n0xidee Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Just wondering if anyone is a regular at this mountain. I am now at college about 45 minutes away so I think this is going to be my new home mountain. When I lived outside of Philly my home was Blue. Anyone know how this compares to there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 (edited) blue knob is 45 minutes from philly? nevermind, didnt read the rest Edited December 2, 2006 by Shadows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipatrol Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'm not a regular at The Knob, but I went up there a couple times last year. The Knob is awesome, the snowmaking is pretty iffy, but the mountain is great. The vert is pretty decent and the expert trails use a large amount of it with no runout. Extrovert is steep, even comparable to something like lower k27 at Hunter. There are also some crazy gladed trails but I got the impression that they are rarely open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volklyokel Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'd hardly call myself a "regular," but I go there for a week just about every season. The lodge is really campy and, on weekdays, very chummy. I always meet great people at the knob. Mostly die-hards, even the retirees know how to boogie down the black runs! The chairs are exceedingly slow. A bottom to top high speed quad is really needed to replace the pair of pokey dual-seat lifts. As noted, the snowmaking is not the operator's forte and neither is their grooming. It is a challenging mountain, one that advanced intermediates and experts will love. For those climbing the learning curve, it'll get you! Beginners will want to stay on the practice slope for a while before venturing down Mambo Alley. The trails are a tad narrower than most places. There is good vert to be had, especially on Deer Run and Extrovert. Don't overlook the fun drops on Jack Rabbit (blue) and on upper/lower Expressway. When the natural snow cooperates, it is among the best places to go for glade skiing. Last year, the glades were open for only a few days. If I lived closer, I'd be happy to call it my home mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0xidee Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Hey thanks for all the information guys! I only have one class monday weds friday in the morning so I will probably be hitting the slopes mostly on those days. When we start getting snow and if anyone ever wants to meet up just gimme a holler. Skiing > Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullr Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) With the early season lack of coverage, call 7 Springs home, then as the season moves into full swing, switch to Blue Knob. Edited December 11, 2006 by Ullr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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