I will be on vacation for the next 9 days so I may not be able to post everyday, I'm sorry about the inconvieniece but definitely check in daily to make sure you don't miss any rich content!
~dem0nd~
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sugarloaf Update 11/29/12
Strait from the site:
It was another beautiful day here on the mountain. Sunny skies and moderate winds greeted skiers and riders this morning as they took to the slopes. Sugarloafers didn't have to wait long for conditions to change however, because by late morning winds had died down and by early afternoon flurries gave way to some decent snow showers. Whoever is out there shaking the snow globe, keep it coming!
Flurries and squalls are forecasted to continue into this evening, and although it's not expected to add up to more than a heavy dusting, it sure does feel good to bask in this wintery goodness. Come tomorrow you can expect partly sunny skies with colder temperatures in the single-digits and teens. This will undoubtedly prove to be prime conditions for our snowmakers, who will continue blasting snow over Snowbrook and the Birches, Candyside, Competition Hill, and Cribworks on Narrow Gauge. Crews have also entered into The Stomping Grounds terrain park, so for all our park enthusiasts, it's time to start getting excited.
If you plan hitting the slopes tomorrow you can expect great skiing and riding with fast, grippy surface conditions. Groomers will be out in force tonight covering all open trails, including recently opened terrain on Lower Tote Road and Narrow Gauge. Don't forget to bundle up tomorrow, and enjoy some truly fabulous end of November skiing and riding!
Ticket Prices for tomorrow are $49 for adults, and $35 for juniors/seniors and teens.
Deals:
Don't forget if you're a college student tomorrow is the last day to grab your New England College pass for just $359 before prices go up.
After a gourmet powder day and a few beverages at Bullwinkle’s, the last thing you want is to drive home. This season, you can ditch the idea of sleeping in your car and head directly to a hot shower and cozy bed. With Zoom Rooms, you’ve got prepaid lodging in the palm of your hand. Now, you can grab a room, stay the night and do it all over again in the morning.
Events:
It's Locals Week here on the mountain! From Monday through Friday, Sugarloaf mountain is offering FREE lift tickets and rentals for local residents from the following towns: Carrabassett Valley, Farmington, Freeman, Kingfield, New Portland, New Vineyard, Phillips, Rangeley, Stratton, Eustis, and Strong. Just show up to the ticket counter with a valid ID, and it's all down hill from there!
The Web:
Curious about what's happening here on the mountain? You can keep up to date with all of the latest Sugarloaf-related chatter around the interwebz, thanks to the all-new Blue Room. The Blue Room scours the internet in search of Sugarloaf conversations happening on social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook, and Vimeo, and then compiles it all in one convenient location. It's definitely worth the gander!
Think Snow.
Think Snow.
Sunday River Update 11/29/11
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The theme for this week? Expansion. No doubt you saw our snowgun assault on the mountain--if you need a reminder, check out the pictures on Facebook. The snowmakers have been resurfacing the Punches while expanding terrain in South Ridge and over into White Cap. The bad news is that we weren't able to open Wildfire today, but patrol is confident we can open it tomorrow. We needed just a bit more snowmaking to make the connection from Cascades. Otherwise, for the weekend, look for Upper Risky Business, Tempest, and more expansion in South Ridge.
We're making snow tonight along Roadrunner, Moonstruck, and Starlight so we're ready to open the White Cap Quad Saturday morning to offer ski-out access from the Summit Grand Hotel. Spruce Triple will run as well, giving us a total of five lifts this weekend with access to even more terrain. Now onto the park. The crew is flattening the Jib Park--did you see those mounds of snow??--to get started in there, but they're also rebuilding the park on Upper Punch, offering up more double features, rails, and boxes. The total? Possibly over 15. And, you might see some parks crew activity over on Starlight and in Rocking Chair tomorrow and this weekend. It's like a race to see which park they'll open up first. Our money is on Starlight. Stay tuned.
The Barker Mountain Express and South Ridge Express will start turning tomorrow at 9am. Lift ticket prices are now $49 for adults, $39 for teens, and $29 for juniors and seniors. Purchase or pick up your season pass at South Ridge.
How to Choose A Snowboard
Today I was asked about what kind of board should somebody get, and I was ashamed to say, that after 6 years on the snow, I had no idea. I went to my best friend Google.com and found this article. Below is a very small portion of the article. If you want to read the rest then just click on the link above!
Snowboards: How to Choose
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sundayriver Update 11/28/12
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Everybody's workin' for the weekend. The snowmakers are on overdrive, busting the resort wide open and laying down a blanket of white from White Cap to North Peak. If you saw any of the pictures on Facebook today, you'll see we created our own weather system to bring you up to 30 trails this weekend. That isn't a promise just yet since it's still early in the week, but that's our goal. Patrol plans to drop the ropes on Wildfire, Cutoff, and Cutback tomorrow morning and then as we head into the weekend, we'll be looking at Risky Business, the lower part of Tourist Trap, Tempest, Sundance, Double Dipper, and potentially more trails, but we don't want to make any promises just yet. On top of that, the snowmakers plan to continue freshening up WhoVille, Broadway, Barker Basin, and Sunday Punch. They're making so much snow, this video shot yesterday is almost obsolete! Still good though....
Tonight, the crew plans to flatten out the whalebacks in the Jib Park for future work in there, so it may be skiable tomorrow, but our park features will remain on Upper Sunday Punch for a while. Today, we were boasting six features; tomorrow you'll see nine; and there will be 15 for the weekend.
The Barker Mountain Express and South Ridge Express will in operation tomorrow and start turning at 9am. Lift ticket prices are now $49 for adults, $39 for teens, and $29 for juniors and seniors. Purchase or pick up your season pass at South Ridge.
Sugarloaf Update 11/28/12
Strait from the site:
Good afternoon Sugarloafers, and thanks for checking in. Temps held in the mid 20s today however there was no wind which made for a beautiful day of skiing. Patrol dropped the ropes on Narrow Gauge, and with the addition of Lower Tote Road yesterday as well, the list of open trails is growing fast!
