wintry mix was just rain here...good thing as i'm still rocking summer tires.
swap to winters scheduled.
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wintry mix was just rain here...good thing as i'm still rocking summer tires.
swap to winters scheduled.
Some more stoke from last year. Lane Meyer and i scored first tracks (other than Patrol) on the first day they opened the west side of Magic
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Insiders tip: we’ve had a powder day on MLK weekend for at least the last 5 seasons.
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^^ nice
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a little pre-patrol conditions evaluation with scottski on the yet-unopened north side. scored fresh tracks t2b one trail further north for day's final run. made me giddy:D
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^ sure wish Plattekill was a little closer. It seemed far from Saratoga Springs. Such a cool spot.
I got my new set of winters mounted on the appropriate rims a few weeks ago but wasn't ready to pull the trigger on putting them on the truck. Driving around in a slushy mix today with MT tires has me kinda wishing I'd gone ahead and put them on the truck, but now I want to wait until the driveway dries out at least a fair bit (or freezes solid).Quote:
Originally Posted by buckethead
I'm expecting my procrastinating to encourage more frozen weather. Y'all are welcome.
that it is. i've had so many of my very best powdays there...to the south!Quote:
Originally Posted by MyNameIsAugustWest
i'm fortunate to be able to make it in 1hr20 on dry roads...especially as mrg and smuggs feel so far to me these days. i do expect to get more days at magic this year (also an easy trek) glad to hear about the progress on black.
i'm in that procrastination boat too, as much yet to-be-forecast precip could emerge in the week til my appt. will get them on sooner if i must though!Quote:
Originally Posted by anotherVTskibum
that said it was in the 80s just two weeks ago. so procrastination was quite logical :rolleyes2
That they left some gaffes in there makes them seem more..human. Strong work STE!Quote:
Originally Posted by cat in january
That was rad!
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^Thought the UVM flick was pretty good, and I'm pretty critical of ski films. Sure there was some b-roll and park in there but it wasn't over the top or obnoxious to me. I remember being majorly bummed when I was at UVM how the ski club transitioned from the early-mid 2000s of free skiing/big mtn focus to it being run by a bunch of park rats. That sucked, the trips sucked, and there were only like 2 good skiers in the bunch who ran it. Glad to see it getting back to where it should be. Get them to some big mountains, I'm sure an edit from a trip out west would be sweet.
Going to be home in NJ for about 2 weeks around xmas. Still don't know if we're doing the whole groomsmen/bridesmaids thing for our wedding but two of my best buds who would be in the running and are now a bit estranged still live close to the town we grew up in. Thinking what better way to get them together than a ski day...
Would love to get up to VT, my brother lives in Williston, but don't think we'll be able to get that far north. What does the collective think is the best bang for your buck in the vicinity of north Jersey? Never skied at any of the NY hills between there and Albany, but know some folks here are regulars around there. The Belleayre trail map looks decent. Should Hunter be out? I've heard tales about the shit show and don't know if I'd want to be subjected to it. Windham seems to have changed, not for the better? I suppose Mtn Creek is also in the runnings.
Given that the weather around Xmas is always iffy…
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Hunter will probably be a shitshow and they haven’t been making snow like they used to. Windham apparently won’t sell a single day weekend ticket anymore- 2day ticket minimum according to what I’ve read. So. In order of preference- given ideal conditions:
Plattekill
Catamount
Belleayre
Given that it’s so early in the season though, unless it snows hard by then, you should probably invert that list. Bell has put my/our tax dollars to good use on snowmaking. They will likely have the most open at that time.
^^ brownski is correct but my bet's on an early dump and good conditions at platty...before the likely early jan thaw and starting over.
last year the mountain opened on sunday dec 18 to an excellent pow day (see pics above).
