Sunapee 4/3

[trailertrash]

ok, who is in? geoff? jack? who else? some new folks? whats the latest report eze?

if you are lucky bob will snap a goofy pic of you too!

[EZE]

They've been making lots of snow, I haven't been on the snow since last Thursday. This Thursday calls for high 20s, with flurries in the morn and sun in the afternoon. I'm out for the 31st with work event. May be able to sneak in and hour or two this Thursday 24th.

[Jack Michaud]

I'm IN.

[bschurman]

I'll be there doing the airplane.

[Paulk]

I'm IN.

Ditto! (did someone say airplane)?

[GeoffV]

Fine I'll join you pansies as well:D

WTF am I doing in this pick:lol:
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[Jeffrey Day]

Nice curtsy Geoff! If I can, I'd like join you guys!

[kathy brower]

I would like to join you guys - looking kinda iffy right now - My best pal dog Jezebel not doing to well so I may not want to stray so far from home - we'll see

looks like a good day for it though - should be firm and sunny.........
KB

[EZE]

Temps in the mid 30s and sunny all day.
The snow this weekend was incredible, and we have had no melting this week
Sunapee sucked so much water out of the lake to make snow the fish are complaining. New snow on almost every trail. This is the day to go if you only go once. The Thursday experience should not be missed, it's like a mini ECES.
Thursday should be one of the best this year for carving.
I again will NOT be attending:(
But I have been communicating with Shred and he thinks he'll be making some trips to Mass this winter and wants to carve Sunapee:eplus2:

[durace]

EZE saw you getting on the detach Sunday but never caught up. NICE Arcs on that new Madd! Snow was Outstanding! Thanks for the advice on the AM. I finaly rode it instead of the other way around. I just kept hearing your words of wisdom... Let the board go!!! Holy Crap! It rode great once I let it out. Great day for the AM too, choped up by lunch time and the snow kept falling.
I can't make the 31st either is anyone going the 7th?
Paul

[EZE]

Paul I'll be there for my two hour therapy session.

[trailertrash]

Me too on the 7th.

[Jeffrey Day]

I too am going to try and make it on the 7th!

[Michael_A]

Hi Guys,

I am a new carver & want to come up (2/11 is my first available Thursday). What time are you guys on the slopes? What trail(s)?

I'm usually at Crotched Mtn with my boys (9 & 7) but a field trip is in order!

Michael

[bschurman]

I think that'll be another day out for us, the more the merrier. We get to the mountain around 8:30 and are on the lift by first chair at 9:00AM. We hit the trail under the quad to warm up then move over to the sunbowl. If there is no race or training on Lynx or Goosebumps we'll rip that for a while. Honestly, the mountain is not that big so if you take a few runs, I'm sure you'll see us.

Sometimes we have the radios on 17-7, most times we don't have them though. :-(

[EZE]

We had the warm front come in last night.
Trees are iced and natural snow condensed. Today the light rain should end around noon, with possibly snow on the backside this afternoon and evening as the high pressure moves in. Thursday still calls for lots of sun and high 30s.
I'm in for every Thursday after I get through tomorrow's work event.
EZE

[Jack Michaud]

EZE, you riding today? My hopes are not high for tomorrow. Not too interested in slush on concrete. :(

[GeoffV]

EZE, you riding today? My hopes are not high for tomorrow. Not too interested in slush on concrete. :(

I'm 100% in.

Apparently Jack has be come a pussy... and can't handle changing conditions.:smashfrea This is what happends to Loaf season pass holders...:argue:.

Jack maybe you should sign up for a beginner lesson at the ECES:lol:

[Jack Michaud]

Well I got this call from Kara.... pointing out the coincidence that you're going to be gone all day... and that I have the day off.... and, well, you know...

But maybe you can help me out, what did she mean by "Hot Carl?"

[GeoffV]

Oh man here we go...:flamethro:boxing_sm

I think we are going to see a lot of this
:lurk:

[trailertrash]

dont worry jack, we will have eze talk to the groomers tonight to make sure the mountain is ready for your highly anticipated arrival.

