217 days till

[Ron]

But Gary, it's fun!!! 

(don't tell anyone but I don't mind sharing my 94's with you, so you really have another 1/2 pair )

[jim-ratliff]

This coming season....just need a few maintenance things....Me and my boys are ready to go now!G

I'm almost afraid to ask.? You ARE talking about your sons above??? ??

[Glenn]

Buying crap is fun...I know the feeling.

Yep already a member of steepandcheap. Been there, bought the ski rack, didn't fit the Jeep, had to return it......

[Ron]

Phew, OK, good.

I buy crap from them all the time. Make sure yo look at the different shipping costs, some times yo can save a lot.


Jim, I believe his boys are his skis......... (I hope that's the reference...)

[midwif]

I felt it incumbent upon me to mention that it's....

>>>>>199 DAYS TO RSIII<<<<<<<

 

[Ron]

yeee f'ing haaaahhhhh

[Glenn]

I saw people skiing/riding what's left of the half pipe at Mt. Snow yesterday via their webcam. That's pretty amazing considering that's Southern VT and yesterday was June 1st. 

[Ron]

very cool. Still going strong at A-basin and utah. I didn't check but Whistler must still be running

[midwif]

am I correct in counting only 181 days until RS3??
Assuming 12/15 is the first day.

[Gary]

Yes, the days are counting down and I can almost feel that cold brisk air envelop my face as I leave the condo and head for the gondola....the snow is crunchy, the sun is shinning. I've had my oatmeal, tea, water, pancakes, enough fuel to make it till noon. I  carry my gear as if they were trophies walking as quickly as the altitude allows with eager anticipation of that first run...

Man...I'm there!

[Ron]

Yes, we can't forget to take out our own box of buckwheat pancake mix. 

[bf_hill]

I'm not sure if we could pull it off. However, we'll be at Mt. Snow a lot...so if any of you are from the east coast and want to meet up someday.

Where is everyone from here anyways?

Hmm..Mt. Snow.  Have to look that up.  I ski Smuggler's mostly.  From Florida, lived in Vermont, went to Univ. of Vermont.

[bf_hill]

Any takers for Sugarbush/Stowe???

Love the idea of renting a house if we have enough takers.
While Okemo works hard at good snow conditions and Mt Snow is nicely south, I find them both a little lackluster for multi day visits, especially Mt Snow.

Sugarbush has two mountains, varied terrain and an old fashioned feel. I haved stayed at a lodge on the access road a half mile from the base about 3 times. Decent, basic lodging, clean with a small breakfast included.

Stowe is a new favorite. Neat town, great terrain. Yes a drive, but the temps tend to support better snow conditions over all.

We have months to argue for the best hill!!?

I like both.  I was a gatekeeper for the women's olympics at Stowe once.

[bf_hill]

Lynn, I was just looking at a High Sierra model that is 50oz, I agree that's plenty. I love the hand/toe warmer trick!? Very cool, where do you place the warmer? Anyway to keep the line warm?

They just don't hold enough bourbon for the day.  I still have to return for a refill.  I don't do backpacks.  I just carry money in a money clip, a rag (for wiping debris off my face, goggles, etc.).  and a handy dandy compact tool thingy.  Gotta keep the wind resistance down....

[midwif]

Bourbon?? A REAL man among the REALskiers. I think we'd like to see you down a nice glass of bourbon and then ski. But, we'll all ski BEHIND you!

Brad, I only use the CamelBak out west where I am constantly thirsty. Don't need it in the East.