Mt Greylock Thunderbolt Trail 1/10/2010

[Andrew Caffrey]

that was a relevation. I would not have guessed there is that much snow there now.

 

[catsup948]

I was up there Sunday as well. Trail is in great shape!

 

[riverc0il]

I have always wondered.... is that straight line that is cleared out skiable? Looks like it would be steeper than the TBolt.

 

[skidmarks]

Powerline

I've heard it's skiable but I'm not sure.

 

[billski]

I have always wondered.... is that straight line that is cleared out skiable? Looks like it would be steeper than the TBolt.

What line?

 

[riverc0il]

What line?

Look at the map posted above.... there is a straight cut where a power line runs up to the summit. On the map, just left of the TBolt.

 

[billski]

Look at the map posted above.... there is a straight cut where a power line runs up to the summit. On the map, just left of the TBolt.

I understand. What makes the trail so challenging is not just pitch. Thetrail direction, pitch and yaw often change simultaneously. Combine that with variable condition and sudden trail configuration changes, and you have "an intermediate trail with expert conditions". Nobody designs trails like this any more.

 

[riverc0il]

I understand. What makes the trail so challenging is not just pitch. Thetrail direction, pitch and yaw often change simultaneously. Combine that with variable condition and sudden trail configuration changes, and you have "an intermediate trail with expert conditions". Nobody designs trails like this any more.

You are preaching to the choir, my man! I am a guy that considers the Taft Race Course to be one of Cannon's best trails! No one makes them like that any more, indeed! But it would be nice to have steeper second option for a 2-in-1 combo.

 

[Newpylong]

I have heard of people skiing the Powerlines, I personally don't think its possible. If someone did, there would be plenty of places that aren't skiiable.

 

[skidmarks]

The original course was
Vertical Drop: 1,760 ft.

The "new" course is:
Vertical Drop: 2,050 ft.

Some facts on the new course:
Length: 1.6 miles (racing), 2.0 miles (total)
Average Grade: 16 degrees
Steepest Grade: 35 degrees
Narrowest Point: 15 feet at Needle's Eye

You're usually going pretty fast when you hit the Needle. No netting or other safety stuff .

Course Record: 2 min. 8 sec., set by Per Klippgen in
the 1948 Eastern Downhill Championship Race.The course record will be an interesting number to watch.

Tele, DH and Boarder categories.

I'm going for a nice non-stop ride down!
I don't see myself letting it rip. I wonder how long it will take? Should be a leg burner.

 

[o3jeff]

Yes you missed the boat on that one; but as they say "it's never too late".

I see your shop does $30 rentals, I'll have to rent a BC set up next time you go!:razz:

 

[skidmarks]

I see your shop does $30 rentals, I'll have to rent a BC set up next time you go!:razz:

My Friend Mike got new Dalbelo Virus boots and his Garmont G-rides are your size!

 

[Marc]

Huh. I think I'll be there this Sunday. With the warmer temps and what looks like packed snow, could be pretty good sliding. Hope it doesn't stick to the skins too much.

 

[skidmarks]

You can wax your skins (glob stop) to prevent that!

 

[billski]

I have always wondered.... is that straight line that is cleared out skiable? Looks like it would be steeper than the TBolt.

River, here's your line: THE CHIEF