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

Here's to a season of epic dumps for all. Cheers.

This was an email I wrote to a friend last winter. I ended up only getting to ride 2 days last year because it took forever for my corneas to reset. Can't wait to get back out there:

Things started to go downhill around November 1st, 2010. I noticed a major decrease in my energy level. Eventually it got so bad that I couldn't make it up a flight of stairs without stopping to suck more air into the lungs and clear my vision. Then the thirst thing kicked in and, my God, let me tell you I have never craved ice cold water like that before. Of course, then the urinating starts. And doesn't stop. I was going three, four times an hour. That was when I pieced it together. Called the Doctor (because even with health insurance it's cheaper than going to the emergency room), made an appointment, and prepared for the official diagnoses. The only remaining question was: Type 1 or Type 2?

Now, I'm 37, in shape (normal weight is 170), I exercise semi-regularly; I don't drink alcohol and haven't since 1999, and I eat right. Yet, there I was in the waiting room at Beth Israel, a gaunt 145 pounds, bent over like a street addict searching for a last desperate hit of saving grace. Except I was searching for energy. I looked so bad the receptionist had the nurse take my blood sugar in the waiting room: 350, which was a 6hr fasting blood sugar. Diabetic for sure.

That was January 7th, 2011. As I work to bring my blood sugar under control (a healthy number is between 80 and 120), I watch Old Man Winter pound the Northeast with storm after storm and wait for my eyesight (fucking corneas!), to settle so I can drive back to the mountains in search of the white room. No time for self pity or why me. Spring is around the corner. Although that's hard to believe with the high for today a scorching 19 degrees.

Come on winter.

Originally Posted by schuss

For the first time... I will not be an ECer. Have fun out there guys (especially since it will snow more with me gone), and let me know if you get to Tahoe...

Hopefully you get a sick season out there. The snow forecasts are looking good for this season. Ill see you out in Tahoe in Mar. Squaw and Alpine are in the bulls eye

Not a big poster or even lurker here. Know Do Work, Goniff, and Jeff (something pinhead on TGR?) from Magic.
Magic Pass - Check
Snow Tires - on order
Skis - can't decide between JJs and Wailer 112s...gotta hurry before they're gone.

Frost in Saranac Lake later this week ... it's getting close.

Don't forget the TPT!
Took them a couple of minutes to catch up with jay-z.

Great day to get out and ride.



Even with all the rain, Pinnacle manages to stay pretty dry.

From SB Facebook page;
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So Irene shut down the Killington DH scene for the rest of the season, leading us to reach out to our neighbors and share our gravity. Just show your 2011 Killington Bike Pass at the Adventure Gear Shop and you'll get a free day ticket. This offer is good starting this weekend and continues through October 10th. Sugarbush is open weekends only at this point, except for Columbus Day, October 10th.

Killington riders, your season is not over!
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Originally Posted by eug

From SB Facebook page;
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So Irene shut down the Killington DH scene for the rest of the season, leading us to reach out to our neighbors and share our gravity. Just show your 2011 Killington Bike Pass at the Adventure Gear Shop and you'll get a free day ticket. This offer is good starting this weekend and continues through October 10th. Sugarbush is open weekends only at this point, except for Columbus Day, October 10th.

Killington riders, your season is not over!
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Reminds me of the time I was stranded on the gondola at Killington for more than an hour, freezing my ass off, dangling in the wind and all I got was a $10 off a day pass I had to use the next day.

They should offer some sort of a refund or winter pass credit. The Killington riding reason is short (doesn't start until mid July) and there's still over a month of riding left.

Sunrise in Vermont on Sept. 11th.


Never forget.

I figure this doesn't warrent a new thread: Has anyone skied or worked at Marble Mountain, Nfld? Their website provides some basic info, but remains fairly vague on details on living/working/skiing. From the trail map it looks like there's a good amount of unmarked tree skiing/bushwhacking. I suppose they don't get many sunny days in the winter months for a chance to tour?

http://www.hermitisland.com/index.html

The weekend of the 23ed, we have about 50 going ask for change.

checking in from up north on the great mont royal. pumped to ski the city and the mountains a ton this year

for city and exploratory missions, about to pull the trigger on some Madshus Epoch 185cm. pumped.

does anyone know what the Jay Season Passes are like this year, with their auto-matic gate system? Would it be feasible to share a pass with a buddy, or will they have photos on them still? Kind of unnecessary when you just walk through the gates, right?