You can also expect more trail openings in the near future. Snowmaking crews are working hard to provide coverage for Birches and Snowbrook along with another 5 locations tonight. Snow is being piled in the Stomping Grounds for all you freestylers, and crews will tackle more terrain elsewhere on the mountain.
All open terrain will be groomed tonight with the exception of Lower Tote Road and Narrow Gauge where crews are continuing snowmaking efforts.
If you are able to join us tomorrow for skiing or riding you should anticipate another chilly day like today. It’s not so bad without the wind however, dress warm and enjoy some truly unbelievable November snow. Temps will hold in the mid to low 20s the rest of the week which will continue to allow snowmakers to take over the mountain utilizing the new arsenal oflow-energy HKD snowguns.
Ticket Prices for tomorrow will remain $49 for adults, and $35 for juniors/seniors and teens. Don't forget if you're a college student there’s not much time left to grab your New England College pass before prices go up. College passes are still on sale for $359, but the deadline ends this Friday, November 30th.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
SundayRiver Update 11/27/12
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It’s going to be a busy night on the mountain when the lifts shut down. The snowmaking crew will be moving some snow guns around trying to get a number of trails prepared for a weekend open. Want to see some serious snowmaking in action? Check out this video shot today! Upper Sunday Punch is just one of the many trails to get a fresh coat and that means good things for those interested in the terrain park. The park crew are hitting the mountain as soon as the lifts stop spinning to allow snow to be made tonight. When all is said and done, we’ll have fresh snow and a reset of the current park if all goes as planned.
The snowmaking continues tonight on Tempest while Wildfire is set to be groomed during the day tomorrow with the goal of opening the White Cap Quad this weekend. The Spruce Mountain Triple is also targeted to open this weekend allowing access to Upper and Lower Risky Business. The snowmaking crew is pretty humble but we like to remind them that we have the most open terrain in New England right now so they keep up the good work, not that they need the extra motivation. From this snow reporter’s perspective, the trails are in amazing shape considering it’s only November including Right Stuff and Monday Mourning which are in mid-season form.
Time is running out for college students to enjoy huge savings on a 2012-13 season pass. Ski or ride Sunday River, Sugarloaf, or Loon Mountain all season with no blackout dates for just $359. You only have until Friday, November 30 to take advantage of this great offer.
The Barker Mountain Express and South Ridge Express will in operation tomorrow and start turning at 9am. Lift ticket prices are now $49 for adults, $39 for teens, and $29 for juniors and seniors. Purchase or pick up your season pass at South Ridge.
It’s going to be a busy night on the mountain when the lifts shut down. The snowmaking crew will be moving some snow guns around trying to get a number of trails prepared for a weekend open. Want to see some serious snowmaking in action? Check out this video shot today! Upper Sunday Punch is just one of the many trails to get a fresh coat and that means good things for those interested in the terrain park. The park crew are hitting the mountain as soon as the lifts stop spinning to allow snow to be made tonight. When all is said and done, we’ll have fresh snow and a reset of the current park if all goes as planned.
The snowmaking continues tonight on Tempest while Wildfire is set to be groomed during the day tomorrow with the goal of opening the White Cap Quad this weekend. The Spruce Mountain Triple is also targeted to open this weekend allowing access to Upper and Lower Risky Business. The snowmaking crew is pretty humble but we like to remind them that we have the most open terrain in New England right now so they keep up the good work, not that they need the extra motivation. From this snow reporter’s perspective, the trails are in amazing shape considering it’s only November including Right Stuff and Monday Mourning which are in mid-season form.
Time is running out for college students to enjoy huge savings on a 2012-13 season pass. Ski or ride Sunday River, Sugarloaf, or Loon Mountain all season with no blackout dates for just $359. You only have until Friday, November 30 to take advantage of this great offer.
The Barker Mountain Express and South Ridge Express will in operation tomorrow and start turning at 9am. Lift ticket prices are now $49 for adults, $39 for teens, and $29 for juniors and seniors. Purchase or pick up your season pass at South Ridge.
Sugarloaf Update 11/27/12
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Patrol dropped the ropes on Lower Tote Road this afternoon, adding more terrain to our list of open runs. There’s talk of more to come soon as well.
If you are planning a trip to the mountain tomorrow expect another chilly day much like today. It’s not so bad now that the wind is gone however, dress warm and enjoy some great skiing and riding. Temps will hold in the mid 20s the rest of the week which will continue to allow snowmakers to take over the mountain utilizing the new arsenal of low-energy HKD snowguns.
Snowmakers have done a great job in a short amount of time on The Birches which should be opening up soon. Crews will begin to blow snow on Candyside and in the Stomping Grounds which means the terrain park crew is hashing out a plan.
Ticket Prices for tomorrow will remain $49 for adults, and $35 for juniors/seniors and teens. Don't forget if you're a college student there’s not much time left to grab your New England College pass before prices go up. College passes are still on sale for $359, but the deadline ends this Friday, November 30th.
Good afternoon Sugarloafers! We’ve been enjoying some surprise snow here this afternoon. It’s been falling for over an hour now and it sure is light and fluffy. Reports from the hill claim there is a noticeable accumulation at the top! Though we might be getting just a dusting, it sure is exciting to see the natural stuff falling from the sky.
Patrol dropped the ropes on Lower Tote Road this afternoon, adding more terrain to our list of open runs. There’s talk of more to come soon as well.
If you are planning a trip to the mountain tomorrow expect another chilly day much like today. It’s not so bad now that the wind is gone however, dress warm and enjoy some great skiing and riding. Temps will hold in the mid 20s the rest of the week which will continue to allow snowmakers to take over the mountain utilizing the new arsenal of low-energy HKD snowguns.
Snowmakers have done a great job in a short amount of time on The Birches which should be opening up soon. Crews will begin to blow snow on Candyside and in the Stomping Grounds which means the terrain park crew is hashing out a plan.
