Blue 2/1/2010

[RootDKJ]

Date(s) Skied: 2/1/10

Resort or Ski Area: Blue Mt.

Conditions: Sunny, cold, very dry manmade snow

Trip Report: So I was super psyched for this ski day, as it was the first time my brother and I got some snow time in 3 years. It would also be his first day on shaped skis. Since he doesn't ski much, my bro has been stuck in the early 90's straight skis. I decided to donate my old 02/03 Head Monster IM 70's to him. I don't ski them much, and have really advanced in skill level since getting them. He loved them and how much easier it was for him to make turns. Yeah, I remember when I made the switch also . Saw Toast and skied a few runs with him before he went to practice his park skills.

Conditions were the best they have been all season. Razors was very fast and very smooth. Paradise was awesome and red-coat-less. Lazy was also very smooth, but got a little scraped off as the day went on. The skiers left side of Falls was very frozen cord. Switchback was as good as Saturday. We took our time Switchback and decided to play it safe. Main Street was kinda eh... Dreamweaver got real nice after the sun warmed it up and the bumps on Nightmare are finally gone. The terrain park on Come Around is gone as well. Raceway was pretty choppy.

It was pretty busy in the lift line, but since the quad wasn't running, the trails were not crowded. I was actually a little surprised on how many people were there for a Monday. We did ski 14 runs in the 3+ hours we were there. Not 2 minutes after getting in the car for the ride home, my brother passed out for the whole ride home.

My brother

Me

Random ice sculpture

Ah...sunny days

Two happy mofo's

A mowed down Nightmare

Come Around

Raceway

Bra tree (my brother never saw one before)

 

[gorgonzola]

nice report root - looks like some good 'ol family fun!

last night condiitions were excellent all over with a fresh coat of frosty flaakes. challenge bumps look good (see pic 5 above) ! din't hit 'em with the sl skis but looking forwrd to a thursday night nastar/bump combined!

 

[RootDKJ]

I *might* head back tomorrow night. Not sure yet.

 

[4aprice]

I might head over Fri Morning to Blue. Dying to ski it on a weekeday minus the crowds. Elk Saturday and Camelback Sunday. The weather may become a factor this weekend (In a good way) so plans are subject to change.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[tarponhead]

I *might* head back tomorrow night. Not sure yet.

As usual, awesome TR.

Per Gorganziola's comment, last night was awesome.

 

[RootDKJ]

As usual, awesome TR.

Per Gorganziola's comment, last night was awesome.

Thanks. Saturday is shaping up to be pretty awesome. You gonna be there?

 

[tarponhead]

oh yeah. Boys in tow too

 

[RootDKJ]

oh yeah. Boys in tow too

Cool, we'll have to meet up and get some runs in.

 

[Glenn]

Great pics HotRodRoot! Glad your brother had a good time and enjoyed the newer skis.

 

[RootDKJ]

Great pics HotRodRoot! Glad your brother had a good time and enjoyed the newer skis.

He was really impressed with how much better they handle (much like I was when I bought them). Best part about donating the sticks to him, is I'm hoping he'll be more inclined to take another day trip with me this season.

 

[Greg]

Ah...sunny days

Wow. That mogul field looks perfect. It does indeed seem like a pretty good pitch too.

 

[RootDKJ]

Wow. That mogul field looks perfect. It does indeed seem like a pretty good pitch too.

So come down and hit it on 3/6. :beer:

 

[tarponhead]

So come down and hit it on 3/6. :beer:

Root, I spoke to one of the judges for the upcoming mogul event. He said he *thinks* the comp course will be on Razors. (lefthand trail next to bumps for non-Blue folks).

Will look to hook up with you for a few runs on Sat.

 

[Greg]

So come down and hit it on 3/6. :beer:

Saturdays are tough as I try to spend them with the family. I'm also not going to be around two other Saturdays in March (S7 and Sugarloaf) so in the interest of maintaining domestic tranquility, I doubt I can pull it off. But understand I fully support what Blue Mountain is doing.

Turns out it's probably only a bit over 3 hours to Blue though so it's closer than I thought.

 

[2knees]

only thing that would keep me from entering is my wife's schedule. I put it on our calender at home so hopefully i should be all set.

that pic is awesome btw, good pitch and the lines are almost too good. hell, i'd like to come down and ski them this weekend, screw waiting for the comp.

 

[Greg]

that pic is awesome btw, good pitch and the lines are almost too good. hell, i'd like to come down and ski them this weekend, screw waiting for the comp.

Now that idea I could get behind. I'd like to check out the bumps, not necessarily this weekend, but you know what I mean.

You guys need to start putting together some videos and more pictures and saturate this place with them. Blue will appreciate and it would dilute some of the Sundown stuff ( come on, you gotta admit, we've been mellow with the vids this year....)

 

[RootDKJ]

Now that idea I could get behind. I'd like to check out the bumps, not necessarily this weekend, but you know what I mean.

You guys need to start putting together some videos and more pictures and saturate this place with them. Blue will appreciate and it would dilute some of the Sundown stuff ( come on, you gotta admit, we've been mellow with the vids this year....)

Solo days are good for taking pics. Getting quality pics with the PASR crew is tough, because they all ski faster than I do and usually I'm trying to play catch up.:blink: At Blue, you gotta get your runs in quick before all the goobers show up.

My Canon does video, but I never really fooled around with it. I will take a run down the groomed side Challenge this weekend and get some more pics for you folks to drool over :lol:

 

[Glenn]

Root...I've used the video on the Cannon before while skiing. It actually does surprisingly well. I've been able to take a bunch of clips of my wife skiing, edit them together in Windows Movie Maker and actually come out with a half way decent product. If you have a large enough mem card, you can take plenty of vid and pics the same day.

 

[RootDKJ]

Root...I've used the video on the Cannon before while skiing. It actually does surprisingly well. I've been able to take a bunch of clips of my wife skiing, edit them together in Windows Movie Maker and actually come out with a half way decent product. If you have a large enough mem card, you can take plenty of vid and pics the same day.

I'm using a 4GB EyeFi card. I'm going to do a separate review on that. I'll give it a try this weekend.

On a side note, I'm really glad everyone is enjoying the Blue TR's this season. :beer:

 

[Greg]

On a side note, I'm really glad everyone is enjoying the Blue TR's this season. :beer:

I'm impressed with what they are doing. Let's be honest, setting up some bumps is really the only way to add some challenge to the terrain down here.