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adeehr

02-08-2010, 08:16 PM

Wow, they're dropping like flies!

I'm definitely still coming, even if I have to drive out all by myself. I'm pretty sure Brick is still in though. We had an awesome time at Jay, and it just made me even more excited to ride at Bohemia.

What's the earliest that we can get into the cabins, by the way?

Boy with them dropping like flies I may not have enough cash to cover the freakin cabins, this is getting ridiculous! I estimated $75 to make sure we covered in case we had a few cancellations. That may not be enough, and it sucks but I may have to ask for a few more bucks from the small group that's confirmed.

I plan on leaving here by 8 am, hopefully sooner. So I'll be there early afternoon. When did you kids plan on getting there?

DennisEvans

02-08-2010, 08:39 PM

Boy with them dropping like flies I may not have enough cash to cover the freakin cabins, this is getting ridiculous! I estimated $75 to make sure we covered in case we had a few cancellations. That may not be enough, and it sucks but I may have to ask for a few more bucks from the small group that's confirmed.

I plan on leaving here by 8 am, hopefully sooner. So I'll be there early afternoon. When did you kids plan on getting there?

I think I'm still in, and it wouldn't be fair for me to bail now. If I can't make it I will still send some money to help out with lodging

CrazyBoy-1

02-08-2010, 09:03 PM

Dennis, with Onlyboards out, Brick and I will be the only ones in the vehicle. I'm pretty sure we could swing by and pick you up.

Andrew, if you need extra cash let us know. I can pitch in as needed. How many are we down to now?

DennisEvans

02-08-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks guys

adeehr

02-08-2010, 11:15 PM

Dennis there is no need to pay for something you aren't going to. I only want you to pay if you are going. :)

We are down to 5 paid right now. You, Thomas, Courtney Me and Isaac. Originally we had 10 confirmed, but things happen, we understand that.

CrazyBoy-1

02-09-2010, 12:04 AM

Gohammer92

02-09-2010, 12:55 AM

Okay. Finally got my internet back. I haven't even had access for a few weeks, so sorry I've been out of touch! (Thank god for the public library though.) I won't be able to make it. Life has struck again. Picking up a second job and gotta find a place to live and pay off the credit card. It just won't work out. Do you guys want to know the saddest part? I have only been able to actually go skiboarding once this year. Omg *tear* :'( I'm really sorry guys but I hope to pick up again where I left off next season.

adeehr

02-09-2010, 07:22 AM

Wow, and there were well over a dozen people interested at one point. Hey, I'm sure we'll still have a good time no matter how small the group. I think Brick and I are planning on getting to the mountain Friday morning. That's why I was wondering about how early we can get into the cabins. I'm planning on doing scouting runs to see where I want to go the following two days.

I'll let you know after I cancel the extra cabins when we can get in. They didnt mention a time previously so I am unsure.

Gohammer, take care man, get life straightened out and we'll see you next year!

ElkCloner

02-09-2010, 07:33 AM

As sad as I am for other people to miss out, a group of 5 is perfect for riding glades.

CrazyBoy-1

02-09-2010, 08:04 AM

Yeah, that's a good point. We generally had five or six people together riding at Jay. Much more than that, and it's hard to keep track of everyone. Still, I was looking forward to hanging out with everyone in the evenings and maybe riding with different small groups during the day.

adeehr

02-09-2010, 10:33 AM

haha, I may be my own group when we are up there if I don't get in shape soon. Having a baby during the winter kills my workout plans. I may be down and out quick...I hope not!!

Courtney

02-09-2010, 12:37 PM

haha, I may be my own group when we are up there if I don't get in shape soon. Having a baby during the winter kills my workout plans. I may be down and out quick...I hope not!!

I might not be too far from you. I got in about 1 MN powder run so far this year. Hopefully I'll warm back up quickly haha.

Sending in the shirt order in less than 30 minutes.

bec2745

02-09-2010, 04:20 PM

Wow, and there were well over a dozen people interested at one point. Hey, I'm sure we'll still have a good time no matter how small the group. I think Brick and I are planning on getting to the mountain Friday morning. That's why I was wondering about how early we can get into the cabins. I'm planning on doing scouting runs to see where I want to go the following two days.

ill see if me and dennis can rack our brains and come up with a little treasure map like Ian made for jay jam.

CrazyBoy-1

02-09-2010, 08:11 PM

That would be sweet, Brian. I want to try to find all the hidden places to ride just like at Jay.

Yeah, Jay was definitely a good wake up call for me as far as physical demand. I'm still sore from this weekend, and my legs were definitely not in the same shape the second day up. I was glad to be on the shorter boards. The Condors can be a workout.

adeehr

02-10-2010, 08:16 PM

5 days left to secure your cabin spot. Once the 16th hits we cut down the cabins and you may be sleeping with the smelly boots on the floor!

FRe'

02-12-2010, 08:24 AM

Sorry guys I was really hoping to head on up to Bohemia with you all.....buuutt my work place is going through some changes currently and I need to be here consistently for the next few months. I'm definitely bummed bc they could do without me for an extended weekend but oh well. Maybe next year :/ Oh and to those that are going have a safe and fun trip.

ElkCloner

02-13-2010, 10:19 PM

2 days....

adeehr

02-14-2010, 01:41 AM

2 days....

Yup you have until midnight Monday to claim your bed! There will still probably be room after Monday, but I would really like to get 1 or two more people into the meet. That way I don't have to ask for any extra cash from people for the cabins.

GOM What's up bud, you possibly coming now Tim and Thomas are going to pick you up? Your lift is already paid for...you only need $50!!!

CrazyBoy-1

02-14-2010, 08:51 AM

Get in on it, GOM! You know you want to ride with us again. Brick and I will be swinging by close to your area anyway, so you may as well join us.

