Recent content by bobbutts

I used to get cash in Salem 5 envelopes from my (long deceased now) grandparents for presents back in the 80's. Surprise memory trigger there.

BG's grumbling only makes me like Otten that much more. I was an ASC fanboy in HS and College

I like having Tenney available because it's so unpopular it's like a private ski area. Anyone who re-opens it better be in it for the love and have deep pockets. I'd predict it won't re-open, and on the outside chance it does, it closes again within 5 years.

I drink plenty at other times, but I just don't find it appealing during my ski day. On a rare occasion I'll have one beer if it's an extended lunch break and lazy ski day with others, but I can take it or leave it for sure even then. Most days I'm out there getting dehydrated and...

You guys would enjoy La Quinta in Springfield MA. They let babies in the bar at midnight.

Trying to influence the casual non-scientific type about climate change has been scummy in general whether it's coming from Al Gore or the Koch Bros or BG. They are arguing politics in a scientific debate.

The best skiing on powder days is often found at places that aren't household names. Having umpteen high speed quads and a rabid following isn't a great formula for endless powder turns. The line cutting pass (despite them claiming it's not that) would piss me off when I'm waiting extra time...

Pretty good. The only thing that Wawa wins at is starter jackets and jeans per acre.

It makes me nuts that they don't have lights to the summit. Who wants to ride slow lifts in the cold and dark all night? Crotched gets my business instead. I would like to try those zip lines, looks cool.

Mac doesn't have bumps.

Style and fit and stuff like how many vents and pockets and where they are is probably most important for this type of jacket, all highly personal. I like going to a place like Killington road where there are plenty of shops to comparison shop and try different brands.

Or you can get 3 full weekdays walk up rack rate at Whaleback for $28x3=$84 or two weekend days at $45x2=$90 You could go 5 Mondays or Tuesdays at Dartmouth Skiway @ $20/day There are other less expensive areas out there that are offering great skiing.

Safety is not really a priority for most people, especially under 30. Nobody put blame on trophy for every kid culture yet. I'd say having generation where the losers think they're just as good as the winners contributes to people ending up in situations they're unprepared for.

nearly illegible scan that Puck it posted in another thread