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Summer camps...If you are over 21

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joe_cool_ski
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I already looked at the threads that exist on this subject however, none of them say anything about adult camps or how the camps are if you are over the age of 21. If anyone can suggest the best camp…I want to have a good time but I also want to learn so…. let me know! It is the time of year to choose a camp and save the money!!
Dec 6 2006 9:27PM
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jjibs1219
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im personally not 21, but i was at coc this summer and i hung out most of the time with a 23 yr old and a 21 yr old and they had an awesome time for sure. they said they were worried about the age difference and all that and they say looking bcak on it that they didnt have to be worried at all and it was fine with the age difference and everything
Dec 6 2006 9:34PM
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Swick825
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high north has a specific adult camp for 19 and over. they get nicer dinners some of the nights, and booze it up together and whatnot. seemed pretty fun.
Dec 6 2006 9:37PM
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joe_cool_ski
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Thanks...I’m not really worried about the age difference i am just looking to maximize the experience and if that means being able to go out on the town then so be it...but i am up for anything as long as i get better
Dec 6 2006 9:38PM
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meggers
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momentum has an adult camp that is 19 plus....im 22....and i go to the momentum "kid" sessions, cuz i like the timing better, and the kids are great. and there are plenty of people ot go out with and chill and drink with!
Dec 6 2006 9:41PM
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joe_cool_ski
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You are comming from the same ice coast/wachusett hell! did camp help you to progress?
Dec 6 2006 9:44PM
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meggers
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yea im gonna go for 2 sessions next summer. i mean any camp ive heard is great...ive only gone to momentum so i can only comment on them...but its wicked chill, and everyone helps you...like we would walk to mcdonalds and some of the guys would be like ok now spin off the stairs you can do it, they are wicked encouraging on and off the hill, you'll land a new trick and not notice your coach from the previous day is watching untill they start cheering for ya! and you get tramp time and everyone is wicked awesome. they coachs all will help you with ne from 180s and sliding your first box to 9s and 270 off the s-rial. they get as excited as you are! i love it!!!
Dec 6 2006 9:57PM
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joe_cool_ski
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Nice...that sounds like a good option... i feel like I’m stuck at this ability level and i need to progress and I have the money so...i am just looking for the best place.
Dec 6 2006 10:01PM
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spudz
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drive toyota trucks
Dec 6 2006 10:09PM
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joe_cool_ski
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Well that’s a nice thing to consider but that doesn’t help me in anyway figure out what is the right camp to pony up 5k to attend!
Dec 6 2006 10:17PM
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meggers
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how many sessions u planning on going to???
Dec 6 2006 11:06PM
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1-pippin
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yeah high north has an adult camp, but i wouldnt do it, just do the normal camp, there were alot of like 30+ year olds that were kinda gay. 21 isnt that big of a difference so you will still have fun if you do the kid camp.
Dec 6 2006 11:29PM
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feezy
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i wouldnt go to an adult camp unless i was like 30.
Dec 6 2006 11:37PM
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1-pippin
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yeah it would suck going if you were like 21, you would feel out of place and wierd, 21 like isnt even adult yet.
Dec 6 2006 11:41PM
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feezy
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yeah. i mean, chilling with adults is cool, but i bet the atmosphere isnt as fun as the "kids" version.

i mean fuck, the "kids" are like mostly mid-teens?
shit, they arent exactly kids.
i dont hang out with highschoolers normally, but i dont exactly hang out with 30 somethings either...

i say just go to the younger crowd one.

more energy.
Dec 6 2006 11:57PM
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wrenegade
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High North Session 5 is a 19+ session.
Dec 7 2006 12:30AM
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MLB
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im planning to go to Mommentum....with the kids....not because im a pedifile....just because i have some friends who are going, and im not gonna ride alone. Plus since the kids don't drink, you have some booze with the coaches
Dec 7 2006 12:32AM
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STACKS
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i want to go to camp so bad
Dec 7 2006 12:47AM
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Jib_This
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Would it suck if most of your coaches were younger than you?
Dec 7 2006 12:52AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Come to High North!

