Stowe - VT - May 29, 2004

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Max

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I happenned to be in Stowe this weekend. I had read on the ski news that there would be a rail jam on Saturday, but it was already too late... couldn't get my skis before then. Not that I pretend I can slide on those things... I would have just made a few turns... <BR> <BR>I did go and have a look at the event before hiking Spruce Peak on Saturday. The two walls of the half-pipe were really the only remaining patches on the mountain. The groomer had worked to make both walls join touch each other at the top, making an inverted V. <BR> <BR>What was really surprising was the number of people up there. At 11AM, there were already at least 60-70 riders enjoying the rails, and a few five making turns. There was music, sun, and a pretty nice atmosphere for what was, indeed, May 29 skiing. <BR> <BR>People just kept coming. I think it's pretty cool of the resort to have done that. And it shows just how people can go skiing quite late when there's a well organized opportunity. <BR> <BR>The only thing missing was the warmth. It had gone below 32 at the top of Spruce on Friday night, as water had frozen. <BR> <BR>Sunday was better. Hiking Mt. Mansfield was really fun. Gorgeous views from up there.
 
hey max, what are you talking about? ... i can state with 100% certainty nobody wants to ski in the late spring...stop wasting your time... what are you an idiot? <BR> love anonymous, a.k.a - ihateanythingbutgroomedflatpackedpowder. :-(
 
Max, take joegm with a grain of salt. He's just jonesing because he missed his Memorial Day weekend Killington fix. <BR> <BR>Obviously the late season New England snowsports claim-to-fame is anyone's for the taking. Yes, Stowe is pretty cool!
 
Lftgly, i think i have skied maybe 2 weekend days in my life, and both were torture... i missed skiing K on tues wed and thurs in may for sure , but certainly not sat and sun and holiday mondays!!!
 
Lftgly, don't worry I'm not offended... I've been (difficultly) following the K end-of-season discussion...
 
LOL @ Joegm <BR> <BR>and thanks Max for the report. I wonder if someone have some pics of this funny event. I hope that they will do that again in the future cause it's a really good idea !
 
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