ha it’s all relative. But it is a nice place to ski, especially when there’s an unexpected 5-7”, Magic is closed, and Stratton has 2”……

Go to Bromley MNIAW they also got under the streamer with 5-7”!

Sorcerer run of the day.
Black spinning, load test this week.
Storm shifting north.

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Personally I’m rooting for this. As a weather geek, it’s completely conceivable given the pattern flip. Certainly been very similar so far.
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Oh no so sorry to hear this. This was the Outing Club Moonlight snowshoe. Wife and I were thinking of going but end up home in NY. Just terrible news. Condolences to family and friends and the Magic...

The general forecasted weather pattern does offer hope, even if no clear snowstorm on the maps yet.

No comment on whether or not to burn skis, but please, no purchasing of snowblowers. And if the...

Unfortunately it looks like one more negative storm before a pattern change - a potentially significant change for the better. Whether that can deliver a big "reset" storm is TBD. But another week of...

Pulled an audible and went over for the 1-2:30 “late lunch” shift. Figured you were - or had been - there. Skiing was still very good, but heavy snow and light crowds will do that. Empty.

Skiing...

Too much scotch etc during COVID, I don’t remember pre-COVID.

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could it have been December 2020? This was Dec 17th.

If I recall I was on Mountian that day, separate from you guys as I was WFH on a “coffee break”, but similar experience with no issues poaching east side. Of course you need to be careful, especially...

sorry not not have seen you, but my visits were relatively brief as I was on long lunch breaks. But the last 2 days have been great.

edit. Thought I was responding to MNIAW. But I missed seeing...

The wrong kind of back scratcher. Snow scratcher? The other pic shows correct form.

450302450304Great 3 days with 6” to start yesterday and another 3-4 during the day. No wind (?) and low crowds made for some great storm skiing. Blue bird today with Katchina opening was the icing on...

I don’t have good notes on ‘02 (and no memory left) but this year is not as bad as 11/12 or 15/16. At least in SoVT where we’ve had a 25” storm, a 12” storm, a couple 5-6”, and February isn’t over.
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Blue bird sunshine on the sun mountain turned fast and firm into soft and carvable, even a little peel away corn, x2 days. Expectations exceeded. Happily it also got my better half out for our first...

Quality over quantity. I miss Platty - great mountain and out-of-control good when those lake snows crank.

Sorry, what? Guess some good weed back then. Reliably cold and snowy all winter long, notta....

Happy New Years mags!!

Looks like the new year also means a new start to building a natural base. It's so ugly what above freezing nighttime temps can do.

Re-start begins Thursday night with...

Magic was solid good skiing, though you needed to be alert, ironically more on the flats than steeps. Sorcerer was ROTD - some years it never gets as good as today. Talisman great, Witch very good,...

I have used Bill Haight at GMOL for several boots now with great success. My wife and one of my daughters though prefer Boot Pro in a Ludlow. So there’s your short list.

Quick note on Stratton. Seems they have a new management and/or patrol philosophy as there was a ton of terrain open, ungroomed, powder stashes with water bars and twigs and rocks showing through. I...

6.75” at 7:30 am and dumping. May the winds stay below lift closure speeds……

Happy to report I am at Bromley, and it’s snowing pretty good at 10pm with some accumulation already. Looking at radar with ocean effect rain heading straight west into the storm and up the spine...

Saturday does have shit show potential, especially if windy. But for core of ski country, I’m taking the over on 6-12”. This is a game changer, terrain opening storm for some/many.

Ha yes technically a long "coffee" break, just without the coffee. But it did wake me up! Wish I could have skied with you and the crew but I had 2 more quick runs and out. It was fun (except maybe...

That is exactly what I am saying. Go burn some skis too while praising Ullr. Need trends to hold for late next week…..

ha yeah this is a soup and weed forum with a bad skiing habit.

With zero mention anywhere! I literally searched for demo days this past weekend on both the interweb and sugar site and NOTHING.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/90-pounds-of-marijuana-found-inside-passengers-bag-at-jfk-airport/3974880/

Relevant quote: "The spokesperson said that while the agency isn't looking for...

UVM men’s soccer has been very exciting this year, and record breaking. Saturday might be a good day for a doubler header, US in World Cup and then UVM.

Patience with the weather looks like it...

LOL. But yeah, basically…….

These forecast are very suspect to begin with, and most of the others I follow are more bullish for cold/snow in NE.

Verbatim, this is saying below normal in NYS, normal in VT/NH and above in ME....

As a weather freak with 3 girls in the same age bracket I am crushed. So avoidable. So utterly sad. May she Rest In Peace, and may others learn from her mistake.

Sunday in the Whites, especially if attempting Lafayette, wasn’t a hike. It was an expedition into the frozen abyss of the arctic. I fear for her safety and pray for her survival.

Great to see the stoke.

I find it a good omen that I happened upon this new thread while.......eating soup.

Yes and was hoping to go but plans got messed up. We are in pre-surgery bubble……

Official theme song right now: Stick season.

Agreed, he has done so much for Magic, both as Dir of Mtn Ops and before as a leader of Volunteer day glade clearing and welder extraordinaire. I just hope this change results in being able to ski...

Do tell. Bromley the home mountain but I missed last season due to family health situation. Did they lose a bunch of talent?

The social media post you reference was poorly worded for what they...

Nice snowy views on the cams today!

If this were a Vail promo, upon arrival you would be told parking is $50. When you reference the promo, they would point out the bike in the pic and say, yes, parking is free FOR THE BIKE. Cars are...

Help for a non-local?

Ok mags, need some insight. Visiting in late Feb to ski with my brother, but he is not game for the double black, hike to terrain. I skied Taos a few years ago but only...

So, is that considered Fast Grass or Thin Cover? Or is there something in between?

Trail, Up Your Sleeve?

Agreed but there is a significant portion of the money class MNIAW refers to that want walk to amenities ala Stratton Village, Jackson Gore, Spruce Peak, etc

Tragedy that was so avoidable IF YOU JUST READ THE FUCING FORECAST! This weather event was well forecast. Just pisses me off. Besides the poor idiot that perished, it puts good rescue folks in harms...

Am I remembering correctly that Rob Katz made a comment on the Storm Skiing podcast that they were not in the running for Jay?

Congrats MNIAW. Glad to have witnessed in person at least those 2 small slices of this epic adventure. If next season doesn’t bring the quantity of 100, may it bring the quality of deep snow.

I think most/all resorts have, and have for some time, some allotment of paid parking close to lifts. What we are seeing at Mt Snow and now Stowe (and others?) is the MAJORITY of close-to-mountain...

Stratton had solid 4-5" up top, but sadly they didn't drop any ropes. A little birdy told me Tamarack was sweet ;) Wasn't there long enough to "hear" about other trails. I think anything that went...