Schif Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 I just got back from elk for my first trip there this season. I can only say AMAZING!! Everything was open, the woods were full of tons of snow and it was awesome. You name it, it was there today, fresh pow, crazy tree runs, cliffs, gaps over frozen streams and tons of ungroomed trails. Everyone has to get to Elk by the end of the season, preferably before this fresh snow melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) Maybe the 10 inches they got will keep them open longer than the 2nd. Powder days are spectacular at E. - just remember to put on your snow tires. Edited March 24, 2005 by PA Ridge Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I'll be there Friday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoChica Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Maybe the 10 inches they got will keep them open longer than the 2nd. Powder days are spectacular at E. - just remember to put on your snow tires. 22730[/snapback] Are the roads to Elk bad in the winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 If it just snows, they can be bad...But if you can get up there, its worth it. Also they will be fine for your trip back home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Are the roads to Elk bad in the winter? 35265[/snapback] The roads to Elk aren't hilly at all; no steep grades. It's that they are narrow country roads that run along wide open farms and fields and there isn't much snow fencing. The snow just drifts constantly, if it's windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Coming up the back side of blue or the main way into CB during a heavy storm can be much more challenging. I've done it several times. When I get the 5am call that school is closed for snow I bust out of Ocean city for the sometimes 5 hour ride up to the poconos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 The roads to Elk aren't hilly at all; no steep grades. It's that they are narrow country roads that run along wide open farms and fields and there isn't much snow fencing. The snow just drifts constantly, if it's windy. 35281[/snapback] Coming from 81, one of the country roads is almost a 90 degree turn, the road was fine, until I hit that turn, and spun the BMW around trying to to avoid going into the field, cause of the blown snow on the road. That's the only thing to watch out for, especially how cold it can get up there, the snow is very light, and will blow like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Roads, bad? In PA? only if you are driving a beamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Roads, bad? In PA? only if you are driving a beamer! 35317[/snapback] Rob Rob Rob, skidude's dad has a BEAMER, I have a Bimmer We failed to have a PASR day at Elk this year, to support skiddue. Even with gas prices to get up there, we definatly need to have one th ere this year. It's such a great place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 (edited) I agreee - I skied Elk, by- passing every where else for several years. It was always worth the extra hour drive when the kids were younger... I'll put it on the PASR day calendar. Edited October 11, 2005 by Papasteeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Are the roads to Elk bad in the winter? 35265[/snapback] The roads to anywhere can be bad, after it snows. Take your time and you can get anywhere. If you're a die hard, you'll learn to appreciate the bad roads, because it only means that great "conditions" are what you will end up at . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 The roads to anywhere can be bad, after it snows. Take your time and you can get anywhere. If you're a die hard, you'll learn to appreciate the bad roads, because it only means that great "conditions" are what you will end up at . 35327[/snapback] Not to mention less crowds. Once the roads clear everyone and there grandma is trying to enjoy the freshly fallen snow. Take advantage of the powder while you can by braving the weather. Live fast die young I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venture Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Coming from 81, one of the country roads is almost a 90 degree turn, the road was fine, until I hit that turn, and spun the BMW around trying to to avoid going into the field, cause of the blown snow on the road. That's the only thing to watch out for, especially how cold it can get up there, the snow is very light, and will blow like crazy. 35289[/snapback] Yea, watch that turn. If you haven't been to Elk before, it is right after you end a long gradual descent, and see open fields. There is a big yellow sign with a right arrow on it. I've seen people take that one wide and almost take out traffic in the other lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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