AtomicSkier Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 I was on the snow by 2:30pm because I had the afternoon off, so I wasn't in a rush to get up there. I only brought my PE's, which I haven't skied on for some time. It was weird being back on something 85mm wide after skiing my slalom and GS skis for the past two weeks. The snow wasn't that great, and there was almost 0 snow accumulating. 1/2 inch, maybe an inch at MOST at the top. Challenge was relatively smooth, some pebbly parts, but they didn't bother me on the PE's. I sampled Razors, Switchback, and Main Street. All three were a little chunky, but groomed smooth, so you could fly down them making super-g turns. I then hit Dreamweaver, which was the run of the day. No chunks, and nice grippy, smooth snow. I alternated between Challenge and Dreamweaver for the rest of my session which was exactly 2 hours long good for 14 runs. Not bad for a bonus day. I pulled over on the side of the road when I got to the same elevation as Mount Mikovitti and there was over two feet of fresh! I was going to ski a few laps at Mount Mikovits, but they were doing avy control work It must be the microclimate there.
toast21602 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 yeah they are closed for a day because of bombing.
DiMe Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 I was on the snow by 2:30pm because I had the afternoon off, so I wasn't in a rush to get up there. I only brought my PE's, which I haven't skied on for some time. It was weird being back on something 85mm wide after skiing my slalom and GS skis for the past two weeks. The snow wasn't that great, and there was almost 0 snow accumulating. 1/2 inch, maybe an inch at MOST at the top. Challenge was relatively smooth, some pebbly parts, but they didn't bother me on the PE's. I sampled Razors, Switchback, and Main Street. All three were a little chunky, but groomed smooth, so you could fly down them making super-g turns. I then hit Dreamweaver, which was the run of the day. No chunks, and nice grippy, smooth snow. I alternated between Challenge and Dreamweaver for the rest of my session which was exactly 2 hours long good for 14 runs. Not bad for a bonus day. I pulled over on the side of the road when I got to the same elevation as Mount Mikovitti and there was over two feet of fresh! I was going to ski a few laps at Mount Mikovits, but they were doing avy control work It must be the microclimate there. 2 feet of fresh.... What is this Mount Mikovits you speak of?
AtomicSkier Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) 2 feet of fresh.... What is this Mount Mikovits you speak of? I'm not sure I'm allowed to say. edit by toast: don't give away the secret, Jeff. Edited February 4, 2009 by toast21602
AtomicSkier Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Posted February 4, 2009 I'm not sure I'm allowed to say. edit by toast: don't give away the secret, Jeff. doh!
DiMe Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 Jeff likes to ride Mount Mikivitz..wow it's nice being on my fast internet.. They were closed doing bomb avalanche control if I read this thread again correctly....... In Pennsylvania?? I'm going to go insane thinking about this, GOOGLE FAILED ME!
AtomicSkier Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Posted February 4, 2009 The way MM is situated it traps moisture and essentially "wrings out" the clouds, dumping an insane amount of snow in a short period of time. Unfortunately, last weeks mixed precipitation has caused some snow instability requiring the use of some explosives to stabilize the snowpack for safe skiing and riding. MM is a privately owned and operated ski area, and is unfortunately, not lift serviced. Earning your own turns at MM is worth it.
DiMe Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 The way MM is situated it traps moisture and essentially "wrings out" the clouds, dumping an insane amount of snow in a short period of time. Unfortunately, last weeks mixed precipitation has caused some snow instability requiring the use of some explosives to stabilize the snowpack for safe skiing and riding. MM is a privately owned and operated ski area, and is unfortunately, not lift serviced. Earning your own turns at MM is worth it. Sounds pretty amazing. Is it an invite only type of hill or just a hidden stash spot people drive to?
Johnny Law Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 Sounds pretty amazing. Is it an invite only type of hill or just a hidden stash spot people drive to? He' fucking with you it's some dudes back yard most likely, rest assured no one in PA is doing avy control let alone with explosives.
ectobar Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Mount Mikovits? in Bath PA Edited February 4, 2009 by ectobar
AtomicSkier Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Posted February 4, 2009 rest assured no one in PA is doing avy control let alone with explosives. Don't be hatin just because you aren't invited.
ectobar Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Might it be here? Edited February 4, 2009 by AtomicSkier Map of MM removed.
DiMe Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 I thought so I knew the name sounded familiar I actually seen that website in the past. I doubt they hav eto do avy control over there hehe. I have a similar setup in my backyard a few flatboxes and my own homemade snowmaking system for pre and late season.
AtomicSkier Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Posted February 4, 2009 Uh oh...we have a security breach
toast21602 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 people shouldnt be giving away the secrets of PA's premier mountain...
DiMe Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 Uh oh...we have a security breach Don't kill me
ectobar Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 people shouldnt be giving away the secrets of PA's premier mountain... google did you in
snorovr Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Before I skied Mt. Mikovits I was jaded on skiing the east. As a recent transplant from the steep and deep faces of coastal BC, the Cascade Range, and the Rockies; I just couldn't get it up from skiing in PA. This all changed when I first skied at Mt. Mik. It is truly a lifechanging experience. Thanks Mt. Mik! edit: bored at the office... Edited February 4, 2009 by T*Maki
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