(full dislosure; i've got a friend playing guitar in the bar the 23rd so i'm counting on being there)
I'll be in the upstate af zone starting 12/20 or so. Platty for sure if snow. Catamount was bought by b-east family. Great ppl, real skiers, real family owned operation. Magic? If snow.Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
Mtn creek is always in the running. Turns are turns!
Edit: quoted the wrong post…Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
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Maybe you’re right, but a few of us turned out alright after surviving those UVM days…Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
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If you have to make the call ahead of time in the early season Catskills, I would go Belle. The skiing is not as fun as Plattekill but there will likely be more terrain open.Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
Jiminy Peak w/night skiing? Got to be an hour closer than anything in VT as its pretty much a local hill for the Albany area.Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
Good mountain as long as you aren't chasing powder since they groom every inch of it.
More of this for 23/24! Stoke is high! Bring it! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...872bff4169.jpg
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k was surprisingly good today - after first impression suggested icy hardpack dominsated day
in spite of very firm base, plenty of soft bumps and trail edges to make for a fine, fine time.
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How does the snowmaking look towards the base not superstar? Any chance for sking to the gondi Weds/Thurs?Quote:
Originally Posted by buckethead
Their weather report said temperatures were rising and they'd only make snow up top in less words which doesn't make much sense.
discussions on killington zone point to possible t2b weds.
they appear to be hiitting trails needed to get to bottom.
Hot damn. Great to seeQuote:
Originally Posted by buckethead
growing up in Colorado, when only NCAR rocket surgeons knew about ENSO
the old timers used to say:
"when the east gets a good winter, the west's winter will suck"
we'll know more later ....
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Originally Posted by DoYou WannaDance
latest this morning on killington zone very bearish on t2b before weather breaks warm. whining about being stuck on the north ridge.
(there was a water line blowout on upper east fall saturday that put a crimp in the plans)
me, i'm glad to be skiing at this early date. and on pretty decent snow when little has fallen.
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so , I can put my clubs away? hmm
**all skis are spoken for - thanks mags!**
Anyone need free or pretty much free skis? Make an offer or will trade for [emoji481]/[emoji268]
-- Line Sir Francis Bacon (107mm) 184cm. Mounted once for 330mm bsl and professionally plugged. Has been phantom waxed. Still life left to the edges, bases in great shape. ***Skins are spoken for***
-- Line Blend 100, 183cm, mounted with Marker Free 10 bindings. Prob indemnified. Edges/bases still in good shape.
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That was my assumption all along saw Cannon bumped theirs to Dec 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by buckethead
No reason to get mad at Killington bc at least they are trying.
I think early season is the new late season for corporate bean counters in New England its only going to be customers who have already bought season passes so best to just not open. At least at Killington its their 'thing' to open early.
VT ski I'll take those bottom bacon. Tree graphic
You got it, PM'dQuote:
Originally Posted by rightcoast
...and miss those 60-degree days we'll likely see in early january??Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
Vt-ski, I’ll take the blends if still avail. Pm coming.
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FKNA!
Just got in, what a day, so much to process from last nights storm, SPLOOSH!
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I’d wait a bit. It’s going to be peak baby seal season soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
It was cool to see a bit of snow on top of the pond ice. Mounted up a pair of skis for me and the dil over the weekend. Unless the pattern changes significantly looks like December will be the start for meQuote:
Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel
Edit: I see Waterville Valley is opening 11/25. I have an Indy pass so plan to burn days there and pats peak to start the season so I may ski in November after all
Bummer. Hopefully Loon opens for thanksgiving weekend so I can make some turns with the family. Stick season so long!Quote:
Originally Posted by DoYou WannaDance
Solid 1 1/4 on top of 2 from the old LT parking to the top of the Notch. I went up to look at the ice, should have brought the skis instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgIth6kH6PI
havent been skiing yet but some great powder skiing from Stowe last year first week of march.
Skiing? I guess it’s time to start to think about skiing now that I hauled my boat yesterday.
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Good luck on the WROD, sharpen you edges, and keep your stick on the ice. Ski safe all!