Thread: Midwesterners...

What has become of the plans for a midwest mini?

I dunno? there was a lot of talk of a mini at mt. bohemia, seeing that it has the most decent vert/snow, but consensus seemed that it was too far, and maybe a boyne or nubs mini would be better, then serchmont was thrown in there, because of some of the touring possibilities.

I am up to attend pretty much where ever it happens. I will be gone in europe skiing jan 7- 23 and then gone to utah on pres week in feb.

INDY

Originally Posted by INDY GS

I dunno? there was a lot of talk of a mini at mt. bohemia, seeing that it has the most decent vert/snow, but consensus seemed that it was too far, and maybe a boyne or nubs mini would be better, then serchmont was thrown in there, because of some of the touring possibilities.

I am up to attend pretty much where ever it happens. I will be gone in europe skiing jan 7- 23 and then gone to utah on pres week in feb.

INDY

I'd be up for a Boyne or Nubs meet. Have fun skiing in Europe Indy!

I'd go to Nub's or (shudder) Boyne, but jeebus, i think we can be a little more ambitious (although I guess that's easy for me to say)

most people wanted searchmont....... but I think lower MI is a better idea........
I'm up north every weekend so wherever it is I'l probably be within a half hour or so of it

Originally Posted by bigsugar

I'd go to Nub's or (shudder) Boyne, but jeebus, i think we can be a little more ambitious (although I guess that's easy for me to say)

are you shuddering at the thought of going to highlands or mountain?

because mtn is way better than highlands............by a lot..........

Either one really......

Yeah...it's all just comparing one turd to another


I guess it's just a matter of which turd has the least offensive odor
and which you prefer

I guess I prefer Canadian turds.....or maybe Keweenaw turds.

Originally Posted by A-wreck

most people wanted searchmont....... but I think lower MI is a better idea........
I'm up north every weekend so wherever it is I'l probably be within a half hour or so of it

Actually according to the poll that was posted, the majority wanted Bohemia, but the majority of the people actually posting wanted Searchmont. I would do Bohemia, but for the time that it would take to get me to Michigan, I could almost be to Loveland. Either Feb. or March are best for me.

c'mon you wussies. suck it up and drive to bohemia

I dont think I could make it to boyne or anywhere in nothern lower MI because I am not gonna drive 5 hours to ski nubs when its 45 min to bohemia.

how about this? a mini mini, brule is going to open up relatively soon and they always open way early and its always a friday and its always free. Anyone want to meet up and ski 200 vert of manmade ice?

edit: whoa, got my name changed already....ahhh much better, thanks owens!

Originally Posted by crashnburn'd

Actually according to the poll that was posted, the majority wanted Bohemia, but the majority of the people actually posting wanted Searchmont. I would do Bohemia, but for the time that it would take to get me to Michigan, I could almost be to Loveland. Either Feb. or March are best for me.

Yeah you could be at Stowe, VT in the time it takes to get to bohemia from Detroit............but whatever.............I guess I'd rather cross an internaional border(searchmont) than drive 11 1/2 hours(bohemia)

AND I ALMOST FORGOT............Those fuckers at bohemia lied to me last year about thier coverage.......they said it was great and there was tons of snow, so I booked the trailside cabin for my friends and I............
I wanted to be sure of the coverage so I called information and asked for random people who live in the area................so It's christmas morning and I'm telling people "HI and merry christmas I'm an asshole from downstate.......any skiers in this household?" the one I found said there was dirt all over the hill........they lied..........they took my money for the cabin.........and when I called and asked AGAIN about the coverage I told them I talked to Joe Blow in copper harbor and he said blah blah ............they hung up on me

Didn't mean to make you mad man... Just stating the facts for me. This is exactly what I thought would happen when I posted the original question. The midwest is too damn big and too damn short to make it viable for everyone. Definately sucks that they would lie about the coverage at Bohemia too.

Rip-
I may be up there once or twice this year... As for Brule, depends on when they open.

Fine.

I'll have my own damn mini at Searchmont with my dog.


And I don't even have a dog.



Does someone have a dog I can borrow?



I'm so lonely............

Originally Posted by crashnburn'd

I would do Bohemia, but for the time that it would take to get me to Michigan, I could almost be to Loveland.

Here lies my problem, except that in stead of almost Loveland, I have all of Colorado...

Originally Posted by crashnburn'd

Didn't mean to make you mad man... Just stating the facts for me. .

was it the "but....whatever" that made me sound mad........sorry...I was actually agreeing with you.........I just find it hard to believe that bohemia is so sick that it warrants driving like six hours longer than it would take to get to searchmont......or somewhere closer

I've skied at both quite a bit..........I can honestly say that Searchmont would be better for a summit type gathering...........terrain is just about as good, and there would be stuff to do after 4:30.

I agree that the midwest is too damn big to please everyone. If it's at searchmont, I'll prolly be there, if it's at Bohemia, maybe. If it is at Boyne or nubs, definately. Brule for one run of manmade ice, Nope, but you guys that are w/in an hour or so have a blast.

Nohills, yes I plan to have lots of fun in Europe.

INDY

Since we're kinda handicapped by driving times to a handfull of worthwhile resorts, Zac & I'd be willing to drive to pretty much anywhere the mini is. It's gonna be a long drive in any case.

I'm down for Bohemia, Boyne, Nubs, or Searchmount assuming dates don't conflict with a mid-term or something. I'd definitely like to do something cheap like a campsite though.

personally, I am not so up for winter camping in the midwest, we could all split a cabin/house rental, or get rooms in Petosky if there is enough interest in Boyne/nubs.

Originally Posted by INDY GS

personally, I am not so up for winter camping in the midwest, we could all split a cabin/house rental, or get rooms in Petosky if there is enough interest in Boyne/nubs.

You bringing the little ripper? I'd have to bring the whole fam damily. I'd be up for splitting lodging.

Originally Posted by FNG

Zac & I'd be willing to drive to pretty much anywhere the mini is.

You should drive down to Welch Village on the weekends. I'll keep an eye out for a scary black man with a red shirt.


Anyone who's down for Bohemia in February or early March either PM me or send me an email at paskebatgmaildawtcom... I'll see if I can do something if the numbers warrant it.

Might be kinda cool to coincide it with the Midwestern Rep show. Maybe score some media/shop passes and get some free shwag.

If Searchmont is chosen, couch and floorspace can be provided at the Casa de Bigsugar.


edit: for those with financial concerns.......the drive from my house is like a half hour. No biggie, we do it 3-4 times a week.

My votes Bohemia, mid feb would be a nice time since they will still be getting snow and it will probably be above zero.