The Official 2/26 - 2/27 Storm Discussion Thread

[MRGisevil]

Originally Posted by KingM

That's funny because we just had a guest check in who uttered one of the most memorable lines ever a couple of years ago after a storm of about 18+ inches.

KingM: "How was the skiing yesterday?"

Guest (in grumpy voice): "It was alright, I guess, if you like powder."

There are actually people like that in the world? Wow... I feel a little bit sadder now.

[hammer]

Originally Posted by KingM

That's funny because we just had a guest check in who uttered one of the most memorable lines ever a couple of years ago after a storm of about 18+ inches.

KingM: "How was the skiing yesterday?"

Guest (in grumpy voice): "It was alright, I guess, if you like powder."

I'm actually surprised you don't hear that more often...I'd guess that the average "few days a year" resort skier would be more used to (and happier with) groomed hardpack.

[billski]

Originally Posted by hammer

I'm actually surprised you don't hear that more often...I'd guess that the average "few days a year" resort skier would be more used to (and happier with) groomed hardpack.

The consistency makes it entirely predictable which is exactly how they want it. And it's the least amount of effort expended to ski. "Low stress skiing".

Myself? I'd rather crash and explode in a crevasse three-feet-deep in powder and have to swim out.

Skiing, I tell my adult peer group, is nothing more than grown-ups playing in the snow.
For those who require a more lofty goal - it's good exercise, conditioning, strength training, tree-hugging, outdoors at all cost, back to nature experience. But for me, it's just playing....

[hammer]

Originally Posted by billski

The consistency makes it entirely predictable which is exactly how they want it. And it's the least amount of effort expended to ski. "Low stress skiing".

Myself? I'd rather crash and explode in a crevasse three-feet-deep in powder and have to swim out.

Skiing, I tell my adult peer group, is nothing more than grown-ups playing in the snow.
For those who require a more lofty goal - it's good exercise, conditioning, strength training, tree-hugging, outdoors at all cost, back to nature experience. But for me, it's just playing....

Based on my very limited experience, powder is harder to ski in but easier to fall on...

BTW, any reports? I'm seeing all kinds of stuff on the radars but no precip out of my office window.

[billski]

get KingM to sign in. I think it's just starting. The webcam in Lebanon NH shows light snow.

[tcharron]

Man, Accuweather is funny. I usually check for Bennington for the Crotched forecast, since I was on Stephies lappy and wanted to check, I went to Accuweather where she has Lyndeborough, NH in her bookmarks, about 15 minutes away. They claim 5" for us, WITH THE 'R" work in there. Wonder how that works. Go up the road, get 11", over here, 5...

I feel like I'm being repressed.

[from_the_NEK]

1/2 inch of wet+sticky here in St J. Should be good for bonding with the icy base. It is currently only accumulating on existing snow and not the roads...yet.

[nelsapbm]

It's been snowing in Burlington since 8 this morning, but doesnt seem to be amounting to much. The bulk of this storm is going to hit over night. Bring it!

[mlctvt]

Mount Snow's reporting 3" so far. Their webcams also show it's snowing heavy now.

[from_the_NEK]

Scott, Any updates? The storm looks like it is holding together quite well.