teach Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Anyone ride there yet? Looks like Monday might be OK, Tuesday I'm definitely going. Supposedly Rhododendron Glen is open already, but I wonder if that's just the middle third? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Conditions were surprisingly good today. Only three main runs, but one was Rhododendron Glen, and well-covered/groomed nearly full width. A little soft in spots (as in loose, not melty). A lot of snowmaking to cover other trails and repair damage from the rain Sat/Sun (Marjie's). The next nights are all cold so coverage should be good on other trails soon. Anyone going this week at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Going with the family for the MLK weekend. Staying at the lodge to try out the new water park. Glad to hear they have at least one carving run open. Were they blowing snow on Pocono Raceway? Expecting lots of people for the long weekend so a bit apprehensive to bring a carving board if it's going to be a non-stop Chinese downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 My best wild speculation says that maybe the late start to the season will keep the crowds down for this MLK day. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking... No snow being blown on Raceway when I was there. It was all grass. That's a shame because it diverts a lot of traffic from Rhododendron Glen. But I bet they'll be doing that tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 It looks like Raceway might be ready for MLK weekend. They had it mostly covered, together with some piles they'll push around. A lot more snow today, more runs open and well-covered (Marjie's, Tut, don't know what else). pmorita, probably worth bringing a carving board. It was a lot less busy today that previous seasons leading up to MLK weekend, never waited for a chair. Maybe that means the weekend won't be as crazy as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Fingers crossed. Driving up tomorrow and on the hill after riding with the kids. Probably carving later in the afternoon or evening. Just picked up a yellow Donek Rev so look for me if you are there. Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 How was MLK weekend? I went Monday afternoon/evening and it was nice, not crowded at all, very fast snow. This week was pretty good, except the constant snowmaking made it pretty raw and patchy. Generally firm and not too fast. Raceway should be open now. There were huge piles of snow being pushed around on it Friday. Anyone going tomorrow afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 18" of fresh should cover the little rocks the groomers dug up last week! Sweet! Wish I'd gone today. Did anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi Teach, Went MLK weekend and the snow was too soft and sugary for a good carve so I stuck to soft boots. Monday looked like the right day as the snow firmed up so I think you got it right. Interesting thing was that there was a group of younger people wearing Camelback racing team jackets carving on Kesslers and other assorted gear, including a plate. Pretty good and nice seeing guys and gals out. When I took a run in hard boots on Sunday, they came spotted me and tracked me down to see who I was and introduce themselves. Very nice to see. Couldn't get out yesterday but the web cams looked good. Over groomed as usual. Booked a second weekend trip for Easter weekend end of March. Embarrased to say, but the best part of the trip for the family was the new indoor water park. They have a flowrider that my kids and I took lessons on one evening and I'm still recovering. Hopefully a day trip before then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 That was probably the race team. I haven't seen them this year yet, glad they're still there. I'm debating heading to Belleayre for Saturday morning; any idea if it's as bad as Camelback can be on weekends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Rhododendron Glen and Pocono Raceway were super firm and fast today, softening up only slightly by 2:00 PM. Much of the rest was water ice consistency even in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Anyone going this weekend? Nice cold overnight temps... could be good? Monday was great! New BOL member Bearlong was shredding on the 182 Donek. I've never seen someone hop on a big alpine board for the first time and just carve it up! I hope he posts some photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Camelback made snow Wednesday and today. Wednesday evening was difficult conditions, but some grooming could make it really nice this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Rhododendron Glen, Pharaoh, Cliffhanger and Bactrian (sp?) were pretty good today, considering the weather we've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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