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#1 ·
Heading to GP this weekend coming up to do some boardin. Anybody been there recently? How are the conditions and is it crazy busy on the weekends there?
 
#59 ·
I've had the fat bob for a long time, keep it for a back up or to run the woods in the Midwest. I love the wide boards, really stable and float good in the powder.
 
#54 ·
5" of beautiful powder here today and temps that are not going to make it disappear.

You want open glade runs? We have them. All glades are now set to "open" as of this evening. The only 2 runs that aren't open are really steep diamonds that are basically rock covered. They honestly aren't much more than a chute anyways.

Granite Peak Ski Area

My new ContourRoam2 FINALLY gets here tomorrow (3 weeks to ship, wtf) and I plan on getting as much footage as I can this and early next week to show how things are...if you can get past my edge catches caught on tape.
 
#61 ·
5" of beautiful powder here today and temps that are not going to make it disappear.

You want open glade runs? We have them. All glades are now set to "open" as of this evening. The only 2 runs that aren't open are really steep diamonds that are basically rock covered. They honestly aren't much more than a chute anyways.

Granite Peak Ski Area.
This is great news. I wish we were coming up this weekend instead of next. Well maybe it snow next week too.
 
#58 ·
Derp, I was trying to take Friday off so we could get up there earlier. I wasn't sure if we were gonna try to ride Friday during that late session or just go to that killer pizza joint that you showed me.
Now I can't get off work Friday so that may be a mute issue. It may still happen I think payroll screwed up and I have a day left I will know more tomorrow.

Worst case I leave after work there by 9pm Crash early and hit the hill early.
I'll keep you posted
 
#66 ·
We're getting closer and the weather looks great coming up. Looks like GP should get a little bit snow through the week and then nice low 30's for the temps this weekend. Can't wait!:yahoo: Now I need to start figuring out what gear to bring and get a fresh coat of wax on the board.
 
#67 ·
Any other forum members care to join us at Granite Peak to ride and have a great time this weekend!!!!

Looks like about 10 of us so far.
I am also going over our gear, waxing the boards and making a packing list.
 
#69 ·
Nothing to pack here. Being local has its perks :yahoo:

Got another SD card for my Contour today and hope to get some good footage of our event this weekend. I'll have a lift op take some group photos as well. They might just make next years brochure.

Bag jump is up all weekend. Sugar Maple terrain park rebuilt with new jump line. Aspen Park has 23 jibs + other features. Glade runs are open as well as 98% of the hill. Not expected to be large crowds this weekend. The hill owner will also be in town so lifts will be running at max efficiency lol.

Planned on riding for a bit on Wednesday, but now thinking I should probably get my board ready for a full slate of riding. I'll be "practicing" on Friday night if anyone is in town already.

I've been telling everyone to park as close to the Comet lift as you can on Saturday. Might be bringing my portable grill...my cooking is better than at the chalet.

If you have any questions or need to call/text me, just shoot me a PM.
 
#70 ·
Sounds good Derp, I'll send you a pm with my number. Comet is the high speed lift on the right, rite?
They just had the air bag at my local hill this past weekend. Kind of cool to watch but they wanted $10 for 3 jumps and you had to have a helmet so we didn't do it. As I told Slyder we should be there around noon Saturday.
 
#71 ·
Spent the weekend in Portage, went to Cascade and Devil's Head. Had some fun, got me hyped so I'm looking forward to this weekend even more now.

Won't get there til late(ish) Friday, so won't be on the hill til Saturday. My son may or may not have to go somewhere Sunday for Boy Scouts, so... we may board Saturday only, or may go Sunday as well depending on what ends up being the case. Have to play that by ear.

Who are we using as the main point of contact for this? Slyder knows how to get a hold of me but if someone else is the POC, let me know and I'll PM you my cell number.

If no one is POC, I'm happy to be, but that doesn't mean I'm going to be able to set things up (I'm from Milwaukee -- don't know Wausau and haven't been to GP enough to have great knowledge of the mountain), it just means I'm willing to get info from person to person as we figure things out...

Looking forward to this trip... it should be pretty killer.
 