Ticket Prices for tomorrow will remain $49 for adults, and $35 for juniors/seniors and teens. Don't forget if you're a college student there’s not much time left to grab your New England College pass before prices go up. College passes are still on sale for $359, but the deadline ends this Friday, November 30th.
Sugarloaf and Sunday River Updates
I will be posting the daily updates between 5-8. I'm fairly busy but that's when they should be up. If there is anything else that you want me to post than comment and let me know.
Thank You
~dem0nd~
Thank You
~dem0nd~
Burton Catalog
Yesterday my Burton catalog came in. I had completely forgot about catalogs, so I spent a ton of time surfing the web signing up to as many snowboarding catalogs as I could. While I was looking for the K2 catalog,I found a page where they give you the information you need to receive free posters and stickers; if you are interested, here is the link : http://k2snowboarding.com/support/sticker-requests
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sugarloaf Update 11/26/12
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It always seems like people are turning on the news or opening the paper to find out what to expect for conditions. It gives them a chance to figure out what they're going to wear for the day and what to expect. Here at Sugarloaf you can expect one thing- cold weather. Of course we wouldn't have it any other way, because with a new arsenal of low-energy HKD snowguns and plenty of cool temps forecasted for this week, we're right on track for a snowy winter.
While skiers and riders were busy taking turns today, snowmaking crews were hard at work shutting down guns on Boardwalk and transitioning snowmaking over to The Landing and The Birches. On higher portions of the mountain snowguns continue to pound Upper Narrow Gauge and Lower Tote Road, and they will do so through the night. Beginning tomorrow crews will start to move into Candyside and The Stomping Grounds terrain park, so for all you park enthusiasts- you can start getting pumped!
If you're on the mountain tomorrow remember to bundle up. Temperatures will continue to stick in the teens and twenties with partly cloudy skies. Forecasts are calling for much less wind than we've been experiencing lately as well, so it shouldn't be hard to have a great day on the slopes.
Ticket Prices for tomorrow are $49 for adults, and $35 for juniors/seniors and teens.
Sunday River Update 11/26/12
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You’ve all heard of Black Friday, right? Well today is Cyber Monday, it’s considered the busiest online shopping day of the year where you can find mega deals from online retailers across the country and Sunday River is happy to be a part of it all. Time is running out on our One Day Sale offering rooms as low as $59 a night at our Snow Cap Inn. Rooms are available midweek, weekends, and even holidays from December 1 to March 31, call 800-543-2754 by 10pm tonight to take advantage of the great savings.
Congratulations to all of you who signed up for our Santa Sunday coming up December 2. We couldn’t be happier about the response we got as all 250 spots filled up in just a couple of hours. We encourage those of you who weren’t able to register in time to still come up! Whether you’re dressed as Santa or not, you’ll get a good laugh and enjoy some great early season skiing and riding.
This is a note to college students throughout New England, it’s one thing to put off doing your homework until the night before, but we all know the feeling when there’s too much to do and not enough time to do get it done. We’d like you to think of our New England College pass as your homework. There are only 4 days left, that’s right 4, to purchase your pass for just $359. Purchase your pass by November 30 and we’ll give you an A, anything after that is not guaranteed and saying your dog ate your debit card doesn’t count as an excuse.
As far as the skiing and riding is concerned, it’s hard to give enough credit to the crew making it all happen on the mountain whether it’s the snowmakers or groomers, they’re all making us happy. The chilly temps are noticeable not just walking through the parking lot but on the mountain as well. Instead of hearing the sound of an ice scraper against the windshield beneath your skis or board, all you hear is the sound of snow being pushed around. Considering there are no major changes in the weather forecast for tomorrow we can expect more of the same.
Once again the Barker Mountain Express and South Ridge Express will be your lifts for tomorrow and start turning at 9am. Lift ticket prices are now $49 for adults, $39 for teens, and $29 for juniors and seniors. Purchase or pick up your season pass at South Ridge.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Sunday River Update 11/25/12
From the site:
The snow was falling this morning and it wasn’t just coming from our snow guns. Although it’s just a few flurries that should clear out by this afternoon, it was enough to put a smile on your face! Thanks to the temps dropping into the teens overnight, our snowmaking crew wasted no time blowing laying down a fresh carpet of snow after being shut down for a couple days. The plan is to make snow on as much un-open terrain as possible with the hopes of opening more trails at some point later on this week.
There’s still plenty of skiing to be done, however, with the groomers focusing on open terrain including Ecstasy, Lazy River, Jungle Road, Upper and Lower Sunday Punch, and Cascades. We have a total of 22 trails open covering 108 acres which means we currently have the most open terrain in New England, so we owe a lot of thanks to the snowmaking crew as well as the groomers for setting the example!
Our terrain park remains open at the top of Upper Punch consisting of 15 features including 2 jumps. Switching up a couple features should also add some excitement as the crew decided to bank the flat rail and tweak the pole jam.
The Locke Mountain Triple, Barker Mountain Express, and South Ridge Express are open today and will start turning at 8 a.m. Our low ticket prices through the weekend will be $39 for adults and $29 for teens / juniors / seniors. Purchase or pick up your season pass at South Ridge.
You still have one more chance to test ride the newest equipment during Demo Days today. Just register in South Ridge Lodge between 8am and12pm for $10, try out as much new gear ask you want, and if you like something you can take that $10 receipt and use it as $50 toward the purchase of news skis or a board at Sunday River Sports.
The snow was falling this morning and it wasn’t just coming from our snow guns. Although it’s just a few flurries that should clear out by this afternoon, it was enough to put a smile on your face! Thanks to the temps dropping into the teens overnight, our snowmaking crew wasted no time blowing laying down a fresh carpet of snow after being shut down for a couple days. The plan is to make snow on as much un-open terrain as possible with the hopes of opening more trails at some point later on this week.
