[Greg]

Friday was Day 35 and I've officially hung up the skis. I told you all this would be an epic season! Here's my breakdown:

Mount Snow (1x): 11/25
Hunter (5x): 12/8, 12/15, 1/15, 2/9, 3/19
Sundown (15x): 12/10, 12/27, 12/30, 1/4, 1/12, 1/24, 1/28, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/26, 3/13, 3/21, 3/26, 3/30
Jiminy (4x): 12/21, 2/11, 4/1, 4/13
Sugarbush (4x): 1/19, 3/5, 3/6, 3/7
Magic (1x): 2/16
Berkshire East (1x): 2/23
Gore (1x): 3/16
Mad River Glen (2x): 3/8, 4/6
Killington (1x): 4/20

A few highlights:

• Met 18 new AlpineZoners this season! Many repeats.
• My goal was 30 days and I scored 35 so I'm thrilled!
• The Hunter 12/15 Gathering, 16 AZers + friends = 22 strong.
• While bittersweet, spring bumps at Hunter in December and January were fun.
• Wednesday night Sundown AZ gatherings
• ~175 bump runs on Nor'easter at Sundown!
• Got to the MRV three times; Skied a damn cold midweek at Sugarbush and MRG in March; April powder day at MRG!
• Probably some of the worst conditions of the season (certainly not their fault) but got to a new mountain this season at Gore.
• Scooped up powder remnants at Beast and Magic.
• Skied several new trails I've been meaning to hit inclucing Redline (Magic); Beast (B-East); Rumble, Spillsville (Sugarbush); Annapurna (Hunter); Paradise and Fall Line (MRG).
• Made several advances with my skiing, specifically bumps, including a tighter stance, standing a bit taller, better A&E, and a more aggressive line.
• Finished off the season on a ton of terrain at Killington with phenominal spring conditions.

All in all, my best season yet. However, what really made it memorable was getting my four year old on skis for the first time. She got in 8 days and progressed to riding the chairlift by Day 8. Most importantly is that she's looking forward to next season already!

2006-07: A Truly Epic Season!