations can be deadly serious or hilariously juvenile.
Lots of drinking choice beer, a suhweet wine selection and multi course fine dining each evening as well as a casual and tasty conti brekky.

And the skiing doesn't suck either. Matter of fact, there's freakin' miles of it in both directions of the valley. Big mountains. BIG.
Last year we had fresh most mornings and a few days with a foot or more. On piste or off, skiing was good to excellent most of the time with a few low vis hilarities ensuing.

Hopefully this thread will explode and the details will start pouring in.

If you've never been to Europe to ski, consider joining in with us at Mt. Lodge Sedrun, mag Vendul's establishment, and it may be the best opportunity you'll have to enjoy skiing in Europe/Switzerland as a rookie.

If you've been before, it's calling you back this year...

C'mon now, get the lead out!

[MyNameIsAugustWest]

Subscribed but a doubtful this year...Djongo knows why.

[singlecross]

Yes, please. I’m scheming for few weeks skiing about on the Continent and will certainly join in on the Grumble.

Will there be waffles?

[Djongo Unchained]

Subscribed but a doubtful this year...Djongo knows why.

...damn man, that bums me out. Where do you ski again? Maybe I'll just come to you.

[byates1]

Sick! Hope all mags are doing well!

Won't interfere w beaver summit #2.

[uglymoney]

Awesome!

Our spring break is the next week as per usual, so we can't make it to the main event with a girl in high school, but we are booked into the Mt Lodge the following week, March 16-22nd. Had enough miles (finally) to pay for nonstop tickets for the 3 of us out of ORD (wife, daughter, and myself) and we have epic local so 5 lift tickets to burn, absolute no brainer, we can't afford not to go.

I sat down to take care of this, and saw this thread pop up at basically the same time! Great minds.

Stoked.

[kokomas]

DJ you rule. MNIAW you also rule. He graces the slopes of Le Magic Vermont btw

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[Danno]

I don't know if I will make the Grumble in 2025, but sure hope to, and if not, will definitely make it some other year.

And anyone on the fence, get off the fence and do it, you will not be disappointed.

[skaredshtles]

Wife and I are about 90% on this. 25th anniversary next March is necessitating a 3-week Swiss ski holiday. We're going to work it around this week in Sedrun.

The prior and tail weeks will be spent at Zermatt and St. Moritz respectively.

Eldest and middle kid *may* fly over to join us for the TRG week.

Haven't been this excited for a ski trip in pretty much forever.

[MyNameIsAugustWest]

...damn man, that bums me out. Where do you ski again? Maybe I'll just come to you.

As Koko said, Magic Mountain, VT. It's not worth the trip unless we have a really good year. Got an update today...things are trending positive. So, instead of doubtful, let's say cautiously hopeful. Also wanting to come back to your neck o' the woods. I did get the full Ikon as positive karma.

[yeahman]

Last year I committed early and was all in for first my first trip to Europe. This year I'm going to see where the chips fall before deciding. Still got La Grave in my sights as a possibility, but combining the two doesn't seem to make much sense. Also have some North American destinations on my bucket list, so if we have an epic winter I may be tempted to stay closer to home. Just going to play the wait and see game.

[whipski]

as per usual this might be my year. falls right around my 70th birthday.

[Buster Highmen]

Clan Highmen represent !
Should have at least 3 members, possibly 4.

For those like Yeahman considering options, there’s a shitload of fantastic skiing within a couple of hours of Rueras like Montafon, Klosters/Davos, Arosa/Lenzerheide and St. Moritz.

[waxoff]

First, lemme just say last season's mag gathering was a blast and I'm pretty sure everyone would agree.

So we're doing it again because, well, why not?

It's a helluva sweet trip with tons of fun mags, most of whom can ski alright. I kid. There's always a crew of rippers or just aggros ready to bust a move.
The vibe is usually very chill, yet a feeling of excitement permeates the hotel.

Having a large gathering of maggots, defined properly as a 'Grumble', is a constantly changing and interesting dynamic and conversations can be deadly serious or hilariously juvenile.
Lots of drinking choice beer, a suhweet wine selection and multi course fine dining each evening as well as a casual and tasty conti brekky.

And the skiing doesn't suck either. Matter of fact, there's freakin' miles of it in both directions of the valley. Big mountains. BIG.
Last year we had fresh most mornings and a few days with a foot or more. On piste or off, skiing was good to excellent most of the time with a few low vis hilarities ensuing.

Hopefully this thread will explode and the details will start pouring in.

If you've never been to Europe to ski, consider joining in with us at Mt. Lodge Sedrun, mag Vendul's establishment, and it may be the best opportunity you'll have to enjoy skiing in Europe/Switzerland as a rookie.

If you've been before, it's calling you back this year...

C'mon now, get the lead out!

This is great news for me, Scott!

I will pencil the dates in my calendar, and once back in office next week after vacation, I'll block it. Would love a re-run of this years gathering!

F4ck, I don't even have to search for flights you know, hehe!

Skeleton plan as of now, is to bring fewer pairs of skis, but more beer!

Thanks for making it happen, again!

[cat in january]

Looking forward to returning. Fun skiing, good food and great people