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  1. hrstrat57

    Yawgoo Valley 17/18 season over

    Earliest I can ever recall season done. Had a nice crowd Saturday with $25 tix and closed up shop. I am sure a Friday nor’easter would force a rethink
  2. hrstrat57

    Yawgoo Valley Ski Area Exeter, RI 1/13/2014

    I figured with temps in 50's for foreseeable future I better get over to the Goo or risk missing skiing at "home". Deep cover still on open trails, manky snow caused by 50's and sunshine. Shaded areas ski'd awesome sunny spots were s l o w. Stayed 2 1/2 got my fill and out. $25 early week...
  3. hrstrat57

    Wachusett Mountain, MA 12/28/2013

    Quick hitter today at wa, first civilians on summit lift, had Conifer and 10th to ourselves pretty much for 1 1/2 hours. Perfect packed man made. Smith was set up for WMRT so we skipped it. Over to Hitchcock and Challenger where we did encounter a bit of scratch. No Ralph's or bunny hill sorry...
  4. hrstrat57

    Wachusett Mountain 12/18/2013

    Just back from a morning at Wa. Ski'd with SkiMangoJazz and talked to Mishka but missed him on the hill. His handmade twin tips are flat out gorgeous, would have liked to have taken them for a spin..... All was in midseason form, no better than that = no scratch anywhere to be found. There were...
  5. hrstrat57

    Butternut Mass any love or reports?

    Thinking of trying something new this Thursday in the Berkshires....love Berkshire East but don't love the new $38 midweek tix.....the Butternut $25 deal looks sweet and the website shows 100% cover. I am told it is a bit flat but heck for $25 I could love a day of easy cruizin' Any members...
  6. hrstrat57

    Wachusett 1/19/2012

    Date(s) Skied: 1/19/2012 Resort or Ski Area: Wachusett Mountain Conditions: Firm packed powder Trip Report: Wa was good today.....first run about 8:45 out at 12:15. snow crew left about 5" of freshies from last night ungroomed left side of Challenger. Once we discovered this treat we hit it...
  7. hrstrat57

    Wachusett Mountain 1/5/2012

    Finally got my boots on a ski hill today, 1/2 day midweek Wa Ski on ski off as usual for weekday. Conifer, 10th and Ralph's were loose granular, a bit sketchy in spots but well covered. Hitchcock(my fav trail at wa) and Challenger were true packed powder bliss, high whales to glide over and not...
  8. hrstrat57

    Greek Peak, any TR yet? Elk?

    Anybody had boots on the snow at Greek Peak yet this week? .....or Elk? Reports to be had? Thanks!
  9. hrstrat57

    Cannon Mountain...thoughts

    State needs cash and it is a easy source of revenue...... Can the $60+ lift ticket be coming to Cannon Mountain? http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Hearing+today+on+proposal+to+lease+Cannon+Mountain&articleId=2ab1da05-4bd1-4202-97b5-916d2320f488 Your thoughts, esp those of NH...
  10. hrstrat57

    Wachusett today 4/2/2011?

    Pretty please some Wa tr's from today? Thank you so much in advance!
  11. hrstrat57

    The goo is done (Yawgoo Valley, RI)

    Things change here fast in the flatlands...... Was hoping for the chairs to spin one more time so I could get a couple of hours in on my new ski boots.....first brand new pair in over 10 yrs.... Waited too long. :( Time for tennis! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DATE OF REPORT...
  12. hrstrat57

    Wachusett Wednesday night TR wanted

    Any TR posted from tonight (2/2/2011) session at wa will be greatly appreciated if posted before 0500 tomorrow. Did snow ops groom the whole hill or will some goodies be left for the AM?
  13. hrstrat57

    Any Catamount skiers here?

    Thinking of a day trip to Catamount NY/ MASS vs Berkshire East. Did Berkshire East yesterday (nobody there as always midweek - most excellent ) but Catamount is a little closer for my son who drives up from the Binghamton area to meet me for the occasional ski day. Anybody wanna give a shout...
  14. hrstrat57

    Aline insoles?

    Anyone have any experience with using and comments regarding Aline insoles?
  15. hrstrat57

    Wachusett Mountain 12/9/2010

    Just a quickie TR here have to get back to work..... Got 1st chair at 0845 with Skimangojazz and took 1 run on Ralph's (my first time out this year) and about 3 runs on Challenger.....all were flat out outstanding! Fantastic edge to edge coverage - Challenger esp was set up real real nice. Off...
  16. hrstrat57

    Titcomb Mountain

    Any comments on little Titcomb Mountain, Farmington Me?
  17. hrstrat57

    Wachusett Mountain, Mass 12/29/2009

    Ski'd today at wa with KevinF (good to meet you Kevin!!) and Skimangojazz.... Ski on with no lines at both lifts most of the morning. I went up 1st about 0800 Kevin and SMJ went up about 0745 or so I would say.....I got there a little late, prob about 0740 and still parked in row 1. The skiing...
  18. hrstrat57

    Yawgoo Valley RI blizzard?

    Looks like my little ski area friend a mile away is going to get a very rare blasting of snow..... Nice! Max has been blowing a nice base of snow on Yellow Jacket and Ledges all week....if it is ever epic at the goo tomorrow will be the day! Might have to dust off the Explosivs!!!:snow:
  19. hrstrat57

    S Central NY skiing comments

    Looking for comments on skiing in the general Binghamton area....Labrador, Greek and Elk (PA) or others within 1 hr of Binghamton area? Price, overall conditions, terrain, facilities etc.... Thanks
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