GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 28, 2018 Report Posted July 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Ride Delaware ? said: Doug doesn’t actually ski. It’s one of the best magic acts I’ve ever seen... or have I? OK based on my math I skied 70 days this last season and saw salty at blue mountain everyday he was there. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 28, 2018 Report Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ride Delaware ? said: Doug doesn’t actually ski. It’s one of the best magic acts I’ve ever seen... or have I? And who the fuck is Doug. Stick with screen names Edited July 28, 2018 by toast21602 2 Quote
Ride Delaware ? Posted July 28, 2018 Report Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: And who the fuck is Doug. Stick with screen names I don’t know if a full name is absolutely necessary. Considering your first name is probably used the most on here, I didn’t think you were that sensitive to it. Duly noted. Edited July 28, 2018 by toast21602 Quote
toast21602 Posted July 28, 2018 Report Posted July 28, 2018 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: And who the fuck is Doug. Stick with screen names Your screen name was Doug. 1 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 29, 2018 Report Posted July 29, 2018 4 hours ago, RidgeRacer said: That was a fun day #Fact Quote
saltyant Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Posted November 9, 2018 On 7/29/2018 at 2:17 AM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: #Fact Tomorrow's my anniversary and I survived a whole year. Do I get a prize? Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 9, 2018 Report Posted November 9, 2018 37 minutes ago, saltyant said: Tomorrow's my anniversary and I survived a whole year. Do I get a prize? You get to motorboat Anthony Riskos sweater puppets 1 Quote
saltyant Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: You get to motorboat Anthony Riskos sweater puppets I initially liked your post because I saw "motorboat" and a boat, and a boat is a pretty good prize. Then I re-read your post and gagged. Edited November 9, 2018 by saltyant Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/24/2017 at 4:11 PM, saltyant said: Camelback Snowtubing Report - 11/24/2017 Still high from the adrenaline rush of skiing 800 feet at Blue on Black Friday, I decided to head north to Camelback to check out galactic snowtubing, and maybe at last get some use out of my Hero level Season Pass, which is losing its functionality due to lack of use. I've always wanted to experience galactic snowtubing at the largest snowtubing park in the USA, so my dream was finally going to be realized. I left Blue around 2 pm and headed up the Little Gap Road, eventually coming to Bartonsville, where I ate lunch and dinner at the same time at East Gourmet Buffet. On a pow day, it's crucial to time this meal right in order to minimize expenses and avoid the dreaded lunch leftovers. Always arrive at East Gourmet Buffet before 3:30 pm and you'll save $4.60 while still getting a decent buffet. Make sure you fill up like a boa constrictor on oysters and white rice, and eat as much as your stomach can hold, or else you'll be forced to pay $5.99 for one hot dog at The Thirsty Camel. After eating, I pulled off the Tannersville exit and could finally see the eastern side of the mountain come into view. The ski trails were pitifully bare with nary a snowflake to be seen on Cliffhanger or Nile Mile. But the snowtubing area was stockpiled with piles and piles of fresh snow that will last until April or maybe even May. I eagerly dressed into my snowtubing attire, complete with wireless bluetooth speaker to annoy all galactic tubers, and GoPro Hero+ (with retention strap) to record every precious moment, and hit the mountain. The magic carpet ride was exhilarating and much better than sitting on a dumb old ski lift. The snowtubing lanes were groomed to perfection with fresh corduroy. I got to experience decent First tracks, but the crowds ruined all the fresh powder by the third run. The line moved pretty quickly at first, but from the lofty height of the snowtubing hill, I could see the Jersey plated vehicles pouring into the parking lot. Many guidos were weary from early morning Black Friday shopping at the Outlets, but their kids were still full of energy and thoroughly excited for the galactic tubing adventures to come. By run 4, the mind numbing boredom was quickly setting in. My max speed had decreased from 15.7 mph to a paltry 15.6 mph. These speeds were downright pitiful after hitting an exhilarating 44.0 mph on Lower Main Street earlier. With each tubing run, however, the lanes became slower, and the Jersey accents were giving me a migraine. After one final, long, excruciatingly boring wait in line, I hit run 5 at 15.5 mph and decided to call it a day. Overall, galactic snowtubing was a let down after a great day of skiing at Blue Mountain. Even more disappointment set in as I realized that I'll have to wait until next Friday to try galactic snowtubing again, since season passholders are prohibited from galactic snowtubing on Saturdays or Sundays. Having spent my entire allowance on the Camelback Season Pass, and my remaining $29 on Blue, I am now out of money and will be stuck at home all weekend long while all other PASRs are enjoying skiing a genuine black diamond at Blue. While these great folks offered me their buddy passes, I will wait until more trails are open at Blue so I can experience the whole mountain in its entirety and make the tough decision in February of whether I want to finally ditch Camelback (the answer is yes). Salty are you gonna be at camelbacks opening day. Quote
