Hunter mogul workshop

[kingslug]

Has anyone ever gone to one of these? It will be held on the 4th, yeah Super Bowl Sunday. The cost seems OK at $105.00 plus lift ticket. I need to step it up a few notches. All the good trails around here are mogul trails.

 

[Greg]

Keep us posted on your progress, Slug!

 

[BeanoNYC]

Is it more of an advanced workshop, or do they split into levels?

 

[bvibert]

Is it more of an advanced workshop, or do they split into levels?

From Huntermtn.com:

Moguls and More - (Skiers age 19 and over)
Dates: #1: Feb. 3 & 4 (weekend), #2: Mar. 3 & 4 (weekend)
Open to skiers who are comfortable on blue square terrain or better, this workshop is designed to enhance your bump skills through a variety of drills that enhance short turns and mogul skiing ability. Learn how to pick the best line, and use different tactics to navigate even the toughest of bump fields. All workshops meet in Goldye's of the Learning Center and run from 8am-4pm.

* 1 day without lift tickets: $105
* 2 days without lift tickets: $210

Looks like it's for a variety of abilities...

 

[JimG.]

Is it more of an advanced workshop, or do they split into levels?

There is always a split in these types of clinics.

I'm going to guess there will be 3 groups to cater to all ability levels.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Thanks...see what my problem is confidence on the bumps (more than the icy ones than those fluffy hero bumps.) I just get choked up on em and make big mistakes.

 

[RIDEr]

I have some friends in it now and as of last week they were skiing Lower K-27 and Racers Edge... they love it, but are beat when its done.

 

[bvibert]

Thanks...see what my problem is confidence on the bumps (more than the icy ones than those fluffy hero bumps.) I just get choked up on em and make big mistakes.

Same here. This year Sundown seeded some smaller bumps on Exhibition which has a mellow pitch and they're only on the right side of the trail so you have a bail out. I believe they were instrumental in giving me the confidence to start trying the tougher bumps on Nor'easter. Just having the option to bail out if I felt the need was huge for me. Now I'll hit the bumps on Nor'easter, which don't have a bail out option, knowing that I can make it down them without getting stuck...

 

[JimG.]

Same here. This year Sundown seeded some smaller bumps on Exhibition which has a mellow pitch and they're only on the right side of the trail so you have a bail out. I believe they were instrumental in giving me the confidence to start trying the tougher bumps on Nor'easter. Just having the option to bail out if I felt the need was huge for me. Now I'll hit the bumps on Nor'easter, which don't have a bail out option, knowing that I can make it down them without getting stuck...

Someone posted a pic of some very low angle seeded bumps at Mt. Snow.

Those are perfect for aspiring bumpers and expert bumpers alike. I love seeing lines like those and ski them every chance I get. GREAT WARMUPS. Better than skiing a groomer for a warmup because they force you to get your feet moving quickly from the get go.

And the pics of that seeded bump run at Sunapee show a run that is the next step for those learning. Steeper pitch, but the bumps are perfectly spaced and not too rutted yet. I could easily spend the whole day on that run.

 

[Brettski]

Isn't a buck 05 + plus lift a little steep (no pun intended)

 

[JimG.]

Isn't a buck 05 + plus lift a little steep (no pun intended)

How do you figure? A lift ticket alone costs $55 or so. You don't think a full day instructor who's going to be a level 3 or better to teach bumps is worth $105?

Forget about the debate over whether PSIA bump lessons are taught the right way, for most who attend these clinics they get alot out of them. $105 for a full day instructor who is level 3 or better is a steal.

 

[jack97]

And the pics of that seeded bump run at Sunapee show a run that is the next step for those learning. Steeper pitch, but the bumps are perfectly spaced and not too rutted yet.

Sunapee usually has a second mogul run on lift line, it's under the sun bowl fixed quad (last year it was a triple). The bumps are spaced about the same as in flying goose but the pitch on lift line is easier. Last year Sunapee opened a third mogul run under the high speed quad, small section under the chipmunk trail, bumps were more spaced and on a green trail pitch. Over all it a great place for progressive learning and as jim states, good for warming up the body.

Okemo is a place I don't frequenctly go to, but I thought Sel's choice was on a gentle pitch, I think the trail has a black diamond mark because it's has a terrain park. I'm not sure of the pitch on Limelight over at jackson gore.

When I started getting hooked on bumps, I have freaked on how big the bumps are or how long the trail is. What works for me is just focusing on 3 to 4 bumps ahead and don't look beyond that. I did the same with steep trails, I don't focus on how far away or the angles, I just look 20 to 30 feet ahead of me.

 

[jack97]

How do you figure? A lift ticket alone costs $55 or so. You don't think a full day instructor who's going to be a level 3 or better to teach bumps is worth $105?

Totally agree, class lessons go for 30 to 50 per hour. Privates can run you 60 to 80 per hour. Say all day is roughly 5 to 6 hours, it's a steal base on those numbers with a level 3.

 

[JimG.]

Sunapee usually has a second mogul run on lift line, it's under the sun bowl fixed quad (last year it was a triple). The bumps are spaced about the same as in flying goose but the pitch on lift line is easier. Last year Sunapee opened a third mogul run under the high speed quad, small section under the chipmunk trail, bumps were more spaced and on a green trail pitch. Over all it a great place for progressive learning and as jim states, good for warming up the body.

Okemo is a place I don't frequenctly go to, but I thought Sel's choice was on a gentle pitch, I think the trail has a black diamond mark because it's has a terrain park. I'm not sure of the pitch on Limelight over at jackson gore.

When I started getting hooked on bumps, I have freaked on how big the bumps are or how long the trail is. What works for me is just focusing on 3 to 4 bumps ahead and don't look beyond that. I did the same with steep trails, I don't focus on how far away or the angles, I just look 20 to 30 feet ahead of me.

I have never skiied at Sunapee, and it was never on my radar until I saw those pics. Next trip to NH and I'll make it a point to check the place out.

A ski hill that devotes a fair amount of terrain to bumps and makes the effort to seed them so nicely deserves my money and travel time.

 

[jack97]

I have never skiied at Sunapee, and it was never on my radar until I saw those pics. Next trip to NH and I'll make it a point to check the place out.

PM if you make it over to here. On weekdays I got to clear it with my boss at work and the big boss from home. I can't give you a full tour since I've been mainly do laps on the moguls. The other thing I've noticed is that they have some nice makings for good glade trails on the way to the lift line trail. Never been on them due to a lack of natural stuff.

 

[JimG.]

PM if you make it over to here. On weekdays I got to clear it with my boss at work and the big boss from home. I can't give you a full tour since I've been mainly do laps on the moguls. The other thing I've noticed is that they have some nice makings for good glade trails on the way to the lift line trail. Never been on them due to a lack of natural stuff.

Will do.

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

I have to agree that is a good deal even if u only do it for 4hours, if you can go beyond that boy would that be a steal although youll pay for it the next day probably.

 

[kingslug]

Well it looks like I'm really going to need it as the Jackson Hole report isn't looking to peachy. They aren't getting much snow and it's being compared to (God forbid) the east. Slippery bump runs are the word of the day.OY.