Thread: East Coast Roll Call V---> SO MUCH better then all the other roll calls

Was up in the Bowl yesterday. Not much left. Better get there soon if you want those last turns.

The Bowl.


Looking at Sluice.


Chute and the bush whack into Left Gully


Left Gully from the bottom of the snow.


Left Gully from the top of the snow.

Sat. started with a visit fromm BigDaddy, nice to see him in the valley. We sampled wood oven pizza from my friend Jones and BD got the "Golden Pig" award for his ability to scarf down teh slices. Nice to have edible pizza in town for a change.
Surface Whore and I spent 2 1/2 hrs flicking around in Dennyland, 20 years of riding there makes for a great time as it flows like water and is a great mix of twisty up and down. Skeeters are flocking right now look for breezy areas to stop.

The switchback climb in



Valley view 2, of course the edge of the grass is a 60' drop



Lots-0-hemlock forest to ride



Monaco GP is a crashfest as usual today. Weather is awesome today, hope everyone is out and about.

Topish-O-Page appropiate tune

bam! snow stoke followed be sweet one track stoke! goombay, you been REALLY gettin after the late season snow! you spend much winter time up there?

beauty of a new england day out there. no surf so took a nice back road ride to the coast and back.

now what?

rog

Originally Posted by icelanticskier

goombay, you been REALLY gettin after the late season snow! you spend much winter time up there?

Mostly just a springtime ritual. I try to get as much as I can when the lifts close.

Originally Posted by Goombay

Mostly just a springtime ritual. I try to get as much as I can when the lifts close.

nice!

rog

rog

Worst late May coverage in Tuckerman I have ever seen.

Looks like "June 2012" like be the "new July"... I need to think of alternative plans (not that I was convinced I would get July at Tux this year).

The question is...how much is the 80-month ski streak (June is 81) worth spending or should I just let it die?

BTW, I'm still busy writing old TRs. Here is one from Killington twenty years ago. SuperNat gave me one picture at that time...sorry I don't have any more from that day, however my season wasn't over and they be more pics in my next retro TRs from the once mighty K.

T-shirt, sun, corn, bumps and straight 207s. That's the way it used to be...(does anyone have a time machine?)

Killington VT : Friday May 22, 1992
http://madpatski.wordpress.com/2012/...y-may-22-1992/

Great TR PatSki.

I was probably up there too, just back from college with a couple weeks to kill before trying to find a job for the summer. Those were the days for K.

STAB was real nice Sunday morning. Didn't see too many bugs, even though I gave them plenty of time to catch up.

The weather today was a nice bonus. Just a few boats on the lake and the water has warmed up enough to enjoy some tubing with the kids (acting as human shields to keep your buddies honest with the speed).

Platty was fun as hell. Somehow missed Gravitylover... apparently mountain biking does not necessitate being in line for first chair. Of course, first chair is kind of meaningless at Plattekill anyway. Hopefully he got a 5pm watch pic because we had to bust out at 4!

Can't believe what a good time I had watching strangers hit the dirt. Wait, it was actually scary as fuck! Still, that's the best deck in the world and god bless whoever dropped off those huge ass heirloom tomatoes that went on my chicken parm.

Swimming in the lake, biking, hiking, climbing, summer. Still miss skiing but I'll just have to look at it like I have several cute and fun new gf's instead of one moody supermodel.

I did see you guys ride under me on the lift once but I wasn't waiting at the top Great day there wasn't it? It really worked out, wife loved it so we'll be back. Hopefully you guys had a successful trip and can do it again.

Love the George stoke. It's nice to see some snow again, even if I probably won't get over for it.

The riding has been great though, then the rains came. But that just means mushroom season kicks off in 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ...

A few bike pics from the last week.


Splintered sunlight.


Rocking Plum Line.


Luke using the force.

Great bike stoke and good to see some ski stoke from goerge...
Looks like everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed themselves....
At the beach waves were ok and the water was much warmer than usual but still needed some covering.... picked up a new 3/2 hyperflex for $180 nice suit that usually runs high 2's if not just over 3......but then spent the memorial day afternoon in the ER getting stitches and ruining the nice buzz i had been working on... SUCKED.....but did get back after it when i got home..

