East Coast Roll Call 6.0 Get Your Stoke On!

[neufox47]

Nah, you won't notice until the very end, there or on MTW. It is a little surreal though seeing a 300lb woman struggling up the 50 vert of stairs to get to the top. You can always do Laffeyette if you don't want a road.

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Thanks all for the comments, now I dont feel so bad about making TWD miss more work while I screwed around with settings for 30 minutes...

hey, got nothing to do sunday and was thinking of going up mansfield and walking the ridge, is it worth it what with it being a ski hill that has a toll road to the top? or better off going to mt washington? which i guess also has a road to the top..

If you approach from the west side and take sunset ridge up you will not even see the ski area until you summit. The view in the shot I took above is west side. You can also cut over on canyon trail which avoids the top of the ridge. Although with snow that could be some puckering hiking on canyon. Sunset ridge should be fine though, bring some crampons. The parking lot is on the forehead area, even if you drive up there is still a mile hike to the true summit. There is no parking area on the chin, nor will you see it, especially if you approach from the west.

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surf in the am btw. windswell growing all day with a very light north wind to glass things off and maybe only leave a bit of warble. will be tucked in all cozy near nubble. place stays clean with north and even ne winds.

SICK shots TC!!!

Surfing tonight FYI. Follicle high peelers with heavy South winds to cubic zirconia that will definitely leave copious amounts of warble. Will be tucked in snug. Place is DIRTY!!

Ill shots TC!!!!!!!!!!!

[grapedrink]

Thanks all for the comments, now I dont feel so bad about making TWD miss more work while I screwed around with settings for 30 minutes...




If you approach from the west side and take sunset ridge up you will not even see the ski area until you summit. The view in the shot I took above is west side. You can also cut over on canyon trail which avoids the top of the ridge. Although with snow that could be some puckering hiking on canyon. Sunset ridge should be fine though, bring some crampons. The parking lot is on the forehead area, even if you drive up there is still a mile hike to the true summit. There is no parking area on the chin, nor will you see it, especially if you approach from the west.

cool, so west side better than east side? i'd like to check out the whole ridge, what would you guess book time is on going up maple ridge trail, to the chin and down sunset and is that a good plan? re crampons, is it that steep or microspikes ok?

[neufox47]

Of course I anticipate a call for teh first ski

If you want in, you got it. That trip just popped my pre-season excitement 10 fold. Wish we'd taken more photos, but it wasn't the first thing on our minds. Have to keep reminding myself that it won't be skiable for probably 4 months.

Awesome foliage pics guys. Keep em coming.

[My Pet Powder Goat]

Anyone going to the TGR showing at Savoy theater in Montpelier on Thursday the 11th?
Be cool to grab a beer from three penny before the show

Sent from my DROID RAZR using TGR Forums

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Holy cow! What an unbelievable shot TC, dude I will be in VT on 10/19, do you guys think it will still look like that or will all the leaves be gone by then?

I’m pretty tired of this CA brown we have had going on since July, on a positive note, it’s going to rain for the first time in literally 5 months tomorrow (maybe).

Thanks PW
I would say we are in peak to past peak here now. Not sure what other areas are looking like. With the winds coming and cold weather, i think time could be running out. That said, I am in for an exploratory hike with you and HA when you get up here.

cool, so west side better than east side? i'd like to check out the whole ridge, what would you guess book time is on going up maple ridge trail, to the chin and down sunset and is that a good plan? re crampons, is it that steep or microspikes ok?

That is a classic loop and highly recommended, Tough to say about the foot gear and time. Of course you need to park two cars, or I could give a ride if I am around. I live 10 min from the trailhead. I have only hiked it dry in the summer or skinned it with snow in the winter. I can manage the summit in the summer in 1.5-2 hours, but I am slower with a bum knee. If its slick and icy I would want to have both just for the options. You are above tree line on the summit ridge and sunset ridge down hike for quite a while. I would prepare for a winter hike just like in any other alpine environment. The boulders are big up top and the trail traverses right over the top of them. Slipping off one may not send you off the mountainside but could put you deep in a hole between the boulders, of which there are plenty.

[gpcharles]

cool, so west side better than east side? i'd like to check out the whole ridge, what would you guess book time is on going up maple ridge trail, to the chin and down sunset and is that a good plan? re crampons, is it that steep or microspikes ok?

microspikes should be fine but IF the weather turns really cold, you may encounter some serious ice that could be tricky with them. I doubt that however.

As far as book time: the old AMC rule of .5 hour per mile and .5 hour per 1000 ft of vert GAINED is applicable here. I don't have the mileage off the top of my head, but i'm guessing 7 miles rt, and up 3000 (a bit less), so 5 hours rt estimate. i'd bet you can do it in less too though without much sweat and tears.

Of course you need to park two cars, or I could give a ride if I am around.

Unless I'm greatly mistaken, I don't think this is correct. You can park at Underhill State Park for both Maple and Sunset ridges.

