RidgeRacer

I saw maybe 30 to 40 other people

Hey all Just back from a very nice day at CB. I pulled into the lot around 11:30 to sunny skies and a light breeze. The snow was semi firm and ungroomed but softened up as the day went on. Only the Sullivan was open today and the only trails to choose from were The Rocket, Margies, Big Pocono and Upper Cleo to Honeymoon Lane. There is still plenty of snow on what is open and for April 2nd...I'm definitely not complaining. Conditions were really nice with typical spring corn. And overall a really great spring ski day. Oh and special props today for cleaning the trash under the lift.. .

For whatever reason the last link didn't work...try this one. http://books.google.com/books?id=ujvyHpsVa...ary_s&cad=0

Positive chief I'm definitely not making it up... From the book "Pennsylvania Overlooks...A guide for Sightseers and Outdoor People" by Art Michaels, Published by Penn State Press.... Lackawanna State Forest Pine Hill Vista "The State forest's Pine Hill Vista is unique: on this hilltop, an observation deck stands about 25 feet above the ground....The hilltop elevation is about 2,265 feet above sea level. On the clearest days, you can see landmarks more than 25 miles away. The Delaware Water Gap is visible to the east some 35 miles away. To the North Elk Mountain, in Southeast Susquehanna County, is also visible about 35 miles away. Jack Frost Mountain can be seen 8 miles to the South. Bear Lake, also to the South, is visible 2 miles away." Here's a link to the book... http://www.psupress.psu.edu/books/titles/0-271-02231-0.html

I know what it's about...just not looking at it from a business POV; and driving southbound on Rte 115 you can see JF for a brief stretch near the Stoddartsville area, just before the Monroe Co. line. In the summer it's harder to make out because of the trees in full bloom. In the winter though it's real easy to see. There's also a state park in Luzerne or Lackawanna Co. (the name of which is escaping me right now) with an overlook that offers views of Jack Frost and Elk Mt.

Yeah def call first...I plan on being there until around 1:30 - 2ish.

Driving SB on Rte 115 today coming from Wilkes Barre, I saw JF in the distance and it was totally snow covered. I was a tad annoyed.

Don't know how I missed this thread the first time around...very cool photo.

WOW....3-29 photos the snow looked incredible...Thank you for that.

I hope not ... Blue and JF dropped the ball this Spring IMO.

...meant to say that I don't MIND missing skiing for.

This is true and it's probably the only thing I don't miss skiing for.

I wish I could ski with you guys tomorrow but the wife works and I'm on babysitting detail. I should be back there on Monday.

Take the day off...it's $15

Hey all Got to Camelback today a little after 11. I called first because it was windy and I wanted to make sure the lifts were running. They said yes so I made my way over there. Booted up, walked into the welcome center to get my ticket. I thought I heard someone mention that they will be open until April 6th...so I asked the lady behind the counter and she said that they will in fact be open until April 6th. My jaw nearly dropped to the floor. This also makes me a bit angry that Jack Frost easily could have done the same. Yes I know BB opened on 11-10 and I know BB is still open (on weekends only) but I didn't purchase a JFBB pass to ski at BB. Anyway thats for another thread...onto the TR... Made my way up the Sullivan and took my first run on the Rocket. The base near the lift as well as the top is getting really thin. The trails themselves still have good cover. Conditons were fast mashed potatoes all over the Mt, a typical spring day. After the Rocket I headed to the East side and did laps on Phaoroe (sp?) and Cliffhanger. Cliffhanger really didn't have any icy spots today as yesterday it was full of ice. Cliffy was easily the run of the day. Nile Mile had a "Thin Cover" sign at the entrance so I stayed of it. After a number of laps off the the Stevenson I made my way back to the West side. The entrance to the Stevenson quad was becoming straight slush and water. The crossover trails are also really thin and the ground was starting to appear in spots. I did laps on Margies, Rocket, The Hump and just after 1 the snow was becoming really grabby and slow especially on the run outs...plus a snowsnake got me on The Rocket so I called it a day. Overall a great spring day at CB. There is still lots of snow in spots but there are also real thin / sketchy areas as well. If they push it around and the weather cooperates they should have no problem making it until the 6th...and props to them if that does happen. That would be sweet.

Wow...it looks like the offer to other mt. pass holders is working. Right now I'm still looking at a mid week only to JFBB

$15 lift tickets....who's going?

If you're intereted... http://www.paskiandride.com/forums/index.p...q=sc&cat=12

Perfect spring skiing day today...warm temps, blue skies and mashed potatoes / corn. Today was a lot of fun. I did about 22 runs all over the Mt but Cliffhanger was great today...yes there was lots of ice on it but I was getting good speed and getting air off the bottom of the run which was fun. The snow's getting sketchy in spots especially on Nile Mile and the crossover trails like julies Ceaser etc. but still lots of coverage for the most part. Get out there while you can.

Gotta love the HSQ's...Thanks for the TR ....I'll be out there tomorrow.

I like Elk more than CB....but for $40 more plus the extra gas it may not be worth it. A discount would have been nice.

Seriously...any word on Elk discounts this week. I didn't see anything on the site and I want to possibly head up this week but I dont think I want to shell out $40.

Are you leaving Jack Frost? Did you at least get the cheese fries? It's really sad that they're closed...and what's really annoyng is that it's about 28 degress outside right now. Bigdaddyk are you going to be at CB all next week? I should be there tues, wed and maybe Thurs. I want to throw a day at Elk in there if I can.

TR for 3-21-08... Well I'm back from my last day of the season at Jack Frost. I was a little sad riding the East Mt. lift today knowing that it would be the last time for 7 or 8 months. They did lose a lot of snow over the past week but they could easily go another week especially with the forecast but that's a discussion for another thread... I pulled up into the lot around 9:50am to sunny skies and fairly strong winds. I booted up, got my ticket and hit the snow. The snow was a smooth groomed granular surface, fast and fun to carve....really nice shape for this time of year. I hit Thunderbolt and noticed right away that the wind would be a factor as it slowed me down a good bit. Headed over to East and did a number of laps on River Shot and a few on Floyds. Floyds once again was ice free...a rarity. While riding the East Mt lift I relived a bunch of good memories from this season. After spending a good amt of time on East Mt I rode the lift one final time then hit Challenge for a run then Thunderbolt 2 or 3 more times before sadly calling it a day. The place was fairly busy with a good amont of rippers on the hill. And again there was plenty of snow. I don't think another week would kill them but oh well. Thank you Jack Frost for excellent conditions this season, great grooming...and letting us ski all over the mountain.

looks like I'll be at CB next week...that is if they're still doing the free pass thing.