East Coast Roll Call 6.0 Get Your Stoke On!

[crank54]

Good news for those who live within an hour or so of Wachusett (millions), ski (maybe hundreds of thousands?), skin (hundreds?), and like to get in some skin laps midweek before work (okay, so that whittles it down to only a dozen or so):
after many seasons of don't-ask/don't tell, and then this past season's harassment by everyone's least-favorite ski patroller, Wachusett will formally implement a very sensible and favorable skinning policy for this seasons. (Details to be posted later...)

The skinning season pass will be $40, although a midweek (plus weekend/holiday >4pm) "Bronze" season pass is only $239 anyway with the "SKIVT" GPS club code:
https://www.wachusett.com/shoponline...4/c-1-gps.aspx
... and the deadline is November 14.
(Once again, if we have at least 10 paid passes by then, I get a free pass, but distribute the proceeds to everyone who purchased by then.)

Nothing like fresh corduroy all to yourself to start off the morning before work:

Cool, seems like a good deal. Are you saying that if you have a normal season pass, they don't mind you skinning up in the AM? I have been getting the Bronze pass for a few years now and love being able to go after work midweek and do some (lift-served) laps. It would be cool to do some super-early skinning to get the blood flowing once in a while.

[Vt-Freeheel]

I am sure glad my feet are so easy to fit [and that Ihave not suffered a tragic injury to them].

DoWork does indeed put in the Work, glad to see some reconigion for your efforts. If time allows Imay join Butta and cut some sticks [and drink a Heddy or 2]

Weather changed again yesterday and the rain held of till 5:30 here. Surface Whore and I rode from 3-5 at bloobs over the freshly fallen leaves. Reds are falling fast but the overall cover is still great, if youwant to see the foliage at its peak, do it soon.
Had an interesting chat with with D******* Hardys right hand man who is doing the hard work building the trails. Find that we share many of the same feelings about the local scene.

SW riding the ribbon of leaves...



Ephraim on tap at Hil Farmstead, think I should fill the growlers today.

Like the Shithawk ref. DW, currently watching season 7 on netflix.

[icelanticskier]

skin ftw!^^^^

not many better ways to start a day. wildcat is one of my closer options and a great continuous 2100 vert with no let up. pow mornings b4 patrol get there are especially nice. getting excited..........

rog

[akokskis]

Ephraim on tap at Hil Farmstead, think I should fill the growlers today.

Niiiice! Had some on wednesday, followed by an Abner at Worthy Burger on SoRo. GF wouldn't wait around for my to enjoy an Edward after that, sadly, but man, that Ephraim is wicked good. And the food at that place kicks ass. Highly recommended for anyone travelling along the 89 corridor.

And you'd better watch out in those woods VTF, I done heard there be samsquanches

[Anospa]

Wow, that is very cool. I feel even better about buying my splitboard this summer!

[DoWork]

Niiiice!
And you'd better watch out in those woods VTF, I done heard there be samsquanches

AAAhahahahahaha... Fkn samsquamches!


I freakin' love that show. All the shittalk just never gets old to me. Shit leopards, shit rats, shitwinds and shit apples falling from shit trees... It just slays me every time.



VTF, if you come down the first round of Heddys is on me!


And I hate to say it, but... A toad a so.

[Vt-Freeheel]

Niiiice! .

And you'd better watch out in those woods VTF, I done heard there be samsquanches

No Samsquanches, only a moose or 2



How about Stevie?



Some pointers?



anice forcast?



Silky untracked?



Busting out?



Flat Hardwoods?



Touring?



Veiws?




Teh cold smoke?



Dinner?

[__1^__]

I told him and it was like I was celebrity.......... He likes whiskey if you want the special treatment.

he asked for my autograph, i tip Johnny Blue (how i roll)

[Jonathan S.]

Cool, seems like a good deal. Are you saying that if you have a normal season pass, they don't mind you skinning up in the AM? I have been getting the Bronze pass for a few years now and love being able to go after work midweek and do some (lift-served) laps. It would be cool to do some super-early skinning to get the blood flowing once in a while.

Exactly.
And it's going to be official this season, so that we don't have to put up with harassment from this once certain patroller (even though everyone has always been totally okay with it).
BTW, the lifts usually open more like 8:45 or 8:50 midweek, even though 9:00 is the official opening. (The retirees are always lined up at the lift like it's a western powder day or something.)
I usually time it to start skinning at civil daylight (wunderground.com gives the exact time for the day you specify, or just start at about half an hour before official sunrise), then take a few laps on the lift once it opens, and I'm *leaving* the ski area at 9:00 after getting in plenty of exercise, more than enough smooth groomer skiing, and some really nice early-morning views.
(I do worry a bit though that arriving skiers might think something is wrong with conditions when they see me leaving so early, but then again I'm in my lycra suit so they probably conclude I'm just totally insane...)

[nfaust]

Interesting story developing down south in Harriman State Park. Apparently a former park ranger killed his daughter in law and went on the run in Harriman. Dogs lost his scent so they're on a pretty big manhunt right now. The Times has a story on it and the NYS Parks site currently has an advisory posted:

Advisory: NYS Parks is advising patrons to refrain from hiking in backcountry of Harriman State Park this weekend due to an ongoing, multi-jurisdictional police search. The park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, will also close its Beaver Pond Campground until further notice.

