mile high meet 'n' greet

Kraig, where are you? Do you need help? I need a meet 'n' greet. I expect to see every one in their new jerseys! Seriously. Lets do this. I will bring pizza.

I'm here Chris! And yes, we're doing it again this year. Your help would be appreciated. The date is May 10th at Sloans Lake. To everyone here on WW, keep an eye out here on the threads and in the Wake Events section for more info. Drop me an email and I'll add you to the mailing list and post here in this thread if you would like as well. Who's in??

(Message edited by kraig on March 09, 2008)

sk8witaltitude@hotmail.com
what ever you need, I will try to help with.

Add me to that mailing list for sure, Kraig!!!

I'll be there with lots of free time if you need help with organizing, setup, etc. You have my email and phone number.

Derek

I'm kinda new to the sport and want to know what all happens at this meet and greet

I would like an email dr.extraction@gmail.com

Ryan.....are you going to bring the new boat over for this?

Put me on the list Kraig. May is a busy month but I have it penciled in.

Thanks for all the interest guys! It always picks up this time of year and there's more and more of it every year. I am getting quite a few emails from people who want to attend. I will have more info up online here soon. Stay tuned!

(Message edited by kraig on March 10, 2008)

(Message edited by kraig on March 10, 2008)

kraig, you're killing me! that's the weekend before my finals! but i'm in! (at least for a few hours). i'll bring my skillz bahahahaha

Come on Kylie, you can be there for longer than a few hours, heck you're the reason everyone comes to the event! ;)

Kraig,

I just moved to Denver and want to meet some riders. Could you add me to the Meet n greet list? Thanks

Brandon
bdaigle@daigs.com

Kraig,
Thanks for the updates on this years meet & greet.I will be there. If you need any help with things just drop me a line and let me know. I don't know how much wakebaoarding I will be doing early season (because of my torn MCL) but I plan on doing a ton of "boat therapy" during my recovery!
JJ

Jeff, yes we can always use help with the event. Thanks for all the offers to help with the event, as you all know, this is a grass roots event and help is always appreciated. I am working on getting ticket sales up and running here soon as well as all the info on the event and who we will have there. Also, I'm still judging the interest in the event. Who else is in and how many do you all have? Please spread the word if you can, getting the word out to everyone is the one of the hardest areas for an event like this. Let's make this thing huge! It's grown at about 100% every year and hopefully this year is no exception.

Kraig,
I should have about 4-5 in my group. Also, have you contatcted Tommy's about possibly sponsoring the event or is the intent to keep it grassroots? Tommy's may be willing to sponsor food, beverages, etc. and set up a demo stand.

Kraig,
That sounds good. I will help out in way I can. I agree that word of mouth is the best. I am willing to make up some flyers and take them to some of the local boat dealers and post them around the area. I am also willing to do the photog. and video stuff for the event. I need some stuff for my portfolio and this would be a good event to use. I will talk to Oakman and Dani and have them spread the word also. Anyone talk to Steve Jones? It may be a good idea to get this event posted on the MHW web page... Drop me a email with all the specific details and I will work on getting a flyer put together. dr_sassypants9@yahoo.com
Ltr, ~JJ

Hey Everyone!! I will have more info on the event here soon as well as ticket sales. For now I've got a portion of the website up. It's just a small part of what there will be. There will also be a page to sell tickets on the website. So far what I have up is info about the event. This will be helpful for anyone who's new to the event to learn what it's all about. Again, check back here and/or on the website soon for more info. www.milehighmeetandgreet.com

Tickets are now ON SALE!

Go to www.milehighmeetandgreet.com for more info and to purchase tickets!

Just wanted to pass on an update on the event. We now have the sponsors all locked in. Here is the list of the sponsors:

-Rocky Mtn. Boat Company
-Tommy's Slalom Shop
-Great Lakes Marine
-Island Lake Marine
-Wakeboard & Waterski Specialty

The boats that will be in the water for pulls and boat demos:

-Supra 22
-Malibu VLX
-Nautique 210
-The new Epic -or- Supreme
-Tige

I will have more info as we get closer. Check the website for updates as well as to purchase tickets. www.milehighmeetandgreet.com

Thank you for everyone's support on the event!!

kraig where is great lakes marine and island lake marine I haven't heard of either of them?

