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Cornell University-Any Skiers?

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amaksimovich
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Im a senior in highschool and going to cornell next year. Any newschoolers/skiers out at cornell? Also hows the skiing??
Oct 21 2014 11:31PM
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iFlip
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The skiing is Greek Peak and Labrador. Both completely suck but have exceptionally cheap college passes. Cornell has a large and well-funded ski club. Not a whole lot of freeskiers but there are a few. Several are on NS. There is lots of urban on Cornell's campus but I would not recommend hitting it. You're going to an Ivy League school - don't get kicked out over hitting a few stupid rails.

Also, you are right next to some of the best cliff jumping on the East Coast. There is literally great cliff jumping right on campus. You will really like Cornell. Congrats on the acceptance!
Oct 22 2014 1:19AM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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Andrew/Andy Bernard aka NARD DOG
Oct 22 2014 11:12AM
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daOyster
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Greek Peak is near by as said above. I've skiied there primarily for 4 years. The park is small with the largest jump currently only being about 15 ft. The new owner seems a little more excited about the park than the previous. I've also heard rumors from park crew that they plan on extending the park slightly too. They have a half pipe cutter now, but it's missing the required attachment for their Cats. If your looking for a good community of park skiers though, Greek has a surprisingly tight knit group of skiers.
Oct 22 2014 11:13AM
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QuantumMechanic
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As a freshman, I can't say I've had any significant experience with the skiing here. Coming from Colorado I'm not expecting much, but I'll take what I can get. I am part of the ski club so we'll see how that goes. Also there is a much smaller separate "Freeski Club" that has a backyard setup, likes to hit urban on campus occasionally, and is definitely more park-oriented, which I'm also part of, but they haven't really done much either this year. I mean it's still not even close to winter here while back home my friends at Boulder are already shredding A-Basin...
Oct 22 2014 4:56PM
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amaksimovich
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Oct 23 2014 2:53PM
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BChaps1209
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I'm applying early decision... how have you been accepted already? Sports?
Oct 23 2014 2:57PM
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Funkadelic
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Didn't go to Cornell, but used to visit my girlfriend who went there. Greek Peak is your best option for skiing. I was told to go to Toggenburg one time, so we checked it out because they had a good deal. Free isn't a good deal at that place, stick to Greek Peak.
Oct 23 2014 3:02PM
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basedjase
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Oct 23 2014 3:31PM
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tac0.slayer
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Cornell notes are bulshit. Thanks a lot Cornell Uni.
Oct 23 2014 9:53PM
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skiing around Ithaca is dead, look towards VT to ski, or down in Pennsylvania for park.
Oct 23 2014 11:44PM
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amaksimovich
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BChaps1209I'm applying early decision... how have you been accepted already? Sports?


No... I have connections to the school, I am from illinois.
Oct 24 2014 1:35AM
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amaksimovich
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no.me.gustaCornell notes are bulshit. Thanks a lot Cornell Uni.


What do you mean...lol
Oct 24 2014 1:35AM
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amaksimovich
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Oct 27 2014 1:31PM
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KravtZ
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Dude definitely a big ski/board scene there. Close to mountains and the school is filled with rich ivy league kids. Wouldn't be to worried.
Oct 27 2014 2:10PM
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-emile-
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I wonder how many NSers are in an Ivy league institution.
Oct 27 2014 4:11PM
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.squirrely.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKbUl5o2h08barton hall mannnnnn
Oct 27 2014 4:46PM
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PacificRimJob
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no.me.gustaCornell notes are bulshit. Thanks a lot Cornell Uni.


Came here to say exactly this.
Oct 27 2014 5:42PM
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amaksimovich
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DingoSeanCame here to say exactly this.


What is this supposed to mean?
Oct 27 2014 6:57PM
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QuantumMechanic
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amaksimovichWhat is this supposed to mean?


It's a note-taking style that was developed here. It's not required at Cornell or anything, but some schools (mostly high schools I think) have adopted it because research shows it's more effective or something. I just do my own thing for notes so I can't really explain it that well but have a look:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Notes
Oct 27 2014 7:42PM
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PacificRimJob
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Yeah, Cornell notes are just distracting rather than helpful. They make more work for the student and it's not really something advantageous.
Oct 28 2014 3:08AM
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