kearneyb
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We fly out on Friday for an extended weekend. Looks like some weather moving in Thursday to Saturday!
Just realized it will be three dads and three daughters.
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Just realized it will be three dads and three daughters.
Empty spring day at Belleayre today.
don
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I forgot to post these when I got back from Stowe earlier this month. The tail end of Feb and early March were very good. We didn't get any big storms but had a few days where there was a 3-6" of new.
solo exploration on the first day (Feb 27)
my youngest found this rock spot while we were looking around in a new to us area
youngest - back 3 off a side hit
this open area is found after doing some traversing - the snow was still in great condition. It gets a lot thicker but with all the snow it was like skiing a pump track.
youngest - side hit
These 2 shots show you never know until you go.
Typical Saturday and the parking lots were full, the lift line was a zoo and the trails were packed. I was skiing solo and kept to the woods to get away from the people. By mid-day the weather changed to thick clouds, windy and snowing. Trails started clearing and I was able to farm the sides of the main runs with low visibility and very good snow. Around 2:30 I explored some side gladed areas as the main trails were getting a little tracked and there was 3" of new in those fun areas my youngest and I found days before. The day went from meh to yeah!
solo exploration on the first day (Feb 27)
my youngest found this rock spot while we were looking around in a new to us area
youngest - back 3 off a side hit
this open area is found after doing some traversing - the snow was still in great condition. It gets a lot thicker but with all the snow it was like skiing a pump track.
youngest - side hit
These 2 shots show you never know until you go.
Typical Saturday and the parking lots were full, the lift line was a zoo and the trails were packed. I was skiing solo and kept to the woods to get away from the people. By mid-day the weather changed to thick clouds, windy and snowing. Trails started clearing and I was able to farm the sides of the main runs with low visibility and very good snow. Around 2:30 I explored some side gladed areas as the main trails were getting a little tracked and there was 3" of new in those fun areas my youngest and I found days before. The day went from meh to yeah!
My wife will be happy I remembered to apply sunscreen today.
Back to winter conditions at Belleayre today. Heard they're shooting for mid to late April.
kearneyb
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Gave up an amazing Saturday at home to sneak in another weekend on skis. Okemo this past weekend was a mess. Saturday only lower mtn fixed grip chairs ran with snow, sleet and freezing rain. Sunday the resort started on an hour delay and then was closed for the day just before 9am due to ice, downed trees and branches on lifts and trails. Today only 2 chairs (A-Quad and Sachem) and 2 carpets are open.
Killington still dealing with same issues and more power outages.
Two more weekends available. See how it goes.
Killington still dealing with same issues and more power outages.
Two more weekends available. See how it goes.
FYI, today is the last day for the early season price on Ikon passes.
tonyride
Don't piss off the red guy
I don't suppose there are any Dead Heads here who are interested in a pair of Grateful Dead skis. They're K2 skis with design by Lunatic Fringe with the Steal Your Face (Roses and skeleton) design? I bought them many years ago in Utah to replace the pair I brought out there to ski on that busted. I've skied most of the Rockies on them and I've even skied the Swiss Alps on those puppies and got a lot of interesting looks. If anyone is interested I'll post pics.
I'd love to hang them in the shop
tonyride
Don't piss off the red guy
I can use a rear wheel, want to barter? If you saw my post I busted the Stans rear hub on my hardtail this past Wednesday and I need a 29" boost. HG or MS, 6-bolt or Center Lock. If you have one laying around the shop we can do a swap.
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