EAST COAST ROLL CALL #9 Find the time to ski those lines!

[BGSTi_403]

Just noticed this:

https://www.groupon.com/deals/ride-and-ski-n-e

Looks like decent value at $26...

[neufox47]

You may jest, but I bought the econo "Mini" version of the S4 specifically because top-of-the-line phones are too big to fit in the pockets of my Dynafit tights/pants.

Jonathan drills holes in his phone to cut weight.

[MyNameIsAugustWest]

Cardigan ski trails got a serious buffing today. 40 volunteers lopped, sawed, did gully repairs and built waterbars.

Got to get over there this year. All I hear is great things from people that have done it.

[nugget136]

went up whiteface tonight to ski some icy patches. Sketchy...but fun!!

[Jonathan S.]

Jonathan drills holes in his phone to cut weight.

Oh yes, fond memories of those modding days:
https://www.wildsnow.com/2180/scarpa...-skiing-boots/

Much more boring these days though -- just put holes in your daughter's 529 for the latest & greatest (i.e., lightest) gear.

Speaking of such matters, which boot is accounting for most of the weight as pictured here: size 18.5 rear-entry alpine downhill boot for a 5 yr old girl versus size 26 stiff carbon fiber alpine touring race boot?




Serious technical q though for the weather whizzes.
I've been looking at the Okemo overnight temps in the hopes of some add'l snowmaking windows so that I can skin up preseason McSludge on Wednesday.
Tuesday has been looking marginal yet still okay, currently fx to dip down to 28:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...7#.VkqS5XarTak

But when I look at my own backyard, almost 3k' vert lower and however many miles due south, eight degrees ... colder?!? --
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...A#.VkqTanarTal

Killington is also fx for 28:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...2#.VkqS7narTak
... so it isn't just an mistake with where I clicked on the map for Okemo.

Sure has seemed cold here in the mornings (every weekday is now dawn patrol for Kindergarten), but colder than Central VT at elevation?!?
(And in case you're wondering, yes, I have looked into a home snowmaking machine, especially since we have a long section of our backyard up against a very protective treeline that keeps snow longer than anywhere else in town for a little xc ski lane.)

[Generalstark]

^^ Cold air sinks and warm air rises....

[Jonathan S.]

^^ Cold air sinks and warm air rises....

Well, yeah, but on that kind of scale ... just seems really strange to have that much of a differential.

Meanwhile, guns are still on this morning at Okemo.

And check out this video from the new snow reporter making some impressively good turns in what had to be some "variable" conditions yesterday:

[lionelhutz]

Well, yeah, but on that kind of scale ... just seems really strange to have that much of a differential.

On a massive scale under the right conditions---which generally occur between October and January. 10 to 20F degree differences are nothing.

[Jonathan S.]

On a massive scale under the right conditions---which generally occur between October and January. 10 to 20F degree differences are nothing.

Thanks -- and our local wx guru concurs:

https://www.facebook.com/WesternMass...al_comments=22

could be the cool air settling down into the valleys, cold air is very dense, and so valley locations can be colder than higher elevations during the cold season.

Now if only I could convince the college-owned golf course behind my house to install snowmaking for some early-season xc skate skiing!

[retirwntm]

Jonathan needs this:

[Kirby]

Tremblant is still opening on the 20th. Might take a rip up there to have a look see.

They've postponed their opening day too. They're saying November 26th now.

[danmelon]

They've postponed their opening day too. They're saying November 26th now.

Ah yeah thanks! This weekend was looking sketchy weather wise. There's an ongoing thread on zoneski where they are updating openings:

http://www.zoneski.com/forum/topic/2...ver-2015-2016/

[Peruvian]

Looking to share my Killington 2fers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Anyone interested?

[cat in january]

State Theater Portland 11/21 Warren Miller movie-anyone going?

Free tickets to Smugglers Notch, Sugarbush, Burke for $20

[D-Roc]

State Theater Portland 11/21 Warren Miller movie-anyone going?

Free tickets to Smugglers Notch, Sugarbush, Burke for $20

Damn Id love to go, but cant swing it...still in rock mode lol

id dig a free ticket to Burke and Smuggs

[cat in january]

You have been having an impressive year D-Roc.

I will look around for left vouchers if I stay to the end unless you want me to sponsor someone at the door.

[Peruvian]

Morning from Big B.

[Jonathan S.]

Okemo is so into grooming that they groomed for CTSmith and me today even though they aren't opening until next week.

[lynchdogger]

^^^ sliding on snow! It's so close! Can ya feel it!? Got the fever for the flavor! Woot!

[D-Roc]

^^^ sliding on snow! It's so close! Can ya feel it!? Got the fever for the flavor! Woot!

Woot! +1

[D-Roc]

You have been having an impressive year D-Roc.

I will look around for left vouchers if I stay to the end unless you want me to sponsor someone at the door.

That would be mighty white of you Mr. Cat lol

Been having a great year...Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Red Rocks...already planning next years festivities! lol

[prsboogie]

Another boutique ski company officially gone,

Worth Skis

November 5 at 10:05pm · Edited ·

Hello Worthy folk!

For the last four years, we have had the privilege of serving up skis that fit the way you ski. The response has been more than we could have hoped for. While we are humbled by the interest and support we have received for the brand, we have also come to realize that, in order to be viable, it needs more than we can give.

Today, we are announcing that we are discontinuing the company. But to honor the Worthy and the community that created this effort, this announcement does not mean the end for the shapes you helped to birth! We have licensed our two most-loved shapes, the Magic and the George, to Whiteroom Skis in Hardwick, Vermont. Vin Faraci, the proprietor of Whiteroom, builds each pair by hand in his workshop right here in Vermont, and his creations are simply stunning.

Many of you know that our desire was always to bring our idea full-circle, back to Vermont. Worth was founded on the idea of Eastern-born designs for Eastern skiers. We have always wanted those designs to be built here, as well. With this agreement, we have closed that loop.

We will be keeping the Facebook page alive, with the regular stoke and ridiculous photography you have come to expect on the daily, courtesy of Worth's co-founder, and Jedi of the backcountry, Dalton Harben. Stay tuned for more of his inspiring trip reports and jaw-dropping footage to disrupt your workday this winter.

We hope that you will continue to help keep Eastern skiing, and Vermont's special place in the sport, by continuing to support local brands. With this change, we are doing our part to make sure that the dream we started with has become the reality. Eastern skis, designed for Eastern skiers and made by Eastern skiers, right here in Vermont. The dream is real. Get after it.

[aspiring ski bum]

The many Magic devotees have been hacking off the punji sticks for years. The trees (and trails) are in the best shape they've ever been in.

On another note, Goniff and I scoped out some incredible backcountry spots today including the way in and out so we don't have to call the VSP to come rescue us. Trip totals were 8.9 miles and 2500 up and 2500 down.

If you don't mind me asking, where? Always looking for new spots to tour in the Southern VT snow belt! Thank you in advance.

[yellofin]

^ pm Benny he knows all the special GPS coordinates he's a magic local

[Vt-Freeheel]

You have been having an impressive year D-Roc.

I will look around for left vouchers if I stay to the end unless you want me to sponsor someone at the door.

A couple of my friends snapped up 40 bush tickets at a showing in CT, qBurke would be nice.