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    I don't even know what that means. But Piecasso has the best canolli. Tastes just like play dough. Too bad it and today's epic powder day both have to come to an end.
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    Thanks Moe Ghoul. I'm actually staying at Stowe and then driving to Rutland after. Tomorrow is going to be so damn epic. Have fun at Smuggs!
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    Yeah I'm pretty sure it's open but ungroomed. I opted for Sterling which is a fantastic trail with no traffic. Kept getting free refills. I wanted to run Main Street more but it was so damn windy and hard to see at the top of the mountain to get there.
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    I skiied some glades off Toll Road. Since I'm solo im worried about hitting a giant rock and getting injured and being buried until ski patrol digs me out in May. I know most people on here would be thrilled but that would suck for me.
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    At Piecasso living it up. Very attractive waitresses. Ordered a Coke, garlic knots and the stromboli with spicy meat. Once I get back to the hotel I'm doing nothing, maybe relax by the fire with a decaf coffee and read some Jack Reacher in between PASR posts and watching the snow.
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    Actually cleared it off 10 minutes ago and now in Mansfield Lodge. About 4-5 inches on it I think. I'm exhausted so called it quits for the day. Got 33k vert today a world record so I'm happy. Tomorrow I think after 9 am I will spend most of the day on Spruce and Sensation areas, but will definitely get some first Trax off 4 runner and Gondalier trails. I'm spoiled now and dont even want to think about skiing ice, boiler plate, or mashed potatoes or slush.
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    Pretty great day here again. Got a lot of untracked runs in once the storm started. Competition hill was probably the best run of my day. Its a little short but has some pitch and the whole left side was untracked around noon so i made repeated runs. Also Sterling was fantastic as no one else was over there at all. Kind of regret going back across to the main mountain because I think the skiing was much better over here on the Spruce side due to lower volume. Relaxing with a dark coffee with marshmallows and almond milk and then heading back out for a few more runs. The Spruce lodge dining room is my favorite place to relax. Very nice panoramic view of the mountain and ice skating pond.
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    That's why they invented the ignore user button.
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    Grilled Steeze told me he knows the owner of this resort and he'll let them know I'm buried in the perder so ski patrol can come dig me out. That's what Grilled Steeze told me when we rode the 6 pack with Matt Edge that one night. Grilled Steeze told me he has connections.
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    Woah dude sick Go Pro!! Cant believe I'm being featured in the same post as J.F. Dan, Steeze, NM Ski, PARidge, Atomic and m-ski-bike!! Wow I definitely hit the big time now.
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    Omg breakfast is early today! I might actually make it for 8 am.
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    Today should be rad because there was a dusting overnight, and the freshies will accumulate throughout the day. I'm worried about getting buried in the perder tomorrow and ski patrol not finding me until all the snow thaws out in May.
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    Made sure to get a gondola car in that one shot above, since I missed getting one in the tagged restaurant pic, so you know what they look like.
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    Still want to get to Killington while the conditions are perfect. If I wait a few weeks they might be crap by then.
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    Yes I actually did. Completely forgot that I should take my skis off before getting into the gondola line. Then after that I remembered the rest of the day. Hopefully no one saw that or they might think I'm a gaper. I thought Hayride was pretty easy. Liftline looks tough, it's currently ungroomed, a double black, and right under the lift so everyone can point and laugh at me when I fall dramatically. Not sure I'll be doing any double blacks this time around, maybe next time. I made the Cliff Trail/Lower Nosedive run twice I think, which was fun. Tomorrow I'll look for some glades in that area.
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    Day 3: Today was another excellent day at Stowe. Pregamed before breakfast by getting the car loaded, and then had breakfast at 7:30 sharp. This time woofed down coffee, Cherrios, 2 glasses of OJ, sausage, scrambled eggs with Tabasco sauce, and a blueberry scone. Then ate a slice of bread on the walk to the car. Chewed as fast as I could and made it to Four Runner quad only 5 minutes after 8, which was fine because the line was non-existent. Guess everyone took the day off. First run of the day was Lord to North Slope, which was much easier to ski today as it was groomed overnight. Then I headed to the gondoobie just because it's fun to ride the gondoobie. Got there at 8:20 and there were about 20 people in line who were also there just for the gondola ride. The line gradually got longer and at 8:30 I was crammed in with other 7 people which sucked. Then fellow riders started smoking MJ, which was not cool because they closed the window and I got some second hand. My first run on Gondolier was probably the best run of my life. Since the gondola was shut down yesterday, all the powder was untracked. I skied down it like a badass playing my favorite song Hard Times by the Jetzons, and made some awesome turns in the fresh powder at a high rate of speed. Skiing next to the gondola made it an even more memorable run and got me so stoked for skiing, a feeling I hadn't had in weeks. I felt like the best skiier on the mountain. Then I skied into the gondola RFID reader with my skis on and turned into a complete gaper. Hopefully toast won't use the gaper tag on this thread as a result. The rest of the day was a lot of fun. Made a few more runs on the gondola side, then ran Spruce trails for a while until my 10 am lesson. After the lesson and lunch at the Cliff House Restaurant, made some runs on Upper Perry Merill (???), Cliff Trail, Lower Cliff Trail, then over to 4 Runner to Lord, Ridgeview, Toll House, and Easy Mile which was lame-o! Also tried a few blacks today which weren't as difficult as I thought they'd be. Hayride was a piece of cake and would be a blue at another mountain. Upper Nosedive was full of moguls so was more challenging, but I made it down ok. Another gaper moment was in the 4 Runner line when I had my skis pointing in a V shape to move forward, and then my left ski took out the "Alternate" sign and I fell. Took a minute to get up and the lift attendant yelled "jerry of the day". Just kidding, they are very professional at Stowe, he only thought that.
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    Could be a possibility. My job is pretty lax about when I take off as long as I give them sufficient notice. I love this hotel and actually am enjoying it a lot more than the run of the mill Holiday Inn. It's more interesting because they decorate the lobby, breakfast area, and hallways with knickknacks and ski memorabilia. Plus they have 2 giant teddy bears sitting at tables in the dining area which I lol at everytime I see them.
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    The Lighthouse may be my favorite restaurant here. $8.80 for quesa-dillas and a good size salad. Plus the server keeps referring to me as his friend every single time he comes over. Think ill come back here tomorrow.
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    Thanks. Great tip. That's what I was trying to do later in the day. I think that definitely helps. Skiing moguls is not easy and seems to separate the n00bs from the pros. I'll keep working on it. I'll probably be getting a pass for Blue soon so I can practice Barney the Dinosaur's bumps.
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    Oh shoot I didn't do that today. Just ate the bread dry. Guess I lose half a gold star for that.
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    So that's what it's called. Brand new concept to me.
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    The scenery is really nice along it, and the chapel is a nice touch. I think I'll do that run at least once a day. It's pretty nice and since it was groomed today it wasnt nearly as tiring as yesterday.
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    Thanks Root, that's a good analogy. I frequently notice my hands too far back, which is out of habit, so that's something I'm working on. I found it helpful to focus on the spot where I plan to pole plant and kind of reach out towards it.
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    He wasnt hating on my RTMs. He mentioned that he owns 4 pairs of skis, and said 1 pair is narrow like my 81s. Lol. But he said they're fine for my ability level. Thanks for your words of encouragment.
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