But more importantly who is doing the food? Last year the food was great.

so if the lake is not open, will the event be moved to another lake?

When I first read the posts title I thought this was a pilot swingers get together. After reading, this makes more sense. I'm an idiot.

Hope you guys have fun.

Hmmm.....a swingers get together.....

Brett- Yes, we have booked the same caterer as last year with the same great food! The BBQ was phenomenal! Great Lakes Marine is in Littleton on Santa Fe south of C-470. They are the new Nautique dealer. And Island Lake Marine is located in Ft. Collins, they carry Supreme and are the new dealer in town for Epic Wakeboats. Hopefully we will see an Epic in the water at the event but it all depends on if they can get their hands on another Epic before the event.

Chris- I was hoping to have more info about Sloans by now but so far I haven't heard anything. The city of Denver is working on it and are willing to work with us to make this event happen. We have the park, that permit is done, it's just a matter if we will have water access. Again, I was really hoping to have info about the lake by now and I am in constant contact via email with the city. As far as an alternative location, we are working on that. Nothing solid yet, my hopes are high for Sloans.

Patrick, I sure will, that is if I can. I think last year they didn't want a lot of boats there, just the ones they had on hand. But like I said, I sure will if I can, I'm always down for a good road trip!

Nice Ryan....I am headed over to Junction this weekend to catch up with Milligan and Macias, and to pick up a buddies Jeep. We'll probably be partying it up so hit Macias up and come throw down.

count me in Kraig rjohnson50@gmail.com...

Ticket Sales: www.milehighmeetandgreet.com

Please, get your tickets so we can prove to the sponsors that this is going to be huge!!

Patrick, Im working this Sat., but I'll be in town Sunday. I'll still give Nick a call Sat. night. Later man

Kraig also has a forum there.
http://www.milehighmeetandgreet.com/

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Thanks for helping to spread the word Bill! You going to make the event? I'm holding you to it!

We have a few updates on the event. I have more sponsors on the website and one yet to add. We just picked up Liberation Sports as a sponsor. They are putting in a bunch of free equipment for the raffle including: Wakeboard(s), wakeskate, board bag, t-shirts and stickers. BJ with Liberation is going to be at the event with equipment demos as well.

We're getting closer to the event date, go to www.milehighmeetandgreet.com and grab your tickets. Let's show the sponsors that this event is going to be huge and maybe we can get a few more items for the raffle. So purchase your tickets now, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone from last year and many many new faces!


To Purchase Tickets, Go to:
www.milehighmeetandgreet.com

(Message edited by kraig on April 01, 2008)

I'll be there Kraig. I also posted it on the Colorado Wake Alliance group on Myspace. At least all 17 member will see it.
http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupid=1 04646290&Mytoken=B2DF4896-7324-48A8-9CAC2802C1D52CD848024040

Thanks for spreading the word Bill!

Please, spread the word everyone! This is a grassroots event and getting the word out to everyone is the biggest obstacle.

I'll do some Myspace bulletins and if I can figure it out a Facebook event invite.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13213296778

I am thinking of calling in on 106.7kbpi on tuesday at 5 uncle nasty does do me a favor tuesday. I will call and give a shout with the details and the website.

SWEET!!!! Just do it!! I give you props if you can get it done. Did you get my message from last week?

I'm in Fort Collins, is Sloans just north or Denver? What is the meet n greet about??

Emilee,

Sloans is fairly close to Mile High Stadium. The parking lot for the boat ramp is at W Byron Pl and Sheridan. It is really easy to get to off of 25 so you should definitely come down and meet everyone. Do you go to school at CSU?

i've gotta get up off my fat #@%&( and buy a ticket!

yeha, sorry Kraig, Igots layed off, so no money for dinner/planning. but in for all now, call me 720 299 6098 if you need anything else.

Chris, sorry to hear that. Are you actively looking?

Kylie- Yes you do!!! And to everyone else, ticket sales are up on the website. I'm working with the sponsors for the raffle giveaways and alot of that depends on attendance/ticket sales.


www.milehighmeetandgreet.com

Just bought my tickets Kraig, we will see you may 10th. Whats the lake temp at that time?

