Mar 5, 2009, 7:20 PM
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I know a lot of locals and other jumpers that are going to be at Summerfest but I just moved to Montana so the $500 I can save by not buying a plane ticket buys a lot of jumps at Lost Pairie. Who has been to these events and what are your thoughts?
Mar 5, 2009, 9:02 PM
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If your idea of an awesome boogie is making craploads of jumps and partying every night without ever leaving the dz, go to Summerfest.
If your idea of an awesome boogie includes some jumps, some partying, some incredible scenery, some awesome local beer, a buncha Canadians, some time at and/or on the lake, some hiking in a National Park, a sunset cross country over a beautiful valley, and a wide variety of people to share it all with, go to LP.
Mar 5, 2009, 10:26 PM
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I went to lost prairie as a packer before I could jump and I thought it was pretty great. Looked like some great scenery around the DZ. I haven't been to summerfest though.
Mar 5, 2009, 10:53 PM
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Never been to Summerfest but LOST PRAIRIE ROCKS been there the last 2 years and the people are OUTSTANDING and its just a blast!! great jumps, tons of fun cool people great organizers short waits (Usually none at all) has to be one of the prettiest places on earth
The facility is really nice, sometimes you have to pick shower times a bit carefully though (hot water)
Mar 6, 2009, 8:41 AM
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If your idea of an awesome boogie is making craploads of jumps and partying every night without ever leaving the dz, go to Summerfest.
If your idea of an awesome boogie includes some jumps, some partying, some incredible scenery, some awesome local beer, a buncha Canadians, some time at and/or on the lake, some hiking in a National Park, a sunset cross country over a beautiful valley, and a wide variety of people to share it all with, go to LP.
If you live in Montana - go to LP. Seriously, i'm sure Summerfest is a blast but save that plane ticket $$ you would spend flying out of the state and spend it on Lang Ale and jump tickets.
then again...the weather is terrible, the skydives suck, the beer is warm and there are too many damn Canadians.
Mar 7, 2009, 8:13 AM
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I live in chicago and I've been to both.
Summerfest is a great way to do a lot of jumps from a variety of aircraft, at a DZ with outstanding facilities.
Lost Prairie is one of the most spectacular places I've ever been - but if you live in Montana you might not appreciate is as much as this city-slicker. Lost Prairie is the kind of boogie that I wish every skydiver would go to, at least once. It's also the kind of boogie that once you go to, you'll long to go back time and time again.
There's still plenty of jumping from Otters and Skyvans, but it's the extra things that make it special. Things like the 4X4 trip up to the fire tower, the jump into Lang Creek, and a level of nudity I haven't seen in skydiving in a very long time are what make it very special indeed.
Mar 7, 2009, 8:23 AM
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If you would have left that part out the rest of your sentence would have made everyone wanna go
It's obvious that you've never met Shell's boobies.
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Mar 7, 2009, 8:41 AM
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I haven't been to either boogie, but I've been moderating the threads on each boogie for years. From a financial standpoint, if the $500 would make a big dent in your budget, then just go to LP. From what I've read, it seems like the folks are real friendly, so you wouldn't have to worry about not having your friends there and it seems like a good time is usually had by all.
Mar 7, 2009, 7:30 PM
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LP ---- but then again i love lp and go every year! so i guess you could say i am biased. for me it is a no brainer as we are about 4 hours a way....and we camp all week so all i need is gas money to get there and back and jump money - well then there is the money for the beer......but other than that......it is way cheaper for me to go to LP then make the trip to summerfest. And I have been going long enough that i get to see some people that i only see annually at LP.
Mar 7, 2009, 7:42 PM
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I haven't been to either boogie, but I've been moderating the threads on each boogie for years. From a financial standpoint, if the $500 would make a big dent in your budget, then just go to LP. From what I've read, it seems like the folks are real friendly, so you wouldn't have to worry about not having your friends there and it seems like a good time is usually had by all.
This is starting to look suspiciously like a forbidden "early" Lost Prairie thread
Mar 9, 2009, 12:06 PM
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I haven't been to either boogie, but I've been moderating the threads on each boogie for years. From a financial standpoint, if the $500 would make a big dent in your budget, then just go to LP. From what I've read, it seems like the folks are real friendly, so you wouldn't have to worry about not having your friends there and it seems like a good time is usually had by all.
This is starting to look suspiciously like a forbidden "early" Lost Prairie thread
I love it! I did the count down the other day cuz I was hoping a thread was open already.
