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Old 10-07-2008, 02:33 PM   #81 (permalink)
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How u doin sweethart Hope all is well. I think they are getting close to a decision in here.
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Old 10-07-2008, 05:06 PM   #82 (permalink)
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Either Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday (riding days)
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Old 10-07-2008, 06:41 PM   #83 (permalink)
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I'm sorry, but a 3 day trip is just a waste of my time. I already have world class snowboarding in my backyard. If it's Utah, I want a minimum of 5 days. Otherwise, I'll just go hit Steamboat, Winterpark, Copper, Vail Pass, Berthoud Pass, or even Wolf Creek for that weekend. Not too mention that is one of the most crowded weekends out there. I'd rather take some time off and get some mid week riding in on my vacation. If we happen to leverage MLK weekend I am fine with it. That's understandable. No three day trip for me. If you all want to go to Summit or Winterpark for 3 days, I'll be happy to get cheap lift tickets for members and tour guide people around Copper or Winterpark.
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Old 10-07-2008, 07:15 PM   #84 (permalink)
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Regardless where it is, it's going to be 3 days for me. Thus I am not willing to travel somewhere that is not close to a major airport. No reason other people would stay longer or shorter. I think a lot of people are in the same boat and don't want to use up all their vaca time with random strangers or don't have any. That being said Vail / WinterPark don't seem unreasonable since it's less then 2 hours from Denver International.

Steamboat is 157 miles from DI. Does the nearby airport (22m), Hayden have a lot of flights?

Let's keep a running list in the posts of the positives and negative of each so we can get a bloody decision made ASAP. I'll get it started.

Vail - Expensive, less than 2 hours from Denver International Airport, Good nightlife

Winter Park - Cost?, less than 2 hours from Denver International Airport

SLC - Lot of resorts in close proximity, Powder Mountain isnt crowded, Easy access by air

Steamboat - ????, Far from Denver International (157miles), Hayden Airport (22miles) has a lot of flights???

Wolf Creek - Far as fuck from civilization/airport, cheap, awesome terrain, awesome conditions
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Old 10-07-2008, 07:21 PM   #85 (permalink)
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Well if u really do want to have a meet it should be five to six days total. Now keep in mind not everyone goes the whole time. Travel time is an issue for 96% and for some is more than others and visa versa.

To do it right you first need people to want to go. The idea being if you could get enough support to say rent a property for a week which is usually your best rate and u come up with a standard price which includes food and drink and it should work out to accomodate both a member who will stay the whole time and ones there for a shorter duration. In either case its an epic time and they are saving money big time compared to if they went in another direction. Thats been proven. Every meet ive been on has been such a great experience and I could never relate the cost in a negative way...


Now if you dont have alot of support then you could always reserve a small block of rooms. As an example, ive stated that the Red Moose Lodge in Eden was beautiful and not very expensive either. They had a continental breakfast and it was right there. And im sure other mountain areas have lodges and places with group rates as well...Again if you couldnt get enough support for a house this is an awesome option.

For the what its worth column

In reading this I believe there is great interest from both ends of the country and canada for that matter. I could see u guys having an awesome meet out West. U just need to decide where and when and move forward with it and see what you get. Maybe put a final vote and try it.

Heck...Last year I had 12, this year 20+ and more knocking. It all started with a decision to move on...
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Old 10-07-2008, 07:54 PM   #86 (permalink)
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well shit if we cant decide where then ill just be at loveland having a great time
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:52 PM   #87 (permalink)
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Hey Carmen, I'm doing awesome, how have you been?

Everyone, two years ago at the Winter Park meet there were people that had to leave early, the house was rented for a week. It worked well. Use the weekends for your travel days and try to get as many midweek days as you can..... SOOO much better than weekend crowds. Renting a house for a week is probably the most cost effective way to go. Least $$ per night.

I think I recall that Dude stayed a few extra days I still have pictures. He's quite the party animal. How is Dude by the way?
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If it does become a southern CO trip, Monarch or WC I can pick someone up at the airport in Denver and drive. I have room for 2 maybe 3 depending on how much gear you have.
same here ............
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Old 10-08-2008, 12:34 AM   #89 (permalink)
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and for what its worth....I would love to go to southern CO. I've never been to Wolf Creek but would love to go, and I've only been to Monarch once but it was great fun.
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Hey Carmen, I'm doing awesome, how have you been?

Everyone, two years ago at the Winter Park meet there were people that had to leave early, the house was rented for a week. It worked well. Use the weekends for your travel days and try to get as many midweek days as you can..... SOOO much better than weekend crowds. Renting a house for a week is probably the most cost effective way to go. Least $$ per night.

I think I recall that Dude stayed a few extra days I still have pictures. He's quite the party animal. How is Dude by the way?
Hey sushi whats up Baby Yea ive been hanging over here partying with the ole man. I loved my stay out in CO particularly when I got Hijacked Boy we pulled a fast one on the ole hippie didnt we...

Hey cant wait to see u again. Hopefully this gets solved so decisions can be made. Until then baby u rock on and Ill see ya soon
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