Dan- Sloans Lake is very shallow so it warms up faster than most lakes in the area. But May 10th, it's still going to be pretty chilly. Trunkable though.

mid 60's?

looking... got an offer from isle of capri...hoping I pass the background check...

I have just posted this link to www.tigeowners.com site.

Last year the water was pretty warm, I think it was in the upper 60's low 70's even. The lake is only 6' deep so it doesn't take much to warm it up!

Thanks for putting this together again Kraig!

it's so shallow that if one person pees in it the water warms up one degree!

That's good to know Kylie!

And I hear Kylie has warmed that lake up quite a bit!

Who else is in for the event? Please, spread the word to anyone else you know that may be interested in attending the MileHigh Meet & Greet.

Also, anyone know of a great place to rent a 15'x20' canopy??

event rents?

Well, Mister Kaiser, I'm very impressed. is this the 5th year now?!? I'm in this year!!! I've had an excuse every year, and this year is all about the meet & greet. You've done an incredible job. I'd love to get involved again, let me know if you need anything. Looking forward to finally meeting you after all these years. . are there any "ego" events going on? not sure what you have been doing, but I think best trick comp, big air comp.... might be fun. $10 register day of event and top 3 get money and/or prizes. just an idea.

Shayn, Glad to hear you're going to make it this year! This is the 4th year for the event and it keeps growing every year. As far as a competition at the event, we've steered the event away from going that way. We want to keep the event at it's roots, as a Meet & Greet, not a competition. The MileHigh Meet & Greet supports the other wakeboarding events in Colorado, we don't want it to compete with them. It's the first event of the season, it's the event that kicks everything off. This year we will be advertising the wakeboarding schedule at the event as well as all the sponsors. The success the Meet & Greet has seen is mostly due to it's time of the year and what it's all about, a get together at the first of the year to reconnect with other boarders and/or meet other boarders to ride with. We want to keep the event at it's roots and where it all started.

If you could Shayn, spread the word about the event to everyone you know. Check out the website www.milehighmeetandgreet.com for info and to purchase tickets. I also have flyers if you need any. I look forward to seeing you at the event Shayn!

Hey Kraig... I think you might want to monitor that discussion board on the milehighmeetandgreet site a little closer

Made me look.

We're 3 1/2 weeks away!!! Almost 80 degrees today! The water is warming up... I have all the sponsors locked down, check the website for the list of sponsors and to purchase tickets. I will have a list of items for the raffle up soon. The event is a 100% go!

Who's all in? Please, spread the word to everyone you know, let's make this thing huge this year! Ticket sales are a good indicator for me to show the sponsors that this is going to be bigger than last year.

Go to www.milehighmeetandgreet.com, purchase a ticket (or two, or three...), get your board ready and come out for a pull and some great BBQ! Look forward to seeing you all at the event again this year!

In order for me to coordinate with the caterer I need to give him a head count close to a week out from the event. So if you're planning on attending, please purchase your tickets soon so I can make sure we will have the right amount of food. In addition, the more ticket sales we have the more we will have in for the raffle.

I will buy 4 tiks when I get a pay check, I also put a post on craigslist boats for sale section....

Sounds like a great event Kraig. I just bought my 2 tickets and I can't wait!

Thanks Jake! I look forward to seeing you at the event!

Who else is in?

Hey I'm in...I'm stoked to finally get an opportunity to ride in Colorado and meet some people to possibly ride with this season! I've been out here for a year now and didn't get to ride once last year. I found out about last years meet and greet the day after it happened, so I am glad to have seen this post earlier this year. Let me know if you need any help with the set-up or anything...I live a few blocks from the lake. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Loren

Loren- Glad to hear you are going to be able to make it this year! Spread the word to anyone you know. See ya at the event!

hey all! i'm also new to colorado, moved out here to boulder area in september for my first big person job... HA!!! i'm definitely ready to wakeboard... it's been awhile, lived in chicago last year... but i had a shoulder surgery 10 wks ago from a snowboard wreck. BUT hopefully in a few months i will be ready to go!!!

you can count my boyfriend i in for the meet and greet... he will want to board, i'll probably just get to sit and enjoy food and beverages, ha ha

oh, and i will pick up tix on that website in the next few days! i can't wait to get a little wakeboarding action in my system again :-)

AND last post for the day... email is jenren81@aol.com, throw me on the email list too if you get a chance, thanks!

last year my wife was 7 mo pregers. She could not ride, but had a blast....