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Unless I'm greatly mistaken, I don't think this is correct. You can park at Underhill State Park for both Maple and Sunset ridges.

Yeah the lots are connected via trail, i was just saying its two different lots, I guess you dont really need to park a car. Stevensville is more direct for maple ridge, but I guess after a long hike whats a short hike back to the car.

[GoEhuge]

Been discussed a million times... and probably a few times by yours truly. Anyone got a good shop recommendation for Boston area to mount up a couple pairs of skis. Was planning to go the "cheap" route and get them done at REI but they just quoted me $70 a mount. They were at $35 last year!

[ex-powderbroker]

Checking in for post number 2 on the East Coast Rog Call. Sick Stoke, GP, TC, and VTF.

I was pretty bummed to be traveling and to miss the first snow. Didn't even know about it. Been down south, swimming in warm water, eating fried food, and burning a lot of dinosaur juice. I did hike Mt. Mitchell today - first frost of the season, undercast, and another major peak off the bucket list. Awesome views... the parking lot at the top was pretty funny though. And the old people STILL needed a ride up the final 1/10th mile to party on the top for group photos. Many golf carts were shuttled. I hope to never be so feeble, but I'd rather be there than gone.

Anyway, I helped work on a Stump interview for the NY blog, if anyone wants to check it out:

http://nyskiblog.com/greg-stump-legend-of-aahhhs/

AND Plattekill's work day is on Sunday at 9am, if anyone wants to earn some woods for the season that hasn't already hit Magic, the day comes with a voucher and lunch, too. LMK if you want more info.

Keep up the good work, all. Especially VinMan. AWESOME SKIS DUDE!

[lynchdogger]

Checking in for post number 2 on the East Coast Rog Call.

Hahaha. He is in a manic phase lately. More pics all.

[BigDaddy]

Been discussed a million times... and probably a few times by yours truly. Anyone got a good shop recommendation for Boston area to mount up a couple pairs of skis. Was planning to go the "cheap" route and get them done at REI but they just quoted me $70 a mount. They were at $35 last year!

Summit Ski over in Framingham. They're on Rt. 9 eastbound in the old Walter Dyer leather building. They are awesome.

[JayPowHound]

Been discussed a million times... and probably a few times by yours truly. Anyone got a good shop recommendation for Boston area to mount up a couple pairs of skis. Was planning to go the "cheap" route and get them done at REI but they just quoted me $70 a mount. They were at $35 last year!

I'll do 'em for a 6 pack..

Better yet you can come do them yourself with my tools and expert amateur instruction! ;-)

Srsly, my schedule can be tricky but I bet we can work something out... I'm in Malden, where do you live/work?

[icelanticskier]

Hahaha. He is in a manic phase lately.

no, perfectly normal here in internet fairy tale land

More pics all.

ok! you asked for it! MOAR GOARGE!




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rog

[Vt-Freeheel]

P.O.H. in 3 2 1

[Vinman]

How much does a pair of those go for and can you make them look like my old maharaja water ski?

I'm not actually selling anything yet i have some bugs to work out still and only build for friends and family right now. And I have no idea what that would look like.

[icelanticskier]

P.O.W. in 3 2 1

FIFY

sumoar just to load the bitch up



everybody loves raymond



low angled trees high nh


surf's gonna be sizeable am. buoy approaching 7ft. can't wait!!!

rog

[My Pet Powder Goat]

deduct points for drinking PBR in New England, land of delicious brews.

[akokskis]

no, perfectly normal here in internet fairy tale land

Couldn't say it much better than that!
Nice stoke.

Guess I should post some too, why not..

Gotta earn it.




fluff


yehaw


Best corn evah?


Bo's not deterred


pop pop

[icelanticskier]

deduct points for drinking PBR in New England, land of delicious brews.

heh. there's a reason that work is almost just an option at this point my friend. cheap beer and one ski/surfboard/bike quivers

bonus is i really like cheap beer!

great stoke shots akok!!!

rog

[neufox47]

Holy hell was Chute steep last year:

[Vt-Freeheel]

Good fix Rog, how about.....


Some of this



Some of that



Some of them





One ol' BRO



Powder



Corn



Corny



Way up high



Way down low



Resting



Get up



Get down



Great day

[angry swede]

Some goodies from the weekend:

View from Crag Camp

Sunset from the Quay

Sunrise on Adam's Shoulder

Columbus sailed the ocean of snow and granite boulders

Castle Snowliage

A classic viewpoint

[icelanticskier]

KILLER FULL COURSE EC STOKE VTFREE!!!!

nuther viddy, every run has a story. for me, i ski to relax and it's all bout the turns. terrain, location, and what snow type is low in importance. clean canvas and underfoot feel is what blows my hair back. no matter how gnar/exposed the terrain is, the turns are the same. round, complete, and in complete control. always a work in progress.....what's your story?

http://vimeo.com/22318330

2 days later, a little more playful take.

http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w...t=MOV08530.mp4

my happy place

rog