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post #61 of 229
9/15/06 at 9:28am
Originally Posted by onyxjl 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.


I just realized that I hadn't yet posted my interest. Please add me to that list as well.
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post #62 of 229
9/15/06 at 6:49pm
oh yeah, i'd be very interested too! count me in!
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post #63 of 229
9/16/06 at 8:20pm
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........... - it can change your life.
Happy Birthday!
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post #64 of 229
9/17/06 at 6:10am
Thank you. 51 years old and skiing more than ever!
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post #65 of 229
10/15/06 at 12:50pm

Alpine Valley Demo Update

The alpine Valley demo is Dec 16th the saturday. So lets plan on a gathering. There are suppose to be some lift ticket deals available at Chicago area shops, but I don't have the final info. I will post this as soon as I get the word.
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post #66 of 229
10/17/06 at 1:38pm
Sounds good to me!
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post #67 of 229
10/18/06 at 8:12am
when is the earliest i can ski in the illinois, wisconsin, midwest region. i am itching for my first turns ..
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post #68 of 229
10/18/06 at 9:29am
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when is the earliest i can ski in the illinois, wisconsin, midwest region. i am itching for my first turns ..
October 28th, if your into a hike for turns rail jam...
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post #69 of 229
10/18/06 at 11:48am
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when is the earliest i can ski in the illinois, wisconsin, midwest region. i am itching for my first turns ..
The following three resorts usually open the earliest:

Tyrol basin, WI http://www.tyrolbasin.com/ (actually opened for hiking on Sunday, Oct. 15)

Ski Brule, MI http://www.skibrule.com/
Scheduled opening Nov. 10, but it could be earlier, or later.

Wild Mountain, MN http://www.wildmountain.com/

There will be a hike to rail jam at Grand Geneva (Mountaintop) on Oct. 28
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post #70 of 229
10/18/06 at 8:27pm
will somebody call my cell, work, page, email, fax, yodel me when i can ski??? i am desperate to ski ...
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post #71 of 229
10/19/06 at 3:00am
I skied last weekend before our 8 inches melted
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post #72 of 229
10/20/06 at 2:11pm

Small skiing world

Quick small world story. I recently met "Prosper" who posted earlier in this thread. We go to the same church. Anyway, we got to talking and discovered that we both enjoyed skiing. After a bit, we figured out that we had exchanged an on-line dialogue on this site a couple of years ago.
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post #73 of 229
10/22/06 at 9:54pm
Wow I didn't even see this post before I made my name. What a coincidence I live in Pittsburgh but I'm going to school at DePaul University. My dorms are in Lincoln Park but I go to the computer school in the Loop. This is my first quarter here, where is the closest/best place to ski around here? It seems flat :
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post #74 of 229
10/23/06 at 6:46am
Hello Everyone! I'm here in the North West burbs and am glad to hear of a gathering formimg. I've skiied Alta and the Banff resorts and am going to St. Anton in Austria this Jan. I haven't gotten a ski pass for the any resorts here yet and just heard about the Ski Wisconsin pass thing (sounds like a good deal).

After skiing the West for the first time last year, I went to Cascade in MI with some friends and man was I bored But, I think I should head out more anyways.

Wilmot is 30 mins from work, so I might consider a pass there.... I'm definitely up for a meet on the hill.
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post #75 of 229
10/23/06 at 6:49am
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Wow I didn't even see this post before I made my name. What a coincidence I live in Pittsburgh but I'm going to school at DePaul University. My dorms are in Lincoln Park but I go to the computer school in the Loop. This is my first quarter here, where is the closest/best place to ski around here? It seems flat :
Don't worry my friend, there's a few bumps over in Wisconsin

Here's a quick list so you can get your bearings http://www.snowplaces.com/
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post #76 of 229
10/23/06 at 7:04am
There are a few bumps up here. Easy to get to. If you come up 94 you can hold 90 until MKE. That stretch is never patrolled.
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post #77 of 229
10/25/06 at 7:34pm
Too bad that Alpine demo is the 16th. I've got a race at Norway that weekend.
Tyrol only had rails that Sunday. No room to actually ski.
I'll be around Tyrol on weekends before Thanksgiving (if they open) Look for the Ferrari F-1 hat.
Thanksgiving is camp at Brule. There's a few adult packages available. PM me for details.
Also this Sunday is Tyrol's open house and ski swap/sale 9:00 to 4:00.
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post #78 of 229
10/26/06 at 12:11pm
I propose we all meet at Brule Nov 11! I will be there!
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post #79 of 229
10/26/06 at 9:23pm
That may be possible. I don't need to update my license this year but was thinking about it.
My main problem is the seven Newfy pups that were born Oct 15. I may have a problem finding a "sitter".
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post #80 of 229
10/27/06 at 7:35am

Chicago Area Deals

I put together a list of the Chicago area skiing deals and other news. If anyone has any additions please send them to me.

http://home.comcast.net/~mhealy16/sk...ls20062007.htm
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post #81 of 229
10/30/06 at 9:10am
NICE MW SKIER!
This looks fun! http://www.skidazzle.com/ch_index.htm

anybody know if it's worth going to?? is it going to be one of those things where i walk out with 3 more ski's???
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post #82 of 229
10/30/06 at 8:19pm
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NICE MW SKIER!
This looks fun! http://www.skidazzle.com/ch_index.htm

anybody know if it's worth going to?? is it going to be one of those things where i walk out with 3 more ski's???
I missed the show last year, so definitely want to go this year and maybe get a few resort deals for this season. Anybody else going? Havent decided which day to go. Is it worth it to be there on the first day.. like specials or something... I could take the afternoon off.. :
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post #83 of 229
10/31/06 at 4:59am

Gathering Update

Finally got some lift ticket info for the Alpine Valley gathering/demo on December 16th. There will be vouchers available at ski/board shops. You can pick these up in the stores listed below,have them stamp them. Bring these to the demo check in table pay the $10 for the demo and you will get a free lift ticket for the day. The vouchers are suppose to be in our hands this week but I would call first. The shops in the Chicago area are Verticaldrop, Viking, Snowcrest, Globe Sports, Rockford Ski Rack and Shread Shop. If any are added I will update. Will post a meeting place at a later date.

See you all there
Think cold and snow
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post #84 of 229
10/31/06 at 7:31am
... any excuse to take the afternoon off
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post #85 of 229
11/2/06 at 5:36am
Hey guys, is there any benefit in attending the ski show on the first day (today)? Like, are there some special deals, lift tickets, etc that run out soon?
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post #86 of 229
11/2/06 at 10:33am

Its On!

Sunburst Ski Area opens this Friday with their own WROD. They say Exhibition will be open with possibly two chairs and a 14" base. Sunburst is near Milwaukee, WI.

I'll be there on Sunday! Anyone else?
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post #87 of 229
11/2/06 at 11:06am
does that mean there's only one run open?
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post #88 of 229
11/2/06 at 2:50pm
I'll be at Sunburst Saturday for a dryland clinic, but won't be skiing unless I want to torture myself in last year's boots.
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post #89 of 229
11/2/06 at 3:32pm
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does that mean there's only one run open?
That's what they are saying, but if you've ever been to Sunburst then you know thats the run you spend 90% of your time on anyway.
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post #90 of 229
11/3/06 at 11:28am
Tyrol Basin will be open this weekend as well.
http://www.tyrolbasin.com/
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