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Camelback's snowmaking quality is better than Shawnees, Montage and Blues.

I wouldn't argue with that. But, it's quiet and pleasant. At least the few times we've been.

I listen to everyone, except those who are longwinded, but believe little of it. Read/hear 10 things to get one useful one. What's it to you anyway?

Hey, Jolly: Glad you finally made it over. Let's hear it for JollyJake99 BTW, I didn't buy it either.

I like books.

Pug: What's wrong with Belleayre? I liked it the few times I've gone. Less crowded than some of the others, and it has a longer season than Pocono areas. It's ASRA GS race is supposed to be one of the best on the ASRA circuit...it goes all the way down the mountain... ummm...all the way down...

Ever heard of this one?

Good start, Lib.

That's right. Elk opens no earlier than the other places.

Thanks for sharing...

Thanks, Alpine. I saw on the forecast that northern New England may be getting socked... Ummm, gotta love purple on the weather radar screen....

Keep those snow reports coming...

No visible snow at CB yet - I just checked their webcam.

'Dawg: Where are the pics?

Thanks, '999. We are still waiting for your confirmation that there is snow... Maybe you are too busy skiing... I'm hearing 1-3 inches in the Poconos now...

The 'dude and I don't mind hiking for our turns. See you tomorrow AM...

Any snow yet? And, don't forget the pics...

No way... '999, prepare for our arrival. If the Poconos gets a foot of snow, and the ski areas remain closed, the 'dude and I will be on your doorstep...

I'd love to see it happen these days...

Belleayre is nearest to Scranton. '999 knows how to get to Belle' from your area, using back roads. If you take rte 84 to 87N, all three would be about the same distance.

The last few winters we aspired to ski early, and had little luck before Thanksgiving. Even then we had to scramble to find places open. Of the places within a days drive, Hunter is the first to open. It's a long drive for 1-2 runs. Up north, KMart, and Stratton are the early ones.

, but the Iceman just got a Camelcard this year. Anyone know how those premium passes are selling? I heard they were not going to do it unless they sold 400 of them. I'd get one myself if I was going to be there all the time, but between ASRA and the 'dudes races, it will be about 50:50.

Are you serious? A World Cup Mogul Competition on Margie's? Sounds like a pipedream...

K2: For color, it's hard to go wrong with amber lenses. We have clear lenses around too, for when the light is hopeless. Some goggles give you both lenses. The most important thing is to try them on to see which form the best seal with your helmet. If you are on the snow at night, your forehead will freeze if there is a gap. After that, go for price. Last winters models are still available, and cost much less. BTW, if you don't wear a helmet yet, buy oneto go with the goggles.