[icelanticskier]

Exactly.
And it's going to be official this season, so that we don't have to put up with harassment from this once certain patroller (even though everyone has always been totally okay with it).
BTW, the lifts usually open more like 8:45 or 8:50 midweek, even though 9:00 is the official opening. (The retirees are always lined up at the lift like it's a western powder day or something.)
I usually time it to start skinning at civil daylight (wunderground.com gives the exact time for the day you specify, or just start at about half an hour before official sunrise), then take a few laps on the lift once it opens, and I'm *leaving* the ski area at 9:00 after getting in plenty of exercise, more than enough smooth groomer skiing, and some really nice early-morning views.
(I do worry a bit though that arriving skiers might think something is wrong with conditions when they see me leaving so early, but then again I'm in my lycra suit so they probably conclude I'm just totally insane...)

heh, i love when they do the evening grooming. folks line up at the rope just salivating for the fresh cord. was there one time when the corn snow was so creamy right into the night and when they smoothed it all out for the night session it was seriously some of the nicest corn snow skiing i ever had felt, ANYWHERE. good snow underfoot is good skiing no matter where ya find it. even better when it's somewhere like a wawa

rog

[crank54]

heh, i love when they do the evening grooming. folks line up at the rope just salivating for the fresh cord. was there one time when the corn snow was so creamy right into the night and when they smoothed it all out for the night session it was seriously some of the nicest corn snow skiing i ever had felt, ANYWHERE. good snow underfoot is good skiing no matter where ya find it. even better when it's somewhere like a wawa

rog

Haha yeah, it's kinda fun to line up for the freshly groomed 10th and race down like it's the first run of a pow day. Jongtastic, I know, but it's skiing. Beats sitting home watching football (NTTAWWT).

[mtnbiker/boarder]

VTF...sweet segment of pics really,, enjoyed that...the dinner well looks very taste....and so does the pow....thanks for the stoke..........

[strawjack]

i'll have to check it out. well after you tell me the entry point. 700x25c tire ok? they work on most trails just fine

good on ya for clearing.

rog

entry is easy...just look for the no trespassing signs and drop in i believe its to keep hunters out.

the main trails are very established and pretty buff from the air base days, so i don't think tires are an issue. the new stuff is what i'd have to show you. anytime.

[icelanticskier]

sweet dude! saw yer bike in da truck on my way here. PERFECT day for a ride!

got those new solly guardians waitin for ya. mag discount

just mounted my 1st AT setup of the season. ah, to drill again.

measure 4 times drill once!

rog

[neufox47]

On a mission to check out a "new" slide in the Whites this weekend. Hoping it's as accessible as we think. First time I've seen this in the forecast:


for somewhere other than MTW.

[tBatt]

^^^^^

sounds like killington to me.

[strawjack]

On a mission to check out a "new" slide in the Whites this weekend. Hoping it's as accessible as we think. First time I've seen this in the forecast:


for somewhere other than MTW.

Irene ravine?

Hot as shit on the ride today! damn. Need to work out a couple spots where flow is an issue. It always looks like a bigger area on foot and it tightens up quick when ur rollin it.

Certainly was a low air pressure kind of day.

[icelanticskier]

like summer today. i certainly didn't need the knee warmers or long sleeve jersey for riding in. riding home tonight at 9pm should be nice. what a day.

good luck wit the slide adventure rob. as soon as the rock see's 17-20" of accumulated new with no melt and wicked wnw'erlies, both left and right gully could be t2b. will it be oct, nov, dec? love when they come in early.

rog

[MyNameIsAugustWest]

Interesting story developing down south in Harriman State Park. Apparently a former park ranger killed his daughter in law and went on the run in Harriman. Dogs lost his scent so they're on a pretty big manhunt right now. The Times has a story on it and the NYS Parks site currently has an advisory posted:

He was tracked to the Buffalo area already...

[Skrilla Gorilla]

Sad I won't be able to make it to any Magic work days, as the Mrs. is due to evict my son any day now. Stoked for the upcoming season though.


Buttah, I'm around Ludlow on weekends when I can escape from New York... if you want to slam brews or slay gnar. Just sayin'.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

Touring?

That was some fucked up crust we skied that day. Every turn sounded like windows shattering.

[buttahflake]

^right on Skrilla.
i'm there from now to mid-April.
woot!

[icelanticskier]

That was some fucked up crust we skied that day. Every turn sounded like windows shattering.

hey i was there and skied no crust. even if i was ahead of you guys by 5 or so hours

twas a lonely morning on a day that would see over 2000 visitors. 6 pow laps before noon.



nice meeting you guys.

rog

[I've seen black diamonds!]

hey i was there and skied no crust. even if i was ahead of you guys by 5 or so hours

twas a lonely morning on a day that would see over 2000 visitors. 6 pow laps before noon.



nice meeting you guys.

rog

We got greedy and went looking for untracked, and found some older, untracked plate glass instead. Never appreciated rocker more than on that run. We did have a few good turns:




And saw some interesting foliage:


And a snow shark feeding frenzy: