The Official Michigan Winter Thread - Page 266 - Snowboarding Forum

sabatoa · 01-15-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by david_z

weekday day sessions are almost guaranteed to be empty.

I've got Monday off next week but since it's a school holiday they will probably be more crowded than usual. I may take the opportunity to head up to Hawk Island that morning instead of MTH/PK

Bugger. Look forward to hearing about it.

trapper · 01-16-2013, 11:49 AM

Hello fellow Michigan riders. Obviously I am new here but wanted to say hello to you all. I'm west of Lansing but usually ride Caberfae or Crystal since my wife and I are originally from that area.

I am also a noob rider and only started a couple of years ago. I try to get out at least every other weekend (when weather/children/wife/other numerous responsibilities permit). I was stupid enough to hit Caberfae this past Sunday during the freezing rain they had and though it was pretty tricky riding, it was fast and fun.

sabatoa · 01-16-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trapper

Hello fellow Michigan riders. Obviously I am new here but wanted to say hello to you all. I'm west of Lansing but usually ride Caberfae or Crystal since my wife and I are originally from that area.

I am also a noob rider and only started a couple of years ago. I try to get out at least every other weekend (when weather/children/wife/other numerous responsibilities permit). I was stupid enough to hit Caberfae this past Sunday during the freezing rain they had and though it was pretty tricky riding, it was fast and fun.

Hey, welcome to the forum. I'm a Lansing rider and this was my third season. Caberfae was my go-to the first couple of years also. It was cheap and I had lots of fun there. I never made it out there this season though, I ended up buying a pass to Boyne so that's where I usually went.

If you or the kids are interested in park riding, check out Hawk Island Snowpark in Lansing. They have stuff for beginners through advanced riders.

Celebration Cinema is showing Art of Flight 3D for a one time showing in Grand Rapids, they'll only do it if their demand is met. Looks like they need 60 more people. If you're interested, reserve a spot. THey won't charge you if they don't meet the goal.

Tugg - The Art of Flight: 3D in Grand Rapids, MI on Thursday, January 24, 7:30pm

david_z · 01-16-2013, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trapper

Hello fellow Michigan riders. Obviously I am new here but wanted to say hello to you all. I'm west of Lansing but usually ride Caberfae or Crystal since my wife and I are originally from that area.

I am also a noob rider and only started a couple of years ago. I try to get out at least every other weekend (when weather/children/wife/other numerous responsibilities permit). I was stupid enough to hit Caberfae this past Sunday during the freezing rain they had and though it was pretty tricky riding, it was fast and fun.

Welcome!

I've got a season pass to Crystal but don't get up there as much any more since I also have a 9mo old daughter at home. I may be up there for a day next weekend (Jan 26/27 or thereabouts) maybe over Prez day weekend in Feb and probably a last hurrah in late March.

This thread on the forum is pretty active so don't be a stranger! Mostly metro-Detroiters but there's a few from around the state and we do try to coordinate who's going where & when so we can meet up.

sabatoa · 01-16-2013, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david_z

Welcome!

I've got a season pass to Crystal but don't get up there as much any more since I also have a 9mo old daughter at home. I may be up there for a day next weekend (Jan 26/27 or thereabouts) maybe over Prez day weekend in Feb and probably a last hurrah in late March.

This thread on the forum is pretty active so don't be a stranger! Mostly metro-Detroiters but there's a few from around the state and we do try to coordinate who's going where & when so we can meet up.

The last few days have looked beautiful from my perch on the couch. Seems like great days to get out there.

trapper · 01-16-2013, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the welcomes. Yeah I'm familiar with Hawk Island in general; I usually go there several times in the summer when I'm on my lunch break since I work in the general vicinity of it. Ironically, however, I haven't even seen the snow park setup. I was only going to start dabbling in park this year until a severe groin sprain from this fall has somewhat discouraged me from doing anything but cruising down the hill. I will check it out at some point this year though I'm sure.

I've gotten out to Crystal once this year a few days after Christmas and the riding was good. Caberfae I've hit twice and will be there again this weekend. One thing's for sure, any conditions going forward are going to kick the shit out of the ice I skated on this past Sunday.

I suppose I will go to Cannonsburg at least once, but we'll see. Doing Boyne Mountain and Nub's in early February and I'm positive I will be at Crystal and Caberfae a few more times before the season is out, so maybe I'll be able to meet up with some of you guys.

chomps1211 · 01-16-2013, 12:44 PM

If I get outta work early enough, gonna get out to PK.

Hey Sabatoa, dont suppose that pass to Boyne is transferable, eh?

