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LostCosmonaut posted:Gore and Whiteface opening Saturday
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The skiing at SugarBush this weekend was awesome. Of course, it was pouring rain this morning and is mushing things right up.
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Dec 3, 2018 15:41
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The season had been going so well too. I'd be surprised to not see a bunch of NE go on windhold tomorrow.
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Dec 21, 2018 00:13
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ShaneB posted:Also: if I have waterproof rain pants, can those be combined with a base layer/insulation layer and be used as ski pants? Or will I hate life? PVC rain pants, jacket, and gloves that fits over my ski stuff though I think are my favorite purchase this season. Not having a wet butt or body at any point in a day of downpour is super awesome.
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Jan 7, 2019 01:19
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Rated PG-34 posted:Haven’t done any east coast riding yet, but looking at the snow reports, it seems p dire. Anyone been out?
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Jan 7, 2019 10:13
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Most everyone can benefit from taking a lesson every once in a while.
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Jan 23, 2019 00:25
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Dangerllama posted:Has anyone tried latex gloves as liners? Apparently this is a fly fishing hack. Lately my hands have been getting cold as poo poo on the hill, with or without warmers.
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Feb 2, 2019 02:47
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Varg posted:I drove up to Vermont this weekend, after a couple days on "fast and firm" conditions, today it's been snowing for a few hours and is gonna continue through the night.. 6-10 inches expected. Sugarbush should be good tomorrow and start to get back into shape after the usual melt then freeze session that happened the past week.
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Feb 13, 2019 14:36
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Since the movers lost some of my ski gear (cunts), I’ve now bought another pair of bright orange ski pants.
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Feb 16, 2019 13:59
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rex rabidorum vires posted:Be safe out there and be smart. Please. Related to this, I ran into a bunch of people both on chairlifts and on trails who went down black diamond trails at Mt. Ellen and then were surprised when there were bumps/steep and icy and regretted their decisions over the holiday weekend.
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Feb 20, 2019 02:33
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While I can agree that there are idiots who can't seem to figure out how to put there RFID card in an empty pocket and definitely not next to a cellphone, I'm pretty happy Sugarbush switched over and feel like the overall experience is smoother.
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Mar 6, 2019 01:20
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Varg posted:I got a Crosstrek a couple years ago and I love it.
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Apr 3, 2019 22:09
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Nutsack Rangoon posted:Maybe a sad question but: I'm moving to NJ in the fall. What's my best option for a mountain?
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May 3, 2019 13:55
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IncredibleIgloo posted:Are most positions in the ski resort industry at or near minimum wage for the locations they are in? I imagine that the lift attendants and service folx at the cafes probably are, but do ski instructors, groomers, park maintenance people, etc... make any decent wages? Though, all EMS work in general is basically always criminally underpaid, though patrol does way more than just EMS.
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Sep 14, 2019 18:15
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ante posted:Tbh when a person selling me a ticket tells me about it like they know what they're talking about, I'm not going to go home and fact check on the internet
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Sep 15, 2019 23:23
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Moey posted:Yeah, I assume it's plastered over every sign in the ticket offices as well. I also don't buy my pass in person.
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Sep 15, 2019 23:49
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Yeah, Sugarbush in VT added them two seasons ago with the turnstiles for just the bottom lifts and they have been mostly painless from my experience. They're definitely less hassle then having a ticket checker, and I get to see how many days I've skied when I go through which is cool.Moey posted:How do they limit people just sharing a pass?
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Sep 18, 2019 01:14
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As cool and good as helmets are, nothing beats some nice, ambling spring skiing in a trucker hat and goggles. My helmet is worth its weight in gold for Vermont tree skiing. So many little dents and things get picked up over a season of bushwacking.
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Dec 25, 2019 05:57
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little munchkin posted:40 - 50% chance of rain all day tomorrow. really wanna ski tho
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Dec 27, 2019 02:15
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Another key tip for people learning is please do not cut off patrollers running a tobaggan, or buzz it. I can guarantee you the patroller does not enjoy it.
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Dec 30, 2019 01:56
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ironlung posted:So your "key tip" is for something that a) you will rarely encounter especially in beginner areas and b) is common sense for any reasonable person I also got to watch some people go treesking and coming out onto a closed trail that's got no snow and having to walk down it.
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Dec 30, 2019 16:42
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In VT, while this snow storm was a lot less than originally forecasted earlier in the week, it's so nice to see the mountain be back at 100% open, even if it's bony on the natural stuff. Dropping a rope for a dad and their kid to go hooting and hollering down as second and third tracks is my favorite thing.Yuns posted:Jfc these holiday crowds. We have all kinds of people on terrain they have no business being on. One of our lifts has a warning that there is only expert terrain open off that lift and of course everyone is ignoring the sign. 
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Jan 20, 2020 00:38
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Cold temps and no fresh snow are definitely putting a damper on crowds today in VT, though tomorrow I think is the predicted bigger day for crowds.