saltyant Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Salty are you gonna be at camelbacks opening day. Maybe I'll go there instead of True Blue this Saturday. At least the camel doesn't think I'm a dosh. Quote
toast21602 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 1 minute ago, saltyant said: Maybe I'll go there instead of True Blue this Saturday. At least the camel doesn't think I'm a dosh. Yes it does. 1 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 19 minutes ago, saltyant said: Maybe I'll go there instead of True Blue this Saturday. At least the camel doesn't think I'm a dosh. How was your bike ride Sunday? Matt edge missed seeing you. Quote
saltyant Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Posted November 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: How was your bike ride Sunday? Matt edge missed seeing you. It was pretty rad. Climbed 1500 continuous feet which was more than Blue. 20% grades suck on a bike. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, saltyant said: It was pretty rad. Climbed 1500 continuous feet which was more than Blue. 20% grades suck on a bike. What does 20% mean? Where is there a 1500 rise?? Maybe Jim Thorpe area? Quote
saltyant Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: What does 20% mean? Where is there a 1500 rise?? Maybe Jim Thorpe area? 20% grade. That's what my GPS said. It's the steepness of the hill. It's called Giants Despair near Wilkes Barre and goes from around 600 to 2100 feet at the top. Edited November 28, 2018 by saltyant Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, saltyant said: 20% grade. That's what my GPS said. It's the steepness of the hill. It's called Giants Despair near Wilkes Barre and goes from around 600 to 2100 feet at the top. I bet the downhill is fun. Quote
saltyant Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: I bet the downhill is fun. Yes it seems radical but I didn't go back down that way, went thru Bear Creek and the western Poconos to return to the starting point in Mountain Top. Dont like going downhill that much on steep grades because I tend to hit 35-45 mph which is dangerous but fun. Edited November 28, 2018 by saltyant Quote
zzslope Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, saltyant said: Yes it seems radical but I didn't go back down that way, went thru Bear Creek and the western Poconos to return to the starting point in Mountain Top. Dont like going downhill that much on steep grades because I tend to hit 35-45 mph which is dangerous but fun. I am surprised that you ski, you seem overly conservative. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 Just now, zzslope said: I am surprised that you ski, you seem overly conservative. Oh he’s something else at the beginning of homestretch he puts both his poles in one hand in order to prepare to board the lift lol. Salty takes risks..at Stowe he skied into the woods and slid out on his butt 1 1 Quote
saltyant Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Posted November 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, zzslope said: I am surprised that you ski, you seem overly conservative. I always think it can't happen to me, but then logically I know it can. But life's too short to worry too much so I try to have fun but err to the side of caution when I can. Quote
saltyant Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Oh he’s something else at the beginning of homestretch he puts both his poles in one hand in order to prepare to board the lift lol. Salty takes risks..at Stowe he skied into the woods and slid out on his butt The powder was 3 feet deep and I couldn't turn. I had no choice because I would have skied straight into a rock or tree. id love to get better at tree skiing but need some easy and wide glades to practice on a regular basis. Edited November 28, 2018 by saltyant Quote
zzslope Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Oh he’s something else at the beginning of homestretch he puts both his poles in one hand in order to prepare to board the lift lol. Salty takes risks..at Stowe he skied into the woods and slid out on his butt Which part of that is the risk? 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, zzslope said: Which part of that is the risk? More neurotic. I wonder what Salty was like the first time a chick sat on his face. Edited November 28, 2018 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 1 1 Quote
saltyant Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Posted November 28, 2018 1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: More neurotic. I wonder what Salty was like the first time a chick sat in his face. Ok. Quote
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