Ski Sundown - 2/19/2006 (night, moguls)

**Greg** · Feb 20, 2006, 8:44 AM

Date(s) Skied: Sunday, 2/19/2006, 7:30 pm - 10:10 pm

Resort or Ski Area: Ski Sundown, New Hartford, CT

Conditions: Firm moguls, fresh manmade, hard pack, LGR; Clear, calm cold - in the teens.

Trip Report: I skied the bumps on Nor'easter at Ski Sundown last Wednesday with 2knees. I was sure that after Friday's rain they would mow them all down. Saturday's conditions report had no mention of moguls (perhaps that section of Nor'easter was closed) but Sunday's online report as well as the skiphone touted the bumps. Fellow AlpineZoner, Catul who skied there during the day Emailed me that there were indeed bumps on Nor'easter. In fact, he said, they looked like they weren't touched by a groomer over the weekend. The decision was made. Tonight would be endless laps on the bumps of Nor'easter.

The only lift running was the "B" Triple, but no matter as the place was empty. No more than a 2 or 3 chair wait and most were ski-on. As I made my way over the upper part of Nor'easter, I saw that pleasing "MOGULS" sign, and behind it, illuminated by the lights were some HUGE bumps. As I got to the top of the mogul run, I was amazed at how big the bumps were. Apparently they resurfaced over the weekend as many of the trees down the bump run were encrusted with blown manmade. Off I went.

The bumps were firm as expected given the rain on Friday and cold weather, but the top dressing snow filled in the run nicely and provided an edgeable surface to ski on. The manmade on top really made a difference and the bumps were SIGNIFICANTLY bigger than they were last Wednesday. Hard to believe that Connecticut has a bump run this good right now. Again, I really applaud the mountain for setting up this run. It's great to have a quality run to practice bumps on within a 25 minute drive from home!

Not much to report for the rest of the moutain, as I only did laps on Nor'easter; probably on the order of 17 or 18 runs. The upper part of Nor'easter was a mix of LGR, hard pack and some powdery manmade, as was the runout (Exhibition) back to the lifts. The mountain did a fine job recovering from Friday's rain.

A really fun night. Normally, for me, I would get a bit bored skiing solo, at night, on a 625' vert mountain, but the moguls made for great fun and challenge. I even strategically planned my runs so my final boarding of the lift was at 9:59 pm. Starting to get the hang of bumps more and tried to raise my hips, stand taller, and absorb and extend. Finally felt how proper A&E does indeed control your speed. Getting there...

Great job, Sundown! I love this little hill!

**ALLSKIING** · Feb 20, 2006, 9:26 AM

WOW..Out again. You look to be skiing more days then you thought this year.

I pray they keep those bumps for march!!

**Greg** · Feb 20, 2006, 9:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALLSKIING

WOW..Out again. You look to be skiing more days then you thought this year.

I pray they keep those bumps for march!!

Yup. Day 12. Not bad. You will note that all but one of my outings since the baby was born have been to Sundown. I'm psyched they're doing such a fine job this season. The better half has been very understanding of my need to ski. I try to help out more with the baby and give her time to escape as a result. There's a lot of snow on the mountain. I suspect the bumps will be there will into Spring.

2knees · Feb 20, 2006, 10:12 AM

way to get after it greg. Wife didnt get home till 8:30 so it wasnt worth going. wish i couldve made it.

**Greg** · Feb 20, 2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2knees

wish i couldve made it.

Likewise. I wish I could say it sucked and you didn't miss anything, but I'd be lying. Bumps were twice as big as they were on Wed. If they get some sun.......shweet. Lemme know if/when you try to head out there again.

riverc0il · Feb 20, 2006, 4:17 PM

nice greg. sounds like you are getting out more than you had expected this season with the new baby and all. you got more days than me now, i shall have to catch up

NHpowderhound · Feb 20, 2006, 9:02 PM

Riverc0il wrote

Quote:

nice greg. sounds like you are getting out more than you had expected this season with the new baby and all. you got more days than me now, i shall have to catch up

Catch up on skiing or having babies?
((*
*))NHPH

2knees · Feb 20, 2006, 10:13 PM

holy crap they got large. got out tonight for a few hours. what a blast. Troughs are pure ice now however. Just gotta stay on top.