Would be in for a mini MTNBIKE gathering ... just name the place and the time......would be good to have a camp ground near by with a lake for some swimming and beers when done riding.....

TC sorry i missed you down here..... BUt will be up soon for sure for some fishing and kayaking.....

Powbumps.. what lake is that??? wake baot or small power boat.. wither way boat sounds good

Stitches? Doing what, be careful.

We do not need this fucking up our spring gardens, Fucking Tonado watch also ,wtf.

Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BURLINGTON VT
1228 PM EDT TUE MAY 29 2012

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>012-016>019-292000-
NORTHERN ST. LAWRENCE-NORTHERN FRANKLIN-EASTERN CLINTON-
SOUTHEASTERN ST. LAWRENCE-SOUTHERN FRANKLIN-WESTERN CLINTON-
WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-SOUTHWESTERN ST. LAWRENCE-GRAND ISLE-
WESTERN FRANKLIN-ORLEANS-ESSEX-WESTERN CHITTENDEN-LAMOILLE-
CALEDONIA-WASHINGTON-WESTERN ADDISON-ORANGE-WESTERN RUTLAND-
WINDSOR-EASTERN FRANKLIN-EASTERN CHITTENDEN-EASTERN ADDISON-
EASTERN RUTLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MASSENA...MALONE...PLATTSBURGH...
STAR LAKE...SARANAC LAKE...TUPPER LAKE...DANNEMORA...
LAKE PLACID...PORT HENRY...TICONDEROGA...OGDENSBURG...POTSDAM...
GOUVERNEUR...ALBURGH...SOUTH HERO...ST. ALBANS...NEWPORT...
ISLAND POND...BURLINGTON...JOHNSON...STOWE...ST. JOHNSBURY...
MONTPELIER...MIDDLEBURY...VERGENNES...BRADFORD...R ANDOLPH...
RUTLAND...SPRINGFIELD...WHITE RIVER JUNCTION...ENOSBURG FALLS...
RICHFORD...UNDERHILL...BRISTOL...RIPTON...EAST WALLINGFORD...
KILLINGTON
1228 PM EDT TUE MAY 29 2012

...TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 9 PM FOR ENTIRE NORTH COUNTRY...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS NORTHERN NEW YORK BY 1 PM
AND SPREAD INTO VERMONT DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THESE
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HAIL UP TO 2 INCHES IN
DIAMETER AND DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH OR MORE.
FURTHERMORE...THE POTENTIAL FOR A BRIEF...SHORT LIVED TORNADOES
WILL BE POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY DURING THE MID TO LATE AFTERNOON
HOURS ACROSS CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VERMONT.

THESE THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTAIN DANGEROUS CLOUD TO GROUND
LIGHTNING AND LOCALIZED VERY HEAVY RAINFALL IN A SHORT PERIOD OF
TIME. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE...WHICH
MAY CAUSE FLASH FLOODING IN URBAN AREAS OR IN THE STEEP TERRAIN OF
THE ADIRONDACK OR GREEN MOUNTAINS.

IN ADDITION...A FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES UNTIL MIDNIGHT FOR THE
ENTIRE NORTH COUNTRY.

$$

damn hope all is ok up there and they do not get hit that bad with the weather.....

Stitches you ask...was replacing the sprockets and chain on the KTM... i am sure you get the picture .....should have been wearing gloves but was to lazy and hot... price you pay for stupidity.....throttle hand also....running an enduro this weekend coming up..............hopefully....

shit! ouch.

take good care of the wound and heal up fast!


yea, sky was green here and i remembered a tornado watch post from northern vt (2 yrs back?) featuring a pic of the green sky.

forecast includes large hail for eastern ny/ western ma...and also the T-word.

Crikey, SoVt just got hammered. I got off the river with about 2 mins to spare. The wipers on my '72 Landy are useless to say the least. Long ass 4 mile drive home.

