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

Originally Posted by SummerSux

I remember this TR from, wow, 4 years ago now.
Really awesome pics that capture the "spicey-ness" well.
Nice re-hash Ro-Blo

ya, time flies. spicy-ness is the funz. specially when the hill tilts at 45-55 degrees and is littered with "can't miss a turn or yer fucked" hazards. love late season for that.

em and i are riding the 15 miles into portsmouth today at 1230 cuz she has a meeting for a bit. ride that sweet carbon beauty of yers over to exeter and meet us for the ride in. nice day for an easy 30 miler between surf sessions. call me if yer interested, we're walking to a cafe for coffee now.

ro-blo

Killington update according to KZone:
http://www.killingtonzone.com/forums...=34914#p476872
"Awesome bumps and great soft snow but the snow only goes up to the top of the lower headwall. There's no point in hiking above that. It's an 'S' and it won't last too much longer although the snow that is there appears quite deep when you are on it."
"Glad I got out there today. Those blackflies do draw blood though. "
*****
Sounds worthwhile for one last visit, since I can't drive up early enough today to hit up Tux, but I can leave early enough for K, plus it's sort of on the way. (Sort of...)

Originally Posted by BGSTi_403

rudeness - could this possibly be you?




Are you by any chance the Canadian gentlemen with S3s who was asking me if anyone had been up Chute? I was skiing down and had a blue fleece, grey pants and a black helmet

yess!!! how cool, thanks man!! yup, and you are the dude with the bulgarian accent? Salomon Shoguns?

Man, did i make a lot of sluff come down the chute, i was stoked!! too bad my girlfriend was SLEEPING over at lunch rocks and missed my rad descent... great day

Originally Posted by therudeness

yess!!! how cool, thanks man!! yup, and you are the dude with the bulgarian accent? Salomon Shoguns?

Man, did i make a lot of sluff come down the chute, i was stoked!! too bad my girlfriend was SLEEPING over at lunch rocks and missed my rad descent... great day

LOVE THE SLUFF! was the booter we set still there from monday? looks like you were following a similar path. altho with new slab and moderate danger, i was setting it a bit climbers right along the buttress from where you were i think.

did yer gal have a good time?

rog

yeah, weather was PERFECT to bring a first-timer up. cloudy and drizzle the whole drive there and the sun came out just when we pulled into PN around 11am, about 20 min after I got a text from TC telling me it was bluebird up high (=

warm enough in the bowl that she could just chill out. i told her that lunch rocks would be a party (like the photos in the visitors centre) so she was a little disappointed to be the only one hanging out there, but i was pumped to see the place so empty. i said 30 skiers, but that was like the total number of skis i saw on backpacks the whole day.. maybe 6-8 people in LG at a time max?

there was an upside down bootpack through the choke but pretty much nothing above that (that i saw)...

plenty of this.. she got the idea that guys always carry their gals skis... :/



top of the chute, really nice.. some old tracks, maybe yours



into the gnar.. the "crevasse" is not a big deal and i skied right over it



after my run.. sorry for the pic quality.. sun was beaming



special thanks to the couple from long island and their apple device.. us canucks gotta count on the kindness of stangers ya know!

the top of chute skied the best on monday fer sure. mark and i couldn't believe the corn quality. i may just lap that and skiers right variation tomorrow with a coupla full laps to feel the ease of gravity.

funneh about guys carrying gals skis. had a girlfriend like that once. she was great to let me carry her skis and push her with my hand on her ass up big climbs on the road bike. was always a win/win for us both. i'd get a killer workout and she'd giggle with happiness. other girlfriends, not so much. twas always the "hardcore" girlfriends that tended to suck as partners imo.

rog

How long do you guys think MW will hold on this year? Being newly unemployed I now have time to head up during the week. But I've got to work on the wife, who will most likely view driving up to NH as a silly and unnecessary thing compared to searching for a job (which I'm doing almost 24/7 at this point). I've already played the "I need to re-group after being laid off card," which didn't work.

Great bluebird day in the bowl yesterday! Not too many people -- and that's the way I love it.

Originally Posted by bern43

How long do you guys think MW will hold on this year? Being newly unemployed I now have time to head up during the week. But I've got to work on the wife, who will most likely view driving up to NH as a silly and unnecessary thing compared to searching for a job (which I'm doing almost 24/7 at this point). I've already played the "I need to re-group after being laid off card," which didn't work.

nuther few weeks, at least. just gotta not mind fitting lots o turns in short/small spaces. lots of lil bits o vert adds up to lots of vert. all how you look at it.

rog

Originally Posted by buckethead

you found good folks to show you around...a couple of friends and myself had the pleasure a few years back...crap! i think it's been eight!

talking about last weekend at jay, this might have been worth skiing after all. skiers left. zoom in on the tracks and it looks like it was some fun was had...