DennisEvans

02-14-2010, 10:26 AM

Yeah I'll be there

bec2745

02-14-2010, 03:09 PM

http://www.woodlandyurts.co.uk/Yurt_Facts/Build_Your_Own.html

adeehr

02-14-2010, 07:30 PM

Yeah I'll be there

Saweet!

nolhay

02-15-2010, 01:55 AM

You can count me in for being there but I won't need a place to sleep nor tix to get up the hill. If (max 2 people) want to come up a day early and ride Ripley on Friday you can stay in my dorm, It'll be a tight sleeping arrangement but we have a pretty good Terrain Park

adeehr

02-15-2010, 11:14 AM

Sounds great! I'm not sure how we are going to get ahold of you as there is probably no cell reception up there, if there is it's probably spotty. Send me a PM with your cell number otherwise look for us in Cabins 1 and 2. We should have those two. I have all 4 in my name right now, but will give two back tomorrow, so I'm assuming they'll have us keep 1 and 2.

adeehr

02-15-2010, 11:57 AM

Cabins 3 and 4 have been canceled. I had a call from Bohemia to me actually verifying I still needed all 4 as it's Martigras weekend, and they have had tons of requests for them. So I gave two cabins back, so I'm sure there will be plenty of partiers there that weekend.

We still have cabins 1 and 2 for the weekend and if GOM comes we will still have 2 beds available to anyone who wants them.

COME AND GET IT!! :)

ElkCloner

02-15-2010, 12:02 PM

Can we designate one cabin as alcohol-free?

adeehr

02-15-2010, 12:36 PM

You bet. Last year at jay Robert Matt and I had a case that we maybe had a few beers out of. I have no problem not drinking at all that weekend. I don't even know how much we'll feel like partying after a day out in the powder. But for sure one cabin can been alcohol free.

ElkCloner

02-15-2010, 12:52 PM

Good, I know Tim (crazyboy) wanted a alcohol free cabin as well.

adeehr

02-15-2010, 01:03 PM

I didn't even plan on bringing any alcohol along, so I had never thought of this. So maybe I'll bunk with you lads!

CrazyBoy-1

02-15-2010, 07:43 PM

Sweet, don't forget to bring those bindings along!

Yeah, having Mardi Gras that weekend will be interesting. I just hope it doesn't get too loud. I want to be able to sleep after a long day of riding the glades.

nolhay

02-15-2010, 08:47 PM

There is no cell service once you get into the lakes. I'll have my 2 way radio with fresh batteries.

DennisEvans

02-15-2010, 09:27 PM

Ugh...I just found out the damage from Jay...I really don't know if I can afford this at all. I will try, sorry for the confusion but I need a second job now that I'm not in school anymore.

CrazyBoy-1

02-15-2010, 09:50 PM

Keep us updated, Dennis. I hope you can make it out, but I can definitely understand the financial side of things. The only reason I'm going to this meet and the Open is that I was able to get some overtime in at work.

Courtney

02-16-2010, 09:18 AM

I'd like to get in on the alcohol-free cabin as well.

Keep us updated GOM, hope everything is going alright for you.

adeehr

02-16-2010, 09:59 AM

Since it's just the 5 of us as of now lets just make it an alcohol free weekend. I don't think anyones going to have a problem with that. Plus we can probably go to the communal cabin and watch drunks if we want. :)

Courtney

02-16-2010, 10:10 AM

Sounds good to me :)

Watching drunks is always a good time.

CrazyBoy-1

02-16-2010, 05:36 PM

Who's the fifth? I know of myself, Brick, Courtney, and Andrew. Who's number 5?

adeehr

02-16-2010, 10:25 PM

Isaac.Jarvis is. He's coming from Minneapolis.

CrazyBoy-1

02-17-2010, 12:04 AM

Ah, I see. So it's five in the cabins (six if gom can make it) plus a couple local riders. That's still a pretty good group.

I can't believe the meet is only a couple weeks away now. This is going to be quite the trip. Brick and I will get a taste of what some of you went through to get to Jay last year.

adeehr

02-17-2010, 11:52 PM

Still 3 open bunks if anyone wants in. We'd be glad to have you!

Courtney

02-18-2010, 09:46 AM

Update - Sounds like GOM is completely out.

bec2745

02-18-2010, 11:58 PM

I want to gooooooooooooooo

=(((((

CrazyBoy-1

02-19-2010, 12:52 AM

Yeah, I was looking forward to riding with you again, Brian. I wish more people from the Jay group could make it out. I guess for a bigger group we'll have to wait til Ragged the next weekend.

ElkCloner

02-21-2010, 08:52 PM

1.5 weeks.

Obliquity

02-22-2010, 12:29 PM

Anyone going out from the Twin Cities area?

I may be willing to get in on this as it would be great to catch up with some of you that I haven't spoken with in a long time.

Btw, this is Jon Ostroushko. Co-Founder of Skiboard Magazine.

But if there are some spots left and someone has room in their vehicle please let me know. I have always wanted to ride Bohemia and frankly if I could do it with a bunch of skiboards it would only be that much better.

-Jon

Courtney

02-22-2010, 01:45 PM

Hey Jon, I'm leaving from Minneapolis with Isaac. We'll probably leave around 6am Friday morning, and will head out Sunday after riding. Be back sometime early Monday. Let me know if you're interested. It'd be great to have you along.

DennisEvans

02-22-2010, 01:52 PM

Sorry...Sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry...this doesn't even come close to how sorry I really am. Please forgive me. I'll make a point to ride with you midwest guys next year.

ElkCloner

02-22-2010, 02:05 PM

Sorry...Sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry...this doesn't even come close to how sorry I really am. Please forgive me. I'll make a point to ride with you midwest guys next year.

Dude, life hits you hard sometimes, you have nothing to apologize for. Not your fault.

What's holding you back from going? Since Tim and I are still going regardless, you can ride for free with me if you want, I'm paying half the gas costs either way.

ElkCloner

02-22-2010, 02:05 PM

DennisEvans

02-22-2010, 02:13 PM

Dude, life hits you hard sometimes, you have nothing to apologize for. Not your fault.

What's holding you back from going? Since Tim and I are still going regardless, you can ride for free with me if you want, I'm paying half the gas costs either way.

