Thread: Its Baaaack: EC roll call version 4.0(beta)

Originally Posted by ml242

If there's going to be beer drinking and playing with ski equipment going down anywhere in this borough I would also like to be involved.

I can bring practice sticks and bindings probably....

Any interest for a little Binding insert NYC group buy and mount?

Originally Posted by nihiles

keep me in the loop too. if the timing is right ill make a push out to hang. been growing this nifty beard to keep my face warm might as well show it off in beardlyn.

Keep me in the loop as well. I am interested in learning more about binding mounts. Am still nervous about messing them up. In case anyone needs to use one, I have a salomon standard and wide jig too.

Originally Posted by njfreeskier

Oh man, was that The Fonze's bike? I know you know I was referring to the fine lady in the picture, and not the bike. But if you can't bring her, I guess your brothers new bike will do. That and a beer!

don't know about the bike but that was definitely The Fonze's jacket.

Originally Posted by njfreeskier

Keep me in the loop as well. I am interested in learning more about binding mounts. Am still nervous about messing them up. In case anyone needs to use one, I have a salomon standard and wide jig too.

Anyone conductin a Puder Luder insert seminar?

Originally Posted by salida

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It seemed pretty sleepy at the opening round. Were you one of the other 5 sharing the bar with us?

I got there around 4 for the packed house 50min wait for a table, 1 1/2 hour by 4:30

Originally Posted by ml242

My brother just bought his first bike in CT this weekend, how would that be for a substitute?

The Hawk, a good standard for the city. Do not forget to tell him everyone in a car is trying to kill him. And get a real set of Mtc gloves at least.

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

I do my own freehand mounts in Brooklyn. Happy to show you how and let you use my drill, bits, calipers, et cetera.

Thanks, will be in contact

yeah first real crisp fall weekend




hiked lincoln gap to sunset ledge, tame enough for me










then helped wood and sprite move to their fkna awesome new winter abode that he framed and built, stoked to come hang when the snow flies, no pics although wood's work deserves it, i left the camera

Originally Posted by thin cover

then helped wood and sprite move to their fkna awesome new winter abode that he framed and built, stoked to come hang when the snow flies, no pics although wood's work deserves it, i left the camera

I heard about that, CONGRATS FRAN! Stoked to hear you're in the Magic neck of the woods for sure!

Can't wait to see the house, I can only imagine the work he put into it! Rock on Franny!

Originally Posted by thin cover

yeah first real crisp fall weekend




hiked lincoln gap to sunset ledge, tame enough for me

That tree is awesome.

I was able to catch the sunset out on sunset ledge last weekend, tough photography, but superb colors nonetheless:


Also, that's just a generally greatly enjoyable short hike. Walking on the bedrock though the evergreens is pretty sweet, as far as I'm concerned.

Beautiful pics Akokskis. Especially those Owls Head ones. So funny... we almost hiked Sunset Ledge Saturday. (That is not a super easy hike, TC...cool that you can do that!) We ended up going to MRG and I hiked, while my family rode, then walked down:




My hiking partner:



I still beat them to the mid station... it was gorgeous this weekend!

Loving the pics dude, I didn't get as far north over the weekend but a few from the foothills of the catskills.

Newburgh, it's like a shit oasis.



Mt Beacon - 1200 vert of failed ski area facing due west right on the hudson. skiable, or not skiable? I've heard too many mixed stories. My guess is it's quite a schwack for poor skiing but has sick views. anyone done it?



Fall is big business for pick your own.. NY state apples are like tit monsters.



First Thomas Kincaid house:



Sunset picnic on the long island city waterfront:




Still got a ways till peak foliage in new york state but I might not get out, bummer.

^^^^^ yeah its short but sweet. I actually did mad to the midstation at the siptember fest. I can manage the uphill but the down hill is tough. I have to get on my ass alot. But this summer was shot and I needed to get some vert in before winter starts. Its really a mellow hike until you get to the rock slabs near the top, which I knew would be an issue when I was going there, but I managed and intricate ballet that was not without peril, have to be honest my heart was beating because I knew that leg would be useless for footing, luckily my arm strength compensated for it all. Would have been nice to see you BD, had i known you were up i would have called.

Great shots everyone.

Finally got a decent one of the ospreys around my house. They always seem to tease me & fly away as I get the camera.



