snowmonster
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The Sunday River Faithful
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snowmonster
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I think I am partly responsible for Madpadraic's "long" trip to SR. I should not have played all that country music on the radio!
bigbog
Active member
...yes!
oh yeah...
It is one trip to most definitely have your CDs/DVDs along with you.... :lol: , that is, if not a C&W afficionado(sp?)!
Oxford Cty is one hotbed of Country.
On a mystifying note...I'm surprised at the fact that nothing..not even remotely, is yet named in honor of BobR's barbeques...very strange..:-o
oh yeah...
It is one trip to most definitely have your CDs/DVDs along with you.... :lol: , that is, if not a C&W afficionado(sp?)!
Oxford Cty is one hotbed of Country.
On a mystifying note...I'm surprised at the fact that nothing..not even remotely, is yet named in honor of BobR's barbeques...very strange..:-o
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Vortex
Member
Thaller1 deserves way more credit than all of us combined. That being said i did laugh. Bigbog you have to made it down there a bit more and I'll make a few more trips to the loaf. How is the Canoe paddling going?
snowmonster
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I started liking country during my drives to Sunday River. As you get deeper into Route 26, my radio can only pick up country stations (and this preacher guy who I find amusing). I think it's the perfect driving music. Someday, I'm gonna buy myself a pick-up truck...
Anyway, as skiisleft (on SR board) puts it:I play all kinds of music in my car...country and western. Hope to see you at the River soon.
eastcoastpowderhound
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I'd go to the River more often even if they were right next to each other and all other things remained unchanged. I'm a reformed Sugarloaf snob...I went to school in Farmington, had classes on the hill at SL and we all used to rag on the one guy who went to SR on the weekends (parents live in Bethel). I skied SL 3-4 days a week for 4 years and only skied SR once or twice a month. I worked in a shop at SR while in school but still did 99% of my skiing at SL After graduating I spent a winter living at the River and got to know the mtn better and grew to appreciate it more. Then I moved out west for a bit ...then came back and was living in Portland...had a SR/SL pass alternated between the two for a couple of years. Once I'd skied SR enough I grew to appreciate it more...here's why:
more consistent conditions
better lift system
the 8 peaks spread the crowds out much better...even on a holiday weekend I can find at least one or two lifts that I can pretty much ski right onto
SR holds snow better...less affected by wind/fewer wind holds
better grooming...if you're going to groom, at least do it well
SR doesn't ski any shorter than SL...I've heard this a bunch ot times, but where's the long run at SL that doesn't have a ton of flats on it? Runs off the SuperQuad end up on a long, flat run out, King Pine is very short, Spillway longside isn't any longer than a run off Barker or White Heat and its a LSD chair (long slow double...cold and freakin windy too) Tote Road...c'mon, it takes two lifts to ski the whole thing and its only intermediate terrain anyway.
If you want to ski a different exposure at SR you take a different trail off the same lift...at SL you've got to go all the way to the other side of the mtn
Sugarloaf does have a more mellow vibe and overall has a bit higher percentage of ski talent...they've both got good trees (not Jay/Bush/Stowe trees but still fun).
Hell, its even easier to park at SR
SR's got more base lodges...yeah, they all need a facelift, but again, it helps to spread the crowds out better.
SR has more rolling, undulating terrain and more double fall line terrain.
Sugarloaf certainly does have more mystique and a tougher reputation...but 9 times out of 10 I'll take SR
more consistent conditions
better lift system
the 8 peaks spread the crowds out much better...even on a holiday weekend I can find at least one or two lifts that I can pretty much ski right onto
SR holds snow better...less affected by wind/fewer wind holds
better grooming...if you're going to groom, at least do it well
SR doesn't ski any shorter than SL...I've heard this a bunch ot times, but where's the long run at SL that doesn't have a ton of flats on it? Runs off the SuperQuad end up on a long, flat run out, King Pine is very short, Spillway longside isn't any longer than a run off Barker or White Heat and its a LSD chair (long slow double...cold and freakin windy too) Tote Road...c'mon, it takes two lifts to ski the whole thing and its only intermediate terrain anyway.