I dropped out of school and am trying to get a job, and I've just enough cash to go to US Open

adeehr

02-22-2010, 02:30 PM

Don't worry about it Dennis. We completely understand. I was in your place at one point in my life, shit happens. Then it gets better. Just keep your head up man and take care of yourself. We'll be glad to ride with you next year.

@Jon, if you are coming let me know and I'll get your my email address for lodging.

Courtney

02-22-2010, 02:32 PM

I was hoping you would offer him a ride, haha.

Yeah definitely. We're all from the Minneapolis area so it'd work out nice. I have a 99 Camry so as long as no one packs their entire room, 3 people + gear should be fine.

adeehr

02-22-2010, 04:35 PM

Yeah definitely. We're all from the Minneapolis area so it'd work out nice. I have a 99 Camry so as long as no one packs their entire room, 3 people + gear should be fine.

What??? You aren't going to drive the 6 hours again down to my house to pick me up!!! I'm shocked!! :D

Obliquity

02-22-2010, 06:50 PM

Yeah definitely. We're all from the Minneapolis area so it'd work out nice. I have a 99 Camry so as long as no one packs their entire room, 3 people + gear should be fine.

Things are looking good here. Courtney I sent you a PM. I am glad I decided to pop onto all the sites this weekend and found this, I had no clue this was going on until earlier. I need to check on a couple other things and clear it with my work but I don't I will have any issues. I would offer to drive you guys myself as I have a nice roomy 2009 Toyota Matrix S but I need a couple new tires (don't pretend to be a race car driver) and I think I may have to choose between tires and riding but I think the riding is more important. :D

Courtney

02-22-2010, 07:25 PM

Things are looking good here. Courtney I sent you a PM. I am glad I decided to pop onto all the sites this weekend and found this, I had no clue this was going on until earlier. I need to check on a couple other things and clear it with my work but I don't I will have any issues. I would offer to drive you guys myself as I have a nice roomy 2009 Toyota Matrix S but I need a couple new tires (don't pretend to be a race car driver) and I think I may have to choose between tires and riding but I think the riding is more important. :D

I don't mind making the drive. Tires are definitely important, but riding is too :) It'll definitely work out nice. I'll probably be giving you a call tomorrow Jon.

And Andrew.. if it came down to it and you needed a ride, or couldn't go, we'd make the extra trip to pick you up :)

Courtney

02-22-2010, 07:26 PM

Oh yeah.. and the reason I'm posting. I got the shirts in today and they look pretty good!

adeehr

02-22-2010, 07:46 PM

haha, awesome, can't wait to see the shirts!

and no I don't need a ride, just given you gruff. :)

Obliquity

02-22-2010, 08:35 PM

I read through the first post but just for reiteration and clarification, what are the total costs in a simple line by line break down? (don't count gas, I can toss in for that)

Thanks guys.

sempai

02-22-2010, 10:45 PM

I hadn't given up hope that somehow I'd be able to attend, but now I can definitely say that I can't. I have to fly back to AZ the weekend of the meet to grab the wife and make the final BIG move to MN. Hopefully they'll be a Midwest Meet II, and both of us will be able to attend.

Have fun all!

DJNATO10

02-23-2010, 12:00 AM

Courtney

02-23-2010, 04:35 AM

This definitely looks very intriguing. Coming from Minneapolis though is quite a trek. I need to talk to some people first to see if I can even go. Money is tight these days, especially when looking for a new car.

Obliquity is my brother so chances are if I went it would probably be with him, not sure if there is even room with you Courtney. Not that I'm inviting myself in your car, just saying it would be nice to ride along with my brother.

I'm sure we could fit you. I can clean everything out of my trunk and our gear should all fit. That's the beauty of skiboards on road trips.

The lodging cost is in the 2nd post. Ticket prices are $50 a day I believe. Mtbohemia.com can confirm that.

sempai - Hope the move goes well. We plan to see you both along next year!

Hope everyone is getting pumped. Its looking like we'll have a good group.

ElkCloner

02-23-2010, 07:03 AM

I'm sure we could fit you. I can clean everything out of my trunk and our gear should all fit. That's the beauty of skiboards on road trips.

If you remove the bindings, you can fit 3-4 pairs of boards in a single skiboard box.

Courtney

02-23-2010, 08:31 AM

Remember to wax your boards everyone!

CrazyBoy-1

02-23-2010, 07:16 PM

I just realized that I never sent in my payment for my shirts. I can't seem to find the appropriate e-mail to Paypal the money. If someone can post that, I'll get the payment sent asap. Sorry about the delay.

ElkCloner

02-23-2010, 07:33 PM

skiboarder035@gmail.com

CrazyBoy-1

02-23-2010, 07:40 PM

Thanks, Brick.

Courtney

02-24-2010, 08:48 AM

Got your payment, thanks Tim.

Courtney

02-24-2010, 08:50 AM

I talked to Jon (Obliquity) yesterday, sounds like he's all in. He'll likely be contacting you about lodging soon Andrew.

Obliquity

02-24-2010, 10:09 AM

Yeah I am good to go. Andrew send me a PM and I'll hit you back.

Couple other questions, what page is there a pic of the tshirt design on? Also, is there a chance to still get one?

ElkCloner

02-24-2010, 10:26 AM

Couple other questions, what page is there a pic of the tshirt design on? Also, is there a chance to still get one?

Probably too late. But I ordered 2, so you're welcome to have one if you want.

Courtney

02-24-2010, 11:33 AM

Yeah I am good to go. Andrew send me a PM and I'll hit you back.

Couple other questions, what page is there a pic of the tshirt design on? Also, is there a chance to still get one?

Here's the shirt post: http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbulletin/upload/showpost.php?p=98738&postcount=486

I could still put in an order for you, but I doubt it'd be done in time for the event. Shirts would probably cost $12 each, and I think they charged me a flat rate of $5 to ship.

adeehr

02-24-2010, 01:48 PM

I also ordered two of them, so I'll have an extra. We can just have them at the meet too and if you like one you can buy it off of one of us, no biggie. :)

Glad to see we have another, that's 6 in the cabins, and we won't need any extra from any of you since we have now enough to cover the cabins and should have enough to cover tax.

