You’re In The Minority

[MadPadraic]

I got a few. And I'm 90% sure I'm in the 10% minority.

1) I like Strattton more than Okemo
2) x-c skiing is more enjoyable than downhill skiing.
3) I will pay double to ski Easter weekend than half price for New Year's weekend (in reality, it cost twice as much to ski New Year weekend and half price for Easter)

I strongly agree with all three, but snowboarding is even better than XC.

I'll also throw these out:
(1) Incomes being comparable, I'd rather live in a city than a ski town.
(2) I want MRG to stay snowboard free (in the majority of AZ, but minority of AZ snowboarders).
(3) I prefer night skiing conditions to blue bird days.
(4) A ski train would double my number of weekend days.

 

[MadPadraic]

I enjoy skiing in the rain..


I'm excited about Xanadu

Totally agree.

 

[severine]

members of the clits are in no particular order; Greg, bvibert, powhunter,mr.evil and myself. I could add more but i feel they need to buy bump skis to be part of the inner circle.

I'm going to add MRGisevil to that list. She has Cabrawlers, too, and she skis bumps with you lads. Did y'all buy your red jackets?

Minority opinions:
*I prefer night skiing to bluebird day, too

I don't know...that's all I got right now.

 

[Greg]

I prefer night skiing to bluebird day, too

You really gotta explain that one to me. I can get most of the other minority opinions, but I can't figure this one out at all.

 

[severine]

You really gotta explain that one to me. I can get most of the other minority opinions, but I can't figure this one out at all.

Snow conditions are more predictable at night, IMHO, than day. Much more likely to have variable conditions during the day which I don't find to be all that much fun (still learning, remember?). Also, generally speaking, there are less crowds at night. And it's easier for me to dress for consistently cold weather than cold...warm...cold...warm, whatever. Sunny days are tough for me layer wise. Lastly, I would guess 90% of the skiing I've done has been at night. It's what I'm used to and I enjoy it.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I'm not that skilled as a skier, but I've always thought your arms/hands/pole use is pretty darn good.

Almost looks like we're making the same turn.

 

[Phillycore]

I think driving a total of 780 miles roundtrip to ski Killington for 4 hours was worth it on Nov. 2nd

I consider GSS a friend

I suck at moguls

 

[AMAC2233]

...when you ski Loon pretty much exclusively, and don't mind the crowds/ know how to get around them.

When you ski mostly groomers; you like bumps, powder, trees etc. on occasion but are happy with fast, groomed trails for the most part

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I dislike listening to music while I'm skiing or even riding the lift even if I'm alone. I just like to hear the sounds of the ski area.

 

[Greg]

Almost looks like we're making the same turn.

Guess we should make you an honorary CLIT then.

Seriously, nice turns. No goose stompin' there by any means.

 

[MadPadraic]

You really gotta explain that [night skiing] one to me. I can get most of the other minority opinions, but I can't figure this one out at all.

There are two main things at work here. First, I hate sunburns, and dislike the feel of suntan lotion. Night skiing let's me avoid both. BB days tend to encourage sweating as well. Second, I personally have better depth perception under the lights than in low angle sunlight.

Those being said, this may all derive from having spent more time night skiing at Snoqualmie/Alpental than day skiing anywhere else.


I'll throw one more minority view point out there: I only like bumps when there is fresh snow.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I was put in the database at Blue mountain for fast skiing on Paradise.

When I see a ski patroller doing speed control on Paradise I get into a powerwedge turkey tuck and they don't bug me because I blend in with everybody else.

I like the Ski Patrol show on TruTv

I like Reality TV in general..

I like staying in hotels

I like the McRib sandwich

I have a laptop but it never sits on my lap

In fresh snow I don't like the bumps..too many snowsnakes underneath the fresh Poe..I like the edge of a bump run where it's smoother and less hitting bottom..

 

[deadheadskier]

I dislike listening to music while I'm skiing or even riding the lift even if I'm alone. I just like to hear the sounds of the ski area.

same

I often have a song in my head while skiing, but would NEVER ski with an ipod and I don't think others should be allowed to. When I'm coming up on you on are narrow trail and say 'on your left' you better be able to hear me over the last p diddy tune on your ipod.

 

[Geoff]

There are two main things at work here. First, I hate sunburns, and dislike the feel of suntan lotion. Night skiing let's me avoid both.

Confess... You're actually a vampire, right?

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I dislike listening to music while I'm skiing or even riding the lift even if I'm alone. I just like to hear the sounds of the ski area.

+1 plus parents yelling at their kids with their cell phones or those stupid walkie-talkies.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Kids should not be allowed in a bar-room..ever..

 

[Geoff]

+1 plus parents yelling at their kids with their cell phones or those stupid walkie-talkies.

I own a couple of Motorola radios but I haven't used them in many years. When I'm riding the lift and somebody has one making that endless noise, I always have the urge to grab it and toss it into the woods.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Almost looks like we're making the same turn.

Guess we should make you an honorary CLIT then.

Seriously, nice turns. No goose stompin' there by any means.

Thanks. The reason I posted both pics is because Pat and I are almost mirror images in the turn angle, upper and lower body, where we’re looking, where our poles are, where are hands are and in the progression of the turn. To me that was quite a coincidence and would be hard to duplicate 2 shots like that if you where trying to do it on purpose.

 

[2knees]

Almost looks like we're making the same turn.

thats freakish.

 

[MadPadraic]

Confess... You're actually a vampire, right?

Damn, found out! It's still safe to ride with me (just wear a necklace of garlic).