The Unofficial Whiteface Thread

[Skier 4 Life]

Lifer, this is going to be the Start House of Doom for you this season. Be ready to take your wopin on Sat.

Gee, HPD... guess it was I who did the whooping on Saturday. :wink: Here's to a rematch after xmas! :beer:

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Gee, HPD... guess it was I who did the whooping on Saturday. :wink: Here's to a rematch after xmas! :beer:

Fortunately 4U I fell. I was thinking I could get my skis back on, side step up, go through the gate I missed and still have a chance at beating you, but I didn't, my mistake. Next time Lifer....next time.

I'm ticked I forgot my camera. Could have gotten lots of go shots that day.

 

[Skier 4 Life]

Gee, HPD... guess it was I who did the whooping on Saturday. :wink: Here's to a rematch after xmas! :beer:

Fortunately 4U I fell. I was thinking I could get my skis back on, side step up, go through the gate I missed and still have a chance at beating you, but I didn't, my mistake. Next time Lifer....next time.

I'm ticked I forgot my camera. Could have gotten lots of go shots that day.

I suppose you think you would've got a GOLD medal to go with that story too! I'll be happy to show you what mine looks like. :wink:

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I suppose you think you would've got a GOLD medal to go with that story too! I'll be happy to show you what mine looks like. :wink:

Lifer always talkin his nonsense. Ahhh…Lifer, platinum is the top NASTAR medal this season. However, it would be quite an accomplishment for a racer with your limited skill set to get a gold. Me, I’ll be shooting for platinum.

Float like a butterfly
Race like Bodie
You'll never catch
What's too fast for your eye to see
Huuuuu......Ramble young man ramble

 

[Skier 4 Life]

I suppose you think you would've got a GOLD medal to go with that story too! I'll be happy to show you what mine looks like. :wink:

Lifer always talkin his nonsense. Ahhh…Lifer, platinum is the top NASTAR medal this season. However, it would be quite an accomplishment for a racer with your limited skill set to get a gold. Me, I’ll be shooting for platinum.

Float like a butterfly
Race like Bodie
You'll never catch
What's too fast for your eye to see
Huuuuu......Ramble young man ramble

Sorry to disappoint you HPD, but I DID get my GOLD on Saturday (on my first and only run of the season no less). And don't worry, I will be shooting for PLATINUM too. Just glad I got my GOLD this year before you did! :wink:

 

[Son of Drifter]

Number of trails

Current trail count today is 42. I say by xmas eve they'll have at least 45 trails open including Upper Skyward. Anyone else have an opinion on what will open next?

 

[freeheelwilly]

SOD: I say Lower Wilderness. There were so many tracks on it this weekend, it sure looked open.

BTW, the biggest poachers over there are the ski patrol. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

That new plan for the slides I posted about last week: I spoke to a patroller about it and he said that that was the proposal but it hasn't been approved yet. Let's hope it is. Makes good sense to me and will finally force me to buy a beacon.

 

[GolfingOwl]

Re: Number of trails

Current trail count today is 42. I say by xmas eve they'll have at least 45 trails open including Upper Skyward. Anyone else have an opinion on what will open next?

I am heading to Whiteface with my family for the first time over X-Mas (Saturday - Tuesday). Any sugguestions on best trails and which lifts to use? I ski single blacks and wife skis just blues (nothing technical for her).

 

[mattchuck2]

1. Take Quad up
2. Tell wife to go down
3. Take Summit Quad
4. Ski Skyward
5. Return to step 3

 

[Son of Drifter]

Re: Number of trails

Current trail count today is 42. I say by xmas eve they'll have at least 45 trails open including Upper Skyward. Anyone else have an opinion on what will open next?

I am heading to Whiteface with my family for the first time over X-Mas (Saturday - Tuesday). Any sugguestions on best trails and which lifts to use? I ski single blacks and wife skis just blues (nothing technical for her).

There is good terrain for both you and the wife off of the gondi (as well as lift G), summit quad and facelift. If you have kids, you may want to start over at kids campus. From there the whole family can head over to the big hill as well. Check out the website www.whiteface.com for package deals.

 

[Skier 4 Life]

Re: Number of trails

Current trail count today is 42. I say by xmas eve they'll have at least 45 trails open including Upper Skyward. Anyone else have an opinion on what will open next?

Hey SOD, according to the face website and 877-SKIFACE, there are 44 trails open today including Upper Skyward and Cloudspin's Niagara! :lol: Can't wait to ski 'em, can you?

 

[GolfingOwl]

Re: Number of trails

Current trail count today is 42. I say by xmas eve they'll have at least 45 trails open including Upper Skyward. Anyone else have an opinion on what will open next?

I am heading to Whiteface with my family for the first time over X-Mas (Saturday - Tuesday). Any sugguestions on best trails and which lifts to use? I ski single blacks and wife skis just blues (nothing technical for her).

There is good terrain for both you and the wife off of the gondi (as well as lift G), summit quad and facelift. If you have kids, you may want to start over at kids campus. From there the whole family can head over to the big hill as well. Check out the website www.whiteface.com for package deals.

Thanks. Kids will be in ski school. Daughter (7) may ski with us the last day so by then I should have a good handle on the mountain. I just called over there and they said they've already gotten another 4" today so far and will actually be comfortable (in the 30's) this weekend (which is good because my wife was concerned about Whiteface's cold rep).

