East MF Coast 19/20.

[BGSTi_403]

A few more ADK pics from this past weekend

On Sat attempted Bennies Brook




Again weather was great, but snow conditions in the slide were catastrophically awful with every different kind of crust imaginable

I went one ledge up post the "Y" and after I stared at the glistening ACL eater above, decided thats enough of an adventure and it was time to turn around



Terrain is sufficiently low angle to where the skiing was fine

On Sun decided to go up Marcy

Having been trained to expect the typical summer weekend conga line, I was surprised there was hardy anyone up there despite the gorgeous weather - in fact there seemed to be more skiers than hikers that day

Reports from hikers coming down of strong winds and "all ice" were not true

I was able to skin up to within a couple of hundred feet from the summit to encounter peaceful calm and endless views

The skiing from the NE flank of the cone (albeit short) was a contender for best turns of the season with smooth chalky windbuff










On Mon wanted to explore the toll road slide on Whiteface




Its kind of funny that the ADK dog walking itinerary is 5+ mi each way




Once I got to the top of the road, I investigated the entrance and I think I got comfortable with that, but looking at the copious amounts of crust in the slide blunted my enthusiasm

So I went up to the top proper, basked in the sun, took a couple of pictures of the lake and then cruised down the road smugly passing the cross country skiers locked in ferocious snow plow in fear for their lives (feeling vindicated after they had smugly passed me on the way up )




Next time:

[Benny Profane]

Well, they were open since last Friday, so I guess they are well on their way to a “good” year.

And that certainly would be a wise move to jump into that. But, go ahead, but, just remember, if you want real shit, Southwest flies out of Albany.

[akokskis]

well shit, i'm still having fun skiing!

has stayed too warm round deez parts, but made for some soft and buttery terns toonite. added bonus, it's starting to be lighter out! sun is fun! skiing is FUN!

[JohnF]

BGS... Great pictures! You lucked out on the weather. How were snow depths and trail coverage?

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[Peruvian]

And that certainly would be a wise move to jump into that. But, go ahead, but, just remember, if you want real shit, Southwest flies out of Albany.

And Frontier flies direct from Burlington to Denver. So what’s your point? Even with a week vacation, I’d get 6-7 days out west. What do I do for the other 30-40 days I’ll ski this winter?

Oh right, I’ll stay within an hour of my house and find the softest snow available and ski powder damn near every weekend.

Some of us ski more than 6 days a year, Eeyore.

[danmelon]

Beautiful shots of the Daks, man.

[FussyDutchman]

^

+1 BG, way to take advantage of the conditions/wx window the last few weeks!

[Benny Profane]

And Frontier flies direct from Burlington to Denver. So what’s your point? Even with a week vacation, I’d get 6-7 days out west. What do I do for the other 30-40 days I’ll ski this winter?

Oh right, I’ll stay within an hour of my house and find the softest snow available and ski powder damn near every weekend.

Some of us ski more than 6 days a year, Eeyore.

Maybe you'd get off the plane, drive up and say, oh, what's this? Is this what they call snow? Because whatever you have close to your house right now ain't snow. I'm looking up at a Vermont mountain right now, and that ain't snow. It's fucking rained on mush.

Look at the forecast for next week, after that. This season is toast.

[ex-powderbroker]

And holy shit is it ever going to be warm in July!



I'm gonna hit this nice little refresh at Whiteface this weekend with my dad, thanks for the ticket hookup Timberridge!

[Peruvian]

Maybe you'd get off the plane, drive up and say, oh, what's this? Is this what they call snow? Because whatever you have close to your house right now ain't snow. I'm looking up at a Vermont mountain right now, and that ain't snow. It's fucking rained on mush.

Look at the forecast for next week, after that. This season is toast.

Maybe I'd get off the plane and wouldn't be able to drive up to the mountain at all.

Maybe try and look up at another Vermont mountain cause the one you see isn't the right one. By the way, have you been paying attention to the posts in this thread at all?

[Vt-Freeheel]

Thankful for the Adirondack pics and info, I've been looking across the border thinking about a drive over for a couple of weeks. I don't need to drive a couple of hours to tour for a couple k of jump turns.

