IMLP Sherpa Lodging for 2011?
I plan on being in Lake Placid next year to Sherpa for the EN team, have fun riding on the course, and err, maybe register for 2012 
But I hear lodging is hard to get, expensive, yada yada yada. I know we've got several other Sherpa/2012 revenge Chica's also in the same boat and I'm hopeing we can come together to share expenses.
Anyone have advice on the best (cheapest- ha ha ha) places to stay race week for someone who isn't racing? Or am I already going to be too late to find anything and should I be looking for a floor to sleep on instead (which would be totally OK with me, have sleepingbag will travel!)
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Nemo -- I think Kathy, Sheryl, and I are camping.
Yes, I believe. Sheryl can give you more details.
I have been in Placid the past 2 years. Paid out the nose 2010 because I was racing and wanted to be in town.
Dana has rented houses at Saranac Lake for reasonable prices. That might be a good option if a bunch of us wanted to go in together. I saw the place, very nice house right on Saranac Lake slept maybe 7-9 comfortably. Downfall is that it is about 15 minute drive to LP, then need to deal with parking etc. I will ask her for the info if this seems like a good option.
I definitely plan on being in Placid 2011 to volunteer/ride course/spectate and register. Will be racing 2012 if all goes as planned.
@ Nemo-on race day my 2nd time down Keene was just plain fun!! And I'm not a big descender by any means.
Camping???? The next time I go camping...is never!!!! (Teasing y'all here...but totally serious about me and the camping. Nyet.
) I can't do LP in 2012 anyway, so won't be there, but will read with interest as I am planning to do the camp. Maybe that house could be a camp option too?
A house in Seranac 15' away is nothing. In WI it was at least that into Madison from where most of us were staying. In the end, it wasn't that big a deal--especially when you car pooled with buddies as we did every chance we could.
Me, too! And Sheryl, I'm totally flexible on days/driving schedule.
confserv@paulsmiths.edu.
This is the place that Dana rented, again about 15-20 min drive to Main St LP from here.
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/30380.html
https://www.ironmanusa.com/volunteer/imusa/index.php
Awesome. Thanks, Nemo!
@Sheryl- here's where I think we stand so far.
We've got the following ladies going to IMLP in 2012 to volunteer/register who are interested in sharing lodging:
Nemo, Beth, Sheryl, Kathy, Carly (ladies, let me know if I missed anyone!)
And we have two options we are investigating:
1: Dorm Suites at Paul Smith's College (four single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living/kitchen). Estimated at $220/night. We'd probably want to bring an air mattress for one person, but otherwise this would fit us comfortably. The accomodations will be sparse but cheap. Mary from Paul Smith's College is working out some details and said she would get back to me to confirm availability.
2. The house that Dana rented:
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vaca...30380.html
This has 3 bedrooms (4 bunkbeds and 2 fullsize beds) and 2 bathrooms. I've emailed the owner to find out if it's available and get pricing. The site says $1000-$1600/week and I'll guess IMLP week t's $1600, but I'll let ya know when the owner responds.
Finally- we could do the camping thing :-) I'm not apposed to that option- have tent will travel! But if we have enough gals willing to go in on accomodations together, it would be nice to get inside and out of the rain (it always seems to rain at IMLP!)
All are good options in my book!
Order of preference, because I'm trying to get a road bike line into the triathlon war chest!
a)dorms
b)camping
c)haus
But why sherpa there if we decide not to do it in 2012? (Vote with feet.... non WTC races.... etc.)
I would arrive Sat and leave Mon, if we do this. dorm is fine.
All I have to say is it is a lot easier to get to Ohio that New York. How about we give WTC a week or two to be gentlemanly about their stupidity and then start thinking about a new chica race plan? Maybe they will be like the Gap and realize they are the dumb.
@ Nemo- do you know specifically where the dorms are? I don't know for sure but I think the college is a good 20 miles north of Saranac Lake, meaning probably 30+ miles to Lake Placid. It does look like part of the campus is in Saranac though. Just maybe to clarify?
I completely understand the desire to no longer support WTC with our $$. I'm definitely in for the experience this year, the registration 'sign on the dotted line' is a few years away yet, trying not to be hasty.
Beth- HA HA HA, OK, remind me to tell you why I hate the Gap and haven't shopped there in almost 20 years! (I close a blind eye to the fact that Athleta is owned by Gap- but I still cringe and think hard before plunking down my credit card with them).
I'll keep the lodging search open- so don't worry. I'm just letting y'all know I don't think I'll be registering for 2012. Rev3 Cedar Lake is starting to have a lot more appeal for many reasons.
I got a response from the owner of the house: http://www.vacationrentals.com/vaca...30380.html
The house is available. However they will only rent it out for a full week. For dates 7/24- 7/30 the cost would be $1,600 plus a $200 deposit which we'd get back assuming the house is left clean/undamaged. If we wanted to come in on Friday that would cost an extra $240.
Given the fact that I think the #gals coming is not likely to grow much (in fact, it seems many of us are bowing out), this seems like it would be a pretty pricey option. With 5 gals splitting that's still about $370 each.
I'll let you know when I hear from the College next.
I'll still be happy to keep you informed when/if I hear back from the College on availability in the dorms.