There’s still plenty of skiing to be done, however, with the groomers focusing on open terrain including Ecstasy, Lazy River, Jungle Road, Upper and Lower Sunday Punch, and Cascades. We have a total of 22 trails open covering 108 acres which means we currently have the most open terrain in New England, so we owe a lot of thanks to the snowmaking crew as well as the groomers for setting the example!
Our terrain park remains open at the top of Upper Punch consisting of 15 features including 2 jumps. Switching up a couple features should also add some excitement as the crew decided to bank the flat rail and tweak the pole jam.
The Locke Mountain Triple, Barker Mountain Express, and South Ridge Express are open today and will start turning at 8 a.m. Our low ticket prices through the weekend will be $39 for adults and $29 for teens / juniors / seniors. Purchase or pick up your season pass at South Ridge.
You still have one more chance to test ride the newest equipment during Demo Days today. Just register in South Ridge Lodge between 8am and12pm for $10, try out as much new gear ask you want, and if you like something you can take that $10 receipt and use it as $50 toward the purchase of news skis or a board at Sunday River Sports.
Sugarloaf Update 11/25/12
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It's a cold breezy morning here at Sugarloaf and it just keeps looking more and more like winter. Light snow and flurries continued through the night and into this morning, giving the base area a heavy dusting with more accumulations of snow at higher elevations. As of 6am there were some good gusts of wind here on the mountain and temps are also much colder than they've been lately, so bundle up if you plan on hitting the slopes today!
Snowmakers have been out non-stop since 8am yesterday morning. Using a new arsenal of HKD low-energy snowguns they've been hitting a whole slew of trails including Narrow Gauge, Tote Road, Candyside, The Landing, and even Hayburner over the night. They'll continue on today and into the week, and with cold temperatures set in the teens and 20's it won't be long before we're looking at even more open terrain.
If you plan on hitting the slopes today you can expect some great surface conditions for skiing and riding. Groomers were out last night and early this morning on all open trails, including favorites like Upper Tote Road, King's Landing, Skidder, Hayburner, Sluice, Lower Winter's Way, Boardwalk, and The Landing. Park crews have set up several features in the mini-park by The Landing as well, so for all our park enthusiasts- here's something to wet your taste-buds for the upcoming season.
Ticket Prices for this weekend are $49 for adults, and $35 for juniors/seniors and teens.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Daily Updates
Starting tomorrow I am going to have a daily update on the conditions at Sugarloaf, Sundayriver and possibly Saddleback once it opens. These updates will be taken directly from their websites in order to avoid confusion. If there are any other suggestions for mountains let me know by commenting!
Friday, November 23, 2012
Snowboarding Facts
I just found some great facts all about snowboarding here.
"Snowboarding has indeed come a long way. Inspired by Surfing and skateboarding, the sport was developed in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s and became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998. The first modern Snowboard is the Snurfer (a blend of snow and surfer). It was designed by Sherman Poppen for his children in 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan. It was a skateboard without wheels, steered by a handheld rope, and it did not have bindings. After years of improvement and with the help of pioneers such as Dimitrijie Milovich, Jake Burton (founder of Burton Snowboards), and Tom Sims (founder of Sims Snowboards), Snowboarding is now a sport that continues to give excitement and fun to everyone.
Here are other interesting Snowboarding Facts from About.com:
Snowboarding, just like most outdoor sports, can only be mastered through practice and discipline. Know your limits. Whether you snowboard for fun or to compete, the important thing is to be safe at all times, and enjoy!"
"Snowboarding has indeed come a long way. Inspired by Surfing and skateboarding, the sport was developed in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s and became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998. The first modern Snowboard is the Snurfer (a blend of snow and surfer). It was designed by Sherman Poppen for his children in 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan. It was a skateboard without wheels, steered by a handheld rope, and it did not have bindings. After years of improvement and with the help of pioneers such as Dimitrijie Milovich, Jake Burton (founder of Burton Snowboards), and Tom Sims (founder of Sims Snowboards), Snowboarding is now a sport that continues to give excitement and fun to everyone.
Here are other interesting Snowboarding Facts from About.com:
- In 2000, Snowboarding was the fastest-growing sport in the US (followed by skateboarding), with the number of enthusiasts rising to a total of just over 7.2 million.
- There are still ski resorts in the United States that do not allow Snowboarding!
- Snowboarding helped spark a revolution in the ski industry by inspiring ski manufacturers to make shorter, more maneuverable Skis with deeper sidecuts.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 37,600 Snowboarding injuries and 84,200Skiing injuries were treated in 1997. Approximately 17,500" class="related_products_container" of those incidents were head injuries.
- The National Ski Areas Association reports that during the 1996-97 season, four people died in Snowboarding-related incidents and 32 people from skiing. Of those injured on the slopes, 45 sustained life-threatening injuries, including serious head trauma and spinal injuries. Nine of those people had been snowboarding.
- A study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year, 11 Snowboarding- and Skiing-related deaths and 7,700 head injuries – including 2,600 head injuries to children – could have been prevented if helmets are worn.
- The most common Snowboarding injuries are to the wrist, shoulder, and head.
- Many Snowboarding and Skiing incidents occur due to loss of control. Snowboarders and skiers are usually moving too fast or on a slope that is beyond their ability. Most deaths and injuries occur to snowboarders and skiers with high-risk behavior.
- Before you get out on the slopes, be sure you're in shape. You'll enjoy doing the sport more and have lower risk of injury if you are physically fit.
- Take lessons from a qualified instructor. You will be able to improve your skills when you receive expert guidance. Learn how to fall correctly to reduce the risk of injury.
- Don't start jumping maneuvers until you've had proper instruction and have gained some experience. Jumps are the most common cause of spinal injuries among snowboarders.
- Acquire proper equipment. Be sure that your pieces of Snowboarding Gear are in good condition and have your Snowboard Bindings adjusted correctly at a local ski shop. (Extra tip for snowboarders: wrist guards and knee pads can protect you when you fall.)
