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Snowboarding/Skiing Trip

Hi Everyone,

I know I have spoken with a few people who ski/snowboard. Anyone interested in a day trip or w'end getaway - in Jan or Feb? For the day, I typically head up to Camelback, or Shawnee. I have been to Killington (VT) but I'm hesitant to go back. I still consider myself a fairly novice snowboarder, so Killington was a bit expensive for someone of my skill level.

That said, I am open to all input, ideas, suggestions and/or help in planning.

Holly

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Permalink Reply by Holly on January 25, 2011 at 9:36am

Haha, calling me out huh? That's because you are boys - you all have a built-in furnace or something. My hands are cold when it's 60 degrees out : (

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Permalink Reply by Marc on January 25, 2011 at 3:05pm

Holly,

I belong to a ski club and have been snowboarding for awhile. There a few pretty good places to go snowboarding in the area. Windum Mountain, Elks Mountain, Catamount Mountain and Belleayre. Camelback, Hunter and Mountain Creek can get pretty crowded during the weekends.

Also, if you want to organize a trip, you should get a bus to drive everyone up. People normally have a great time on the bus rides to the mountain. How long have you been snowboarding?

Talk soon,

Marc

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Permalink Reply by Douglas on January 26, 2011 at 10:10am

Im with you marc, We only go for night skiing for that reason and that its much cheaper, we go twice a week so going up to NY would be too much both time and money...

Marc said:

Holly,

I belong to a ski club and have been snowboarding for awhile. There a few pretty good places to go snowboarding in the area. Windum Mountain, Elks Mountain, Catamount Mountain and Belleayre. Camelback, Hunter and Mountain Creek can get pretty crowded during the weekends.

Also, if you want to organize a trip, you should get a bus to drive everyone up. People normally have a great time on the bus rides to the mountain. How long have you been snowboarding?

Talk soon,

Marc

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Permalink Reply by Shahrooz Bhopti on February 3, 2011 at 9:05pm

Keep me in the loop :) Luftansa had some great int'l trips on sale.

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Permalink Reply by Holly on February 9, 2011 at 7:17pm

Hope everyone is doing well. I haven't had any luck pulling together a w'end trip - not sure if anyone else came up with anything?? If not, think I am going to stick to the day trips, and try to save some $ for some road trips, and other stuff, in the spring. Judy, I hear Sun/Mon are supposed to be nice out, and I've been wanting to get up to Camelback at least once. I have to take a look at a few things (re: cost) and I'll email you on here if I am def going.

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Permalink Reply by Nathan on February 9, 2011 at 8:53pm

Yeah, I'm going to see if I can get discount tickets because I don't wanna pay $55 for a ticket on the weekend to mountain creek. Pending on how that goes, I might be up to going with you guys on Saturday. Stay tuned.

Jonathan Chia said:

Hey, I'm always up for going out on a snowboarding trip, I haven't been on NJYP in the longest, but I have trouble finding people to snowboard with.

I'd gauge myself intermediate/advanced, I'm just beginning to get comfortable on the harder slopes and I can do blues without any problems now.

I'm down to go with any skill group, just let me know when and where and I'll see if I can go!

Regards,

Jon

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Permalink Reply by Marcelo on February 10, 2011 at 12:47pm

sounds fun. definitely keep me in the loop. When you guys tired of snow and the cold, we can talk about hosting a hot beach trip to my crib in DR with advance notice.... big shout out to john lol!! See other forum post!!

Holly said:

John - I like Camelback, so I would def go. And, thanks for the info re: Mt Snow - that is really nice of you to offer. Define 'couple' people : ). We can work around your schedule for that one, maybe pick a w'end that works well for you and just plan it.

Jeff - I didn't get to go last season, and only got out a handful of times the few years before that, so I'm right there with you. I will def keep you (and this post) updated.

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Permalink Reply by Marcelo on February 10, 2011 at 12:59pm

day trip sounds fun!! Are you thinking of carpooling to save cost? keep me posted.

Holly said:

Hope everyone is doing well. I haven't had any luck pulling together a w'end trip - not sure if anyone else came up with anything?? If not, think I am going to stick to the day trips, and try to save some $ for some road trips, and other stuff, in the spring. Judy, I hear Sun/Mon are supposed to be nice out, and I've been wanting to get up to Camelback at least once. I have to take a look at a few things (re: cost) and I'll email you on here if I am def going.

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Permalink Reply by Marcelo on February 10, 2011 at 1:00pm

what time are you going?

Judy said:

I'll be going to Camelback this Sunday (2/13). Anyone like to join?

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Permalink Reply by Holly on February 15, 2011 at 11:53am

I posted in the "Beginner Trip" discussion, to see if anyone wants to head up to Warwick, NY this Sunday. They give free lessons on weekends and holidays - for anyone who wants to brush up on their skills. Also, let's try to get at least one group outing going. Can anyone get together March 6th or 13th (both Sundays) or, March 19th is a Saturday. We can keep an eye on the weather etc. Maybe Camelback, then get dinner/drinks after.