[Jack Michaud]

I will have the calipers out for corduroy inspection.

[durace]

Jack didn't williamblake offer lessons? Okay I gotta ask Who Is williamblake? Not the outspoken poet either! cuz uh ya i tuk inglesh.
Paul

[trailertrash]

I think we should storm eze's place of employment and kid nap him.

:eplus2:

[EZE]

However I'll be in Exeter giving a presentation on Green Building.
The clouds are lifting and we are supposed to have some sun this afternoon.
While this might lead to a firm groom Thursday at 9am by 10-10:30 the temps and bright sunshine will lossen it up. I would not plan on slop as the man made stuff will bounce back and hold your edge. You never know there could be a inch or two of fresh snow on top, for those that make the first chair.
I'm in for any Thursday after tomorrow.

[EZE]

The light rain stopped at 11:30, it then snowed lightly for an hour, now the sun is out with 20 to 30 mph winds gusts drying everything out. Thursday should be fine, the man made doesn't take this crap from Mother Nature, it holds on and says NO I'm man-made snow go melt some wimpy natural snow in the woods, I'm sticking to the trail. Or somthing like that, I'm begining to get upset I can't join you guys tomorrow. Really want to try out my new BTS.

[Paulk]

I overslept thursday....or more accurately, didn't go to bed wednesday night until 4am.. Did you guys have a good day? Anyone looking at track days for the summer yet?

[trailertrash]

whats the latest eze?

[trailertrash]

Hi Guys,

I am a new carver & want to come up (2/11 is my first available Thursday). What time are you guys on the slopes? What trail(s)?

I'm usually at Crotched Mtn with my boys (9 & 7) but a field trip is in order!

Michael

2/11? or 2/7?

[EZE]

Sunny all day highs in the upper 30s. Wed is supposed to be in the low 40s and the overnight temps are close to 30. Should be a good base day.
I rode Sat and Sun and both days sucked. Sat was bullet proof boilerplate and Sun was boilerplate covered by 3inches of groomed corn which would not hold any carve until you sunk to the plate below. Several more grooms should even it out and pack it down. I'm trying to take the day off Thursday but can only ride to early afternoon.
EZE

[EZE]

4 Inches of heavy wet snow last night and now its pouring rain. Another system moving through Wednesday into the evening bringing a mix of snow, freezing rain and rain into Thursday morning, may not be the week to travel up. Looks like I'll be working Saturday's for the next couple of weeks so I'll be taking Thursdays off. I'll keep you posted on the weather.

[durace]

Thanks Eric, We are up for a long weekend but it is starting to look like more time at 1 Mile West than on the hill. Looks like the weekend to bring movies. Might see you out there anyway. The pass is paid for as of two weeks ago with 11 days in so everything else is a bonus (Right??:smashfrea)

[EZE]

Should be better and drying out after the next mess on Wednesday night.
I could be at the mt late on Sat depending on when we finish up and definitely on Sunday morning. Colder temps are headed this way which means I nice firm base of boiler plate, at least it will be very fast:eplus2:

[trailertrash]

Barring any major weather miracle we will probably bag 2/7 and resume 2/14.

[bob knox]

Looks like I'll be there Sunday 2/10 by 9 am. If it is icy, I'll stick with the GS race skis. If I'm doing mach 10, I like to have confidence in the board/boards strapped to my feet. I'll bring the Donek incase the corduroy in the morning is too hard to resist (I would be the noob in Nordica GP ski boots falling down every other turn). My favorite chair is the triple from the base so I can bomb Lynx and Goose Bumps. Weather so far is windy and snow on Sat/Sunday.

Bob K.

[durace]

I'll be there Bob, we spend the early part of the day in the slo-bowl but I'll look for another carver. EZE is a first chair guy and said he'll be there.

What's it doin' up there Eric?
Paul

[kathy brower]

Barring any major weather miracle we will probably bag 2/7 and resume 2/14.


