"Artificial" Open Bowl Skiing in the East

[deadheadskier]

Perhaps he goes for the atmosphere, friends, etc.

There is something to be said for a comfortable environment.

I get that.

I tend to be very loyal to places as well.

and Blue Moon sux :razz:

 

[bobbutts]

Like waterskiing at dawn, sking down a 5 acre powder filled bowl has to be experienced to be appreciated. If you have never felt the zero G entry off the cornice, the fluid immersion of skis planing as they accelerate, the limitless expanse beneath you, the speed tugging at every part of you that is within the snow, and the feeling of skiing the pressure balance instead of the surface, then you will continue to think that open areas are over rated.

I have trouble believing that any ski area in the east could ever offer that type experience giving the wet snow and rain we have to deal with here, let alone the higher skier density and environmental issues.

On the subject of why some older trails are so wide -
Back when skiing was dominated by the Austrians there were two kinds of areas to ski at a resort. Trails were long narrow paths from the top that were meandering adventures down the mountain. Slopes were wide blue and green pitch fields where Austrian Instructors would drill you on traversing and step turning. Come ski our wide slopes was the clarion call to skiers who wanted to emulate the Austrian above treeline style of skiing. Many of those slopes still exist today. This is not the same thing as the wide machine groomed boulevardes like Superstar, Outer Limits, and Double Dipper at Killington that were made for the masses, not the Austrians.

Not sure why you feel the need to dismiss my preference by writing like you know what I've experienced and how it made me feel better than I do.
It's ok if you want to disagree, but please try not to make assumptions about me.

 

[WJenness]

Looks like you caught a good game. Did you get to see Dougie play before he got shipped back to Juniors?

The game was fun... Going again on Thursday for the pre-season tilt with the Sens... Can't wait for opening night Next Thursday!!!

Unfortunately, I did not get to see Hamilton play at all... Hopefully he'll develop well in Juniors this year and come back strong for camp next year.

-w

 

[Edd]

and Blue Moon sux :razz:

Yes.

 

[mister moose]

Not sure why you feel the need to dismiss my preference by writing like you know what I've experienced and how it made me feel better than I do.
It's ok if you want to disagree, but please try not to make assumptions about me.

I was stating my preference as well.

What you said was

"open areas are overrated ", which implies overrated by someone else, like me perhaps. Your statement dismissed my preference.

Et tu bobbutts?

 

[bobbutts]

I was stating my preference as well.

What you said was

"open areas are overrated ", which implies overrated by someone else, like me perhaps. Your statement dismissed my preference.

Et tu bobbutts?

I think someone switched me out for decaf or something today
sorry.

 

[MadPadraic]

I'm glad you've had great days in the East and it sucks that out west you've had bad luck, but I assume your post isn't meant to convey the idea that the East is better than the West. Because it's not even close, as I'm sure you know.

Why bring up the brawl? My best 2 days ever were both out west and my third and fourth were in the east. But then, I've had more days out west. I think that the West has a lot of advantages over the east: lift serviced riding into July (Crystal, maybe A-basin) and bowls to name two, but the East can really bring it with our woods and tight trails.

Also, the rockies and pacific northwest brag about their microbrews, but none measure up to good ole Harpoon let alone a good New England craft brew (with the possible exception of Hazed and Infused).

I have been out West twice, thank you very much.
(The above comment is made in jest.)
Do the Alps compare to out West. How about Alaska?

I've only had one trip to the Alps, but from a snowboarding perspective they aren't in the same league as the American or Canadian West. I include Alaska in the west.

 

[Smellytele]

Smellytele I am saying the reason you have had more good days in the east on the average is because you live here, and therefore hit the better days here. BTW)

That is what i was saying - It may be more hit or miss but law of averages have given me more great days in the East.

I have had fun in the west don't get me wrong and I will go again (and again).

I have had good days in the Alps as well and the views were beyond belief. I will not pass up a trip to either the West or the Alps if my wallet allows.

 

[DoublePlanker]

The West is a million times better than the East. You crazy if you think otherwise.

 

[twinplanx]

The West is a million times better than the East. You crazy if you think otherwise.

1,000,000 x REALLY ??...

Why even post about it then in some lame thread on an inferior, Eastern forum?

 

[Puck it]

I get that.

I tend to be very loyal to places as well.

and Blue Moon sux :razz:

Foie Gras sux!uke:

 

[DoublePlanker]

1,000,000 x REALLY ??...

One... Hundred... BILLION times better
Or a kajillion bajillion times better

 

[Black Phantom]

One... Hundred... BILLION times better
Or a kajillion bajillion times better

Are you a McIntire passholder?

 

[DoublePlanker]

Are you a McIntire passholder?

I always wanted to live in a ski town when I was growing up. Too bad I wound up in ManchVegas, probably the worst ski town. At least its not far from the mega resorts - Pats Peak and Crotched Mountain.

 

[Black Phantom]

I always wanted to live in a ski town when I was growing up. Too bad I wound up in ManchVegas, probably the worst ski town. At least its not far from the mega resorts - Pats Peak and Crotched Mountain.

Well, at least you have McIntire and the Uke close by.:flag:

 

[Puck it]

Well, at least you have McIntire and the Uke close by.:flag:

You left out the bowl skiing at the local institution. The mighty Nashoba! 20 minutes for, but still not worth it.

 

[Smellytele]

I always wanted to live in a ski town when I was growing up. Too bad I wound up in ManchVegas, probably the worst ski town. At least its not far from the mega resorts - Pats Peak and Crotched Mountain.

Could be worse and you could live in Mississippi

 

[Black Phantom]

You left out the bowl skiing at the local institution. The mighty Nashoba! 20 minutes for, but still not worth it.

I am hearing that they will be seeding some bumps!

 

[Puck it]

I am hearing that they will be seeding some bumps!

Never been there!

 

[Black Phantom]

Never been there!

You would love it there. They have a special area for little people and programs for little folks as well!:razz:

Mountain Munchkin Program

http://ski-bluehills.com/childrens-center/multi-week-programs/mountain-munchkin