Ski Sundown (night): Friday, 2/22/2008

[Beetlenut]

Roads are going to be rough at that time. Try to avoid Hartford traffic at all costs.

I think I'm going to try Rt 20 to Rt 219 this time. Figure it can't take any longer than last time. Almost six weeks since I last skied, hope I remember how.

 

[MRGisevil]

Update from Chris on the bumps:



Sweet!!! The Ex bumps were pretty beat. Won't miss those in the least.

I am so psyched for Temptor bumps. We were commenting last night on how nice the pitch is there for rocking the piles! The comp is going to be fun and finally, we have a trail with some pitch which will get some nice sun. We're going to get in some rad spring bump sessions at the mighty Ski Sundown!!!

It also looks like a potential for up to 8" of snow tomorrow into tomorrow night. Here's an excerpt from the latest NOAA discussion:



3/4" of liquid at 10:1 or 12:1 ratios might result in a healthy dumping of snow. Perfect to topcoat over the bumps. We should have legit moguls within a day or too. With that said, these suckers need to be skied in. I might actually try to get there in the mid to late afternoon tomorrow and ski until my legs fail. Who's with me?!

Uhg, I'd love to, but I'm already shufflin' my whole day around to make Friday night work. I have to be in Hartford at 4:30 'til around 5:30-6:00, so the earliest evils will get there is probably 6-6:30.

 

[Greg]

Hmmm... Maybe I could do a half day at my real job and get some good turns in before having to work at Sundown... :idea:

My plan. Except that I'll continue to ski while you start working... :razz:

 

[Grassi21]

So as not to burn any more bridges between Greg and me, there's a strong possibility I'll show my ugly face on Friday. What about Chris and Pat?

I'm 99% in. I mentioned it to the wife and she didn't throw anything at me. Not to mention I'll be scoring Daddy points on Saturday morning for watching the little guy while she goes to dance class.

 

[MRGisevil]

BEEEEETLE! Why ain'choo signed up for dem der bump competitions!? You rip man!

 

[Grassi21]

Hmmm... Maybe I could do a half day at my real job and get some good turns in before having to work at Sundown... :idea:

WIth the formidable weather rolling in tomorrow I will probably work from home. If that is the case I might be able to get to Sundown earlier than 6.

 

[Greg]

WIth the formidable weather rolling in tomorrow I will probably work from home. If that is the case I might be able to get to Sundown earlier than 6.

Hint for anyone heading up via Route 8 - go up to the end of the highway and take 44 over from Winsted. That hill up 202 in Torrington will be a nightmare tomorrow.

 

[Beetlenut]

BEEEEETLE! Why ain'choo signed up for dem der bump competitions!? You rip man!

Ka-zun-height! Wish I shared your opinion. My wife is going away for the weekend THAT weekend. Of course if something changes....?

 

[bvibert]

WIth the formidable weather rolling in tomorrow I will probably work from home. If that is the case I might be able to get to Sundown earlier than 6.

Make sure you turn your defroster on this time...

 

[Grassi21]

Hint for anyone heading up via Route 8 - go up to the end of the highway and take 44 over from Winsted. That hill up 202 in Torrington will be a nightmare tomorrow.

Yup. I have switched over to that route full time. Its nice when you get on 219 and there are no cars in your way. Zoom zoom, even in the Jeep.

 

[Marc]

So I'm guessing 291 -> 20 -> 219 is the way to go from the East? I think that's how I went last time...

 

[Grassi21]

Make sure you turn your defroster on this time...

I might just strap your a^% to the top of the Jeep and have you manually wipe my windshield. ;-)

PS - The defroster was on but wasn't doing jack.... or jill.

 

[Grassi21]

So I'm guessing 291 -> 20 -> 219 is the way to go from the East? I think that's how I went last time...

Not sure. Those hicks from NW CT will have to chime in. ;-)

 

[Greg]

Recon Mission for severine

Hey Carrie - how about you be a dear and load the kids up in the car for a drive? We could use some stoke. Maybe some telephoto pics of Temptor from the base deck?

Only if the knee is up to it of course...

 

[Grassi21]

Hey Carrie - how about you be a dear and load the kids up in the car for a drive? We could use some stoke. Maybe some telephoto pics of Temptor from the base deck?

Only if the knee is up to it of course...

Greg's pimp hand must be so strong. He even sends his friend's wives out on missions. ;-)

 

[Greg]

Greg's pimp hand must be so strong. He even sends his friend's wives out on missions. ;-)

Easy buddy. This is important stuff!

 

[Greg]

Oh...and go send Amy to pick me up a 12-er of IPA...

 

[severine]

Hey Carrie - how about you be a dear and load the kids up in the car for a drive? We could use some stoke. Maybe some telephoto pics of Temptor from the base deck?

Only if the knee is up to it of course...

Greg's pimp hand must be so strong. He even sends his friend's wives out on missions. ;-)

:blink:

What's funny is that I was on pg 3 of this thread when the phone rings... Brian asking if I saw your request. :lol:

I could use the peace and quiet of a car ride. Haven't worked since last Friday so I've had no escape from the kids. I'll head up. Just wrap my knee up and ice it before I go. Lots of ibuprofen. It'll probably be a couple of hours before I have any results though.

Oh...and go send Amy to pick me up a 12-er of IPA...

While you're at it, I could use a bottle of tequila.

 

[Greg]

Brian - Buy flowers tonight.

 

[MR. evil]

Hint for anyone heading up via Route 8 - go up to the end of the highway and take 44 over from Winsted. That hill up 202 in Torrington will be a nightmare tomorrow.

what is the best way to Sundown from Hartford?