Eastcoast Roll Call TwoTwo/TwoThree A Slow Start to a Big Finish

[Fenris]

Sunday River has closed trails due to bear activity in recent years, particularly when the bear was spotted with her cubs on a weekend.

They are gonna get a shitty wake up from Dopplymayr if they don't get moving soon.

[buckethead]

k today was aok!
spring has ruled

[m2711c]

agreed.






fact.

[anotherVTskibum]

Saddleback today was incredible. If that's all you needed to know, skip ahead to the photos now.

The snow report suggested groomer skiing until around noon, and I think it was actually around one when the ropes came down for the best stuff. I started the day on the Bent Chets, quickly went back to the truck for the GS skis. Between wide open (Grey Ghost), narrower and twisty (Red Devil) and featuring a sustained legit pitch (Tight Line), there was more fun groomer skiing to be had than I expected. Tight Line was decidedly firm, having not been groomed last night.

After a lunch break, I headed back out on the BC100s. The ungroomed section of Royal Coachman had mostly softened (and been opened), so I started looking for other ungroomed stuff off the Rangeley quad. I found a lot of pretty good skiing, some trails more bumped up than others, and a lot of fun skiing trying to stay out of the shady spots and dodging protruding rocks and stumps and such.

Then it was time for the really fun stuff. I saw someone making turns down Family Secret as I headed up the upper (Kennebago) quad, and it had clearly softened. After one run of that, it was over to the Casablanca glades, which had finally opened. The traverse over was a bit of work, but I figured that since the people ahead of me kept going, there must be something worth the effort out there. I ended up dropping into Casablanca 4, and yes, it was well worth the effort.

While the snow continuing to soften didn't help the traverse in or the cat track out, it kept most of the skiing in Casablanca pretty damn good. A few more glade laps, plus one down Warden's Worry, included the company of a guy I had met on an earlier lift ride; he headed down to refuel and hydrate, and I managed to get three or four more runs in up top before my legs begged for mercy (and I'm guessing patrol probably closed that Casablanca pod for sweep). One of those laps was to Muleskinner, and while I wasn't sure it was going to be worth the effort on now-manky traverses in and out, it certainly was. If there's another trail like that in Maine, I haven't skied it.

[ex-powderbroker]

Whole lot of beauty going on the last couple of pages.

Is anyone at Tremblant or looking to be this weekend?



should be wall to wall and pretty empty, would be nice to see some folks on this side of things before making pilgrimages south.

[danmelon]

New Hampshire was money today

[MyNameIsAugustWest]

New Hampshire was money today

Tres bien!

[danmelon]

Tres bien!

Big shout out to cat in Jan for getting the ball rolling on this one. Great day touring around with him and non-mag G. Good people!

ETA Cat n G booting

[Bottleman]

Saddleback today was incredible. If that's all you needed to know, skip ahead to the photos now.

The snow report suggested groomer skiing until around noon, and I think it was actually around one when the ropes came down for the best stuff. I started the day on the Bent Chets, quickly went back to the truck for the GS skis. Between wide open (Grey Ghost), narrower and twisty (Red Devil) and featuring a sustained legit pitch (Tight Line), there was more fun groomer skiing to be had than I expected. Tight Line was decidedly firm, having not been groomed last night.

After a lunch break, I headed back out on the BC100s. The ungroomed section of Royal Coachman had mostly softened (and been opened), so I started looking for other ungroomed stuff off the Rangeley quad. I found a lot of pretty good skiing, some trails more bumped up than others, and a lot of fun skiing trying to stay out of the shady spots and dodging protruding rocks and stumps and such.

Then it was time for the really fun stuff. I saw someone making turns down Family Secret as I headed up the upper (Kennebago) quad, and it had clearly softened. After one run of that, it was over to the Casablanca glades, which had finally opened. The traverse over was a bit of work, but I figured that since the people ahead of me kept going, there must be something worth the effort out there. I ended up dropping into Casablanca 4, and yes, it was well worth the effort.

While the snow continuing to soften didn't help the traverse in or the cat track out, it kept most of the skiing in Casablanca pretty damn good. A few more glade laps, plus one down Warden's Worry, included the company of a guy I had met on an earlier lift ride; he headed down to refuel and hydrate, and I managed to get three or four more runs in up top before my legs begged for mercy (and I'm guessing patrol probably closed that Casablanca pod for sweep). One of those laps was to Muleskinner, and while I wasn't sure it was going to be worth the effort on now-manky traverses in and out, it certainly was. If there's another trail like that in Maine, I haven't skied it.

The only comparable in NE I can think of for Muleskinner is Fall Line at MRG before the ice storm. What a frickin run.

[Vt-Freeheel]

Nice work getting to the bowl from MTL, was looking at a West Side Story yesterday but my usual suspect LJ was out and I didn't feel the Solo energy.

I was out in time Sunday to catch the Easter Bunny laying eggs



Got one, single Jolly Rancher



Finally figured out why some skiers have a snowboarding girlfriend



Come on kids, stay in your lane, don't stop in the lanes, no zorro'n




Groomed too late yesterday, 8:45 headed to town for a rat trap, was mush from lap one




Chased down Surface who was spraying on RC





Moby Dick lives on, with a 5/7 closing date announced last weekend I expect he has some time left




I met ClubhouseBMX Sunday, he said I look familiar and after a bit said "I just put my finger on it" and asked for change. Nice to put another face to a handle.


Bucket does seem to find the emptiest of trails, I should employ him on busy Saturdays to find the kook free trails.

I hope powbmps gets that 3 dialed before Superstar Daze

[buckethead]

^^^ stein's looks built to last, if a wee bit deformed
i was looking for crowds yesterday, i swear . the lots were pretty full.
trails not so much

New Hampshire was money today

nice! looks prime

[buckethead]

Apparently I picked the wrong time to finally get the Covids

crap! sorry to hear.
hope symptoms minor and that you shake it fast.

[Boosh]

I'm loving all the spring stoke on here so this sad news comes with an extra heavy heart today:

Not sure if other's have seen this posted around on social media yet, but Jay Peak lost a long time lifty and all-around genuine guy the other day, Michael Pfaff, the crew chief for the Bonnie quad.

If you've skied at Jay any time over the past 15+ years, chances are you ran into Mike bumpin' chairs at some point throughout the day. His positive attitude, kind demeanor, wacky sense of humor, and strong work ethic epitomized the Jay culture; he was the heart and soul of the lift ops team and worked tirelessly to make sure everyone enjoyed their time on the mountain. If you were ever lucky enough to be lined up for first chair on a powder day and witness him waive the pirate flag, you know what a special moment that always was too.

I couldn't believe the news when I found out last night, I had just chatted with him on Sunday afternoon as he was running the show per the usual. I remember wishing him a Happy Easter, and him returning the sentiment and commenting how beautiful of a day it was. I will definitely miss his smile and witty banter as I load the lift from now on.

This is truly a tough loss for the whole Jay community, and my heart goes out to anyone who knew Mike, he was a special person and touched the lives of so many. Tell your friends you love them, and I hope everyone continues to have a fun and safe spring season.

[danmelon]

damn sorry to hear.

Jay has such a special and tight vibe, I'm sure this is hitting home for a lot of people.

[Bottleman]

Sad to read. Condolences to all who knew him. Sounds like a special human and we need more of those on this Earth we share.

[buckethead]

very sorry to hear boosh...so sad and so sudden. sending my condolences to all feeling his loss.

[jhyatt]

Not sure you can read the screen grab but the dude is legend. I don't ski at Jay that often but I totally remember this guy. That's crazy he worked there 10 years and doesn't ski or snowboard.
Super cold or snowing but no hat.
It's characters like this guy that make skiing what it is. Thanks dude.



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[Doremite]

RIP. Dude was all about good +++vibes every time I came across him. I thought of him Monday when he wasn’t working the Bonnie. Didn’t hear the news until Monday night. Wishing his family the best. Fack. Please consider donating anything you can spare. He bumped chairs and slang pizzas so I can’t imagine they are rolling in dough. Gotta keep your sense of humor, right???

https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-pfaff/donations

[savemeasammy]

Mike brought the stoke and definitely made an impact. I have many great memories of Jay, and he is absolutely one of them. There is no way his family was ready for this, so I was happy to make a small contribution.


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[Bottleman]

crap! sorry to hear.
hope symptoms minor and that you shake it fast.

Thank you!!!!! I seem to be doing better but my partner in crime is a few days behind me. Hoping there's some snow left next week

[WaistDeepGroomers]

So tragic to see. That pirate flag pic always stays with me as the most epic shot. Happy to contribute to the cause.

Also have to say Steve Wright is a stand-up guy and really knows how to make a ski hill feel like a community. RIP

[danmelon]

Thank you!!!!! I seem to be doing better but my partner in crime is a few days behind me. Hoping there's some snow left next week

if the bottles get desperate you could always head up this way. Tremblant is open until the 23rd but the party really starts after it closes. Usually goes for a while for hiking. Feel better soon!

[Bottleman]

if the bottles get desperate you could always head up this way. Tremblant is open until the 23rd but the party really starts after it closes. Usually goes for a while for hiking. Feel better soon!

Much appreciated! If not for the sudden onset of Saddleback fever we would have been up that way already!!!

[Peruvian]

Fussy D and I will be at Sugarbush on Saturday so keep and eye out. Once the snow gets too sloppy we will be grilling in the lot.

[jackstraw]

^when a tele skier and a snowboarder hang together at the hill it gives the world hope for peace and harmony.