Pretty bony for my tastes, but ask me again when I have a set of dedicated rock skis, and I might change my tune. Who knows, my Gotamas are getting well on their way after a few late spring skinning days at Mount Sunapee and closing weekends at both Kmart and Jay.

Originally Posted by buckethead

and the morning walk last sunday...you may be one of the skiers on haynes? people pop up in other people's pics all the time around here.
...yes, this is what passes for quality skiing time at present

I was in the lineup for first chair on Saturday morning, did fifteen or so laps on the hamster wheel, and looked toward the tram shack to see if I saw anyone on their way up Northway. I didn't spot anyone all day, but I must not have been looking closely enough... so my skins stayed in my pack. Not sure how many people were out Saturday vs. Sunday, but I realize now that I should've just head up there anyway.

Oh well, live and learn.

- Andrew

Dirt farming Bellaeyrre. I'm done for the yearAttachment 115480

Still getting it done. Road update?

Originally Posted by PhishingME

Still getting it done. Road update?

Search Jong. http://mtwashingtonautoroad.com/

Not worth until open to summit and if they don't hurry won't be worth it at all - for skiing at least.

Monday morning turns on High George did not happen. Just another Monday now . . . Will there be anything left or is it done for me?

Wild Browns active early. Smallies very aggressive on the Champlain tribs. Landed a nice rainbow on a dry last night after sunset.
Fishin's been good.

Back in March on one of the few pow days we got, I lost my contour in mittersill. I knew what trail it was on, but we just couldn't find it that day in the snow. I hoped for the best knowing it was water resistant and that there'd be a very slim chance someone else would stumble upon it.

Fast forward 2 months and I found myself with a free Saturday. I decided to pack up the car and head up to poke around in the woods and see what was there. I hiked about halfway up the hill and found the trail I knew it should be on. I was poking around with a stick, moving downfall and seeing if it got buried. I was looking for maybe a total of 10 minutes, and I look to my left to see this waiting for me:



I was so stoked; I'd been very optimistic that I could find it, but actually seeing it I was amazed. I opened it up and everything seemed to be ok, battery didn't leak, no signs of water stains/etc. Got down to the care, drove to the super market in Lincoln and bought rice and zip-lock baggies and let it sit for 2 days.

I powered it up last night, and everything works!!!

Here's a quick clip of me being a dumbass. My goggles had fogged up real bad and I couldn't see shit even without them on.


Sorry for the crappy quality, I didn't render it correctly last night.

Still stoked I found this thing!!

Originally Posted by Anospa

Back in March on one of the few pow days we got, I lost my contour in mittersill. I knew what trail it was on, but we just couldn't find it that day in the snow. I hoped for the best knowing it was water resistant and that there'd be a very slim chance someone else would stumble upon it.

Fast forward 2 months and I found myself with a free Saturday. I decided to pack up the car and head up to poke around in the woods and see what was there. I hiked about halfway up the hill and found the trail I knew it should be on. I was poking around with a stick, moving downfall and seeing if it got buried. I was looking for maybe a total of 10 minutes, and I look to my left to see this waiting for me:



I was so stoked; I'd been very optimistic that I could find it, but actually seeing it I was amazed. I opened it up and everything seemed to be ok, battery didn't leak, no signs of water stains/etc. Got down to the care, drove to the super market in Lincoln and bought rice and zip-lock baggies and let it sit for 2 days.

I powered it up last night, and everything works!!!

Here's a quick clip of me being a dumbass. My goggles had fogged up real bad and I couldn't see shit even without them on.


Sorry for the crappy quality, I didn't render it correctly last night.

Still stoked I found this thing!!

Nice dude! Gotta be stoked about that. Hope the thing works still.

DaveVT nice lookin fish.

Sweet stoke by all and enjoying the reading...
DaveVT great pic of you, your boy and that trout... really cool pic......hope to get up to TC's for some fly fishing soon...

Anospa... know the feeling .. dropped TC's camera a few years ago down here in pa and couldnt find it at all...pissed at myself i rented a metal detector and went back the next to find it.. found it and was stoked...TC got his camera and pics back and i saved $$$$$$$......super find for you, should head to a casino and play some cards with the good luck.....

Lynndogger .. your house sounds cool..Pics anywhere on here? you do all the work yourself? fixing up a house is a never ending project...rebuilt mine when i bought it for a year straight before moving in...still working on shit 8 years later.....good luck with it.....sounds like a great but time consum,ing project.....

Awesome trip and first experience rudeness!!!

Falling asleep at Lunch Rocks, not a place I would want to fall asleep. (look out above).

I had the continuing stuff to deal with which involves managing my late mom's duplex in MTL. Tenants are moving out and I'm trying to speak to them. Didn't see them on Saturday, heard them come back in the middle of the night. Waited until 11am on Sunday to knock on their door...after 3 knocks, they say, "we're sleeping, come back later.." The @&%$@&% Left for MSS and started skiing on the last lift served trail in the East. T-shirt skiing weather (I'm not big in skiing in shorts). A couple oversize guys were riding shirtless...unfortunately no girls didn't the same, but some had short shorts.

