First EC roll call thread

**dipstik** · 02-23-2008, 11:23 PM

Cannon was killer today, per usual. Only a little bit of snow overnight, but just enough to play around in all morning. Glad I had the GS boards for the afternoon though.

**lionelhutz** · 02-24-2008, 11:19 AM

anybody ski p-kill this week? How was it.
Looks like another low pressure system will take a similar if slightly more northern track tues-wed. Could be another round of good to great snow for the catskills north. Wondering if there will be enough base to ski highmount.

**birdman829** · 02-24-2008, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by National Weather Service

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

A MODERATE WINTER STORM IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE NORTH COUNTRY ON TUESDAY
AND TUESDAY NIGHT. NUMERICAL MODEL FORECASTS INDICATE A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TRACKING EASTWARD THROUGH THE OHIO VALLEY TUESDAY
MORNING...AND THIS SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES
INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND BY LATE TUESDAY EVENING.

WIDESPREAD SNOW WILL LIKELY DEVELOP ACROSS THE NORTH COUNTRY LATE
TUESDAY MORNING...AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS. THERE IS AN OUTSIDE CHANCE FOR SOME
MIX WITH SLEET OR RAIN ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL
VERMONT DURING TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...BUT OVERALL PRECIPITATION
TYPE IS ANTICIPATED TO BE PRIMARILY SNOW WITH THIS UPCOMING STORM.

THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE A MODERATE SNOWSTORM ACROSS OUR
REGION. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS MAY EXCEED 6 INCHES ACROSS PORTIONS OF
THE NORTH COUNTRY BY LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL LIKELY MAKE FOR
SLIPPERY TRAVEL CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND THROUGH
MUCH OF TUESDAY NIGHT ACROSS THE NORTH COUNTRY. LINGERING SNOW
SHOWERS WILL LIKELY CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY...AND SOME ADDITIONAL
SNOW ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE ON WEDNESDAY ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE
WESTERN SLOPES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAINS AND IN THE ADIRONDACKS OF
NORTHERN NEW YORK.

That is all.

++++ANTIJINX++++

**andyC** · 02-24-2008, 03:00 PM

after Bolton today, I'm more than ready for that storm. groomers weren't as boiler plate as I expected, but that was about the extent of the riding due to the condition of the woods.

nice warm, sunny weather though.

**jepilot** · 02-24-2008, 04:06 PM

damn...Black Magic Extreme in 2 weeks...I'm going to die, but the people watching will also die...with laughter. Hopefully it's nice and soft by then.

**lionelhutz** · 02-24-2008, 04:16 PM

Hey philly mags-
anybody going to trek out to Phoenixville for the Banff Mountain Film Festival?

**jepilot** · 02-24-2008, 04:40 PM

when is that?

EDIT: Feb 29th and March 1. 7:30pm Colonial Theater, Phoenixville, PA. Maybe...I'm working both days, but even so, I've gotta see what my school work load will be. Would be cool to go rock climbing pre-film.

**i killed judas.** · 02-24-2008, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Hey philly mags-
anybody going to trek out to Phoenixville for the Banff Mountain Film Festival?

i was hoping to go. is there any form of septa that goes out to phoenixville though?

::knifes self in throat at thought of using septa::

**jepilot** · 02-24-2008, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by i killed judas.

i was hoping to go. is there any form of septa that goes out to phoenixville though?

::knifes self in throat at thought of using septa::

Yeah, you've gotta take the R6 out to Norristown Transportation Center, then take the 99 Bus toward limerick. It's like an hour and a half...ghey.

**Falldise** · 02-24-2008, 07:22 PM

Devils Fiddle was $$$ today. Amazing what some sun can do to the snow and my face.....

**i killed judas.** · 02-24-2008, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by jepilot

Yeah, you've gotta take the R6 out to Norristown Transportation Center, then take the 99 Bus toward limerick. It's like an hour and a half...ghey.

yeah fuck that. id rather take PATCO to NJ, get my car from my parents house, and then drive back over the bridge to Phoenixville.

This is what I'll do as long as my work load with school this weekend isnt too bad.

Unless there are any Philly mags going that wouldn't mind hooking me up with a ride? PM me if this is an option for any of you.

**uppernotmaster** · 02-25-2008, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Dexter Rutecki

Skied Magic today, was actually a bit disappointed with the amount of accumulation--I think there was more (before the rain) in NYC. But still, coming into the Black Line in the morning it looked almost pristine--just one track, and full coverage.
But what lurked beneath was different, and very difficult to deal with at any sort of speed. Particularly when I pre-released on the downhill ski halfway down (barely skied out on the remaining ski).
Still fun, but good edges were nice to have. Got to jump in some GS they had set in the afternoon until they pulled it, which was also sort of fun. And witnessed the end of bizarre altercation between patrol and some kids at the bottom at the end of the day with a kid yelling at patrol, "My name is 'suck my dick.'" He then went on to talk about how Magic isn't a 'real' mountain since it only has two chairlifts. Guess he's heading back to Killington?
Back to Mt. Slow tomorrow...

Where were you when this one ski action occurred? Bottom of the ledges on Blackline? I think I was waiting for you to clear out before heading down. Thankfully folks on the chair were telling me to wait or we could have had a real interesting introduction.

**Dudley** · 02-25-2008, 08:07 AM

Cross post but wanted to get this some visibility... Additionally, Ill be roadtripping through VT all next week if anyone wants to link up for turns (following snow or at the least, avoiding rain)

Bring your Bogner fartbags and 200+ retro boards, its that kind of race. Benefiting the Adaptive Sports Foundation we hold a memorial race every year for a friend who passed away in a car accident some years ago. There are discounted tickets and a STRONG Gulash the night after the race. Would love to have the turnout be strong as the race continues to gather momentum.

