EAST COAST ROLL CALL #8 14/15 A NEW HOPE

[BigDaddy]

We did it about 3 weeks ago. Skin up the access road then lap the top half multiple times. Fun tree lines and great snow then. I was out in the wachusett woods today and it it CRUSTY. I was thinking of hitting Watatic tomorrow but I think it might be worth waiting til it corns up a bit

I'm sure it's crusty, but so am I... Maybe just a recon skin and hike. Need to get out close to home for some exercise.

RC, are you talking access road off 119?

[east or bust]

If you mean the Trout Club, the gate will be closed, on occasion there will be spots for 2-3 cars not blocking the gate or you can use the overnight parking located a 1/4 mile down the road and the last right before the gate. If not plowed for some reason park at the CT pulloff and hoof it to the gate. You should see cars and a trail beat out if you go on a weekend. Whatever you do don't block the gate.

Perfect, thanks for the info.

[krp8128]

Never done a BC tour before., Have skins, boots and bindings (just need to swap to the the other set of inserts).

Whats a good place to head tomorrow withing an hour of Bennington? Stayed in today doing chores and need to get out before I go absolutely batshit like I wanted to this afternoon

[Boreas]

Never done a BC tour before., Have skins, boots and bindings (just need to swap to the the other set of inserts).

Whats a good place to head tomorrow withing an hour of Bennington? Stayed in today doing chores and need to get out before I go absolutely batshit like I wanted to this afternoon

Seriously, you live in a bowl in which all the surrounding peaks are in a micro snow zone. take a look around four peaks, 3 of which are accessible from your door without driving depending on which side you live. There are two Nelsaps within 20-40 minutes. Take a sniff around the caves, Hell Hollow, Thousand Steps. Half of the Green Mountain Forest sits above your head, the only thing you need is a bit of imagination and a gazetteer.

[Aldo]

I'm not sure what that was Davevt but it was fucking funny.

[Jonathan S.]

Heading for the hill tomorrow to cheer on "Team USA" even though I am Canadian.

Thanks!
Although Equipe Quebec swept the podium (our top two guys are at the Powder Keg, and Dark Star is at a conference in Keystone), I salvaged New England skimo pride with a victory in a five-way battle for fourth.
Very challenging course with difficult descents.
Color commentary tomorrow.
Apres race low hanging fruit powder on Gilpin.

[Jonathan S.]

did you really "ski" that this year?

Mount Tom Couloir Xtreme? Yes, in the sense that I descended it on skis.

[Vt-Freeheel]

Come al solito un altro grande giorno trascorso sci alpinismo con D - Roc , questa volta nelle wildernes Breadloaf . Dopo otto ore di sci sono pieno alla cima .

Un'immagine rapida del citato D - Roc , un lieve sorriso si osserva .



Abbiamo sciato molti widw radure aperte per lo più sotto il sole mentre cerca l'alce sfuggente whe lasciato tracce .



Con il set di pista pelle abbiamo apprezzato molti giri , semplicemente spostando un po ' per evitare tracce precedenti .



Molto divertimento era avuto su molte caratteristiche naturali che la Breadloaf privés .



Primavera si avvicina , ottiene dopo mentre l'ultima .

[Mr. Multiglisse]

Untracked can mean "I didn't cross a track all the way down". It can also mean "No one has skied here and the canvas is blank".

Yes, it can, and you are fortunate to have the time and resources to find those places. For us tourists, it is a blessing that the low-hanging fruit looks like this (from yesterday):

[lynchdogger]

Nice shots VTF! Looks like you boys had a good day.

[Mr. Multiglisse]

Thanks!
Although Equipe Quebec swept the podium (our top two guys are at the Powder Keg, and Dark Star is at a conference in Keystone), I salvaged New England skimo pride with a victory in a five-way battle for fourth.
Very challenging course with difficult descents.
Color commentary tomorrow.
Apres race low hanging fruit powder on Gilpin.

Nice. There was quite the gaggle of fit-looking dudes and dudettes in the lodge this morning. Thought I spotted you but there was an intensity of focus that I did not want to interrupt. I watched some of the racers heading up Milk Run and Green Beret, looked tough. I will take the lift, thanks. Gilpin, however, is within reach of mere mortals (see pic above).

