First Ski Area to open on the EC is in NC?!

Fuck yes, Dave and I are hitting that shit Saturday morning. Drinking beers and having safety meetings (well me at least). At this point it has been 7 months since I have riden so any snow will work.
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All I can say is at least it's skiing, a lot better than living in Florida. UT-LSU is my priority this weekend, I'll be too hungover to go Sunday. Stay "safe" up at Cat this weekend.

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Originally Posted by Tuckerman

Thanks Ken, this I'm the first Mtn to open thing I hear is a very expensive game to play. Probably not worth the money.

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Around here any publicity goes a long way. especially when this www.skinc.com is the main source. It seemed to go a long way last year when they were the first to open and last to close in the area and they didn't open nearly this early.

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Originally Posted by SkiCougar

" This will be Cataloochee’s earliest opening ever in its 46-year history, 15 days ahead of the 2005/2006 season opening."

dam global cooling.

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or just advances in snowmaking technology

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Originally Posted by TNKen

Not sure there is any magic rule of thumb. I think it is primarily conditioning both in terms of habitat (where you live) and physical conditioning. I really think hydration plays a big part too. And I'm not talking about spirits.

I live at 1,700 feet and ski at 5,500 feet, reasonably fit. We have a house near the slopes. When I first start the season, I will have a couple of uncomfortable nights sleeping, then after that I'm fine. Same thing when I go out west.

Ken

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Agree with your comments about conditioning and hydration. I would also add that some people just seem to be more effected by it. My younger brother always has much more trouble adjusting when we go from sea level to 11,000ft. Seems to be a similiar situation to people who easily get seasick versus those who don't.