The "Sugarbush Thread"

[HowieT2]

That’s a bummer

 

[Hawk]

I used to ski with a small pack. Water, food, maybe a beer, goggle lens and some basic tools like knife, screwdeiver, duct tape. it is also useful if you dress for success in the morning and then need to drop a layer once it warms up. In my case it was not a big deal, I never took it off and I NEVER had any issues. But that is me. I am self aware and probably checked to see if I was hooked most rides. Seeing the complete morons in line with big packs with straps and carabiners everywhere, not paying attention to anything, it's no wonder the mountian has concerns. I am sure they have seen all kinds of mishaps.

 

[VTSkiBike]

Bluebird and cold this morning with plenty of new snow. I'm unfortunately at my desk all day but if you can get out there, do it.

 

[Newpylong]

That would match the carpet over at South. I guess it would be good for the adaptive program, but I'd rather see NRX replaced.

I don't think a carpet would move the needle one way or another on replacing NRX. There is a substantial cost different on the two projects.

 

[vtski802]

I caught it; and don't recall the word "beginner" in Hammond's sentence...which indicated "another lift project next summer"

I was referring to Tyler J mentioning a new beginner lift at North.

 

[tumbler]

Bring back the T-Bar to Snowflake!

 

[bumpcrasher]

Well since you ask I usually carry a full size signed cut out Steve Buscemi , some fishing waders, a spare set of skis (cut in half else they don't fit quite right) and a copy of Harry Chapin Living Room Suites on 8 Track (sealed). You know the essentials. Honestly this forum doesn't disappoint. When I joined 15 years ago I'd have gotten the same response so should have anticipated it. Glad I'm back.

I have water, snacks, hand warmers, sometime extra goggles or lenses, glove liners depending on the day and also I have kids. Not in my bag of course, but sometimes it's nice to throw something extra in for them or anyone else I might be skiing with. Back when I was younger I'd have a sandwich so I could eat on the lift and not have to go in. I don't like having a bulky jacket or things in my pockets. I can;t even imagine going down a bump line with 4 cans of beer bouncing around in my jacket. A slim design pack pulled tight doesn't bother me and I prefer it. That being said I also wonder when I see the giant packs, but to each their own.

In any case it goes beyond signage now and almost every lift and they ask you to take it off. A minor annoyance for sure. I just nod politely and say sure and sometimes do take it off if I want something in it that ride up, but mostly don't. Was just curious what spawned this new behavior and if it would kindly stop excepting for when you can see the pack will be an obvious issue. (i.e. huge pack, tons of things hanging off etc).

Welcome Back MtnMan4Bush!!
As one who always skis with a backpack, Sugarbush is right to enforce taking backpacks off. Heard about the significant injury on NR and there is just no time for the skier or lift operator to react if the pack gets hooked. I do agree, if you take the pack off, there is a greater chance at getting one of those buckles stuck yet little to no chance of injury.

 

[Lotso]

First tracks on Middle Earth with Mrs. Lotso this morning. Super fun. Crazy drifts on the bumps. Will attempt to post a pic or two in a bit.

 

[HDS]

As seen at Phish in Riviera Maya.

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That’s me!⭕️⭕️

 

[jimmywilson69]

well this is an interesting turn of events.

Welcome to our strange corner of the internet.

 

[thetrailboss]

That’s me!⭕️⭕️

Seriously? Too funny!

 

[KustyTheKlown]