EAST COAST ROLL CALL - Turn it up to 11

**Laps** · 01-13-2018, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by akokskis

Kudos for the effort

but really dood, what were ya expecting? It's brutal out there

I was hoping that super grippy snow would make it at least skiable. North facing was shit, low angle south facing was actually kind of fun. Super grippy snow on top of ice.

**Greenstateofmind** · 01-13-2018, 02:22 PM

Top 3 Days of the Season at Smuggs today ripping groomers with 4 inches of supportive sand. Crowds didn't come out until 10. I wonder how hard their Holiday sales got hit with all of the other bigger resorts shuffling ticket prices. What a crazy snowpack reset. It's for the better anyway.

**cat in january** · 01-13-2018, 02:34 PM

now comes the waiting game

**JerseyDave** · 01-13-2018, 02:56 PM

Find the right pitch....on Marquettes.....this funk is actually really fun. Lemonade. Real New England funk. Still call it a pow day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5rzDDpWKsI

**ADKmike** · 01-13-2018, 04:38 PM

Whiteface did not suck today.

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**t-the-east** · 01-13-2018, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by ADKmike

Whiteface did not suck today.]

It was decent. I have never seen so many people there tho. ever. When we left at noon, there was zero parking and they were parking people out on the main road. Or triple parking. Just crazy

**JayPowHound** · 01-13-2018, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by ADKmike

Whiteface did not suck today.

Crotched did.. although at least the sun was out!

**ADKmike** · 01-13-2018, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by t-the-east

It was decent. I have never seen so many people there tho. ever. When we left at noon, there was zero parking and they were parking people out on the main road. Or triple parking. Just crazy

All dem free lift tickets they gave out for Chevy Owner Appreciation weekend.....

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**t-the-east** · 01-13-2018, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by ADKmike

All dem free lift tickets they gave out for Chevy Owner Appreciation weekend.....

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Holy shit really? That must be why they triple parked about 4 rows of cars.

Edit- on MLF weekend!? That is insane

**Benny Profane** · 01-13-2018, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Peruvian

You haven’t been paying attention or skiing this year, have you?

I bet vets has more days skiing the EC than you do so far this year.

I have 21. Just sayin. Now I'm driving west. Bye. Lots of luck.

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**jackstraw** · 01-13-2018, 06:25 PM

This sucks

**buttahflake** · 01-13-2018, 06:58 PM

Come on man, it’s fucking mid-January. Smoke a bowl, drink a beer. Take a lap.

**Peruvian** · 01-13-2018, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

I have 21. Just sayin. Now I'm driving west. Bye. Lots of luck.

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I can’t believe with that much time on the hill that you haven’t hit some of the fantastic powder we’ve enjoyed. Is Hunter getting out with the groomers too quickly?

**danmelon** · 01-13-2018, 07:08 PM

Probably not the best weekend to have booked a house on the north side. The fire n company is real nice tho. Less snow than in town here, but a little less destruction.

Touring spot was a no go Friday

Good xc in the woods today regardless.

Riding lifts and freezing balls off tomorrow (not complaining).

**HankScorpio** · 01-13-2018, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

Come on man, it’s fucking mid-January. Smoke a bowl, drink a beer. Take a lap.

Currently doing 2 of those 3. I let you guess which.

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**idahospud** · 01-13-2018, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Laps

Snow south of Burlingtron is dense and grippy. Heading up to check out the woods in a bit. Hoping to be surprised, as we lost about 2 ft of snow at my house.

Do I know you? Not many people know the true name of the City of the Future.

**smartyiak** · 01-13-2018, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

And you're stuck at shit hole Magic. Have fun!

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You’ve never really bothered me, but right now you just seem like one of those people who deserves a punch in the face. Total dick comments.

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**PhishingME** · 01-13-2018, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by jackstraw

This sucks

That's crazy. Hope it pays off in the spring.

**jackstraw** · 01-13-2018, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

Come on man, it’s fucking mid-January. Smoke a bowl, drink a beer. Take a lap.

That is where I take laps. So I can't take a lap! Hook me one of those shop lift passes

This is good

**FussyDutchman** · 01-13-2018, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by smartyiak

You’ve never really bothered me, but right now you just seem like one of those people who deserves a punch in the face. Total dick comments.

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Quoted for accuracy!

**bbergey** · 01-13-2018, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Greenstateofmind

Yea, Dave, I complain about the crust but the reality is that off piste skiing is pretty spectacular given it's the first week of January - there's a lot of snow. Maybe we warm up a bit for a day next week? Otherwise it just looks like cold and snow and that gets me all warm inside. I've only toured one day since the last rain event. I would guess the crust was about 3/4 of an inch above 2500' give or take and although I thought it may had dissipated over the weeks, it was very prevalent. That was on southwest facing slope. Gear choice may make a difference in dealing with the crust. I was on a very big, very heavy split and trying to maneuver through saplings was nearly impossible. Honestly, I enjoyed the tour more than the return. I've been wondering what kind of ski setup would be best for dealing with a thick crust layer.

Catching up - my wailer 112’s make the crust seem like it’s not there...

**Laps** · 01-13-2018, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by idahospud

Do I know you? Not many people know the true name of the City of the Future.

Quite possible. You have any Skirack connections?

**biggins** · 01-13-2018, 09:24 PM

2 buckle telein' the local National Park tomorrow. Should be extreme. Packing a 20oz of Mountain Dew and some Hot Cheetos in case things get out of hand. Check ESPN tomorrow night for the TR.

**idahospud** · 01-14-2018, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by Laps

Quite possible. You have any Skirack connections?

Not really, no. Bikes and engineering at UVM, though.

**Vt-Freeheel** · 01-14-2018, 08:52 AM

Nice drive yesterday, Site of the rope tow way back when

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Lots of snow left north of Montpelier. All of the fields in the Kingdom are wall to wall and 2' snowbanks abound. Got out Near Auger rd. driving across the hills from Parker Pie to Wolcott and found supportive crust over a foot of snow. Would be a great time to explore new zones with easy travel.

The Numinous movie did not disappoint and if you haven't seen it, do it. No chatter, good music and sick skiing and cinematography.
Unfortunately had to mis Ten Bends due to a late start after deicing the truck.