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An inch plus here. Blower. Medium flake size. Stacking beautifully.

Skied in the morning at Lincoln peak. Conditions were surprisingly good on the groomers. It started snowing at noon and the intensity, such that it was, picked up rather quickly. Put down about 2” above 3000’ by 2pm. There was about an inch at base and a little more at 1500’ at 4. Nice little surprise. Made the skiing a lot better. Even ventured on to natural ungroomed terrain. That was good. Off piste not so much. merry Xmas from the other Jew.

Agreed.

I think the carpet allows the lift to run at a faster speed than otherwise.

any chance we dodge the bullet on friday? snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?

Yeah, although I knew to expect good conditions, I couldn’t believe how good it is. Really, as good as it gets. I did some lines that r rarely in good shape even in the heart of winter, and they were great.

So glad to be back up in the north country. 0.5f In Warren.

don't jinx us. While you've been prancing around the picnic tables, I've been slaving away down at the coast. hope to be up friday.

I’ve skied whitewater extensively and red once last year. The former is like mrg. Great terrain, minimal infrastructure. Steep nicely spaced trees. Also, it gets significantly more snow than red on average despite their proximity. Red is more of a resort. More lifts, more groomers, but also some great terrain. nelson is an awesome city. Pm me if u have any questions.

here's the sb policy. note that you can skin up the slidebrook anytime. Hiking or skinning on designated trails at both Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen is not permitted before the mountains open for the winter season, nor is hiking or skinning permitted during the operating hours of the resort. Hiking or skinning is permitted once the mountains are open, before and after operating hours at both mountains, with the following provisions: All uphill travelers must obtain an Uphill Travel Pass online or in person at Guest Services at Lincoln Peak. At Lincoln Peak between the hours of 5 PM to 10 PM on the following trail: Easy Rider to Lower Pushover to Pushover to Birch Run. between the hours of 4 AM to 7 AM on the following trails: Racer’s Edge to Lower Snowball to Snowball to the top of the Valley House Chair. Due to plowing, parking for hiking and skinning is provided at Lincoln Peak in the heli lot, to the right of The Schoolhouse. At Mount Ellen between the hours of 5 PM to 10 PM and 4 AM to 7 AM on the following trails: Easy Does It to Straight Shot to Cruiser to Lower Rim Run to Rim Run. Due to plowing, parking for hiking and skinning is provided at Mt. Ellen in the lot next to the Sunny Double lift. There will be times when skinning and hiking is closed due to weather conditions. Please check the Sugarbush snow report before proceeding. Hiking and Skinning during operating hours may be authorized under special circumstances (i.e. lift mechanical failure or weather hold, or special events) Hiking or skinning during operating hours on designated trails requires a day ticket or season pass and is only permitted when specifically authorized by the Resort (these routes are only open when the weather and conditions permit). Please call Guest Services at 802-583-6590 for current designated route.

How do you like the bindings?

They can and do download on the super bravo. However, imho, mt Ellen is an even better set up with the summit chair to the top. It’s a couple hundred feet higher than lincoln peak and the bottom of the summit is much higher than heavens gate. Plus the lodge is right there by the lift. There r more trails and a variety of terrain with fis, black diamond, panorama, rim run, and looking good.

I'm definitely not a "bump skier" although I do ski them with the 108s. While they are certainly not the best tool for the job, they are adequate for my purposes. My issue skiing bumps is that I have a tendency to sit back, such that when I am properly balanced and in a rhythm, I'm fine, even with the 108's. point is, its me not the width of the skis. What I really enjoy is powder and off piste so the mid fats are definitely better for that.

The Blizzard Rustler comes in 3 different widths, denominated the Rustler 9-, 10 and 11. The 11 is 112 under foot for most lengths, 114 on the longest, I believe the 188 and 192. The rustler 10 is 102 under foot. I demo'd the 10 last season and loved it. I've been riding a line SFB which is 108 so I'm in the market for the rustler 11. thinking that I was fine with the 108 as my daily quiver even on hard pack groomers, and the wider width gives me the versatility for use in powder here and also out west. So I would probably recommend the Rustler 10 especially if youre coming from such a narrow ski.