- Wear a helmet to prevent head injuries from falls or collisions. (One study shows that helmet use could prevent or reduce the severity of nearly half of head injuries to adults and more than half of head injuries to children less than 15 years old.) Snowboarders and skiers should wear helmets specifically designed for the sports.
Snowboarding, just like most outdoor sports, can only be mastered through practice and discipline. Know your limits. Whether you snowboard for fun or to compete, the important thing is to be safe at all times, and enjoy!"
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving
I hope you all have a great turkey filled Thanksgiving. I'm going to take the day off so I can go get fat. Happy Thanksgiving!
Open Slopes
Currently there are only two mountains in Maine that are open.
Sugarloaf, and the tickets are 20$ for juniors/seniors, and 39$ for adults.
Sunday River is the other one and their prices are 29$ for juniors/seniors/teens and 39$ for adults.
Sugarloaf, and the tickets are 20$ for juniors/seniors, and 39$ for adults.
Sunday River is the other one and their prices are 29$ for juniors/seniors/teens and 39$ for adults.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Sugarloaf update
Straitfrom the Sugarloaf site:
If you're on the mountain tomorrow you can expect more fantastic weather for skiing and riding. Temperatures will remain similar to today ranging from the mid 30s to the mid 40s as the day progresses. You should also expect another sunny day!
There's plenty of terrain to choose from no matter what your skill level, including classics like Tote Road, King's Landing, and Lower Winter's Way. Hayburner has been added to the list of open trails and remains ungroomed along with Skidder.
Don’t forget that thanks to our new HKD low-energy snowguns we have been able to produce a higher quality man-made snow and a whole lot of it! Snowmaking will continue overnight as the weather permits on Tote Road, Boardwalk, The Landing and Hayburner. The goal is to have Boardwalk and The Landing as well as the Skidway chair open for Friday, let’s hope the weather stays on our side!
Ticket prices for tomorrow will be $39 for adults, and $29 for juniors/seniors and teens. Don't forget if you’re a college student you can get a New England College Student season pass for only $359, but the deadline ends November 30th. After that prices go up, so don't hesitate!"
"It was a beautiful sunny day of skiing and riding here at Sugarloaf today. With temps reaching the lower 40s, and fantastic snow thanks to our snowmaking crews, there were good turns to be had. As well, Hayburner opened up providing another trail of ungroomed excitement for advanced skiers and riders.
If you're on the mountain tomorrow you can expect more fantastic weather for skiing and riding. Temperatures will remain similar to today ranging from the mid 30s to the mid 40s as the day progresses. You should also expect another sunny day!
There's plenty of terrain to choose from no matter what your skill level, including classics like Tote Road, King's Landing, and Lower Winter's Way. Hayburner has been added to the list of open trails and remains ungroomed along with Skidder.
Don’t forget that thanks to our new HKD low-energy snowguns we have been able to produce a higher quality man-made snow and a whole lot of it! Snowmaking will continue overnight as the weather permits on Tote Road, Boardwalk, The Landing and Hayburner. The goal is to have Boardwalk and The Landing as well as the Skidway chair open for Friday, let’s hope the weather stays on our side!
Ticket prices for tomorrow will be $39 for adults, and $29 for juniors/seniors and teens. Don't forget if you’re a college student you can get a New England College Student season pass for only $359, but the deadline ends November 30th. After that prices go up, so don't hesitate!"
Poll
If you have been following my blog, I just added a poll. It would really help me post more interesting material. As mostof you probably know, I am fairly new to blogging and could really use that little piece of help!
Much appreciated,
~dem0nd~
Much appreciated,
~dem0nd~
Beginners!
If you are just beginning snowboarding I found a decent article on picking it up. Strangle enough,I found it on http://www.weather.com/activities/recreation/ski/articles/snowboarding_yourguide.html.:
"Snowboarding rules. You ride down a snow-covered mountain, surfing an endless winter wave. You laugh out loud as you float effortlessly through fresh powder snow, carve a perfect arc on recently groomed snow or spin into the air to do a trick. You reach the bottom of the hill ready to do it again. And again and again.
But snowboarding also can be intimidating, especially for first-time riders. Newcomers can be overwhelmed by what seems to be complicated equipment options and a ton of unfamiliar words. This guide is designed to ease your worries and give you some basic information that will help get you started the right way.
Before renting or purchasing equipment, ask yourself a few questions: How much do you think you'll be snowboarding? Will you be snowboarding only on a vacation or also near where you live? Determining your projected commitment level will help you decide whether to rent, lease or buy equipment.
Your equipment options include:
Riding stance: Regular-foot riders stand with their left foot forward on the board. Goofy-foot riders stand with their right foot forward. If you skateboard, surf or wakeboard, you probably already know what your stance is. If not, have someone push you lightly from behind. Whichever foot you put out first to balance yourself is probably the foot you should have in front.
The two most important measurements of a snowboard are length and waist width. Snowboards are measured in centimeters (cm). Your board length will depend on your weight, your riding style and the type of conditions you will ride in most often. A shop employee can help you decide on the appropriate length. The waist width will depend on the size of your feet. The toe and heel of your boot should be flush with the edges of the snowboard. This will give you the most leverage and allow you to turn easier.
In general, snowboard boots come in traditional American sizes and also "mondo point," which is simply the length of the boot in centimeters.
Fit tips for boots:
Get Going
First-time snowboarders should always take a lesson from a qualified instructor. A lesson will help you learn much faster and you probably won't be as sore the next day.
"Snowboarding rules. You ride down a snow-covered mountain, surfing an endless winter wave. You laugh out loud as you float effortlessly through fresh powder snow, carve a perfect arc on recently groomed snow or spin into the air to do a trick. You reach the bottom of the hill ready to do it again. And again and again.
But snowboarding also can be intimidating, especially for first-time riders. Newcomers can be overwhelmed by what seems to be complicated equipment options and a ton of unfamiliar words. This guide is designed to ease your worries and give you some basic information that will help get you started the right way.
