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How many days do you expect to ski in 08-09?

post #1 of 160
8/25/08 at 4:12am
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What is your number? We can check back at the end of the season to see how close you got to your projection.


I have to do some thinking, but I know it will be less than my 45 days of last year.
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post #2 of 160
8/25/08 at 4:22am
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Originally Posted by Philpug View Post
What is your number? We can check back at the end of the season to see how close you got to your projection.


I have to do some thinking, but I know it will be less than my 45 days of last year.
Um, 105 lift-served. It was 111 last season, and I already know of a couple days I'll miss. If I hit 100 I'm happy.
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post #3 of 160
8/25/08 at 4:36am
VA you are exceptional in your skiing enthusiasm!

I believe I'll get 50 in.
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post #4 of 160
8/25/08 at 4:36am
i would say 100 to 110 but i have an interview for a full time job and i kinda think i have the needed experience.Will have to iether work 3 months and quit or become 1 of the walking dead again.Would be nice to from 10k to 60k but after skiing 100 days a yr its would be tough going back to just weekends and a few midweek.
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post #5 of 160
8/25/08 at 4:39am
You guys always put me to shame. I'm shooting for 30. Pitiful, I know, but probably the best I can do. Geez, I work way too much...
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post #6 of 160
8/25/08 at 4:43am
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I am shooting for 25, my goal is to get Lola out more than the 11 days last year.
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post #7 of 160
8/25/08 at 5:01am
21-25 per my usual.
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post #8 of 160
8/25/08 at 5:25am
I'll be happy if I get to 50. Said that last year and got 49. $$ will be tighter this year so it will be difficult to keep that from impacting my day count.
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post #9 of 160
8/25/08 at 5:29am
I dunno, six days a week.... sometimes seven?
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post #10 of 160
8/25/08 at 5:46am
Between 50-60 again, with minimum number of least coast days. Total of 5 last year, 2 would be a good number this year.

22-25 days already reserved and paid for, including 2 Whistler and 2 Utah trips.
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post #11 of 160
8/25/08 at 5:51am
I'm shooting for 50 this season. With one trip out west which will probably consist of about 10+ in itself. I'm on a damn mission.
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post #12 of 160
8/25/08 at 6:03am
I'm excited to have the chance to ski 6 or 7 days a week as DROPCLIFFSNOTBOMBS stated. I have just retired and am moving to Summit County Co next month. Planning to sign up with the Masters Race Program at Copper Mountain. Maybe join the OTHG also. Having lived in Florida, past seasons were limited to two 6 day weeks.Looking forward to my next new adventure. James.
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post #13 of 160
8/25/08 at 6:11am
I don't count anymore, I live near a lift, so it's usually around 50 if you count a couple hours stolen from work whenever it snows. Last year it was more. If it snows again like that this winter, I'll have to work my ass of again next summer to catch up...
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post #14 of 160
8/25/08 at 6:15am
Always aim for 50, rarely get there, usually get close. Last year I think I hit 43. My mountain closed a week earlier than traditional last year, and will do the same this season, which effectively cuts 3 days out, as April 25 is a holiday weekend in these parts. Grrr! With two kids, I go up less often when it's marginal, which keeps the day count down, though quality-wise, both of the last two seasons were good. Gonna try to get six days of catskiing in Canada this year after missing it last season. Those days should count double...
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post #15 of 160
8/25/08 at 6:41am
I'll be doing a pathetic 15-20 days. Damn if work doesn't get in the way. Well that and the fact that I'd just rather ski on weekdays . Do nights count Phil
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post #16 of 160
8/25/08 at 7:14am
40 days, maybe 45. Learned a lesson last year, mid-atlantic got off to a slow start and i worked a few early season saturdays hoping to bank the days for when conditions would be better. Needless to say i didn't get them back but I won't let that happen again this season.
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post #17 of 160
8/25/08 at 7:33am
Last season was my first year back from a very long hiatus. I got in 5 days, one was with the kids on the bunny hill. This year my goal is to double that and make an Epic gathering somewhere on this side of the Mississippi. Then I will try to double next years days in 010. Modest compared to most but folks with tiny tots get the picture..
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post #18 of 160
8/25/08 at 7:50am
70ish.
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post #19 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:01am
Want to ski: 50
Realistically without too much effort can ski: 20
Historically: 12

So if I can do 15, I am doing pretty good, but the goal is 20 on-snow days.
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post #20 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:11am
Last year I got 37 and I'd like to do a bit better than that this year so shooting for around 40. Diva Summit will help that since I'm taking the entire week off to ski.
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post #21 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:19am
I think if I'm lucky I'll get around 20 but it will probably be closer to 14.
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post #22 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:19am
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Originally Posted by JMD View Post
I'm excited to have the chance to ski 6 or 7 days a week as DROPCLIFFSNOTBOMBS stated. I have just retired and am moving to Summit County Co next month. Planning to sign up with the Masters Race Program at Copper Mountain. Maybe join the OTHG also. Having lived in Florida, past seasons were limited to two 6 day weeks.Looking forward to my next new adventure. James.
I just moved to Summit also and plan to get in 60-80 (counting powder mornings/work at home on the computer in the afternoon and work in the am/race train at Copper in the afternoon).

Lived in the Mnts (Alps) for the first time last year and although it is nice to be able have the option to go when you want, I think 3 days a week is about right for me except when there is lots of powder to be had.
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post #23 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:26am
A measly 13 (and that's counting half days on the days of arrival & departure), but hey, look at my location. I'll get 5 days in on a guys trip to Vail in early Feb. and 8 days with the family at Beaver Creek during Spring Break. Can you say Epicpass?

At least it is a 44% increase over my 9 days last year which were the first for me in almost 15 years. BTW, as of my Snowmass trip last year, I officially have the disease. I am finding that the "cure" is very expensive and lasts for only a short period of time before more of it is required.

-Cliff
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post #24 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:42am
I got 52 this year. Next season I'm hoping for around 45. Anything over 40 is good, if I hit 50, great! Also pondering the possibility of 2+ weeks somewhere south in July/August next summer (maybe NZ), so that would bump up the number by a chunk depending what I count as my "fiscal ski year end."
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post #25 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:45am
Not improving on my 34 days from last season would be a disappointment. I can reallistically shoot for 45 days this season. But if things go as planned, we have good snow, I can get an AT mentor, and my bosses are in a good mood, 60 days would be attainable.
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post #26 of 160
8/25/08 at 8:55am
Aug 25, 2008

Hi Bears:

Hopefully 60ish, since I've made it past 60 for the last two seasons and 40+ days for the 10 seasons prior to those.

CP
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post #27 of 160
8/25/08 at 9:10am
75ish
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post #28 of 160
8/25/08 at 9:52am
Probably 40.
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post #29 of 160
8/25/08 at 10:19am
Lets see for the past 11 years been at least 65 except for 1999 when a busted up my knee March 13th. So I'm guessing at least 65. It's hard when working a full time job.
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post #30 of 160
8/25/08 at 10:36am
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Originally Posted by CharlieP View Post
Aug 25, 2008

Hi Bears:

Hopefully 60ish, since I've made it past 60 for the last two seasons and 40+ days for the 10 seasons prior to those.

CP
I'm impressed, where do you get out to most?
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