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

Originally Posted by VTsession

Hmmm I'm heading to Stowe/Sugarbush this weekend and have the illusion the skiing will be amazing.

that would be a nice illusion. this lean/early season skiing thang is all about the approach imo. ya, in the big picture of it things may seem kinda desperate, but if you maybe focus on it more in a getting in shape for when things really start happening kinda way, and focus on each and every turn to make the next one smoother, more dynamic with completeness, then the previous, then yer on yer way to becoming a stronger, better skier.

your skiing doesn't really improve much by skiing good snow. it's the crap that really learns ya. skiing shit snow/ice that most folks would turn their noses up at, and skiing it well and in control separates the men from the boyz.

get after it vt sesh. shit after that ^^^^^^^^^speech, i might just have to go get after that choppy ass surf this morning!

rog

The forecast looks a bit better this morning, let's hope elevation makes a difference.

Maybe there is a chance that LH may chime in on the weather situation for this week....curious myself before making the trek north...
MPPG....injured??? sorry to hear .. hopefully all good and ready to go....

Originally Posted by icelanticskier

that would be a nice illusion. this lean/early season skiing thang is all about the approach imo. ya, in the big picture of it things may seem kinda desperate, but if you maybe focus on it more in a getting in shape for when things really start happening kinda way, and focus on each and every turn to make the next one smoother, more dynamic with completeness, then the previous, then yer on yer way to becoming a stronger, better skier.

your skiing doesn't really improve much by skiing good snow. it's the crap that really learns ya. skiing shit snow/ice that most folks would turn their noses up at, and skiing it well and in control separates the men from the boyz.

get after it vt sesh. shit after that ^^^^^^^^^speech, i might just have to go get after that choppy ass surf this morning!

rog

Your outlook is far more optimistic than mine. I just want cold temps and deep snow. Skiing is skiing, even on crowded trails and in 50 degree temps. It'll get cold, it'll snow and it'll be fun eventually.

Originally Posted by buttahflake

word. perhaps it's because i'm an old buck and whatnot. i can't stand how 'city' feeling Kmart is these day's. i loved skiing there in the 70's and early 80's. anyone remember the "olde Superstar'? that trail had real character, all twisty and shit. the difference between there and Ludlow while small on the map, is actually world's apart. Ludlow is an actual town, of genuine 'blue collar' Vermontah's. the vibe is 'real'. yeah, Oh-Key-Moe will never ski like Kmart, but it can deliver if you know the good's. and people are kind here. woot!

anhhh..k-mart sucks!

superstar was good and donna was hot bouncin' down da bumps.

oh yea!

Originally Posted by BigDaddy

Superstar used to rock. Used to love that trail. I have many great 80's memories of K-ton, but the best are not for public posting...

From what I have heard . . . from friends who were there, is that all of you who survived those times are just lucky to be alive! Party!

why do thoughts of BD with a huge head of hair,beads around his neck, fringe on the jacket sleaves, some skinny stix and a good groove going come into my mind.... the stix song, these are the best of times, playing in the back ground........

lets hope for some damn snow...

Originally Posted by mtnbiker/boarder

Maybe there is a chance that LH may chime in on the weather situation for this week....curious myself before making the trek north...

Since he hasn't been posting weather on here lately...

Originally Posted by fis

A second stronger wave looks to develop sometime Wednesday. This is the wave i’ve been hinting at for a while now on twitter and facebook. Last week this wave looked like it wanted to develop into nice little snow maker for us. Now it doesn’t look so good. Looks like it stays open and passes to the south and east. Only really bringing snows to Maine if that. However, I’d like to add that until we see where this front stalls and where this wave develops late Tuesday, further meaningful analysis should be withheld.

http://www.famousinternetskiers.com/...air-to-return/

I'm attending a wedding in NYC and looking for a place to ski on Sunday without going back to Boston first. Do I head to VT or should we hit somewhere in upstate NY? The only place in NY I've ever skied is Whiteface.

