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polski · Apr 10, 2008, 3:55 PM

Pretty sure I'm not done yet but I'm somewhere in the high teens, which likely is my most in one season. This despite not being able to get out at all from Jan. 2 to Feb 26 because of incredible workload. Quantity far exceeded expectations given work commitments.

Highest quality season yet, except I won't try to compare with 1984 when I lived in Germany and made several trips to the Alps. Last year was slightly better than this for # and type of powder days though as I had a great run from Feb-April '07.

Highlights include:

skiing on my birthday for the first time, second week November at Sunday River (my earliest season start ever)

maiden voyages to Stowe, SB/Mt Ellen and Magic. Skied my first double black, Liftline at Stowe (though I found certain single blacks at MRG considerably more difficult). Loved skiing Lower FIS at SB/ME one day and Lower Antelope at MRG the next, couple of classic New England trails right there. Awesome mix of midwinter/leftover pow and spring conditions plus overall great vibe at Magic a few weeks back.

truly skiing with my sons rather than just chaperoning them on the hill

getting more competent and confident in the woods

first earned turns, local NELSAP hill

Tuesday's epic spring skiing at MRG and various personal "firsts" in what I think totaled five days there this season (so far ...). Absolutely love the place and the challenges is holds in store.

While I'm taking stock of things, here's the top of my to-do list: First-ever visits to Sugarloaf (maybe this year but it's a long shot) and Burke. And getting good enough to be able to ski Paradise at MRG. edit: and the Slides at WF.

I also want to hit that ski hill in northern Alabama someday, just because it's there.

and oh yeah, somehow I've never skied out West. Definitely have to rectify that situation. Before Alabama.

Apr 10, 2008, 3:55 PM	#51 (permalink)
polski Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NE MA Posts: 93	Pretty sure I'm not done yet but I'm somewhere in the high teens, which likely is my most in one season. This despite not being able to get out at all from Jan. 2 to Feb 26 because of incredible workload. Quantity far exceeded expectations given work commitments. Highest quality season yet, except I won't try to compare with 1984 when I lived in Germany and made several trips to the Alps. Last year was slightly better than this for # and type of powder days though as I had a great run from Feb-April '07. Highlights include: skiing on my birthday for the first time, second week November at Sunday River (my earliest season start ever) maiden voyages to Stowe, SB/Mt Ellen and Magic. Skied my first double black, Liftline at Stowe (though I found certain single blacks at MRG considerably more difficult). Loved skiing Lower FIS at SB/ME one day and Lower Antelope at MRG the next, couple of classic New England trails right there. Awesome mix of midwinter/leftover pow and spring conditions plus overall great vibe at Magic a few weeks back. truly skiing with my sons rather than just chaperoning them on the hill getting more competent and confident in the woods first earned turns, local NELSAP hill Tuesday's epic spring skiing at MRG and various personal "firsts" in what I think totaled five days there this season (so far ...). Absolutely love the place and the challenges is holds in store. While I'm taking stock of things, here's the top of my to-do list: First-ever visits to Sugarloaf (maybe this year but it's a long shot) and Burke. And getting good enough to be able to ski Paradise at MRG. edit: and the Slides at WF. I also want to hit that ski hill in northern Alabama someday, just because it's there. and oh yeah, somehow I've never skied out West. Definitely have to rectify that situation. Before Alabama. Last edited by polski; Apr 10, 2008 at 4:56 PM.