Italy Event - List of Riders....

[Greco]

Marco. I could do for the Italy trip the same I do for the other trips. People reply to this thread if they are coming and I keep it updated with the current list. (include where you're coming from and the airport, date and time you are arriving so we can coordinate transfers perhaps)

1. Marco (Italy)
2. Greco (USA - Milan Malpensa, Feb 12th - AM - time coming soon)
3. Mimi Greco (USA - same as Greco)
4. Ben Wannamaker (Canada)
5. Tommy Laker (UK - Milan Linate Feb 11th - Sleep in airport - Transfer to Mtn Feb 12th AM)
6. Martins M. (Latvia)
7. Oskars Stucis (Latvia)
8. Scott Palmer (UK)
9. Luca Dondio (Italy)
10. Andrea Zanon (Italy)
11. Guillaume Chaude (France)
12. Janis M* (Snowboarder - With Martins)





Note: Info from the Italy Tourism Dept regarding transfer to the Mtn.:
you can take a bus from Milan (Bus station Garibaldi - p.zza Freud) to Madonna di Campiglio. It is by SIA and the departure is at 7.00 a.m. or at 13.40. (for more info please call 02 637901).

and if you miss the 1340 bus then:
Train to Trento and then bus to Madonna di Campiglio....
more info at:
www.trenitalia.it for trains
www.ttspa.it for buses

[allz]

yes, thats right, then we will see the whats what! ;) and who is who!

[McShane]

i'm in (Oskars Stucis)

[tommy]

G add "scott palmer" in aswell, his coming with me from england.

[McShane]

Russia? i'v been there twice, on transit! :rolleyes: :D

marco, can you post the nams of all other riders that are not on this forum like tommy did?

[marcolo86]

Sure, i'll add them to Greco's list to make a sort of official one.

(one list is better)

If you're coming and are not on this list post a reply with your name + where you're coming from and I'll add you to it.

[allz]

haha...McShane from russia;) thats funny! why ? just cant imagine Oskar like russian - he is LATVIAN!!!!

Greco ; Marco, correct that ... Oskars S. is from Latvia!!!

[Greco]

sorry about that. i assoc. him with russia awhile back, don't know why. i didn't mean to insult :)

g

[allz]

its ok G !

so, what about other from MIX team???

and G, you will be on mountain all week, or only those 2 event days?

[tommy]

Tom Laker and Scott Palmer will be arriving febuary 11th but will be in milan over night so will be getting transfers 12th am. arriving in milan linate airport. we get in at 11pm on the 11th but will be staying at the airport over night so all is good. so you can add that to ours g

[McShane]

it's all cool, no prob G! :cool:

i assume you associated me with russia when i reported about russian forums (and got at least one body, Kiril, to SBOL), even posted few words in russian. ;)

[Kelli]

who has a suite case big enough for me to fit in? as long as i can hitch a ride i can get past customs no prob;)

[tommy]

Originally posted by Greco


Note: Info from the Italy Tourism Dept regarding transfer to the Mtn.:
you can take a bus from Milan (Bus station Garibaldi - p.zza Freud) to Madonna di Campiglio. It is by SIA and the departure is at 7.00 a.m. or at 13.40. (for more info please call 02 637901).

Greco your a legend, the bus thing 7am, i think i will email them or phone them. taxi was going to cost 80 GBP each way per person so decided that was a bad idea. the other option was a train. but the only thing is i think im going to have to get a taxi back because my plane is 7am in the morning on the saturday back to england. which is shit. but there were no later planes unless you wanted to pay stupid money. i will wait to see what other people are doing though.

[Greco]

i replied back to them asking about options if we arrive later than 1340. i'm waiting for a reply.

also i found that it looks like there is a train from milan to brescia then to the mtn but i don't know it's schedule.

g

[tommy]

yeh and theres a few trains through out the day from milan to trento then from trento to marilleva.