 

[freeheelwilly]

Re: Number of trails

Current trail count today is 42. I say by xmas eve they'll have at least 45 trails open including Upper Skyward. Anyone else have an opinion on what will open next?

I am heading to Whiteface with my family for the first time over X-Mas (Saturday - Tuesday). Any sugguestions on best trails and which lifts to use? I ski single blacks and wife skis just blues (nothing technical for her).

I think your wife would have fun skiin' the high speed quad from the base (the Face Lift) all day. 1500' of vert, lots of choices. You'll see on the trail map a blue running from the top of Little Whiteface (where the gondola goes). It's a great intermediate trail (Excelsior) the problem is that it's the only intermediate trail off the summit of Little Whiteface. Accordingly, it sees high traffic volumes and that will be doubly so next week. It can be pretty crazy down through the first four or five turns (it's a serpentine trail) and can get skied off. She may find it a little nerve wracking. From the summit, she'll enjoy Paron's Run and Follies and you will too. You'll also have fun on Skyward, Mountain Run, Essex and Northway. Remember: the edges hold the most snow. And Whiteface skis best in the AM.

You've picked a great week to come! The mountain is in primo shape and is just getting better. Lots of snow in the forecast too - a little here, a little there (maybe even something more significant on the weekend? Shhhhhhh!). This will be the best Christmas week in years. Nicely played!

 

[GolfingOwl]

Re: Number of trails

Current trail count today is 42. I say by xmas eve they'll have at least 45 trails open including Upper Skyward. Anyone else have an opinion on what will open next?

I am heading to Whiteface with my family for the first time over X-Mas (Saturday - Tuesday). Any sugguestions on best trails and which lifts to use? I ski single blacks and wife skis just blues (nothing technical for her).

I think your wife would have fun skiin' the high speed quad from the base (the Face Lift) all day. 1500' of vert, lots of choices. You'll see on the trail map a blue running from the top of Little Whiteface (where the gondola goes). It's a great intermediate trail (Excelsior) the problem is that it's the only intermediate trail off the summit of Little Whiteface. Accordingly, it sees high traffic volumes and that will be doubly so next week. It can be pretty crazy down through the first four or five turns (it's a serpentine trail) and can get skied off. She may find it a little nerve wracking. From the summit, she'll enjoy Paron's Run and Follies and you will too. You'll also have fun on Skyward, Mountain Run, Essex and Northway. Remember: the edges hold the most snow. And Whiteface skis best in the AM.

You've picked a great week to come! The mountain is in primo shape and is just getting better. Lots of snow in the forecast too - a little here, a little there (maybe even something more significant on the weekend? Shhhhhhh!). This will be the best Christmas week in years. Nicely played!

Thanks. Very helpful info.

Yeah, this year sounds like no torrential rains to wipe out X-Mas skiing like last year.

 

[mattchuck2]

It's a great intermediate trail (Excelsior) the problem is that it's the only intermediate trail off the summit of Little Whiteface. Accordingly, it sees high traffic volumes and that will be doubly so next week.

I liked Excelsior before the Gondola - it took a little hunting to find it. Now it's the only option for everyone who arrives at Whiteface and goes straight for the gondola - without knowing the mountain at all. Whenever I go to the Face I ski excelsior the first run (before the crowds arrive), and then find a new spot for myself. Life's too short to have it ended by 200 people careening down excelsiors winding turns.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Re: Number of trails

Thanks. Very helpful info.

Yeah, this year sounds like no torrential rains to wipe out X-Mas skiing like last year.

You can also go to customer service and let them know you would like a Mountain Host to give you and your family a tour. It's free. There is one Mountain Host who is extremely personably, knows the mountain well and is hands down the best skier in the Host Patrol. I think his name is Skip Murphy or something like that, you should ask for him. He's the best.

You and your family will have a blast GolfingOwl. There is alot to do in Lake Placid for all ages after skiing too.

 

[freeheelwilly]

Re: Number of trails

Skip Murphy! That rat bastard?! :wink:

Actually that's a great idea. I didn't know you guys did that. Very cool 8)

 

[Skier 4 Life]

Re: Number of trails

Thanks. Very helpful info.

Yeah, this year sounds like no torrential rains to wipe out X-Mas skiing like last year.

You can also go to customer service and let them know you would like a Mountain Host to give you and your family a tour. It's free. There is one Mountain Host who is extremely personably, knows the mountain well and is hands down the best skier in the Host Patrol. I think his name is Skip Murphy or something like that, you should ask for him. He's the best.

You and your family will have a blast GolfingOwl. There is alot to do in Lake Placid for all ages after skiing too.

Skip may be good, but he's not the best... just ask SOD. :wink:

 

[freeheelwilly]

FYI, this has been goin' on all day up here:

http://www.thechamplainchannel.com/wxmap/842984/detail.html

They called for up to 3". Looks like they'll double that easy.

 

[Son of Drifter]

Re: Number of trails

Skip may be good, but he's not the best... just ask SOD. :wink:

The old man can still make it down most runs ok. As far as the best goes, I defer those results to your wonderful cousins beautiful wife. That women knows a skier when she sees one. :wink: