Bobert540 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I was thinking about doing 1 or 2 races this year and was wondering if anyone else was participating in any ASRA races? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 we'll see how buy my race schedule is this winter... But I'll try to make it out for at least one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Me and MrsSnowBunski might try to hit one, we really wanted to try to do the Sugarbush camp but cant get away...damn kids ;-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobert540 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 let me know when it gets closer to the races which ones you are thinking about racing in. It would be nice to go with a few ppl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobert540 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Ugh, after hearing that I am kind of thinking it may not be as fun as I thought. I am in the 20-29 category and I know how it gets even on our nastar course by the end of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Ugh, after hearing that I am kind of thinking it may not be as fun as I thought. I am in the 20-29 category and I know how it gets even on our nastar course by the end of the night. The good thing about MY age group is I run at the front of the pack. The occasionally wont reset the course for the second run, and I've never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Ugh, after hearing that I am kind of thinking it may not be as fun as I thought. I am in the 20-29 category and I know how it gets even on our nastar course by the end of the night. Well, women go first, followed by under 21 guys, then oldest to youngest... Courses break down for a number of reasons, as you know, with warm temps and new snow being the worst conditions. A few years ago, I raced at Blue which drew over 100 people and I went off about 75th and the course was perfect because it was cold hardpack. The early race at Twood (probably the first weekend in January) is always great and there's usually less than 50 racers. It's not on the schedule yet, but I talked to John Foy, the head ASRA honcho, a couple of days ago and he'll be posting dates for Twood soon. Twood's headwall is actually a good race run and it's cool that you see every turn of every racer, whether you'r on the lift or in the corral. The Elk race will be fun and should hold up on Slalom if it's good weather. I still can't figure out what happened at Belleayre. It was cold as hell, but blue ice by my turn. I was just happy to finish. A course may peak about 15-20 racers in, which is why it's so hard to win a WC technical race. With reverse 30 and everyone on the same line, ruts can be ridiculous by the time the first run leader pushes out on the World Cup. But ASRA racers don't run the same lines and courses are usually just fine until class 5 men (I'm class 4 ).... So, IMO, Bob, check the calendar for any races you might be interested in, then just watch the weather forecast. If it's cold and dry, then go for it. But one warning: BE ON TIME FOR SIGNING UP or prepare for the Wrath of Mel. And don't forget to turn in your bib or be prepared to wear it as a diaper during awards. All in all, I've met more great friends at ASRA races than anywhere else. While there may be some hardcore friendly competition among the rabbits or clubs, most racers are just happy to improve from week to week and LOVE to share tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 It sucks..being the 50th person..I'm an early bird gets the worm type of guy...Ski was telling me how he was like 100th down the course at Belleayre.. Yeah, but Platekill was even worse. It was cold the night before, so they went all balls out and blew several feet of snow, then the temps hit the mid 50's as a warm front rolled through at daybreak. The ruts were more than a foot deep, which made for some spectacular ejections if you went for it, or some spectacularly slow times if you skied around them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I tend to make it for a decent amount of ASRA races... I ran in 12 of them last year... granted, I think this year I'm going to cut back a lot. I have to work a lot over the winter. Don't worry Ski- I'll have Thursdays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Don't worry Ski- I'll have Thursdays off. 'Cause you know what would have happened otherwise, right? j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Thanks Doogie. Much obliged. Baseball took up a lot of my warm season, so its good to be back. So if- (and knowing its a big IF) CB opens before blue this year, what will you say to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Doogie- That statement didn't work out so well for you last time. Try a new one. haha. Well, last night CB was blowing snow while Blue was just... well... blowing. What are your thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Prolific as always Doogie. (and yes, i will be referring to you as Doogie all year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicDoug Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I would like to race ASRA this year... how do I join? WHat does it cost per race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobert540 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 If you go on ASRA's website there is a form to fill out for ASRA membership. I am unsure of race prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I would like to race ASRA this year... how do I join? WHat does it cost per race? You can sign up on race day. Race fees vary from day to day, but lift ticket + race fees is usually about the cost of a normally priced lift ticket at that mountain, so it works out in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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