Baller Bainesster Posted February 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2023 Firebird Lake, Phoenix AZ is being turned into an overpass. Spent many days there in my time as a skier for ASU. Figured we could post pics and story’s here to honor the salty ski site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller dbaconaz Posted February 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2023 Had the privilege to ski there a few times. Even skied collegiate regionals there a long long time ago!! Great Memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BKistler Posted February 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2023 In the late ‘70s I was working for AWSA and was driving between Phoenix and Tucson to attend a conference and wanted to see Firebird. The site was closed but the gate was not locked. I entered and was confronted by a huge Pima security guard. I explained who I was and said I just wanted to see the lake. No luck. He kicked my ass out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted February 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2023 Where does this put the ASU ski team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 27, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted February 27, 2023 many venues for water oriented motor sports are diminishing at a rapid pace. particularly fresh water venues. I know Fire-bird was a salt lake or at least near brackish. The place was a mecca for going fast on the water. Long Beach marine stadium, full assault by property owners across the street for shut down of boat racing. Miami marine stadium gone now for 40 years Hopefully ASU has already found another site to train on as this project has been in the works for nearly 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted February 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2023 Isn't the ASU team skiing in the Salt River just north of the stadium now? It's been a while since I've been out there, but I did see a course out there while driving by the U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted February 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2023 ASU was at Firebird. I hear they are looking for other options but nothing firm yet. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier ColeGiacopuzzi Posted February 27, 2023 Elite Skier Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Don't know how true it is, but I heard from an alumni that they're going to train at Spring Mountain Ranch which is a private site. its just a lot farther away at 2 hours, where as firebird was about 15 minutes Edited February 27, 2023 by ColeGiacopuzzi Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted February 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 hours away means they don't have training site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted February 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2023 No jump at Spring either. Not yet anyways. But it's more like an hour twenty from campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier Luzz Posted February 27, 2023 Elite Skier Share Posted February 27, 2023 Bummer. I skied the NCWSA Nationals there in 2008 and had a blast! Ski coach at Jolly Ski, Organizer of the San Gervasio Pro Am (2023 Promo and others), Co-Organizer of the Jolly Clinics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted February 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2023 I think ASU is in Tempe and spring mountain I think is in Buckeye and they are only about 45 miles apart.I have driven by Spring mountain and they have 2 lakes that are not yet fully developed for many reasons..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller anderslarson03 Posted February 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2023 Yep spring mountain is where they’re landing as of the west coast leadership conference in Vegas this last weekend. Shame none of the other closer lakes in the area are willing have them… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted February 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2023 Is there a ramp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbaconaz Posted February 28, 2023 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2023 @jjackkrash no ramp yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted March 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 2, 2023 Spring Mtn skis great though. My fave of the PHX metro lakes I've skied. I like the depth. My top 5 personal bests are all from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SusanT Posted March 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2023 Yes, sad to see Firebird come to an end. It was an affordable option for many since the cost to own a home on one of the tournament lakes in Arizona is expensive and out of reach for many waterski enthusiasts. The drive from ASU to Spring Mountain is about an hour. I hope that works out well for the ski team. There is room for a jump at Spring Mountain. Perhaps they would consider bringing the ramp from Firebird over to Spring Mountain. Fingers crossed on that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kmenard Posted March 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 8, 2023 Doosee why the can't use Tempe town lake :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jercrane Posted April 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2023 FYI the team as at an even bigger risk now due to the move. please donate if you can. https://gofund.me/c4b61871 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jelasky Posted October 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2023 Firebird is back! Ed was able to get a contact again as redevelopment is delayed so we’re about to start skiing there this week. We are taking on new members for month to month or annual. Call or text me if you want more info at 931-682-6540. Or if you were involved before you can go directly to Ed. We need to get about 10-12 members to make it financially viable and keep it going. So all you AZ skiers please come support this thing! Also boat storage on site available for longer term members. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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