You mean like almost 2 feet of fresh in 24 hours? :D:D

[trailertrash]

You mean like almost 2 feet of fresh in 24 hours? :D:D


should be awesome when they groom that a few times! :D

[kathy brower]

Epic last few days - snowed here from Monday night until last night - it always cracks me up when you guys bum out cause it's snowing - and yes it is going to take several days of grooming until you would enjoy it - the cord. groomed lines lasted about one run today then turned into loose powder again :biggthump:biggthump:D:D


Well hopefully it will rain on Tuesday and refreeze Wed so Thursday can be just right!!!:lol:

[EZE]

Coming Tuesday Night into Wednesday, Thursday should be a great day, warming back into the 30s and sun. SUnday was great for the first two hours then everyone showed up.

[bob knox]

WOW!! Sunday was a little nuts. I got there a little after 9, and everything was pretty chewed up. I figured I'd take a couple runs on skis to warm up, and then the snow started. I saw a hardbooter carving one run down next to the NASTAR course, but I never saw you again. Once the white out started, my buddies and I stuck close to the trees. Unfortunately the board stayed in the car. Maybe next time. I can't remember the last time I carved freshies in the afternoon! It was snowing hard until about 2, and I had to hang it up by 3.

Bob K.

[durace]

EZE hey we missed you both days, actually all 3, rode friday thru sunday. OUTSTANDING on the new AM. I rode with Eric on sunday he saw you but we never found you. He bailed at 10:30 and I rode untill noon. Some human gates but not to bad. Friday was great, you gotta get a job that gives you more time off, all work and no ride will make you old like me fast. Had the wife on Hard boot Sat and she is a convert, now I just have to find her a set of intec heels so she can get in and out herself, old burton step-ins with the rear leaver are killing her.
Blocked next weekend see you the 22nd!
Paul

[EZE]

You know me Paul, if you're not in line at 8 you're in my dust.
I went right to the bowl and did see Erick although I wasn't waiting for anyone and we were way out of sequence. The first hour or so was incredible, The morning sun on the fresh 4 inches of snow with a good groom under it was the sweetest thing. I then made the mistake as I often do to go to the front for a groomed Goose Bumps, did it a couple of times ripped up Eggbeater a couple of times and left, at 9:45 they were already half way into the 3rd lot, and my quilty baby concious was burning in my ears. I'm riding the morning on Thursday and it should be a great day. I too am blacked out starting Saturday through the next weekend(dam school vacation) I gotta check with my peeps to dig up a couple of tickets.

[EZE]

Foot of POW has become 4-8 with potential for a little slop on the backside. All depends on your altitude. Still calling for sun and mid 30s for Thursday.
Storm is supposed to end by evening with the worst or most:) snow coming during the early morning into the commute time. If its' light and dry I may be calling in sick, with a speedy recovery by 11am when my lines are all chewed up.
EZE

[trailertrash]

Change for next week to Tuesday. Who is in?

[EZE]

Half Day, cause I got something happening the week after I've used up my vaca days for.
ECES Baby

[EZE]

Looking like warming temps and a possible mix of snow and sleet.

Getting 4-8 inches of fluffy powder today into tonight, Sat morning should be pretty sweet. Cause I know my Sunapee is going to try to groom it out leaving a little pow sitting on top. Um Um Good.

[EZE]

Ah. Snow 6-12 inches coming Tuesday Night into Wednesday morning.
I am out for Tuesday, looking at deep POW for Wednesday morning, may be last of the season?

[bschurman]

Ah. Snow 6-12 inches coming Tuesday Night into Wednesday morning.
I am out for Tuesday, looking at deep POW for Wednesday morning, may be last of the season?

I guess we'll see you next week at the ECES then. Sorry we'll miss you.

[trailertrash]

EZE, glad you made it out. Great day. Sunapee comes through again.

[EZE]

That they did cut bumps back in to Flying Goose:( Good thing we got it when we did because now they'll leave them for the rest of the season. That was probably the best that trail has ever been for carving. Did you guys finally see the magic happen? Got back and my boss was like "Why are you here, you could have stayed longer":smashfrea
EZE

[bschurman]

Yes, now we know EXACTLY how those stupid moguls are made. It's such a waste for that trail to have them on there though. Glad we got to rip it up once on that trail this year.