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- Gear Up — should you rent or purchase, types of boards, boots and bindings
- Measure Up — what size board do you need? Are you goofy-footed or regular-footed?
- Get Going — where you can take lessons
Before renting or purchasing equipment, ask yourself a few questions: How much do you think you'll be snowboarding? Will you be snowboarding only on a vacation or also near where you live? Determining your projected commitment level will help you decide whether to rent, lease or buy equipment.
Your equipment options include:
- Renting equipment at your local snowboard shop or at the mountain resort. You can rent equipment by the day or week. This is often recommended for novices. (Note: Some shops will apply the price of rentals toward purchasing new equipment.)
- Leasing equipment for an entire season. Some shops offer this service and it can especially make sense for children who quickly out-grow gear.
- Buying used equipment at a local ski shop or snowboard swap. Stay away from garage sales and be careful at ski swaps because you may wind up with gear that is outdated and inappropriate.
- Buying new equipment. You might want to consider a package deal that offers a discount when you buy the board, boots and bindings together.
In general, snowboards are made of a wooden core wrapped in fiberglass and coated in a fiberglass or plastic cap with metal edges. A number of things influence the performance of a snowboard, including combination of materials, stiffness, length, weight and shape (twin tip, directional or extended edge). There are basically four styles of riding a snowboard, and a board for each:
- Technical Freestyle: If you want to spend as much time as you can in the halfpipe or snowboard park, getting big air, jumping and learning complicated spins and tricks, buy a technical freestyle board. These boards have twin tips, meaning there is an identical, blunt tip and tail shape for riding forward and backward.
- Freestyle: If you want to go anywhere and do anything — forward or fakie (backward), powder or hardpack, in the air or on the snow, get a freestyle board. This type of board usually has a directional shape, with a longer tip for better flotation in chopped-up snow and a stiffer tail for more power.
- Freeriding: If you want to ride any terrain in any snow condition, and you spend most of your time on the ground, get a freeride board. Sometimes referred to as all-mountain boards, these very versatile models usually have directional shapes and a varying flex. This is a good type of board to learn on, and can be used anywhere on the mountain.
- Freecarving/Alpine: If you want to go really fast and lay down inch-deep tracks on hardpack or groomed snow, then a freecarving/alpine board is for you. These boards tend to be the stiffest and narrowest. The nose (or front) of an alpine board is curved while the tail (back) is flat. Although they are stable at high speeds, these boards generally aren't for doing tricks or all-around riding.
Make sure that your boots are compatible with your board and bindings, and the style of riding you plan to do.
- Technical freestyle, freestyle and freeride boots are called "soft boots" because they are usually made of softer materials such as waterproof leather and nylon. The support generally comes from the rigid structure of the high-back or low-back bindings that you strap the boots into. Some of the newer step-in bindings, however, have more support built into the boot.
- Freecarve/alpine boots are called "hard boots" because they resemble ski boots and have more rigid, plastic shells. Hard boots are used with plate bindings.
- Technical freestyle riders generally use a low-back binding with two straps for increased flexibility and range of motion.
- Freestyle riders generally use a high-back binding with two straps for more support.
- Freeride snowboarders generally use a high-back binding with two or three straps for added support and control. These riders also use step-in bindings, which eliminate the need for straps.
- Freecarve/alpine riders use a plate binding.
Riding stance: Regular-foot riders stand with their left foot forward on the board. Goofy-foot riders stand with their right foot forward. If you skateboard, surf or wakeboard, you probably already know what your stance is. If not, have someone push you lightly from behind. Whichever foot you put out first to balance yourself is probably the foot you should have in front.
The two most important measurements of a snowboard are length and waist width. Snowboards are measured in centimeters (cm). Your board length will depend on your weight, your riding style and the type of conditions you will ride in most often. A shop employee can help you decide on the appropriate length. The waist width will depend on the size of your feet. The toe and heel of your boot should be flush with the edges of the snowboard. This will give you the most leverage and allow you to turn easier.
In general, snowboard boots come in traditional American sizes and also "mondo point," which is simply the length of the boot in centimeters.
Fit tips for boots:
- When trying on boots, wear one pair of medium-weight or light-weight socks.
- The fit should be snug. Your heel should remain in place when you bend your knee and ankle forward.
- Make sure there aren't any pressure points or spots that pinch your feet.
Get Going
First-time snowboarders should always take a lesson from a qualified instructor. A lesson will help you learn much faster and you probably won't be as sore the next day.
- Call ahead to the local area or destination resort to find out about beginner lessons and any special deals that might be available.
- Don't give up. The first day on a board can be challenging, but once you learn the basics, the learning curve for snowboarding is very steep. Stick with it for a few days and you'll soon be riding the whole mountain.
For more information please visit WinterFeelsGood.com"
Sunday River Update
Strait from the site:
"It’s hard to believe that the season just started because the conditions are in mid-season form thanks seemingly endless hours of snowmaking and grooming. Need proof: Check out today’s video!
For those of you making Thanksgiving plans, if all goes as planned, we’ll expand our open terrain to include South Ridge and (fingers crossed) Monday Mourning by Thursday. In simpler terms, not only will we have the biggest terrain park in the East, but we’ll also have the most terrain open in New England.
"It’s hard to believe that the season just started because the conditions are in mid-season form thanks seemingly endless hours of snowmaking and grooming. Need proof: Check out today’s video!
For those of you making Thanksgiving plans, if all goes as planned, we’ll expand our open terrain to include South Ridge and (fingers crossed) Monday Mourning by Thursday. In simpler terms, not only will we have the biggest terrain park in the East, but we’ll also have the most terrain open in New England.
