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Was just there today on skis with my kids. Not enough open for you to really do any hardbooting. Alberto

I'm in for the 9th but I'll be on skis. Can I actually say that on this forum?

Hands down the best video from SES. No question. :)

Come on people. Not one vote for Killington. Really?!?! :) Yes the crowds are crazy on the weekends and sometimes you sit on the side of the trail for a minute or two. But if you get there for first chair and ride for 3-4 hrs (the maximum I can ride anyway) the crowds aren't bad, and the place can't be beat for grooming, width of trails, and variety of steeps and mellow runs. Maybe its just my bias or nostalgia having ridden there for 5 years, but I really did enjoy the place. And its close to civilization. That being said, I've never been to Sugarloaf.

nice form.

Had a season pass there about 2 years ago and rode hard boots almost exclusively (except powder and spring days). You are going to have a blast. Eighty percent of the time, I did laps off of the high speed quad (ForeRunner). The best runs to do there on your alpine board are Liftline, Hayride, Lord, Nosedive, NorthSlope. The runs under the gondola and Spruce are not very challenging. I went over to Spruce mountain 3-4 times all season. if you do venture over there, the best run is Slalom Hill, right under the high speed chair. And I rarely did anything from the gondola (unless I wanted some variety). If it snows, or you don't want to ride your alpine board, the whole mountain is your oyster. But again, I'd stick to the ForeRunner chair as it is the fastest and has the best terrain (even on powder days). There are a ton of trees and very challenging runs. And the runs are steep enough that you can enjoy them in the powder. But get there early on a powder day. The lift opens at 7:30 and the locals start skiing then, tear up the place and then go on to work. In the afternoon, once the mountain is torn up, you can go over to Spruce and still find some fresh lines. Finally, the woods all the way to the skiers left off of Chinclip (off of the gondola) are great. At the top of Chinclip, go 200-300 hundred yards into the woods and you will see a ton of lines that people have already taken. You need to ski them with someone else though. You are way out there. Good luck and have fun. Unfortunately, I can't join you during the week. Have to work. And as for nightlife, I have no idea. I would just drive home and have a beer. Cheers. Alberto

wow. that's mighty generous of you! can't make it down to Stratton this weekend unfortunately. Have fun. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

There's a reason Subaru is the State Car of VT. :) Great in snow, highly reliable, and tons of room for gear. It seems like one out of every 3 cars with a VT plate on it is a Subaru. I have an 1997 Impreza hatchback with 180k+ miles on it that is still running strong. The car was great for road trips and fits our gear without a problem. Has not seen a mechanic in the last two years...other than basic maintenance. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

send some of that nice snow up here. we're in need of some. too bad next storm will miss us again.

Can't really tell what your problem is from your description but, I moved my Booster straps from my old Raichle's to my UPZ's without any problem last year. I am able to get them nice and snug. I only strap them around the inner tongue, not the outer tongue made of hard plastic. Good luck.

unless you are willing to make the long haul up to jay or over to maine, stowe is usually your best bet in northern vt for snow quality this or any other time of year. I haven't been to Stowe in the last week or two, but talking to a few buddies have said that conditions are good. if you are coming up to this area (northern vt), i would say Stowe is your best bet. they get the most and best snow. plus they have the best terrain...

hey Jim. is this the same Jim that broke his collarbone at Kirkwood riding with some dude from Boston 5 years ago. That was me. Sorry to hear that your collarbone still hasn't healed. Was a great day up to that point. That sucks. Hopefully I'll be out in Kirkwood next year. Alberto

best pictures yet. that one of alex is the shizzle.

+1 What Jack said. I have a quiver of 1...A 183 Prior WCR that can be utilized all over the mountain: fast on the steeps or big lazy turns/fast cross-under turns on the easier stuff. The only time I don't use my GS board is in terrain that I'd prefer to ski in (i.e. trees, moguls, powder).

its a good board to learn on without spending too much money. really any board will do as you start to learn to ride on hard plates. the least of your worries will be the board...you'll be busy trying to figure out technique. then once you get your feet under you on that board, you can buy a new board from prior, coiler, donek, etc. i learned on a factory prime. my 2 cents.