NE Roll Call 18/19

[ex-powderbroker]

Sure skis have been around awhile, but as a recreational activity probably about 170 years. So as a recreational activity, lifts have played a role in the sport for about 58% of the time.

#didthemath

[smartyiak]

X2....

DIPA

I got a DIPA in Skitistics with a minor in Slopeology from University of Dave and Benny?

[Timberridge]

Sure skis have been around awhile, but as a recreational activity probably about 170 years. So as a recreational activity, lifts have played a role in the sport for about 58% of the time.

And of this, what % is mogul skiing? Did the Vikings have moguls? Were they considered sacred breasts of Ullr to be worshiped and revered?

[smartyiak]

And of this, what % is mogul skiing? Did the Vikings have moguls? Were they considered sacred breasts of Ullr to be worshiped and revered?

Did they store them when pillaging or take them along on the ship?

[Timberridge]

Breasts of Ullr would be a great name for a mogul run.

Conditions report: Firm and perky

[biggins]

For Bottle: https://www.theonion.com/end-of-soup...ICWKVU3M7tz_SU

[jackstraw]

Conditions report: Firm and perky

Would that be a contronym?

[Timberridge]

Would that be a contronym?

I thought a contranym was like...firm and floppy?

[Goniff]

For Bottle: https://www.theonion.com/end-of-soup...ICWKVU3M7tz_SU

No, no. Warm snow requires cold soup, like this watermelon gazpacho.



While they are completely wrong about soup, this piece lower down seems legit:

PITTSBURGH—Saying that no characteristic was a better predictor of success in relationships, a new study released by Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Psychology on Thursday concluded that not acting like a total fucking moron is the most attractive quality one can find in a potential mate. “Our findings indicate that, far more than physical appearance, wealth, or education level, not being a total dipshit is the single most desirable trait for attracting a romantic partner,” read the study in part, adding that the data demonstrated a robust correlation between behaving like something other than an absolute dumbass and being viewed as a worthy companion. “Nearly all of our experiment’s participants reported stronger feelings of attachment toward persons who did not conduct themselves like they were too goddamn stupid to function even one day in society, ranking them significantly higher than those who seemed incapable of acting like anything but completely nonsensical fuckwits.” Although the study couldn’t definitively determine the reasons behind this phenomenon, it speculated that it might be the result of an evolutionary imperative driving people to not want offspring with shit-for-brains genes.

[biggins]

The Onion makes everything better, don't it?

[Greenstateofmind]

PITTSBURGH—Saying that no characteristic was a better predictor of success in relationships, a new study released by Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Psychology on Thursday concluded that not acting like a total fucking moron is the most attractive quality one can find in a potential mate. “Our findings indicate that, far more than physical appearance, wealth, or education level, not being a total dipshit is the single most desirable trait for attracting a romantic partner,” read the study in part, adding that the data demonstrated a robust correlation between behaving like something other than an absolute dumbass and being viewed as a worthy companion. “Nearly all of our experiment’s participants reported stronger feelings of attachment toward persons who did not conduct themselves like they were too goddamn stupid to function even one day in society, ranking them significantly higher than those who seemed incapable of acting like anything but completely nonsensical fuckwits.” Although the study couldn’t definitively determine the reasons behind this phenomenon, it speculated that it might be the result of an evolutionary imperative driving people to not want offspring with shit-for-brains genes.

Sig worthy....

[Vt-Freeheel]

If you skate up to Wunderbar...is that still skiing? Is that a non lift served lap?

WB closed today , CRP is a slide in.

[BigDaddy]

Handing out IPAs might be more entertaining....

From a currently ongoing graduation ceremony at Sugarbush...

[jackstraw]

I thought a contranym was like...firm and floppy?

Firm and perky = wonderful of course

Firm and perky = skiing hard pack big moguls, not so wonderful. Soft and floppy bumps...

[robrox]

Breasts of Ullr would be a great name for a mogul run.

Conditions report: Firm and perky

Maybe for some, others might prefer their mogul run to be called "Breasts of Skadi".

Conditions report: Shapely and firm

[Brock Landers]

WB closed today , CRP is a slide in.

Counts as a lap amirite

[Boreas]

Firm and perky = wonderful of course

Firm and perky = skiing hard pack big moguls, not so wonderful. Soft and floppy bumps...

Anybody can ski the late season sun crusted mushy bumps. It takes either a hero or a young gun to ski mid winter firm bumps. Snowboarders should take note, mid winter bumps are ice cold and most would prefer you not to plow your way through the troughs.

[licliclic]

anybody going for the peak passes that just went up? I'm based in Boston, trying to figure out if it's worth it to get it for half day/day trips to crotched (1.5 hrs away) and the occasional weekend to mt. snow/attitash/wildcat (3 hrs away)

[Timberridge]

Anybody can ski the late season sun crusted mushy bumps.

True, even Dave should be able to navigate those. Firm and perky bumps are another level.

[Self Jupiter]

anybody going for the peak passes that just went up? I'm based in Boston, trying to figure out if it's worth it to get it for half day/day trips to crotched (1.5 hrs away) and the occasional weekend to mt. snow/attitash/wildcat (3 hrs away)

I go with that and an ikon. Crotched access is key.

[Powder Pussy]

Crotched access is key.

[jackstraw]

The shitshow begins

https://www.instagram.com/mwacenter/...=1jxnkd6vs5m45

[powbmps]

I am skiing Stowe for the first time tomorrow, and at the risk of being ridiculed by the NERC regulars, I am asking for some tips/advice.

My 17 y.o. son is all gung-ho to ski the front four, but I would like to venture slightly off-piste as well. Traverse blindly out towards the notch from the gondola? Just bear skier's left off of Chin Clip? Hike from top of the quad?

GPS coordinates or Strava routes would be fantastic.

Thank you sirs.

[Vt-Freeheel]

Yes

[Boreas]

The shitshow begins

https://www.instagram.com/mwacenter/...=1jxnkd6vs5m45

A pit in the choke? Ski cutting without checking if someone is below? Sometimes I think Av 1 is more dangerous in the East than not having any avalanche training.