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    Surprised no one mentioned the bad economy over...

    Surprised no one mentioned the bad economy over the past few years. Certainly while skiers probably make up a more affluent crowd, even they've been affected. So it might mean fewer meals out, more...
  2. Thread: LP development

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    Can't resist sharing my outstanding idea for...

    Can't resist sharing my outstanding idea for replacing the existing VH double. New chair that extends down through the building, with a bullwheel inside for a turn, so that it comes out at a...
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    Given the dead calm of today, it was very very...

    Given the dead calm of today, it was very very hard to believe that HG was shut down due to wind. The ski ambassadors kept saying that the issue was very strong winds at the very top - no way for us...
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    Just came in from a really fun morning at ME. ...

    Just came in from a really fun morning at ME. Lots of fresh, sometimes deep, even bump runs were quite skiable for a while, last night's manna filled in a lot of troughs and made it very enjoyable. ...
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    Amazing how much expectations and mood impact a...

    Amazing how much expectations and mood impact a ski day. I enjoyed Sat a lot, especially early on Murphy's and Birdland, and had mucho fun on Ripcord and Spills. Later in the day lower...
  6. Noski, thanks for the link. I've read the...

    Noski, thanks for the link. I've read the article twice now, and still can not figure out what is going to happen! (It must be my eroding brainpower.)
  7. What about the Access Road? Can't believe the...

    What about the Access Road? Can't believe the work (especially the culverts) is not finished yet. Is it going to be left as is for the winter? I am under the impression that paving can't be done...
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    We chose to buy a 2nd home in MRV and ski SB more...

    We chose to buy a 2nd home in MRV and ski SB more or less exclusively because 1) we think it's the best skiing in the northeast; 2) because we love the MRV all year round; 3) because the drive is...
  9. Thread: Mogul Shape?

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    Agree with comments from boarders - seems...

    Agree with comments from boarders - seems unlikely that they would create such a dramatic shape on so many moguls.

    Still leaves the question - why do so many moguls at LP and ME have that cliff...
  10. Thread: Mogul Shape?

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    Re: Mogul Shape?

    I think you should ski MRG next weekend and report back on your findings. ; }[/quote]

    LOL - Brilliant idea! So obvious, such a good way to gather scientific evidence!
  11. Thread: Mogul Shape?

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    Mogul Shape?

    Just got home from another spectacular Sugarbeach weekend. Great conditions, NBB (nuthin' but bumps).

    Curious as to how many noticed the odd shape of the moguls on nearly all the bump runs at...
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    OG to become mogul run and suggestions of Ripcord...

    OG to become mogul run and suggestions of Ripcord becoming half and half. Fantastic! I've never cared for OG as a groomer, because it gets skied off so quickly and becomes a pitched skating rink...
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    Call me crazy, but shouldn't Stein's be mentioned...

    Call me crazy, but shouldn't Stein's be mentioned in this thread? Consistently steep top to bottom, with no breaks. Skiing it nonstop is an accomplishment and a real thigh burner!
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    Please, please save some for those of us coming...

    Please, please save some for those of us coming up tonight! :D
  15. Thread: Ski school ?

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    First, I need to clarify my much earlier post re...

    First, I need to clarify my much earlier post re number of coaches: my understanding was that in addition to two groups combining when going into the woods, which therefore would have two coaches by...
  16. Thread: Ski school ?

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    Two seasons ago ('07/'08) both my daughters (in...

    Two seasons ago ('07/'08) both my daughters (in different Blazers groups) skied all the woods all the time, including Church, Wedding, Slidebrook, etc. They had a ball (as most of the kids seem to)....
  17. Thread: It's snowing

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    Thanks for the great pix everyone. We were up...

    Thanks for the great pix everyone. We were up this past weekend, saw forecasts of snow and wished we could have stayed. Great stoke!
  18. Thread: Miguels

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    I had no intention of turning this into a...

    I had no intention of turning this into a restaurant review forum! Thanks to those who wrote about their good experiences at Miguel's. Maybe we truly had bad luck (even though both times our tables...
  19. Thread: Miguels

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    We tried Miguels a couple of times, based on...

    We tried Miguels a couple of times, based on memories of his place at Stowe. Both times food and service were abysmal, embarassing. First time was soon after it opened, so we attributed it to...
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    Today surpassed epic and moved into biblical...

    Today surpassed epic and moved into biblical territory. Definitely one of the best ever for me. As my friend PJ put it, while we were hip deep in untracked in Paradise woods (name was never so...
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    My kids are 10 and 12, factory closed for me,...

    My kids are 10 and 12, factory closed for me, too. Two comments:

    1) Financial and code considerations are understandable, but competition for vacation/skiing dollars is no doubt fierce, and...
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    They inverted the negative? Can you still do...

    They inverted the negative? Can you still do that with digital pictures?
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    I bought a season pass, got a booklet with...

    I bought a season pass, got a booklet with discounts for various venues around the valley.
    My kids are in Blazers, they get a discount on lunches.
    I patronize certain businesses and eventually get...
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