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    You know Donny? His dad trained me to be a raft...

    You know Donny? His dad trained me to be a raft guide. Donny was there on my first training trip.
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    They definitely got rocked. Exits 31-33 were...

    They definitely got rocked. Exits 31-33 were closed off of the Northway this morning.
    more stuff from NYSkiBlog.

    The bridge over Marcy Dam got washed out, too. Shit's weak. Link to article Here...
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    Heading up to run the Hudson Gorge tomorrow, I'll...

    Heading up to run the Hudson Gorge tomorrow, I'll let ya know what I come across. the river is at 6.8 in North creek now. Supposedly Glen Creek is runable. Should be up around 9 ft by morning....
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    Jeez, can't you see we're talking about rain...

    Jeez, can't you see we're talking about rain here? Get your skiing bullshit out!
    :rolleyes:

    Great to see someone's still getting after it.

    A little bit of water stoke. This time it's coming...
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    River was fun yesterday. Nice to be out after a 3...

    River was fun yesterday. Nice to be out after a 3 week hiatus.

    http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310356_10150271896606190_725686189_8312505_453524_n.jpg

    This didn't turn out as...
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    I'm gonna go with everyone else here, the first...

    I'm gonna go with everyone else here, the first was better. The middle tree definitely grabs your eye first. That is something you would want to keep on the 3rd, especially if you could keep the...
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    The Hudson's pretty high...

    The Hudson's pretty high for this time of the year, but I guess two more inches of rain wouldn't hurt :yourock:

    I was gonna go for a night hike tomorrow. I have almost an entire 24 hours off of...
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    ADKs got a lot of rain on Friday night, the river...

    ADKs got a lot of rain on Friday night, the river was up a foot on the gauge (a foot on the gauge = 2.5 feet in the gorge) so it was a pretty nice trip. The river was at about 4 feet on...
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    Guided my first official raft trip today. I'm...

    Guided my first official raft trip today. I'm pretty stoked on it! It's nice to get a paycheck for my "days off" from working as a hotel houseman.

    ML... what kind of stuff are you looking for to...
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    Note to mags: Stay hydrated. Don't faint at...

    Note to mags: Stay hydrated.

    Don't faint at work in the bathroom and end up in the ER from dehydration like this guy.
    ...
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    This can't be overlooked. ...

    This can't be overlooked.

    http://www.leisuredive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/NapDive1.jpg
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    Waiting for some fireworks at the SOC last night...

    Waiting for some fireworks at the SOC last night
    http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/tbattesh/IMG_8141crop.jpg

    Southen Lake George from Stewart's Ledge this morning...
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    Floating down the river today was pretty nice,...

    Floating down the river today was pretty nice, too bad bossman doesn't let us bring some beers when we're guiding. CPR training today, physical tomorrow, raft guide test Thursday. By the end of next...
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    Golden. Or maybe pink. Hopefully not...

    Golden.




    Or maybe pink.
    Hopefully not red.
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    I'm thinking a Magic pass wouldn't be such a bad...

    I'm thinking a Magic pass wouldn't be such a bad idea. $125 for a college pass is a pretty good deal to me.

    Paddling the Woodhull tomorrow, either rafting or kayaking the Gorge Thursday, who...
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    x2 I ate a PB&J for breakfast, two bananas for...

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    I ate a PB&J for breakfast, two bananas for lunch, and got a free slice of pizza at the hotel for dinner.

    More pizza in the oven.

    Tucks looks pretty solid. Love the pic from the underside...
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    I appreciate the condolences guys. Buy if this...

    I appreciate the condolences guys.
    Buy if this thread dies, it shouldn't go on a depressing note for such a solid season.

    Kayaking tomorrow!
    maybe the geese can teach me a thing or two....
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    My buddy owns the property, it's over on the...

    My buddy owns the property, it's over on the ridge on route 9. His parents are real anal about letting people other than him and one or two other friends ride there.

    I'd love to get out and ride...
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    Did that moose have a bit of a limp to it?...

    Did that moose have a bit of a limp to it? :rolleyes2

    My friend did some riding today, I sat and watched/took pictures. I really need to get a different bike.
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    Anyone interested in a dj/urban bike? I have a...

    Anyone interested in a dj/urban bike? I have a custom 2007 p1 sitting in my garage collecting dust. Back hub is pretty shot but everything else is alright. Figured I would offer it here before...
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    I saw that too.. It would be pretty nice if they...

    I saw that too.. It would be pretty nice if they made a college pass and made it the price of a children's pass.

    Then again, I still don't know I would actually buy one. Magic's college pass is a...
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    One of my good friends is a national level...

    One of my good friends is a national level waterskier as well as an amazing alpine/tele skier and snowboarder. I asked him where he was going to school, he said Florida Southern. I asked why he chose...
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    Slackfest, you say? The ((other))(other)...

    Slackfest, you say?

    The ((other))(other) slackfest.

    http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/tbattesh/GOPR0504.jpg

    http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/tbattesh/GOPR0579.jpg

    Snowmonster,...
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    Drove to Tuckerman Last night, Gave a moose a...

    Drove to Tuckerman Last night, Gave a moose a lovetap on I93 on the way, slept in the Mildcat parking lot.

    http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/tbattesh/IMG_1990.jpg

    Hiked up and suited up,...
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    Heading up to MTW in a couple hours. Driving a...