[trailertrash]

whos in for this coming thur for an eces recap?

rumor has it team 32 has invited us up to loon for a scrimmage. have to figure out a date for that. 3/27? 4/3?

[fluxgame]

I'm in. How's the snow holding up at Sunapee?

[MR. JOHN DEERE !]

trailerpak,
we only do battle on the weekends! we were thinking you hit the road early and leave from the city of sin around 6 bells. we'll start the festivities off with a cummins vs duramax tug of war! followed by a red bull toast! by then the juices should be flowing, and we'll be ready for the angel st for a couple. call it s day around 9:30 with some bud lightnings. let us know, you know where to find us.
jd



whos in for this coming thur for an eces recap?

rumor has it team 32 has invited us up to loon for a scrimmage. have to figure out a date for that. 3/27? 4/3?

[trailertrash]

hey jd, ill try to drag some of us up. i want to get the pass for the loaf for next year that will let me go to loon at the end of this season.

hey eze, whats the latest?

[EZE]

Looks to be a day of rainy winter mix all day Wednesday leading into Thursday morning. Bob J got a great day last Thursday all sun and a great base:( May save my time alloted for Thursday for another better day. Tomorrow looks to be sunny and warm if anyone can get away for a Tuesday late notice.
EZE

[durace]

EZE 8:15???? Did you do one on Lynx and out? The snow held up nice yesterday, rain turned to snow by 9:00 still some fog at the top but no lift lines. We stayed until 1:00 and the snow stayed pretty good.

[trailertrash]

yes, condtions were good last thurs. we missed you up there eze. gangs all in for this thur. too early to tell for the weather anyway.

[EZE]

Forecast: Snow tonight 1 to 2 heavy wet inches, Wednesday rain all day, temps drop again Wednesday night with potential for a dusting to an inch. When the clouds clear up on Thursday morning the cold front will arrive bringing very windy conditions and temps in the single digits with the wind chill. Good luck if you're coming to Sunapee for Thursday, I'm holding out for the sunny spring days coming next week predicted by Channel 9 News.

[kathy brower]

Sooooo not sure I want to drive down to Sunapee Thursday although not entirely ruling it out - Sunapee is kinda wimpy about wind hold which might be a problem Thursday also I am hoping (looking promising) for a total snow event at Stowe

If we get all snow at Stowe or if the driving is going to suck I won't drive down - let me know what you guys are doing -

EZE - I am about to send you an email - up for alternate days...

When are we going up against team 32 ?

[EZE]

With 40 mph winds predicted for Thursday. Fri/Sat/Sun look to be nice and sunny although on the cool side.

[trailertrash]

With 40 mph winds predicted for Thursday. Fri/Sat/Sun look to be nice and sunny although on the cool side.


looks like $hitty with a chance of crappy.

[kathy brower]

sorry guys - I guess I am out for Thursday - we got 6+ inches of snow this am then sleet today (which doesn't hurt the riding) and are due for another 6plus by midday Thursday - Rain at my house but not on the mountain - I can't tell for sure by Sunapee's website but I think? it is raining there. Really nice day today on the mountain - no one here - one bad run when the sleet got big and hard and hurt when it hit your face

Also wind hold looks quite possible for Thursday

KB

[kathy brower]

:biggthumpTons of snow! Well over a foot as of this am on top of 7-9" from previous two days and after some wind holds got main lifts going by noon today

Is the Sunapee web site accurate? Did they really get 0 new snow? Were they really able to run all their lifts in the howling wind? Might have been carveable after all.....But driving there and back would have been tough...

[trailertrash]

My last Thursday trip, hopefully the weather holds out. Rumor is that Shred might show up!

[EZE]

Was offically reported on channel 9 news last night.

Loon is trying for the 21st.

Today is $1 lift ticket day at Waterville

This Thursday is lining up as maybe the last epic midweek day, sunny & 50s.

Does my head feel hot, I think I'm getting sick.
May have to spend the whole day recovering on Thursday.