PointBreak Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 lafcadio/Mike Ace/Chris Scrapster/Mark Atom Ant/Mitch Scott Grey Jonny Mellow Yellow Ken Griff/Ed Griffin Kevin Arruda Bobby Armstrong Craig Damaschi Jeff Hall Bobby Buggs Drew Chong Jskyhawk/Johnathan Van Skyhawk Nina Griffin David/Pow4ever AMK PointBreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'll be coming up from the Berkshires, arriving at the hill around 10 on Saturday, then heading down to Hartford, ct for the evening, in case anyone needs a ride either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hey Mark, I was wondering: would it be possible to set up a small gate-course for folks to go through somewhere? Doesn't need to be anything large or expansive, and we can set it ourselves (I can set if need be). Having been at the event last year, I know that there was plenty of space available. I think it would be a lot of fun for people, and provide a great opportunity to learn together. Slowest time buys beers! I checked with our racing department. We'll have to play it by ear. This is the last weekend they have to train before the J-4 championships, and there are only so many spots we can set on the hill, so we may not be able to get the slope space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcheen Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 lafcadio/Mike Ace/Chris Scrapster/Mark Atom Ant/Mitch Scott Grey Jonny Mellow Yellow Ken Griff/Ed Griffin Kevin Arruda Bobby Armstrong Craig Damaschi Jeff Hall Bobby Buggs Drew Chong Jskyhawk/Johnathan Van Skyhawk Nina Griffin David/Pow4ever AMK PointBreak jimcheen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Sorry - late to the party, but I'll be there. Either Sat, Sun or both. lafcadio/Mike Ace/Chris Scrapster/Mark Atom Ant/Mitch Scott Grey Jonny Mellow Yellow Ken Griff/Ed Griffin Kevin Arruda Bobby Armstrong Craig Damaschi Jeff Hall Bobby Buggs Drew Chong Jskyhawk/Johnathan Van Skyhawk Nina Griffin David/Pow4ever AMK PointBreak jimcheen Queequeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Looks like the BEast may get an unexpected freshening-up on Friday. And for ECES next week? 11" currently predicted for Wed and Wed night. Hope those groomers are ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Me and Paulk will be rolling up maybe Sat, def Sunday... I no longer need any rides to or fro :) Funny how things work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 If Mellow gets to the airport on time, we'll see you all Saturday afternoon. lafcadio/Mike Ace/Chris Scrapster/Mark Atom Ant/Mitch Scott Grey Jonny Mellow Yellow Ken Griff/Ed Griffin Kevin Arruda Bobby Armstrong Craig Damaschi Jeff Hall Bobby Buggs Drew Chong Jskyhawk/Johnathan Van Skyhawk Nina Griffin David/Pow4ever AMK PointBreak jimcheen Queequeg Paulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 If Mellow gets to the airport on time, we'll see you all Saturday afternoon. Nice! Hill should be open 'til 10pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Conditions update: It's raining this evening. Supposed to turn to snow for a few inches at the end. Could go either way. I'd suggest bringing your waterproof big boy pants and an all mountain board as back-up. In any event, the Crazy Horse opens at Noon so if it's miserable you won't have to put up with it for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Conditions update:It's raining this evening. Supposed to turn to snow for a few inches at the end. Could go either way. I'd suggest bringing your waterproof big boy pants and an all mountain board as back-up. Dude, WTF? If you can't say something nice... Or are you just hoping for some slushy mushy stuff so you can bring the Sooool Fun out to play? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Mark - are you likely to be able to post in the AM on driving conditions? I'm wondering what will happen to the roads if it gets cold enough to freeze. Not worried about the hill, just about getting there... Had a chance to try that plate yet? Thanks! Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Conditions update:It's raining this evening. Supposed to turn to snow for a few inches at the end. Could go either way. I'd suggest bringing your waterproof big boy pants and an all mountain board as back-up. In any event, the Crazy Horse opens at Noon so if it's miserable you won't have to put up with it for long. Oh good..... just like home... What is this all mountain board you speak of.... all I gots is my ol' schtub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I recommend "The People's Pint - IPA" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Bad news. The hill will be closed today. We have gusts of 55-70mph on the way. Sorry for the late update, but I just found out. I will be here. My direct line is (413) 339-6617 x 306. If I'm not in my office I'll probably be by customer service x305 or x309. Edited February 25, 2012 by dingbat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yikes. It's calm down in the valley, but I heard the forecast was bad up there. On a positive note, looks like I got a furlough from baby duty for a few hours tomorrow morning, so I'll be joining ye' all on the mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks Mark - all the more fun tomorrow! Hope eveything comes through the big blow OK. Pretty breezy down in Lenox, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 We're hiking lower comp and dodging the falling trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Other carving events may have things like, fancy lifts that run, groomed trails, and ski areas that are what you might call "open", but the Rally had some kick-ass people show up today. I had a great time. If tomorrow is better, it'll be absolutely stellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Awesome time at the Rally yesterday! Thanks again, Mark, for putting on this event and doing everything in your power to make it happen, despite Mother Nature not cooperating. Bribing us with free drinks wasn't at all necessary, but thanks for that also! Even though the lifts were not running, winds were howling and trees falling, the runs were well groomed and except for a few tele skiers, we owned the place! At one point the wind was so bad (or good?) it was "helping" us up the hill and even blew snow over some of our trenches from earlier runs (no lifts, but self groomed runs at the BEast). :D We even had a Pure Boarding clinic with Joerg -- tells you something when the man prefers to hike and ride with the Rally, rather than go to another mountain that has silly gimmicks like running lifts. "You must earn your turns!" Oh... we did. Thanks to Ski Patrol who ensured we didn't have to hike every run. And also a big THANK YOU to Jose, his "new" Suburu and his amazing off-roading skills, we were able to extend our carving late into the day when everyone was too wiped out to hike up again! Glad you made it back alive, Jose. :rolleyes: My only regret is that I cannot be there today. I hope you all have a fantastic day. I'm sure I'll see most of you at ECES over the next 5 days. Carve on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Other carving events may have things like, fancy lifts that run, groomed trails, and ski areas that are what you might call "open", but the Rally had some kick-ass people show up today. Mark, don't sell yourself short. We absolutely had groomed runs. I was pleasantly surprised that even though the place was closed, the groomers were out there dodging falling trees, risking their lives, laying out the corduroy for us. I hope you don't get too much grief for all the trenches. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechonger Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Mark, Thanks for putting this together, my first time hard-booting was awesome! Everyone was so friendly and encouraging. Joerg was really great and spent the whole morning working with us and I feel incredibly lucky for the experience. My only regret is that I had to head back early, I am completely converted to hard boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Donek-1 Pole holding "Trails Merging" sign-0 Lots of fun today. Thanks again Mark! See everyone up at Stratton this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Sure was luxurious with the lifts running today! Drew, glad you made it. You're the guy this event is all about. Looking forward to seeing you ripping trenches. Mark, I spoke with ski patrol. They're going to send you a bill for the pole and replace the "Trails Merging" sign with one that says "Scrappy Coco Crossing". Great day guys, thanks for coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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