As an added bonus, I'm cooking dinner on Friday night!

ElkCloner

02-25-2010, 10:07 AM

Bohemia is getting dumped on.

Courtney

02-25-2010, 10:15 AM

So far it looks like we're going to have great temps. Highs in the lower to mid 30's. Lows in the mid 20's.

ElkCloner

02-25-2010, 02:17 PM

I just hope the roads are clear...

Courtney

02-25-2010, 02:31 PM

Agreed.. although I've driven through some nasty storms.

What type of vehicle is everyone going to be taking?

adeehr

02-25-2010, 05:29 PM

Yeah I am good to go. Andrew send me a PM and I'll hit you back.

Couple other questions, what page is there a pic of the tshirt design on? Also, is there a chance to still get one?

You got PM, just send the lodging payment there and we are set!

Courtney

02-26-2010, 12:57 PM

Reminder: Bring a Towel!

"Linens are included, towels are not"

CrazyBoy-1

02-26-2010, 06:35 PM

Less than a week now. Who else is getting excited?

Btw, what's on the menu, Andrew?

DJNATO10

02-26-2010, 07:42 PM

Does not look like I will be going. I just don't have the money right now to fund the trip.

If in the future you decide to come to Minnesota I will be there in a heartbeat. That you can be assured of.

adeehr

02-26-2010, 08:38 PM

Tim I should probably ask if anyone is a veggie....what I have is meat....mmmmm.....

CrazyBoy-1

02-26-2010, 10:21 PM

I find meat very tasty personally, but I'm not opposed to a veggie meal if it suits others.

ElkCloner

02-27-2010, 01:16 AM

So. Anyone up for risking life and limb, and bringing snowshoes and flashlights....

CrazyBoy-1

02-27-2010, 08:33 PM

I think you'd need more than a flashlight. A spotlight is more like it. Hmmm...nocturnal backcountry skiboarding, it would definitely be an adventure.

ElkCloner

02-27-2010, 11:14 PM

Last night I had the advantage of a full moon, my flashlight didn't really help a whole lot, haha. But I had a blast. Poles came in handy more than once.

CrazyBoy-1

02-28-2010, 09:24 AM

Where were you hiking? I kind of wondered what you were up to when I got that text.

adeehr

02-28-2010, 12:49 PM

Hey if someone else wants to bring camping chairs we may need them. I have two I am going to bring. I don't know how much room there will be in the community building with it being the busy weekend up there it is supposed to be, so we may want to find our own places to sit, or bring them along if you will. Plus then we can hang outside our cabins and watch the drunks for entertainment!

ElkCloner

02-28-2010, 06:55 PM

Where were you hiking? I kind of wondered what you were up to when I got that text.

MD backcountry, also known as the woods and hills surrounding my house.

Hey if someone else wants to bring camping chairs we may need them.

I can bring one or two, but I really don't plan on watching drunk people.

nolhay

02-28-2010, 08:49 PM

can't wait. I'm headed down to Lansing Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday; class Friday (hahaha maybenot?) then boarding all weekend. Does anyone want to stay up here past Sunday?

ElkCloner

03-01-2010, 09:30 AM

Mardi-Gras Madness
Date: March 6, 2010

Girls ski free on Mardi-Gra Saturday
all guys get beads to hand out, the girls who gets the most beads wins $1000 CASH

Apres Ski Activities in Copper Harbor:
Live music at Mariner North, Pines and the Keweenaw Moutain Lodge
Pub Crawl-Free T-shirt for all those who complete all three bars
contests, games and prizes
bus transport between downtown Copper Harbor and Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

It appears most of the partying will take place in the local town 10 miles away.

adeehr

03-01-2010, 10:13 AM

That's good news! Less noise for us at 3am!

Thomas do you have any extra pairs of snow shoes? I've always wanted to try it, just didn't want to pony up the cash to buy them...

ElkCloner

03-01-2010, 10:27 AM

I didn't even have snowshoes myself. We had 2" of fresh snow on top of hard pack, I just hiked in my boots then put my boards on, and also went up a couple hills nordic style.

adeehr

03-01-2010, 10:35 AM

I didn't even have snowshoes myself. We had 2" of fresh snow on top of hard pack, I just hiked in my boots then put my boards on, and also went up a couple hills nordic style.

Oh sweet, how'd that work out? Since we are staying at the hill I'm sure we could do the same, granted there isn't 4 feet of fresh powder to walk through.... then again....:D

ElkCloner

03-01-2010, 10:41 AM

Rough, but worth it.

adeehr

03-01-2010, 10:52 AM

What is everyone bringing for gear? I have 120 110 105 & 103's I'm going to bring. I doubt the Rockets will get any use there, but I'm going to bring them anyway, you just never know. I'm also bringing the Pro Primes and Bomber II's, Line FF Pro and I'm going to bring those messed up bindings for Tim because I know he wanted to check them out.

As far as food, I've got Friday night covered, I probably will get there sometime between 1 and 3 in the afternoon, depending on if I have to drop my daughter off at school that morning. I don't know if we want to have everyone bring snacks, as I know Courtney has some stuff she's bringing. I looked and there is a small grocery store about 15 minutes away in case we don't have enough food.

Also on my list are my walkies and my XM radio.

ElkCloner

03-01-2010, 10:57 AM

Courtney

03-01-2010, 11:03 AM

I'll be riding my KTPs and bringing my boyfriends KTPs as back up. I have a helmet cam on the way.. hopefully. They keep switching up the shipping info and bumping the dates back to the 5th, the day I'm leaving, which will be too late. I'm still hoping for the best though.

I'm thinking I'll hit up Sam's Club tomorrow and pick up a big bag of Chex Mix along with some other snacks and maybe some granola bars. Also have a case of Gatorade I'll be bringing and some bottled water.

I'm hoping our contact with the drunks will be minimal. It's good to hear the after party is away from the resort. Hopefully that will leave us more room in the common area if we choose to hang out there.

