DMC Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Ha, no you weren't on his team---just better in the bumps than most of his kids. Jeez, my memory sucks. Didn't you go on to become some musical genius with a cult following? 33597[/snapback] Why yes... I am a musical genius... NOT!!! I'm a hack at the drumset as well... I spent the $$ my Mom gave for lessons on beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 How did I miss this thread? Ski999 and DMC - you know each other - If not in person, at least on previous message boards. I guarantee it. Now chill out. Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 How did I miss this thread? Ski999 and DMC - you know each other - If not in person, at least on previous message boards. I guarantee it. Now chill out. Mum 33601[/snapback] MUMSTER!!! You ROCK!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartman Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Corbets Couloir is not really a trail, it's gravity then survival. It's dificulty rises and falls with the snowpack. A few years ago a snowmobiler did it...now that's crazy. Cheers 33532[/snapback] Pretty sure that dude got arrested too...but sick move nonetheless. I too have skied it but it didnt look anything like that posted PIC... Just to say my peace...I grew up too skiing mostly PA resorts, montage, camelback, JackFrost/Big boulder, Shawnee, etc etc...thay are all great places and all hold a special place in my memories. Please (Skier999) dont lump all of the posters at AZ into one big bucket. Remember a few bad apples don't ruin the whole bunch.. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 (edited) MUMSTER!!! Edited September 22, 2005 by skimom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Welcome. It's great to see you here, gearing up for winter, DMC. We will see you out there in no time... BTW, this MB has a smilie of you: -> 33655[/snapback] I really did become a harcore skier in the Poconos... We used to ski all the time in PA... I lived off Rt 78 in NJ in highschool.. the Poconos were only an hour away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 BTW... A Hunter friend of (Chris) jumping into Corbetts... http://www.aaaframe.com/videos/JacksonHole99/jh0299_0.avi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I really did become a harcore skier in the Poconos... We used to ski all the time in PA... I lived off Rt 78 in NJ in highschool.. the Poconos were only an hour away... 33668[/snapback] The Boys Reformatory in Annandale? What a small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 The Boys Reformatory in Annandale? What a small world! 33675[/snapback] HA... No - the more boring - Berkeley Heights.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkSnow Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Do a search for "search engine optimization" or "SEO". You'll find a ton of sites and message boards out there about it. How did this become a thread about SEO...? 33679[/snapback] Good question.. splitting this thread, sending it to Site Talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 HA... No - the more boring - Berkeley Heights.. 33676[/snapback] Ah, GLHS...used to cover a lot of sports there for the Courier-News. It was a little outside our circulation area, but they had a great soccer program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springhill Crazie Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) Here's a link to a discussion on this topic at EpicSki.com: EpicSki Here are some of PA's steepest trails compared to other trails in the east. How these numbers were determined are explained in the link. Extrovert @ Blue Knob - 28.5 degrees Lower Wildcat @ Laurel Mountain - 28.1 degrees Triple diamond run @ Denton Hill - 27.7 degrees Starr @ Stowe - 31.1 degrees Castle Rock @ Sugarbush - 21.3 degrees Whiteface Slides @ whiteface - 36.3 degrees Goat @ Stowe - 33.6 degrees Robin's Run @ Smuggs - 29.8 degrees Outer Limits @ Killington - 28.5 degrees Devils Fiddle @ Killington - 25 degrees Ripcord @ Mt. Snow - 27.4 degrees Tuckermans (steepest I could find) - 45.3 degrees (damm!) Dynamite @ Tremblant - 28 degrees Black Hole @ Smuggs - 31.0 degrees Ovation (lower section) @ Killington - 30.7 degrees Special thanks to Epic member Powdr for calculating these pitches. Edited October 4, 2005 by Springhill Crazie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Where would White Lightning fall into that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 My guess would be about 30 degrees, depending on where the piles of snow have been blown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Here's a link to a discussion on this topic at EpicSki.com: EpicSki Here are some of PA's steepest trails compared to other trails in the east. How these numbers were determined are explained in the link. Extrovert @ Blue Knob - 28.5 degrees Lower Wildcat @ Laurel Mountain - 28.1 degrees Avalanche @ Denton Hill - 27.7 degrees Starr @ Stowe - 31.1 degrees Castle Rock @ Sugarbush - 21.3 degrees Whiteface Slides @ whiteface - 36.3 degrees Goat @ Stowe - 33.6 degrees Robin's Run @ Smuggs - 29.8 degrees Outer Limits @ Killington - 28.5 degrees Devils Fiddle @ Killington - 25 degrees Ripcord @ Mt. Snow - 27.4 degrees Tuckermans (steepest I could find) - 45.3 degrees (damm!) Dynamite @ Tremblant - 28 degrees Black Hole @ Smuggs - 31.0 degrees Ovation (lower section) @ Killington - 30.7 degrees Special thanks to Epic member Powdr for calculating these pitches. 34492[/snapback] Thanks for the update Springhill!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Why aren't there any picture of it....