Originally Posted by neufox47

I'm attending a wedding in NYC and looking for a place to ski on Sunday without going back to Boston first. Do I head to VT or should we hit somewhere in upstate NY? The only place in NY I've ever skied is Whiteface.

what do ya got a ski streak goin rob? i think i'd just make a weekend of the wedding and have fun in nyc. it's not like there's much drive worthy skiing goin on anyway.

drove down to the beach today for a 930am paddle out. wind had just switched to a much more favorable direction and like two other folks shared the whole 2 miles of surfable beach. i was the 3rd and felt bad about crowding the place up

well conditions got better and better till i pulled off my suit in the parking lot 5 hours later at 230pm. place was deserted all day with sun and temps touching 60. even got a sunburn on my face. 5 days in a row and many hours. getting up at the crack to do it all over again. torture, pure torture i tell ya

rog

Anyone headed to Sweetgrass Production's premier in Boston tomorrow?

Originally Posted by neufox47

I'm attending a wedding in NYC and looking for a place to ski on Sunday without going back to Boston first. Do I head to VT or should we hit somewhere in upstate NY? The only place in NY I've ever skied is Whiteface.

Close to nyc not much is on yet unfortunately. Check in on hickory though- I have no idea of status. It's 4+ hrs north of here.

Edit- forget it. It's forecasting to be in the 40's for the week up there. No way.

It seems the temps can't get below 55 down here. It's been 60 for the past 2 weeks. Thurs looks like something might come down but it's just looking like slush.

Originally Posted by lynchdogger

From what I have heard . . . from friends who were there, is that all of you who survived those times are just lucky to be alive! Party!

I celebrated my 30th b-day at k-ton in 1988... at least that's what I am told. It was always the ride home that made you wonder wtf the next day. Definitely survived some scary moments, rides.

MtBB, I wish I could take credit for actually being that cool, then. The good groove, long hair and skinny sticks is right, but I was probably flying down with my Levis corduroy jacket unzipped, flapping free and in jeans...

Sorry if this is a repost. Seems like a pretty good deal, $35 for a lift ticket and lunch at Magic.

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Boston/Other/6524

Edit: just noticed this was my 700th post.

Originally Posted by DEVO

Sorry if this is a repost. Seems like a pretty good deal, $35 for a lift ticket and lunch at Magic.

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Boston/Other/6524

Edit: just noticed this was my 700th post.

Can't beat that...if if it ever snows around here. Though I feel funny buying cheap tix at Magic. A few years ago they had "bring a can of food for the food drive Wednesdays" and get a discounted ticket. I used to bring a few cans of tomato soup and pay full price. Speaking of soup, hopefully the Smokin' Bowl's folks will be back at the commissary this year.

So, Ms. Multiglisse and I are relaxing this evening and watching the classic, License to Thrill. While Plake is doing some stunt, she opines:

"You know, I could be a much better skier if it weren't for all the dweezils in the way."

Sunrise was pretty spectacular this AM. If 55` in Westchesta is bad ,what is 51` at 10:45 at the base of the Bush? Its also windy.

Originally Posted by lemmycaution

Close to nyc not much is on yet unfortunately. Check in on hickory though- I have no idea of status. It's 4+ hrs north of here.

Edit- forget it. It's forecasting to be in the 40's for the week up there. No way.

Unless we get some serious dumping, Hickory probably won't be open until after New Years. No snowmaking is a bitch.

Neufaux, upstate as in North of the City or up to the ADKs? Hunter should be open. Probably not a whole lot of terrain though. Gore will be open, same situation. Whiteface would be a bit better, but that's looking like a 5+ hour drive. Same with Kmart.

I'm with Rog on this one.

^^^ Huntah is not open - they even had to suspend snowmaking today due to temperatures.

Kmart is probably closest worthwhile skiing, and one could argue to what extent that is worthwhile at the moment.

yea NY skis areas are completely skunked at this point. hit me up if you want to grab beers in nyc though, pretty decent sized mag contingent in the area.

Temps down to 45` this morning with rain. Forcast calling for around an inch of sleet and snow through Wednesday. Bush will be hard pressed to get top to bottom by Sat. if they want more than 1 dull way down from the top. Seasonal programs begin this weekend so it will probably be a shitshow. Wish the 7 day was showing more promise.

This weather is starting to irritate me.

On a different note the "most interesting man in the world" lives in southern Vermont. Maybe near Magic ?

I thought he lived near Cannon?! (Get it...? Old Man of the.... nevermind.)


Temps are going to hit the teens this weekend, though.