Ski Day 2007

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General Information

Ski Day is set for Friday January 19th at Stevens Pass. Hank is providing a pizza lunch at 12:30. We have the Trophy Room reserved for lunch (and hopefully from 9am until 5:30pm). When you are facing up the mountain, it is in the leftmost lodge, on the 2nd floor. You can probably leave belongings in the room during the day if you like, but it will not be secured in any way, and we need to get our stuff out of there by 5:30. Lockers are available for a fee. If you are renting skis, please use the complimentary ski check at the mountain when you go inside.

We have a very large group and need to carpool to minimize the number of cars and to make sure everyone gets there. Please edit the wiki below to fill in information about the ride you need [[1]] or the rides you can provide [[2]] . Anyone taking a lesson needs to get there at 9 to rent equipment and be on the snow when lessons start at 10. See below for directions and other driving information [[3]].

It has been very cold lately, though it is predicted to warm up by Friday. Regardless, we will be in the mountains in the winter, so please dress warmly, bring extra layers, and bring a change of clothes (or at least socks). If you lack appropriate clothing or don't know what appropriate clothing is, please post your needs or questions below under [[4]]. If you have extra gear, please check below and help out your fellow CSE snow bunnies. Remember sunblock and hydrate well in preparation.

Should be a great day!

Getting There

You can find directions here: [5] They claim it will take 2-2.5 hrs from Seattle.

The road up to Stevens is rough in bad weather. It currently looks like the weather will be ok, but be careful.
You can check the weather here: [6]
You can see current road conditions here (please check on Friday if there is a chance of a weather restriction): [7]
One option I recommend is parking in Sultan and paying $5 to take a shuttle the last 40 miles:[8] On Fridays, though, it only runs up at 8:30am and only runs down at 4:30pm.

If you are taking a lesson, PLEASE arrive at the mountain by 9am to get your rental gear and make your lesson on time.

Please sign up below if you need a ride or can offer rides-- we should try to fill all the cars!

People Needing Rides

Please edit the wiki and add yourself here if you need a ride to and from Stevens. Please indicate where you want to be picked up from (it probably helps if you can get to the PAC or can meet your ride at his/her place), your desired departure time from Seattle, your desired departure time from the mountain (if any), whether or not you will be bringing skis/snowboard in the car, and whether you need to get there at 9 for a lesson.

Please remove yourself from here when you find a ride.

EXAMPLE: Neva Cherniavsky - Eastlake, 8am-5pm (or whenever the bar closes), bringing snowboard, no lesson

Name Location to be picked up at Leave Seattle? Leave Mountain? Bringing equipment? 9 am lesson?
Sandra B. Fan (sbfan@cs) U-District/Allen Center 6:30 am 4 or 5 pm none yes
Add yourself here... ... ... ... ... ...

People Offering Rides

Please edit the wiki and add yourself here if you can offer rides to and from Stevens. Please indicate where you will be leaving from, what time you will leave Seattle, what time you will leave Stevens, how many more people you can fit (please update this as your car fills), and whether you can fit skis/snowboard (basically, if you have a rack, or if the skis will take up a seat). If you like, you can also indicate who your passengers are.

If you want a ride with someone, please verify with the driver through email before editing yourself into the car.

EXAMPLE: Ethan Katz-Bassett, U District, 8am-5pm, 2 more people including their equipment.


Ski Clothing

Rentals include ski boots (or snowboard boots, if you go that way). I usually just wear sneakers to the mountain and change into dry socks as I put on my boots. You need a warm hat, gloves/mittens, pants, jacket, maybe a scarf/neckwarmer, ski goggles/sunglasses, and warm long socks (just wear one pair, even if they are thin). Underneath, wear layers for warmth and versatility if it warms up. Wool, silk, polyester, and polypro are better than cotton (which is not warm when wet). Ideally, the gloves, pants, and jacket should be waterproof or at least water resistant. Track pants/warmup pants work in a pinch.

If you don't have clothing appropriate for winter sports, post your needs here. If you have extra gear, please email people to help fill their needs.

EXAMPLE: Ethan Katz-Bassett - I am unhappy with my color options. Looking for a blue coat and pink pants.