Sugarbush - AlpineZone Day, 3/28/09

[hardline]

Borrow your parents/friends car..I wouldn't want to take the train...so slow!!!

its wierd everyone i know is like "im broke , the seasons over anyway". a friend just got back from being an instructor at breck for the season so im going to try to get her to go. it just kinda sucks carri has family obligations.

 

[andyzee]

Take the train to the Ramsey train station and have Grilled Sleaze pick you up as he's heading up there.

 

[hardline]

didnt think he was going. ill take the train then drive up with someone. it doesnt really mater all that much to me. ill just be glad to not be working.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm in. Spring bumps at the Bush are good.

feeling okay?


I can't recall ever seeing you commit to a ski day / location two weeks out.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

feeling okay?


I can't recall ever seeing you commit to a ski day / location two weeks out.

times two!!!

I might go..it's kind of far in advance to commit to.

 

[riverc0il]

feeling okay?


I can't recall ever seeing you commit to a ski day / location two weeks out.

The chance for powder is pretty much zero at this point, so I have no need for flexibility. Certainly no question that the Bush is one of the best locations in New England for spring bumps. I had planned to ski the Bush at least once and probably twice this season and have SkiVT tickets to do so. So essentially, there is no reason not to commit. And I would love to meet more AZers and the more people that commit, the more likely more people are to commit to going.

 

[billski]

It's on the radar seriously, but I have to flush out the the family commitments, they remain in flux (college visit season combined with people getting sick means a last minute decision).

We saw 5" of powder at Stowe yesterday, so don't count it out Steve! Made the low-angle slopes enjoyable anyways.

 

[WWF-VT]

I'll be there and look forward to meeting others from Alpine Zone. Still plenty of snow at Sugarbush.

 

[andyzee]

Also Pond Skimming and the last weekend for Mount Ellen. The lift ticket price will be $50 in celebration of their 50th. People should come to the ticket office and mention "AlpineZone" just like last year.

Define ticket office please. Any ticket window, customer service, Mt. Ellen or Lincoln?

 

[deadheadskier]

Can't wait for this day. Haven't skied since 3/7, we'll have worked 12 days in a row.... pumped. Thanks for pushing for this Zman. Look forward to meeting you on Saturday.

 

[snowmonster]

Is there a place where AZers are meeting at the Bush? I'll be driving up from Boston early in the morning and will probably be there after 10. I wouldn't want to ruin anyone's first track plans so a meet-up at around noon would work best for me. Thanks!

 

[andyzee]

Is there a place where AZers are meeting at the Bush? I'll be driving up from Boston early in the morning and will probably be there after 10. I wouldn't want to ruin anyone's first track plans so a meet-up at around noon would work best for me. Thanks!

I would say let's do the same as last year. Bottom of Heaven's Gate, 11 am. snowmonster, if you can't make 11, give me a call or meet me there at 12.

With regards to tickets, not sure if you can get them at any window or have to go to customer service at Lincoln Peak as we did last year. Greg?

 

[ski_resort_observer]

Met o3Jeff today and he plus others commented that Mellon has the better snow surface right now but with the weather the next few days LP should soften up.

 

[riverc0il]

We saw 5" of powder at Stowe yesterday, so don't count it out Steve! Made the low-angle slopes enjoyable anyways.

Forecasted highs for Saturday are the low 50s. It has been completely discounted for Saturday. Should be an AWESOME spring bump day. I can't wait.

Do we have a meeting location and time?

 

[andyzee]

Forecasted highs for Saturday are the low 50s. It has been completely discounted for Saturday. Should be an AWESOME spring bump day. I can't wait.

Do we have a meeting location and time?

I would say let's do the same as last year. Bottom of Heaven's Gate, 11 am

 

[riverc0il]

Um, yea. Saw your post after I had already replied to billski. But thanks for the bold and underline. Got it now....

 

[deadheadskier]

11AM???? freaking slackers

 

[riverc0il]

11AM???? freaking slackers

LOL. Good for meeting everyone in the event folks need to show up late, so I can see that perspective. I plan on getting there around 9ish or a little later and skiing no later than 9:30. Normally I am a first chair type guy, but spring skiing is all about waiting for things to soften up and not burning yourself out early when things are firm.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm departing NH around 5:30, should roll into the MRG at 8:30 to unload a voucher I have there, which hopefully doesn't take too long. Hope to be on the snow by 9:30ish.

 

[bvibert]

I wish we could make it up there for this. You guys should have a great time! I expect a good TR and lots of pics/video!