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  1. Powderhound21

    The 'tourist' is back.

    After my trip back in late June (I found some snow as well), Im scheduling another trip up to VT. Putting it short, I have two options. Mid- December or Late January. The tricky part is that I can find many resorts for Mid-December weeks, but Nothing seems to be coming for Late January. Common...
  2. Powderhound21

    Another 'Will there be snow' thread.

    Not sure if any of you guys remember me. Im the one fron down south that came north for the First week of november (Which was priceless, awesome time.) So, yet again, Im starting another of my (ridiculous?) "Will there be snow?" threads. The family has a place booked at Sunday River, ME for...
  3. Powderhound21

    Snowshoe,WV - 10/25/05

    A few pics and a brief summary of my evening yesterday. We left town at 3:40pm, as soon as the bell rang. Not long after we got west of town, we were greeted by snow. Traveling north, we saw a steady moderate snow, nearly all the way to marlington. Not a thing on the ground. Until you get...
  4. Powderhound21

    It Snowed!

    Want to report that today it snowed and sleeted for a good 3 hours while at school. No accumulation, but an excellent start!!! Currently it is 35 degrees with light mix and 20mph winds. A windchill of 24! Temps to dip to 27 tonight. Plan to make snow if all goes right. :beer:
  5. Powderhound21

    Heavy Thunderstorm Snow in Vicinity

    Stupid northeasterners!!! ------------------------------- Hot Springs / Ingalls Last Update on Oct 22, 12:00 am EDT Heavy Thunderstorm Snow in Vicinity 50°F (10°C) Humidity: 94 % Wind Speed: SE 3 MPH Barometer: 29.88" Dewpoint: 48°F (9°C) Visibility: 0.15 mi...
  6. Powderhound21

    I need input

    As many of you know, I have a trip up there to smuggs. Ill be there for the first week of November. I realize I will be riding on the first possible week as the last week of october would definately put me out. I need input and best bets. Im not wanting crap like "youre insane, theres not gonna...
  7. Powderhound21

    Temp drop will lead to alpine snow

    Check this: ------------------------- Rain; windy in the afternoon High: 46° F Low: 29° F ------------------------- That is for the killington base. They have a 3000' vertical. Temp drops 4 degrees for every 1000'. This would equal out to about 34 degrees at the summit. I foresee...
  8. Powderhound21

    Need Bindings

    Im looking for a set of snowboard bindings. Ratchet-tighten, no color preference. Size 9 boot. Max pay- $40. Thanks.
  9. Powderhound21

    Heck Yes!!!

    Latest forecast from the NWS for my area. It may not be as sweet sounding to you as it does me, but remember, I live down south. (Averag this time of year is 75/50) Showers and 37? Uhhhhmmm, I might get some [insert magical word]! :beer: :lol: Oh man. This is crazy! I feel high now.
  10. Powderhound21

    Opening Dayz

    Ive looked all over. No opening days posted yet. And its already september :angry: . Anyone got any NE openg days yet?
  11. Powderhound21

    A guide to Forum Posting

    LMFAO! :lol: http://uploads.ungrounded.net/188000/188612_Posting.swf
  12. Powderhound21

    Ski Season Jokes

    Ski Season Preparation 16. Visit your local butcher and pay $30 to sit in the walk-in freezer for a half an hour. Afterwards, burn two $50 dollar bills to warm up. 15. Soak your gloves and store them in the freezer after every use. 14. Fasten a small, wide rubber band around the top half of...
  13. Powderhound21

    How old is everyone?

    How old is everyone here? Im 14. B-day is 3-17
  14. Powderhound21

    Most youve ever paid for a lift ticket.

    Whas the most youve ever paid for a lift ticket? I have gotten a lift ticket at The Homestead,VA for a 9-5 session on a holiday weekend for $55. Thats not bad. Until you consider the fact that there are only 9 slopes, a T-bar, and a really slow double. Not to mention that the slopes were sooo...
  15. Powderhound21

    Will I be Riding?

    Im headin up to Smugglers Notch for the first week of November. Ive never kept up much with the resorts in the northeast. Firs week in november is very early in the season, but I think (hoping) that at least a few slopes in VT and NH would be open. I think Killington may be open with their...
  16. Powderhound21

    Powderhound21 :: Intro

    I would like to introduce myself here. My name is ryan. I live in West-Central Virginia (Anyone been to Snowshoe?). I snowboard at Snowshoe,WV - The Homestead,VA - Winterplace,WV - Massanutten,VA - And At my house (I make my own snow on my own terrain park). I am 14, and have been snowboarding...
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