[allz]

we-latvians... will be there in 12th about at 5PM ! in marilleva!

leaving in 11th 3pm from Riga, will be in midnight in Warzsawa, then got to motorways in Germany, then faaaast to Italy Alps, to Marilleva, so, all drive will be some 26 hours ! ;)

hey, Tommy, i think you should think about that in Italy then, maybe there will be posibility my bro could catch you down to Milan by car, but i dunno, will see...!!

[Greco]

how far is madonna from marivella?

[allz]

hey G, so ...in list are all who ride skiboards ??? Your wife ride skiboards too?

if not, then in list should be my brother snowboarder (Janis M );)
just if we want to know all specifications!

[McShane]

Marco! can you post exact address of Marilleva1400 or other one can find on the map? We'll need it to plan the road-trip on viamichelin.com. Thanks

[tommy]

1. about the bus check this link http://www.campiglio.net/ing/pagine_campiglio/home.html?PHPSESSID=599980a60114fddea32a7c2b23418b 27

2. marilleva to maddona vice versa

and map of the area here

http://www.funiviecampiglio.it/images/inverno/mappe/plan-sk-gif.htm

[allz]

Greco, and all others...:

http://www.viamichelin.com

this is the best thing! u will be able to see all what you need!

G, Marilleva 1400 to MDC is some 37km!

[marcolo86]

Yes it's around 30-35 km by car, but skiing it will take 1 1/2 hours from the far bottom of Marilleva to the far top of MDC where the park is located.

Marilleva is very small, so the exact locatin of the residence doesn't really matter. As soon as you get to Marilleva 1400 you will find signs which direct you to the appropriate residence.

[Greco]

here is what the tourism people said when i asked them what are options are if we miss the buss at 1340 to mdc:

Train to Trento and then bus to Madonna di Campiglio....
more info at:
www.trenitalia.it for trains
www.ttspa.it for buses

[allz]

so no more from MIX ???

[tommy]

http://forum.quick-web.com/forum.php?login=equipesudskiboard

theres 2 people on there you might want to add.

im sure there was more people going hmmmm

[marcolo86]

Tommy all of those people seem to be on Greco's list!:p

We're over 10 confirmed, that's pretty good to be a contest located in Europe. And there's a month left, I'm talking to more Italians and I believe other Europeans/Americans might come.

[Dylan]

Can someone post some details for this event. Who it's open to? Dates? Locations? Lodging info? Other costs? I may be able to talk my wife into a long weekend skiing in the Alps. Airfare looks pretty reasonable. I got that it starts on 2/12 and the place to fly to is Milan, but the rest is a mystery :confused:

[marcolo86]

Open to anyone, actual contest 17th + 18th Feb but we're gonna be riding from 13th to 19th aprox. Location: Contest in Madonna Di Campiglio (Trentino), lodging in Madonna di Campiglio/Marilleva 1400.

Lodging info you better get from some of the guys here who are taking care of it. Other costs will involve normal cost associated to a vacation on the slopes (basically Food and Pass.)

[McShane]

i guess Dylan might be not interested (if travelling with the wife), maybe someone else...
we (me, Allz, hes bro) have 4+1 appartment, bet we are currently 3 guys in for it. we are looking for a 4th person to join us for the road trip from latvia, still we will have 1 (or 2) spare beds to crash.
anybody?

[tommy]

oskars your be needing those beds lol. honestly!!!

[McShane]

man, you make me think of too many options, the reason why.... :D

[allz]

so ,Marco, u know this place better!

where could we meet up all? or, how it will happen?

just we need to know where will be the place, where we will meet up all together!

what ya all think?

here is map of Marilleva 1400! :

[marcolo86]

I think our best option would be to meet up in fronto of the main lift called "COPAI-PANCIANA", at the entrance. It's the one which goes from Marilleva 1400 to half-way up the main mountain. We'll talk about this later when the time is closer.

