Mount Snow - April 3rd - bumps and brews!

[frankm938]

whats the format? will there be qualifiers and then duels? will there be a course set up with jumps or just random bumps?
i did it a long time ago and you only got one run, the bumps were very random and there was one jump set up at the bottom.

 

[gmcunni]

whats the format? will there be qualifiers and then duels? will there be a course set up with jumps or just random bumps?
i did it a long time ago and you only got one run, the bumps were very random and there was one jump set up at the bottom.

The Return of the GLADE-IATOR 04/03/2010

The legendary bump competition is back at Mount Snow! The Glade-iator challenges the best east coast bump skiers in this non-sanctioned extreme competition on Ripcord.

Competitors will attempt to descend our 37 degree pitch massive mogul field before hitting a final jump to impress the judges. Each competitor will get one run to show off their skills.

Schedule of events:

8am - 9:30am: Registration, gallery in Main Base Lodge
(across from Tony's Pizza)
9am - 11am: Practice
11am: Competition begins

Fee = $30 per person, cash please (does not include lift ticket)

 

[powbmps]

whats the format? will there be qualifiers and then duels? will there be a course set up with jumps or just random bumps?
i did it a long time ago and you only got one run, the bumps were very random and there was one jump set up at the bottom.

It sounds like the same setup. For comparison the BMMC course is listed at 23 degrees pitch.

 

[2knees]

whats the format? will there be qualifiers and then duels? will there be a course set up with jumps or just random bumps?
i did it a long time ago and you only got one run, the bumps were very random and there was one jump set up at the bottom.

i have never in my life seen real bump lines setup on that trail. i gotta guess its gonna be a total mess in that sense but wtf, it should be fun.

as Ben Stiller said earlier in the thread, do it DO IT

 

[vcunning]

Unfortunately, I heard these GLADEiators might have an advantage (L-R: DrJeff, Glenn and vcunning)

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[RootDKJ]

Unfortunately, I heard these GLADEiators might have an advantage (L-R: DrJeff, Glenn and vcunning)

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I'd dump the dressing and replace it with a rum concoction.

 

[drjeff]

The all important (especially since it's going to be a warm day on Saturday) "rehydration selections" for the winter brewer's fest as posted by Mountsnowfish this evening on the Mount Snow passholders site

"BEER LINE UP:

Harpoon - UFO, IPA, Summer Beer
Allagash - White (A Top Fisher Choice), Dubbel
North Coast - Red Seal, Prankster (Fisher's Wife's Favorite)
Rock Art - Ridge Runner, IPA, Double Porter
Long Trail - Long Trail Ale, Pale Ale
Magic Hat - Vinyl (mmm), #9, Circus Boy (mmm)
Woodchuck - Cider, Amber Cider
Stone - Arrogant Bastard Ale, Sublimely Self Righteous Ale, Ruination IPA
Stoudt's - Pils, Scarlet Lady Ale
Anheuser Busch - Bud Light, Budweiser, Shock Top
Red Hook - Long Hammer, Mount Snow Ale
Brooklyn - Chocolate Stout (double mmm), Brown Ale
Olde Burnside - 10 Penny, Dirty Penny

50 Kegs Total" :beer:

 

[Glenn]

i have never in my life seen real bump lines setup on that trail. i gotta guess its gonna be a total mess in that sense but wtf, it should be fun.

as Ben Stiller said earlier in the thread, do it DO IT

I agree. It's just kinda a free for all regarding picking lines. I'll be up Friday, so I'll be sure to ski Ripcord a few times...and then report back here Good Friday evening via a crappy, fat fingered mobile post. Just to give the AZ Crew a print preview.

We'll be heading up Thursday night. Plan is to ski Friday and Saturday...and maybe some of Easter Sunday.

The weather looks awesome; can't wait. I'll keep my eyes open for some AZ-ers. Based on the weather, I'm not sure what attire I'll be sporting. Regardless of what skis I'm using, each one has a small AZ sticker (mountain logo) on the left tip.

 

[mtsnowfish]

No Seeds

Ripcord is what it is. No seeded bumps it is a free for all find your line and then find the kicker at the bottom of the hill..

Brewers Festival is going to be "on snow" as in all the beer and the breweries themselves will be on the snow in the base area and kegs will be kept cold using snow.

Jimmy Down playing from 1:30pm - 5pm. Can't wait to see the Gladiator. Ripcord will be open on Friday to check out the conditions but the jump will be closed off. Then all the kegs left over will go down to the Snow Barn for the Kick the Keg Party down there. Should be a fun weekend.

Speaking of fun, we had a blast last weekend and here is some raw footy of the Sink or Skim. Full edit coming out later today of both Duct & Skim.

 

[drjeff]

Ripcord is what it is. No seeded bumps it is a free for all find your line and then find the kicker at the bottom of the hill..

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From having skied the ripper last week. Line wise, skier's/riders hard right, smallest bumps, semi wide spacing with probably a few patches of ledge to deal with after this "liquid snow" event/warm temps.

Center line - BIG bumps with deep troughs, since they're natural bumps, there's some rhythm to them, but definately not seeded bump symmetry

Left side - the "moderate" line - bigger than skiers right, not as big as the centerline - decent rhythm to them over there too.

 

[Glenn]

Don't forget the Tiki Bar that High Country Snowmobiles is setting up at the base of Ripcord. :beer:

 

[drjeff]

Don't forget the Tiki Bar that High Country Snowmobiles is setting up at the base of Ripcord. :beer:

I'm guessing that there might be a ceremonial beer coozie or two positioned near that tiki bar on Saturday

 

[Glenn]

I'm guessing that there might be a ceremonial beer coozie or two positioned near that tiki bar on Saturday

I may have to wear my special hat as well.....

 

[drjeff]

I may have to wear my special hat as well.....

I don't think that I'll wear the tunic, while the extra warmth(and wind resistance) it provided on Sunday was nice, that sucker isn't exactly made of the most breathable of fabrics, and if I got a good sweat going under that thing, I'm not sure if i'd be able to un-stick it from me! :lol:

 

[vcunning]

I may have to wear my special hat as well.....

I'll have mine on . . . . and probably the wrist guards too!

 

[Glenn]

For a small fee (free beer), I'd ski down Ripcord in full attire to open up the competition.....

 

[vcunning]

For a small fee (free beer), I'd ski down Ripcord in full attire to open up the competition.....

Heck . . . I'll buy you a beer and dinner

 

[Glenn]

heck . . . I'll buy you a beer and dinner

lol! 8)

 

[drjeff]

For a small fee (free beer), I'd ski down Ripcord in full attire to open up the competition.....

To protect your flowing cape on the outfit, we'd 1st have to find you one of those neoprene butt cover things! :lol:

I would so have to video-witz that run! :lol:

 

[Glenn]

To protect your flowing cape on the outfit, we'd 1st have to find you one of those neoprene butt cover things! :lol:

I would so have to video-witz that run! :lol:

LMAO! How awesome would that be? Then to cap it off...dinner and beer from Vince.