bjakeski Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Planning on heading to Elk for the WVIA Day, Thursday, 1-5. Noticed there were still some trails not open. How are conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Today they varied from perfect on most trails to slightly chunky in spots on three trails. Maximum one minute lift lines. But don't tell anyone......Bar beers were cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Rummy what kind of beers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 There's about ten on tap, I'll send an update tomorrow unless we don't ski because of the rain. ..I'm drinking Yuengling Lager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 We have yuengling, long trail, Sam winter lager, Coors light, Miller light, blue moon, lagunitas ipa, shock top apple crisp, new Belgium fat tire, corona light, and dogfish 90 min on draft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 We have yuengling, long trail, Sam winter lager, Coors light, Miller light, blue moon, lagunitas ipa, shock top apple crisp, new Belgium fat tire, corona light, and dogfish 90 min on draft Wow do a lot to of people tailgate in the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Most parties are held at the half-way house by the roaring fire pit. I've seen a few over the years in the parking lot on Spring Carnival weekend. Oh and thanks Jeff for that very accurate beer menu update. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 We have yuengling, long trail, Sam winter lager, Coors light, Miller light, blue moon, lagunitas ipa, shock top apple crisp, new Belgium fat tire, corona light, and dogfish 90 min on draftBloody Mary's ain't bad either! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Most parties are held at the half-way house by the roaring fire pit. I've seen a few over the years in the parking lot on Spring Carnival weekend. Oh and thanks Jeff for that very accurate beer menu update. No problem. I tend bar on Thursdays so stop in if you are skiing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I might stop in sometime for a Harvey Wallbanger!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Anyone got a Friday/weekend conditions report? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Very firm Packed Powder. Won't take much traffic for ice to peak out. All the moguls are gone on Tunck Slalom will be closed for racing. The West Indians should all be open, in fact, every trail but Lehigh will probably be open by Sunday. Skiing's great- bar beers are cold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Ski for Colin day today. $25.00 (I think) lift tickets available at Idlewild Ski Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Very firm Packed Powder. Won't take much traffic for ice to peak out. All the moguls are gone on Tunck Slalom will be closed for racing. The West Indians should all be open, in fact, every trail but Lehigh will probably be open by Sunday. Skiing's great- bar beers are cold... Update: 1:00pm Conditions improved since Friday. Blew additional snow overnight on many trails. Packed to loose powder on most slopes. Tunk is now moguling. Top speed this AM 56.8 mph. Not bad for a 66 year old. Bar beers are cold.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks for the updates sounds pretty good up at Elk!! 56.8 miles per hour what run was that on?? Don't think I hit over 45 mph at blue today. To many people and also snow wasn't particularly fast. When I'm 66 I think I'll ski at fast on groomers. Not in the chop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Tecumsah, groomed, not overly crowded.. the corrals are empty. overcast and 16* no wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe ghoul Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I reallly miss Elk, Chet's and the mid lodge. Good times and memories. A few years back I storm chased and slept in the Moetel in the lot. Seems like 100 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 How are the crowds at Elk on MLK weekend? Thinking about heading there Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Saturday 's usually the busiest day. SP holders usually ski from 8:30 to 10:30. Take a break until noon, then ski until the lunch crowd comes out at about 1:30. Sunday is less busy and by afternoon a lot of the crowd is headed home. You can also run the singles line on the quad or the double on the quad side. another tip is most skiers will head to the quad side first, so around 11:00 am the twin doubles at the lodge can be less crowded. Overall skiing will be less busy than Blue and the Pocono mountains. Montage is the exception and should be a good choice depending on amount of terrain open. All of ELK's trails should be open by MLK weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Saturday 's usually the busiest day. SP holders usually ski from 8:30 to 10:30. Take a break until noon, then ski until the lunch crowd comes out at about 1:30. Sunday is less busy and by afternoon a lot of the crowd is headed home. You can also run the singles line on the quad or the double on the quad side. another tip is most skiers will head to the quad side first, so around 11:00 am the twin doubles at the lodge can be less crowded. Overall skiing will be less busy than Blue and the Pocono mountains. Montage is the exception and should be a good choice depending on amount of terrain open. All of ELK's trails should be open by MLK weekend. Thanks Rummy - you think Montage is less crowded than Elk on a holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks Rummy - you think Montage is less crowded than Elk on a holiday? montage is never crowded, ever. on a holiday elk probably gets 10X as many people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I know that montage is less crowded than elk on a holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Northface on Montage, where all the interesting skiing is, I have never waited in a lift line for more than 1-2 minutes even on a holiday weekend. On a normal weekend I ride the quad lift solo half the time. Will likely be there one day this weekend. I frankly don't understand how they turn a profit on their skiing. (Or why more folks don't take advantage of the great skiing they offer). Edited January 10, 2017 by Ski2Live Live2Ski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) What's the vertical on that North Face lift? Given the weather, looks like everyplace is going to be a frozen mess. Edited January 10, 2017 by tnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 What's the vertical on that North Face lift? Given the weather, looks like everyplace is going to be a frozen mess. 600ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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