New Member Introductions Thread

[bvibert]

Welcome to the forums GinoDelG and tomlane!

[chfriend]

Hi everyone, just moved over here from Snow Journal when I started reading threads regarding similar or same topics over here and realized that they didn't degenerate into a steaming pile of asparagus and besides, you have my favorite smiley in the entire world:

[bvibert]

Welcome chfriend. I wish I could say that none of our threads deteriorate into, well as you put it, a steaming pile of asparagus, but it does happen from time to time. Then again everyone needs a little spice every once and a while...

Where do you ski mostly?

[chfriend]

Originally Posted by bvibert

Welcome chfriend. I wish I could say that none of our threads deteriorate into, well as you put it, a steaming pile of asparagus, but it does happen from time to time. Then again everyone needs a little spice every once and a while...

Where do you ski mostly?

The asparagus thing is from an old board I used to read. There were seven of so random words that were set as censored, and asparagus was one of them (had to be spelled A S P A R A G U S to show) I can't remember any of the other ones, for some reason asparagus remains lodged in my head, even after I've been away for all these years.

I normally ride Wachusett, unfortunately nothing else in suitable driving range for a regular trip. I'm hoping hard as hell I can get out of my living situation and move of to VT by next season. Anyone have a winning lottery ticket they'd like to donate?

[swordy]

Hello fellow alpine enthusiasts,

I am a powder addict (snow) living in Fairfield County CT, but this doesn't stop me from driving to Northern VT for every snow storm (many thanks to my non-skiing wife, Interstate 91, Audi, Blizzak snow tires and my dirt bag friends).

In the 1950s my parents would trek from Brooklyn NY to Mad River Glen for the weekend. I grew up skiing MRG & Plattekill (NY), initially with leather boots and wooden skis with cable bindings (I was born in 1963). I estimate that I have over 1,000 days on skis.

I only go to VT when there is powder available, typically doing side country laps off the Stowe gondi. I always enjoy a quick break at the bench. I also hit the Rockies at least once a season and Mt Washington in April.

I was in VT weekend of 12/8 and again 12/15 - it was amazing for December, incredible base with perhaps the best early season off piste conditions I have ever seen. Here are some photos of my favorite run (from last year).

[MRGisevil]

Welcome, Swordy, and thanks for the photos!

[bvibert]

Welcome swordy, and thanks for the detailed intro!

[andyzee]

Originally Posted by swordy

I grew up skiing MRG & Plattekill (NY),

Great childhood!

[sledhaulingmedic]

Originally Posted by chfriend

The asparagus thing is from an old board I used to read. There were seven of so random words that were set as censored, and asparagus was one of them (had to be spelled A S P A R A G U S to show) I can't remember any of the other ones, for some reason asparagus remains lodged in my head, even after I've been away for all these years.

I normally ride Wachusett, unfortunately nothing else in suitable driving range for a regular trip. I'm hoping hard as hell I can get out of my living situation and move of to VT by next season. Anyone have a winning lottery ticket they'd like to donate?

Welcome to AZ. Yes, many of the same topics, many of the same characters, a little less wars.

[rocojerry]

The name Alpinezone is very familiar in my head, so I'm sure I've come across some posts in the past....

In the days when I had a seasons pass, every trip of course meant more bang for the buck -- but these last few years I've favored variety and better conditions and aimed for getting the most days in and spending less than the average season pass ($$$!), I haven't looked back yet but one day will 'settle down' with a mountain and call it home for a few years. Still aiming for 25-35 days each season, if my work and mother nature cooperate!

I've been writing my own trip journal for a few years, roco.telaetas.com , but it looks like maybe I should write to the Alpinezone bulletins more to share some of the conditions knowledge to a bit broader audience... and maybe find some more fantatics to hit the slopes with! For a while, I had a crew of people to go up north (VT, NH, ME) with, but unfortunately each year it dwindles... If I find myself at home, like I did this past weekend one more time when I wish I was out.... I may or hit the slopes alone, but for the best terrain it's always good to have a few buds with you.

I ski and snowboard, but at this point am better on one stick than two.... I've been giving some more thought to backcountry, telemarking or split-boarding, but at the time don't have the cash to fund either new hobbby(and I currently live in the east) so am enjoying the gear that I have (K2 Nemesis 165, some Salomon SP3's/SPX90's and Burton IonHDs/DriverX's) which seem to all be doing well and letting my younger brother borrow-have the older gear as he's a poor college kid...

I try to look out for every deal/coupon I can, but forecasts are the true decision maker for me.... Pray for deep, keep it cheap -- Rock out!

-Jerry