Johnny Style Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Hi all, I'm back from a nice morning session at Blue. I expected cold temps and high winds but didn't really have to deal with them today. The drive through Cherryville by the carwash and school is a bit treacherous due to the winds blowing snow from the fields onto the road. The Sun is shining and the temps are crisp. The snow is oh so carve-able today. They had both the quad and the six pack running. Razors was the worst run of the day. I had to wait for them to finish grooming it and all they left were cookies and other assorted ice-things. Other than that, it's a great day out there. So if you are stuck at work reading this, come on out for a RAW session and you won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootDKJ Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm working in Bensalem today, and I'm headed up for some RAW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Hi all, I'm back from a nice morning session at Blue. I expected cold temps and high winds but didn't really have to deal with them today. The drive through Cherryville by the carwash and school is a bit treacherous due to the winds blowing snow from the fields onto the road. The Sun is shining and the temps are crisp. The snow is oh so carve-able today. They had both the quad and the six pack running. Razors was the worst run of the day. I had to wait for them to finish grooming it and all they left were cookies and other assorted ice-things. Other than that, it's a great day out there. So if you are stuck at work reading this, come on out for a RAW session and you won't be disappointed. nice...weekday morning sessions are the way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'll be up all day tomorrow for the Buckmans demo. So far I know that myself (Line skis) and K2 skis will be there. We'll see who else shows up but I'd assume most of the Buckman's brands will. Should be a nice day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiggio Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 With the lack of twice daily grooming I haven't had any enthusiasm for RAW... Yeah, what ever happened to the afternoon grooming? That used to be the prime reason to go up after work, fresh cord! I realize it's the cost of diesel to run the groomers, but they needn't do all the slopes, just the heavily traversed ones to mow down the push piles and cover up the hardpack/boilerplate. Guess management has no love for their clientele. I'll be up all day tomorrow for the Buckmans demo. So far I know that myself (Line skis) and K2 skis will be there. We'll see who else shows up but I'd assume most of the Buckman's brands will. Should be a nice day! Ah, love my Lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootDKJ Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 With the lack of twice daily grooming I haven't had any enthusiasm for RAW... Skiing is skiing and last time I checked, skiing the beat up crap after work still beats just about everything. Season is short enough. Get those days in while you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Skiing is skiing and last time I checked, skiing the beat up crap after work still beats just about everything. Season is short enough. Get those days in while you can. wow...what a reverse in rolls...Root telling GSS to get off his ass and ski...I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 T Maki what time is the demo? I should be up around 1pm tomorrow. Usually from open/9AM - last ski out at 2PM. We're usually packed up and gone by 3:30PM when school groups start rollin' up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootDKJ Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 wow...what a reverse in rolls...Root telling GSS to get off his ass and ski...I like it! what's the over/under I ski more days this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Style Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Sounds good, I'm surprised you didn't wait till tonight to ski Nastar :-). That is my normal Thursday plan, but with the change of the NASTAR course from Raceway/Widowmaker to Finish Line, I just don't feel like participating. I would rather give Bear Creek my money for their NASTAR course on Tuesday. There were lots of grumblings on Monday night among the race crowd about the new NASTAR course. I overheard a Blue race employee state that Blue's management thinks they will get one new participant for every old timer that leaves due to the course change. So far, they haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 That is my normal Thursday plan, but with the change of the NASTAR course from Raceway/Widowmaker to Finish Line, I just don't feel like participating. I would rather give Bear Creek my money for their NASTAR course on Tuesday. There were lots of grumblings on Monday night among the race crowd about the new NASTAR course. I overheard a Blue race employee state that Blue's management thinks they will get one new participant for every old timer that leaves due to the course change. So far, they haven't. When was the last time they hung out at a Nastar night, 90% of Nastar is old dudes (myself included) young kids don't race unless your at Burke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Style Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I understood why they moved it. Raceway is a semi-hidden trail with bad lighting that is on the side of the mountain where the beginners are. Of course only the diehards would find it. Having it under a major lift near their base area makes sense for attracting new customers. The one major flaw with that theory is putting it on a hill that has no pitch. When the tubing hill right next to your course has more pitch than the race course, you have problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 When the tubing hill right next to your course has more pitch than the race course, you have problems. yea it's ridicuously flat. camelback and greek peak are flat - but not that flat. bc has a little headwall into a looooooong flat, probably the same pitch - at least you can carry a little speed. when i was there last year the bc guys were complaining about the short stopping area at blue it can be al little sketchy on icy nights but i feel like a world cup racer slamming on the brakes at the end of my run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootDKJ Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Conditions were real good last night, I'm really glad I went. I was expecting the worst when I pulled into the lower lot and saw all the buses. While I was booting up, two ambulances pulled in...uh oh. Turns out the trails were pretty empty. Nightmare/Dreamweaver was the run of the day for me. Guy on the lift told me that once you got past the 1st headwall on Razors it was pretty nice, but I didn't try it. Legs were still pretty shot, so my last few runs were easy turning down Paradise...and no speed patrol which is always nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi all RAW sessions LOL...someone was drinking the GSS koolaid yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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