East Coast Roll Call 6.0 Get Your Stoke On!

**icelanticskier** · 10-13-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jonathan S.

I had been planning on Monday, but wx fx looks a little bit wetter now, which has me thinking Tuesday instead.
I could be convinced in favor of Monday though if we'll have a little crew there.
I would have to be hiking down from the triple base by 12:30 at the latest -- otherwise I think Micayla gets auctioned off on eBay or something if I'm late picking her up...

hadn't looked at weather in a while, but if it's better tuesday, i could do tuesday. i won't go over if weather isn't near perfect given the drive and limited snow.

watching wave forecast also. could ski tuesday till noonish with you then head home and surf all afternoon.

perfect scenario.

^^^^^snow looks awesome!!! AND A BASE!!!

rog

**steamboat1** · 10-13-2012, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Jonathan S.

I had been planning on Monday, but wx fx looks a little bit wetter now, which has me thinking Tuesday instead.
I could be convinced in favor of Monday though if we'll have a little crew there.
I would have to be hiking down from the triple base by 12:30 at the latest -- otherwise I think Micayla gets auctioned off on eBay or something if I'm late picking her up...

Just so everyone knows they will have to be earned turns if they let you on the mountain. According to the K blog lifts won't be spinning Mon.

"Saturday we will be open 10 AM to 5 PM. If weather and conditions permit, this exclusive event will continue for Sunday. Monday we will be closed and re-open to the public when weather and conditions permits."

Wouldn't want anyone driving there thinking they will be open.

**lynchdogger** · 10-13-2012, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Goniff

August West.

Goniff, is this from this year? If so, that is legit!

Rog, I am up for the drive and hikable turns. See ya later today? What time you there til?

**BGSTi_403** · 10-13-2012, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Goniff

August West.

Wait - from this morning??

WE WANT MOAR!!!

**alpinista** · 10-13-2012, 10:16 AM

The pass system isn't ready for the free express pass yet so my military id got me a $25 day ticket.

A lift wheel truck needed some tightening so it was down for about 30 minutes. To be expected.

Skiing!

**icelanticskier** · 10-13-2012, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by neufox47

Frost in NJ this AM, hoping for my first December skiing on MTW. Maybe even November?

november could be easy this year. like most decembers, we may be walking in and out like may/june, but the steeps are the prize anyways.

feels so good to be mounting skis again. always nice to put the bike work aside. keeps things fresh. 20 years of it and doesn't get old

k2 sidestash seems to be quite popular this year. 108 underfoot is a bit fat imo, but nice looking skis.

rog

**laseranimal** · 10-13-2012, 10:27 AM

I'm pretty flexible on mon vs tues but I want to get after it sooner then later given the forecast for rain

**steamboat1** · 10-13-2012, 10:38 AM

This pic is up on the K web page from today.

Looks legit.

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**Binky** · 10-13-2012, 10:41 AM

Fuck my life sitting in my goddamn office this morning...

**icelanticskier** · 10-13-2012, 10:48 AM

ya, monday rain=soft snow.

tuesday, sunny cool=frozen coral

hmmm, decisions, decisions

probably stay home n surf all day.

rog

**buttahflake** · 10-13-2012, 11:06 AM

jump turns?
leave em on the ground, westy

looks way better than i thought it would.
woot

**BigDaddy** · 10-13-2012, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

jump turns?
leave em on the ground, westy

looks way better than i thought it would.
woot

Clearly he's avoiding some gnar...

Glad I'm not there, it's obvious they didn't even groom the trail(s)!!!

**EarlyWood** · 10-13-2012, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

jump turns?
leave em on the ground, westy

looks way better than i thought it would.
woot

no doubt he's psyched..
somebody splain those bindings to me... i been slacking on gear innovations

**buttahflake** · 10-13-2012, 12:07 PM

MFD alltime.
purple ano is cool, but wicked heavy.

**EarlyWood** · 10-13-2012, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

MFD alltime.
purple ano is cool, but wicked heavy.

a yellow ano be lighter?? :-))
....just searched.. pretty impressive system..
thanks G

**icelanticskier** · 10-13-2012, 01:37 PM

nice chattin lynchy!

eye on da sky bro, eye on da sky........

rog

**bennettc14** · 10-13-2012, 01:47 PM

How was it out there today? Can't believe KMart is open this early. Patiently waiting for my Praxis.

**MyNameIsAugustWest** · 10-13-2012, 05:51 PM

As we walked up to the gondi an ambassador announced that they had managed to fill in the last little bit so no walking to the lift. Sweet.
Goniff took the pic and posted but here's a little update. Not a jump turn, rather there was a lot of "terrain". Moguls and water bars provided some interest to the otherwise boring trail. Snow was surprisingly good and the crowds were non-existent. Our plan was to ski for an hour, download the gondi to parking lot and then hike back to the top for some exercise. On our last ride, the lift stopped for about 30 minutes so they gave us a voucher for $10 off a ticket later in the year...can use the Express Card discount and add the $10 discount. K seems to be back on the right track. Snow was surprisingly good; I think I said that before.

Buttah is correct. MFD Alltimes that allow me to use alpine bindings to tour. Heavy? Check. Burly as hell? Check. I don't tour much so these should work out ok for me.

I tried to take a pic of Goniff skiing but my dumb phone is still smarter than me.

We did follow our plan and hiked up Snowdon through Low Rider and then bushwacked across the ridge to hike up Great Northern, then up the Sky Walk and to the peak.

Pic of Goniff at the tip top:

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Our reward at the Inn at Long Trail:

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Finished our day with some finestkind Downeast crustaceans ($4.80 per pound at Price Chopper through tonight!)

**Vinman** · 10-13-2012, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by icelanticskier

108 underfoot is a bit fat imo

108 underfoot isn't even as big as my everyday ski anymore. A bit fat pfftt. Once you go fat you never go back.

**gpcharles** · 10-13-2012, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by icelanticskier

108 underfoot is a bit fat imo

Agree. Gets a little silly past 100underfoot. Of course if you wanna be a bro at $'dough, 108 is the MINIMUM underfoot permitted. They even named the road to the mountain 108 so you won't forget.

**icelanticskier** · 10-13-2012, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Vinman

108 underfoot isn't even as big as my everyday ski anymore. A bit fat pfftt. Once you go fat you never go back.

been there done that. completely unnecessary imo. went fat, gone back. different strokes.

k looked fun today! way to get it boyz!!!

rog

**icelanticskier** · 10-13-2012, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by gpetrics

Agree. Gets a little silly past 100underfoot. Of course if you wanna be a bro at $'dough, 108 is the MINIMUM underfoot permitted. They even named the road to the mountain 108 so you won't forget.

ya man, ain't it somethin?

rog