Hunter Mountain - 12/8/2006

**Greg** · Dec 8, 2006, 7:53 PM

Date(s) Skied: Friday, 12/8/2006, 8:55 am - 2:50 pm

Resort or Ski Area: Hunter Mountain, New York

Conditions: Manmade powder, packed powder. Partly cloudy, cold and breezy.

Trip Report: Today was exactly four years to the day that I first skied Hunter. I pulled into the lot around 8:30 and picked up my pass. I was on the quad at 8:55 am. The two top-to-bottom offerings today were HBK (Hellgate --> Broadway --> Kennedy) or Belt Parkway. I took my first run on HBK. Hellgate was a bit chunky but edgeable. Broadway was a pleasure will some snowmaking freshening things up throughout the day. The snowmaking on Kennedy was rough and tended to blind you via goggle ice-up.

As I was getting ready to board the quad again I saw JimG. approach so we rode up together. At the summit we met up with Grassi21, but he said he wanted to do a solo run on Belt to get his legs under him. With the limited terrain, we figured we'd bump into each other again. Did another run on HBK and I felt much better this run. Jim and I did a few more runs on HBK and even one on Belt hoping to see Grassi. We eventually saw him boarding the lift and rode up with him. He wanted to do another run on Belt so we said we'd hook up again later. Unfortunately, we didn't see him again. Plenty of opportunies coming up Chris. Good to meet you though.

At one point near the summit, I heard my name called. Jim said it was dmc and we waited for dmc and fellow rider, Kevin. The four of us hit HBK a number of times in the morning. Very cool to see dmc ride. One helluva snowboarder, as was Kevin. I always have fun trying to keep up with the Hunter crew. Doug and Kevin split at noon and Jim and I headed in for lunch.

Took a leisurely lunch break and Jim and I headed back out for 1 pm. Surprisingly enough, we both had really great runs after lunch. The snow on Hellgate was getting chopped up nicely and some nice small bumps and lines were beginning to form. Skier's left at the steep turn on Hellgate is a great line! Broadway was also getting some nice lines with the snowmaking filling things in nicely. We also took another run on Belt still looking for Grassi. Belt was actually a lot of fun today. We saw that the snow piles had grown quite a bit throughout the day. The first 3 or 4 runs after lunch were awesome and everything was clicking for me. Then it was like I hit the wall and had a pretty bad run. Day 2's tired legs really set in. I told Jim one more for me.

I finished up at close to 3 pm with easily 15+ runs under the belt. No wait today at all. Ski on the quad all day. It was pretty cold today so I didn't bother getting a ton of footage, but I got a few vids of Doug and Jim and I'll put that together tonight or tomorrow. All in all, a really satisfying second day out. Great conditions, but the goggle de-icing on the lift after each run was a bit of a drag (thanks for the tip, Jim). Legs are shot tonight! Great day.

Grassi21 · Dec 8, 2006, 8:19 PM

Even though I only got in 5 runs on the Belt, I have to say I really enjoyed my first day of the season and first visit to Hunter. It was great to meet Greg and Jim and get at least one ride with them on the lift. The spirited debate on global warming did make me feel a bit uncomfortable but I got over it. lol

I was a bit disappointed in only doing 5 runs. But a two week trip in Paris, a delayed flight last night, a 5 am wake-up call today, fighting off a head cold, and new boots all did me in today. My first run was looked like pure trash and getting pounded by the snow guns was no fun. But I felt pretty good on runs 3, 4, and 5. Unfortunately the boots knocked me out today. I still have a bit of pain in my right lower leg, just below my calf. I need to do some fine tuning with my set-up before my next outing.

I'm looking forward to getting back out to Hunter on the 15th.

2knees · Dec 8, 2006, 9:05 PM

so what do you think they'll have open for next friday. Yes, i know, its pure speculation.

good report as usual greg.

**ALLSKIING** · Dec 8, 2006, 9:07 PM

Sweet guys!! Tough day at work fro me knowing you were making turns.

andyzee · Dec 8, 2006, 9:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grassi21

Even though I only got in 5 runs on the Belt, I have to say I really enjoyed my first day of the season and first visit to Hunter. It was great to meet Greg and Jim and get at least one ride with them on the lift. The spirited debate on global warming did make me feel a bit uncomfortable but I got over it. lol

I was a bit disappointed in only doing 5 runs. But a two week trip in Paris, a delayed flight last night, a 5 am wake-up call today, fighting off a head cold, and new boots all did me in today. My first run was looked like pure trash and getting pounded by the snow guns was no fun. But I felt pretty good on runs 3, 4, and 5. Unfortunately the boots knocked me out today. I still have a bit of pain in my right lower leg, just below my calf. I need to do some fine tuning with my set-up before my next outing.

I'm looking forward to getting back out to Hunter on the 15th.

Excuses, excuses

You don't need no stinkin excuses, we're all working on getting our legs back

Sounds like you guys had a good day, good for you. Hope we have more open for next week.

**Greg** · Dec 8, 2006, 9:25 PM

Video uploading...

**Greg** · Dec 8, 2006, 9:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2knees

so what do you think they'll have open for next friday. Yes, i know, its pure speculation.

They were making snow on Minya, Lower Crossover and Ike. I think Jessica reported snowmaking on Way Out too. I would expect at least those. Hunter's snowmaking is no joke.

