AlexJ Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Since it looks like we may have a lot of people here is what we (Stratton regulars do) Friday- we get dressed in the east wing of the lodge. Be ready to head out to the Gondi 8:40 sharp, they have been letting us on between 8:45 and 8:50 From there we will be lapping URSA chair riding north American, tamarack, and middle brook. For tomorrow looks like we have me, Steph, Paul, Ben and maybe Jonny. Saturday- again we meet in the east wing. But we head out to the Gondi at 7:30 sharp, on the lift at 7:45 for early access. I have room for one more and Eric may as well. Up the Gondi and lapping usra lift. Any interest respond here first come. Looks like we have me, Eric and Geoff? Sunday same process as Saturday. JP1 if you want to be there ready at 7:30 I have a space for you. Then one more available. Monday we will not be at Stratton, Eric, Steph and I are racing at Bromley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Interested, I'll plan on being there & ready to go 7:25. Are their any deals on Lift Tickets anywhere ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Fun day today, regardless of what the weather was doing. Thanks Steph, Alex and Jonny! One thing I learned today (or many things rather) is that riding a board Ive never ridden before, riding a variable side cut board which I've never ridden a vsr board before, riding a metal board which I've never ridden a metal board before and riding a Donek plate which I have never ridden a plate before, is a lot to introduce all at once (at least to me). Once I went back to my old faithful the groove came back. I think it's time to skip the plate and get to know the new ride before introducing the plate again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Very fun, and very weird and wild conditions. Amazing watching you all ride, and Ben I think you're right for sure about the new setup - change one thing at a time and I bet it'll all come together. Wacky ride home. The road in Pownal hadn't been salted at all, and there was a car just marooned on the middle of that big hill - couldn't get traction, and the police with shovelsful of sand couldn't even get close enough to help without sliding too. Glad to be home safe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ear dragger Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 great riding tommorow! Alex,geoff,myself,Jose,and Anna. Probably some softie people with us as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ear dragger Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Anyone going riding at Stratton this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lili Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hey Eric, I'll be there on Saturday. Let me know if you'll be around. Li Li Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm on the fence. I am feeling sick-ish so I'm probably going to skip this weekend unless an overnight miracle cures me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Guys and gals - friends and I are thinking of making the drive up from PA next week (leave late wednesday/shift driving/board thursday/shift drive home thursday). To be blunt, is it worth it? How have your conditions been up there? In PA we've had horrible thaw/freeze cycles going on and it's basically crap. It looks like there's some rain slated for this week up in southern VT and maybe some temps above freezing - what do you think? Would love to get up there this winter, but I feel like mother nature is taking a vacation. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJ Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 The snow is absolutely stellar, yesterday snow quality rivaled the best I have ridden. The mountain is 98% open (only two carving trails missing). today was day 30 for me and every trail was groomed to perfection and snow was amazing. Now the weather, yeh it is freezing rain today and tomorrow will be awful. But it will get cold on Tuesday night and snow in the forecast for the next four days after that. Stratton is the king of recovery, it could absolutely suck one day and amazing two days later. As long as there is no major long term down turn in the weather it will be worth it. Next Thursday is a long way off, we could get 3 feet of snow between now and then. Check back on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thinking about this Wednesday if anyone else is going to be around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Alex, you rock :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I hope there will be snow heaven waiting this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ear dragger Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Alex, Steph, myself, Jose, Anna, Mark ??who else can come and ride the best groom? hope to see some more, even if they don't carve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Alex, Steph, myself, Jose, Anna, Mark ??who else can come and ride the best groom? hope to see some more, even if they don't carve I'm like 99% in, feeling pretty well this morning. By tomorrow I ought to have sent this cold packing entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 99% is unacceptable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 VT'ers, what is the local weather forecast for this Wednesday? From what I can find, 40* and 40% chance of rain. You guys hearing anything different? I have Wednesday off and really want to get out and ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Ben, every forecast I've looked at shows snow all week. Snowed 3" yesterday. Got a little more during the day today. The hill is in really good shape. PM me tomorrow night, and I'll let you know what its doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Steph, sent you a message. Anyone else in for Feb 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Can't do 2/1 but will be up either 2/2 or 2/3, planning to ride in the AM then switch to skis when my legs get beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lili Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'll be there until about noon or 1pm. Conditions today were amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy12 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yesterday was EPIC! Rode w, Steph, Shaggy, and Lisa. Gonna ride this AM, too. Shaggy said he'll be out, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 15 min from base lodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lili Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm in the lodge. Purple jacket. Headed up the 6 pack in about ten min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm in the lodge. Purple jacket. Headed up the 6 pack in about ten min. Sorry I missed you, never saw a purple jacket. But what a blast this morning was! Until I was thoroughly soaked, but at least it was warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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