The "Sugarbush Thread"

[VTSkiBike]

Uh yeah. I had way more snow after the last rain storm. My yard is looking too green. WTF?

 

[Lotso]

Uh yeah. I had way more snow after the last rain storm. My yard is looking too green. WTF?

Warm wind is a killer

 

[cdskier]

Figured today was a good day to do the one thing I always hate doing...getting new boots. Just spent almost 2 hours at Alpine Options. We'll see how the break-in goes the rest of the week.

The bindings on my 2nd set of skis (Nordica Hell n Backs) are also no longer indemnified (I was worried they were getting around that age). Might be in the market for a new set of "mid-winter" skis as I like to call that pair. That's the skis I use in true packed powder or better conditions. Doubt it is worth putting new binding on skis that have to be ~10 years old by now.

 

[Hawk]

Who did your fitting. Joe, Chris, Steve?

 

[cdskier]

Who did your fitting. Joe, Chris, Steve?

Chris

 

[Hawk]

He's a good guy. He used to be a manager at Ski Market near me before it went under. In my years going to Alpine options I have done fittings with all of them. I like the service.

 

[cdskier]

I was happy with the experience and time spent. We'll see how it translates once I start testing the new boots out on the mountain.

 

[HowieT2]

I was happy with the experience and time spent. We'll see how it translates once I start testing the new boots out on the mountain.

Those guys are the best. worth the time.
looking forward to picking up my new black crows Atris there on friday.

 

[crank]

I hate saying these types of things because it makes me feel old (I'm 47) but the unawareness of the younger generations is very concerning. They have way more tools to be informed and are super locked into their phones yet are completely uniformed on lots of things...

you used to have to call a damn phone number to get the ski report! and sometimes the line would be busy!!


#oldman

I used to call local bars to ask about the conditions. It was way better info. than listening to the mountain's report.

 

[tumbler]

HG opens Saturday! What's the over/under on complaints?

 

[Cheetah440]

HG opens Saturday! What's the over/under on complaints?

Yeah just read that email.
Good news. Should be decent skiing this weekend.

 

[djd66]

Figured today was a good day to do the one thing I always hate doing...getting new boots. Just spent almost 2 hours at Alpine Options. We'll see how the break-in goes the rest of the week.

If you don't have them, I highly recommend getting foot beds,... well worth the money!

 

[Steveskio]

Figured today was a good day to do the one thing I always hate doing...getting new boots. Just spent almost 2 hours at Alpine Options. We'll see how the break-in goes the rest of the week.

The bindings on my 2nd set of skis (Nordica Hell n Backs) are also no longer indemnified (I was worried they were getting around that age). Might be in the market for a new set of "mid-winter" skis as I like to call that pair. That's the skis I use in true packed powder or better conditions. Doubt it is worth putting new binding on skis that have to be ~10 years old by now.

Worked at SM in Braintree back in the 80’s. They had a house at SB back then. Many a story to be told. Great bunch of ski professionals. Too bad they went under

 

[djd66]

Worked at SM in Braintree back in the 80’s. They had a house at SB back then. Many a story to be told. Great bunch of ski professionals. Too bad they went under

I worked at SM back in the 80's too! (very short stint around '86) it was a lot of fun!

 

[cdskier]

If you don't have them, I highly recommend getting foot beds,... well worth the money!

Have them and Chris said my existing ones were in fine shape so we just moved them to the new boots.

 

[vtski802]

Agreed. I hate most of the weird slang this snow reporter uses. Today we had powdizzle! And the spin is just way too overly positive all the time.

Omg m'ellen and linky p need to go away and never come back. It's ridiculous

 

[Carl_Greig]

Omg m'ellen and linky p need to go away and never come back. It's ridiculous

Slidey B as well.
People use the snow report and trail map to plan their day, not all of them have been here. Nothing is gained by nicknaming.
We're not far from Ai becoming Comms Director or Snow Reporter. I don't wan't to welcome it but..

 

[teleo]

Figured today was a good day to do the one thing I always hate doing...getting new boots. Just spent almost 2 hours at Alpine Options. We'll see how the break-in goes the rest of the week.

Agree with this.

Were you in there late morning with a wine t-shirt? If so, I was the guy on the other bench getting Tele boots.

 

[cdskier]

Agree with this.

Were you in there late morning with a wine t-shirt? If so, I was the guy on the other bench getting Tele boots.

Hah! Yes. That was me.

 

[Steveskio]

I worked at SM back in the 80's too! (very short stint around '86) it was a lot of fun!

Which store?