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Mar 30, 2008, 6:55 PM
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  Nassahegan, CT: 10/13 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT
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|  Ski Sundown - 3/30/2008 Date(s) Skied: Sunday, 3/20/2008, 2:10 am - 6:15 pm Resort or Ski Area: Ski Sundown, Connecticut Conditions: Soft bumps, bluebird, warm - high 40's Trip Report: The original plan today was to ski with my daughter, but she's been sick all weekend so I went solo. Hit the Nor'easter/Temptor bumps all afternoon. After a few runs, I chatted with Chris Sullivan and Brian for a while, again showing appreciation for the bumps. Then met up with powhunter and also WICKEDBUMPER and crew. Soon Brian joined us for a few runs as well as gmcunni and Mikey1. We all cut in some seriously radical lines. The lower kickers are gone as are the upper kickers, but the roller is still there allowing for some air opportunity if you want. Even got a run in with Jarrod Moss, Sundown terrain guy.. We thrashed until the closing bell. Brian rejoined Steve and me for the final few runs. We sat down right at about 6 pm for the final run and saw johnnypoach who came over for one final lift-serviced bump run after driving home from Loon this afternoon. A fantastic finish to the Sundown bump season. However, Chris Sullivan indicates they may open next weekend if the weather cooperates. Some good times were had at the mighty Sundown this season. The mountain has plenty of snow so I hope next weekend happens. I'll post some vid later. |
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Mar 30, 2008, 7:20 PM
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| Thanks for the report. I was really hoping to get out there today for one more day on the bumps. But Randi woke up this morning feeling like total crap. I didn't feel right taking off for the day to ski while she lied at home sick in bed. I guess I guess I am just a softy. I really hope they decide to open next weekend. Tim |
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Mar 30, 2008, 7:25 PM
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man i hope they open up next weekend. I kept having this salty discharge from my eyes today. not sure why until i realized i was missing a GREAT spring skiing day. glad you guys had a terrific farewell to their season. | |
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Mar 30, 2008, 7:33 PM
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| Nassahegan, CT: 10/13 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT
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Mar 30, 2008, 7:39 PM
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  Blue Sky Basin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Milford, CT
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Did they ever get pond skimming in? I didn’t have the heart to tell the ski sundown crew that they were never going to get that trench filled with water the way they were going about it. Did they really think the snow was going to hold water with out some sort of tarp? | |
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Mar 30, 2008, 7:55 PM
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Mar 30, 2008, 8:23 PM
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  Surfing AZ while waiting for snow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT
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| Great day of skiing, I just wish I got more time on the hill. It was nice to get some runs with my wife though. Quote:
__________________ Brian SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker 2008/09 Demo Days | |
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Mar 30, 2008, 8:47 PM
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 Cannon Mtn 10/11/2008 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT
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It was very gallant of you to stay home with Randi. Honestly.Quote:
 I'm happy that I was able to get back out today. Didn't have the radical experience you all did but even just the mellow cruising on the greens put a smile on my face. I only got out for 1 hr in the morning (exclusively on Sunnyside) and about 1.5 hrs in the evening.... and it was a bit challenging fitness-wise after being off skis (and pretty much all activities) for 6 weeks. The biggest challenge, however, was my lack of confidence. But it got better as the day wore on. Knee is achy but it was well worth it. I'm also happy to report that I love my new skis. Boots are still growing on me.
__________________ Carrie 2007-2008 ~ 20 2005-2006 ~ 2 2004 ~ 17 It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere. ~ Agnes Repplier Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. ~ Lance Armstrong Last edited by severine; Mar 30, 2008 at 9:02 PM. Reason: added more info | ||
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Mar 30, 2008, 9:43 PM
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| Nassahegan, CT: 10/13 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT
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High 40's, bluebird skies, and soft bumps. Days like this are few and far between.Awesome day. Good to ski with Gary who I only met briefly at Sugarbush last week. Guy rips and manhandles those Volkl 724 Pros through the bumps with little effort. And if anyone thinks a park rat like Jarrod can't ski bumps, the video will clearly show otherwise. Niiiiiiice rippin'. The radical on fire thrashing award goes to Mikey1 though. On fire today. Quick pace today for 4+ hours. I didn't realize how tired I was until I ate dinner. Now a few beers later and I'm about to fall over. Vid is compiling now so I'll force myself to stay awake until that's up. I rocked the knee flags today just for Pat. I hope next weekend happens, but if this was it, it was a rad way to end the official Sundown bump season. I wonder if johnnypoach is still up there toolin' around in the woods...  | |
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Mar 30, 2008, 10:21 PM
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| Nassahegan, CT: 10/13 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT
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| Vids YouTube still needs some more time to cook and the high res is still uploading. It's a big file at around 155 MB so it need another hour or so. Enjoy. High Res: Sundown - 3/30 YouTubage: Enjoy. |
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