Stoked!

adeehr

03-01-2010, 12:01 PM

ALPs, Revolts, 2 walkies, ukulele, Go Pro (going to be passing it around). Some food.

EDIT:

laptop (for charging go pro and updating SBOL), if i can get to Costco I'll bring a case of Monster, also I have a 2nd ukulele if anyone is musically inclined

haha, that's awesome, I am not musically inclined, but I do enjoy tuneage. Bring them both, someone may be able to jam with you!!

I'm not sure if you'll be able to update via the net up there. I haven't asked Brian how he did it when he was there, it may have been via his phone, but he did update SBOL while at Bohemia.

ElkCloner

03-01-2010, 12:07 PM

Wireless internet access is available in the common area (according to Mt Bohemia's page)

adeehr

03-01-2010, 12:26 PM

Reading has never been my strong suit! :)

Courtney

03-01-2010, 12:49 PM

I'll also be bringing a laptop, and digital SLR camera + tripod.

Anyone have a spare power strip? It may come in handy.

bec2745

03-01-2010, 03:01 PM

haha, that's awesome, I am not musically inclined, but I do enjoy tuneage. Bring them both, someone may be able to jam with you!!

I'm not sure if you'll be able to update via the net up there. I haven't asked Brian how he did it when he was there, it may have been via his phone, but he did update SBOL while at Bohemia.

Phone indeed never tired thier wireless.. There is a small grocery store/gas station/restaraunt less then 5 min away just past the resort and down a right hand turn but they closed way early.... like 8 or 9 on friday and saturday. beyond that idk what someone referred to as 25 min away but i didnt see anything less than 40 min away in the town of Houghton wich you will pass through on the way.

bec2745

03-01-2010, 03:42 PM

********* BOHEMIA TREASURE MAP *********

A1/A2 - A1) Off the lift by the base you go around the drop off of the other lift to get to the Haunted Valley Section of the Map. Altho it looks like individual cleared Glades its basically an entire nice wide section where the little stuff is cleared out. Medium thickness of trees, and if you head hard left its one "trail name" a little less left is another the middle is a third and so on. so basically wherever you enter the woods its a different '"trail". All these woods filter and end up on a actual cleared trail that will bring you back round to the other side of the mountain at point A2. The trail the woods filter to is pretty flat so some pushing is likely going on.

B) Off the main lift left and between one of the few blue trails on the right "Phoenix" I believe is the name and the back to the left are some good fairly wide open woods with a bunch of smaller drops,cliffs, and natural features.

C) Just under and right of the Main lift are some nice dense woods that Dennis and i found a really nice broken tree that we used as a kicker/ up-rail thingy. Probably rose almost 5 feet at the tall end. A few other small drops here. Pretty steep sections as well.

D) Off main lift right hand u-turn. follow trail maybe 100m and then duck into the woodsas soon as they start to clear out a little. We actually had to duck under a branch and up a hill so we had to carry speed and it was a tight fit. But worth it. There was a phenominal 12-15ft drop (approx at the hash mark) after about 50m. just enough room to get some speed and drop it. landing a bit tight with trees so make sure you step to the edge and plan out your line before dropping. After the big rock it is fairly smooth and steep. and medium thickness with the trees.

E) X Doesn't mean don't go there just means they weren't open when we went so i have no idea. If you ride these i Guess you can either shuffle on a flat 'trail' thing to the second lift or you can drop down to the road and the roving Bohemia buss will pick you up and take you back to the lift. it just makes laps up and down that road all day,

F) ALL these trails were awesome. Just be careful. No grooming so there are quite a few things that you wont normally come across at your regular resorts. But they were all fairly steep in places and you can pop in and out of the woods along most of them. Just be careful there are a couple of ravines you don't want to get stuck down in. Also there wasn't as much snow when we went as now but some of the drainage ditches going perpendicular to the trail were pretty severe ( this actually goes for all cl;eared out trails) and if your not careful, or if you want them to they will throw you 10-15 feet. When we went you could hit these and get air and land in the snow however you wanted and not feel it. Just scope it out before hand.

The outer limits were also not open when we went so no recon there either.

You will approach the resort from the far left of the page. There are about 5 miles or so of road before the resort that is a gravel road. it was plowed nicely when we went but if there is a lot of fresh snow could be trouble. The gas station/restaurant/grocery store i mentioned is off of one of the forks in the road just past the resort at the bottom of the page, the first one i think, follow that road for a little while and its right at the end on the water.

Also FILL UP ALL THE WAY your gas tanks in Houghton on the way up please i was driving around with my has light on for longer hen i care to do looking for gas.

Thats about all i got any questions lemme know. And to reiterate i am still very saddened that i cannot make it. I wish i could come with.

ElkCloner

03-01-2010, 06:01 PM

50,000 rep points for you brian

adeehr

03-01-2010, 08:47 PM

Yea no joke, wish you could be there to show us in person, but this is a great heads up! Thanks Brian!

nolhay

03-01-2010, 09:28 PM

Being the local native I can give you all the info you would ever want about the town of little ole Houghton.

If you need to pick up and last minute gear or food there is a walmart here.

If you're looking for food or pop I would suggest going to Econo-food which is right across the road from walmart, they are usually always cheaper.

As for outdoor gear Down Wind Sports is about the only place you're going to get good service, you could go to Mount Ripley but they aren't that great.

Lake La Belle Lodge is the Gas Station/Burger Bar 5 min. from Bohemia, I know the owner and he's a really nice guy, burgers and fries are about $6-$8

The only big name bank you'll find up here is a Wells Fargo, other than that ATM's are few and far between, stock up when you get to Houghton and feel free to swing by the dorms. I'll probably be around.

Down Wind Sports
308 Shelden Ave.
Houghton, MI
(906) 482-2500

Lac La Belle Lodge
11627 Superior Street
Lac La Belle, MI 49950
(906) 289-4293
1-888-294-7634
laclabellelodge@pasty.com
www.laclabellelodge.com

Google for Walmart.
I have Faith in you.
Do it.

