I think we need to sacrifice some beers in the name of Ullr. Been too long bro.
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This season sucks
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I think we need to sacrifice some beers in the name of Ullr. Been too long bro.
Warp Daddy
Active member
I'll continue to use my "freebies " unlimited at 2 smaller areas which i usually hit when the queen is shopping or when i feel the need hit one of the reciprocal s and in addition have 5 vouchers i won a couple weeks ago in a local winter photo contest .
After that i'm selective
After that i'm selective
clifton
New member
Agreed...woods haven't been that great...bumps either. But we've gone just about every weekend and have 14 days in so far. Some days were cruddy, but most were good. The passes have paid for themselves (and then some) so it's all gravey from here.
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
I have to agree with the above, and I'm selfishly hoping that when (not if) this season does change and it starts snowing, that many people from Boston on southward have it in their minds that "this season sucks", thus leaving the slopes relatively empty on weekends. I'm also thinking it might be easy to pick up cheap vouchers come March from all the people who stocked up on them and cant use them all.
I snapped on Monday night and needed to get a ski fix in and went to Camelback. Absolutely empty. Is it always like that midweek evening, or is it the lack of snow mindset being discussed? At any rate, it was worth it for the gf (advanced beginner) just to get some time on the snow.
Ditto on the above. Usually the northeast gets POUNDED with a blizzard when I go to Florida for my annual Christmas/New Years trip, and even that didnt work this season.
steamboat1
New member
It's all in the timing my friend. I have no complaints.
:lol:
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
Who here really wants to get (more) depressed?
If so, watch this....
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-video/when-will-snow-hit-the-east/90586657001
If so, watch this....
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-video/when-will-snow-hit-the-east/90586657001
Those guys just annoyed the hell out of me....Just give me the forecast.
Smellytele
Well-known member
No snow on the horizon ... there
4aprice
Well-known member
Usually weeknights are pretty empty. Wed they have a race league but that is pretty much limited to Pocono Raceway (maybe Stevenson quad). Thursday and Friday nights have school groups till Presidents Day. Weekday mornings are another good time to go and Weekends from Pres Day on will not be too bad either. Hope you had a good time. They have done a good job with gettting the place open and with the next cold period have told me they will put in the bumps on Lower Cleo and either Asp or Rocket which make it even better. Getting a ski fix is what that place is all about. Leaving in a hour to go get myself one.
Alex
Lake Hopatcong,NJ
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
It was about what I was expecting, perhaps a touch better. The beginner trails were actually the best, and in nice shape, but the intermediates were pretty icy, and the diamonds were unskiable ice.
I knew it would be bad when I noticed that the high school and college Camelback regulars weren't bothering with any of the blacks. I decided to try "Hump" anyway, which was a mistake, lol, a zero snow-holding, absolutely bulletproof, somewhat steep trail. I like to think positively though, so I got to practice some javelin turns :wink:
The gf liked CBack and had a ton of fun though, which is all that matters. She gets a bit better with each time out, so I'm thinking we may do more nights at Cback and/or Shawnee if the weather permits = good practice for her.
Zand
Well-known member
Plenty of snow up here... snowing as I speak. You people need to not stop in southern VT and keep going up 91 to get the good stuff. Burke is only 20 minutes further than Killington from the VT/MA border, so don't act like it's too far.
steamboat1
New member
Everything was in play at Sugarbush Tues, yes even the woods. I don't know how it held up after the rain yesterday & subsequent freeze today but the base is there.
kingslug
Well-known member
Time to sharpen the edges...
playoutside
New member
Forget the bikes, golf clubs, patio furniture...what we all need to do is go out to our cars and take the window scraper/brushs out of the car, bring 'em in the house, throw them out, whatever. It will bring snow!!
I also think when you head to ski country you should leave winter shoes/boots at home. Wear flip-flops, clogs, anything to tempt mother nature into bringing the snow.
I also think when you head to ski country you should leave winter shoes/boots at home. Wear flip-flops, clogs, anything to tempt mother nature into bringing the snow.
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
And here's the MOST negative report I've seen yet this "winter".
http://www.adirondackweathersite.com/
http://www.adirondackweathersite.com/
Anklebiter
New member
I've actually mountain biked more than I've skied this winter. In fact, my son and I are skiing Saturday at Camelback. Then meeting my buddy and his kids on Sunday to do some mountain biking, before the Super Bowl.
Anklebiter
New member
Good luck with your job hunt.
goldsbar
New member
Is this season that unusual for the Northeast? I've been skiing for 3 decades on and off. Mostly the Catskills some scattered weekends in VT (excluding going out West). I seem to recall lots of winters with very bare trails and almost no days in the woods. At least we have good groomers as grooming has gotten much better. I've skied some decent bumps at Belleayre this year. Can't complain to much.
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