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Congrats ISBD! And don't knock the station wagon. I've seen it, and can attest that it looks cosy and most importantly, portable. Though.... it may be a bit small for a large group of folks. Good luck on the hunt.

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

Need some help on this one:

A couple friends of mine who are getting married this spring are doing a joint bachelor-bachelorette party and are looking for a very large ski house weekend rental with at least one hot tub for some time in march. They are intermediate skiers, and many of the guests will be non skiers. Most guests will be traveling from NYC so they are looking for a place in the Catskills or maybe southern VT. I think they'd prefer something fairly upscale (unlike the back of the '94 Volvo wagon I often sleep in).

Any recommendations? Clues as to where I might start looking? Thanks

Edit: Looks I like I should have made the 10 hour round trip drive to ski today, even though I was up til 1am and got engaged (yes, to be married) last night.

Congrats dude,

I had a friend stay here and hit Plattekill. Super girl friendly with the decor / amenities:

http://www.theroxburymotel.com/

Originally Posted by peterslovo

Shoot, I was there yesterday as well. Orange helmet, red jacket, blue bros...didn't know you were there, would have looked for you. After the racing in the morning, Gray Ghost skied real well.

At the loaf Monday. Grey smith bucket, OJ Arcteryx, 9thwards unless a snow miracle happens, black carrharts bibs. Still very lite snow falling off and on. More bands rolled in, skies overcast and low hanging cloudcover in Rangeley.

Originally Posted by jgb@etree

Congratulations & condolences.

Word.





Edited original post to note that they're looking for a place that sleeps 20-30 and is suitable for a non stop party.

stowe just kept getting better as the day went on. it was puking when i left around 4. they still need a little more snow, but ducked into some woods that had been windloaded a bit at the end of the day and got first tracks and plenty of faceshots. tomorrow should be fun.

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

Word.





Edited original post to note that they're looking for a place that sleeps 20-30 and is suitable for a non stop party.

Congratulations to you and yours.

slidebrooklodge

Originally Posted by Brewski2

Jay was good, packed powder groomers which made for hero carving. Was there from 0830-1130 MABEY 3 inches of snow with pretty heavy wind gusts. Met SheSkisTrees and hubby. Cool to meet a magette!

Hero carving was definitely the name of the game today. GF and I were there until about 12:30 -1:00. I was looking for you but I wouldn't have been able to see you anyway...visability was at ZERO at higher elevations. I was definitely using the force to get around today.

We hit Burke yesterday, upper/lower Willoughby was skiing well but the rest of the mountain was in rough shape. Bottom line is we need some love from Ullr in the NEK!!

Originally Posted by buckethead

saturday's GAPER QUOTES OF THE DAY:

having a beer with MTNBIKER/BOARDER about 20ft into woods, backs to trail.

"that's not going to help with skiing"

"huh...? just grabbing a refreshment"

"you can't get anywhere from those woods"

"uh?"

on radio "blah blah guys in the woods near blockbuster blah blah up to no good blah blah but i couldn't reach them..."

actually those woods led RIGHT to a trail, all of 20 ft ahead (strike one)

all the really good skiiers are drinking these days (strike two)

later we watched her work a PIZZA WEDGE skiing under chair (you're out!)

Ha go figure. Dude the money spot is off Bumps to the left. there is an easy mtn bike trail with some nice lil drops and a good spot to roast and chill. I usually dig a pit to chill over there.

^ thanks, will look for that spot some time, though we later hung at the slopeside condo

the place has always been supermellow...i think that one troller was just compensating for her lack of any discernible skiing skill.

did you get out there today?

http://www.weather.com/outlook/weath...rm_2011-01-09]



Meanwhile, on the East Coast, a full-fledged significant winter storm will be powering up and taking aim on the I-95 corridor.

The snow begins to fly Tuesday night and continues through Wednesday night as the storm drives into New England.

Yes, we are talking about significant snow from Philadelphia to New York to Hartford to Boston to Portland with 6 inches or more of snow likely. As the storm intensifies, winds will be on the increase.

A repeat of December 26 is possible as there is a chance that blizzard watches and warnings could be posted including New York City.

This is a quick-hitting storm but will carry with it disruptive impacts. Winter storm watches will be posted by the National Weather Service within the next 12 to 24 hours.

^^^^ anti jinx

Feels like there is a full winter storm right now, snowing pretty hard.

solid lake effect band. Parked at the horn for 2 hours and had 304 inches of snow on my car when leaving.

Day off tomorrow so stoked!

Originally Posted by buckethead

^ thanks, will look for that spot some time, though we later hung at the slopeside condo

the place has always been supermellow...i think that one troller was just compensating for her lack of any discernible skiing skill.

did you get out there today?

