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CCP karkur
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2014.02.08 21:07:00 -
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Hi all,
Last year before Fanfest, a few devs and EVE players went skiing and snowboarding together at the local ski area. It was a lot of fun (even thought the weather was horrible and some people claim they almost died.... they didn't) and we want to repeat it this year if possible
So the idea is to go on Tuesday April 29th, with Wednesday as possible backup if people are interested. Fanfest is a bit later this year, so there is no knowing how much snow we'll have or if the area is even still open at that time (last year we had plenty of snow in beginning of May, but that's not always the case).
This is not an event or organized at all by CCP or me, and we are not responsible for any of it.
I, CCP karkur/Bára, will just be driving up to Bláfjöll that day with a few EVE nerds, and it would be really cool if more people could join; thatGÇÖs all
We are just going to have fun. If you have never gone, you can still join and have a good time (although probably falling quite a lot like everyone does in the beginning). IGÇÖm no pro, but I can try to give people some tips
Ski Area:- The mountain is called Bláfjöll and is only 30-40 min drive from downtown Reykjavík.
- The opening hours are 2pm - 9pm, and during this time of the year, it will still be bright at 9pm.
- The ski area is often closed due to wind, so we always just hope for the best, donGÇÖt get too disappointed if it will be closed (Wednesday can be backup date for those interested).
- ItGÇÖs spring time, so the snow could be very questionable or even gone by the time Fanfest rolls around. I'm sure we'll have fun as long as there is some snow, but keep in mind that we might have to cancel this altogether
- You can rent skis, snowboards and boots at the ski area, but sadly they donGÇÖt have helmets for adults :(
What you need:- warm skiing clothes (waterproof pants, jacket, warm baselayer, whatever will keep you from freezing)
- gloves
- hat
- (helmet would be good)
Getting There: You will have to arrange that yourself (I can provide directions to the place). Fleet up and rent a car together. Many CCPers rent a car from www.cheapjeep.is when they want to go skiing or get outside the city for a little bit.
Cost: (isk=icelandic króna)- Ski pass: 3100 ISK + 1000 ISK for the card (500 ISK refundable)
- Ski/snowboard rental: 4500 ISK
- Car rental + gas: ?
(everything can be paid with credit/debit cards)
My plan:- Hopefully drive up there around 1.30-2pm to get an early start (other CCPers are probably going at 4 or later)
- Have lots of fun!
CCPers that have expressed interest in going:- CCP karkur (= Bára = me)
- CCP Punkturis
- CCP Merovingian
- CCP Habakuk
- CCP Konflikt
- CCP Gorgen
- CCP QC
- CCP Venture
- CCP Lebowski
- CCP RedDawn
- + 2 whose devname I don't know
Sooooo, who wants to join us The more the merrier! (you can also evemail me to express interest in going if you for some reason don't want to write here).
I'll update this post when we know more or if something changes (this post is more or less copy/past of last year's post) CCP karkur | User Interface Programmer | Team Pirate Unicorns |-á@CCP karkur |
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Dierdra Vaal
Interstellar Stargate Syndicate
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Posted - 2014.02.08 22:35:00 -
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I'm arriving on monday so I'm totally in, last year it was awesome. It was great weather on the other days!
Veto #205 * * * Director Emeritus at EVE University * * * CSM1 delegate, CSM3 chairman and CSM5 vice-chairman |
Morwen Lagann
Tyrathlion Interstellar
1097
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Posted - 2014.02.08 23:04:00 -
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Dierdra Vaal wrote:I'm arriving on monday so I'm totally in, last year it was awesome. It was great weather on the other days! Hell yes! Morwen Lagann Director, Tyrathlion Interstellar |
Nicen Jehr
Brave Newbies Inc. Brave Collective
346
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Posted - 2014.02.09 00:28:00 -
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i'm interested, can't commit yet Little Things to improve GëíGïüGëí-á| My Little Things posts |
FreeBo
Magellanic Itg Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2014.02.09 06:35:00 -
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Will be there.
Also, I might be going to ski on sat. 25th too. |
Zaphod Beeblebroxxxx
PCG Enterprises
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Posted - 2014.02.11 15:37:00 -
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I land on the monday so sign me up. |
Kivena
EVE University Ivy League
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Posted - 2014.02.14 12:40:00 -
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This sounds a great idea, I'm in.
I should be able to hire a car too (if anyone wants a lift from Reykjavik let me know), as I'm considering going walking up Esja on Wednesday too. Teaching Manager EVE University |
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CCP karkur
C C P C C P Alliance
3067
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Posted - 2014.02.16 11:02:00 -
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Awesome :) CCP karkur | User Interface Programmer | Team Pirate Unicorns |-á@CCP karkur |
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CCP Rise
C C P C C P Alliance
3795
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Posted - 2014.02.24 09:48:00 -
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Ooooo can I come? |
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CCP karkur
C C P C C P Alliance
3127
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Posted - 2014.02.25 00:26:00 -
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CCP Rise wrote:Ooooo can I come? YES! ... but only if you use a helmet CCP karkur | User Interface Programmer | Team Pirate Unicorns |-á@CCP karkur |
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Nicen Jehr
Brave Newbies Inc. Brave Collective
350
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Posted - 2014.02.25 01:14:00 -
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I sense there's a story here Little Things to improve GëíGïüGëí-á| My Little Things posts |
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CCP Rise
C C P C C P Alliance
3801
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Posted - 2014.02.25 10:27:00 -
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Once I went snowboarding with Karkur and on the way to the hill she was lecturing me about needing a helmet and I told her not to worry because I was American.
