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Apologies for the worst trip report of the year.... Lemme try to redeem myself now that im in front of a computer... First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Rolled out of my complex at 5am and arrived at the Town of Hunter at 810 which included a quick stop along the way. I wanted to get there early in hopes of finding a pair of pants at a local board shop in town and luckily, I was able to do exactly that. Pulled into the lot at 825, parked and walked inside to use the restroom and just walk around the lodge, since ive never been there. Back to the car to get ready and walked to the lift around 850. It was pretty windy with no sun in site which made for a cold day. The board at the top of the lift was being updated every couple hours and by my last run it read 16 degrees and 20mph winds...SMH. I believe I got 3rd chair on the Kaatskill Fly-YA (bill burr voice), which is the only lift I rode all day. 11 trails were advertised but there was really only 2 ways down: Minya Konka - Lower Crossover - Off Broadway - Mossybrook AND ALSO Hellgate - 7th Avenue - Kennedy Drive. For the better part of the day I choose to take the Minya Konka way for a few reasons but the biggest reason being was it was just an easier way down. For somebody who doesn't care much for steeps/speed and rides a tiny freestyle board, the top half of the mountain had some challenging trails. A few Adrenalin rushes were had lol, but I do feel like I got a little better from this. Conditions varied from powder, manmade powder, nice groomers and also the dreaded scrapped off ice. During my first two hour session the man made and natural powder was a lot of fun, especially on the top of Minya Konka. By my second two hour session starting around 1145 a lot of the snow was pushed off the center of the trails so I tried to stay on the outside. It did lightly snow from 11 till the time I left, well more so heavy flurries. Like said above I did 2 roughly 2 hour sessions getting 9 runs during each. No lift lines and the only time I waited would be to ride the lift alone (with nobody else behind me in line). Only 5 park features 4 of which would be considered kiddie park features. Lame. I look forward to going back once the whole mountain is open, especially the new trails and lift on the north side. This is total opinion, but I feel like their trail map could be done a lot better. The mountain feels much bigger than the trail map leads you to believe and the Kaatskill Flyer takes you 1600' in vertical in 7 minutes, impressive. Overall a great day and like I said I look forward to going back later in the winter. New pants

Root Friday at Blue!!

Some serious snow on Main Street already.

Or a bridge

No, but they have the skis I want

I will be there tomorrow. Probably only a few runs, then maybe going to Buckmans to buy some new skis. Don’t tell me to buy them online. They are no cheaper

would be great to have main street (or part of it) on opening day.

Most likely Sunday. Have an appointment Sat am unfortunately. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD TRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP. For skiing reasons.....of course.

I’ll see you fools Saturday

I won’t shave so Root and Antman can feel my whiskers on their cheeks.

Got started on the water park

Saw in the news that Massachusetts recreational dispensaries (the first 2) are open for biz.

Just did 9 runs off the Kaatskill flyer from 9-11. Taking a quick coffee and 420 break. I’ll post an actual report later.

I'll be there.

Planning to be there solo tomorrow for opening for a run or three, assuming only vista lift. Same for Saturday, open until lines are unbearable, hopefully a little longer with Main Street. Pops works both days, but we should both be there Sunday morning.

Not sure what I'm doing yet tomorrow. Blue on Saturday fo sho though

Who is bringing the scale for Doug and Root to weigh in?

Nice morning in Bethlum.

You’re welcome and anytime.

Thanks Doug! It’s been so long since I’ve been there.

If they get belt parkway open which I imagine they will it will be fine for your kids. Minya Konya and Hellgate are both fairly challenging runs.

12 years ago I went on to Teton gravity as Bart and Chippy went on as FuckAGoat and was fun trolling at first until they realized who I was and started writing nasty messages to my mom and sister. Anyway it was great viral marketing for PASR as tons of Teton gravity mags came to Teton gravity. That’s how we got Johnny law.

I’m no expert on their snowmaking system, but considering they continued to make snow on Main Street while Vista was down, I would say they are separate lines.

Nope, I toughed it out. lol

Nice report. Too cold to wear Jersey??

I want hugging pictures.

No. Maybe Sunday afternoon. The opening day shit show is 1/2 of the fun. Embrace it, and then drink and hug it out in the lot. Looking forward to hearing about it! WTGAI! #BlueMyMind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Im hoping they get the expansion trails going soon. Despite being blues they look fun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Somebody from victaulic needs to make a sales call

Rode at the Bush today. We opened up to the top today. There’s been a ton of natural snow already this season, so most of the mountain off Heaven’s Gate is open. I got to hit first tracks on Birdland. The snow was dense, but I didn’t hit anything. It’s always great painting on a blank canvas. It got frigid later in the day, and lots of stuff got snirty, but to be on the natural terrain this early is unheard of.

Geysers don’t bode well for snowmaking... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That picture looks fan freaking tastic!

Tomorrow is gonna be a cold one. About 20 degrees below normal.

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Yeah I always cut through there anyway. It’s like 20 foot long tops. im still mad that a few years ago I drove up just to find them closed due to inclement weather, despite it being sunny and both their phone and website stating they are open, while a security guard is telling me a hundreds others to leave. glad I saw the light and got a blue pass.

Fuck I won't be home until next weekend at the earliest. I'll miss you shit heads and the crapy ass turns.

Sally, you're living the dream. I'm jealous. I haven't been to VT in a few years but the pics you're sending make me want to head up there one weekend.

That was a pic from Friday; it's still dumping here today. View from my porch this morning.

Probably blasting this!!!!

If you were around I would but you won’t be you’ll probably be at that Gaylord resort lol

Ok.

Not sure if ill be there tomorrow or this weekend. My cousin and I are riding either Boulder or Blue tomorrow and I left the choice up to him since hell be paying cashola. If I had the choice I would choose B...............Big Boulder.

I usually over promise and under deliver, its a real issue.