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DennisEvans

03-01-2010, 11:31 PM

I'd also like to add a place that Brian and I found whilst driving around after closing one night.

WARNING EXPERTS ONLY
I mean this in the most serious of ways, normally I would tell anybody to try anything, this not so much.

When the resort closes, and if you want to hike, get in your car and continue in the direction you were going on the main road before you entered the parking lot. Follow the road and look off to the left side, the side that the resort is on, at some point you will see a pillow line that is three somewhere between 3 and 7 continuous drops. You will have to do some hiking but it seemed like it was totally worth it. The drops looked to be about 5 - 10 feet each. You will need some lights when it gets darker, but that is obvious and seems to be covered by you guys. If anyone tries it or even finds it go ahead and film it...I'll do it next year when I go up again.

nolhay

03-02-2010, 12:24 AM

does anyone have a spare set of bindings I could ride? I lost the plate that keeps the binding on for the Groove X1s, just sent greco and email but I'm not sure if anyone will get that till the 4th (post shredfest).

CrazyBoy-1

03-02-2010, 01:33 AM

Wow, I have a lot of thread to catch up on.

First, Nolhay, I'll bring a spare set of Bombers for you, so no worries there.

Second, Brian, you're awesome for taking the time to prep the treasure map for us.

Third, I'll be bringing snacks and drinks, but I'm also up for hitting the burger place Saturday for supper.

Fourth, I'll be bringing my Condors and my 96 Lines to ride just like at Jay, and I'll probably throw my EMP's in as well. I'm hoping the conditions will be Condor worthy, but if not I'll switch to the Lines for some fun.

Fifth, GoM, if we can find those drops, I'll hit them, and there will be video.

Finally, I'm glad you're thinking of the bindings, Andrew. I was planning on sending you a reminder on Thursday just in case.

Just three days to go...

nolhay

03-02-2010, 03:17 AM

Wow, I have a lot of thread to catch up on.

First, Nolhay, I'll bring a spare set of Bombers for you, so no worries there.

Thanks I owe ya one! I'll be giving away 50+ cds courtesy of WMTU 91.9FM, Houghton. I'll have about 20 Bumper Stickers too.

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 07:21 AM

Courtney

03-02-2010, 08:56 AM

Looks like it might be kinda warm this weekend.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
Saturday: Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Wow that went up quick. I was just looking a couple days ago and the warmest day was going to be around 34. I hope the pow doesn't get crusty.. I guess it's a good thing Saturday is supposed to be cloudy.

nolhay

03-02-2010, 09:39 AM

Courtney if you think that was quick, just last week it was 46 and sunny from 10-am till about 2, it dropped to 23 by 8pm

Obliquity

03-02-2010, 09:40 AM

nice. Thanks for all the good tips and pointers.

This is shaping up to be pretty killer.

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 10:02 AM

Can't wait

adeehr

03-02-2010, 10:25 AM

Glad to see we are all on top of this. I'm pumped, and can't wait. I'll also have extra boards and bindings along so even if someone snaps one on a rock or pulls out a binding and strips the screws like I did at Jay last year we should be set.

Courtney

03-02-2010, 11:44 AM

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 02:49 PM

Ack, my little brother really wants to come.

What to do, what to do. I wanna believe he's good enough, but I'm not sure.

Courtney

03-02-2010, 03:08 PM

Ack, my little brother really wants to come.

What to do, what to do. I wanna believe he's good enough, but I'm not sure.

If there were at least some groomed runs I'd say go for it, but since it's all powder / trees, he may not have such a good time. Did you take him to Jay?

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 03:16 PM

If there were at least some groomed runs I'd say go for it, but since it's all powder / trees, he may not have such a good time. Did you take him to Jay?

I did. he didn't do so well on day 1. But got a lot of glades riding in on day 2 (pretty much stayed there the whole time), but they were the easy glades.

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 05:11 PM

adeehr

03-02-2010, 06:03 PM

If there were at least some groomed runs I'd say go for it, but since it's all powder / trees, he may not have such a good time. Did you take him to Jay?

Now seeing you say that I'm going to have to bail on this trip. I can't do it...just kidding. Heck if a 30 year old with no skills is going to try it, why not a little brother?? He's more then welcome if he wants to come, but yea he won't know any of us, but that doesn't mean he won't enjoy himself. We still have 2 open bunks, plus the more people we get, even just one more, the more money we'd either have coming back to each of us or is spent maybe to buy us dinner on Saturday. I'm in for whatever!

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 06:48 PM

nolhay

03-02-2010, 06:49 PM

I just got the worse news of the year. On my way down to Lansing for a conference that was supposed to give me an early spring break my engine, out of no where, blew. The bearings are shot and I'm looking at having to drop a new engine in it which won't happen before Saturday. Currently I have no way of getting to Lac La Belle unless I get a ride up with somone. Furthermore this means that I either get a ride back or I stay at Bohemia. I'm now looking at even less money than I did before, $120 for a tow back, $2000 for an engine, etc...My other option is to just not go. The only thing I have to offer is free All-you-can-eat dinner/lunch/breakfast to the group that picks me up if that be the case.

Anyone have any ideas?

Things just keep breaking, first my binding, then my car, whats next?

[[Protects computer with life]]

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 06:59 PM

How far are you from Bohemia?

Or, how much shuttling do you need done?

nolhay

03-02-2010, 07:02 PM

The only way to get to bohemia, other than going by water, is to drive within 200 feet of my room lol. Google says an hour and ten minutes but its 45 minutes, no problem on a nice day

ElkCloner

03-02-2010, 07:05 PM

I can at least give you a ride there on thursday or friday, and a ride back on sunday.

Courtney

03-03-2010, 01:45 PM

Problems, problems, problems..

I was driving to work today, and about half way my car starts having issues. It's getting worse fast, and I have a misfire on multiple cylinders.

I'm going to make the 200 mile drive back to my parents house tonight to swap out cars (hopefully my car can hold out and make it). Looks like we'll be rollin in the '94 camry station wagon. Baller! At least we'll have more room, and won't break down. It won't be as comfortable, and I think it has the worst speakers in the history of cars, but we'll make it.

