What has become of the plans for a midwest mini?
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What has become of the plans for a midwest mini?
I dunno? there was a lot of talk of a mini at mt. bohemia, seeing that it has the most decent vert/snow, but consensus seemed that it was too far, and maybe a boyne or nubs mini would be better, then serchmont was thrown in there, because of some of the touring possibilities.
I am up to attend pretty much where ever it happens. I will be gone in europe skiing jan 7- 23 and then gone to utah on pres week in feb.
INDY
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Originally Posted by INDY GS
I'd be up for a Boyne or Nubs meet. Have fun skiing in Europe Indy!
I'd go to Nub's or (shudder) Boyne, but jeebus, i think we can be a little more ambitious (although I guess that's easy for me to say)
most people wanted searchmont....... but I think lower MI is a better idea........
I'm up north every weekend so wherever it is I'l probably be within a half hour or so of it
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Originally Posted by bigsugar
are you shuddering at the thought of going to highlands or mountain?
because mtn is way better than highlands............by a lot..........
Either one really......
Yeah...it's all just comparing one turd to another
I guess it's just a matter of which turd has the least offensive odor
and which you prefer
I guess I prefer Canadian turds.....or maybe Keweenaw turds.
Actually according to the poll that was posted, the majority wanted Bohemia, but the majority of the people actually posting wanted Searchmont. I would do Bohemia, but for the time that it would take to get me to Michigan, I could almost be to Loveland. Either Feb. or March are best for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by A-wreck
c'mon you wussies. suck it up and drive to bohemia ;)
I dont think I could make it to boyne or anywhere in nothern lower MI because I am not gonna drive 5 hours to ski nubs when its 45 min to bohemia.
how about this? a mini mini, brule is going to open up relatively soon and they always open way early and its always a friday and its always free. Anyone want to meet up and ski 200 vert of manmade ice?
edit: whoa, got my name changed already....ahhh much better, thanks owens!
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Originally Posted by crashnburn'd
Yeah you could be at Stowe, VT in the time it takes to get to bohemia from Detroit............but whatever.............I guess I'd rather cross an internaional border(searchmont) than drive 11 1/2 hours(bohemia)
AND I ALMOST FORGOT............Those fuckers at bohemia lied to me last year about thier coverage.......they said it was great and there was tons of snow, so I booked the trailside cabin for my friends and I............
I wanted to be sure of the coverage so I called information and asked for random people who live in the area................so It's christmas morning and I'm telling people "HI and merry christmas I'm an asshole from downstate.......any skiers in this household?" the one I found said there was dirt all over the hill........they lied..........they took my money for the cabin.........and when I called and asked AGAIN about the coverage I told them I talked to Joe Blow in copper harbor and he said blah blah ............they hung up on me
Didn't mean to make you mad man... Just stating the facts for me. This is exactly what I thought would happen when I posted the original question. The midwest is too damn big and too damn short to make it viable for everyone. Definately sucks that they would lie about the coverage at Bohemia too.
Rip-
I may be up there once or twice this year... As for Brule, depends on when they open.
Fine.
I'll have my own damn mini at Searchmont with my dog.
And I don't even have a dog.
Does someone have a dog I can borrow?
I'm so lonely............
Here lies my problem, except that in stead of almost Loveland, I have all of Colorado...Quote:
Originally Posted by crashnburn'd
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Originally Posted by crashnburn'd
was it the "but....whatever" that made me sound mad........sorry...I was actually agreeing with you.........I just find it hard to believe that bohemia is so sick that it warrants driving like six hours longer than it would take to get to searchmont......or somewhere closer
I've skied at both quite a bit..........I can honestly say that Searchmont would be better for a summit type gathering...........terrain is just about as good, and there would be stuff to do after 4:30.
I agree that the midwest is too damn big to please everyone. If it's at searchmont, I'll prolly be there, if it's at Bohemia, maybe. If it is at Boyne or nubs, definately. Brule for one run of manmade ice, Nope, but you guys that are w/in an hour or so have a blast.
Nohills, yes I plan to have lots of fun in Europe.
INDY
Since we're kinda handicapped by driving times to a handfull of worthwhile resorts, Zac & I'd be willing to drive to pretty much anywhere the mini is. It's gonna be a long drive in any case.
I'm down for Bohemia, Boyne, Nubs, or Searchmount assuming dates don't conflict with a mid-term or something. I'd definitely like to do something cheap like a campsite though.
personally, I am not so up for winter camping in the midwest, we could all split a cabin/house rental, or get rooms in Petosky if there is enough interest in Boyne/nubs.
You bringing the little ripper? I'd have to bring the whole fam damily. I'd be up for splitting lodging.Quote:
Originally Posted by INDY GS
You should drive down to Welch Village on the weekends. I'll keep an eye out for a scary black man with a red shirt. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FNG
Anyone who's down for Bohemia in February or early March either PM me or send me an email at paskebatgmaildawtcom... I'll see if I can do something if the numbers warrant it.
