saltyant Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Write a real report. Matt Edge was asking how Camelback is. I don't think I can come up with anything funnier than that Rocky picture today. That's so hilarious. I updated my stats for you. I still have a comfortable lead in first place. Quote
eaf Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 53 minutes ago, saltyant said: I don't think I can come up with anything funnier than that Rocky picture today. That's so hilarious. I updated my stats for you. I still have a comfortable lead in first place. Hey, sorry our paths didn't cross, I was with two more people, and it was close to impossible to coordinate everybody's wishes. Quote
eaf Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 2 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Write a real report. Matt Edge was asking how Camelback is. I'll say a few words, if I may. The CB may have been lying about 18" of fresh snow, but they didn't lie about epic skiing. Today was really, really and unexpectedly good. The only two things that were spoiling this winterfest were moderate-to-strong headwinds and crowds that gradually built up to midwinter peak levels. To give CB credit, they opened up most of their lifts. Expresses worked from the very beginning, and around noon three slower bottom-to-top lifts were running as well. While snow was generally decent everywhere, I saw some ice on the top of the Cliffhanger, but that was more of an exception to the rule. The best trail was Rhodo Glen, they clearly did something special to it to prepare for race training in the late morning, but despite the race, parts of it were open to the public all day. I'm glad I saved my tickets to come today. Some people in our company were upset to learn that The Loft is doing the demo sale next weekend rather than today. Because we ran out of tickets for this season. 1 Quote
saltyant Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, eaf said: Hey, sorry our paths didn't cross, I was with two more people, and it was close to impossible to coordinate everybody's wishes. No problem. It was so crowded today and I forgot what color you wear. I stayed until around 12. Once the singles line started taking 10-15 minutes that was enough for me. Overall a great day though and the funnest for me in a few weeks. I was making fun of them a bit with the Rocky pic, but the snow was really good on most trails. The black diamonds were kind of crappy, though. Mashed potato type snow mixed with pure ice. But all the blue trails were fantastic. Quote
eaf Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, saltyant said: No problem. It was so crowded today and I forgot what color you wear. I stayed until around 12. Once the singles line started taking 10-15 minutes that was enough for me. Overall a great day though and the funnest for me in a few weeks. I was making fun of them a bit with the Rocky pic, but the snow was really good on most trails. The black diamonds were kind of crappy, though. Mashed potato type snow mixed with pure ice. But all the blue trails were fantastic. You were threatening to buy BM pass this weekend. Did you do it? Quote
saltyant Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 1 minute ago, eaf said: You were threatening to buy BM pass this weekend. Did you do it? Yep. I'll be at the True Blue next season. I'll miss Camelback but felt I could use a change in venues to keep my interest in skiing. Who knows, if Blue disappoints next season I might end up back at Camelback. I have to say, the VIP line at Blue yesterday was faster than all the single lines at Camelback today. But Blue wasnt nearly as crowded yesterday so not sure if that's a fair comparison. 2 Quote
saltyant Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, eaf said: You were threatening to buy BM pass this weekend. Did you do it? I was surprised to hear from Mr. Steeze that you also bought a Blue pass. Quote
RidgeRacer Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 Actually was going through my photos from today and just realized I took one of Rocky training in the powder on Nile Mile.Salty I'm flattered that you love my analogies so much. Im not kidding I'm feeling special right about now. 1 Quote
eaf Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, saltyant said: I was surprised to hear from Mr. Steeze that you also bought a Blue pass. I'm pretty sure, half of Poconos now has a no-restriction-on-sale-today-at-midnight-only season pass, so no reason to be surprised here. Quote
saltyant Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, RidgeRacer said: Salty I'm flattered that you love my analogies so much. Im not kidding I'm feeling special right about now. Thanks! That's my favorite Rocky movie. I played Training Montage and Hearts on Fire to motivate me while biking up Pike's Peak. Meant to yell Drago at the top but I was too tired. Edited March 4, 2018 by saltyant Quote
saltyant Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 I'm pretty distraught that my tagging abilities have been disabled, but I'll write a quick TR so Steeze can VUJOPO JADIP WTGAI. Quote
enjoralas Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Posted March 4, 2018 47 minutes ago, saltyant said: Yep. I'll be at the True Blue next season. I'll miss Camelback but felt I could use a change in venues to keep my interest in skiing. Who knows, if Blue disappoints next season I might end up back at Camelback. I have to say, the VIP line at Blue yesterday was faster than all the single lines at Camelback today. But Blue wasnt nearly as crowded yesterday so not sure if that's a fair comparison. Be fun to see more of you next season. I'll probably continue to pick up a triple ticket to Camel each year. I like blue, but like some variety too. 2 Quote
saltyant Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, enjoralas said: Be fun to see more of you next season. I'll probably continue to pick up a triple ticket to Camel each year. I like blue, but like some variety too. I might do the same. I'll try to get to Blue every weekend until they close. When's gaper day? Edited March 4, 2018 by saltyant Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 2 hours ago, saltyant said: No problem. It was so crowded today and I forgot what color you wear. I stayed until around 12. Once the singles line started taking 10-15 minutes that was enough for me. Overall a great day though and the funnest for me in a few weeks. I was making fun of them a bit with the Rocky pic, but the snow was really good on most trails. The black diamonds were kind of crappy, though. Mashed potato type snow mixed with pure ice. But all the blue trails were fantastic. How's the coverage? No mashed potatoes at Blue this morning. Some sugar for sure. Quote
saltyant Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: How's the coverage? No mashed potatoes at Blue this morning. Some sugar for sure. Great coverage. Just a couple bare spots on Nile Mile which were off to the side. I don't think the snow on the diamonds was actual mashed potatoes, per se. Just kind of lumpy. I prefer a nice smooth surface, like how Cliffhanger was the first few runs. Quote
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 If I do non Blue PA skiing next year it will either be when Blue is closed (but cant plan in advance where will be open), if somewhere gets a dump (can't plan in adcance) or on days I expect Blue to be overcrowded (so I will look for deals for never a line Montage). May also get a PS&R card again to ski around. 1 hour ago, enjoralas said: Be fun to see more of you next season. I'll probably continue to pick up a triple ticket to Camel each year. I like blue, but like some variety too. Quote
toast21602 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 I might do the same. I'll try to get to Blue every weekend until they close. When's gaper day?Gaper day is everyday you are there! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 3 hours ago, saltyant said: I might do the same. I'll try to get to Blue every weekend until they close. When's gaper day? Sunday. Just dress normally. 1 Quote
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