Second run I was trying to keep up with her and hooked an edge and face-planted pretty bad causing minor concussion -> trip to first aid hut -> early trip home.
I'd like to think I didn't learn anything though. |
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Yankunytjatjara
Red Federation RvB - RED Federation
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Posted - 2014.02.26 07:28:00 -
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CCP karkur wrote:CCP Rise wrote:Ooooo can I come? YES! ... but only if you use a helmet :frysquint: is that a dirty joke My solo pvp video: Yankunytjude... That attitude! Solo/small gang proposal: Ship Velocity Vectors |
Wolf LXar
Capital Industries Research And Development Fidelas Constans
1
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Posted - 2014.02.28 03:30:00 -
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This could be fun. I'm arriving at 645 am on the 24th, so I have a bit of time to kill (hopefully not myself) before Fanfest kicks off. |
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CCP Bracari
C C P C C P Alliance
10
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Posted - 2014.03.01 18:32:00 -
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Ooh oh me too me too! Team Special Circumstances |
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Ranamar
Valkyries of Night Of Sound Mind
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Posted - 2014.03.03 01:16:00 -
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This sounds like fun, since I'm arriving at the beginning of the week to be a tourist. One little problem, though... the web site for the ski area seems to be unreachable. |
Jenzelta
BetaMax.
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Posted - 2014.03.07 11:19:00 -
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dammit! Im flying in on the 30th >.< |
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CCP karkur
C C P C C P Alliance
3240
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Posted - 2014.03.07 12:39:00 -
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CCP Bracari wrote:Ooh oh me too me too! Added you
Ranamar wrote:This sounds like fun, since I'm arriving at the beginning of the week to be a tourist. One little problem, though... the web site for the ski area seems to be unreachable. Works on my machine!
Jenzelta wrote:dammit! Im flying in on the 30th >.< CCP karkur | User Interface Programmer | Team Pirate Unicorns |-á@CCP karkur |
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Equto
Imperium Technologies Get Off My Lawn
28
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Posted - 2014.03.07 17:34:00 -
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I arrive I believe tuesday morning at like 4 am or something so hopefully I can go |
Ranamar
Valkyries of Night Of Sound Mind
30
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Posted - 2014.03.09 19:48:00 -
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CCP karkur wrote:Ranamar wrote:This sounds like fun, since I'm arriving at the beginning of the week to be a tourist. One little problem, though... the web site for the ski area seems to be unreachable. Works on my machine!
Are there, by any chance accents being stripped out by either the forum software or my web browser? It's trying to go to http://www.blafjoll.is/ and I know there are accents in the word you linked through. |
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CCP karkur
C C P C C P Alliance
3307
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Posted - 2014.03.09 19:58:00 -
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Ranamar wrote:CCP karkur wrote:Ranamar wrote:This sounds like fun, since I'm arriving at the beginning of the week to be a tourist. One little problem, though... the web site for the ski area seems to be unreachable. Works on my machine! Are there, by any chance accents being stripped out by either the forum software or my web browser? It's trying to go to http://www.blafjoll.is/ and I know there are accents in the word you linked through. now, that's the url, but it's redirect to http://www.skidasvaedi.is/desktopdefault.aspx CCP karkur | User Interface Programmer | Team Pirate Unicorns |-á@CCP karkur |
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BlackSabbath
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
4
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Posted - 2014.03.22 10:17:00 -
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Seems like great fun, sign me in ! :) |
Scatha
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
6
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Posted - 2014.03.25 20:57:00 -
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I'm in! |
MIKE Vendor
Viziam Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2014.03.25 21:24:00 -
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I see you lads are very interested in snowboarding, ski, rock climbing, hiking and mountains, then you should check out Bulgarian Adventure Tourism and their website: www.batbg.com You could go for a tour there before the Fanfest or after it, whatever suits you. Best Regards. |
Elusive Voltis
Caldari Colonial Defense Ministry Templis CALSF
1
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Posted - 2014.03.29 08:12:00 -
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I will be arriving Tuesday morning, I'll see if I can make it in time. |
Ali Aras
Noir. Noir. Mercenary Group
676
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Posted - 2014.04.05 16:47:00 -
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I'm coming as well! Looking forward to it, as I totally missed ski season in the US... http://warp-to-sun.tumblr.com -- my blog |
Mallak Azaria
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
4894
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Posted - 2014.04.10 11:21:00 -
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I just got myself some realy sexy ski pants with suspenders. I'm in, my brother will probably come too. This post was lovingly crafted by a member of the Goonwaffe Posting Cabal & proud member of the popular gay hookup site, somethingawful.com |
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CCP karkur
C C P C C P Alliance
3310
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Posted - 2014.04.10 11:25:00 -
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Mallak Azaria wrote:I just got myself some realy sexy ski pants with suspenders. I'm in, my brother will probably come too. Awesome! You are not BlackSabbath's brother, are you? CCP karkur | User Interface Programmer | Team Pirate Unicorns |-á@CCP karkur |
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FreeBo
Magellanic Itg Goonswarm Federation
2
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Posted - 2014.04.11 23:23:00 -
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Is it still a thing? How's snow quality atm? |
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CCP karkur
C C P C C P Alliance
3311
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Posted - 2014.04.11 23:48:00 -
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FreeBo wrote:Is it still a thing? How's snow quality atm? There's still snow, but there has been a lot of rain lately so it's not great. I went yesterday, the conditions were very difficult because it was kind of like frozen slush. I've sent them a question if they will try to keep it open until May, but they have not responded yet (what worries my a bit is that yesterday they were encouraging people to use this last half a month well) CCP karkur | User Interface Programmer | Team Pirate Unicorns |-á@CCP karkur |
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