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Maybe if there was fresh snow I would go to ski the trees if I had a ticket to use up. I think I have been there twice without kids and the first time was a over 25 years ago. Have been there with the kids many times.

Maybe not, it was a guess. I don't view 250 as a real large amount, and was certainly not making any great claim for it. Main point was that it was the steepest thing there and was not real long.

Shawnee's steepest trail is Renegade up top, but it is about 250' vertical I would guess. There are also somewhat steep trails at the bottom 250'. So if you aim a run right you can hit both but have a long pretty flat descent of 200' between. And getting to Renegade requires using a slow lift and a little hiking (or a fast lift and a good bit more hiking). Has some nice skiable tree areas when they get natural snow. Some of those areas are right off Delaware, which makes that change up more annoying.

What's wrong with MC Nothing if you like park, they converted half of it to park and it's a lot bigger than Boulder, so for that it is the estimate place in the srea. It's probably the most crowded place to ski in the are because it is 45 minutes from the GWB There is only one steep trail there, and it is on the middle mountain who's is the one open the least often. On the main non park Mtn the only TTB lift is the "worst of both worlds" Cabriolet. You have to take your skis off to ride, you stand the whole way and it's not enclosed. It's so annoying that what I live 40 minutes away, I often would go to the much smaller Hidden Valley (no longer open to the public but it is used for seasonal ski racing clinics for kids) half a mile away in preference to MC. Have not been back once since I moved further away. WNEP not a bad deal since my kids like Shawnee still. If I can't get enough PS&R cards I may consider if they are still available at that point. Woukd like to go back to WF especially as I have a friend up there now.

Not expecting to get rich selling cds or SoundCloud files. I am creating the best possible realization of an artistic vision I have been pursuing for 37 years. If we can get better gigs and maybe even a touch of fame as a result, that will be even more awesome. Odds are definitely against my recovering my expenses, but I gotta spend all the money I saved with skiing deals somehow.

Yes there is some risk this way. Ski clubs do get you eligible for other discounts too though. Like Windham usually offers a one time $30 lift ticket to any ski club member, so that pretty much pays for it right there. Cards become available in early November. Probably going to do less skiing this year than previous years as I am on the verge of signing a deal to record a CD of my original material this winter, with a producer who has worked with John, George and Ringo, Clapton, Carly Simon, Garfunkel, etc. We already have a handshake, just negotiating the paper now. So a good chunk of my free time will be devoted to making the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity. Spent Sat night playing him my songs on the guitar George played at Concert for Bangla Desh.

There will reportedly be limited numbers made available to ski clubs. So joining a club gives you an opportunity to get one or more but not a certainty.

Boomer usually has moguls too. Part of what makes for fun variety there. And both seem naturally formed, which I prefer, rather than seeded. I never really ride Long Slow Haul more than once or twice even if it is open. Only bother with it at all if glades at top are open, as otherwise the top is a bore.

Not happy about that PS&R card news. Will have to investigate if they will still be available through clubs.

Or you could, you know, ski somewhere that is fun to ski past 10 am.

One of many priorities. 30 was a personal best blowing away my prior record of 21.

Good for you on hitting 50 though that is awesome Because I don't like driving that far every time and I like changing up where I go regularly. PSAR cards and springing for any Dec or non PA tix works perfect for me.

Single dad every other week and lead a rock band in my free time too. Priorities.

Not a date, but thanks for asking. A night on the town with a friend from school days.

Yeah, I am watching my weight and did not want to eat 22 oz of steak. They divided it onto two plates for us in the kitchen and we each got a perfect amount. I would have eaten the whole thing when I was 6 years younger and 35 lbs heavier. Fortunately I look and feel at least 5 years younger now than I did then thanks to eating less and exercising more.

If I were to get a pass the Peak one is the most tempting due to inclusion of Hunter and Snow. Wish other PA Mtns would team up with further north places that way.

Ribeye (split a 22 oz), Horseradish mashed potatoes, Sierra Nevada Torpedo. Bruce show was awesome.

Just laid out $370 for Springsteen on Broadway and Mortons Steakhouse last night. But yeah, to get me to the zoo that is Blue, the price has to be right.

Skied about 8 days in Nov and Dec last year. I never avoid a worthy day of skiing based on cost. But nor do I dump $500 to be stuck skiing Blue all year, or ever venture there over winter break. Got 30 days in last winter. Which is about the max possible working 5 days a week and not digging night skiing.

I definitely pay for some skiing in Dec on top of my PSAR cards. I don't do enough of it in PA to make it worth getting a pass somewhere. Particularly when it is usually best done at Montage over winter break where there are no crowds, better terrain, and low prices. Pointing to 2 great days is consistent with "rarely great"

I get them through the Princeton ski club so add $50 to join a a ski club to buy as many as you want. Usually blacked out through winter break so you need to find other deals through then. But I tend to find PA skiing rarely great in Dec in recent years. If you find the PA Mtns other than Blue bore you, it is not for you. I find going to the same place every time a lot more boring than switching it up between the 4. Frost is best when there is enough coverage to ski the trees, CB is best at times Blue will be crowded (most of the time) - as it has some lifts that don't get the big lines, and is best in sketchy driving conditions as very close to highway Shawnee is best when I have kids with me, Blue is best on weekdays or early morning Montage, not on the card but deals always available it seems, is the very best when others will get too crowded if one has time to go there and has best terrain in PA to my taste.

$600 gets you about 10 PS&R cards for 10 days each at Frost, Shawnee, CB and Blue. So Blue pass only worth it if you want to ski in PA more than 40 days and do Blue every time

I'll be stoked when Blue ditches the pass holders cut the line policy

Squelch the stoke

A Basin opens Friday!