If you want to ski a different exposure at SR you take a different trail off the same lift...at SL you've got to go all the way to the other side of the mtn
Sugarloaf does have a more mellow vibe and overall has a bit higher percentage of ski talent...they've both got good trees (not Jay/Bush/Stowe trees but still fun).
Hell, its even easier to park at SR
SR's got more base lodges...yeah, they all need a facelift, but again, it helps to spread the crowds out better.
SR has more rolling, undulating terrain and more double fall line terrain.
Sugarloaf certainly does have more mystique and a tougher reputation...but 9 times out of 10 I'll take SR
highpeaksdrifter
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Now that's a well thought out post.:beer:
eastcoastpowderhound
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I used to work in a couple shops in the Portland area...used to have this debate about once a week with customers. They'd ask where I skied...I'd say SR and they'd :flame: away...the funny thing is more than half of the people I've had this debate with would eventually admit to rarely, if ever, having skied SR.
Vortex
Member
All flat. remember its the thought that counts. My guess is 4 miles,
eastcoastpowderhound
New member
Kansas to lower downdraft is the traverse that takes you from jordan back to the rest of the hill...very glad I'm not a boarder on those, poles are handy...rocking chair is the big terrain park...road runner is another traverse that takes you from barker down to white cap. there will be lots of swearing and stepping out of your rear binding.
Vortex
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Only places I can beat my son in a race these days. Freekin boarders. :razz: Still can out smart him, but can out turn him.
bigbog
Active member
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What is with that one station that all one hears is (in computer-generated).."T-Minus X Seconds And Counting..".?????? Just keeps counting down the seconds, minutes, and hours....to something!??? Never held onto that station long enough to hear what it is/was all about...? :lol: :lol:..
BobR...;-), Yes..am still paddling, but am in the process of selling my whitewater canoe!...;-)...no local crowd to paddle with..and paddling a whitewater stream requires a lot more preparation with taxi service back to your vehicle;-)....I'll be sticking to the open & dry canoes! (tandem and solo)..a little more sedate...can always find more willing partners...much easier to plan & go when seeing others in Mass and NH, or when they come up here..
I have been hiking!....and ready for Fall hiking too.
A few of us making contact @Sugarloaf sounds great!...gotta get thaller1 & hubby to get up too! A couple nice pubs/restaurants around as well...!
SteveD
What is with that one station that all one hears is (in computer-generated).."T-Minus X Seconds And Counting..".?????? Just keeps counting down the seconds, minutes, and hours....to something!??? Never held onto that station long enough to hear what it is/was all about...? :lol: :lol:..
BobR...;-), Yes..am still paddling, but am in the process of selling my whitewater canoe!...;-)...no local crowd to paddle with..and paddling a whitewater stream requires a lot more preparation with taxi service back to your vehicle;-)....I'll be sticking to the open & dry canoes! (tandem and solo)..a little more sedate...can always find more willing partners...much easier to plan & go when seeing others in Mass and NH, or when they come up here..
I have been hiking!....and ready for Fall hiking too.
A few of us making contact @Sugarloaf sounds great!...gotta get thaller1 & hubby to get up too! A couple nice pubs/restaurants around as well...!
SteveD
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Vortex
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We'll catch up. I'll be hiking in the bethel area next weekend.
Edd
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A surprisingly tough question....I love them both, and the handful of times I make it to the Loaf each year I say "wish it was closer".
Because it's closer, I ski the River a ton, and know it like the back of my hand. One thing I enjoy is the many spots around the place you can stop for a warm up and beer. You've got Sliders in the Jordan Bowl, the lodge on top of North Peak, the Foggy Goggle at South Ridge, the Barker lodge, and the Shipyard Brewpub at White Cap. The thing is, all of these spots are on totally different parts of the mountain, which gives you flexibility for avoiding possible crowds and crappy conditions (Jordan can be socked in with fog while Barker is pretty clear).