Might be kinda cool to coincide it with the Midwestern Rep show. Maybe score some media/shop passes and get some free shwag.
If Searchmont is chosen, couch and floorspace can be provided at the Casa de Bigsugar.
edit: for those with financial concerns.......the drive from my house is like a half hour. No biggie, we do it 3-4 times a week.
My votes Bohemia, mid feb would be a nice time since they will still be getting snow and it will probably be above zero.
Depends what my wife cares to do. If she is up for a ski weekend with a whole bunch of interweb strangers, than probobly yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nohillsnearby
We will be deciding alot closer to the weekend as winter is always busy for us (read, me gone skiing all the darn time) and I have two extended vacations this winter. If the mini is Boyne/nubs I know of some rentals that are fairly affordable that acomodate two familys.
How many kids do you have and their ages?
Three kids, Boy 43 ;) Girl 12 yo, Boy 8 yo. OK, so the first kid listed is Mr Nohills. I know I wouldn't escape the house for a ski weekend without my family. THere would be hell to pay upon my return.Quote:
Originally Posted by INDY GS
Once again I must cast my vote for Searchmont. I honestly can't imagine driving 12 hours to Bohemia. I'd be doing the drive solo so it would be almost a 2 day trip.
The touring alone in Searchmont is crazy. Many many freshies to be had for free. It is surronded by state forest? Maybe have a dual Summit with the majority at Searchmont and then a carpool trip to spilt gas and driving time between mags?
What's the touring like? I'm a solid blue skier (or gaper, if you prefer)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sublime
It vaires from trees to maybe some glades. I've hiked a bit in the surrounding area and snowshoes/pack were a must. Searchmont rents out shoes for like 10 bucks a day. We hiked down the road to the powerline clearing across from the mountain and skied that. It was a very sweet memorable experance, first time i've ever hiked for my turns. But it has pretty much everything and i'm sure you could handle it.
I'm sure big could give more info on the touring in the area.
its ambitious, but what about some lake-effect snow/sand dune bc skiing.
http://www.nps.gov/slbe/LkM_look.gif
http://www.purplebutterflies.com/mic...dunesover1.jpg
http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module...DunePic2_2.jpg
i sand-skied the saugatuck dunes this summer (http://tetongravity.com/forums/showt...highlight=dune) and wouldnt mind goofing around over there w/ some snow on top-- not really sure how that would work though.
A-reck-- you said you'd be up for it yea?
Just an idea
Plans for this have been in the works ever since your dune skiing thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ty Webb
I know there are some cool bowls and places we could build kickers.
If you don't have anyone to go with, you are welcome to join us when we go.
sublime: where are you driving from?
I'm not a real big fan of going to canada..........but some friends and I have been kicking around the idea of going to searchmont this year. The mini might be the right kind of motivation I/WE need to get there.
Otherwise: If anyone is interested, we could take a private jet from Detroit to Houghton (30 mins from bohemia). 8 people= $250 per person. Yes I actually have investigated this. Yes I know how far fetched/ridiculous this sounds, but Bohemia is FACKING FAR.
a-reck
dec 15 - jan 17 i'll be around and up for a trip
shoot me a pm if any plans are made
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Originally Posted by Ty Webb
check.....
Touring is quite good.................no question that it is really the only place in the midwest to do it. Most of the land is split between privately owned (although nobody cares if you ski on their land.....although some people like you to ask) power company owned (which pretty much equals public land) and Queen's Land, which is similar in regards to management to BLM land. Also, if we don't want to hike all the time for turns, I do know people with sleds.....Canadians are friendly and generous. As far as inbounds is concerned, there is stuff that rivals Bohemia.........and there are also nice long groomers of varying pitch. It's actually very family friendly....if you have non-skiing or new to skiing family, Searchmont has an excellent, and inexpensive, ski school (it must be awesome, I teach there). The grooming and snowmaking has improved a lot in the last two years, as well as the park (there are actually two parks now, one with big hits and rails and one with smaller hits and a pipe). Lodging on property is available, and there are multi-family accomodations available. There are also nearby (within 5 minutes) condo/cabin rentals. There is a bar at Searchmont, which is cool, and they had pretty good restaurant setup last year (not sure if they're doing that again this year....you can buy groceries in the soo if you need to). Soo Canada is a city of about 80,000 that has lots of bars and a couple strip joints for those who may be interested. It's about half an hour away from Searchmont. Soo Michigan is the same distance, but there is the border crossing........95% of the time the border is a non-issue. Takes about 5 minutes to get across usually. If you really want to make this summit on the cheap, my house is available.....it's a college student home so don't expect a mint on your pillow. But it'll be free......we can also car pool up to Searchmont from my house. Liek I said before we do it 3-4 times a week. Oh, and if you're under 21, you can still drink at the bars, as long as your 19, but often you can get away with it if you're younger too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sublime