Okay, here's a short 2 minute video featuring JimG. and dmc:

Hunter Video - 12/8/2006

Enjoy!

andyzee · Dec 8, 2006, 9:50 PM

Lookie here a regular Greg Coppola De Laurentiis

Looks good, can't wait to hit it. Thanks for the vid.

BeanoNYC · Dec 8, 2006, 9:57 PM

Nice TR and Vid, Greg. Looks like Jim's not sporting the yellow TNF anymore. Sorry I didn't meet up with you guys. I had fun at MS anyhoo.

**Greg** · Dec 8, 2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanoNYC

Nice TR and Vid, Greg. Looks like Jim's not sporting the yellow TNF anymore. Sorry I didn't meet up with you guys. I had fun at MS anyhoo.

Funny you mention that. Jim said his yellow TNF is his "cold-weather jacket".

It was pretty freakin' cold today so I'd hate to see the days when he wears it...

Dec 8, 2006, 7:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 9/20 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,982	Hunter Mountain - 12/8/2006 Date(s) Skied: Friday, 12/8/2006, 8:55 am - 2:50 pm Resort or Ski Area: Hunter Mountain, New York Conditions: Manmade powder, packed powder. Partly cloudy, cold and breezy. Trip Report: Today was exactly four years to the day that I first skied Hunter. I pulled into the lot around 8:30 and picked up my pass. I was on the quad at 8:55 am. The two top-to-bottom offerings today were HBK (Hellgate --> Broadway --> Kennedy) or Belt Parkway. I took my first run on HBK. Hellgate was a bit chunky but edgeable. Broadway was a pleasure will some snowmaking freshening things up throughout the day. The snowmaking on Kennedy was rough and tended to blind you via goggle ice-up. As I was getting ready to board the quad again I saw JimG. approach so we rode up together. At the summit we met up with Grassi21, but he said he wanted to do a solo run on Belt to get his legs under him. With the limited terrain, we figured we'd bump into each other again. Did another run on HBK and I felt much better this run. Jim and I did a few more runs on HBK and even one on Belt hoping to see Grassi. We eventually saw him boarding the lift and rode up with him. He wanted to do another run on Belt so we said we'd hook up again later. Unfortunately, we didn't see him again. Plenty of opportunies coming up Chris. Good to meet you though. At one point near the summit, I heard my name called. Jim said it was dmc and we waited for dmc and fellow rider, Kevin. The four of us hit HBK a number of times in the morning. Very cool to see dmc ride. One helluva snowboarder, as was Kevin. I always have fun trying to keep up with the Hunter crew. Doug and Kevin split at noon and Jim and I headed in for lunch. Took a leisurely lunch break and Jim and I headed back out for 1 pm. Surprisingly enough, we both had really great runs after lunch. The snow on Hellgate was getting chopped up nicely and some nice small bumps and lines were beginning to form. Skier's left at the steep turn on Hellgate is a great line! Broadway was also getting some nice lines with the snowmaking filling things in nicely. We also took another run on Belt still looking for Grassi. Belt was actually a lot of fun today. We saw that the snow piles had grown quite a bit throughout the day. The first 3 or 4 runs after lunch were awesome and everything was clicking for me. Then it was like I hit the wall and had a pretty bad run. Day 2's tired legs really set in. I told Jim one more for me. I finished up at close to 3 pm with easily 15+ runs under the belt. No wait today at all. Ski on the quad all day. It was pretty cold today so I didn't bother getting a ton of footage, but I got a few vids of Doug and Jim and I'll put that together tonight or tomorrow. All in all, a really satisfying second day out. Great conditions, but the goggle de-icing on the lift after each run was a bit of a drag (thanks for the tip, Jim). Legs are shot tonight! Great day. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Dec 8, 2006, 9:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
ALLSKIING The Glen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 4,380	Sweet guys!! Tough day at work fro me knowing you were making turns. __________________ Dave 35 days 07/08 Season

Dec 8, 2006, 9:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 9/20 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,982	Video uploading... __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Dec 8, 2006, 9:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
BeanoNYC Like a steam locomotive, rollin' down the track... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 4,346	Nice TR and Vid, Greg. Looks like Jim's not sporting the yellow TNF anymore. Sorry I didn't meet up with you guys. I had fun at MS anyhoo. __________________ ~Rich~

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Dec 8, 2006, 8:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grassi21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southbury, CT Posts: 3,548	Even though I only got in 5 runs on the Belt, I have to say I really enjoyed my first day of the season and first visit to Hunter. It was great to meet Greg and Jim and get at least one ride with them on the lift. The spirited debate on global warming did make me feel a bit uncomfortable but I got over it. lol I was a bit disappointed in only doing 5 runs. But a two week trip in Paris, a delayed flight last night, a 5 am wake-up call today, fighting off a head cold, and new boots all did me in today. My first run was looked like pure trash and getting pounded by the snow guns was no fun. But I felt pretty good on runs 3, 4, and 5. Unfortunately the boots knocked me out today. I still have a bit of pain in my right lower leg, just below my calf. I need to do some fine tuning with my set-up before my next outing. I'm looking forward to getting back out to Hunter on the 15th.

Dec 8, 2006, 9:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
2knees Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,133	so what do you think they'll have open for next friday. Yes, i know, its pure speculation. good report as usual greg.

Dec 8, 2006, 9:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
andyzee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Home Posts: 7,553	Lookie here a regular Greg Coppola De Laurentiis Looks good, can't wait to hit it. Thanks for the vid.

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