More tree work @ the house too.

No pics but pretty solid ice build up on the top of Basin this weekend....so much so that it made hiking about on the summits tricky.

TOo bad it's 82 now in philly.
Puke.

Originally Posted by ml242

Mt Beacon - 1200 vert of failed ski area facing due west right on the hudson. skiable, or not skiable? I've heard too many mixed stories. My guess is it's quite a schwack for poor skiing but has sick views. anyone done it?

no reason to be secretive about this info: i hiked up breakneck this spring and went over to the old runs- pretty grown in:


actually even worse than what it looks like here. you can read the trail cuts so clearly from the bridge but when you get in there, its a shitshow.

Yea Mountain Biking is great and all...but I aim to bring the main course. 24 oz rib-eye....

http://www.famousinternetskiers.com/...rst-noreaster/

Very very interesting pattern in place with possibly some explosive results.

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Yea Mountain Biking is great and all...but I aim to bring the main course. 24 oz rib-eye....

http://www.famousinternetskiers.com/...rst-noreaster/

Very very interesting pattern in place with possibly some explosive results.

Wait, are you saying that the luge at Ullrfest might involve a proper sled?

HYOOODGE BONER RIGHT NOW.

So how much snow are we talking here? Am I bringing my skis with me to Ullrfest?

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

I got there around 4 for the packed house 50min wait for a table, 1 1/2 hour by 4:30

just go up the hill to the reservoir where the food/beer is just as good, but a better deal and always an empty seat. the alchemist is almost like a city bar thrown in vermont imho. folks are always trying to NY, VT.

spent the weekend at the steux mtn lodge (hella swanky) nice spot for a stay. hiked around hunger yesterday and manny today. brought back fond memories. nice to see big george all white up top yesterday. nuther month or so..........

rog

Originally Posted by icelanticskier

spent the weekend at the steux mtn lodge (hella swanky) nice spot for a stay. hiked around hunger yesterday and manny today. brought back fond memories. nice to see big george all white up top yesterday. nuther month or so..........

rog

I was on Hunger yesterday, as well. Went up for sunset and saw quite the crowd flowing in the opposite direction. It must have been a banner day for all the popular trails.

The colors up high are on the decline, but still orange enough in the valley.

TC.. glad to see you enjoying the outdoors more and more everyday......Looks like you and the family had a phenominal outting.....
FRAN.. can only imagine what you have built, you are a true craftsman with what ever you touch i am sure.....
ML242... nice pics ,especially of the KIncaid house, great pics.....
UNM.....you finally got your pic and a sweet pic indeed......

Looking forward to this weekend.......Bring on WINTER

Originally Posted by Chesser

I was on Hunger yesterday, as well. Went up for sunset and saw quite the crowd flowing in the opposite direction. It must have been a banner day for all the popular trails.

The colors up high are on the decline, but still orange enough in the valley.

business in B-TOWN was what brought us up to the area. that business would only take an hour or so yesterday afternoon, so after the mtb fest at bear brook, we headed NW on sunday morning. lots o cars around. thank god for knowing the back roads for avoiding all of it. hunger was wicked busy full of all kinds of folks and furry creatures. nice to feel some cold air up top. if you saw a crazy energetic jack russell bouncing around, then you eventually saw us. nice day. the manny hike was much less busy and the clouds parted as we got above taft lodge. i've never been up top without snow and my skis. really nice ridge walk. came down a very grassy nose dive.

if anyone has a dog and is looking for VERY styling on mountain accommodations, look no further than the stowe mountain lodge. very dog friendly, super nice rooms with deluxe cookies waiting for you.

mmmmmm, steux.

rog

Bumping the NYC Binding mount and hang... If anyone is interested in this and/or cheap binding inserts PM me.

edit 2, I think I can host in Williamsburg:

roll call:

nihiles
njfs

unclear:

ISBD
Lemmy Caution
Gman
1thenation1
RipVanWinter

Anyone else?

i hiked the west bowl of jay last weekend. interesting...to say the least. will try to get some pics up asap.

It's official. I ordered my Magic season pass yesterday. I now have a mountain to call home, and proud to join the other mags that make up the magic militia. Hope to shred the gnar with you guys all winter long.

A special shout out to TC, dowork, pearljam, and others for showing me the goods last winter, and convincing me that I need a pass there this winter.