Winter Gathering

[prino]

I will be there with bells on
Thanks UFC.

sli74

That reminded me of the theme for last years Winter Gathering... gotta have MORE COWBELL!

It is Vermont after all!

I'll be there... Thanks UFC for offering your place.

 

[Puck]

I will be there, though not camping. I'd love to hike one day and downhill ski the next!

I'm tempted by the idea of skiing Okemo, having only skied the bunny hill there once 8 years ago, but can I convince anyone to ski nearby Killington or Pico instead?*

I'd be up for most hikes, though I'd be partial to any NEHH's I haven't done yet.



[size=-2]*I have a pass for K/P, but Okemo would be $72.[/size]

I will let you in a nicely kept secret in VT. Ascutney. At the top you can see the lift lines at Okemo, ski down and get on the chair lift almost without a loss of momentum. Just mind the porcupines.

I loved the maple comments in this thread. However, everyone knows the self proclaimed Maple Capitol is in the Northeast Kingdom.


I am interested in an Ellen, Abraham, Killington hiking package. I will tract developments.

 

[MichaelJ]

D'oh! Good point on the pass blackout, Seema. In that case, with apologies to KenG, line me up for skiing at not-Killington, because if I have to pay anyway, I'd rather try someplace different.

 

[una_dogger]

D'oh! Good point on the pass blackout, Seema. In that case, with apologies to KenG, line me up for skiing at not-Killington, because if I have to pay anyway, I'd rather try someplace different.

Maybe you can ski Sugarbush, and give Seema & Brian a ride up so they can bag Ellen and Abe from the ski area!



***uh, did i just volunteer you?

 

[bubba]

I will let you in a nicely kept secret in VT. Ascutney.

Puck - what kind of terrain??

 

[sli74]

Maybe you can ski Sugarbush, and give Seema & Brian a ride up so they can bag Ellen and Abe from the ski area!
***uh, did i just volunteer you?

I'll say it again MichaelJ . . . I REALLY like her and you better hang on tight to this one

BTW, that is a pretty good idea Sabrina . . . I am liking it.

sli74

 

[UNFROZENCAVEMAN]

....we will leave Emily at home- so no grape juice shots. (I can bring the pancakes though; if you provide the syrup)...

You're leaving Emily at home? And No grape juice shots? I guess I understand As for pancakes - I'm sure I can round up some syrup!

Also when you say us...who exactly are you referring to? It wasn't you and Brian that were sharing that bag was it?

 

[HIATIS]

Sorry

We means Spencer and Maddi. I forgot the computer automatically logs our computer onto PEAK_BGR. I assumed the M- at the end of the post would point to me. I know never assume. If you're willing to have us we are willing to be there (Brian will be there too I am sure!)

 

[giggy]

to ne honest, not too familar with VT - anyone where an hour or so drive from steve's that would have ice climbing, top roping is fine. smuggs is too far, but there has to be some local flows somewhere. this could be a fun alternative than hiking - for top ropes, no real experiecne needed.

I am going to look more into it, but though someone here might know.

 

[Puck]

Puck - what kind of terrain??

Here is a trail map and thier site.

http://www.ascutney.com/article/view/8844/1/1174

Can't tell you off the top my head the vertical drop, number of trails etc. It is not as steep as Cannon nor is it as flat as Rhode Island.

 

[Gris]

Good God Giggy - lose the avatar, I'm having nightmares!!!

 

[Jason Berard]

I loved the maple comments in this thread. However, everyone knows the self proclaimed Maple Capitol is in the Northeast Kingdom.


that's where I grew up! good ole St. Johnsbury,baby! Also, my neighbor taps my trees in the spring( 80 taps) so I get as much syrup as I want, within reason

I'm not sure if I can come that weekend,probably not overnight, but if I come in the morning for the hiking,etc, I'll bring a gallon of syrup

 

[bubba]

Ascutney Info

Thanks for the link. Here's the beta:

SLOPES & TRAILS
Trails: 57
Lifts: 6
Acres: 150 groomed, 50 acres tree skiing/glades
Average Snowfall: 200 inches
Summit Elevation: 2,520 feet
Vertical Rise: 1,800 feet
Terrain: 30% Novice, 40% Intermediate, 30% Advanced
Snowmaking Coverage: 95%, highest percent coverage in Vermont

FEATURES
9 Double Diamond most advanced trails
Expert tree skiing
Terrain Park with boxes, rails, bump and jumps
Separate lift-served 10-acre Learning Park
Longest run: 2.5 miles
Tubing slope
30 kilometers of cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails
100% Slopeside Lodging
Complete Fitness Center & Spa with heated indoor pool

I flipped off an email to find out about group rates, etc.

 

[UNFROZENCAVEMAN]

We means Spencer and Maddi. I forgot the computer automatically logs our computer onto PEAK_BGR. I assumed the M- at the end of the post would point to me. I know never assume. If you're willing to have us we are willing to be there (Brian will be there too I am sure!)

Ok, now the "M" is making sense too!!! I was wondering.....then again, I'm not reall smart.

And for the record, bring anybody and everybody - they're all welcome! I'd like to think that this is central enough where we can get a lot of people to make the drive over from NY.

 

[Mr. X]

Wow, how quickly I got behind......




No worries, it's a rental and I've got insurance

Nice! I hppe your deductable is reasonable!

 

[percious]

Hey,

I'm planning on being out that weekend for thebackpacker.com's FYAO so I may come in later or earlier depending. I may skip FYAO depending...

I'm down with some ice climbing at smuggler's notch. I may be convinced to set a TR for those who are newbs. I don't mind the 2 1/2 hour drive especially if it's carpooled.

-percious

 

[giggy]

Good God Giggy - lose the avatar, I'm having nightmares!!!

and you call yourself a rock-n-roller................

Life has often tried to stretch me
But the rope always went slack
And now that I've a pile
I'll go down to the Chelsea
I'll walk in on my feet
But I'll leave there on my back

I'm going
Where streams of whiskey are flowing

 

[UNFROZENCAVEMAN]

....

I'm going
Where streams of whiskey are flowing

Mind taking me along?

 

[Gris]

and you call yourself a rock-n-roller................

It ain't the libation I'm objecting to - it's the UUUUUGGGGLY.......

 

[cbcbd]

If I'd be welcome I'd like to come Any dates planned?

I can bring drums, guitars or other instruments for the playing

And beer...

And I'd be up for hiking, skiing, ice climbing (wouldn't mind going to Smuggs, but it'd have to be an early start - long approaches to some climbs. I'll check my guide for other close climbs), etc...

Cool?

-doug