Real bad timing.. I just need to remember to take my gear out of my trunk, and put it in the wagon before I head back to mpls tonight.

nolhay

03-03-2010, 01:51 PM

What is with everything breaking?!?!!

Courtney

03-03-2010, 01:56 PM

What is with everything breaking?!?!!

I blame you! haha

nolhay

03-03-2010, 02:56 PM

:( comon now

adeehr

03-03-2010, 03:13 PM

Nolan, I just saw someone from the 906 gave me a ring a little while ago, I'm at work and can't talk on the cell phone, but if you want to send me a PM go ahead, or give me a call anytime between 6 and 8 tonight it should be fine.

nolhay

03-03-2010, 03:14 PM

LOL I don't think that was me calling you, PM me the number

adeehr

03-03-2010, 04:39 PM

LOL I don't think that was me calling you, PM me the number

haha, then it might have been Bohemia calling. :D

ElkCloner

03-03-2010, 05:53 PM

Call of the Wild?

adeehr

03-03-2010, 08:57 PM

Call of the Wild?

Nope, it was Bohemia, I called it back. They were just verifying we were coming. I said you bet we are!! See you all in less than 2 days!! YES!

CrazyBoy-1

03-04-2010, 08:45 PM

Brick and I are chillin' at Joey's Seafood Grill in Houghton after our 18 hour drive from my place. We're planning on being at Bohemia tomorrow morning when they open at 10:30 and riding til close. We'll be looking for the rest of you guys after that.

Anyone else have radios? I'll be checking the forums before we leave tomorrow. If someone wants to post up a channel, I'll keep one of my radios on in the afternoon.

adeehr

03-04-2010, 11:16 PM

Rock on man! Glad to see you made it up there. I'll have my radios along and will be the one checking into the cabins. Lets turn it to channel 13. It's my lucky number! Talk to you tomorrow!!

pinkkid

03-04-2010, 11:22 PM

Just wanted to say have fun everyone at this Midwest meet!!!!! Awesome you got it going!

Obliquity

03-05-2010, 07:08 AM

Courtney just picked me up and we are on the road for this long haul. Checled the weatgher this mroning and it looks like a high of about 40 all weekend so we should be rockin' all weekend long.

CrazyBoy-1

03-05-2010, 08:30 AM

Channel 13 it is. See you all later today.

nolhay

03-05-2010, 09:12 AM

Courtney just picked me up and we are on the road for this long haul. Checled the weatgher this mroning and it looks like a high of about 40 all weekend so we should be rockin' all weekend long.

Tired?

Jon

03-05-2010, 11:04 AM

Hell yeah I'm tired, it's all good though. So I am going to retire the Obliquity username on here becaue Courtney informed me my old username was still on here and I was able to figure out my password through a long thought proces.

nolhay

03-06-2010, 04:35 PM

Day 1 Quick overview:

General consus of quite a few of us being tired. The snow is slick and icy from as soon as the sun goes down to about 11:30 but melts and turns to slow slush. Probably gonna head back south to houghton to grab some food and some warm weather wax. Beg and plead and Courtney might put up pics later.

CrazyBoy-1

03-08-2010, 03:15 AM

Should have another eight hours to go. Just stopped for fuel and Denny's. And for some reason a girl at the next table tried to order apple cobbler without apples. No idea about that one....

Nolan, your sig quote is wrong, btw. I'm pretty sure there was no "here" at the end.

adeehr

03-08-2010, 07:21 AM

Tim and Brick this one's for you. I found a PAST-IES shop that was actually open!!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/adeehr/03-07-10_1843.jpg

CrazyBoy-1

03-08-2010, 07:59 AM

Yeah, yeah, pick on the blonde for not being able to pronounce some obscure local food that definitely looks like pastries.

Still about three hours to go....

adeehr

03-08-2010, 08:02 AM

Awesome! Glad you guys are almost home. And so glad you and Brick could make it out all this way. It was a blast this weekend!

Courtney

03-08-2010, 11:40 AM

Andrew.. that literally made me laugh out loud. PASTE-IES!

I have a lot of footage to go through. I'll probably start that soon and post up some photos as well. Really great trip everyone, thanks for coming.

Yesterday it came down to the final four and we learned some great tricks like The Nike, and The Nolan.

I can even still walk today :D

CrazyBoy-1

03-08-2010, 01:16 PM

Made it to my sisters' place safely. I'm assuming that Brick has had no problems getting home.

It was great to meet up with you guys again (and some for the first time). I'm already planning on next year again for sure. I can't wait to see some of the footage from the weekend, especially the cliff drops from Sunday.

adeehr

03-08-2010, 02:40 PM

Great! Make sure to talk up Bohemia, not the conditions, rather the style of hill, to your boys out east and get more of them to come next year. Can't garautee Dad will cook dinner again, but I'd like to!

CrazyBoy-1

03-08-2010, 02:46 PM

Haha, I just noticed the end of Courtney's post. The Nolan, priceless.

Yeah, the food on Friday was great. If you want to do that again next time, I'll gladly pitch in to help pay for stuff.

nolhay

03-08-2010, 07:38 PM

what exactly is the nolan? the fall standing still or the snowdive or the....?

adeehr

03-08-2010, 07:51 PM

Haha, I just noticed the end of Courtney's post. The Nolan, priceless.

Yeah, the food on Friday was great. If you want to do that again next time, I'll gladly pitch in to help pay for stuff.

Oh the cost definitely was not the issue, it was the smell of the grill on a 6 hour drive home. Nolan could smell it, it was the grease from the food I cooked on Friday billowing through my car. I was so darn hungry it felt like I stopped once an hour to eat. The smell of brats drove me nuts!! In a good way!!

Courtney

03-08-2010, 08:10 PM

what exactly is the nolan? the fall standing still or the snowdive or the....?

Mostly the sliding down on your stomach / back lol

"you're doing it wrong!"

ElkCloner

03-09-2010, 07:23 AM

That was good.

I am beat.