Tonight, snowmakers will catch up on some much needed sleep and hand the reigns over to the groomers who will lay down some fresh cord for tomorrow. If you're setting your alarm, the Barker Mountain Express opens tomorrow at 9 a.m. and closes at 3:45 p.m. And don’t forget, Turkey Day is almost upon us, which means we’ll open three lifts (Locke, Barker, and the South Ridge Express) at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
If you're still drooling over our park setup from this past weekend, the crew plans on rearranging some of the features in the park located on Upper Punch, but in short it will still consist of 15 features including two jumps. Change up time and date is still TBD. If you haven’t had a chance to take a run through the park, the next best thing is daydreaming over pictures on our Facebook page or watching today's video on replay."
Quote of the Day
"Snowboarding rules. You ride down a snow-covered mountain, surfing an endless winter wave. You laugh out loud as you float effortlessly through fresh powder snow, carve a perfect arc on recently groomed snow or spin into the air to do a trick. You reach the bottom of the hill ready to do it again. And again and again."- http://weather.com
Monday, November 19, 2012
Seth Wescott Edit
Seth Wescott, you all should know. He was in the Olympics this past session, and is from the oneand only Sugarloaf. Here is an edit from his trip to Alaska! Have fun!
Redbull
My absolute favorite drink for snowboarding is RedBull. No matter how long I'm on the slopes, it always gives me the kick I need make it through the day. Apparently the three flavors that are currently only available in Austria are soon to be sold. For those RedBull fans out there, get ready to party, for those who haven't tryed RedBull, you better start drinking!
Snowpants
One of the things that I changed between this year and last, was the type of boarding pants I used. This year I bought shells instead of the usual insulated pants. The advantage to the shells are that you can adjust how hot you are by wearing pajamas, or sweatpants underneath. This is very useful especially in fall and spring riding.
Nike
If you are looking for snowboarding boots, a great place to get comfortable, high-quality boots is http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/lp/snowboarding make sure to check them out!
GoPro
Many of you are probably Park Rats, and what is a better way than to show off your skill than to take a video? One of the best cameras for boarding is none other than the GoPro. Here is the Video Trailer for the newest GoPro:
Burton Bindings
I've been seeing advertisements for the new Burton bindings. I am extremely curios as to how well they work. I love my flows, but if anybody has the Burton bindings feel free to comment and let us know how they ride!
Back-country Tips
1.) Always ride in groups of at least two. That way, if something happens to one of you, the other can get help.
2.) Tell somebody the area and the time you will be riding. Also give them an estimated time that you will arrive home. If something happens to you guys on the mountain then somebody will know something went wrong.
3.) Always bring: -Avalaunch Probe
-Cell phone
-GPS
4.) Trees are not your friend. Don't hit them.
5.) If you can think of any more comment!
2.) Tell somebody the area and the time you will be riding. Also give them an estimated time that you will arrive home. If something happens to you guys on the mountain then somebody will know something went wrong.
3.) Always bring: -Avalaunch Probe
-Cell phone
-GPS
4.) Trees are not your friend. Don't hit them.
5.) If you can think of any more comment!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Waxing
I have mentioned waxing,and sharpening edges (tuning up) but haven't explained how to do it very well. I figured that a video would be a great way. I spent a bit of time and settled with this video from none other than the thehouseboardshop:
Highly Obsessed
This is a blog that I have been reading a bit of and find it very interesting. Although it is odd that it is a snowboarding / cycling, this blog is incredibly, as the name suggests, obsessive. This is definately one to check out : http://www.highlyobsessed.com/
Shaun White Half-Pipe Edit
This is edit never gets old. Its none other than Shaun White himself, tearing up his own private half-pipe.
Size Chart
With the season coming right around the corner, it is important that you have a board that fits. Some of us grew, some of us actually want a board that actually fits this year, and most of us need a size chart to know what size board we need. So here it is: http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm
News
If you ever want to read up on some interesting snowboarding news, visit http://pistehors.com/. They have great news from around the world every day! Make sure you check it out!
Cheap Snowboard for Sale Maine
I have a great K2 Fuse 003, that is in near perfect condition. If you are interested, then comment below and I'll get back to you with more information.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Edges
Many of you, I'm sure probably know this, but one of the most important things to remember about your board is that a sharp edge, is a sharp turn. Many people, possibly yourself including, underestimate the importance of keeping your edge sharp. That is one thing that I learned the value of at Sunday River. Without a sharp edge, you can't turn or stop when the snow is icy. Many people think it is too much work, and don't bother sharpening, or paying somebody to do it. The fact is, it's very easy and all you need is an edger, which you can find over there -->
Any questions? comment!
Any questions? comment!
Common Injuries
Some consider snowboarding a dangerous sport. They are right, snowboarding is filled with tons of different injuries. The most common are wrist fractures. These, as I'm sure many of you probably know, happens when you fall and go to attempt to catch yourself with your hands. In this same manner, you can also sprain your wrist, which I may or may not have done last weekend. Broken collar bones are also very common. One of the injuries that can be easily prevented is a concussion. All it takes to prevent a little brain damage is to wear a helmet. Oakley and Burton have some pretty sweet ones if you're interested.
Shoutout
the Shoutout for today goes to http://pistehors.com/. They have an interesting blog and you should totally check it out.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Site
A great snowboarding website that I just recently found ishttp://snowboarding.transworld.net/. It includes gear guides, edits, pictures, and much much more.
Frost
Waking up to frost on the ground never gets old. The more mornings that you wake up to it, the fewer days till boarding. I do kind of wish that the frost was snow though...
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Sweden, Colorado, Alaska
If I could go for a week to Sweden, Colorado, or Alaska, which one would you go to and why?
I'm thinking Alaska. It would be such a blast, riding mountains that nobody has every rode before. Just imagine powder everywhere you look for miles and miles, it would be a dream come true. Comment and tell where you would go and why!
I'm thinking Alaska. It would be such a blast, riding mountains that nobody has every rode before. Just imagine powder everywhere you look for miles and miles, it would be a dream come true. Comment and tell where you would go and why!
