Killington - Friday, 11/10/2006 (contingent on opening)

[Greg]

To further add to the excitment check out the pics posted on killington.com

http://www.killington.com/igallery.html

Yup. Chatting about it here:

http://forums.alpinezone.com/10841-killington-fires-up-guns.html

 

[ALLSKIING]

man everytime i see a shot like that i cant help but think what couldve been if they didnt cut that abomination known as double dipper.

I think I missed something. What would have been?

 

[Greg]

I think I missed something. What would have been?

I think 2knees must mean the fact that Dipper is a wide straight down the fall line boulevard-type trail. I think Double Dipper was always there since I've been skiing K (1995), but perhaps it's been widened. I do recall some decent trees skier's left the last time I skied there (2001 or 2002)...

 

[2knees]

I think I missed something. What would have been?

Just thinking they could've expanded the canyon area in a better way then cutting a superhighway and wrecking big dipper. Maybe could've cut one or two old style narrow runs that would be less susceptible to all the wind that area gets. I've skied dd all of once in my whole life. It has zero personality and doesn't appeal to me at all. Just my .02 on it.

 

[Marc]

Just thinking they could've expanded the canyon area in a better way then cutting a superhighway and wrecking big dipper. Maybe could've cut one or two old style narrow runs that would be less susceptible to all the wind that area gets. I've skied dd all of once in my whole life. It has zero personality and doesn't appeal to me at all. Just my .02 on it.

I agree. I love the one right next to it, is that downdraft? That trail is full of character. Apparently the runout was much more fun before double dipper?


I don't htink I"ve skied it either. I keep waiting for the glad off to the side of it to open.

 

[MichaelJ]

Monday morning had the salt trucks and plows busy on the access road with some sweet sights beyond!

 

[Marc]

Oooh... my.

It cain't come soon enuff...

 

[SkiDork]

I agree. I love the one right next to it, is that downdraft? That trail is full of character. Apparently the runout was much more fun before double dipper?


I don't htink I"ve skied it either. I keep waiting for the glad off to the side of it to open.

I've skied DD a lot less ever since that guy got killed on it 2 years ago. It's only fun after a dump or in April.

Marc - Downdraft is my fave trail in the canyon. Also the trees skiers right are decent (did I say that out loud?)

 

[2knees]

I agree. I love the one right next to it, is that downdraft? That trail is full of character. Apparently the runout was much more fun before double dipper?


I don't htink I"ve skied it either. I keep waiting for the glad off to the side of it to open.

yeah downdraft is a great trail. Rarely groomed unlike its neighbor cascade. It used to be the late season trail too. The headwall used to be a blast in may.

 

[andyzee]

Just looked at my calendar and realized I have a vacation day that is not slated for anything. So, count me in.

 

[Grassi21]

And the headcount grows. Good stuff!

 

[Greg]

Just looked at my calendar and realized I have a vacation day that is not slated for anything. So, count me in.

That's it. Now we're definitely jinxed, and they won't open on or before the 10th.......thanks alout Andy... :roll:






Seriously, welcome aboard. Will you have the helmet cam?

 

[andyzee]

That's it. Now we're definitely jinxed, and they won't open on or before the 10th.......thanks alout Andy... :roll:






Seriously, welcome aboard. Will you have the helmet cam?

Two words for you pal . I didn't see the last line until I was about to respond.

Yeah, I'll bring the cam, but have to figure that there will be limited terrain and footage.

 

[bvibert]

Just looked at my calendar and realized I have a vacation day that is not slated for anything. So, count me in.

Now you're talking! Make sure you bring all your different socks, we gots some time trials to perform....

http://forums.alpinezone.com/9903-dumbest-question-2006-a.html#post107866

 

[andyzee]

Now you're talking! Make sure you bring all your different socks, we gots some time trials to perform....

http://forums.alpinezone.com/9903-dumbest-question-2006-a.html#post107866

Always have my socks. Hey with the exception of my wife and possibly Marc, I'm not seeing any women in the list. What's the matter with this motely crew :-? Ski Diva, Thaller1, Zook? Zowi? NJChick? Any girls? Don't let Marc scare you gals, he's harmless. :lol:

 

[Grassi21]

Always have my socks. Hey with the exception of my wife and possibly Marc, I'm not seeing any women in the list. What's the matter with this motely crew :-? Zook? Zowi? NJChick? Don't let Marc scare you gals, he's harmless. :lol:

My wife laughed when I told her what time we are meeting up in CT. She can't get out of work anyway... :-(

andy, what time are you planning on hitting the road? That has to be some ride.

 

[andyzee]

My wife laughed when I told her what time we are meeting up in CT. She can't get out of work anyway... :-(

andy, what time are you planning on hitting the road? That has to be some ride.

I'll leave Thursday after work and get a hotel room. They're pretty cheap this time of year.

 

[bvibert]

Always have my socks.

Yeah, but you need to bring different socks so we can see if the ones with the L and R make you fast... :roll: :lol:

Hey with the exception of my wife and possibly Marc, I'm not seeing any women in the list. What's the matter with this motely crew :-? Zook? Zowi? NJChick? Don't let Marc scare you gals, he's harmless. :lol:

Maybe we don't like girls.... EEEEEEWWWWWW..... They have cooties!!!!! uke:

 

[ALLSKIING]

I am in!!!I will be there early Fri am

 

[andyzee]

I am in!!!I will be there early Fri am

OK, you've inherited the jinx.

Yeah, but you need to bring different socks so we can see if the ones with the L and R make you fast... :roll: :lol:

Maybe we don't like girls.... EEEEEEWWWWWW..... They have cooties!!!!! uke:

Damn, and people call me weird!

(forgot the smilie)