Tuckerman Ravine 05/12/07

[riverc0il]

If anyone is looking for cheap lodging, their is a hostel in gorham called the Hiker's Paradise and was under $20 last time I checked.

IMO a good option since you save the whole hike from Hojos into the bowl (and the slog back down) - but most people want to get into the ravine for the scene.

I really appreciate that The Bowl has the scene and all that because I don't want any part of it

Falling Ice and falling rock, as mentioned, are the major issues, but don't forget about crevasses along the Headwall, so hike up what you will ski down. Also, be aware of your run out. So for example, if you slip and fall in parts of Right Gully, your run out is the lunch rocks. Fun! Good advise for the Bowl involves staking out a large boulder to stand or sit behind if you are hanging out for a while. Lunch rocks does not offer the best protection.

I am still 50/50 depending if my toe heals up by Saturday.

 

[andyzee]

I am still 50/50 depending if my toe heals up by Saturday.

Hey, would be cool to meet you, do your best!

 

[snowmonster]

I don't know how long a drive it is for you.but if you need a place to crash Friday night and/ or Saturday you are more than welcome.... we're right off 95 in Maine..about 2.5 hours from Tucks. we'll be leaving around 5 ish... we've got plenty of room it's jus' me, W and the kitty and 4 bedrooms!!

Let me know!!
T

Forget Tuck's, let's just have a party in Maine! =)

Planning to leave Boston at 6ish to get to Pinkham Notch at 8. I'll be at Fenway Park Friday night. Let's hope the game doesn't go into extra innings so I can get some shut-eye. Li'l snowmonster will be driving but if I sleep in the car, we might end up in Canada!

 

[Greg]

Just for you Greg :lol:

Please spare us taking that approach, andy... :lol:

 

[ga2ski]

Forget Tuck's, let's just have a party in Maine! =)

Planning to leave Boston at 6ish to get to Pinkham Notch at 8. I'll be at Fenway Park Friday night. Let's hope the game doesn't go into extra innings so I can get some shut-eye. Li'l snowmonster will be driving but if I sleep in the car, we might end up in Canada!

SM - If you are leaving at 6 you won't be to Pinkham until at 9 or so. It is 2 hours from my house in Hooksett and I know the short cuts in the lakes region/conway areas (as i grew up there). I know I sound like a know-it-all, but i'm just trying to help.

 

[snowmonster]

Thanks for the heads-up, ga2ski. Will try to get on the road earlier. Worst case scenario, go on ahead without me. I'll meet folk at HoJo's or the Lunch Rocks. I'll be wearing my infamous "Trust me I'm Ski Patrol" shirt and a bushman's hat (or Sox cap) so folks can spot me in the distance.

 

[andyzee]

Thanks for the heads-up, ga2ski. Will try to get on the road earlier. Worst case scenario, go on ahead without me. I'll meet folk at HoJo's or the Lunch Rocks. I'll be wearing my infamous "Trust me I'm Ski Patrol" shirt and a bushman's hat (or Sox cap) so folks can spot me in the distance.

See you at 1? :smash:

 

[snowmonster]

Naaah. Will be there at 8. But, just in case of slippage, go on without me. I'll catch up. I'll do a forced march and "head you off at the pass!"

 

[andyzee]

Naaah. Will be there at 8. But, just in case of slippage, go on without me. I'll catch up. I'll do a forced march and "head you off at the pass!"

:lol: :lol: Sounds like a plan.

 

[JimG.]

Much appreciated, but I'll most likely just go with Parkers Hotel in Lincoln, it's under $50 and about an hour away. But thanks

Don't do that! Parker's is an OK place, but there are a few decent hotels in Gorham that will place you only 10-15 minutes from Pinkham Notch.

I stay at the Royalty Inn in Gorham. Very nice place with a health club, spa, and pool right there. They have a Tuckerman Ravine special for $57 a night. Much nicer than Parker's.

Don't stay relatively close when you can be right there in the middle of all the action.

 

[SkiDog]

Don't do that! Parker's is an OK place, but there are a few decent hotels in Gorham that will place you only 10-15 minutes from Pinkham Notch.

I stay at the Royalty Inn in Gorham. Very nice place with a health club, spa, and pool right there. They have a Tuckerman Ravine special for $57 a night. Much nicer than Parker's.

Don't stay relatively close when you can be right there in the middle of all the action.

I second the Royalty Inn.

M

 

[andyzee]

Jim and M, thanks for the tip on the Royalty Inn. I did a quick search of hotels in the area and had trouble finding something under 100, that's why I' figured I'd go with Parkers. Ofcourse I prefer to be closer.

 

[JimG.]

Jim and M, thanks for the tip on the Royalty Inn. I did a quick search of hotels in the area and had trouble finding something under 100, that's why I' figured I'd go with Parkers. Ofcourse I prefer to be closer.

You will like the Royalty Inn...remember to ask for the Tuckerman Ravine special of $57 a night.

 

[andyzee]

You will like the Royalty Inn...remember to ask for the Tuckerman Ravine special of $57 a night.

Actually got a room for $51. One queen bed.

 

[andyzee]

Question: Do they allow grilling in the Pinkham Notch Parking area?

 

[MadPadraic]

This decision is coming down to the wire for me.

 

[andyzee]

We going to do a BBQ at tucks after the skiing? I mean once we get back down that is.

I'm going to bring a grill, just not sure if it's allowed in Pinkham Notch. If not, then is there someplace close by where you can?

 

[ga2ski]

not sure of the official policy at Pinkham. I see people include myself having refreshments at the car afterwards. At worse, you'll be able to grill at snowmonster's car when he has at Lot C of Wildcat

 

[andyzee]

not sure of the official policy at Pinkham. I see people include myself having refreshments at the car afterwards. At worse, you'll be able to grill at snowmonster's car when he has at Lot C of Wildcat

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[andyzee]

Taken from KZone:

This is getting exciting! A big K-zone party abroad.
Here are some videos from Tuesday that will hopefully persuade anyone who is on the bubble, to throw their skis in the car, get up early, and drive to Pinkham Notch on Saturday!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd7B4LVg4h4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWoU3nXToDc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyLHdY_0-Eg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6maJPFgp6DU
See you all in the ravine! I'm the one on left: