So Why DID YOU Join Alpinezone????

[thetrailboss]

For me: Greg's AZ challenge roped me in...the discussion when I first visited was real good...I like the forums because one gets "insider info" about conditions in the mtns, etc. :wink: But it has grown to so much more...I've made some great friends, gone on four AZ days, and had a great time! :beer:

 

[bvibert]

Hmmm... what if more than one apply??

I would vote for at least the first 4, and maybe 6 and 7 :beer:

And where is the choice for "I hate DH skiing and I want to educate everyone on how XC is superior!"

 

[thetrailboss]

And where is the choice for "I hate DH skiing and I want to educate everyone on how XC is superior!"

Yes, that individual would not be able to vote :wink:

 

[ctenidae]

I joined because all you guys seemed so nice, and knowledgeable, and caring, and all around wonderful.

Boy did I ever peg that one wrong.

Honestly, seemed like there was some good info/discussion here (which there is) and I wanted to brush up as I got back into skiing. First full season in over 18 years.

 

[thetrailboss]

I joined because all you guys seemed so nice, and knowledgeable, and caring, and all around wonderful.

Boy did I ever peg that one wrong.

We're not wonderful? :wink: :lol:

 

[Joshua B]

I wanted an alternative to Snowjournal's NELSAP board. I was upset about what I saw as personal bias and conflict of interest affecting their moderating. I didn't see that here.

For the most part I'm mainly interested in the forums, not the site content.

 

[ctenidae]

You are, trailboss, you are.

:beer:

 

[Charlie Schuessler]

I'm not sure if I really joined anything...however, I enjoy using the site to learn things as well as read forum opinions of others who enjoy the outdoors as much as I do...

 

[hammer]

I had to look at my early posts to find out what the initial draw was (I've been really suffering from CRS lately).

I guess the chance to ask questions on the AZ challenge and get info on ski areas in New England was what initially got me to register. The overall tone of the posts (aside from the very occasional troll) and the willingness of the forum members to provide advice (no matter how dumb the question) has been what's kept me around.

For me, the forum's just been a good place to read about skiing when I can't be out there myself.

 

[Stephen]

I joined back when Flags on the 48 was hosted here in this forum, prior to spawning off as it's own site at www.flagsonthe48.org

However, there was much to learn about hiking, so I've stuck around for that too!

-Stephen

 

[loafer89]

I joined when I got an E-mail from Greg regarding my conditions report on Firsttracks for Sugarloaf last April (just before the reggae festival) Up to that point I had never heard of Alpinzone, and it seemed like a nice alternative to Firsttracks and Snowjournal.

 

[BeanoNYC]

I lurked for a while. Saw there were cool people and decided to add my $.02

 

[dmc]

Because I felt it needed my presence...

 

[ALLSKIING]

Because I felt it needed my presence...

LOL...Good one.

 

[Vortex]

I was over on the Killington board talking about Loon. They love that. Greg wanted some picures of the new lift. He never got them, but I came over.

 

[riverc0il]

i found AZ primarily due to seeking out a northeast hiking forum as an alternative to the outdoors.org board (didn't like the forum software and tangents were going off a bit much, especially in M&M) and VFTT which seemed more focused on the dacks than the whites. interestingly enough, i've been more engaged on the skiing forum lately.

 

[TenPeaks]

I joined mainly to discuss some of the topics in the hiking forum. I've learned about some new areas to explore and tips on hiking that I couldn't find elsewhere. Also, this site didn't/doesn't have some of the 'attitude' that other sites forums have.

 

[severine]

Hmmm...why did I join? It's been a long time since I've even posted! I joined last year because I get obsessive about new things, and it was my 1st season skiing. The group seemed knowledgable and I was hoping to learn something. I also liked seeing a group of "locals" with similar interests.

Yes, I haven't been around much but I have a good reason this winter. Hopefully I'll get back into skiing (and being on here!) next winter!

 

[thetrailboss]

I'm kind of surprised that no one has fessed up to joining for the tickets! :wink:

 

[bvibert]

I'm kind of surprised that no one has fessed up to joining for the tickets! :wink:

I did say in my post that option 6 might have something to do with it...

I just voted for it, since I hadn't actually voted yet..