[allz]

thats right, i think some week BEFORE we are goin away from home to Italy!!! ok! so, let this be talked later ;)

[allz]

i know its not important, but till this time we said: first event in Europe and so on, but we all know - that is not first ever event or contest!!!

about some event (http://www.ifyouski.com/news/newsarticle/?ObjectID=508515)


here you can see that there was some events, and not the smallest ones!

and some inf. could be found here too :

FrontSide web page (http://www.frontsideincfilms.com/news/sportnews.html)

[marcolo86]

We never said it's the first event in Europe, but it's definitely the first in Italy.

From the official contest site:

" L'Equipe Sud Skiboard organise le premier contest de skiboard européen dans les alpes depuis 5ans !"

Which means first European Alps contest after 5 years.

But interesting info, thanks allz.

[allz]

yup, its ok, i just wanted to give this information !

in fronside web i am now reading interview with Boomer, ok, its sooo old inf. but still, its interesting! ;)

[McShane]

can anybody tell anything about the names in that contest?

[tommy]

ok i think its time we start sorting stuff out its only 2 weeks now, perhaps we sort it out when everyone gets back from creek. but like whens everyone getting there n stuff, i know we cant get into our chalets till 3pm but i will be there about 12pm, let me know people!!!

[marcolo86]

I'm driving from Rome, so I'll get there in the late afternoon, surely before dinner if no unexpected problems arise.

[allz]

we - latvians are driving from Riga.. 2pm, in 11th february, and will be in Marilleva - hopefuly in 12th february 5pm!!!

so, just move in our rooms and so!

hey, Marco, in those residences, are there any spoons,forks and dishes on place...we dont need to take own?

and
@Ben, then where you will live? in Toms or my residence?

and, just want to sort out who will be in who rooms! u know i am talking about Tommy and me !

martins

[marcolo86]

Yes the residences have all you need. You will probably have to pay some 10€ for bed and bathroom stuff. (Blankets, towels etc.) All the rest is included. My advice would be to buy plastic plates, cups, cutlery and stuff like that cause you might not have a dishwasher.

[allz]

thanks for advises..;) !
because food=energy=good riding=all week fun :D

[marcolo86]

Dylan are you gonna make it over?

[Kelli]

what happend with washing dishes by hand?

[marcolo86]

Kelli just sent me a PM saying she will gladly join us to clean all apartment dishes. She will also take care of fixing the beds, cooking dinner and getting the bathtub filled with hot water and bubbles for when riders come home from a busy day of intense riding.

Thankyou Kelli on behalf of everyone.

[tommy]

kellis a housewife a classic one at that! no seriously, i want a candle lit bath, pasta everynight, and i want a bed time story read to me. :) anyway lynam are you coming?

[Kelli]

whatever, you guys paying for me to come.

[allz]

hey Marco, we must get some discounts for skipass...just we will be more than 10 who will buy ticket, so, we could get some % off that BIG cost for skiin pass!!!

like - group discounts or sumtin!

[allz]

Marco, so, dont ya found info about discounts...maybe there are no discounts??

[marcolo86]

Sorry guys, we're not enough people for discounts...

This is from the MDC website:

"Groups of at least 25 persons will receive a minimum discount of 3% on the MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO skipass (not available during the Christmas period). The head of the group must purchase all the skipasses for the group at the same time and provide a list of all its members on the letterhead of the relevant company or organisation. For ski-passes with validity exceeding 7 days are ordered, the relevant photographs must be attached to the list. The head of the group will be issued a free skipass of the type purchased by the group. Improvised groups that are casually formed and not organised beforehand are not eligible. Children receiving a free skipass are not considered members of the group. This discount excludes all other discounts."

[Greco]

that's pretty much the worst group policy i've ever seen

[marcolo86]

As I quite often say... Welcome to Italy...

[tommy]

yeh right, 3%, gid damn them, thats like 5 GBP off hahaha well worth it.

[McShane]

is 22 still a child? :rolleyes:

eh, what a bout ISIC's? are they of any use (mine is out of date but maybe it's worth getting a new one)?

[allz]

yes, right, maybe Italy is thinking about students, maybe with ISIC we could get some BIG 2%, or even 4% wowawiiwaa:D

shiiit, man, thats a crap, then we just need to talk to the chef,and ask some 15%off, or some 10%off..

