Ride Delaware ? Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) I've got a couple more trip pictures saved up from this year, so I figured I would share a little more love and post another summer TR for the masses. I had a great day before, so I figured that I would lock up the townhouse for the season, then head to Killington for the last day of the season on my way home. I got there a bit later than the day before, and I rolled into the parking lot about 11:15. I booted up and headed up to the lodge for my ticket. Although your not supposed to use two VT ski 3 passes at the same place, they told me they would take "anything close enough to be considered a voucher" on closing day. I could tell that the snow wasn't in nearly as good of shape as the day before. Unlike yesterday, the temperature never really dropped below 50 and never really setup. They had repaired the snow bridge, and there was less traffic, but with the sun beating down, I knew it wouldn't last long. On the lift ride up I noticed that the snow bridge was already quite snirty, and the snirt was spreading farther uphill from where they had been pulling the snow. The top of the glacier was also starting to have some rocks popping through, and one of the side entrances had already melted out. The snow was really fun. It was just on the edge of corn and slush, but the traffic assured that most of the corn was pushed out of the way and you were mostly hitting edge able corn from the base. There was a fun chute that was all base snow straight down the middle if you wanted to pick up some speed. I was able to navigate the snirty section without riding mud, but this would be the only run I could do so. There just wasn't enough snow and the 75 degree bluebird day melted it quite fast. After 2-3 runs I saw the mom's side stepping down while the kiddies and men rode the mud. As the snow disappeared the kids started side stepping. By my 10th run almost everyone was taking their skis off and walking down the 50 ft gap. Only me and 2-3 other hardy riders were still riding the mud. Since I arrived late, I didn't stop for a drink today. I told myself that I wouldn't walk down, so when I finally got uncomfortable riding the mud, I called it quits. I think I logged 12 runs. I got back to the car, took off the boots, opened the back, and laid back while having a quick snack and a gatorade. After about 30 minutes I packed up and went to the Phat Italian for lunch. Once I was stuffed, I started home. I had never been in a situation where there was only 1 trail and you had to ride the mud because no other options existed. I didn't mind. Im very realistic and I knew what to expect. Heck of a day. Heck of a season. Edited August 11, 2015 by Ride Delaware ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Nice report do you have any from three years ago at Sunday river??? You definitely aren't a morning person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm a morning person when I'm in a routine. When it's a powder day, I'm there first thing. No need to rush out on a day like this. I'm sure I have some somewhere, but I probably posted most of the SR stuff already... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 You hot any elk reports from the 2009-10 season or perhaps a camelback report from 2007-08? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I don't believe I have any that haven't already hit the press... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar73 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 you said snirt....lol. way to go for it and thanks for sharing the pics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks RideDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Snirt is a technical term... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 What does snirt mean??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Snow + dirt = snirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar73 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Snirt is a technical term... very technical..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm pretty sure Doug was just jealous he didn't come up with it... He will be using it for seasons to come. Nah mean? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Not jealous at all Dougbonics is cool it's not dorky ski patroller shiznit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Many folks use the term snirt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Oh Lordy that is weird wild stuff nyuk nyuk nyuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMSKI Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm much more familiar with the term shart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Good one NMSki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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