Melissa and I will be there. Does anybody remember Melissa? Heh!

Eric- Glad to hear you two will be there! In fact, I was just talking to someone today about Melissa and if she was going to make it. I emailed her the other day but never heard back from her. I'm just not that important! Look forward to seeing you two at the event!

And if you could, please spread the word about the event to anyone you know who might be interested. This event has grown due to all of you spreading the word about it. Let's grow this event!

Please grab your tickets if you are planning on attending. We need the head count for the caterer and the sponsors.

www.milehighmeetandgreet.com

finally picked my tickets!! it looks like there are a couple more sponsors and some new sponsors this year. lets pray for good weather.

i thought Tommy's was a sponsor??

i think i remember melissa .. isn't she that chick with the long dark hair? LOL! fyi - i'm probably hitting up loveland on friday may 1st to use my last ticket if you guys can get there! we need to ride together this summer.

Kylie, come up to Loveland on Saturday, May 3rd for closing weekend, not Friday! Melissa & I will be there for sure on Saturday. Gotta work on Friday though.

Sorry Kraig, It's looking like we are not going to make it this year. Hope things go good at the event.

whats up with that Jeff??

Jeff...what's up?

Kraig, I’ve meaning to post but have been swamped closing down the winter stuff and getting ready for the summer. I don’t know if our staff will be back from Texas and Florida in time for your MHMG but I would be happy to help spread the word. I still haven’t figured out exactly what you are trying to do (other than a fun get-together?) but if you could clarify (hit me up privately) I could call some of our sponsors like Monster, Quiksilver, or Sony, or whoever. I’m sure they would all be willing to bring down a tent and/or some goodies if we asked them to, as long as it doesn’t hurt sales of any of the dealers. (I would just need to be able to explain what the benefit is for them, or let them know that it’s just for fun). If we are back in Denver, we could also help out, if you needed the help, but it sounds like you may have it covered.

Also, hit up all of the Denver boat dealers, I gave each of them 1 spot to the Shaun Murray clinic later in the summer, and some still have them. That could be a pretty cool raffle or prize for someone just getting into the sport (or anyone really).

I already put a link to your event on our main calendar. It’s good to see someone take the initiative because events are expensive and not easy to coordinate! (Lisa and Doty at the city told me all about it!) Hit me up if you would like additional help.

I finally bought my ticket, looks like I'm definitely going now!

eric - i'll try for the 3rd at loveland, but might be going to a-basin that day with a gf of mine. ps - that's also my birthday - i'll be 35 again.

Sorry about the delay in getting back to ya. Just been busy with things. Amy has been working a lot, I just finished school for the summer and working on getting projects (video & photo). Plus I am still busted up! Amy & I are working on buying a new house & moving also. Just been crazy busy...

i'm so ready for my summer fun to start! i'm trying to get my nephew and his friends to go, but they're close to finals and might have tests to study for. he's never ridden behind a "real" wakeboard boat ... wanna watch him get launched! mean, i know, but true!

I now have a wedding I have to be an usher for on the tenth. I tried to talk the bride into having the ceremony later in the day but was almost beaten for it.

Bill, have them move the location. We've never done a wedding at the event..... But there's a first for everything! Let's see here..... Wakeboard, maybe win some gear, meet other boarders, have some incredible BBQ OR.....Walk people down an isle in uncomfortable shoes.......

Who else is in? Ticket sales are coming in everyday and I appreciate what everyone has done to help spread the word. In fact, I got an email from a couple that will be attending. They saw the post on craigslist that Chris posted and are very excited to meet other boarders to ride with. This is what the Meet & Greet is all about!

If you know anyone else who might be interested in attending, please tell them about it and give them the website address www.milehighmeetandgreet.com for more info and to purchase tickets!