Bobby Buggs Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hate to be the barer of bad news but Mark/Dingbat moved to NC this summer and is gone from the Beast A huge loss to many of us that knew him as a great friend. Hopefully I can entice him to come up for ECES. We are gonna have to try and keep the carving vibe at the Beast going so lets check in here during the season. I just got my boards tuned at the starting gate in VT so Im as ready as my busted up back will ever be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Whoa, I was thinking about starting the 'rally call' earlier today and then I see this! I am still on the fence on getting a pass for up there this year too. I got one last year and I think I used enough times to make it worth it. I flat out love that place regardless. Comp is easily in my list of top runs. Let me know when you plan to ride. Edited November 22, 2015 by *Ace* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugboater Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 I hope he's doing well, I'll really miss riding with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I hope he's doing well, I'll really miss riding with him.Awwww. :)Doing just fine. Swing down for a visit. Pack your t-shirts and bring a motorcycle. :^P Heard they started blowing up the hill the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atom Ant Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Feel like someone stole something. You will be missed, Mark. Who will be there 26th / 27th? I plan on making a trip out there that weekend and would love to ride with any of you fine fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Whoa! What is this world coming to? End of an era. The Beast will still be great, but definitely not the same. Best of luck to you in your new adventures, Mark! PS- Though I'm not on hard boots these days, happy to drag out the big Tanker and crank a few turns with anyone interested this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimoose Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Going to knock my rust off this Friday 12/11. Thinking of either previewing ECES at Stratton or Mt. Snow any feedback on these areas from the early season. Not much terrain open, but I can't stand not riding any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJ Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Going to knock my rust off this Friday 12/11. Thinking of either previewing ECES at Stratton or Mt. Snow any feedback on these areas from the early season. Not much terrain open, but I can't stand not riding any longer. I cant speak for Mt. Snow, but as for Stratton there are three trails open and they are not full width. Weather for the week is in the 40's during the day and 30's at night so they will not make any snow this week. If you are riding softboots and can make small turn straight down the fall line along the edge of the trail you will be fine. If you are planning on carving you have a 60% of being killed. I have only been skiing and probably wont get in hard boots for at least three weeks there. Snow is good for skiing for a couple hours in the morning then it is sugar on ice. They are doing a good job with what they have to work with, but the weather is not helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimoose Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. Yes the base is a little shallow for powerful carving, but I can practice my GS turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugboater Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Come on snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrkid1981 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Beast is open with a few trails. hope to see you guys up there this year. i'll be there most weekends teaching lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I will definitely get there later in the year and will post when that happens. Right now, heading to Maine and will be at Sunday River tomorrow and Sunday. Happy New Year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Yup, the Beast needs a bit more time to ripen. Nice to link a few turns today, but it's looking a little sad right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Maiden voyage tomorrow. Only gonna ride the AM, anyone around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Won't be out tomorrow but please let us know how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) I'm planning to come out and ride both this coming Saturday & Sunday (Feb 20 & 21). Anyone else up for a little pre-ECES warm-up action??? ECES will be starting on Monday and the weekend prior has traditionally been the annual Rally at the Thunder Dome. Unfortunately, our most excellent host and friend, dingbat (aka Mark Bennett), won't be able to organize or attend this year :-(. But that doesn't mean we can't have an impromptu Rally! I can't promise discounted lift tickets or equipment demos, but if you come out, I can promise a fun time and plenty of groom to shred. I'll be there for first chair at 8:30 AM. On Saturday night, the lifts run until 10! The Rally is eternal. We must ride! Past Rally at the Thunder Domes: '15, '14, '13, '12, Eleven, X, '09, '08. Edited February 16, 2016 by lafcadio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorse Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Great idea Michael ! I wish I could go, but I'll be on the snow at Whistler ! Almost as good as the BEAST, but without the camaraderie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Mike, I'll be drinking as hard as I can all weekend for you! It's the least I can do. Thanks for posting the links to past Rallys. I had no idea we had done so many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Mark, it's been a difficult season so far on multiple fronts. This weekend will be my first time back at what has been my home mountain for the past 6 years, where I learned to carve on an alpine setup and fell in love with snowboarding all over again. It won't be the same without you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cail Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Mark, sad to hear you moved on from the Beast, but hope you're loving NC! It's been a long time since i've been on my boards, got out once or twice the last 2 seasons. Every year I decide to get back into it there's no snow!!! Anyway, hope to ride with some of you all again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Good to see some activity here again. Been a weird winter, indeed. Hope to see some of you up at ECES (I'll likely be there on Wed or Thurs), or at the Beast some random weekend before the snow melts. Edited February 19, 2016 by scrapster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Awesome day carving trenches in the sun! Bobby, thanks for coming out and making some turns with me. I'll be out again tomorrow. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Mike thanks for getting me back on the hill. This season some foolish thoughts had crept into my mind that I might be done carving After riding with you yesterday I can officially say Im not done yet. Thanks again and hope to see you at Stratton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Conditions today were more challenging compared to yesterday. A delayed start and no grooming since the previous day didn't help... but there was plenty of good carving to be had. You just had to know where to find it. The best carving run of the day was.... wait for it.... FLYING CLOUD! I had several "last runs" on Cloud before finally calling it a day around 1 PM. In the end the snow held out longer than my legs did, which is always a good sign of a successful weekend. I'll be out at Stratton for ECES on Thursday. I hope to see some familiar faces there. Bobby, Karson, Wrong Island, Khahn... I'm talking to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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