Just wondering if there are any Chicago area skiers on this site 
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8/12/06 at 12:55am
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Chicago area skiers???
8/13/06 at 6:48am
Yes, there a lot of us on this site! Welcome
8/13/06 at 9:34am
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Most definitely.
Rick, I thought Vertical Drop packed you up into storage every summer when they put the patio furniture out. Should be at least 3 more months until we see you posting
Rick, I thought Vertical Drop packed you up into storage every summer when they put the patio furniture out. Should be at least 3 more months until we see you posting
8/13/06 at 9:48am
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Originally Posted by imabum2
 Just wondering if there are any Chicago area skiers on this site
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Michael
8/13/06 at 12:14pm
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- Location: Illinois
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I'm here. Ski Alpine Valley most of the time. I did make it to Wilmot late last season. I plan on buying the skiingwisconsin.com "Gold Card Coupon Book" this year and try a few other places.
8/13/06 at 3:54pm
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We aught to consider an Epic gathering this winter.
Michael
Michael
8/13/06 at 3:56pm
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Alpine Valley here.
8/13/06 at 4:53pm
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Originally Posted by barrettscv
We aught to consider an Epic gathering this winter.
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8/13/06 at 7:05pm
Yea, It get's around Aug 1st and I come out of hibernation. This year with a really cool new insole/alignment system!
I'm up for a gathering.
I'm up for a gathering.
8/13/06 at 10:02pm
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Originally Posted by onyxjl
I second this motion. It looks like a lot of us, understandably, spend a good deal of time at AV.
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8/19/06 at 9:43am
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- Location: Shorewood IL
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Originally Posted by Yukon
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My daughter and I usually hit Cascade because she skis for free!
8/20/06 at 3:11pm
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Any volunteers for organizing the 1st annual Midwest Epic gathering this winter?
Cheers,
Michael
Cheers,
Michael
8/20/06 at 7:35pm
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I'll be back in the Milwaukee area this year. Usually do Alpine Valley, Little Switz, and Sunburst, occasionally Cascade.
8/21/06 at 3:48am
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Any time you feel like traveling a few miles north, let me know.
In fact, I was thinking of the possibility of a group rate and planning a weekend for a Meet on the Hill planning.
Maybe Crystal Mountain, or Boyne ?
In fact, I was thinking of the possibility of a group rate and planning a weekend for a Meet on the Hill planning.
Maybe Crystal Mountain, or Boyne ?
Surviving is essential, thriving is incredible!
EpicSki Academy
8/21/06 at 8:13am
i'm in chicago too, though i'm noobie enough that i wonder if i can rightfully call myself a skier. though maybe the internal countdown to winter and daily checking on my skis and assuring them they'll be on snow soon is enough 
8/21/06 at 11:13am
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Indianapolis here....close enough!
8/22/06 at 7:06am
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Live in Wheaton and ski 4lakes, Wilmot, Alpine, Cascade, Boyne, Boyne Highlands, Indianhead, Chestnut Mt, and out west whenever I can. Or at least did for decades until I got sick last year. Unfortunately, started this year as a quadriplegic but hope to ski again soon. Walking now and completely independent but have a long way to recover and ski safely but that is my goal.
Have a new pair of Volkl Allstars, unmounted, that call out to me every time I go into my basement. Can't wait to ski again.
Have a new pair of Volkl Allstars, unmounted, that call out to me every time I go into my basement. Can't wait to ski again.
8/22/06 at 9:45am
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Working in the area for the short term (until January). How early can turns be gotten and where?
8/22/06 at 10:17am
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Wow, bsimeral sorry to hear about that. I wish you a quick and full recovery.
I live right off the IL Praire Path in Wayne. If you or anyone else ever wants to take a bike ride or do some preseason conditioning, drop me a pm.
I live right off the IL Praire Path in Wayne. If you or anyone else ever wants to take a bike ride or do some preseason conditioning, drop me a pm.
8/22/06 at 11:53am
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- Location: Marquette MI, or Chicago
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Originally Posted by GuyWhoWantsToSkiMore
Working in the area for the short term (until January). How early can turns be gotten and where?
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8/22/06 at 10:31pm
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- Location: lindenhurst, il
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Lake Villa here. I ski Alpine Valley regularly. Its a half hour farther than Wilmot for me but well worth the drive. Usually get up to Granite Peak a few times a year, hopefully more this season.
8/23/06 at 2:38pm
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Hello, this is my first post.
I am from South Haven Michigan about 2.5 hours North of Chicago on Lake Michigan. We usually ski Timber Ridge and Bitter Sweet...
I am from South Haven Michigan about 2.5 hours North of Chicago on Lake Michigan. We usually ski Timber Ridge and Bitter Sweet...
8/23/06 at 4:57pm
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Originally Posted by Yukon
Last year i was at Alpine November 19 opening day. $15 passes, and like 4 runs, but toatally worth it. That was a pretty early opening, and they had to re-open each weekend for about three weeks after that.
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8/23/06 at 8:09pm
OK, I will grab this by the horns. Lets plan on an on hill at the Alpine Valley demo in December. I will get the exact date when the rep group gets it finalized, and post it in the on hill meeting forum. I do believe that i will be able to get some good deals on lifts also. If we all get together we can plan one every month. we need to get the southern Wisconsin group involved also. SLATZ!
8/24/06 at 2:47pm
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Originally Posted by rockfordskiman
OK, I will grab this by the horns. Lets plan on an on hill at the Alpine Valley demo in December. I will get the exact date when the rep group gets it finalized, and post it in the on hill meeting forum. I do believe that i will be able to get some good deals on lifts also. If we all get together we can plan one every month. we need to get the southern Wisconsin group involved also. SLATZ!
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8/24/06 at 7:24pm
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Originally Posted by SHREDHEAD
Wow, bsimeral sorry to hear about that. I wish you a quick and full recovery.
I live right off the IL Praire Path in Wayne. If you or anyone else ever wants to take a bike ride or do some preseason conditioning, drop me a pm. |
My new allstars call out to me everytime I go into the basement.....hope I get to use them soon.
For now, the fastest mode of locomotion is walking for me. Thanks for your offer though.
8/24/06 at 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by onyxjl
That sounds like a done deal. The Demo Days is usually a Saturday in mid December, so probably the 16th this year. Will be nice to finally get a chance to ski with you and the other midwest bears.
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I'm going to watch your dates carefully....I may be in the area and would love to join in !
8/24/06 at 10:38pm
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Originally Posted by rockfordskiman
OK, I will grab this by the horns. Lets plan on an on hill at the Alpine Valley demo in December. I will get the exact date when the rep group gets it finalized, and post it in the on hill meeting forum. I do believe that i will be able to get some good deals on lifts also. If we all get together we can plan one every month. we need to get the southern Wisconsin group involved also. SLATZ!
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8/25/06 at 4:50pm
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True. Without a PM or reason to go in that forum I usually don't. When rockfordSkiMan gets some dates figured out I will send out PMs to anyone that posts here with interest to keep them informed.
8/26/06 at 1:23pm
Don't forget about Devil's Head and Tyrol Basin. Just don't stay at Devil's Head.
