2007 summit dates and place

**FrankZappa** · 06-29-2006, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

Silverton won't be unguided until April 5. But, and I am executing the royal presumption here, I suspect that Aaron would be willing to work some deals for us.

Oops. I was thinkin' it was just Jan-Feb for some reason. Oh well, there's unlimited unguided all around - you just have to earn it.

**Buster Highmen** · 06-29-2006, 12:34 PM

By the Order of Curmudgeons Without Boarders, the Consortium of Gentlemen and various other occult and obscure organizations, I hereby nominate that thrutchmeister, that lost Osmond, that mistaken for Brady, that purveyor of all that is noble and good in Maggotdom,

>>>> Yossarian

As the Annointed, Disjointed, Wholly Appointed Czar of Summit 2007.

(Note that I will be free most of March and if the snow's good, you'll know where I'll be).
(credit to jibij for the Brady omission).

**FrankZappa** · 06-29-2006, 12:39 PM

seconded

**The AD** · 06-29-2006, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by robokill1981

cheap lodging can be found in all places besides Telluride.

I'll ask Oprah if we can use her place. Problem solved.

**jibij** · 06-29-2006, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

I hereby nominate that thrutchmeister, that lost Brady, that purveyor of all that is noble and good in Maggotdom,

>>>> Yossarian

As the Annointed, Disjointed, Wholly Appointed Czar of Summit 2007.

Fixed, and thirded (although I suspect he has no time).

I might actually get to attend a big summit. woohooo

**Buster Highmen** · 06-29-2006, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by The AD

I'll ask Oprah if we can use her place. Problem solved.

She sold it a while ago.

**leroy jenkins** · 06-29-2006, 01:04 PM

Damn I'm liking how this is going, lotsa suggestions for colorado, and a few for montucky, so I might actually be able to go to a summit. Since I'm poor and have to go to school, anywhere else pretty much rules it out for me.

I'll agree with all the votes for colorado, and add that I could probably hook up a couple mags with free day tickets, and a few more with discounted tickets. The best thing abut CO for a summit, seams to be the fact that it is pretty centrally located between UT, WY, and whatever midwest mags might make the trip. Pretty easy access for all.

Bozeman would also be an awesome place for a summit. Not quite as easy access, but a few awesome resorts, if the snows good, fun nightlife, and hasn't seen a summit, or mini yet that i know of.

**MOHSHSIHd** · 06-29-2006, 01:10 PM

after looking at the thread I think we can safely say it will be in CO....

Wont be able to do any of the weekday jaunts unfortunately.....

**Yossarian** · 06-29-2006, 01:15 PM

I might be able to help organize in CO, but I'm not 100% sure yet that I can commit. I'll think about it. People should know in advance that if I do, it also doesn't guarantee my attendence! Like woodsy, I don't like big crowds (e.g. more than about 4 people, ha), at least on the hill.

That said, after a little more thought, my guess is that CB would be more affordable than Aspen as the mid-week central CO area of choice. However, it is also further from Denver. But then, that's the whole point of putting central CO in the middle of the loop - so that the weekend people and working "suckers" can get to the summit wherever it may be at the bookends.

I dunno, I'll chew on it a bit. No promises from this corner on leading the charge...yet.

First and foremost, is CO really the choice? Lots of input from the same people in this thread...perhaps we need to get more input from the rest... Bozeman would be cool too - you've got Bridger, Big Sky, and Moonlight all there, and a maggot day at Turner wouldn't be totally farfetched...

CB and Aspen do also both suffer from no-snow stretches...the old "donut" effect... Something to think about.

**Buzzworthy** · 06-29-2006, 01:29 PM

Sucker here.

CO would be cool. I have only been to Breck, Keystone, Copper and Vail. Love to see more.

But with Sucker status, this would be a long weekend trip, front or back end.

Woodsy, they will lose me first, on purpose. So if you get lost too, we can meet for a meeting and go powder hunting.

How is Silverton on a snowboard? I know there is lots of hiking, sorry, Silverton noob. I have an AT ski setup, but I go uphill better than I go downhill on them 2 planks.

Thank you for taking my mind away to the gates of powder, at least for a moment.

I am so far ahead of myself writing this right now anyway.

**Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo** · 06-29-2006, 01:35 PM

If Colorado is the place and people pull through Aspen, I can get us a discounted Hut trip if anyone is interested. If people are only in Aspen for a few days they may want to stick to the resorts but if not let me know. I just need to know the dates people are interested in. Also realize that the most people any hut can hold would be 16 people and some hold even less. Just something to consider since next winter has already filled up fast.

**Woodsy** · 06-29-2006, 01:38 PM

sorry Yo,
I was kidding, but Buster likes to proclomate.....
and we had a good sized group @ soli, but it didnt last long...

lets give it a week of discussion and then posta poll, that way people who are gone for the weekend, etc can comment.
if you are strongly for and especially from CO or MT spec out the week to 10 days as you think it would work best so those voting have some knowledge to vote with.
I think either option would rock

**divegirl** · 06-29-2006, 01:47 PM

I am in for the COLORADO Summit, 2007.

I believe CO was second place to Whistler last year, so it's only proper that it be the location of the summit this year!

My calendar is wiiiiiide open, so as soon as someone picks a date, let me know!!

Yoss - good circut of events. This year, I'm bringing my backcountry gear. And my downhill gear. Hopefully we'll drive out there - just makes things easier. Can't wait to ski with SheRa again.

**FrankZappa** · 06-29-2006, 02:19 PM

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**P_McPoser** · 06-29-2006, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by divegirl

I am in for the COLORADO Summit, 2007.

I believe CO was second place to Whistler last year, so it's only proper that it be the location of the summit this year!

My calendar is wiiiiiide open, so as soon as someone picks a date, let me know!!

Yoss - good circut of events. This year, I'm bringing my backcountry gear. And my downhill gear. Hopefully we'll drive out there - just makes things easier. Can't wait to ski with SheRa again.

If you drive, I'm down as a gas-sharer or 4wd vehicle provider.

**StroupSkier** · 06-29-2006, 02:39 PM

I'll be out there for 2 weeks around new years and 3 weeks in feb. I might bring my Subaru and could offer AWD transportation, but I wouldn't be able to make it in March.

**Rontele** · 06-29-2006, 02:54 PM

I vote for Colorado, but that is easy because I will be here for the entire month of March on break.

**Buster Highmen** · 06-29-2006, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Yossarian

Like woodsy, I don't like big crowds (e.g. more than about 4 people, ha), at least on the hill..

I'm known for leading "the wave" everywhere I go.

**leroy jenkins** · 06-29-2006, 03:23 PM

If this is going down in CO, then march 12-16 would work best, since thats when I will be home on spring break. If its in montucky, then pretty much any week but that would work. If its anywhere else, I probably won't be going.

**adam** · 06-29-2006, 03:37 PM

Like always, the loveland crew will be able to hook everyone up with a substantial amount of comp tickets.

**SafteySquad** · 06-29-2006, 03:56 PM

Another vote for CB. At the Nuggets season opener they give out free vouchers for lift tickets for CB. Last year I got about 20 vouchers, so if enough mags go to the game we could probably get enough tickets for most everybody.

**funkendrenchman** · 06-29-2006, 04:08 PM

One vote for Aspen... as I will probably be there.

Pros:
-central location
-great terrain, in bounds and out
-not crowded
-good nightlife
-might be cool to correspond the dates with the Snowmass Freeride Series finals

Cons:
- Expensive (renting a few condos might make it a bit cheaper)
- dry periods, but hell Tahoe had one during the Summit
- 3.5 hours from DIA

Arapahoe Basin is okay, but only for a day or two. Summit County has weak terrain. Vail is crowded and flat unless you ski the backcountry. Crested Butte is kind of far and usually gets the least amount of snow.

**BushwackerinPA** · 06-29-2006, 04:20 PM

Dimple Dell Rd
Sandy, UT 84092-4923, US Revise | New Directions
End

Aspen, CO US Revise | New Directions

Total Est. Time: 6 hours, 56 minutes

Total Est. Distance: 399.04 miles

Sandy, UT US Revise | New Directions
End

Bozeman, MT US Revise | New Directions

Total Est. Time: 6 hours, 51 minutes

Total Est. Distance: 421.73 miles

I will be able to make either for at least 2 days, probably more. For the Utards the drive is the same....... between the 2 tops picks so far.