Madroch Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hoping the rainless stretch up north continues.. Headed to Stowe for kids school vacation 3/9 to 3/15- Would love to have at it without a thaw freeze in the surface... Or, if it's gonna warm up- let it stay warm for an early corn harvest....that will get me shunned here, I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Seems like we were all at Magic yesterday! It lived up to its name. I had only been there once before several years ago. Man, its reputation for having terrain head and shoulders above the rest of Southern VT is well deserved. A few pics below. We were having too much fun in the fresh powder early in the day to get out the camera, so most of the shots are from the afternoon leftovers, which were still delicious. IMG_3568.jpg IMG_3590.jpg IMG_3595.jpg IMG_3619.jpg Awesome action shots. It really was killer yesterday. Goniff was an absolute powder puff right through the afternoon. Like you I've not been there too often but was impressed with the conditions and the terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sankaty Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Awesome action shots. It really was killer yesterday. Goniff was an absolute powder puff right through the afternoon. Like you I've not been there too often but was impressed with the conditions and the terrain. IMG_2015022252203.jpg IMG_201502233717.jpg Goniff was awesome. I'd really like to ski Magic with someone who knows it inside out. We were having a blast, but we suspected that we were just scratching the surface of what the mountain has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Seems like we were all at Magic yesterday! It lived up to its name. I had only been there once before several years ago. Man, its reputation for having terrain head and shoulders above the rest of Southern VT is well deserved. A few pics below. We were having too much fun in the fresh powder early in the day to get out the camera, so most of the shots are from the afternoon leftovers, which were still delicious. IMG_3568.jpg IMG_3590.jpg IMG_3595.jpg IMG_3619.jpg Nice shots! I've never been to Magic (probably the only VT spot I haven't been to), but I've heard from some of our Pro-Patrollers who went down a few weeks ago that the terrain is much more like what we have in the Northern Greens. Steep, cliffy, double-fall lines, etc. Terrain endorsement coming from career members of Mt Mansfield Ski Patrol and Stowe Mountain Rescue, is pretty worthy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderwx Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 some amazing conditions yesterday in southern Orleans County, VT... some incredible depths for only nickel and dining most of the season! some of the down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeepowderhunter Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Goniff was awesome. I'd really like to ski Magic with someone who knows it inside out. We were having a blast, but we suspected that we were just scratching the surface of what the mountain has to offer. The work days that have done thinning the trees over the past few years have really opened up so many great sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Heading to Berkshire East Friday. Can anyone describe how to get into the glade called Horace's Grove? Its not shown on the trail map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Heading to Berkshire East Friday. Can anyone describe how to get into the glade called Horace's Grove? Its not shown on the trail map. Just get off the chair and make a beeline to the ski patrol hut in front of you. But stay just right of the front door and duck into the woods. There are usually tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks radarman. Only trail at B'east I haven't been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 some amazing conditions yesterday in southern Orleans County, VT... some incredible depths for only nickel and dining most of the season! some of the down... Awesome dude! Northern Greens have been the powder capital of the Lower 48 now for like 4-6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Here's a photo from today from here in Stowe...its just been an incredible stretch of deep powder skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Just get off the chair and make a beeline to the ski patrol hut in front of you. But stay just right of the front door and duck into the woods. There are usually tracks.Bingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Paul McCartney wanted to get in on the fun too... http://www.wmur.com/entertainment/paul-mccartney-skis-in-vermont/31452242 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Paul McCartney wanted to get in on the fun too...http://www.wmur.com/entertainment/paul-mccartney-skis-in-vermont/31452242 Yeah. I saw that. Interesting choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Gotta pinch myself at this point. Getting to do this every single day. Its like living out west. Powder day after powder day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Starting to go off right now... with a snow depth of over 80" a lot of terrain is in play now. Just a 20 minute stroll from the lifts. People are laying tracks down in some awesome places. Cheers echoing around the mountain as people nail more and more big lines. I love this time of year. For the next month its going to be full shackville. Photo by Aaron Rhode... Pat a local ski bum laying it down through the slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Planning a couple of days of skiing early part of next week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - in either N. Greens or N. Whites...do I need to be concerned about non-frozen precipitation? I know it's far out but thinking about buying my tixs in advance, et cetera to save $$$. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subdude Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Wow them pics of N. VT are truly skier porn. Sure hope that pow pow is around the weekend of march 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 NY Times article about how good New England has been skiing this season compared to out west... http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/travel/snow-snow-snow-and-the-east-coast-skiers-rejoice.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=mini-moth®ion=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=1&referrer= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 NY Times article about how good New England has been skiing this season compared to out west... http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/travel/snow-snow-snow-and-the-east-coast-skiers-rejoice.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=mini-moth®ion=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=1&referrer= I'm not holding my breath for Jay to catch 00/01 but yeah it's been real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'm not holding my breath for Jay to catch 00/01 but yeah it's been real good. Haha I liked that line too...I was thinking someone must've been high when they said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderwx Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Wow PF, some great snapshots there! A life on the best hill in VT is a blessed one for sure, nice terrain. It has skied like 00/01, which is the only reason people talk about it, not even close on depths though. No melt for this whole cycle is so rare now it seems, so much snow, hiking around is like looking at tree stumps to count rings, you can see days and days of deposits. Considering the way the winds have ripped, the fact that it holds to the evergreens has been almost as impressive as the schussing. We were laughing Sunday, we have been scrambling to ski stuff like rabid penguins only to realize it is only the end of Feb. Feeling the warmth of the sun Sunday with a cold beer in hand was a great reality flash there is still a long spring season ahead. great year to be a NE woodchuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Blows to miss this ski season. Started up PT again today, the therapist measured my ankles, 3cm difference in circumference between the two, so definitely still some swelling. Put a ski boot on this afternoon just to see. ...yeah, no possible way. Maybe in another 2-3 weeks, just as the season starts to wind down. Sad to miss out on a part of my life that provides me with joy and happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 UGH I'M TORN. Should I head to Magic Mountain or Killington for a long day trip on Saturday? Or should I go up to Cannon where I can stay over night for free....thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 UGH I'M TORN. Should I head to Magic Mountain or Killington for a long day trip on Saturday? Or should I go up to Cannon where I can stay over night for free....thoughts? everyone who went to Magic this week was extremely happy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 everyone who went to Magic this week was extremely happy, this is true....most of the reason I'm thinking of going there! Only been once and it was mad icy but the closed terrain looked awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Y'all heard about this? http://thebalsamsresort.com/vision/ski-expansion/ Would be nice to bring the place back to glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am thinking of going for Stowe tomorrow for the first time once I have confirmation that I am going to be off. It looks like they are running a $72 special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. OF PIKE Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am thinking of going for Stowe tomorrow for the first time once I have confirmation that I am going to be off. It looks like they are running a $72 special Enjoy , epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Enjoy , epic Thank you and I will. I am indeed going tomorrow. Don't know if I will see Powder or not . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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