New Member Introductions Thread

[fixedgrip16]

Think I'm all set. It's in public profile now but just not visible on forums yet.

 

[Rambo]

Hello Everyone

My name is Dan and I live in Binghamton, NY. I ski mostly at Greek Peak in Central NY (34 miles). Ocassionally at Elk Mountain in Northern PA (45 miles). Hit Belleayre mid-April (102 miles). Also have skied Hunter, Gore, Whiteface and Killington. This is a great forum.

 

[Greg]

Welcome Rambo!

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

My name is Dan and I live in Binghamton, NY. I ski mostly at Greek Peak in Central NY (34 miles). Ocassionally at Elk Mountain in Northern PA (45 miles). Hit Belleayre mid-April (102 miles). Also have skied Hunter, Gore, Whiteface and Killington. This is a great forum.

You, I like. Always great to get more NYS skiers on this board.

 

[johnnypowder]

Hey all, I just signed up here on AZ.
A bit about myself, I am a career skier who is recently starting to snowboard. Started skiing when I was 4 so am quickly approaching 40 years on snow.
I said I am a career skier because I am the Marketing Director for Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops and have been for 15+ years. That explains my avatar!
Don't worry, I'm not here to sell you anything although occassionally I might let you in on some things going on at our shops or in the area. Just here to see what's going on and to contribute when I can. Because I work closely with many of the regions resorts and all of the top manufacturers I tend to have insight into what's going on.
Typically I spend 30+ days on snow. The whole family skis or boards. Started both my boys on snow at 2 1/2yrs old. Oldest is 12 and has been boarding for 5 years. Youngest is 7 and wants to start boarding this year. (That should explain why I am finally taking up riding.)
Anyway, life in our family pretty much revolves around Winter.

 

[Beetlenut]

Hey all, I just signed up here on AZ.
A bit about myself, I am a career skier who is recently starting to snowboard. Started skiing when I was 4 so am quickly approaching 40 years on snow.
I said I am a career skier because I am the Marketing Director for Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops and have been for 15+ years. That explains my avatar!
Don't worry, I'm not here to sell you anything although occassionally I might let you in on some things going on at our shops or in the area. Just here to see what's going on and to contribute when I can. Because I work closely with many of the regions resorts and all of the top manufacturers I tend to have insight into what's going on.
Typically I spend 30+ days on snow. The whole family skis or boards. Started both my boys on snow at 2 1/2yrs old. Oldest is 12 and has been boarding for 5 years. Youngest is 7 and wants to start boarding this year. (That should explain why I am finally taking up riding.)
Anyway, life in our family pretty much revolves around Winter.

Welcome johnnypowder! What part of the country are you in? I'm starting my 5yo into skiing this season. I would also take the opportunity to snowboard if one of my boys wanted to learn!

 

[johnnypowder]

Welcome johnnypowder! What part of the country are you in? I'm starting my 5yo into skiing this season. I would also take the opportunity to snowboard if one of my boys wanted to learn!

Sorry about that, I am in Southeastern PA (suburban Philly).

If you are taking it up and can afford I suggest finding a good private instructor. That will avoid you being lumped in a beginner group with teens. That way you can learn at your own pace and not have to worry about being embarrassed or shown up by others.

My last suggestion is if you have a choice try to pick a soft snow day when you take a lesson! Your body will thank you in the morning!

 

[billski]

welcome JP!

Anyway, life in our family pretty much revolves around Winter.

Hmmm. I wish I had that arrangement. I've got a bunch of beach bums in my house....

The only thing I know how to do with sand is spread it on icy roads and sidewalks....

 

[Moe Ghoul]

Hey, johnny powder, welcome to AZ. More quality PASR penetration on AZ

 

[Beetlenut]

Sorry about that, I am in Southeastern PA (suburban Philly).

If you are taking it up and can afford I suggest finding a good private instructor. That will avoid you being lumped in a beginner group with teens. That way you can learn at your own pace and not have to worry about being embarrassed or shown up by others.

My last suggestion is if you have a choice try to pick a soft snow day when you take a lesson! Your body will thank you in the morning!

Well, if one of my sons decided to take up snowboarding, I would probably try to take a lesson(s) with him, so we could learn together. I did take a snowboarding lesson way back in the early 90's at Stratton. I couldn't wait to get my skis back on. My wrists were killing me after that hour!

 

[dawn-ski]

Hi! Have seen references to this board on Kzone,thought I'd join,live in the Mid Hudson Valley area of NY and am in a share house in Killington...learned to ski at Hunter,but once I hit Vermont,never looked back,another crazy one who winters in the cold...LOVE UTAH.....good info in the discount thread....come on snow....

 

[severine]

Welcome, dawn-ski! Glad to have you with us!

 

[dawn-ski]

Thanks!

 

[danny p]

Hi! Have seen references to this board on Kzone,thought I'd join,live in the Mid Hudson Valley area of NY and am in a share house in Killington...learned to ski at Hunter,but once I hit Vermont,never looked back,another crazy one who winters in the cold...LOVE UTAH.....good info in the discount thread....come on snow....

hey dawnski, welcome to the board. I also live in the mid hudson valley and usually do daytrips/weekends up @ K, maybe we can meet up for some turns sometime.

 

[dawn-ski]

cool,you do daytrips to K? Yikes

 

[danny p]

cool,you do daytrips to K? Yikes

just about 3 hours door-to-door from my house to K, how long does it take you? I don't really mind the drive.

 

[gozips]

Hi everyone... I've been a "lurker" for a while, finally decided to sign up today. I grew up skiing in western New York, mostly at Peek'n Peak and Holiday Valley, was on the ski team at the Peak in high school. After living in southeast Ohio and being stuck with Seven Springs as my home area for 2 years, I moved north to central Vermont a year ago and have been skiing mostly at Killington since. I'm looking forward to being a part of this board, not just an observer anymore!

 

[dawn-ski]

it takes me a little over 3 hours,but I have a share house to stay in.....

 

[bvibert]

Welcome to the forums dawn-ski and gozips.

 

[dawn-ski]

thanks