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Denton's run steeper than Ripcord and Devil's Fiddle? And to think those *sswipes at that other MB were calling the Denton marketing guy a bunch of nasty names... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibhusky Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) Hold on here. I thought Powdr's 27.7 degrees was for the "triple diamond" which is NOT Avalanche, it's Extreme. I don't find where he quoted that for Avalanche in his posting. Extreme is in the trees as I recall and Avalanche is a cleared run. Extreme starts further down the hill. Edited October 4, 2005 by sibhusky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springhill Crazie Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Hold on here. I thought Powdr's 27.7 degrees was for the "triple diamond" which is NOT Avalanche, it's Extreme. I don't find where he quoted that for Avalanche in his posting. Extreme is in the trees as I recall and Avalanche is a cleared run. Extreme starts further down the hill. 34509[/snapback] You may be right. I assumed that the triple diamond was Avalanche so I changed it when I posted here. Extreme is on the same face, no? My apologize if I've misled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineZone Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Denton's run steeper than Ripcord and Devil's Fiddle? Yes, indeed. For its entire 60 feet of vert... And to think those *sswipes at that other MB were calling the Denton marketing guy a bunch of nasty names... 34505[/snapback] Sticks and stones will....oh, nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springhill Crazie Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Yes, indeed. For its entire 60 feet of vert... Sticks and stones will....oh, nevermind. 34527[/snapback] Boy Greg, you really like to stir the pot. All three of the PA trails listed drop at least 500 vertical. I'd venture to say they all drop about 600 vertical. I know it's still small by VT standards but still plenty to make you pay attention. Now behave yourself and stop riling up the natives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 welcome springhill, where is mt. laurel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springhill Crazie Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 welcome springhill, where is mt. laurel? 34543[/snapback] Thanks for the welcome. Laurel Mountain is in the Allegheny Mountains on Laurel Ridge in Western PA. It's the same mountain ridge that you'll find Seven Springs and Hidden Valley to the south. Laurel has 900 vertical but only about 80 acres of trails about half of which is covered with snowmaking. There is no on-slope lodging (by covenant) and that is perhaps the reason Laurel has a hard time making money. Laurel first opened in the late '30s as part of the private Rolling Rock Club. After WW2 the Mellon Family opened Laurel to the public and turned over operation to the State Parks sometime in the '60s with the stipulation that no overnight accommodations be built. Laurel was leased to private concessionaires and operated until 1989 when warm weather and limited snowmaking finally force the lease holder to fold. In 1999 George Mowl stepped up to re-open Laurel and quickly lost his shirt while attempting a gallant effort to provide low cost skiing and sell properties at nearby Laurel Mountain Village. He failed to open the season before last but last season Seven Springs entered into agreement with the bank that held the loan and operated Laurel. This year things look doubtful for a 7 Springs/Laurel Mountain association. I know, too much info. I love the place for it's retro feel and good expert skiing. Hopeful an 'angel' will appear again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Thanks for the welcome. Laurel Mountain is in the Allegheny Mountains on Laurel Ridge in Western PA. It's the same mountain ridge that you'll find Seven Springs and Hidden Valley to the south. Laurel has 900 vertical but only about 80 acres of trails about half of which is covered with snowmaking. There is no on-slope lodging (by covenant) and that is perhaps the reason Laurel has a hard time making money. Laurel first opened in the late '30s as part of the private Rolling Rock Club. After WW2 the Mellon Family opened Laurel to the public and turned over operation to the State Parks sometime in the '60s with the stipulation that no overnight accommodations be built. Laurel was leased to private concessionaires and operated until 1989 when warm weather and limited snowmaking finally force the lease holder to fold. In 1999 George Mowl stepped up to re-open Laurel and quickly lost his shirt while attempting a gallant effort to provide low cost skiing and sell properties at nearby Laurel Mountain Village. He failed to open the season before last but last season Seven Springs entered into agreement with the bank that held the loan and operated Laurel. This year things look doubtful for a 7 Springs/Laurel Mountain association. I know, too much info. I love the place for it's retro feel and good expert skiing. Hopeful an 'angel' will appear again. 34557[/snapback] Not too much info at all...you will find that most of the members can appreciate a meaningful post with lots of info. Do you live in Western PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springhill Crazie Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Yep, Pittsburgh area in the Allegheny Valley. You're not a stalker are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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