[McShane]

i guess it is now about the time to get things sorted out and arrange ourselves.

so, me, Allz, hes bro and another guy (snowboarder) are arriving on Saturday afternoon, fivish-sevenish.
Others?
Should we set a spot and time to meet up with everyone?
Random ideas for entertainment? ;)

[allz]

we must there somewhere, even for reason that some of riders have no rooms to stay in, so, arange that thing will be the first thing!!!

@Ben, so, we need inf. from you,

and others who have no place to stay at!!!!

[tommy]

yes it deffinatly needs sorting now, were like a week away. im arriving on saturday about 12.........hopefully hahaha :confused: and its just me and my mate staying my place, so we have like 2 spare places who ever wants to double bed it up. so basically no1, is riding on saturday and everyones riding on sunday. i need to sort something out about my plane though. ive kind of fucked up the times about going back to england :mad:

[McShane]

will you miss england? :p

let's make it like 19:30/7:30pm (local time) at a certain place. could it be lift ticket office (i assume this should be clear of people at that time)? until that everyone can do whatever they want/have to (ride, check-in at lodging, shop, just chill, etc.).

or if everyone, besides us, arrives around noon, then set up another timing and sort everything out before we get there later the day.

anyways, my cell is 00 371 920 4556 and it will be on all the time


what about lodging? can we make clear how many and how spacy apartments we have? and wether they are located nearby (same building or same country)?

[marcolo86]

I'm leaving my cell too, in case you need anything it'll be on all the time.

3474462580

I say we all meet at one of the residence's reception, make it the Marilleva 1400 residence if you want. I'm not absolutely sure on the time, but I'll probably make it by 19.30 as you say.

[Bentfilms]

stoked

viva

italia


i leave jersey 605pm eastern canadian time, on the 11th, dont know when i arrive, will someome be able to meet me at the airport??

bDIzznubsz

[allz]

yo Ben, what airport do you arrive in???

maybe Tom can meet ya there, or Greco,...!

Ben, i was wondering where have ya been ...now, its ok, u r here, and , just 5 days, and we all meet in ITALIA!!!!

[tommy]

Originally posted by Bentfilms
stoked

viva

italia


i leave jersey 605pm eastern canadian time, on the 11th, dont know when i arrive, will someome be able to meet me at the airport??

bDIzznubsz

you know what time you get to italy? like find out.

[Bentfilms]

sup dudes, i arrive at MXP - Malpensa Arpt Arrival Terminal: 1

at 755am at MXP

sounds good?

hazy and bubbly.... cant wait... stoked

i dont need a passport do i?

hahaha
bibbydeedibbidee

[Bentfilms]

also thats 755am on the morning of the 12th, i leave night of the 11th, redeye john

b

[allz]

i think u need a pasport ! man, i dunno exactly, maybe G can tell sumtin about that !..;)

i'm stoked too...1 week with ya all in Alps, sooooo howiiiii awesome..:)

ben, and i dont know how u can get to Marilleva!!!:confused:

[Greco]

ben,

how did you go to japan without a passport?

i think you're going to need one to go to italy.

i know i will.

g

[allz]

yup, and i need a passport too, even i am from Europe, and i will not leave europe, but .. the things is :

BEN - take ya passport with YOU!!!!!

[Bentfilms]

bahahahhahaha of course i was joking

your all so damned silly

b

[allz]

hahaaa, shit, ok, next time i will know ...u jokeMAN.;)

[Greco]

knowing you man that's something you might do.

[Bentfilms]

grecs!

call me

b

[McShane]

btw, are greco and ben the only ones from america?

OK, about insurance. i found out the 2e/day (minimum 20e) insurance offered by www.24hassistance.com at MDC. Marco- would you suggest it or should i better find something else (i haven't learned too much about this particular one, but it would save a lot of trouble now if i can insure at the skipass shop)?

onother thing i got a little confused: is marilleva within MDC ski area? in essence, would the MDC ski pass be good at marilleva or do we have to buy the superskirama dolomiti pass?

cheers! o.

