[Greg]

Originally Posted by 2knees

oh thank you.

You're too funny. Were you frantically refreshing this forum last night? You missed a fun night, but rest assured the bumps still need a fair amount of "massaging" as Brian calls it. They were fun, but far from really good. We've got plenty of good bump opportunities ahead of us.

Originally Posted by 2knees

couple of things. I cant believe they seeded noreaster that wide before the temptor turn. I thought it would be like 2 lines wide and all groomed! that looks awesome.

Bumps look much more skied in then brians pics showed from the night before.

I was surprised by that too. It really adds a nice stretch of low-angle bumps to get in gear before dropping into the steeper sections of Nor'easter. I just hope they don't get complaints about it and narrow them up or mow them down. I stopped at one point at the top of where the bumps started last year and overheard two guys in awe about the bumps. One said, "This is not like Sundown." Their comments were totally positive and I think they were psyched to have an advanced skiing option at the little local hill. With the Stinger terrain park, the race set-up on Gunbarrel, Nor'easter's bumps, Canyon Run as a nice cruiser, Temptor as a groomed black, and the green trails off the summit and the isolated Sunnyside learning area, this mountain sure packs in a lot for a small place. Super job, Sundown!

Originally Posted by 2knees

and most importantly, Brian, that pic shows serious potential! both hands out front, body facing downhill and skis together. nice effin work!!!

Agreed! Brian was all smiles. He looked really good and has line selection down pretty well. I'll say it again, repitition is the key. Keep at it, B!

Originally Posted by Bob R

Cool. Glad the gatherings are regular. Go Brian.

Indeed! This was my sixth night at Sundown this season and skied with AZers each time. Our crew is growing too; so far eight of us - Brian, me, 2knees, Grassi, loafer, madskier, skijay and now Paul. I hope we all can make it out together a few times.

Originally Posted by bvibert

Thanks for the compliments guys. I felt really good on the bumps last night. I also have some video that seemed to come out good, I'll try to get to it this weekend.

It was a great night for sure. Happy to be out and finally get into some bumps. It was also great to ski with Greg and Chris again and the meet another AZer, Paul. The setup was nice in that it allowed us to all stick together for the most part, even though not all of us hit the bumps every run.

Cool. Can't wait for the vid! I agree that the setup is perfect for varying skill levels. Sometimes smaller is better.

Originally Posted by Paul

Great time, and really cool meeting youse guys.

Thanks for the help with the bumps, Greg, I'm going to keep practicing so I'll look a little less pathetic when I head -up to the Bush and MRG for Pres. week.

Can't add to much, most of it has been said, other than a big thanks to Greg, Brian and Chris, its really nice to have some comraderie instead of being completely solo.

Hope to see y'all again soon, and maybe a few more AZers as well....

Nice to meet you too, Paul. I enjoyed the conversations on the lift rides.

Originally Posted by Grassi21

As always, I had a great time at Sundown. My turns, speed, and confidence are all improving. I was able to get some good practice making turns by bombing Canyon Run so that I could play in the bumps with the rest of the guys on Exhibition. I totally understand how bumps can be addictive. I did take a couple of spills. But as the night progressed I was was able to make longer runs through the mogul field.

You did well. I give you a lot of credit for jumping in there. That little field on Exhibition is perfect for guys just starting out. Keep at it and you'll be hitting Nor'easter in no time!

Originally Posted by Grassi21

I honestly went to bed thinking about moguls...

Ha! I love it! You'll be hooked soon; once a few of the basics click. Just ask Brian...

Still smiling!