New Member Introductions Thread

[bvibert]

Welcome from the US Snowhunterr!

 

[Snowhunterr]

thank!

 

[baykon]

Welcome. Next time you go to Plattekill give a shout. And bring the 6 yo....I hope you've been bringing him/her with you.

My 6 yo in the woods today:

Thanks Marc. She's been out 4 times with mixed success. Just need to be more consistent about getting her out...tough to keep the momentum going.

Weather depending going to try for at least one day at platty this weekend.

 

[Nick]

hello all
My name is Mark and I write from Italy. I am a fan of weather and weather statistics I follow with interest from around the world. I live in Rome, where the climate is Mediterranean, mild in winter and hot in summer, so snow is rare. here because we are hunters of snow, climbing a hill.
hello to all and thanks

That's cool. So do you ski at all? The Alps aren't all that far from Rome, right?

 

[Nick]

Hello - been lurking for a little bit...enjoy the discussion and have definitely benefited on ideas for places to ski (and when).

35 years old, have lived in NYC for 10+ years. Started skiing around 8-9 yo...grew up in Michigan but lots of skiers in my extended family in NH so many of my early days were at Pat's and Sunapee. Also spent time at the various SE and Northern MI areas.

Always loved to ski but for most of my life only got 3-5 days a year. After a few great trips out west (all immediate family is spread across CO now) and some solid day trips from the city I've become more committed to getting out and improving. Consider myself a solid intermediate, most days are a mix of cruisers and steeps/bumps. Haven't really gotten into trees that much on my own, though it's typically what my brothers want to ski when I'm in CO.

As a desk jockey with a 6 yo I'm primarily doing day trips to the Catskills, usually Hunter though I really enjoyed my day at Plattekill this year. Hit Gore and Magic for first time over the past month and hoping for at least another trip further north and one out west (Summit Co and/or Aspen) before the season ends.

Would be great to meet some people and maybe share a few turns down the line 8)

Welcome! Glad to have you aboard!

 

[ScottySkis]

Thanks Marc. She's been out 4 times with mixed success. Just need to be more consistent about getting her out...tough to keep the momentum going.

Weather depending going to try for at least one day at platty this weekend.

Hi welcome and you and your family look like Platty regular customer base, I also think it is a good place for you.

 

[LasersInTheTaiga]

Hi everyone,

I ran across AZ a few days ago and thought I'd sign up and introduce myself. You all seem pretty cool.

I live in Boston now, getting a doctorate in computer science from Northeastern. I grew up skiing the great snow and *huge* vertical of Southern California and Nevada (bet you didn't know you could ski an hour from Vegas), then spent 5 years skiing in Central New York (Greek Peak!) while also, sometimes, going to college. What we lacked in vertical we made up for in runs. And beers. I moved to New England in '05 and somehow, inexplicably, took many years off and went x-country skiing instead. But now I'm back to downhill, finally. I've been skiing at Cannon this year, mostly. I guess I am fairly advanced and can ski almost anything, but not so advanced that I wanted to ski, say, DJ's Tramline at Cannon this past week.

Anyway, I'm happy to be here and hopefully I'll see some of you around. If you see a neon-green helmet, say hi!

~Scott

 

[billski]

That's cool. So do you ski at all? The Alps aren't all that far from Rome, right?

Can you say "Dolomites"?

 

[Nick]

Hi everyone,

I ran across AZ a few days ago and thought I'd sign up and introduce myself. You all seem pretty cool.

I live in Boston now, getting a doctorate in computer science from Northeastern. I grew up skiing the great snow and *huge* vertical of Southern California and Nevada (bet you didn't know you could ski an hour from Vegas), then spent 5 years skiing in Central New York (Greek Peak!) while also, sometimes, going to college. What we lacked in vertical we made up for in runs. And beers. I moved to New England in '05 and somehow, inexplicably, took many years off and went x-country skiing instead. But now I'm back to downhill, finally. I've been skiing at Cannon this year, mostly. I guess I am fairly advanced and can ski almost anything, but not so advanced that I wanted to ski, say, DJ's Tramline at Cannon this past week.

Anyway, I'm happy to be here and hopefully I'll see some of you around. If you see a neon-green helmet, say hi!

~Scott

Welcome Scott!

 

[billski]

Welcome ya’ll. Been too busy skiing and wanting to ski to be reading much. So now we’ve got a doctoral candidate who puts skiing before thesis (good man!), A glow-in the dark Cannonista, a weather wonk, a spy form time4tucks who has been ‘outted’, a transplanted Westerner longing for real snow (sorry dude!), a skier that actually wants to improve(!) and a potential refugee from NJ (time’s a wastin’…).

So let's get those comments going, before the snows melt and everyone gets cranky again until they can get out and do other distracting things until November.

 

[billski]

I dig just about anything outdoors. I love hiking, especially if I can take my 2 yellow labs with me. Backpacking, kayaking, outdoor music festivals, all that stuff. Did I mention I like being outdoors?

