Sugarbush: 4/26/09 (AZ Bump Fest Day)

[thetrailboss]

I'm sore as well, but that was after two days of skiing.....light gym workout tonight.

 

[kcyanks1]

I forgot to mention that I can barely move my legs today, let alone stand or walk. Thanks for talking me into those extra runs Greg, TTB, and Ozzy! I hadn't skied in a month and it showed yesterday.

I was in pain trying to walk from the base of Super Bravo into the lodge, and then to the car. Better this morning though, but still some soreness.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I am as well as many others at the Bush appreciate the effort people make to drive up to Vermont, especially northern Vermont, to ski/ride. I think you guys went even beyond that effort. Kcyanks was there practically at the crack of dawn driving up from NYC and it was fun meeting and talking to him before the rest of the crew arrived.

The skiing was definately challenging and it was impressive that you guys stuck it out and was rewarded with better conditions later in the day. Looking forward to the vid. Alittle bummed that DHS and Riv never came in GL as I would have liked to finally meet them but being in pain is an okay excuse. :wink:

One of the best things of this past season has been getting to talk to TB just about every weekend. He's a warrior, always skiing no matter what the conditions. I wish I had a camera a few weeks ago when he came in the lodge soaked like a drowned rat. He didn't seem to mind....a true dedicated skier.

Since I always work on the weekends I never get to ski with AZers that visit the Bush, except one time a couple of years ago with Andy and Vee. Maybe I'll try to get that worked out next year. I'm hoping that the economy will be turned around by then and the northeast will have a great snow year. Hope everyone has a great summer.

 

[kcyanks1]

I am as well as many others at the Bush appreciate the effort people make to drive up to Vermont, especially northern Vermont, to ski/ride. I think you guys went even beyond that effort. Kcyanks was there practically at the crack of dawn driving up from NYC and it was fun meeting and talking to him before the rest of the crew arrived.

Great meeting and talking with you too! Just so everyone doesn't think I'm completely nuts, I did drive up the night before Totally worth it. Though it would be nice if Win could negotiate a deal with VT police offers to allow us to drive a little faster. If they could give us an extra 10mph or so, my drive time would be a bit more reasonable. All in the name of VT tourism industry (Then he'd have to work on NY, though I'm not sure they'll be interested in helping me leave the state faster.)

 

[bvibert]

Alittle bummed that DHS and Riv never came in GL as I would have liked to finally meet them but being in pain is an okay excuse. :wink:

I'm pretty sure you met DHS. He was with us when we were talking to you in the morning by the boot room.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I'm pretty sure you met DHS. He was with us when we were talking to you in the morning by the boot room.

Dang...I didn't catch that.....you do know I'm old, right? LMAO

 

[powhunter]

Sounds like you guys had fun even thought the conditions werent that great!! Way to go!!

 

[thetrailboss]

One of the best things of this past season has been getting to talk to TB just about every weekend. He's a warrior, always skiing no matter what the conditions. I wish I had a camera a few weeks ago when he came in the lodge soaked like a drowned rat. He didn't seem to mind....a true dedicated skier.

Thanks for the kind words, SRO. It has been great to see you as well.

I remember that day and won't forget it any time soon. I got last chair on the Summit for the season...75mph winds made skiing down FIS very interesting, but it forced me to take the "men's tee" on that last run and I found some very good snow...very soft and delicious. I had nothing better to do that day and it was the last day for 'Ellen. It was fun...Gore Tex works well...as does a warm shower when you get home. :wink: When folks were moaning about the weather, I told them about this trip and that things weren't so bad.

 

[gmcunni]

video is up.

 

[thetrailboss]

NICE video!

 

[skiadikt]

yeah good job. looks like you guys made the most out of it.

 

[kcyanks1]

Thanks for the hard work on the video! Wow, my form is a mess (not that I didn't kind of know that)

 

[bvibert]

Nice work Gary! Thanks for putting that together! :beer:

 

[Greg]

video is up.

Nice video! I didn't know you got so much footage and you mixed angles up enough so it wasn't repetitive. Glad you were able to incorporate the little bit of video I got on Organgrinder in the afternoon. Nice, nice work. I think I'll retire from AZ video production now.

I felt like such a gaper on Stein's yesterday and the video proves it. Holy moly. :roll: I loved going to the Legends after lunch. So much better in those big sweeper bumps on Stein's than the Twisters, but still forgiving enough to ski a straighter line on the OG bumps with them. I was peaking on the OG and Ripcord runs. Those two will have to carry me through the summer. DHS gets the ripper award yesterday for sure though....smoooooooooooth. I really wish you, Steve and Pat could have been with us on OG in the afternoon. Just sick lines.

 

[bvibert]

Here's a couple of crappy cell phone pics I snapped yesterday.

Top of Stein's:

Ozzy on Stein's:

 

[severine]

Nice vid, Gary!

 

[gmcunni]

not much of a blooper reel from yesterday but i did manage to catch this.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Awesome TR and video...Ozzy hel his line tight and aggressive..grilling up some serious steeze..anyway it's a shame I wasn't there yesterday but thanks for giving us a little slice of Paradise for those who were stuck in a 90 degree sauna!!!

 

[deadheadskier]

DHS gets the ripper award yesterday for sure though....smoooooooooooth. I really wish you, Steve and Pat could have been with us on OG in the afternoon. Just sick lines.

I appreciate the compliment.

Wish I didn't have to shut it down, but it was the right call. I felt fine all morning, then could barely put weight on my right leg walking to the lift. Still real painful today right where the quad meets the knee and under the knee cap on the inside of my leg. Had I tried Steins again, you all would've had to call for a sled as even Spring Fling was brutal to try and get down.

Definitely wish I had gotten to experience OG with you all after it softened, the lines up there were clearly better than Steins. I'm not going to say that Stein's was bad, it was fun, but I have never skied that trail with good lines on it. Tells me it's a prime candidate for seeding, though I'm not sure I've seen a trail of Stein's pitched seeded before.

Can't wait for next season already

 

[riverc0il]

Alittle bummed that DHS and Riv never came in GL as I would have liked to finally meet them but being in pain is an okay excuse. :wink:

What is GL? I booted up in that small room next to CS. I thought of you both times I skied bush this year but had no idea when/where you worked. Nor did I know your name and would have felt odd asking around for SRO from AZ. :lol: I'll be back next year and we can hook up for some chatter.