^not only will they have photos, if it's anything like Alta's, the photo pops up on screen in the lift shack. no way to beat it.

anyone know what kind of proof jay wants to see that you're a student? hearing rumours of some really cheap student passes at the IF3. i guess you buy it at IF3 but have to redeem (w proof) @ jay

Ive read in a few places that all the rain and erosion we had this summer should make slopes on the east coast steeper this season. Makes sense i guess, hopefully that's good intel.

Originally Posted by darkstar1974

Ive read in a few places that all the rain and erosion we had this summer should make slopes on the east coast steeper this season. Makes sense i guess, hopefully that's good intel.

This is funny.

Originally Posted by therudeness

anyone know what kind of proof jay wants to see that you're a student? hearing rumours of some really cheap student passes at the IF3. i guess you buy it at IF3 but have to redeem (w proof) @ jay

Most places require a certified letter from the registrar stating that you're a full time student. At least that's what most places (Jay & the former ASC) did when I was in college

Hope this is in the right forum/thread:
http://www.skimovie.com/index.php/in...wilmington-de/
http://www.theskibum.com/EventsPage.aspx

MSP Attack of La Nina in Wilmington DE on 14 November. It's about a :30min trip from Philly and about four blocks off the I-95 exit...so no excuses.

We don't get too many of these things around these parts. Hopefully, it's successful enough that they decide to do it again. (I have no affiliation w/ MSP or Ski Bum...would just like to see it be success and maybe meet some folks).

-Smarty

Jay Peak used to show up at a ski swap in Plattsburgh and allow you to purchase student passes without any proof. that was a few years ago. I dont know if they still do that or did it anywhere else besides p-burg.

obviously a resort deciding to implement newer theft and fraud protection in their lift lines arent going to make it easier for you to scam them. A lot of mountains have volunteers opportunities in order to get free tix, why dont you start there or just hike for your turns?

Originally Posted by Kim Jong-un

This is funny.

it did in the new slides in the adks!

Originally Posted by buttahflake

^not only will they have photos, if it's anything like Alta's, the photo pops up on screen in the lift shack. no way to beat it.

This is true. They have somebody standing next to the lift gates with a hand-held screen. Your picture pops up on it when you go through the gate.

In other news I'll be purchasing my pass at Burke instead of Jay this year. The commute got a little ridiculous last year. The new quad should be kick ass, the 13 minute ride on the Willoughby chair sucked balls, especially when its below zero. If anybody wants to meet up at Burke or Jay Holla at me!

Originally Posted by mmmmBeer

This is true. They have somebody standing next to the lift gates with a hand-held screen. Your picture pops up on it when you go through the gate.

In other news I'll be purchasing my pass at Burke instead of Jay this year. The commute got a little ridiculous last year. The new quad should be kick ass, the 13 minute ride on the Willoughby chair sucked balls, especially when its below zero. If anybody wants to meet up at Burke or Jay Holla at me!

I'm usually up for some turn making in the NEK region.

Originally Posted by Woodlandclown

Jay Peak used to show up at a ski swap in Plattsburgh and allow you to purchase student passes without any proof. that was a few years ago. I dont know if they still do that or did it anywhere else besides p-burg.

obviously a resort deciding to implement newer theft and fraud protection in their lift lines arent going to make it easier for you to scam them. A lot of mountains have volunteers opportunities in order to get free tix, why dont you start there or just hike for your turns?

Pretty sure they'd sell 'em like that, but wouldn't actually issue the pass until they got the letter from the registrar. IIRC, the last year I had a Jay pass was 2001 & I bought my college pass from some Ski Festival that was going on up in Saratoga. I bought the pass there, but had to bring the letter to customer service & they then took my picture & printed my pass. Then I ended up getting into an accident and breaking my leg before the season started. They wouldn't even let me roll the $$ over as a credit for the next year

Originally Posted by BigDaddy

I was just being a little "tongue in cheek", but many a truth is spoken in jest.

Seriously, though, its always a good time and we welcome new and old faces (cue EW mentioning my face). Anyone bickering (or mentioning my age) will be used for the bonfire.

you need to give me a heads up...this is too short of notice

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...2=-72.6857&e=1

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.