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Dirk



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Awesome Russ. You may have picked the best weekend of the year.
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Gunks Ray



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
benny wrote:
Rick Cronk wrote:
Highland, I couldn't cut out for Belle today as planned. . I have to leave there by noon to make it to work in Central Valley by 2pm. Maybe Wed definitely Friday. They have events planned through the 25th, so they are open at least through this coming weekend. All seasonal staff are done as of the 31st. They've still got a fair amount of runs open, though I'm not sure of coverage.


The website indicates plans to be open through 4/14. Think this is oversight and simply not updated?

http://www.belleayre.com/company/calendar.htm

Can anybody that skied there yesterday give a conditions report?


I was there yesterday, very warm out and the snow is going real fast, can't believe there will be much left after today, nearly 80 in New Paltz Shocked

Melt outs on Belleayre Run, Wanatuska, Dot Neble. Seneca was in good shape but the best run was upper Onteora, great big soft bumps and full cover, but had to ski through brown slush and pools to get back to the triple.

Tony says Belleayre will be open next weekend "somehow" but there won't be much left except upper Onteora and maybe Wanatuska.

I'll be at Huntah on Wed. solo, the wife has already called it quits, to hot and slushy for her, might be my last day, pretty short season considering how late it started, still got in over 30 days, not bad considering I broke my ankle last day in Oct. and I need surgery on my right knee as well. I would have loved to get up to Tucks but my knee can't take much more and the ankle still doesn't bend to good for hiking.
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edgeworker



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hope Hunter holds till Wed for ya
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yardsale2



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nicely done Russ! I have never seen Hillman's NOT bumped up if I am not mixing up your photos. The cone looks wonderful. Long way up but worth it. Glad you got over there.
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Chamonix



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice russ. Summit snowfields look awesome!
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Grant



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
How'd the fishscales ski the wet snow, russ?
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russ



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Those skis were the ticket! Could get laps in on the summit w/o bothering with skins or boot packing for much of the time. The fish scales climb great in wet snow. They felt very solid on the steeps too. Sat was the day. For so many cars in the lot there was a lot of untouched lines to be had. Wish the spring season lasted longer.

We were actually hoping for some crowds on Sun and were a little disappointed how little antics were going on in the ravine. Snow was a bit mushier too. Still can't complain about sunshine, blue skies and soft snow!
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Carbo



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
cool stuff Alden and Russ, pretty sure I saw you at the bottom of the Sherby, sorry I didn't stop Embarassed
Did see YAD in GoS, though.
Good day, new personal best for vert Very Happy
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Bob T



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like a good time Russ and bd! Except for the climbing back up to carry the dog down part. Shocked Really glad that turned out ok.
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Dr. T. Elemark



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Went skiing with my son Monday.
Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
Can't stop smiling.


Doesn't look like there will be much left to hike for after the lifts stop this year.
Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad

Today will prolly be my fork day. TR pending.
Thanks for the stoke this season EC'rs.
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edgeworker



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kayak camping on Lake George this weekend - 2 months before they officially open the islands.
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Bob T



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Also: awesome form in the bumps Dirk. And while balancing a thermos on your head! Smile
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yad



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:16 am    Post subject: Gulf of Slides - 3/18/2012 Reply with quote
Arriving at the main gully


Monica headed up the boot ladder


Not sure why Carbo brought his snow blades


First run of the day



Willow gliding by


Boot ladder in full swing


More fun turns


Last run


Some tricky stream crossings on the way out


Well earned beers


Some video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOizIepV_Nw
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jrjr



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
robrox wrote:
You were pretty close. Next season I can show you how to make that option work...it's often reviled by some who know it, but there is a way.


i will take you up on that next year. the speed at which the melt is happening is heart breaking. oh well, bring on summer.

sam
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russ



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice pics from GOS! Amazing weekend! Saw so many familiar faces too.

A few from our Sun trip.

Michelle leading the way



Little Headwall is a walk now



I took Claire who I think is 16 up Left Gully



Claire dropping in from the top



I think I looked a little more terrified and wobbly my first time dropping in.... She was carving turns and beaming smiles the whole way down....



then left me in the dust...



They are already talking about getting some back country gear and looking forward to next season. Smile

Great way to wrap up the season. Was happy the knee was functioning well. We have our motorcycles and mtn bikes out now. Unbelievable how fast Spring came.
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