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MISkier, that's awesome! My hat's off to you. But I may be doing something similar if I can't come up with something closer to replace my current situation.

MIskier, how many days a week did you do that? Anyhow, to be clear once again, I am not lacking for skiing, as I do ski 3x weekly at present. But there are some things going on with the club I ski with that I’m not thrilled about, so I’m looking for an alternative. Meanwhile, I’m continuing to ski.

MillerTime38, I just sent another PM.

thager, I’m with you all the way. I’m currently driving 1hr+ each way 3x weekly to ski. But the ski club has some issues and I’m looking for a better alternative, hopefully not much farther away than I already drive. If I have no luck I’ll probably stick with what I’ve got. I sure won’t stop skiing!

MillerTime38, I think our posts and PMs must have crossed. Anyhow, I did answer your PM. Don’t know if you saw it. I looked up Ocean Pond. Everything sounds perfect for what I’m looking for... except the drive time appears to be a good 1.5 hours. That just wouldn’t work on a regular basis I’m afraid. But maybe one of these days I should just give it a try a see what the drive is really like. It sounds like you have a great set up!

Orlando76, I remember our discussion. I sent you a PM on Aug 20, but I never heard back. I’m not sure you saw it but you could look it up. Anyhow, I think the hang up was that you are not available week day mornings to ski. Is that still the case?

DavidN, I sent you a message on this forum. Hopefully you got it.

But I'm also thinking there might be just a small group of avid skiers -- not a commercial operation -- that might be open to having another skier join them and share expenses. I had that opportunity last year but the boat owner sold his lake house and moved to CA, unfortunately. It was sweet while it lasted!

Thanks DavidN, yes, I've checked them out previously. They are acceptably close. I have contacted them but haven't heard back yet. I expect I will soon however. Thanks again.

Hi MillerTime38, can you let me know more specifics on the location where you ski? I could look up the drive time on Google Driving Directions. I assume that by responding you are open to having another skier join you. How often do you ski? Thanks!

I am looking for an active ski club or a ski group within a hour (or so) of Ocala, FL, or for that matter, anyone looking for an additional skier to drive/ski/observe and contribute to operating expenses. Slalom course greatly desired. Let me know!

Yeah, Google Chris to find out where he operates from. Apparently not in Orlando. Sounds like Tampa so that doesn’t work.

Chris Parrish’s name has not come up yet, Steveo. I’ll Google him and see what I find. I’m not in Orlando. I’m in the Ocala area and it’s about a 1.5+ hour drive to most of these Orlando schools (a little less to Jack Travers). But there’s nothing up here and the Orlando area seems to have a wide choice.

I’m looking to take my first professional slalom lessons and there was an excellent forum discussion re: everyone’s recommendations for the greater Orlando area. One member also suggested asking if the particular instructor uses a driver, or if they drive and instruct at the same time. Honestly, it never occurred to me to even ask as I assumed there would always be a driver so the instructor could watch the skier with his or her undivided attention. When I called my top two choices from the forum recommendations I found that they don’t use a driver. As noted, I’ve never taken lessons before, but i’m finding it difficult to accept that someone can simultaneously pay attention to driving a boat through a slalom course while effectively watching a skier at all times in their mirror(s). If that turns out to be my only option, then I’ll have no choice. But does anyone know of a quality slalom instructor/ski school that does in fact use divers so the instructor can devote their full attention to watching the skier? Thanks!