**Greg** · Feb 21, 2006, 9:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 2knees

holy crap they got large. got out tonight for a few hours. what a blast. Troughs are pure ice now however. Just gotta stay on top.

Cool! Skier's right had some softer lines the other night. I did see some glare ice on skiers left. The bottom flatter section was signficiantly more icey than the upper/middle.

Feb 20, 2006, 8:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,283	Ski Sundown - 2/19/2006 (night, moguls) Date(s) Skied: Sunday, 2/19/2006, 7:30 pm - 10:10 pm Resort or Ski Area: Ski Sundown, New Hartford, CT Conditions: Firm moguls, fresh manmade, hard pack, LGR; Clear, calm cold - in the teens. Trip Report: I skied the bumps on Nor'easter at Ski Sundown last Wednesday with 2knees. I was sure that after Friday's rain they would mow them all down. Saturday's conditions report had no mention of moguls (perhaps that section of Nor'easter was closed) but Sunday's online report as well as the skiphone touted the bumps. Fellow AlpineZoner, Catul who skied there during the day Emailed me that there were indeed bumps on Nor'easter. In fact, he said, they looked like they weren't touched by a groomer over the weekend. The decision was made. Tonight would be endless laps on the bumps of Nor'easter. The only lift running was the "B" Triple, but no matter as the place was empty. No more than a 2 or 3 chair wait and most were ski-on. As I made my way over the upper part of Nor'easter, I saw that pleasing "MOGULS" sign, and behind it, illuminated by the lights were some HUGE bumps. As I got to the top of the mogul run, I was amazed at how big the bumps were. Apparently they resurfaced over the weekend as many of the trees down the bump run were encrusted with blown manmade. Off I went. The bumps were firm as expected given the rain on Friday and cold weather, but the top dressing snow filled in the run nicely and provided an edgeable surface to ski on. The manmade on top really made a difference and the bumps were SIGNIFICANTLY bigger than they were last Wednesday. Hard to believe that Connecticut has a bump run this good right now. Again, I really applaud the mountain for setting up this run. It's great to have a quality run to practice bumps on within a 25 minute drive from home! Not much to report for the rest of the moutain, as I only did laps on Nor'easter; probably on the order of 17 or 18 runs. The upper part of Nor'easter was a mix of LGR, hard pack and some powdery manmade, as was the runout (Exhibition) back to the lifts. The mountain did a fine job recovering from Friday's rain. A really fun night. Normally, for me, I would get a bit bored skiing solo, at night, on a 625' vert mountain, but the moguls made for great fun and challenge. I even strategically planned my runs so my final boarding of the lift was at 9:59 pm. Starting to get the hang of bumps more and tried to raise my hips, stand taller, and absorb and extend. Finally felt how proper A&E does indeed control your speed. Getting there... Great job, Sundown! I love this little hill! __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Feb 20, 2006, 9:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
ALLSKIING The Glen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 4,319	WOW..Out again. You look to be skiing more days then you thought this year. I pray they keep those bumps for march!! __________________ Dave 35 days 07/08 Season

Feb 20, 2006, 4:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,700	nice greg. sounds like you are getting out more than you had expected this season with the new baby and all. you got more days than me now, i shall have to catch up __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

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Feb 20, 2006, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
2knees Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,933	way to get after it greg. Wife didnt get home till 8:30 so it wasnt worth going. wish i couldve made it.

Feb 20, 2006, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
2knees Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,933	holy crap they got large. got out tonight for a few hours. what a blast. Troughs are pure ice now however. Just gotta stay on top.