Paul
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j/k... Hi all. Welcome.
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j/k... Hi all. Welcome.
Vicki
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Hi. I just signed up and I've been thumbing through the forum.
I'm new(first winter) to the NE area and would like to try skiing. I don't think I can compare skiing to any other activity I enjoy doing? But, I don't mind a little bit of adventure. I'm from the Manchester, NH area and looking for some advice on a local ski place for an introduction to skiing lesson.
Is it true what I'm hearing, has it been a bad winter?
I'm new(first winter) to the NE area and would like to try skiing. I don't think I can compare skiing to any other activity I enjoy doing? But, I don't mind a little bit of adventure. I'm from the Manchester, NH area and looking for some advice on a local ski place for an introduction to skiing lesson.
Is it true what I'm hearing, has it been a bad winter?
hammer
Active member
Welcome to the boards...
Best place for you to start with a lesson would be Pats Peak...you can get set up with a complete package that includes a lift ticket for the lower portion of the hill. Real good value for first-timers IMO.
It was a bad winter until MLK weekend, but I think that things are picking up and should only get better...
Welcome Vicki. Thanks for posting in our introduction thread. You'll probably get more responses to your specific questions if you post them in the Skiing Forum.
To answer one question; Yes it had been a bad winter, weather wise, up until recently. Things have been shaping up lately though.
To answer one question; Yes it had been a bad winter, weather wise, up until recently. Things have been shaping up lately though.
Paul
New member
I agree with the blunt object. Pat's has really good snowmaking and grooming. The trips we've made there from CT have been worth the 3 hour drive. I can also vouch for the instruction, My wife, kid, and myself are all at different levels, and all had really positive experiences with the staff. Read-up on some trail reports, Pat's has quite a few good ones especially since it has handled the poor Winter rather well.
Oh yeah, Welcome aboard...noOb!11!!!!1!!!one!!!!11!!eleventy!1!!!!
Skibum_dan
Member
Welcome Vicki....to the forum and to skiing.
I can't suggest any places near you but I would suggest sniffing out as many beginners package deals, lessons, discounts/deals as you can. At first it might not seem worth throwing down a lot of $$$ for something that you're not good at yet. A little instruction can go a long way though. Besides, learning something new is fun any way.
This was a slow starting winter but all's good now.
I can't suggest any places near you but I would suggest sniffing out as many beginners package deals, lessons, discounts/deals as you can. At first it might not seem worth throwing down a lot of $$$ for something that you're not good at yet. A little instruction can go a long way though. Besides, learning something new is fun any way.
This was a slow starting winter but all's good now.
Bostonian
Well-known member
Hey buddies...
Just want to introduce myself.
I am 31 from Boston, and currently a Grad Student at Brandeis and work full time. Been skiing since I was 8 and love the good ol' Northeast Hard Pack. Only went out for the first time this season last night to wachusett but it was a great outing. Great job admin and mods! I know what it is like helping run a board since I am a Mod over at an Opie and Anthony board.
Ben
Just want to introduce myself.
I am 31 from Boston, and currently a Grad Student at Brandeis and work full time. Been skiing since I was 8 and love the good ol' Northeast Hard Pack. Only went out for the first time this season last night to wachusett but it was a great outing. Great job admin and mods! I know what it is like helping run a board since I am a Mod over at an Opie and Anthony board.
Ben
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Welcome to the boards Ben. The FREE radio station made the smartest move post-Howard by signing O&A.
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Welcome Ben!
MadPadraic
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Hi
Hi everyone. I've been lurking here since early this season. I'm from New England originally, but have done most of my snowboarding in the North West, where I lived for three years. I spent two years living in a city where a car wasn't needed, and hence only went a few times over the holidays. This year I have the student season pass to Gunstock,Cannon, and Mt Sunapee. I'm still trying to adjust to New England conditions and develop the technical skills needed out here. That being said, I freaking love Cannon.
