Popular Post GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 8, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Hey All, I’m back from a fun morning session at Blue mountain the true mountain. I arrived at the lower lot at 825am and it was 33 degrees under mostly cloudy sky’s. In the house were Atomic Jeff, Mute, PARidge, C1, Dirtwolf, Toast, Bethlehem ford crew, Rodney’s crew and Airhead. Leisurely start and maybe the 6th civilian super summit safari six pack. Easy out and vista had pleasant almost packed powder conditions, the beginning of midway wasnt bad, firm but some grip and lower down was uneven and slick, kind of rolly Polly on lower main. Leading into Barbs way was also pretty slick and the move was doing a Tokyo drift. Almost every run skied the same route and it got progressively busier…coverage was fine, I skied burma once and was decent and a little slick in the corners..just so many people on it. Lots of beginners, boomers and snowboarders out today. It felt downright warm and the temperature rose to the 40s real fast. After skiing had a beer in the lot with Mute and back at work now…best thing is my office manager sold a $5800 tombstone while I was skiing…that’s always the best. Ski some of you tomorrow JADIP Edited December 8, 2023 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirheadD8 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Hey All, I’m back from a fun morning session at Blue mountain the true mountain. I arrived at the lower lot at 825am and it was 33 degrees under mostly cloudy sky’s. In the house were Atomic Jeff, Mute, PARidge, C1, Dirtwolf, Toast, Bethlehem ford crew, Rodney’s crew and Airhead. Leisurely start and maybe the 6th civilian super summit safari six pack. Easy out and vista had pleasant almost packed powder conditions, the beginning of midway wasnt bad, firm but some grip and lower down was uneven and slick, kind of rolly Polly on lower main. Leading into Barbs way was also pretty slick and the move was doing a Tokyo drift. Almost every run skied the same route and it got progressively busier…coverage was fine, I skied burma once and was decent and a little slick in the corners..just so many people on it. Lots of beginners, boomers and snowboarders out today. It felt downright warm and the temperature rose to the 40s real fast. After skiing had a beer in the lot with Mute and back at work now…best thing is my office manager sold a $5800 tombstone while I was skiing…that’s always the best. Ski some of you tomorrow JADIP Not a bad morning for sure. Side country was super just like @indiggio mentioned last Friday (vitsta) but add Main st skiers left. Spent most of my time there . Rode the quad once and Burma once. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtwolf Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Overall, a nice morning. Conditions were what I expected for opening last weekend. Will be back later this evening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Today was a lot of fun. Decent conditions that got a bit better as the morning wore on. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 how did paradise look as far as snowmaking progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, JFskiDan said: how did paradise look as far as snowmaking progress? Less coverage than last weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Less coverage than last weekend Thats not exactly encouraging. We need them to get done with that, so they can move onto Razors, so then after Razors they can move onto more trails that we can ski. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMe Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Just got back from Blue the True! Had a late start because of a bacon craving this morning. I forgot how long it takes to cook a pack! Arrived in the lower lot and parked near the main street express about 9:15. Got about 10 or 11 laps in and called it a day. Took a ride up the comet to see the snowmaking progress. Looks to me like paradise and freefall will need a solid 24-48 hours of snowmaking to open still but some decent progress had been made. Will be back in the morning for what I'm sure will be JADIP. Edited December 8, 2023 by DiMe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mute1080 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 39 minutes ago, JFskiDan said: how did paradise look as far as snowmaking progress? Took a gander from Homestretch and looked like only the shady half still had snow 😢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 33 minutes ago, JFskiDan said: Thats not exactly encouraging. We need them to get done with that, so they can move onto Razors, so then after Razors they can move onto more trails that we can ski. In my opinion it’s about keeping existing terrain open…2-3” of rain coming later this weekend and a couple days of warmth so when it gets cold again they’ll have to resurface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Nice seeing you all again this morning. Felt good to get some turns in! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirheadD8 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Great day but a bit congested at times. I got cut off and made a quick turn to avoid a Pizza girl and cut off a boarder on upper vista. Started me wondering how much Ikon will affect the crowds this year? My friend Paul chatted up and older woman on the 6 . I didn’t hear whole conversation but turned away and cracked up when he said to her “You don’t look a day over 70” she laughed and said 67. 😳 She Ikon day tripped from Baltimore 🫤 TBD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 39 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said: Great day but a bit congested at times. I got cut off and made a quick turn to avoid a Pizza girl and cut off a boarder on upper vista. Started me wondering how much Ikon will affect the crowds this year? My friend Paul chatted up and older woman on the 6 . I didn’t hear whole conversation but turned away and cracked up when he said to her “You don’t look a day over 70” she laughed and said 67. 😳 She Ikon day tripped from Baltimore 🫤 TBD There will be more people cause of Ikon and I’m sure some camelback regulars have infiltrated Blue since they’re not open yet and I’m sure some Bear creek regulars. I’ve been watching the Vista cam looking for Dirtwolf and Matt Edge..it’s chaotic and I heard the super summit safari six pack was down so everybody was taking the quad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, AirheadD8 said: Great day but a bit congested at times. I got cut off and made a quick turn to avoid a Pizza girl and cut off a boarder on upper vista. Started me wondering how much Ikon will affect the crowds this year? My friend Paul chatted up and older woman on the 6 . I didn’t hear whole conversation but turned away and cracked up when he said to her “You don’t look a day over 70” she laughed and said 67. 😳 She Ikon day tripped from Baltimore 🫤 TBD Paul was close. I usually guess ten years under just to be sure. I got yelled at by an 85 year old yesterday…but she’s still my friend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMe Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 35 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. Sheeeesh, the morning shift was the way to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirheadD8 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. I hope they registered the six warranty. You should volunteer to shuttle peeps up , how many can you fit in your Honda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said: I hope they registered the six warranty. You should volunteer to shuttle peeps up , how many can you fit in your Honda? Who are you talking to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirheadD8 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Who are you talking to? I figured you were bored watching the cams . How big is your delivery truck? You could charge $ hauling disgruntled skiers up to top lodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said: I figured you were bored watching the cams . How big is your delivery truck? You could charge $ hauling disgruntled skiers up to top lodge. More than 16 feet long in the bed cause that’s the biggest job we’ve done so far with this truck. If everybody sits butt to nuts tobaggan style could prob fit 69 people or so. Sheesh if a large Chrysler from the late 80s fits about 20 then yeah prob almost 70..charge $5 a pop you have tree fiddy. And have only had one and a half drinks so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirheadD8 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: More than 16 feet long in the bed cause that’s the biggest job we’ve done so far with this truck. If everybody sits butt to nuts tobaggan style could prob fit 69 people or so. Sheesh if a large Chrysler from the late 80s fits about 20 then yeah prob almost 70..charge $5 a pop you have tree fiddy. And have only had one and a half drinks so far. Just started, this one’s should go in the beer thread. Pretty can ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. Blue is making bank tonight!! Leaving no money in the tables!! WTGAI it Blue, that's my boy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 minute ago, saltyant said: Blue is making bank tonight!! Leaving no money in the tables!! WTGAI it Blue, that's my boy !! @saltyant are you excited to ski tomorrow?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said: Just started, this one’s should go in the beer thread. Pretty can ! This is my thread and I approve. Best sleeping pill ever!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: @saltyant are you excited to ski tomorrow?? I skied 9:30 to 3 today with only a 15 minute break so I had my fun this weekend. Have a grate time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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