I've had a great time using the meetup web to find others that are as obsessed about the mountains as I am. If they poop out there are always more fools right behind, so I fit right in!

I outdoor music festivals, all that stuff.

Oh, I get it, like back in my day, Hendrix, Joplin, Slick, Who, Stones, CSNY, Lennon,. I've still got the vinyl to prove it. Oh yeah, don't forget Cheech and Chong.



You've got to work on that slang though. Groovy, Far Out, Man, blow your mind, get it on, square, split.

Since I'm new to the area, I know NO ONE whatsoever, and I work with a bunch of stuffy old men, engineer types.

Hey watch it, I resemble that remark! There are some "old men" in these parts that can ski just about anything anytime any place. They're just not "stuffy".

WELCOME!

 

[ScottySkis]

I've had a great time using the meetup web to find others that are as obsessed about the mountains as I am. If they poop out there are always more fools right behind, so I fit right in!


Oh, I get it, like back in my day, Hendrix, Joplin, Slick, Who, Stones, CSNY, Lennon,. I've still got the vinyl to prove it. Oh yeah, don't forget Cheech and Chong.



You've got to work on that slang though. Groovy, Far Out, Man, blow your mind, get it on, square, split.



Hey watch it, I resemble that remark! There are some "old men" in these parts that can ski just about anything anytime any place. They're just not "stuffy".

WELCOME!

Bill your lucky.

 

[Chillaxingdog]

Hi community,

New member here. Been lurking for a while. I always enjoy reading the trip reports, peoples' thoughts on the weather, and talk about equipment. Thought I would finally join the group! I really enjoy skiing all over New England, sticking to the groomers mostly. But as the children get older, they are pulling towards the parks and trees!

Cheers,
Jeff

 

[jerseygirl]

New to the board and want to know if anyone has a recommendation for where to take my two children for their first time skiing. I'm in Northern Bergen county NJ and want to start with something that is fairly close so I can ease the kids into it!

 

[ScottySkis]

New to the board and want to know if anyone has a recommendation for where to take my two children for their first time skiing. I'm in Northern Bergen county NJ and want to start with something that is fairly close so I can ease the kids into it!

Hi and welcome to the fourm. I first recommend looking in the search button because most regulars don't post now in the summer. I can give you some advice, I live just north if North NJ. I would say check out Tuxedo Ridge by Slotsburgh NY, not far from Mawhaw. It is pretty small but should be good for young ones. If you ever make the trip to the Catskills Hunter has a whole hill for beginners called Hunter 1.

 

[marcski]

New to the board and want to know if anyone has a recommendation for where to take my two children for their first time skiing. I'm in Northern Bergen county NJ and want to start with something that is fairly close so I can ease the kids into it!

Best local place with a cool old time feel is IMHO, Mt. Peter in Warwick, NY. It has a nice continuous (albeit relatively ahort 450') vertical drop. It can get crowded, esp on busy weekends. If you plan on going 3 or more times, you should head upto Skibarn on Rt. 17 or another shop and lease equipment for the season. I think having to rent skis and eait on that line and then wait on a line to buy a pass and then wait on the chairlift line is just too many lines for little ones just getting into the sport. If your children are older and somewhat athletic and you go somewhat frequently, they may outgrow Mt. Peter after a year or two, but that is the objective.

 

[jerseygirl]

Best local place with a cool old time feel is IMHO, Mt. Peter in Warwick, NY. It has a nice continuous (albeit relatively ahort 450') vertical drop. It can get crowded, esp on busy weekends. If you plan on going 3 or more times, you should head upto Skibarn on Rt. 17 or another shop and lease equipment for the season. I think having to rent skis and eait on that line and then wait on a line to buy a pass and then wait on the chairlift line is just too many lines for little ones just getting into the sport. If your children are older and somewhat athletic and you go somewhat frequently, they may outgrow Mt. Peter after a year or two, but that is the objective.

Thank you so much for the info. I've heard that Mt. Peter is good for beginners so I will probably give it a shot when the time is right. I don't know what made me think of this question with 90+ degree weather! LOL

 

[RootDKJ]

New to the board and want to know if anyone has a recommendation for where to take my two children for their first time skiing. I'm in Northern Bergen county NJ and want to start with something that is fairly close so I can ease the kids into it!

Stay away from Mountain Creek. Belleayre or Plattekill might be a nice option.

 

[ScottySkis]

Stay away from Mountain Creek. Belleayre or Plattekill might be a nice option.

Agree about MT Creek, on weekends but mid week it should be okay I would think. What is this Plattekill I never heard if probably no good lol.

 

[Nick]

Thank you so much for the info. I've heard that Mt. Peter is good for beginners so I will probably give it a shot when the time is right. I don't know what made me think of this question with 90+ degree weather! LOL

Welcome to AlpineZone jerseygirl!