    Heading up to MTW in a couple hours.
    Driving a blue Santa Fe with lots of stickers on it. (one is an NS sticker, don't egg my car :rolleyes:)

    Look for the jongs with chronics and S6s.
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    Alright, planning on heading to MTW Friday night,...

    Alright, planning on heading to MTW Friday night, skiing Saturday. Popping my Tuckerman cherry. Working out where we're staying and such. Thinking Dolly Copp, but not sure about availability.
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    How about a state at least? It's a hell of a...

    How about a state at least?

    It's a hell of a drive from NY, especially when I have <200 in the bank.
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    f4zyjLyBp64 more than 3 turns on Superstar?...

    f4zyjLyBp64

    more than 3 turns on Superstar? Tuckerman? Does Sugarloaf still have more than Tucks?

    OR maybe I should just head to Catamount :rolleyes:
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    Thinking about making some turns later in the...

    Thinking about making some turns later in the week. Any suggestions where I should be looking?
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    We had a fair amount of sun in Lake George today....

    We had a fair amount of sun in Lake George today. Got out the Kayak and did some rolls, then hiked Buck. I think it's time to hop in the river soon.

    And then it started pouring in the way home....
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    I'm also wondering this. Looking to pop my...

    I'm also wondering this. Looking to pop my Tuckerman cherry within the next two months.

    I have a pop-up trailer I may be bringing. Rather than just sleeping in the car, is there anywhere nearby...
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    Anyone have any deals for Kmart this weekend?...

    Anyone have any deals for Kmart this weekend? Looking for a final day on the snow.
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    That's what I've been hearing. Here's a few...

    That's what I've been hearing.


    Here's a few shots robbed from a TR on NYskiblog.

    http://forum.nyskiblog.com/file/n2483812/2b_Poma_1_Track.jpg;cid=1297632861418-624
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    Good to hear! Hopefully their business starts...

    Good to hear! Hopefully their business starts picking up.

    I haven't been there yet. I'm looking forward to it but $45 is pretty steep for somewhere that only has pomas.
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    Bad news for the Magic mags... (From Magic's...

    Bad news for the Magic mags...

    (From Magic's Facebook)
    Hello everyone. I wanted to get the word out as soon as possible in regards to an issue we had with the Red Chair late this afternoon. We...
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    UB is closed tomorrow. Any WNY mags going to...

    UB is closed tomorrow. Any WNY mags going to shred KB or Holiday tomorrow?
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    Paging Dr. Hutz.... Any thoughts on the...

    Paging Dr. Hutz....

    Any thoughts on the upcoming Weds event?
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    I'll confirm on the Mountaineer. It's an awesome...

    I'll confirm on the Mountaineer. It's an awesome place.
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    Getting to the mines was a 1/2 hour snowshoe on a...

    Getting to the mines was a 1/2 hour snowshoe on a trail, very simple. The mines are dug at a 45* angle and they're filled with water - now 8" of ice. My friend just had his crampons/ice axes for fun...
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    Radam - wish I coulda helped you out. Having no...

    Radam - wish I coulda helped you out. Having no money is a sad, sad thing. I wanted to hit Magic and Platty but my wallet didn't let me.

    4pm MST Wednesday to 11pm EST Thursday was spent...
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    Did Platty end up opening today? I was trying to...

    Did Platty end up opening today? I was trying to decide whether to go there or Magic. Gore, MRG, and Kmart (free ticket, definitely not paying) were on my potential hit list too.

    Obviously I hit...
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    Flight out of Atlanta was cancelled. Been here...

    Flight out of Atlanta was cancelled. Been here since 5 this morning, been travelling since 4 MST Yesterday afternoon. As of now, it looks like I won't be leaving here for another 36 hours.
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    Sounds a lot like my flight back home is going to...

    Sounds a lot like my flight back home is going to be cancelled. I think we're scheduled to land around 7 AM Weds in Albany. :cussing:
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    After being told I needed to work a 10 hour shift...

    After being told I needed to work a 10 hour shift today, I was told to go home after 45 mins. Ended up riding to Magic solo, rolled in at around 12:45. It was my first time there, and just about what...
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    Depending on which way you're going through, West...

    Depending on which way you're going through, West could be closer to Willard. Willard definitely got more snow, and I think it's cheaper.

    Never went to Plattekill or Magic today. I was supposed...
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    Looks like I'm at Gore tomorrow. 1-2 inches,...

    Looks like I'm at Gore tomorrow. 1-2 inches, fuckyeah.
    Magic will have to wait til Tuesday.:cussing:

    and a PSA - If you're headed to Whiteface, leave your valuables in your car or really watch...
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    Looking for a ride or riders from Saratoga to...

    Looking for a ride or riders from Saratoga to Magic or Plattekill. PM me.
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    When in Jan? A friend and I were going to head...

    When in Jan? A friend and I were going to head out last Monday, but I heard the trails were pretty shitty. Once we get more snow I'm looking to head out. Riding with someone who knows their way...
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    FWIW, I didn't hit Whiteface yesterday and I'm...

    FWIW, I didn't hit Whiteface yesterday and I'm completely kicking myself in the ass for that.

    It kills me to see all the snow in VT and Gore just got shit on. I only ended up taking maybe 10 runs...
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    I've been a Gore/Face passholder for 6 years now....

    A season passholder at whiteface in TGR??

    And your asking Whiteface or Killington? :nonono2:

    Mountain Run was super dreamy soft snow today and they are blowing on thruway and drapers and could...
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