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A wintergreen perspective.

SK6

SK6

Turbo Monkey
Jul 10, 2001
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Shut up and ride...
Since it's so close for me to go, and sadly Snowshoe is so far away, I went today. Actually, I went there to get over the fear of riding since I did the rib thing.

First and foremost, kudos to Coob.......This guy is really trying to get some semblance of riding up there, and all by himself. He’s a really nice guy, willing to lend a hand. He’s doing the best he can to get many of the stuff the old crew had done to be groomed and safe again. So far so good. It’s just sad it’s by himself. Coob recognizes all the work done originally, and is very humble in his approach to the trails.

Damn dude, for one guy you sure did a sh*tload of work.... the designers would be proud. The new stuff was cool, and because it was coob's doing, not a half-a$$ed...blah blah blah, the added stunts were safe and well thought out. Old stunts were made safe again.

As far as management, I’ll leave that alone, it’s not my place.

I had a REAL rough start……..but towards the end of the day it was finally working for me. Truth be told, I wanted to go to WG before SS so I wouldn’t embarrass my self to bad in front of everyone.

I have found out that homesick is not to miss the place, but to miss the memory of the place. I had so much fun with all the guys when they were there.

Coob, my hats off to you for all the work you’ve done.

I look forward to meeting up with old friends again that I have truly come to miss dearly. Maybe with some luck, this weekend coming up, I can make it up there (SS) for a day or two. Good Lord willing!

Bottom line, I made a new friend, and missed my old ones.

Regards,

SK6
 
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vwmtnbiker

Monkey
May 15, 2004
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i would have to second ALL of that...coob was waaaaaay cool to me when myself and crackien rolled out there...being a rusty beginner at best i was lagging all day, coob, his girl, and his friend carlo made the day soooo much more enjoyable for both of us...i hope to get there as much as possible before oct 31 when they call it quits for the season.

many thanks to coob! keep up the good work man! good things shall come!
 
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rickb

Chimp
Aug 8, 2005
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My buddy and I rode Wintergreen for the first time on Sunday the 7th, and we had a great time. The trails were basically empty and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Mainly we stayed in the Intermediate trails, and did a few expert ones when we felt up to it. Would have loved to try some of the more extreme trails, but I wasn't wearing the proper gear for that.

Run # 4 was very soft at the top, and while I made it through the 1st time, on my 2nd attempt I wasn't so lucky and almost became close, personal friends with a large tree. My riding partners slid out both times, and received a few cuts and rash marks that he will wear with pride.

Loved the double teeter totter and the rock/ramp, and I attempted the road gap jump, but didn't have the balls to land it on the back side, so I pulled up short.

No doubt I will be back before the end of the season. Thanks.
 
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Simon-ITIH

Chimp
Apr 7, 2005
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I was at Wintergreen as well, yesterday, Aug. 7th, and had a pretty good time.
I guess the trail I've liked best was Stoney Snake, just the right combo of fast-rough-steep-fun stuff. Plus, you get the two jumps at the bottom.
Also Tyro, a blue trail, was nice, tough slippery.
As for the "shore" stunts, I dunno, they looked and felt slippery as hell so I largely declined.
Not bad, after all. The only problem, in my opinion, is the 35$ lift ticket and the 3 hours of driving from NOVA.
 
SK6

SK6

Turbo Monkey
Jul 10, 2001
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Shut up and ride...
Kudos to ALL of the original trail builders!!! They knew what they were doing!!! Kudos to Coob for all the hard work and effort!! :thumb:
 
SK6

SK6

Turbo Monkey
Jul 10, 2001
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Shut up and ride...
Transfer said:
Is there a webpage for biking at wintergreen? I found the standard page, but where's the biking info? thanks.
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Thaty would fall onto the managment issues that have been addressed one ZILLION times.

Your best bet is to PM Coob....

BTW Coob, I have a 2.2 Kodack megapixal camera I'd be willing to swap for something....what ya got?
 
biggins

biggins

Rump Junkie
May 18, 2003
7,173
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awesome post SK6. i am glad to hear you are getting back on the horse again.

i remember a few years back when mrbigisbudgood organized the mid east monkey gathering and myself and the captain came up there we had a blast. there were lots of people having a good time and the trails were fun. it is a very long drive for me to get there (about 5.5 hours)but after hearing about hoe the place is seeing a comebeack it makes me want to go back up there.

coob, all i can say is you are very tough for sticking out the original ribbing you got when you started out on ridemonkey. your perseverance is paying off and everyone on this board certainly appreciates not only your work but having another lift accessed area to play with our big toys.
 
SK6

SK6

Turbo Monkey
Jul 10, 2001
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Shut up and ride...
coob0220 said:
whats it worth? i have no idea about cameras. maybe you could donate it for a week and ill get lots of pictures then give it back. by the way, when are you coming back to ride?
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eh, 100 bucks, plus or minus. Actually Plus, because it come with a docking station.

So, what ya got? Swappers are us.....:thumb:
 
coob0220

coob0220

Chimp
Sep 19, 2004
53
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im in a glass case of emotion
thanks for the support. (biggins, i cant stop staring at your avatar) well, ill be fully moved into the new house by this weekend, soooo, if anybody wants to get to wg while its still open both weekend days, ive got plenty of room at the new place, so dont be afraid to come up and stay( it dont cost nothin) the more the merrier -coob
 
coob0220

coob0220

Chimp
Sep 19, 2004
53
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im in a glass case of emotion
i really got nothing. im in the process of moving this week, so im broke, and ive got nothing good to trade. if i think of something ill let you know, but i really appreciate the fact that you want to get it to me. maybe i can get a loan from work and well call it the work camera
 
SK6

SK6

Turbo Monkey
Jul 10, 2001
7,586
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Shut up and ride...
coob0220 said:
sir knight, as far as trading goes, ive got...........eghh.... a brand new box of q tips, never even opend...........umm. a fresh head of lettuce............some tic tacs.. a cop[y of titanic on vhs
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:rolleyes: mmmmm..........let me think about it. ah, nope. :p :D

We'll figure something out. :thumb:
 
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