Sugarbush - AlpineZone Day, 3/28/09

[deadheadskier]

I'll only shoot pictures if real talent decides to come up from Killington. No sense in documenting us gapers on our own.

 

[andyzee]

Um, yea. Saw your post after I had already replied to billski. But thanks for the bold and underline. Got it now....

Sorry Steve, the bold and underline wasn't really directed at you. I just wanted to make sure no one else misses it. Ofcourse, this is only a suggestion on my part. I'm not the cruise director

 

[Greg]

With regards to tickets, not sure if you can get them at any window or have to go to customer service at Lincoln Peak as we did last year. Greg?

I asked already Andy. That's all I can do. I would default to just going to Gatehouse to be sure.

 

[andyzee]

I asked already Andy. That's all I can do. I would default to just going to Gatehouse to be sure.

Thanks

 

[o3jeff]

You guys should have some real nice spring condition, I just got back from skiing a few days there and today the snow was really loosening up from last weekends freeze.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

For you bump lovers, make sure you don't miss Mt. Ellen's last weekend. Pix @ http://forums.alpinezone.com/52517-our-season-mt-ellen-has-been-great-success-pix.html

Sorry I won't be joining you... I'll already be back in CO.

 

[andyzee]

Bring the suntan lotion:



Saturday 28

Flu Spreading​

Partly Cloudy High
58°F
Low
35°F

Precip: 20%

 

[riverc0il]

For you bump lovers, make sure you don't miss Mt. Ellen's last weekend. Pix @ http://forums.alpinezone.com/52517-our-season-mt-ellen-has-been-great-success-pix.html

Sorry I won't be joining you... I'll already be back in CO.

I may start over at ME before going to the meet up at LP. Is the Slidebrook going to run this weekend? Also, BMM, if you could recommend the "must hit" bump and natural snow trails over at ME, I would appreciate it. I haven't skied ME hardly at all except late season with an upload, so I am familiar with Black Diamond and FIS.

 

[Greg]

$50 tickets are available at both bases. Enjoy it everyone. Lots of vid and pics please.

 

[andyzee]

$50 tickets are available at both bases. Enjoy it everyone. Lots of vid and pics please.

Thanks for the effort Greg. Any window or customer service?

 

[BushMogulMaster]

I may start over at ME before going to the meet up at LP. Is the Slidebrook going to run this weekend? Also, BMM, if you could recommend the "must hit" bump and natural snow trails over at ME, I would appreciate it. I haven't skied ME hardly at all except late season with an upload, so I am familiar with Black Diamond and FIS.

As far as I am aware, Slidebrook should run.

You'll find the best lines on Cliffs, Exterminator, and Encore right now. Warm up on Lookin' Good and Which Way. Also good skiing on Tumbler and Bravo. Skiers' left on FIS might be decent, but that trail has not been as good as the others. Black Diamond is always hit or miss.

Enjoy!

 

[WWF-VT]

Check in the morning for update on the Slidebrook chair running. Last Sunday there was a sign at the Gatehouse chair that said it was the last day for the Slidebrook chair. 802-583-7669 or call the guest services desk.

I will be upstairs in the Gatehouse Lodge at 9:00 AM.

 

[thetrailboss]

Thanks for the effort Greg. Any window or customer service?

I'd say so. IIRC it was the same deal as last season: mention 'AlpineZone' for the deal.

 

[andyzee]

So, anyone see this mofo tomorrow, don't be shy

 

[andyzee]

Really nice day and had a great time, temp close to 60 deg, bluebird sky and the nice soft snow that goes with it. Riverc0il and Deadhead skier, pleasure meeting up with you guys, Snowmonster as always a pleasure meeting up with you as well. Sorry I couldn't hang with you guys but had to stick with my honey. She made a nice breakthrough at Hunter a week ago and continued with it today, She's still sticking to intermediate runs, but looking stronger all the time. Snow Monster, Tux in two weeks!

 

[riverc0il]

Nice to meet you too, Andy! Snowmonster... great meeting you and sharing some turns with you! Sorry we lost you. I think we might have had a miscommunication at the top. Thought you were following us down to Allyn's lodge... but DHS downed a water and I took a leak but didn't see you come down Jester so we headed back down to Heaven's Gate after a few minutes. DHS... a pleasure to finally meet you and make some turns with ya!

As DHS mentioned in another thread, bumps were variable to say the least. Not sure if they just setup poorly of if conditions and lack of new snow took their toll. Lots of space between the bumps and even though the bumps were soft, the spaces in between were hard pack. Mall and Spillesville had the best bumps with a follow up from Middle Earth. Rumble was bony in places but doable. However, this will be the last weekend for Castlerock without question. Almost no snow on the last 100 vertial feet. Rest of the mountain fairing well with coverage.

I left my freaking jacket in the base lodge Hopefully guest services will hook me up with a lost and found when I call tomorrow.

 

[thetrailboss]

So who came? Burke was mint. If anyone is around, I will be at Mount Ellen today.

 

[bvibert]

Where's the TR?

 

[snowmonster]

Nice meeting you too, rivercoil. It was my fault. Serves me right for not having a map or knowing the place well enough. I ended up going all the way down to the Valley House Lodge. Sorry about that. I hope I have a chance to ski with you again. Mt. Washington perhaps? Let me know if you're headed down to Boston.

Nice meeting you too, Deadheadskier. Hope to ski with you next time around.

Andyzee, likewise. Tux in 2 weeks? I'm glad that Vee is getting back into the swing of things.

As for me, after skiing a few runs with Andy and Vee in the afternoon, I ducked into some nice glades right off Birch Run. It was great in there! Got too know a few branches too intimately and took one in the kisser. I'll have a great time explaining this at the office tomorrow! Anyway, I made it to Castlerock eventually. Lower part of that mountain is toast. Did a lot of skiing over gravel on the traverse to the chair.

Great day at Sugarbush though. Thanks Win! And thanks AZ!

 

[riverc0il]

I hope I have a chance to ski with you again. Mt. Washington perhaps? Let me know if you're headed down to Boston.!

Definitely! Probably won't get up to Washington until after the Inferno at this rate. Will post a trip and event posting when I am planning on heading over and hopefully we can hook up for some earned turns.

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