The Loaf is sort of a binary experience, where either everyone's having a blast, or everyone is having a crappy day. At the River people are having varying experiences depending on how they manage their ski day.
Because it's closer, I ski the River a ton, and know it like the back of my hand. One thing I enjoy is the many spots around the place you can stop for a warm up and beer. You've got Sliders in the Jordan Bowl, the lodge on top of North Peak, the Foggy Goggle at South Ridge, the Barker lodge, and the Shipyard Brewpub at White Cap. The thing is, all of these spots are on totally different parts of the mountain, which gives you flexibility for avoiding possible crowds and crappy conditions (Jordan can be socked in with fog while Barker is pretty clear).
The Loaf is sort of a binary experience, where either everyone's having a blast, or everyone is having a crappy day. At the River people are having varying experiences depending on how they manage their ski day.
snowmonster
New member
I always wondered about that station. I figured that it was some defense related thing so I stayed off it!
Re: Kansas and Roadrunner at Sunday River: the best cure for these is waxing. I am finicky about waxing and whenever I find myself on Kansas, I'm thankful for the extra work I did. You just have to push off once at the entrance of Kansas at Jordan, keep your weight forward and avoid sudden stops. You can get a really good head of speed if you do it right and spill out into Aurora without poling. For Roadrunner, either build speed as you leave Obsession or get some elevation near the loading area for the Locke Mountain Triple and use that momentum.
Terry
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A cooler full of beer for the parking lot BBQs is also required equipment!
MonkeyBrook
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OK, I am a bit late to the party on this thread...but agree with the comments by Snowmonster, BobR, Terry, AndyEich...the crowd at SR is great. We have lots of friends up there and surely will meet more folks this year (OSME). Our kids beg to go up each weekend...so all is good. I am ready for the next BBQ.
By the way RightcoastRider has no problem with Kansas on his board, then again, he can fly.
As for the original question, if we did not have a home at SR...and both mt's were same distance...My son and I would ski SL first, my two daughters and wife woudl pick SR....both great mts and very different. We are fortunate to have them on the same pass and within driving distance of each other.
By the way RightcoastRider has no problem with Kansas on his board, then again, he can fly.
As for the original question, if we did not have a home at SR...and both mt's were same distance...My son and I would ski SL first, my two daughters and wife woudl pick SR....both great mts and very different. We are fortunate to have them on the same pass and within driving distance of each other.
prisnah
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Love em both, but I enjoy SR a little bit more because I know the people and the area better. the drive to SL doesn't bother me at all though.
Hey Greg,
I gotta think this qualifies as on topic for folks considering Bethel and SR right?
http://fourseasonsrealtymaine.com/88-Brook-Road-a53958.html
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1700+ sq feet. 1.1 acres. Attached oversize 2 car garage. Best/most mature landscaping in the neighborhood. 5 mins from town, 10 mins from the mtn. Walk out basement. Great mini-neighborhood for kids/pets. Surrounded by woods and hike/atv trails. The pool table will stay in the basement, and unless someone offers us $2500 (unreal steal) for the ATV, we're leaving that to the buyer too.
We built it with "ski house" in mind.
I gotta think this qualifies as on topic for folks considering Bethel and SR right?
http://fourseasonsrealtymaine.com/88-Brook-Road-a53958.html
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1700+ sq feet. 1.1 acres. Attached oversize 2 car garage. Best/most mature landscaping in the neighborhood. 5 mins from town, 10 mins from the mtn. Walk out basement. Great mini-neighborhood for kids/pets. Surrounded by woods and hike/atv trails. The pool table will stay in the basement, and unless someone offers us $2500 (unreal steal) for the ATV, we're leaving that to the buyer too.
We built it with "ski house" in mind.
MadPadraic
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Ha. No, you shouldn't have and no that's not why I perceive the drive as too long....I went back other times as well. Next year I need to meet up for more of Bob R's community vibe...
