Bumpapalooza EAST Mt. Ellen Mogul Tour 2010 3/12-3/13

[thetrailboss]

It's a combination. We are lucky to have a lot of very good skiers at Sugarbush. But our snow management at Mt. Ellen plays a big role. You won't find those lines at most eastern ski areas, regardless of skier ability/density. We can discuss more in-person.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think that Cliffs has seen a groomer on it all season and may be au naturale. Was snow blown on it a while back?

What is really nice is that pre-GMX II Cliffs was a desert wasteland and saw no use. After GMX returned, it was groomed and/or half-half. Now it has these nice bumps on it and the Freestyle Team has set up a nice course/jump on one side. It is very visible and I see a lot more people skiing the bumps or giving it a try. I notice a lot of folks on the chair checking it out....very nice.

The terrain mix at Mount Ellen is quite good. On Saturday, I spent a few hours with snowmonster skiing the trees, bumps, and groomers. On one run we started with some GS turns on Elbow, ducked into the trees in Bravo Woods, tried the bumps on Bravo, hit Way Back Woods on the way down, and snuck into an off the map locale before ending at the base of North Ridge with some more GS turns. That run took about 10-15 minutes and lots of fun. It's hard to find places where you can mix up the terrain so much on just one lift ride.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think that Cliffs has seen a groomer on it all season and may be au naturale. Was snow blown on it a while back?

No snowmaking, no grooming. It's like magic. :wink: And all those nice lines in the midst of one of the worst snow droughts in ages.

 

[madriverjack]

Ok it's getting close I'm in at least for one day, maybe two. Who's in?

 

[skiadikt]

Why can't good natural bumps like that form at more ski areas? Seriously, what is the secret at Sugarbush? Is it the overall caliber of skier there? The snow surface/maintenance, etc.? A combination of things? Those lines look sick.

probably cause bmm is out there all night long w/ his head lamp skiing them in ...

amazing. perfection. was at k that week and other than ol & the 3 short courses they set up, there was nothing. felt like i was at ihop. and even on ol the lines were nothing like that. now that it's snowed we finally have bumps. so kudos to the bush for doing it right.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

Alright... let's get some commitment here.

Reply, copy, paste, and add your name to the attendee list:

1. Patrick Torsell (BMM)
2. Dan Torsell (BMM's dad)
3. MadRiverJack
4. PomfretPlunge


I'll get some bump pix over the weekend for stoke. But I can tell you that there's a LOT of snow up on the hill right now.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

Ellen today:

 

[riverc0il]

I ain't gotta any where else to be 13th so I may be game to get schooled by you bump aficionados. Color me tentative.

 

[madriverjack]

Come on there has to me more bumpers hittin it up this year. Lets Go, make it happen.

 

[deadheadskier]

I would soooo be there for the 13th if damn work didn't get in the way.

next day on snow for me isn't until the 21st

 

[BushMogulMaster]

Don't disappoint me, AZers! COME ON! The bumps are incredible! Pix later today. Exterminator is OFF THE HOOK. Mid-winter packed-pow bumps. Lower mountain is total spring bumps. The place is rockin'!

If 40 people could show up for the big Bumpapalooza West, at least 15 should show up here!

Actually, I've talked to several locals who are planning to show up. But the more the merrier. Do you want to continue to see more moguls showing up in the East? If so, you've gotta show your support for mogul events and mogul-related gatherings. Otherwise, it's a lost cause. I know a ton of you guys are really into bumps. So make the trip, show your support, and have a blast. Weather report is looking great. Looks like upper 30s, lower 40s, and some sunshine to go with it.

 

[ozzy]

^^ It just snowed feet and feet here in the northeast less than two weeks ago. Just about all major ski areas have good bumps after that massive storm. Why go to sugarbush if it's good at local hills? I mean Killington is going off for one. I can't recall seeing bumps like this here since bumps became uncool.
The WP/MJ trip prolly gets attention as it's a good, short, escape destination. Not to piss on your parade, but trying to be realistic

 

[vonski]

I will be up that weekend. My legs should last a few runs! Considering I see you, BMM blow by me all too often! But that is a good thing!

 

[WWF-VT]

Mt Ellen was FANTASTIC the past two days ! Blue skies and a lot of snow. I never went below the North Ridge chair and can report that though the temps were spring like the upper mountain got soft but never mushy.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

^^ It just snowed feet and feet here in the northeast less than two weeks ago. Just about all major ski areas have good bumps after that massive storm. Why go to sugarbush if it's good at local hills? I mean Killington is going off for one. I can't recall seeing bumps like this here since bumps became uncool.
The WP/MJ trip prolly gets attention as it's a good, short, escape destination. Not to piss on your parade, but trying to be realistic

It's not just about skiing. It's about getting a bunch of bump skiers together in one location. Just so happens that location is the Bush. Worked well last year, even given less than ideal conditions. Not everyone can make the big trip to MJ, so this is a closer-to-home option.

Feel free to piss all you want. Ain't gonna ruin my parade.

Today:

 

[frankm938]

i know i asked a few weeks ago but i never got an answer and i have some friends that are wondering if there is going to be a bump contest as part of the wknd festivities.
i think people are looking for a pre sundown and pre BMMC warm up.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

i know i asked a few weeks ago but i never got an answer and i have some friends that are wondering if there is going to be a bump contest as part of the wknd festivities.
i think people are looking for a pre sundown and pre BMMC warm up.

Not this weekend. There will be a comp later in the month.

But this would definitely be a good warmup. We could probably get away with shaping a nice air bump somewhere for some air practice in a good line :-D

 

[BushMogulMaster]

Forecasts are interesting. Looks like a chance of rain, but the temps are gonna be sweet for SOFT spring bumps! Latest mountain forecast from snow-forecast.com shows no rain Friday, and perfect temps (40s). Saturday might drizzle a bit, but even warmer than Friday.


It's gonna be good. Hope the chance of rain doesn't scare people away. I'll be out hittin the bumps rain or shine!

 

[PomfretPlunge]

I'll be out hittin the bumps rain or shine!

x2. Where do we meet? Base of GMX at 10 AM?

 

[BushMogulMaster]

x2. Where do we meet? Base of GMX at 10 AM?

Precisely.

 

[vonski]

Weather is looking better! Maybe the block will keep the storm South like it has done all winter.