Where Are You In The Pack?

highpeaksdrifter · Aug 27, 2007, 8:22 PM

When skiing with a group of skiers with relatively equal skills, who you ski with often, at a mountain that you all know well, where are you most comfortable in the pack. Out front, somewhere in the middle or bringing up the rear.

I like to be out front or close to it.

**Greg** · Aug 27, 2007, 8:27 PM

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Originally Posted by highpeaksdrifter

When skiing with a group of skiers with relatively equal skills, who you ski with often, at a mountain that you all know well, where are you most comfortable in the pack. Out front, somewhere in the middle or bringing up the rear.

I like to be out front or close to it.

Another cool thread topic from HPD! My ideal group size is 3-5. I like to be somewhere in the middle with some occasional stints in the front and rear.

Grassi21 · Aug 27, 2007, 8:37 PM

I'm typically bring up the rear. On one of the bump runs at Sundown I would typically go first and bail out half way down. Then I would watch 2knees, Greg, and bvibert do their runs. I figure if I watch long enough it will rub of on me.

ERJ-145CA · Aug 27, 2007, 8:44 PM

I'm usually skiing alone, not many people off work on weekdays. I'm not complaining in any way, skiing on weekdays rocks.

skibum1321 · Aug 27, 2007, 8:56 PM

I'm usually way out in front of the group. I tend to be the guy waiting at the bottom of the trail

Sky · Aug 27, 2007, 9:21 PM

HEH! It depends on who I'm skiing with.

If it's Dozer...in front.

With my kids....it depends...the 22 yo likes to push the envelope...so he makes it interesting.

With WaLoafer and the other race team members...meh, I may start in front, but I finish near the back.

It's all good.

kcyanks1 · Aug 27, 2007, 9:38 PM

I have fun following people (though would rather not be last) ... it seems reasonably often I'm leading the way (the times when I'm the one who knows the mountain better, or at least knows the particular run better)

Hawkshot99 · Aug 27, 2007, 11:57 PM

Depends on the group. With my main ski buddy we were always swapping, one would lead choose the trails then switch it up for the next run.

With my other friends who don't ski as often I am always the leader as the fact that I ski more often means I know all the trails, even at places Ive never been to before.

2knees · Aug 28, 2007, 8:43 AM

I just like to have a good amount of space between me and anyone in front of me. other then that, it doesnt make much of a difference to me.

hammer · Aug 28, 2007, 8:45 AM

When I'm with the family, I always try to stay in the back, that way I can help to pick up the pieces if someone yardsales...

Aug 27, 2007, 8:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
highpeaksdrifter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Warming Earth Posts: 3,229	Where Are You In The Pack? When skiing with a group of skiers with relatively equal skills, who you ski with often, at a mountain that you all know well, where are you most comfortable in the pack. Out front, somewhere in the middle or bringing up the rear. I like to be out front or close to it.

Aug 27, 2007, 8:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grassi21 First MTB Outing Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southbury, CT Posts: 3,337	I'm typically bring up the rear. On one of the bump runs at Sundown I would typically go first and bail out half way down. Then I would watch 2knees, Greg, and bvibert do their runs. I figure if I watch long enough it will rub of on me. __________________ '04-'05 - 2 days '05-'06 - 11 days '06-'07 - 20 days '07-'08 - 19 days Namaste you guys!

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ERJ-145CA Belleayre Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 495	I'm usually skiing alone, not many people off work on weekdays. I'm not complaining in any way, skiing on weekdays rocks. __________________ 1977-1986: 40-50 days total 1987-2005: 0 days 2005/2006: 3 days 2006/2007: 26 days 2007/2008: 39 days Bromley

Aug 27, 2007, 8:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
skibum1321 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 1,349	I'm usually way out in front of the group. I tend to be the guy waiting at the bottom of the trail __________________ Fear should be treated like fire - it's a good thing that can keep you warm but it can also burn down the house

Aug 27, 2007, 9:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
kcyanks1 Sugarbush Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,128	I have fun following people (though would rather not be last) ... it seems reasonably often I'm leading the way (the times when I'm the one who knows the mountain better, or at least knows the particular run better) __________________ -Kenny

Aug 27, 2007, 9:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sky Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Central Massachusetts Posts: 914	HEH! It depends on who I'm skiing with. If it's Dozer...in front. With my kids....it depends...the 22 yo likes to push the envelope...so he makes it interesting. With WaLoafer and the other race team members...meh, I may start in front, but I finish near the back. It's all good.

Aug 27, 2007, 11:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hawkshot99 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 1,801	Depends on the group. With my main ski buddy we were always swapping, one would lead choose the trails then switch it up for the next run. With my other friends who don't ski as often I am always the leader as the fact that I ski more often means I know all the trails, even at places Ive never been to before. __________________ 19 Rossi Mutix-175 Scott Mission- 178 Scott P3- 178

Aug 28, 2007, 8:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
2knees Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,949	I just like to have a good amount of space between me and anyone in front of me. other then that, it doesnt make much of a difference to me.

Aug 28, 2007, 8:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
hammer Mona Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: at a computer Posts: 2,198	When I'm with the family, I always try to stay in the back, that way I can help to pick up the pieces if someone yardsales...

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