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Mar 9, 2009, 4:07 PM
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<<<Cindy - - I'd love to do topless Tuesday but I am not brave enough. I have been flashing the girls A LOT more since they've been pierced.....so I'll promise to at least flash them multiple times on Tuesday! >>>
Mar 9, 2009, 7:21 PM
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<<<Cindy - - I'd love to do topless Tuesday but I am not brave enough. I have been flashing the girls A LOT more since they've been pierced.....so I'll promise to at least flash them multiple times on Tuesday! >>>
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Mar 10, 2009, 7:08 AM
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<<<Cindy - - I'd love to do topless Tuesday but I am not brave enough. I have been flashing the girls A LOT more since they've been pierced.....so I'll promise to at least flash them multiple times on Tuesday! >>>
Cone on Skootz, give lady some more support!!
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I guess I should state my vote. LP is the way to go. It was my first boogie I had ever been to. There is NO WAY I'd miss it. Everything is just so perfect. Great vibe. I get to see people that I only see at Prairie. Prairie Dust......you gotta love that. Bring lots of socks if you like clean feet. The lake!! Fishing for crawdads. Awesome planes. Fantastic bonfires. (I think our group from Star should bring a couch or two to burn this year) Oh my goodness....I almost forgot the fire tower! That was the best experience EVER! I am so not being the driver this year. I want to have more than two beers up there! Red nighty night. Poker games...Cindy...I think we need to set up a strip poker game this year. So...definitely....LP gets my vote.
Plus...I think Bolas is going to come again this year!!!!
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Mar 12, 2009, 11:13 PM
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I guess I should state my vote. LP is the way to go. It was my first boogie I had ever been to. There is NO WAY I'd miss it. Everything is just so perfect. Great vibe. I get to see people that I only see at Prairie. Prairie Dust......you gotta love that. Bring lots of socks if you like clean feet. The lake!! Fishing for crawdads. Awesome planes. Fantastic bonfires. (I think our group from Star should bring a couch or two to burn this year) Oh my goodness....I almost forgot the fire tower! That was the best experience EVER! I am so not being the driver this year. I want to have more than two beers up there! Red nighty night. Poker games...Cindy...I think we need to set up a strip poker game this year. So...definitely....LP gets my vote.
Plus...I think Bolas is going to come again this year!!!!
yeah i heard we were going to be carting him around again this year however, i don't think he will camp next to our trailer this time.
Mar 16, 2009, 12:50 PM
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Who has been to these events and what are your thoughts?
I live in Chicago, and I think this is (finally) my year to go to Lost Prairie!!!! I've been threatening to go almost since I started skydiving, but now that I have the time & money, it looks like I'll be there! Summerfest is a great boogie, but I've heard that LP is an experience.
Mar 20, 2009, 1:14 PM
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I know a lot of locals and other jumpers that are going to be at Summerfest but I just moved to Montana so the $500 I can save by not buying a plane ticket buys a lot of jumps at Lost Pairie. Who has been to these events and what are your thoughts?
Mar 23, 2009, 3:49 PM
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yeah.....i missed out on the MJ jumps last year due to the knee ..... have lots to make up for The nice thing about LP is there is so much other stuff to see and do - it isn't strictly about the jumping but the scenery from the sky and the ground sure is nice.
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Mar 23, 2009, 11:03 PM
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So were gonna be SkyMama legal in 2 days, who's gonna be first to start the LP 2009 thread? Place your bets ladies and gentlemen, and you real skydivers (that one's for you, Grimmster)
Mar 23, 2009, 11:09 PM
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$10 says little sister Shell666 fires off the first official thread!
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Mar 24, 2009, 4:49 AM
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Y'all need to remember that this isn't a LP thread, so don't chit-chat on a thread where the OP was asking a real question.
Whoever starts the Lost Prarie thread needs to be the person who has all the official information and will be on top of pm'ing me if new info needs to be added to the top post.
Now, is there anyone else who wants to put a vote in for Summerfest on this thread?
Mar 24, 2009, 7:39 AM
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Now, is there anyone else who wants to put a vote in for Summerfest on this thread?
I usually enjoy Summerfest quite a bit. Sierra has some really good brew. But since I'll be in LP for the last weekend (starting on Thursday) I think it would be a sin to drink Summerfest. I'll stick to the tried and true Skydiver Blonde and Tri Motor Ale while I'm out there!
Apr 2, 2009, 12:12 PM
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I bought my plane tickets to Chicago last weekend. Lost Prarie sounds like a lot of fun but I haven't been to SDC in five years and want to see some old friends.
Apr 2, 2009, 12:18 PM
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I am in great falls. I won't make the boogie but I will make it out to the dz as soon as possible. I was jumping every day for the last few years and now it has been almost 2 months. To say I have an itch is an understatement.
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