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Feb 15, 2020 18:14
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Yuns posted:Also, I have an issue. Our ski team end of season celebration trip is going to Mad River Glen and I am, of course, only a snowboarder. So I have to rent some skis and learn how to ski at MRG. How do I make the transition to skiing? And what can I chuck myself down at MRG if I don't care that much about safety so long as I don't actually die or break anything. It is also always an option to split board up though before operating hours and then board down once the chair is spinning to get some hoots and hollers.
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Feb 17, 2020 20:37
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Yeah, being a liftee is some of the most mind numbing thing you can do, especially if you're an operator on a chair that does not require active bumping. I'm somewhat surprised there are not more incidents every year, though I do think a lot goes unreported on.
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Feb 19, 2020 01:09
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TMMadman posted:Anyway, I mostly just wanted to say that I used to freak people out while standing still by putting my right ski up on its tail and then letting it fall out to the right so I'd end up with the skis next to each but the tips facing opposite directions. Then I'd lift my left leg and spin to bring the left ski back into a normal position. Fifty Three posted:What's the weird two-word term for turning 180° while stationary on a slope by turning one ski and stepping uphill behind the other? It's not "kick turn" and I'm stumped.
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Mar 6, 2020 18:38
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Jay in VT just closed up shop for the season. Given how far north they are, I'd have figured they'd be one of the last, but I guess the water park brings in quite the traffic maybe? Though skiing in VT is a bit garbage at the moment and it's looking like the season is going to be over come April anyway.
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Mar 14, 2020 05:36
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HookShot posted:Jay Peak is closing for the season because of Corona, it's the first to do it. I suspect the rest of us aren't going to be far behind.
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Mar 14, 2020 18:11
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drat, this came out of nowhere as a rank and file employee of Sugarbush, especially after getting an email this morning from the president about staying open. Well, at least there's still skinning.
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Mar 15, 2020 00:27
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IncredibleIgloo posted:Meadows and Timberline just closed. Again, for a week, but I don't see them re-opening. Trying to have some good thoughts for all the people suddenly unemployed in the middle of this.
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Mar 15, 2020 22:45
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Yuns posted:Mt. Washington is fully closed because of all the people violating social distancing rules and NH lockdown in the backcountry. MWA had to conduct 2 rescues including a rescue of a person who turned out to be an EMT who had been exposed to coronavirus patients (he got cliffed out at Tuckerman and called 911 to be belayed to safety).
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Apr 4, 2020 02:45
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You might also want to check out if your area has any ski swaps (in upstate NY around me, they're all in September / October) as you can snag a decent pair for cheap (as well as other various pieces of equipment you might want).
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Jul 13, 2020 23:08
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Disinterested posted:It reads from what I'm hearing about hiring like CO mountains are hiring a smaller group but still essentially counting on a real season. I'm also really curious how social distancing rules are going to work for stuff like patrol where our stations are definitely not hitting that while also allowing necessary coverage, and I'm sure guidelines will come out eventually, but drat is it feeling like it'll all be last minute.
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Jul 28, 2020 21:43
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Red_Fred posted:Are there any thread favourite glove recommendations? My trusty 10+ year old Spyder gloves are starting to fall apart. Yuns posted:EDIT: I especially like them if you're going to be working outside like if you need to set courses or drag around netting and gates or otherwise need to deal with stuff that will beat the poo poo out of gloves. I started using them because my non-aK Burtons weren't doing well all day and a pretty significant number of ski patrollers and other mountain workers use Kincos.
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Aug 16, 2020 04:20
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I've dealt with enough people as patrol where their significant other were attempting to teach them, and had then taken them on terrain they were not ready for where they got terrified or injured that I will never not advocate putting them in a lesson for their first couple times out at the very least.
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Sep 12, 2020 18:33
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Yuns posted:This doesn't even get to the question of cross state mandatory quarantines which I'm certain will be violated.
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Sep 24, 2020 22:12
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Yuns posted:Big Snow, the NJ indoor ski facility
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Oct 12, 2020 22:29
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Yuns posted:First snow at our NJ resort today so I'm hopeful. In other news, I've been hearing some rumors relating to the impact of a Vermont lcokdown that may affect ski resorts. Has anyone heard anything about a stricter VT lockdown?
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Oct 31, 2020 01:19
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dangling pointer posted:PA just announced they’re requiring people traveling into the state to either produce a negative COVID 19 test or self quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. How is this being enforced? A $25-$300 fine if you fail to comply lol. So it’s basically not going to be enforced but at the same time it’s is a order and not complying would make me an rear end in a top hat to ski. Working patrol at a ski resort this season is going to be a huge mistake, isn't it?
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Nov 28, 2020 08:23
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Sugarbush (VT) postponed their opening day (again) from Dec 3 to Dec 10. When will this season start!
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Dec 5, 2020 04:01
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