2013 Season @ Alpine Valley starts Monday - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

slyder · 12-26-2012, 06:44 PM

Just for an update. I just got back from Alpine and conditions were great. Hard pack groomers as usual, the crowds were 'zero' got tons of laps in.
The park was very good. The jump line has 3 15' kickers, just after the line is a log spine then a tractor wheel bonk.
On one of the other runs a 15' table top, 10' gap jump, ride on flat 20' rail, a short ride on (low to ground) rail, then a double feature cannon rail or hit a down rail.
There was another run to the east with features but I never made it over there to ride.

If you are considering riding this week or weekend I would recommend it !!! The new park manager has totally stepped up the park this year and is continually trying to keep it fresh and so far they have.

Zolemite · 12-26-2012, 10:35 PM

I might be up there New Year's Day

zk0ot · 12-26-2012, 10:38 PM

Tomorrow!!!!

Zolemite · 12-30-2012, 02:59 PM

Anyone know what conditions are like?

slyder · 12-30-2012, 10:50 PM

I was there all day today 10-close. Conditions were pretty good. Very minimal ice patches. The park has no new features which is depressing. Zero boxes, there are 2 20 foot rails and one is a bit sketchy around the sides so if you come off the rail to a side it could be ugly.
The jump line is still fun but a bit rutted up and the landings are icey. So if you doing spins make sure you have them on lock. One run has a bunch of small rollers and they aren't much fun.
Minimal crowds even on this holiday weekend so that is good.
All-in-all still worth riding there. Make the best of it and enjoy. I might be there tomorrow morning for a few hours. I'm pretty spent from today so we'll see.

ChiTownRon · 01-08-2013, 04:45 PM

Went here on Sunday the 6th. Temps were around 28 degrees and the sun was out for most of the morning and afternoon which made riding really nice. Didn't see many ice patches, so that was a plus. There was actually a good amount of people there. Just as packed as it was on new years eve of last season.

Overall, the riding was good there. This was my first time out this season and 2nd time overall. Finally got my toe side turns down, which made riding a lot more now that I can actually turn both ways. Can't wait till I get back out on the snow. Not sure if I will be going here on my next session. Might hit up Wilmot and check it out.

jfergus7 · 01-08-2013, 05:11 PM

If your heading to Wilmot next just know you will have shorter runs, longer lift lines and way more idiots!

ChiTownRon · 01-08-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jfergus7

If your heading to Wilmot next just know you will have shorter runs, longer lift lines and way more idiots!

Haha. Thanks for the heads up! I know it's not as big as Alpine, but it's a lot closer to Chicago. I'm sure if I go on a weekday it can't be that bad. Either way I'll be happy as long as I'm on some snow.

jfergus7 · 01-08-2013, 07:29 PM

It is only 17 minutes closer then Alpine. I will probably be at Wilmot sunday though.

ChiTownRon · 01-08-2013, 07:49 PM

Haha. 17......so precise. When I plan on going to Wilmot or Alpine I'll let you guys know. Maybe I'll run into ya.

12-26-2012, 06:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,927	Just for an update. I just got back from Alpine and conditions were great. Hard pack groomers as usual, the crowds were 'zero' got tons of laps in. The park was very good. The jump line has 3 15' kickers, just after the line is a log spine then a tractor wheel bonk. On one of the other runs a 15' table top, 10' gap jump, ride on flat 20' rail, a short ride on (low to ground) rail, then a double feature cannon rail or hit a down rail. There was another run to the east with features but I never made it over there to ride. If you are considering riding this week or weekend I would recommend it !!! The new park manager has totally stepped up the park this year and is continually trying to keep it fresh and so far they have. __________________ Thanks -Slyder

12-26-2012, 10:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
zk0ot Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WIS Posts: 634	Tomorrow!!!! __________________ BUCK FURTON

12-30-2012, 10:50 PM	#25 (permalink)
slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,927	I was there all day today 10-close. Conditions were pretty good. Very minimal ice patches. The park has no new features which is depressing. Zero boxes, there are 2 20 foot rails and one is a bit sketchy around the sides so if you come off the rail to a side it could be ugly. The jump line is still fun but a bit rutted up and the landings are icey. So if you doing spins make sure you have them on lock. One run has a bunch of small rollers and they aren't much fun. Minimal crowds even on this holiday weekend so that is good. All-in-all still worth riding there. Make the best of it and enjoy. I might be there tomorrow morning for a few hours. I'm pretty spent from today so we'll see. __________________ Thanks -Slyder

01-08-2013, 04:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
ChiTownRon Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 77	Went here on Sunday the 6th. Temps were around 28 degrees and the sun was out for most of the morning and afternoon which made riding really nice. Didn't see many ice patches, so that was a plus. There was actually a good amount of people there. Just as packed as it was on new years eve of last season. Overall, the riding was good there. This was my first time out this season and 2nd time overall. Finally got my toe side turns down, which made riding a lot more now that I can actually turn both ways. Can't wait till I get back out on the snow. Not sure if I will be going here on my next session. Might hit up Wilmot and check it out. __________________ Current setup: 2012 Rome Postermania- Flow NXT-AT

01-08-2013, 07:49 PM	#30 (permalink)
ChiTownRon Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 77	Haha. 17......so precise. When I plan on going to Wilmot or Alpine I'll let you guys know. Maybe I'll run into ya. __________________ Current setup: 2012 Rome Postermania- Flow NXT-AT

12-26-2012, 10:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
Zolemite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 83	I might be up there New Year's Day

12-30-2012, 02:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
Zolemite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 83	Anyone know what conditions are like?

01-08-2013, 05:11 PM	#27 (permalink)
jfergus7 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol, WI/Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 58	If your heading to Wilmot next just know you will have shorter runs, longer lift lines and way more idiots!

01-08-2013, 07:29 PM	#29 (permalink)
jfergus7 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol, WI/Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 58	It is only 17 minutes closer then Alpine. I will probably be at Wilmot sunday though.

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