[marcolo86]

I don't know what the insurance offers or how these work compared to the US...I never got insurance to ride, I obviosuly can't tell you to not get it if you feel safer with it...but it's not like they're gonna leave you on the slopes if you get hurt.

We will need to get the Superskirama Skipass, which includes 3 connected resorts (Marilleva, MDC, Folgarida) and other close resorts which we probably won't go to anyways...

[tommy]

im all insured up to the insurance max, wow im so stoked, its going to be some crazy shit. i cant wait to lay in the snow, i havnt even seen a snowflake in 2 months!!!

[allz]

Originally posted by Kelli
what happend with washing dishes by hand?

hm, i think its all ok about washing dishes by hand..;)

btw - i wasnt expecting any dishwasher machine bla bla.... , i just need all stuf to make pasta, rise, and some delicious food!

we latvians - u know - we can do it !!!!

[tommy]

screw that man, why do you think restaraunts or fast food places are there for :D hey im kinda trying to sort out transfers now and ive decided im taking an extra £500 haha,

[McShane]

those are for charging bucks from holiday skiers (sunbathers) . i want to ride all day and have some decent food (not crappy burger) in the evening... :D

[tommy]

can we go yet?

[allz]

1 day?

ok, its 29 hours till we GO GO GO!!!!

[tommy]

this is my last night in england, let the snow begin :D ive lost my bloody oakley hat grrrrrr, and how am i gonna get my skiboards from a to b???

[allz]

so how are you everyone??? is it ok?

Greco, how is packing;) ?
Ben, so where u will stay?
see ya all there!!!! EUROPE ! Italy!

[tommy]

wahey found my hat, how does everyone move there boards if they dont have a bag :confused: i use to have 90 cm and could fit them in but 99 are to big. someone heeeelp me.

[Greco]

i have a nice full size ski bag. put in a few pairs of 99's and fold over, you'll see.

hey i'm not going to know my ass from a hole in the ground out there so when you get to marivella look me up in my room and leave a message if i'm not there.

g

[tommy]

ah :) i will go to my local ski shop tomorrow (haha local ski shop i dont even have a local mountain) and check what theyve got. is anyone really taking ahelmet, those things take up so much room.

[Greco]

of course, i won't ride without one. too many close calls and seen too many bad injuries.

g

[allz]

Originally posted by Greco
.....so when you get to marivella look me up in my room and leave a message if i'm not there.

g

hey, i dont know where is ya room G ! or u said that to Tom???

and, i am taking 50$ bucks in cash right? ;)

and some surprises...:D to the GURU of skiboarding!

[Greco]

that was to anyone going.

no bring $40 for the stuff

[Bentfilms]

yoyooyoyoyo

grecs, am i meeting you at the airport??? what flight are you coming in on??? its cool if i hitch with you up to marivella?? I'll stay with tommy in his room,

thanks!

see you guys soon

bdubz
p.s grecs, email me with deets if needed

[Greco]

that's cool but how am i getting to marivella?

[Bentfilms]

you dont know yet?

well we'll figure it out together on friday then!!

how can we meet?

b

[marcolo86]

Have a nice trip everyone...

Tell the plane pilots to drive nice and safe... :D

[allz]

@MARCO

hi, this is sumtin my bro said..its writen in that paper..!

marilleva res-160m/1400

type c bilo 4+1

mezzana.... bla bla!~!!

so, meet ya all there, just 1 hour and we are driving thrue europe to Italy!!!!!!!!


c u all later...!

[McShane]

so i'm taking off in 30 minutes!!!

to be on the safe side, here is my cell number to get in contact at the destination: +371 920 4556 (+371 is the country code, you may have to dial 00371)
i have marco's number.
noone elses tho...

anyways, we can always set up a large fire at lift entrance or something else out of the ordinary - then we'll know where everyone is :D