I surprised myself by skiing the same trail for 5 hours straight, non-stop. What a beautiful day.

The fat lady hasn't song yet...MSS will be making the call next Thursday about next weekend. Can they do it? There were some thin spots, but there is a good amount of snow on top, so maybe with some work they can make it for one last weekend.

Next week, I'll be back in MTL trying to rent out an apartment. If any MTL maggots are interested, I can offer a maggot discount. PM if anyone is interested.

LD- I have lived and owned 3 houses from the early 1800's. Lots of work but enjoying and living in the history is great.

Bkrbrdr- I remember when that happened, the rare occassion of a 50" storm in NJ.

DaveVT- nice fish, I have done the same with my son, he goes wild having the shoulder mounted view of the take in action.

Season is done for me unless the rd opens with snow or we get new snow. Time to start focusing on some fish.


Did a TR of the weekend here:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...high-in-the-EC

prime skiing, with lots of hiking

Originally Posted by MadPatSki

Falling asleep at Lunch Rocks, not a place I would want to fall asleep. (look out above).

LOL yeah i was thinking the same, but we found a big rock to shield anything that might be rollin'



I saw a BIG one come down the chute one last year, so i'm always hyper aware (=

TC - Nice pics from the fields! Looked like it was a good time.

The 13 pitch is still skiing real nice, took 2 laps on Saturday. One smallish mandatory air in the middle added to the fun.
Quick hike from the lot = low pain/high gain ratio for those still looking for turns.

Originally Posted by weeble

Yup, you got it! That week was the highlight of my season, and getting to meet you and Woodcorps was some of the most fun I've had on skis. With the big March warmup, I only made it up to Jay once more, last weekend. I'll definitely drop you a line when I'm up there again next season.

- Andrew

Well, we're glad you had such a good time! Looking forward to next season so we can take you exploring even more.

Originally Posted by buckethead

you found good folks to show you around...a couple of friends and myself had the pleasure a few years back...crap! i think it's been eight!

We were starting to think we scared you off and when you finally make the trek back, we couldn't be there. Next time!

Originally Posted by weeble

I was in the lineup for first chair on Saturday morning, did fifteen or so laps on the hamster wheel, and looked toward the tram shack to see if I saw anyone on their way up Northway. I didn't spot anyone all day, but I must not have been looking closely enough... so my skins stayed in my pack. Not sure how many people were out Saturday vs. Sunday, but I realize now that I should've just head up there anyway.

Oh well, live and learn.

- Andrew

I was wondering if you ended up meeting other mags just by chance. Too bad.

Originally Posted by weeble

I was in the lineup for first chair on Saturday morning, did fifteen or so laps on the hamster wheel, and looked toward the tram shack to see if I saw anyone on their way up Northway. I didn't spot anyone all day, but I must not have been looking closely enough... so my skins stayed in my pack. Not sure how many people were out Saturday vs. Sunday, but I realize now that I should've just head up there anyway.

Oh well, live and learn.

- Andrew

there were a bunch of mags on line for opening bell (though i was still on the road, doing my best impression of guy-with-tourettes after taking a wrong turn with the hill in sight )
not sure about the am, but by saturday afternoon northway was discontinuous...i think vermonter was the preferred route. we saw a few folks heading up that route before we took the trek ourselves).
when in doubt ask for change. if you get a confused look, best to give one one back

Originally Posted by thin cover

Did a TR of the weekend here:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...high-in-the-EC

prime skiing, with lots of hiking

nice!

Originally Posted by SheSkisTrees

We were starting to think we scared you off and when you finally make the trek back, we couldn't be there. Next time!

haha, certainly not by you guys, but by the drive to the top of the state (which really isn't so bad without making wrong turnsi was actually also there for the last 4 days of lift-served last spring - though only a flatlander like me would drive the 3.5+ hours for one last chance to ride chairs in the rain.



hopefully I'll get to experiance an actual winter day at Jay one of these years!

Originally Posted by buckethead

haha, not you guys, but the drive to the top of the state.

i was actually also there for the last 4 days of lift-served last spring - though only a flatlander like me would drive the 3.5+ hours for one last chance to ride chairs in the rain.

hopefully I'll get up there on an actual winter day one of these years!

To be fair, you do have a long drive. Rain can be good, keeps the snow soft and the crowds at home. But you really should come back on a powder day!

^^ agreed! i'll give a warning when that (pow) day comes

more of what passes for quality ski time for me:
quite the contrast:

saturday may 5 2012

Originally Posted by thin cover

So we headed north to complete the loop out

friday april 22 2011


pic courtesy vt-freeheel