Peruvian and I have our Saturday tour planned already, maybe an earlier start is all I am thinking.

Better than bunny banter

[Benny Profane]

Maybe I'd get off the plane and wouldn't be able to drive up to the mountain at all.

Maybe try and look up at another Vermont mountain cause the one you see isn't the right one. By the way, have you been paying attention to the posts in this thread at all?

Have you ever skied a real mountain?
The mountain I'm looking at is one of the highest in Vermont. You tell me where this powder paradise of yours is.

Exit: Actually, I have been watching this thread, hoping for something worth the drive. It's a whole lot worse than I expected. There's no fucking snow. Am I missing something? Listening to you guys is worse than the Killington snow report.

[Peruvian]

Have you ever skied a real mountain?
The mountain I'm looking at is one of the highest in Vermont. You tell me where this powder paradise of yours is.

I'm not sure of your definition of a 'real' mountain is but I have skied Mt Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams (WA), the Whitewater Glacier on Mt. Jefferson (OR), from the crater rim on Mount St. Helen's, W/B, Crystal/Stevens/Snoq Pass, PC/Alta/SB/etc, many of the Tahoe resorts, Vail/Copper/A-Basin/Star Peak/Taylor Peak/LL...... Should I go on?

I can't speak for VT-F but if you want to join our tour on Saturday, I'm actually willing to show it to you. I'll even bring a growler of Fiddlehead to share afterwards. Shoot me a PM.

Otherwise, STFU or you go back on ignore.

[Self Jupiter]

Well it’s a mess, ain’t it sheriff

[MyNameIsAugustWest]

Have you ever skied a real mountain?
The mountain I'm looking at is one of the highest in Vermont. You tell me where this powder paradise of yours is.

Hint: It's north of Rte 4.....

[t-the-east]

+whatever for BG, solid work and some ambitious days for sure!

VT and Peruvian, not sure where you guys plan on touring over here, but if the garden lot is full, you are welcome to park at my house anytime. It adds a whopping 1/8 mile each way onto the day...

ML stop by my store for some good NY brew on your way by after the face. Will probably be up there Sunday.

Lotta adk love around here lately

[Vt-Freeheel]

t-the-east

Thanks for the offer, we are touring in VT [even though bunny does't approve].

[t-the-east]

Gotcha, i misread your post. The offer stands year round. saves $10/day for parking or a shuttle.

I did hear somewhere that it was all rained on crud over there though in VT hopefully you guys find some real snow

[ADKmike]

Nice work! I did Wright ski trail last time in 2017 it's fun up and down!

Went on a little tour of Wright Peak.

Conditions were great with amazing weather and peak coverage - plenty of that packed powder that everyone is talking about with an inch of new snow on top.

I enjoyed the skiing and did a second lap of just the ski trail.

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[retirwntm]

if the garden lot is full, you are welcome to park at my house anytime. It adds a whopping 1/8 mile each way onto the day...

This could have totally saved me $10 about 10 years ago when I hiked my GF at the time into the gothics at night, I set up the tent and then she decided every noise was a bear coming to kill her. We hiked back out, I had to take her to mirror lake inn and get her massages and facials for the rest of the trip. Good times!

It is nice to remember all the good things about up there


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[BuzzardJam]

Some pics from Sunday. Bluebird, low wind, with fresh snow...Too bad it sucks so bad around here otherwise I would have said it was fun.

[ADKmike]

I'm gonna hit this nice little refresh at Whiteface this weekend with my dad, thanks for the ticket hookup Timberridge!

Nice, I'll be there with my dad as well. Yellow jacket white helmet per avatar...

[ex-powderbroker]

Some pics from Sunday. Bluebird, low wind, with fresh snow...Too bad it sucks so bad around here otherwise I would have said it was fun.

you said it!

[m2711c]

It's a whole lot worse than I expected. There's no fucking snow. Am I missing something? Listening to you guys is worse than the Killington snow report.

plenty of snow here, benny.... and it looks like more to come tonight.











or is this not far enough “West” for you?



Southwest does fly into Buffalo you know......

[m2711c]

pretty good fuckin’ soups too......