saltyant

I see quite a few people on the webcam tonight, so it can't be that bad out. I'm almost certain that I'll be there after 6 pm tomorrow, and possibly ski for the last time in my Elan Morpheo 4 Early Rise Rockers, 168s.

The shop I go to told me to never walk around the parking lot in ski boots because it messes with the binding or something. So I started booting up in the lodge if I have a long walk. Plus I do enjoy booting up a lot more in the warmth.

That's what I try to do, but sometimes the boot straps twist around my fingers and cut off circulation.

At Blue, I was in a hurry to ski and just threw my cheap pair of shoes under the bench to the right when you walk in the upper lodge. I always have an extra pair of shoes in my car in case someone steals them or throws them out or whatever, so I can drive home. I drive a manual and can't press the clutch with ski boots. I never got the point of those boot bags. People just leave a $50-$100 bag sitting around in the lodge all day?

I stand corrected. The "Past Observations" page on wunderground.com for Palmerton states the high was 43, and dropped to 32 at 6:15 PM. I presume I misinterpreted their main page and confused "forecast" and "observation". http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Observation.aspx?location=USPA1244

I am just trying to learn skiing safety from the master, GrilledSteezeSandwich, and become more aware of the various hazards that I may encounter while traversing down slopes at modest speeds.

Which part? Any reason?

Strike two? I don't even get a strike one? I don't consider it "reckless behavior" because I am in complete control at all times. Do the moose bite or eat skiers like the monster in SkiFree?

Thanks! That looks handy. I've been taking my boots in the lodge to change, and I still haven't figured out how to carry skis, poles, and boots at the same time. I think this might solve my problem.

Ok. So if I'm going 50+ mph I should be able to stop in time if a deer jumps out? Why does that warrant four dings instead of one... or none??

Source: wunderground.com

At my home mountain, [ski resort name redacted due to incorrect thread], there is a serious deer problem. When I was bombing Marjie's the other day, I was somewhat concerned that one would run across the bottom of the piste and I would be toast. Fortunately I made it out unscathed.

Thanks, I think I might do that next time. Nothing sucks more than walking far in ski boots while carrying all that equipment.

I don't know, man, speeding on ice sounds dangerous. What if a deer runs out in front of me and I can't stop because my edges don't grip the ice? I think the shop sharpened them when I took them for a tune-up, but I'm not sure. I've been living dangerously as it is, because I did not get a binding test this year.

The high in Palmerton was 48 today. Didn't that help to soften it up?

I bought 3 discounted lift tickets for BC. I don't know what the hell I was thinking. At least they're refundable. Maybe I'll try to go once next week if it gets cold out.

It was pretty devastating. That gift card will be buried in the snow until next winter because Camelback made so much snow that they're buried in it.

You can, just don't be dumb like me and lose your gift card on the lift.

I find ice fun, to an extent. But when I'm on a black diamond that's just all ice, I feel like I'm going to skid down sideways at 50+ MPH. But if there are small piles of sugar snow, it can be fun to ski from pile to pile.

You guys mentioned "icy death". I'm ok with regular ice, but death ice is a no go. Remember, I'm still on entry level skis that don't edge well. An ice patch here or there doesn't scare me, but when the whole slope is ice that's kind of scary.

I think I'm getting 170's. I'm on 168's right now. Unless conditions improve by tomorrow, I think I'll pass on skiing until Sunday morning.

Say hi to Robert2 for me. I am strongly considering finally purchasing Volkl RTMs this weekend - probably Saturday since it's going to rain non-stop and it will be a boring day.

False advertising! If I drive all the way up there and there's no packed powder, I'm asking for a refund. Disclaimer: just kidding (in case I get flamed).

Just a few inches, but enough to make drive back to Rutland treacherous. I like being in my comfort zone. It's comfortable. The bunny slope there is probably the equivalent of the most challenging slope at Blue.

I can't come today. Tomorrow works better for me. The temperatures are much more favorable today, and they'll groom all the bare spots I guess.