I have been skiing there for about 10 years now. I used to hike it mid week when I went to Delhi.There NEVER is a lift line, its not your typical " Hunter " type crowd. I love that place.

Yeah I made it out today. Met up with ConHelado, was nice to meet you and ride with you today. Welcome to the EC. It was a good day out, snowed all day. Just some flurries but made for a nice day. Woods werent too bad for no base. The condo sounds better than my pit.









The patrol never breaks my balls for hitting the bike trails. I just get shit for not wearing a helmet....

Originally Posted by talus

what's up OG? be up at mt blow on 1/21 we should meet up at magic one day.

For sure, pm me and I'll send you my email. Great skiing with you guys, you will certainly love Magic.

Careful about leaving shit in your car. Yesterday afternoon the GF and I went out for a little skin on the Skookumbrook Trail at the North end of Franconia Notch to test out her new touring setup and someone broke into my car and stole my cash. Only took the cash, left 3 pairs of skis, boots, credit cards, crampons, etc. I am thinking that we may have scared them off because we came back pretty quickly (so little snow that the trail was barely skinnable), and as we were coming back a blue Astrovan left the parking lot. Not sure if that was the culprit or not, but if you see a blue Astrovan checking out trailheads...

Originally Posted by BushwackerinPA

solid lake effect band. Parked at the horn for 2 hours and had 304 inches of snow on my car when leaving.

Nice. That's some Mammoth-type shit

Originally Posted by 1thenaton1

Nice. That's some Mammoth-type shit

no... JAY PEAK SHIT!

+++++1 for the Slidebrook Lodge. We just stayed their this weekend and Alex (the owner) would love a good party!

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

Congratulations to you and yours.

slidebrooklodge

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/btv/html/Sto...otalSnow.shtml

i'll be driving from canada

i'll be on salomon shoguns with a black and blue bern helmet

Originally Posted by Shen

http://www.weather.com/outlook/weath...rm_2011-01-09]



Meanwhile, on the East Coast, a full-fledged significant winter storm will be powering up and taking aim on the I-95 corridor.

The snow begins to fly Tuesday night and continues through Wednesday night as the storm drives into New England.

Yes, we are talking about significant snow from Philadelphia to New York to Hartford to Boston to Portland with 6 inches or more of snow likely. As the storm intensifies, winds will be on the increase.

A repeat of December 26 is possible as there is a chance that blizzard watches and warnings could be posted including New York City.

This is a quick-hitting storm but will carry with it disruptive impacts. Winter storm watches will be posted by the National Weather Service within the next 12 to 24 hours.

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.

Stoked to see everyone is getting some snow back home!!! I'm on day 5 of my 18 day adventure in Bozeman.
I have set out to make an edit a day -- scope my site below if interested in seeing what we have so far.


Video is still uploading but will be available soon.

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

Need some help on this one:

A couple friends of mine who are getting married this spring are doing a joint bachelor-bachelorette party and are looking for a very large ski house weekend rental with at least one hot tub for some time in march. They are intermediate skiers, and many of the guests will be non skiers. Most guests will be traveling from NYC so they are looking for a place in the Catskills or maybe southern VT. I think they'd prefer something fairly upscale (unlike the back of the '94 Volvo wagon I often sleep in).

Any recommendations? Clues as to where I might start looking? Thanks

Edit: Looks I like I should have made the 10 hour round trip drive to ski today, even though I was up til 1am and got engaged (yes, to be married) last night.

Edit again: left out that they're looking for a place that sleeps 20-30 and is suitable for a non stop party.

never been here but THIS place is in big indian and has 20 bedrooms. centrally located little town. looked into it once a while back.

and, congratulations.

to start- mabye obvious but VRBO.com and homeaway.com (same company actually) can actually be pretty good, we have stayed at houses we found on them before and have been mostly happy.

Originally Posted by NmbrdDays

I have been skiing there for about 10 years now. I used to hike it mid week when I went to Delhi.There NEVER is a lift line, its not your typical " Hunter " type crowd. I love that place.

Yeah I made it out today. Met up with ConHelado, was nice to meet you and ride with you today. Welcome to the EC. It was a good day out, snowed all day. Just some flurries but made for a nice day. Woods werent too bad for no base. The condo sounds better than my pit.









The patrol never breaks my balls for hitting the bike trails. I just get shit for not wearing a helmet....

Nice ridin' with you guys too! Glad the pics turned out. Hopefully next time, the pics will be of choice powder shots =).

paging Lionel Hutz for a read on this Tuesday/Wednesday storm.....

Media is starting to get lathered up: http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/new...allout-b-1.asp

Congrats Mr. Ben!!

Bout 8" here now. I just skied down my road and it is retarded light. Like, doesn't even affect turning ability... walking through it you almost can't tell you're walking in snow.