Originally Posted by philth

Crikey, SoVt just got hammered. I got off the river with about 2 mins to spare. The wipers on my '72 Landy are useless to say the least. Long ass 4 mile drive home.

just saw that on the news. some thunder/lightning/lights showers ovah here. davevt must be freaking out right about now

pics pleeze!

rog

hey madpatski if you want to continue your sweet streak come visit the better washington on the friendly west coast. so much snow that crystal mountain ski resort near seattle has full operation still in effect, lift served skiing on sweet corn. on the summer solstice june 20 a mag contingent will occupy the top of Alpentals chair 2 to celebrate a wonderful season and ski down 2,500 vert. at sunset.
rog you can join us as well
bobbyf

No pics from this evening...Likely New Haven laps before work tomorrow unless smaller stuff holds, which is unlikely. But I got some pics from opening weekend on the Ausable Chasm. Boating..it rules.

beautiful!^^^^^^^^^^^

rog

^^ Wow, looks cool, not that I'd ever do anything like that... you white water folks are nuts as far as I'm concerned.. I knew the Ausable was somewhat rowdy from my fishing out there, but never knew that it has such a canyon... damn.

Also, of interesting note, looks like there's a lot of land (>1100 acres) around Bolton's nordic/backcountry area that's up for sale, and the VT Land trust is trying to save it... they just need a cool $1M. Check it.

Good weekend, finally got into some nicer fish on the Black (the southern one, filled with hatchery goons) and the Battenkill, which is a pretty awesome place. Really dig the vibe of sovt in the summer, at least when it's not packed with Jersey goons... Def gonna have to head back there, although might be heading into the mts for some baby brookies this weekend. Bingo brook? We'll see... Just gotta get through the week, as I've finally started my time in the sad sad sad corporate world. Oh well, I'm still in VT so it's all good when all is said and done.

Rockin storms all around the upper valley today and last night - was woken up by the sound of hail and a carm alarm going off. Shits nuts, just glad that there weren't any tornados... that shit really is whack!

Sorry, I'm done blathering, keep calm and carry on all.
/blog

Originally Posted by flowing alpy

hey madpatski if you want to continue your sweet streak come visit the better washington on the friendly west coast. so much snow that crystal mountain ski resort near seattle has full operation still in effect, lift served skiing on sweet corn. on the summer solstice june 20 a mag contingent will occupy the top of Alpentals chair 2 to celebrate a wonderful season and ski down 2,500 vert. at sunset.
rog you can join us as well
bobbyf

I'm not worry too much about June...as I'm hoping to hit MTW. Need to deal with stuff in Montreal ... stuff that should last until July 1.

^^^looks real interesting, however...trying not to burn so much money right now. I could stretch it to July and fly home? I also have a possible pathetic July option in the East.

When is Crystal last day? Is Alpental still running lifts or is it a skinning job?

Originally Posted by mtnbiker/boarder

damn hope all is ok up there and they do not get hit that bad with the weather.....

Stitches you ask...was replacing the sprockets and chain on the KTM... i am sure you get the picture .....should have been wearing gloves but was to lazy and hot... price you pay for stupidity.....throttle hand also....running an enduro this weekend coming up..............hopefully....

Man-O-Man sorry to hear that, hopes those fingers heal up. Not that This is what you were doing, but food for thought.

Bad weather resulted in 3 lightning strike house fires in Barre, no humans dead, 3 dogs lost in one fire. Extensive flooding in the Lowell vt.and southeastern areas of Vt and NH. Some douche was probably floating through backyards looking for propane bottles to salvage.

After 1 of the humids yesterday we are back to 64` and dry today. Riding tonight after things drain off today.

^^^ A really classy video from Plattekill. The downhill course was really fast and maybe a little lighter on airs than in years past, judging from the video. I tried my hand on the junior circuit course and still had to walk my bike down "one" section. I don't know how fast it looks to you guys, the best bikers on the mountain, but to me I felt alternating like a bug getting washed down a drainpipe or power mode pac-man just eating up roots and rocks more quickly than I could process.

This type of weather just kills me, it was great to have some make your own AC on the downhill and seeing the wildflowers and listening to birds was just unreal on the way up. I love the Catskills. And, hope this is ok to post, but vibes to Nolan up there... got into something with his ATV while working and I know they'd like to get him on the mend ASAP. Heal fast!

Bikerboarder - glad you're ok!
MPS - MOAR!!!!!!!

After looking at all these sweet mtb pics I think my spine is healed enough to get back out there. Looks like Platty is a schweet spot for some riding. I think this is the season I finally go biking there. Anyone want to do some riding?