There's adults mixed in to various sections of camp. We didn't have the Adult camp last year, which was alright. You get to ride with the underage campers during the day and then come out with the staff for some dangerous nights...

DO IT!

Dec 7 2006 8:21AM
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.hazen.
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haha yes that sounds sick - its so much $$ though, and i have to work. how does everyone else swing it?
Dec 7 2006 8:56AM
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StuntCok
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I was at high north session 1 and 2 last year and I am 30. It was fine. There were all ages in both camps and the coaches/diggers are all old enough to drink with. Actually, even being 30, hanging out with the kids was fun. I wouldn't worry about an adult camp.
Dec 7 2006 9:30AM
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Mr.Bishop
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hahaha... fuck yeah we had some good times!

Dec 7 2006 9:46AM
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meggers
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i work too, and go to school, and have an internship. its possible...you just gotta start saving now...take like some money e ery week out of your check...and you will be good! thats what i do!
Dec 7 2006 11:12AM
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Rez4frederick
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Thats tight. Fuck I want to go up there too.  23 here.  As of right now, I prob wont be able to afford it though lol...meh oh well, ill work on it.  Guess Ill just have to hike some shit hehe
Dec 7 2006 11:29AM
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MadMaxamas
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In my opinion if your 23 and you still want to be coached dont go to a camp. Just go to "The Open" Find a pro whos better than you and follow him/her around, then when you get close to him/her. Then when he cant see, you wip out your garbage bag, throw him/her in it, then drag him/her back to your lair. Then force him/her to teach you how to ski. I would suggest getting Dumont, hes probably the only one who would fit in a garbage bag. Good luck. Tell me how it goes.
Dec 7 2006 11:39AM
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james44
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yessss thats a plan

Dec 7 2006 12:32PM
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teamdummy
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i went to high north at the age of 25. it was cool as hell. i am a pretty solid skier and went as more of a chance to ski in july than as to "train" or progress-even though i did. if you have a decent ability to jump, spin , and hit moderate rails you'll have fun. but if you go because you want to learn how to do 3's you may be intimidated by some of the younger kids. some throw down some huge stuff. then again- when's the next time in your life you'll get to ski with all the top pros for a week straight? bust out the credit card and do it!
Dec 7 2006 8:50PM
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joe_cool_ski
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To answer above I’m planning on like two sessions…maybe 15 or so days. As for the post above I’m fairly good…I’m not going to learn 3’s …I mean I’m good on rails and decent in the air I just feel like I have hit a wall and at 25 I’m not getting any better on my own. The only reason I ask about the adult camps is because I don’t want to get there and have a 9pm curfew and if I want a few drinks through out the week to ease the bumps and maybe breaks, I want to be able to.
Dec 7 2006 10:14PM
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StuntCok
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I am a solid skier was/am a NS beginner. I slid my first rail at HN 2 years ago, and went to learn grabs and spins. Sure some of the kids can throw stupid big tricks but watchin and learing from it is half the fun. I wouldn't say it is intimidating, just got to keep in mind that they may be able to land cork nines but I have had FAR more high quality poon tang then any of them...
Dec 7 2006 10:22PM
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meggers
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even at the "kid" camps there is only a curfew if u are under 19...if your over....at least at momentum.....everyone will drink with you, coahces, diggers, other camper who are older, people who run the camp! its a great time!!! sometimes the coahces are guest bar tenders!!!
Dec 7 2006 11:55PM
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SkiingNinja
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south shore souldiers or something like that is either an 18 and over or 21 and over camp. i think high north was the best week of my life though
Dec 8 2006 12:08AM
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fly4work+play
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Go to www.southshoresoldiers.com.

Great camps, good coaches, cheap, and great parties/nightlife.

I went last year, it was fun. Going this year, probally session 1.

Do you ski at Wachusett? If so, hit me up, I am always in the park in the day time.

Dec 13 2006 11:55AM
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