Hi everyone. I've been lurking here since early this season. I'm from New England originally, but have done most of my snowboarding in the North West, where I lived for three years. I spent two years living in a city where a car wasn't needed, and hence only went a few times over the holidays. This year I have the student season pass to Gunstock,Cannon, and Mt Sunapee. I'm still trying to adjust to New England conditions and develop the technical skills needed out here. That being said, I freaking love Cannon.
Welcome MadPadraic and ccorces1!
Good morning-
I wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking around and thought I'd finally become "Official". Started skiing at about 11 yrs old a few times a year with the family. Ski more frequently now since I met my husband. He's been an avid skier for many years. Have to work today and tomorrow, but heading up to Killington mid day Friday for the weekend.
I wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking around and thought I'd finally become "Official". Started skiing at about 11 yrs old a few times a year with the family. Ski more frequently now since I met my husband. He's been an avid skier for many years. Have to work today and tomorrow, but heading up to Killington mid day Friday for the weekend.
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Welcome ride_ski!
Magneton44
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Hey all,
Jusy signed on and am looking forward to meeting and gathering !!! Keep on Trekking!
Magneton44
CT
Jusy signed on and am looking forward to meeting and gathering !!! Keep on Trekking!
Magneton44
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Welcome Magneton44. Where in CT? We try to meet at Sundown on Wednesday nights.
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Hi Greg,
I'm in Enfield.. Just did a 6.3 mile "fitness hike" in Shnepsit state forest this am,,
Hope all is well..
KevinD
Enfield ct
I'm in Enfield.. Just did a 6.3 mile "fitness hike" in Shnepsit state forest this am,,
Hope all is well..
KevinD
Enfield ct
Newbie from Singapore
Hi guys!
I'm 23, a Uni student from Singapore. Currently, I'm doing a Alpine Ski Design Project.
However, I do not have any experience in skiing before as I am staying near the equator, and there are no
mountains in my country.
Thus, I would like to seek help from ppl in this forum regarding many things, especially the material aspects of the ski. If it's not too troublesome, please help me fill up the survey form? It won't take very long.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=974343372181
My group members and I seek to improve and enhance the current speed and stability properties of Alpine skis through careful selection, comparison and analyzation of the commonly materials used currently in manufacturing and introduce new materials(if possible).
I will also publish the survey results once there's sufficient data.
Thanks for helping!
Hi guys!
I'm 23, a Uni student from Singapore. Currently, I'm doing a Alpine Ski Design Project.
However, I do not have any experience in skiing before as I am staying near the equator, and there are no
mountains in my country.
Thus, I would like to seek help from ppl in this forum regarding many things, especially the material aspects of the ski. If it's not too troublesome, please help me fill up the survey form? It won't take very long.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=974343372181
My group members and I seek to improve and enhance the current speed and stability properties of Alpine skis through careful selection, comparison and analyzation of the commonly materials used currently in manufacturing and introduce new materials(if possible).
I will also publish the survey results once there's sufficient data.
Thanks for helping!
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SkiFuzzzzy
New member
Fuzzy
Hello All!
As you can see, I am a new member of AZ. I am from just north of Boston, MA. I'm quite young, only a freshman in high school. I enjoy skiing and I try to get myself out there as much as possible. I picked up the sport quite fast, being taught by my father, a racer back in the day. My frequently visited mountains include --> Berkshire East <--, Killington, Mt. Snow, Attitash, and Bradford. I hope to see some of you AZ'ers out there in the future! (BTW -- Great Site!)
- Fuzzy
Hello All!
As you can see, I am a new member of AZ. I am from just north of Boston, MA. I'm quite young, only a freshman in high school. I enjoy skiing and I try to get myself out there as much as possible. I picked up the sport quite fast, being taught by my father, a racer back in the day. My frequently visited mountains include --> Berkshire East <--, Killington, Mt. Snow, Attitash, and Bradford. I hope to see some of you AZ'ers out there in the future! (BTW -- Great Site!)
- Fuzzy
I think I already welcomed you in another thread, but welcome again! There's a few other youngin's around to play with... 