(...nuthin' says "Friend" like trying to take advantage of anothers misfortune!)

Hope u r feeling a bit better!

chomps1211 · 01-16-2013, 10:45 PM

Well Got a couple hours in at Pine Knob! Wasn't too bad. Nobody there!
Tonight put me @ 20 days riding for the season so far!

Not a bad feat at this point, what with all the warm weather & no snow I would really like to break 40 days for the entire season!

Leo · 01-16-2013, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trapper

Thanks for the welcomes. Yeah I'm familiar with Hawk Island in general; I usually go there several times in the summer when I'm on my lunch break since I work in the general vicinity of it. Ironically, however, I haven't even seen the snow park setup. I was only going to start dabbling in park this year until a severe groin sprain from this fall has somewhat discouraged me from doing anything but cruising down the hill. I will check it out at some point this year though I'm sure.

I've gotten out to Crystal once this year a few days after Christmas and the riding was good. Caberfae I've hit twice and will be there again this weekend. One thing's for sure, any conditions going forward are going to kick the shit out of the ice I skated on this past Sunday.

I suppose I will go to Cannonsburg at least once, but we'll see. Doing Boyne Mountain and Nub's in early February and I'm positive I will be at Crystal and Caberfae a few more times before the season is out, so maybe I'll be able to meet up with some of you guys.

Sabatoa, his wife, and I were at Crystal Dec 29th. Yea, conditions were great... too bad it was a clusterfuck of people though. Still had tons of fun.

trapper · 01-17-2013, 07:04 AM

Yeah we were there on the Thursday after Christmas (27th I think) and it actually wasn't that busy at all. I think there might have been a slight lull in the crowd before the weekend and after the holiday. By nighttime we basically had the first part of those runs to the right of the Clipper and Cheers all to ourselves, it was a good time. We are aiming for Feb 2nd to get up there again.

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chomps1211 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 803	If I get outta work early enough, gonna get out to PK. Hey Sabatoa, dont suppose that pass to Boyne is transferable, eh? (...nuthin' says "Friend" like trying to take advantage of anothers misfortune!) Hope u r feeling a bit better! __________________ *You're only Young Once,.. but you can be Immature FOREVER!!!!* 2012/13 Season; (48) days out!

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chomps1211 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 803	Well Got a couple hours in at Pine Knob! Wasn't too bad. Nobody there! Tonight put me @ 20 days riding for the season so far! Not a bad feat at this point, what with all the warm weather & no snow I would really like to break 40 days for the entire season! __________________ *You're only Young Once,.. but you can be Immature FOREVER!!!!* 2012/13 Season; (48) days out!

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01-16-2013, 11:49 AM	#2652 (permalink)
trapper Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lansing Region Posts: 503	Hello fellow Michigan riders. Obviously I am new here but wanted to say hello to you all. I'm west of Lansing but usually ride Caberfae or Crystal since my wife and I are originally from that area. I am also a noob rider and only started a couple of years ago. I try to get out at least every other weekend (when weather/children/wife/other numerous responsibilities permit). I was stupid enough to hit Caberfae this past Sunday during the freezing rain they had and though it was pretty tricky riding, it was fast and fun.

01-16-2013, 12:32 PM	#2656 (permalink)
trapper Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lansing Region Posts: 503	Thanks for the welcomes. Yeah I'm familiar with Hawk Island in general; I usually go there several times in the summer when I'm on my lunch break since I work in the general vicinity of it. Ironically, however, I haven't even seen the snow park setup. I was only going to start dabbling in park this year until a severe groin sprain from this fall has somewhat discouraged me from doing anything but cruising down the hill. I will check it out at some point this year though I'm sure. I've gotten out to Crystal once this year a few days after Christmas and the riding was good. Caberfae I've hit twice and will be there again this weekend. One thing's for sure, any conditions going forward are going to kick the shit out of the ice I skated on this past Sunday. I suppose I will go to Cannonsburg at least once, but we'll see. Doing Boyne Mountain and Nub's in early February and I'm positive I will be at Crystal and Caberfae a few more times before the season is out, so maybe I'll be able to meet up with some of you guys.

01-17-2013, 07:04 AM	#2660 (permalink)
trapper Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lansing Region Posts: 503	Yeah we were there on the Thursday after Christmas (27th I think) and it actually wasn't that busy at all. I think there might have been a slight lull in the crowd before the weekend and after the holiday. By nighttime we basically had the first part of those runs to the right of the Clipper and Cheers all to ourselves, it was a good time. We are aiming for Feb 2nd to get up there again.