RootDKJ
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Date(s) Skied: 3/29/2009
Resort or Ski Area: Windham
Conditions: Variable. Temps in the mid 50's, rain on and off.
Trip Report: Woke up this morning to some pretty heavy rain here in NJ, but since I had to use the voucher or waste it, I decided to drive up anyway. Raining until just before I got to Kingston, then it turned into a mist. I was getting optimistic. Pulled into the parking lot around 9AM and noticed a lot of green. Maybe a total of 15 cars in the lot, and the guy who pulled in next to me was an employee.
Got booted up and cashed in my voucher at group sales. I saw that A, C and D lifts were spinning. As I approached A lift, I saw the closed sign hanging up. Bummer. I went to D lift, asked the lifties for the scoop, and they told me delayed opening as some snow is pushed around up top.
Finally at 9:45 the lifts opened up. I got 2nd car up. Not much to say on the conditions. Nothing was groomed and I saw no evidence of any snow moving activity. Snow was pretty hard, all things considered. The most challenging part was not the trail, but navigating a way down. It rained on and off several times, and the sun came out for a little bit also, which was really nice. I didn't even use my goggles today, it felt best just to go au natural.
Anyway, I skied 8 runs for a total of 10,300 feet of vertical. I was really glad I got out today. Besides from the conditions, it was great to be outside in the mountains today. The fresh air was fantastic, had a nice sweet earthy smell. I actually turned off my ipod, to take in the sounds of spring, birds chirping and babbling streams were quite soothing. I should have brought some blueberries with with me. There was a great vibe on the mountain today, everyone on the lifts would be cheering on the few people actually crazy enough to ski today. Stopped off at the Bavarian Manor in Purling for a Paulander lager and some homemade potatoes pancakes.
Here's some photo's of the day.
yes, this trail is open, and I skied it
Whistler headwall
Top of A lift
Various parts of Wraparound
Watch out! The landing on the jump is kinda rough
Resort or Ski Area: Windham
Conditions: Variable. Temps in the mid 50's, rain on and off.
Trip Report: Woke up this morning to some pretty heavy rain here in NJ, but since I had to use the voucher or waste it, I decided to drive up anyway. Raining until just before I got to Kingston, then it turned into a mist. I was getting optimistic. Pulled into the parking lot around 9AM and noticed a lot of green. Maybe a total of 15 cars in the lot, and the guy who pulled in next to me was an employee.
Got booted up and cashed in my voucher at group sales. I saw that A, C and D lifts were spinning. As I approached A lift, I saw the closed sign hanging up. Bummer. I went to D lift, asked the lifties for the scoop, and they told me delayed opening as some snow is pushed around up top.
Finally at 9:45 the lifts opened up. I got 2nd car up. Not much to say on the conditions. Nothing was groomed and I saw no evidence of any snow moving activity. Snow was pretty hard, all things considered. The most challenging part was not the trail, but navigating a way down. It rained on and off several times, and the sun came out for a little bit also, which was really nice. I didn't even use my goggles today, it felt best just to go au natural.
Anyway, I skied 8 runs for a total of 10,300 feet of vertical. I was really glad I got out today. Besides from the conditions, it was great to be outside in the mountains today. The fresh air was fantastic, had a nice sweet earthy smell. I actually turned off my ipod, to take in the sounds of spring, birds chirping and babbling streams were quite soothing. I should have brought some blueberries with with me. There was a great vibe on the mountain today, everyone on the lifts would be cheering on the few people actually crazy enough to ski today. Stopped off at the Bavarian Manor in Purling for a Paulander lager and some homemade potatoes pancakes.
Here's some photo's of the day.
yes, this trail is open, and I skied it
Whistler headwall
Top of A lift
Various parts of Wraparound
Watch out! The landing on the jump is kinda rough
