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  1. Bene288

    Magic Mountain - 3/8/18

    No pictures. My pockets filled up with snow the first run so I ditched my phone. Unreal conditions here today. So much so that I felt the need to post here after a 1-2 year hiatus. Mountain is saying 24”, easily 30” + up top. 4-5’ drifts. Lift line and it’s glades were the runs of the day...
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    Carpal tunnel release

    Has anyone gone through this procedure? How long was your recovery and did you see any results? Sent from my Classic using Tapatalk
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    What are the overhead scanners on the Mass Pike?

    Anyone see these? They look like the express lane EZ pass scanners but they're over random spots of the pike. Am I going to be getting a few speeding tix in the mail?
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    Anyone been to Tahoe recently?

    Heading out the 24th and was wondering what the skinny on the skiing/weather is.
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    Worst Drivers

    We all travel to ski/work. Which state/region has the worst drivers and why? This is intended to be fun and not turn into a pissing match. I'm genuinely curious what other drivers think. My vote: Greater Boston. Most are very timid and constantly have their noses stuck in their cell phones...
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    Sugarbush lodging

    My uncle and I are skiing SB the 7th and 8th of Feb. Any reasonable inns or hotels in the area? Don't mind driving 20-30 to the mountain. Thanks!
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    Best option for Friday, Jan15

    I never ski this weekend, but I am going through withdrawal and have Friday off. Is this usually a busy day with the MLK holiday and all? Looking for optimum conditions with minimal crowds. Coming from Boston. Thanks!
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    Good Shell Jackets

    Hey all, am looking for a new shell. Mine is beyond tattered from hitting branches and the occasional yard sale. Any recommendations? I typically like lighter jackets because I do get warm/sweat while skiing. If it's cold I'll just layer up as I need to. Thanks in advance
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    Best option for Sunday 1/18

    Haven't had any time to get out this year, looking to ski tomorrow but can't make heads or tails of the weather or what the crowds will be. I'm in the Boston area, was thinking Cannon but the shorter drive to Wachusett sounds appealing. What do you guys think?
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    Pico, 3/2/14

    We left Albany at 6:30 and arrived to Pico around 8:20. Love this place, mellow and rarely crowded. Weather was about 24 degrees in the morning and dropped to about 16 throughout the day, but there was no wind at all, so it was very comfortable in my opinion. Conditions were hard pack with...
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    Anyone been to Pico recently?

    I'm heading there Sunday, 3/2. Was wondering how conditions are after the refreeze.
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    Attn: Frequent Jay Peak skiers

    I hate to use a whole topic on this but I don't know where else to start. My fiancé and I are heading to Jay for the first time for the weekend. I usually try new mountains with the guidance of someone who frequently skis said area. We're going in blind so I'm not sure where to start. I like...
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    Outdoor NHL games.

    I'm pretty torn over all of the outdoor games this season. I think it's awesome to see hockey being played in places like Yankee Stadium and especially Fenway Park. But the theatrics of the whole thing make me sick. They're trying to turn it into the Super Bowl. The NHL is a different animal...
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    Diesel fuel availability on way to Sugarloaf

    We're coming from Albany, I've never driven much past Portsmouth, NH. Around here if you're in the sticks you need really plan for stations that offer diesel fuel. Will we run into any problems with availability on the trip to the Summit? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Jay or Smuggs?

    Never been to either, I have bogo tickets for both. Jay is a little bit further from Albany, but not by much. We like to ski glades, not sure what will be available as far as woods go. What are the decent hotels in both areas? We're thinking of driving up Friday and leaving Sunday. Thanks in...
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    Change my Tahoe trip to Colorado, or hold out for snow?

    Earlier in the season I made a thread about skiing out west. We have a trip planned for Tahoe, however they are having one of the driest winters on record. Should I bail and use my airline points to go to Denver then stay in Summit County? Or should I wait and see if Tahoe will get snow. Our...
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    Belleayre, 1/5/14

    Date(s) Skied: 1/5/14 Resort or Ski Area: Belleayre, NY Conditions: Packed powder, powder Trip Report: Fantastic day in the Catskills today. My girlfriend and I met up with my uncle from NJ. We arrived at the upper lot around 8:30, temps were in the low teens with beautiful sunny skies...
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    Jiminy Peak 12/17

    Arrived around 10am with discount passes. Temps hovering around 20 degrees, no wind and overcast. I went with my buddy who is a sit skier. First time skiing with him, was completely blown away with how this kid can rip. I knew he was going to be good, as he's been invited to ski with the US...
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    Vintage trail maps/mountain advertisements.

    I thought it would be cool to share old trail maps and advertisements. It's always neat to see how the mountains have changed. I always thought the art on old ski promo posters and trail maps was so much better than what they come up with today. Not sure if this qualifies as a map, but here is...
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    Washing outer layers

    What's the best way to wash outer layers? I usually rinse them and just let them air dry but it never gets the funky smell out. What do you all do?
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