Saddleback - Pre AZ summit 3/26/10

[from_the_NEK]

I'll be there. I'm looking forward to checking out 2 new places in the same weekend.

 

[madskier6]

Updated roll call - please add or correct, as appropriate

Definite:

riverc0il
BackLoafRiver
Wood Core
xwhaler
from_the_NEK
madskier6 & son Kevin & his friend Kyle

Maybe:

Greg
deadheadskier
wa-loaf
WJenness

I'm definitely going to Saddleback & looking forward to checking out this new mountain (for me).

 

[severine]

One of the Divas wanted me to remind you that if you show your season's pass from another mountain, lift tickets will only be $35 at Saddleback. Enjoy!

 

[bvibert]

I'd like to give Saddleback a try. I need to figure out where we're staying on Thursday night first though...

 

[wa-loaf]

Updated roll call - please add or correct, as appropriate

Definite:

riverc0il
BackLoafRiver
Wood Core
xwhaler
from_the_NEK
madskier6 & son Kevin & his friend Kyle
wa-loaf

Maybe:

Greg
deadheadskier
WJenness


I'll be there.

 

[Greg]

Strip me off the maybe list. I'm pretty sure I'll be skiing the Loaf that Friday.

 

[bvibert]

I was thinking of trying to hit Saddleback, but I don't think I'm going to make it happen.

 

[xwhaler]

I won't be up until Friday night so won't be skiing the 'Back with you guys that day.
Everyone should have a great time though.....the mtn is still skiing quite well.
Seeded bumps on Tightline (off the Kennebago quad) for those with interest!

 

[wa-loaf]

Saddleback Snowfields yesterday:

 

[roark]

Definite:

riverc0il
BackLoafRiver
Wood Core
xwhaler
from_the_NEK
madskier6 & son Kevin & his friend Kyle
wa-loaf
roark

Maybe:


deadheadskier
WJenness

 

[wa-loaf]

We should establish some sort of meet-up. I haven't been there in years, so if anyone can suggest a good spot/time that would be cool.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'd put my attendance at 10% with the current forecast. i.e. it would have to change to show decent natural coming for Thursday into Friday.

if I were going, I'd suggest a meet up for the lodge at 9, and the Kennebago Quad for either 10 or 11 considering how far some folks are coming from.

 

[WoodCore]

3 inches of new snow being reported this morning with more on the way. It might not be so bad after all.

 

[riverc0il]

Bottom of Kennebago Quad at 11a seems like a good meet up time. That work for everyone going?

 

[BackLoafRiver]

DL

As of right now, I am on the DL. :evil: My right knee is swollen to the size of an orange and I can't extend it without pain. Sleeping has been a challenge. I am taking some pills and am PRAYING to be all good by tomorrow afternoon. I'll update soon.

If I am off the Injured Reserve 11 sounds cool. I should be in the lodge by 8 if any of you are morning owls and want to meet up.

 

[wa-loaf]

Bottom of Kennebago Quad at 11a seems like a good meet up time. That work for everyone going?

Works for me.

 

[deadheadskier]

Have fun guys. Going to pass in favor of the river. weather is too sketchy over the next couple of days for me to trust the conditions will warrant the drive over there.

Hopefully it's great for you all and you can rub it in my face at the AZ welcome party friday night.

 

[dropKickMurphy]

3 inches of new snow being reported this morning with more on the way. It might not be so bad after all.

"Kennebago and Rangeley lifts will not operate due to high winds and variable surfaces"

Friday's winds may be similar to today's. Plus it will be a lot colder.

I'm still planning on heading to Saddleback Friday. Keeping my fingers crossed that they'll at least be running the lifts. If not....there's always the Swig 'N Smelt.

I'll also be at the Loaf on Saturday and Sunday. I got a group of 8 guys together for this. I ran the option of the AZ deal as well as a similar trip organized by a local shop by them. Since they are not AZ members, they decided to go with the trip through the shop.

Some of us are planning on catching the"show" at the Carrabassett Inn on Friday night. For the sake of supporting the local economy.

 

[riverc0il]

Hopefully it's great for you all and you can rub it in my face at the AZ welcome party friday night.

We'll only rub it in your face if you ski at Sunday River instead. Because even if the conditions are still bad, we would be skiing the Back while you were skiing the River and 'nuff said about that comparison.

 

[riverc0il]

Would be a bummer if the summit is off line on Friday due to winds but there is still plenty of good runs off the Double to warrant a solid half day. I will be there regardless of winds as I have a voucher to use.

I will be bringing skins in the event that the summit is off line due to wind. Not that I anticipate conditions on the summit being any better if the winds are blowing but because why the heck not and I will be disappointed if I don't at least see how the top of Casablanca and Muleskinner look... let alone go there and not make the attempt to ski them if possible.