[krp8128]

Seriously, you live in a bowl in which all the surrounding peaks are in a micro snow zone. take a look around four peaks, 3 of which are accessible from your door without driving depending on which side you live. There are two Nelsaps within 20-40 minutes. Take a sniff around the caves, Hell Hollow, Thousand Steps. Half of the Green Mountain Forest sits above your head, the only thing you need is a bit of imagination and a gazetteer.

Only been here 2 yrs and beeing new to BC thought it would be smarter to go with someone at least the first few times out. I feel like I don;t know wtf I am doing, or maybe my imagination side is just lacking.

[Vt-Freeheel]

Daylight savings wakeup call. 21.4` bob, ULLR provided a less than generous 1/4" of snow overnight. Lightly flurrying right now.
Thanks Lynchy, much fun was had.

Tunzzzz

[Peruvian]

krp - I'm not available today, but hit me up next weekend and we can try and get together to earn some turns.


Edit: chicks with a sense of humor are hot. I can't not stare between the car seats.

[krp8128]

krp - I'm not available today, but hit me up next weekend and we can try and get together to earn some turns.

Thanks man. Even a quick tour over to TimberRidge is interesting at this point.

My plans got changed for this weekend, and it just feels wrong to not get out there while the snow is still here. Might go check out the Lye Brook area, GF wants to hike but doesn't understand the difficulties of doing so in 2'+ of snow, she can use my snowshoes and I'll skin in. I know there is at least one open slidepath that should be skiable, remnant of Irene I believe, plus some open pines IIRC.

Edit: chicks with a sense of humor are hot. I can't not stare between the car seats.

This too

[JerseyDave]

Yes, it can, and you are fortunate to have the time and resources to find those places. For us tourists, it is a blessing that the low-hanging fruit looks like this (from yesterday):

Damn. You found my stash. I fully admit to being a snob for snow quality and conditions, especially if I'm gonna drive for an hour plus to get there. I also really like seeing new terrain. I'm sure Gilpin was nice. Lots of enticing aspects in the JSF.

[thin cover]

Multiglisse- Gilpin is an excellent quick hit, nice job on getting it fresh. Plenty to ski up that way with similar easy access.

Looks like the race was fun Jon. I just emailed you back. Hoping you are staying an extra day up here. Today was tied up for me with house duties.


Skiing has been awesome past couple of days, abundant sun and pow.

[Boreas]

Only been here 2 yrs and beeing new to BC thought it would be smarter to go with someone at least the first few times out. I feel like I don;t know wtf I am doing, or maybe my imagination side is just lacking.

Go ski Prospect, it's about as safe of a place as I can imagine.

[krp8128]

Go ski Prospect, it's about as safe of a place as I can imagine.

Was just PMing about this with MNIAW.

How the the prospect XC operation view skinners and downhill traffic? I went to take a look when I had some time off around Xmass, plenty of snow, close to home, just a ton of people crisscrosiing everywhere.

[yellofin]

Solo mission Saturday.early morning skin up the Monroe Trail so much untouched woods passed on the way up. I was kind of surprised. The snow was deep but settled and creamy,what a great way to spend the morning. I stopped at the big picture in waitsfield for a burger and had my first Heady Topper gotta say it held up to all of the hype.

[Peruvian]

Was just PMing about this with MNIAW.

How the the prospect XC operation view skinners and downhill traffic? I went to take a look when I had some time off around Xmass, plenty of snow, close to home, just a ton of people crisscrosiing everywhere.

You have to buy a trail pass to use the down hill trails.

[BigDaddy]

Surprised to find a few fresh inches on Watatic today. Thanks for the intel RightCoast, was very helpful. Will be back for more!

Otis approved pow less than an hour from home:

[BigDaddy]

Molto divertimento era avuto su molte caratteristiche naturali che la Breadloaf privés .



Primavera si avvicina , ottiene dopo mentre l'ultima .

Great shot, VT-F, even if it's in Italian?

[t-the-east]

skied unbelievably deep snow in between some trees today. At a ski area. Untouched. I would say it was a good day.

[Fenris]

No photos of all the trees we had to bust through to make it up the trail.



Line choice was important.