East Coast Roll Call 23/24_The Guns Are Blowing

**buckethead** · 11-12-2023, 06:38 PM

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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.

sun finally came out in time for the walk back up to top of gondi.

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**DoYou WannaDance** · 11-12-2023, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by buckethead

k was surprisingly good today - after first impression suggested icy hardpack dominsted day
in spite of very form base, plenty of soft bumps and trail edges to make for a fine, fine time.

sun finally came out in time for the wak back up to top of gondi.

How does the snowmaking look towards the base not superstar? Any chance for sking to the gondi Weds/Thurs?

Their weather report said temperatures were rising and they'd only make snow up top in less words which doesn't make much sense.

**buckethead** · 11-12-2023, 07:21 PM

discussions on killington zone point to possible t2b weds.
they appear to be hiitting trails needed to get to bottom.

**Woodsy** · 11-12-2023, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by buckethead

k was surprisingly good today - after first impression suggested icy hardpack dominsted day
in spite of very firm base, plenty of soft bumps and trail edges to make for a fine, fine time.

sun finally came out in time for the wak back up to top of gondi.

Hot damn. Great to see

**romeo tango** · 11-12-2023, 08:14 PM

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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**buckethead** · 11-13-2023, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by DoYou WannaDance

How does the snowmaking look towards the base not superstar? Any chance for sking to the gondi Weds/Thurs?

Their weather report said temperatures were rising and they'd only make snow up top in less words which doesn't make much sense.

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.

only walks back up and out on the walkway.

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**Aldo** · 11-13-2023, 07:04 AM

so , I can put my clubs away? hmm

**vt_ski** · 11-13-2023, 05:50 PM

**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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It's currently snowing! Praise Ullr

**DoYou WannaDance** · 11-13-2023, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by buckethead

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.

only walks back up and out on the walkway.

That was my assumption all along saw Cannon bumped theirs to Dec 2.

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.

**rightcoast** · 11-13-2023, 07:15 PM

VT ski I'll take those bottom bacon. Tree graphic

**vt_ski** · 11-13-2023, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by rightcoast

VT ski I'll take those bottom bacon. Tree graphic

You got it, PM'd

**buckethead** · 11-14-2023, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Aldo

so , I can put my clubs away? hmm

...and miss those 60-degree days we'll likely see in early january??

**Laps** · 11-14-2023, 02:03 PM

Vt-ski, I’ll take the blends if still avail. Pm coming.

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**Vt-Freeheel** · 11-14-2023, 04:12 PM

FKNA!

Just got in, what a day, so much to process from last nights storm, SPLOOSH!

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**Master of Energy** · 11-14-2023, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Aldo

so , I can put my clubs away? hmm

I’d wait a bit. It’s going to be peak baby seal season soon.

**cat in january** · 11-14-2023, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

FKNA!

Just got in, what a day, so much to process from last nights storm, SPLOOSH!

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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 me

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

**jhyatt** · 11-15-2023, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by DoYou WannaDance

saw Cannon bumped theirs to Dec 2.

Bummer. Hopefully Loon opens for thanksgiving weekend so I can make some turns with the family. Stick season so long!

**Boreas** · 11-15-2023, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

FKNA!

Just got in, what a day, so much to process from last nights storm, SPLOOSH!

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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.

**Bushwacka** · 11-15-2023, 02:47 PM

havent been skiing yet but some great powder skiing from Stowe last year first week of march.

**singlecross** · 11-15-2023, 04:52 PM

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!

**DoYou WannaDance** · 11-15-2023, 05:07 PM

I forgot how long the walk of shame back to the Gondola was at Killington. Great to be out but northridge gets old quick. There used to be better early season mountains but they've lost interest in opening ASAP under vail ownership. I guess with Superstar and FIS being #1 priority over customers it will take a serious early coldsnap for Killington to not suck pre Thanksgiving these days. There were some good Novembers in the past though.

Wildcat was so perfect right before those cnuts bought it for early season WROD turns.