CrazyBoy-1

03-09-2010, 10:11 AM

The Nolan: Traversing down a slope wearing skiboards, but without utilizing them. Generally the stomach or back are substituted as the sliding surface. See also "Shamu impersonation"

ElkCloner

03-09-2010, 10:17 AM

The Nolan: Traversing down a slope wearing skiboards, but without utilizing them. Generally the stomach or back are substituted as the sliding surface. See also "Shamu impersonation"

Haha, yes.

dis

03-09-2010, 10:25 AM

I didn't realize that technique had a proper name. I think it's probably the only trick I'm an expert at. :)

Courtney

03-09-2010, 11:07 AM

The Nolan: Traversing down a slope wearing skiboards, but without utilizing them. Generally the stomach or back are substituted as the sliding surface. See also "Shamu impersonation"

YES! I couldn't have said it better. Maybe it'll even make it into the SB Mag Glossary (http://sbmag.wordpress.com/lingo/).

nolhay

03-09-2010, 11:58 AM

Yeah, that and the truck driver who-za-mah-whats-it

ElkCloner

03-09-2010, 12:04 PM

Yeah, that and the truck driver who-za-mah-whats-it

Tim Spin

Off-axis 180 with a blunted truck driver.

adeehr

03-09-2010, 12:59 PM

The Nolan: Traversing down a slope wearing skiboards, but without utilizing them. Generally the stomach or back are substituted as the sliding surface. See also "Shamu impersonation"

haha, I wonder where he got the idea to do that.....points at self after falling and just continuing to fall lol. :D

Courtney

03-09-2010, 01:18 PM

In case anyone is looking for pictures / videos: http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbulletin/upload/showthread.php?p=101385

slow

03-09-2010, 01:34 PM

In case anyone is looking for pictures / videos: http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbulletin/upload/showthread.php?p=101385

Thanks for the link Courtney.

Looks like you all had a good time despite the marginal snow coverage. An early to mid February Midwest meet next year?

adeehr

03-09-2010, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the link Courtney.

Looks like you all had a good time despite the marginal snow coverage. An early to mid February Midwest meet next year?

Courtney and I were talking about that while we were there. The problem is all the other events that are around this time of year. We are trying to get it between other events and have enough time for people to travel out this way. We were talking like the 3rd week of Feb next year, but we'll have to talk about it more and see what we can come up with. Who knows, maybe 3rd week of January would be best, no other events prior or for at least 2 weeks after....

slow

03-09-2010, 01:59 PM

Courtney and I were talking about that while we were there. The problem is all the other events that are around this time of year. We are trying to get it between other events and have enough time for people to travel out this way. ...

I like your criteria/strategy Andrew and Courtney.
(I am hoping it works out as a warm up to Shredfest next year. I need to do whatever is possible to be in condition to keep Jack in sight at Shredfest. He is the human version of the energizer bunny!:))

ElkCloner

03-09-2010, 02:07 PM

Courtney and I were talking about that while we were there. The problem is all the other events that are around this time of year. We are trying to get it between other events and have enough time for people to travel out this way. We were talking like the 3rd week of Feb next year, but we'll have to talk about it more and see what we can come up with. Who knows, maybe 3rd week of January would be best, no other events prior or for at least 2 weeks after....

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Hmmm......

Courtney

03-09-2010, 02:41 PM

Oh yeah, on our way back to Minneapolis, we saw 6 elk. They made all the deer we saw after that seem so tiny.

As for next year, we're definitely open to suggestions as far as timing goes. Maybe we could even stretch it into a 3 day trip with riding Friday - Sunday.. but riding this terrain is a really good work out. I was proud of myself for making it through 2 whole days of riding :rolleyes:

DennisEvans

03-09-2010, 02:47 PM

I would say mid-late jan next year, just because I will be traveling more next year than I did this year and think I'm going to need more of a break between trips than I would have had on this schedule. Plus, mid jan would be fine temp wise, sure maybe a bit cold but nothing we can't get used to.

bec2745

03-09-2010, 02:51 PM

mid january is best they opened mid december this year but thats all up tp mpther nature so give her some buffer room. febuary is jay jam and march is US open. thatys my $0.02.

adeehr

03-09-2010, 03:23 PM

Maybe we could even stretch it into a 3 day trip with riding Friday - Sunday.. but riding this terrain is a really good work out. I was proud of myself for making it through 2 whole days of riding :rolleyes:

I made it riding 2 days....sure it was only 2 runs on the second day....but I made it! Yea that was a hella workout. I know what I need to do for next year to get myself ready and in better shape. For those that didn't make it but may next year, heed my warning. Your thighs will burn!! Especially if you are trying to keep up with youngins 10 years younger then you!

DennisEvans

03-09-2010, 03:25 PM

I know when Brian and I were up there we would do 4 or 5 runs and force a break...did that for 2 days, it makes the riding much more enjoyable in my opinion.

adeehr

03-09-2010, 04:18 PM

We did do that. We took quiet a few breaks for a drink and a snack. We even talked about how that helped move the day along and kept everyone's energy up. I just didn't have enough energy for a second day!! :D

ElkCloner

03-09-2010, 05:20 PM

I'm in for a mid-January meet. The weekend of the 15th and 16th would be great.

CrazyBoy-1

03-10-2010, 01:02 AM

I made it riding 2 days....sure it was only 2 runs on the second day....but I made it! Yea that was a hella workout. I know what I need to do for next year to get myself ready and in better shape. For those that didn't make it but may next year, heed my warning. Your thighs will burn!! Especially if you are trying to keep up with youngins 10 years younger then you!

30-27=10? Man, they sure taught some odd math way back when you were in school. ;-)

I'm torn on the date issue. I love spring conditions, and if there had been a bit more coverage at Bohemia, I would have called it perfect. Having said that, I realize that cold weather preserves the snow better, and I'm sure that Bohemia would be amazing with even a foot of powder to ride in. Those cliff drops would be sweet in those conditions.

Either way, I'm in for next season. And this time, I'll drop that bigger cliff we looked at.