#72 · (Edited)
Few points I'll throw out there.
  • I won't be there till 8ish Friday night we may try to go to Wausau Mine Co for pizza but will make that decision when we get there
  • Planning on making 1st chair Saturday and will be early Sunday but not sure we'll be up in time for 1st chair after a killer day riding Saturday :')
  • I will park by Comet, looking at the resort far right side of the parking lot. I'll be in the big black Suburban
  • POC, Point of Contact- you can use me but as many of you know for now I can only receive texts I can't send them. My new phone will be here in time for the trip.
  • I like the idea of grilling out with Derp for lunch. Derp might it be a good idea to buy all the food and all that want to partake can just pay you directly???? I need to run this by the 4 kids with me but "I" like the idea !! Otherwise I can just run to Walmart or bring food to grill with us. Doesn't matter to me....
  • Derp I will take you up on vids from the Contour, I have nothing of me riding this year. I might be able to get a GoPro 3 if I can I will bring that as well. Would be awesome to get some vids of me finally.
I think that is everything, if anyone wants to add or has questions post away. This week is just dragging, I think I"m gonna head down stairs and mess with my board that will help pass the time :D
 
#74 ·
[*]Derp I will take you up on vids from the Contour, I have nothing of me riding this year. I might be able to get a GoPro 3 if I can I will bring that as well. Would be awesome to get some vids of me finally.
I have the Contour charged and 20GB worth of space freed up for videos.
I'll bring my GoPro, too. It uses standard SDCards, so if anyone wants specific video of something, feel free to bring a card, we can just toss it in to record, then you can take the card home with you.
 
#73 ·
Since I'm the local here, feel free to use me as the POC. I'll be riding Friday night and there all day/night Saturday & Sunday.

The Comet lift (6 person high speed) is at the front of the parking lot on the right hand side. There is a large picnic table there. I suggest we all park there are a good meeting point. I'll be there early on Saturday, look for a blue Monte Carlo.

I'll have trail maps for everyone and will also be bringing a small LP grill. Cheaper and better than the chalet. I'll stop at the grocery store on Saturday morning before heading to the hill to pick up some burgers, brats, dogs, and the fixings.

I have the Contour charged and 20GB worth of space freed up for videos.
 
#75 ·
Guys don't hold up any of your plans for us, we have a long drive and hope to be there around noonish depending on travel and stops. Not sure about lunch either since we may end up grabbing something before we get there and not sure when we plan on dinner, usually after we leave. I'll just give you guys a call when we are on the hill and see where you all are at since you will guys will already have a couple hours in before we even arrive. 2 1/2 days left, can't wait!!:yahoo:
 
#76 ·
Boards are waxed and fixed. Oldest boy had 2 broken straps, one I knew and had a part ordered for the other I found while I was replacing broken part. Thank goodness I had a spare one already.

Mental list of gear to pack and will be packing tomorrow night.

Hurricane, we will probably be finishing lunch when you get there and we can all hit the hill if you like.
How late are you guys staying on Sunday?? I know you mentioned hitting Devils Head or Cascade, not sure if that is still your game plan.

I can get texts now and should be getting my new phone tomorrow.
 
#79 ·
Hurricane, we will probably be finishing lunch when you get there and we can all hit the hill if you like.
How late are you guys staying on Sunday?? I know you mentioned hitting Devils Head or Cascade, not sure if that is still your game plan.

I can get texts now and should be getting my new phone tomorrow.
We will be staying until closed on Sunday then grabbing a bite to eat and heading to dh for their room and lift special for $65. That will cut our drive time down on the way home Monday and give some recoup time in the hot tub Sunday night.
Like I said don't hold up any plans waiting on us. Never know about traffic or other delays that can come up. I'll call when we get there.
 
#78 ·
Waxed and brushed my baby last night too.

Grill loaded in trunk with plates, utensils, stuff like that.

Grocery list on my phone.

Another 2" fell here last night. Nothing substantial is in the weekend forecast, but chances for a dusting here and there. Temps in the 25-35 range with light winds. Great base, glades are open, and they are still working to finish Sugar Maple. Bagjump starting to get setup this evening.

I think everyone has my number so we should be pretty much set. Zole you have my number in case something changes and you can make it.

Working bottom of Comet tonight and riding Friday night. See everyone soon!
 
#81 ·
Well as asked, We had a blast. Got to ride with Derp a ton, a bit with Huricane. Their level is well above me. We were able to ride some glades together till I had to meet up with the kids again.
Saturday had great conditions had to cut it short today, rained. They did get some bag jumps in though. Next time I"m doing it as well next time !!!!





Not to many pics of me or Derp. This is a dads duty to snap pics of the kids for mom :giggle:
 
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