Details at www.remembermichael.com or PM me.

**Beast_Coast** · 02-25-2008, 08:48 AM

StrattOWN review:

After reluctantly giving my money to the American Ski Company for the past 10 years or so, It was a breath of fresh air to know that these pig fuckers were selling off their property and I could get anew pass and give my green to other mountains. Ding Dong the witch is dead .. Plus I was getting sick to death of Snow, Ktown, and Sunday River. Onward with Sunappee, Stratton, and Okemo

Anyhoo.. Always avoided Stratton, because to the snobby stigma and the "it's all cruisers and groomers" pitch... finally gave it a shot... absolutely thrilled that I did. Probably my new favorite Southern VT mountain. Lines weren't bad for a Saturday, snow maintenance is head and shoulders better than sucky Okemo. But it is all about the trees.. I think the snobby reputation this place has keeps the aggressive skiers and riders tearing up the shit of the other southern VT mountains... there were huge sections of trees on this hill right next to the lift that had completely untouched 6 inches of blower far and wide at 3:00 PM ON SATURDAY. well cut, well placed, untouched trees all over this mountain.. never seen anything like it 24 hours after a small storm.

2 hours from home too.. marked trees were good .. unmarked trees were fantastic.. glad I finally gave this mountain a shot, and plan on returning soon.

end blog

**Woodlandclown** · 02-25-2008, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

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So My Girl and I have really loved skiing together. We've grown with our love for the sport and have started to seriously question how we can live as attorneys in flatland Philly for more a few more years before we move to the mountains. In our growing love for skiing we've begun to want to merge it with our love for hiking and the Adirondacks.
Well last sat. we finally got our chance.

Awesome pics! As far as the moving to mountains--no regrets here! do it!

**Falldise** · 02-25-2008, 10:06 AM

I am hearing peeps that this storm midweek may be large for Northern Vermont

**SheSkisTrees** · 02-25-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Falldise

I am hearing peeps that this storm midweek may be large for Northern Vermont

Nah, it's going to be another "dusting to 2 inches" for us up here. Stay south, you'll be happier.

**gpcharles** · 02-25-2008, 10:27 AM

i definitely wouldn't want to be northern VT for this storm. the base is just too deep, and 8-16" of cold smoke just won't be that enjoyable without rocks and trees to snag your shit on.... i'd stay down south too

**2nd mate** · 02-25-2008, 10:49 AM

anyone going to be at Jay tues or wed? maybe thurs too depending on how things work out? look for hellbents and FKNA sticker on helmet and thule foil.

**grubbers** · 02-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Falldise

I am hearing peeps that this storm midweek may be large for Northern Vermont

what are you talking about? i saw people wearing shorts here on campus today, it is much too warm here for a big storm...

stay home

**Dexter Rutecki** · 02-25-2008, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by uppernotmaster

Where were you when this one ski action occurred? Bottom of the ledges on Blackline? I think I was waiting for you to clear out before heading down. Thankfully folks on the chair were telling me to wait or we could have had a real interesting introduction.

Just above that, I think. Chair wasn't moving at that point, so it couldn't have been me (I don't think, unless Red Chair could see me).
Like I said, still a fun day on an excellent mountain, just not what I had hoped. And pre-releases really screw your confidence.

**snobababunny** · 02-25-2008, 03:10 PM

Dexter, try Magic again. Maybe it's an aquired taste.

Speaking of taste, did you at least taste the HighLife at the bar?

**Dexter Rutecki** · 02-25-2008, 03:22 PM

No, I love Magic, that was the third or fourth day I've skied there this year, and I'll be back for at least a few more. Given how much snow there was through NY, MA, and CT I just thought there might be more at Magic. I think they got 2" less than northern NJ...
I was too busy making S'mores on the deck with my kids to hang at that bar, but I've done that in past years, too.

**samthaman** · 02-25-2008, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Beast_Coast

StrattOWN review:

After reluctantly giving my money to the American Ski Company for the past 10 years or so, It was a breath of fresh air to know that these pig fuckers were selling off their property and I could get anew pass and give my green to other mountains. Ding Dong the witch is dead .. Plus I was getting sick to death of Snow, Ktown, and Sunday River. Onward with Sunappee, Stratton, and Okemo

Anyhoo.. Always avoided Stratton, because to the snobby stigma and the "it's all cruisers and groomers" pitch... finally gave it a shot... absolutely thrilled that I did. Probably my new favorite Southern VT mountain. Lines weren't bad for a Saturday, snow maintenance is head and shoulders better than sucky Okemo. But it is all about the trees.. I think the snobby reputation this place has keeps the aggressive skiers and riders tearing up the shit of the other southern VT mountains... there were huge sections of trees on this hill right next to the lift that had completely untouched 6 inches of blower far and wide at 3:00 PM ON SATURDAY. well cut, well placed, untouched trees all over this mountain.. never seen anything like it 24 hours after a small storm.

2 hours from home too.. marked trees were good .. unmarked trees were fantastic.. glad I finally gave this mountain a shot, and plan on returning soon.

end blog

secrets out, fuck. oh and i have it from a very reputable source that this storm will completely miss northern vt, maybe a dusting, but not much at all.

**lionelhutz** · 02-25-2008, 04:49 PM

totally going to miss north.
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/btv/html/Sto...otalSnow.shtml
I'm so glad I have class and law school. So much better than touring some new powder.