New Member Introductions Thread

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

welcome Dawn..

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

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!

Welcome,,so you have a racing background?

 

[gozips]

Yes, not hard core, but I raced through high school as part of the circuit in New York State, mostly in the western parts, but made it to races at Whiteface, etc as well.

 

[mondeo]

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!

Sweet, another Holiday alum at KMart. Welcome.

 

[Glenn]

Newb from CT here.

I grew up skiing (in Western Mass) Blandford; started skiing when I was 12 or 11. Raced there in Jr high and raced for my high school as well. Skied so much I took up boarding as well and did both in high school and part of college. Got a pair of "parabolic" El Camino's in 1997ish and went back to skiing fulltime. Tuaght my wife (then girlfriend) to ski around 1999 or 2000. We went randomly here or there but then bought a house....got engaged...and skiing just took a back seat.

We got into it again last season....and it's snowballed badly. We took one trip up to Manchester VT in mid January. Fast forward to now: My wife has all new gear (prevously rented her stuff) and attire...all that stuff. I have two new pairs of skis and boots...and we have season passes to Mt. Snow. We're looking forward to heading there as often as possible.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Welcome aboard to all !! Don't be shy ----------- we may all bark once in awhile but NEVER Bite !

 

[bvibert]

Welcome to the forums Glenn!

 

[Greg]

Newb from CT here.

Welcome Glenn. A bunch of us hit Sundown on Wednesday nights. Join us sometime.

 

[Glenn]

Thanks Greg! I may have to take you up on that. Nothing like getting out for a little mid week skiing.

 

[bvibert]

Thanks Greg! I may have to take you up on that. Nothing like getting out for a little mid week skiing.

Definitely head out and ski with us, we have a good time there.

 

[Beetlenut]

Newb from CT here.

I grew up skiing (in Western Mass) Blandford; started skiing when I was 12 or 11. Raced there in Jr high and raced for my high school as well. Skied so much I took up boarding as well and did both in high school and part of college. Got a pair of "parabolic" El Camino's in 1997ish and went back to skiing fulltime. Tuaght my wife (then girlfriend) to ski around 1999 or 2000. We went randomly here or there but then bought a house....got engaged...and skiing just took a back seat..

Welcome Glen. I learned to ski at Blandford too. Wedensday nights at Sundown are a blast, you should try and make some!

 

[Glenn]

Blanford was a great little hill to learn on. I'm convinced skiing there for years still allows me look at Mt Snow as a "big mountain". :-D

Thanks for the welcomes everyone. I'll do my best to meet up with some of you on a Wednesday once we get snow here in Connect"It's going to snow...then turn to a mix"-icut.

 

[JumboJim]

Hello everyone, new here.

About me, Grew up in SW CT and moved to Western NH 2 years ago. Started downhill skiing when my son wanted to give it a try way back in Feb 2007. Hooked since. My now Ex-GF and I picked up new gear at the beginning of last season and went out on the trails about 6 times, money being the limiting factor. So far, I've been to Pat's Peak (night skiing rules!), Okemo and Mt Sunapee. Mt Sunapee being only 25 mins from me and getting lift ticket discounts made it the most frequented. Money being slightly less of an issue this year, I plan of getting out more. I hope the weather won't be. Getting the skiis tuned in the next week or so to be ready when the white stuff comes.

 

[Mildcat]

Hello everyone, new here.

About me, Grew up in SW CT and moved to Western NH 2 years ago. Started downhill skiing when my son wanted to give it a try way back in Feb 2007. Hooked since. My now Ex-GF and I picked up new gear at the beginning of last season and went out on the trails about 6 times, money being the limiting factor. So far, I've been to Pat's Peak (night skiing rules!), Okemo and Mt Sunapee. Mt Sunapee being only 25 mins from me and getting lift ticket discounts made it the most frequented. Money being slightly less of an issue this year, I plan of getting out more. I hope the weather won't be. Getting the skiis tuned in the next week or so to be ready when the white stuff comes.

Welcome, if money becomes an issue again this year keep an eye on the "Skiing on the Cheap" thread. People always post awesome bargains in there.

 

[JumboJim]

I noticed that. Thanks. Anywhere I can save is a good thing. I'm not rich by any means.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Welcome Jimbo!!!!

 

[bvibert]

Welcome to the forums JumboJim, nice introduction.

 

[Glenn]

Welcome aboard!

 

[JumboJim]

Thanks Everyone.

 

[sharksauce]

Hi all. Found this site from a sports-related board I spend way too much time on. I've been skiing New England since 1990 and have passed the bug on to two of my boys and my one girl -- the third boy is still fighting it. We live in Downeast Maine, so every ski trip is a long haul. Looking forward to combing through the Skiing on the Cheap forum!