Waxing Tip #1
Always remember, when you are doing hot wax, to at the very least, scrape the wax. It is much preferred that you also use a brass and white brush because this removes any excess wax. If you do not do these, the left over wax on the board will slow you down for the first few runs. If you have questions, just
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
AFTERBANG SNOWBOARDING Pre-Season Tips
PRE SEASON TRAINING FOR SNOWBOARDERS: REVIEW
Posted by Gavin on Monday, November 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The season is starting to gain momentum. Snow is falling, some resorts are opening, snowboarders are planning trips and buying new gear…
But what about fitness? Is that on your radar?
Snowboarding can be a tough activity – whether you’re riding for one week each year, you’re a regular in the park, or you’re hiking in the backcountry.
General fitness will always be a help. If you’re fit, strong, supple, have good coordination and balance… these things will put you on a decent platform for snowboarding.
Like most activities however, there are elements of snowboarding that benefit from specific fitness training.
Pre Season Training Program Review
And that’s what the guys at Snowboard Addiction have done – designed a pre season training video, specifically for snowboarding. Focussing on your strength, your balance and flexibility – and also a bunch of exercises designed for injury prevention.
There’s a teaser/introduction to the program below. It’s split into two videos: first a tutorial that explains all of the exercises, using Nev as the test dummy, which is funny at times The second video is the full 30 minute exercise program, played out with all the timings.
I’ve been through the tutorial: the exercises are explained well and they’re design so you can do them at home. You might struggle finding somewhere to do the pull-ups at home, but the rest are do-able (for the warm down you might be walking/jogging or using stairs rather than an exercise bike).
The 30 minute guide is actually really good. First of all it gives you an idea of difficulty as it shows Nev running through the whole program. That’s always comforting. It’s probably worth watching it through at least once as it reinforces the exercise motions.
Once you’re doing the program, again, you might watch and listen for the first run through. However, when you’re familiar with the exercises you can simply use it as a timing guide and listen only.
If you want something that’s easily accessible and can be done from home, this is a good workout to get you ready for snowboarding. For More, read the rest at their blog!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
P-Tex
P-Tex is a great way to fix up the bottom of your board/ skis. They come in about 8" candle-like sticks of varying widths, from a 1/4" to 3/4" and I'm sure other sizes as well. It is a great DIY project if you don't feel like paying a guy $30 to do it for you and it's not very difficult. All you need is a p-tex stick, a few matches, a razor blade, some acetone, and something that is fire retardant that you don't need (scrap metal, etc.), most of this stuff can be found on Amazon to the left.--->
1.) Clean out the gashes with acetone, then let it air-dry.
2.) With the razor-blade, VERY CAREFULLY remove any excess snowboard material that is in or around the gash so the gash becomes a nice clean cut with no rough edges.
3.) Light the p-tex stick and hold it like a pencil.
4.) This is where it gets a little bit tricky, you will notice that the end of the p-tex is melting, but also charring at the same time, this is what i call "carbonization." What you want to do, is carefully rotate the p-tex so that all of the carbon (black stuff) drips off onto the piece of scrap metal (do not use cloth, it will* catch on fire).
5.) Once all of the carbon has dripped off carefully let the p-tex drip slightly to the side of the gash. You want to go next to the gash and not directly into the gash so that the p-tex runs into the gash and doesn't leave air pockets. Also note that you want to hold the p-tex stick about an inch and a half away from the board so that the p-tex runs in a steady stream, vs. dripping like a leaky faucet.
6.) Let the p-tex cool for an hour then get the razor blade ready. You are now going to scrape the p-tex off going from tip to tail. Remember that you are only trying to scrape the p-tex off and make it smooth, not the original base. You are probably going to want to take your time on this step going slowly and lightly so that you don't screw up the base and have to do this all over again.
7.) Once the base is smooth, your job is done!!
I will try to post a video, if you have any questions just comment!!
1.) Clean out the gashes with acetone, then let it air-dry.
2.) With the razor-blade, VERY CAREFULLY remove any excess snowboard material that is in or around the gash so the gash becomes a nice clean cut with no rough edges.
3.) Light the p-tex stick and hold it like a pencil.
4.) This is where it gets a little bit tricky, you will notice that the end of the p-tex is melting, but also charring at the same time, this is what i call "carbonization." What you want to do, is carefully rotate the p-tex so that all of the carbon (black stuff) drips off onto the piece of scrap metal (do not use cloth, it will* catch on fire).
5.) Once all of the carbon has dripped off carefully let the p-tex drip slightly to the side of the gash. You want to go next to the gash and not directly into the gash so that the p-tex runs into the gash and doesn't leave air pockets. Also note that you want to hold the p-tex stick about an inch and a half away from the board so that the p-tex runs in a steady stream, vs. dripping like a leaky faucet.
6.) Let the p-tex cool for an hour then get the razor blade ready. You are now going to scrape the p-tex off going from tip to tail. Remember that you are only trying to scrape the p-tex off and make it smooth, not the original base. You are probably going to want to take your time on this step going slowly and lightly so that you don't screw up the base and have to do this all over again.
7.) Once the base is smooth, your job is done!!
I will try to post a video, if you have any questions just comment!!
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Sunday River
Today at Sunday River was pretty good considering the lift tickets were half price. Only 9 trails were open including Sunday Punch's, Cascade, T2, and a few others. The conditions were okay in the morning, but as the day progressed, the trails got really* icy and nasty. Hopefully they will be able to make snow tonight, unlike last night. My advice is to hit up Sunday River before the prices jump again.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Sugarloaf Update
Striat from the site:
"Today the Double Runner-East lift will begin spinning at 9am for the public. From there you can access groomed skiing and riding on Lower Winter’s Way, the Landing, and lower portion of Boardwalk. For our park fanatics, crews have also installed a couple features on the Landing, so be sure to check those out as well.
"Today the Double Runner-East lift will begin spinning at 9am for the public. From there you can access groomed skiing and riding on Lower Winter’s Way, the Landing, and lower portion of Boardwalk. For our park fanatics, crews have also installed a couple features on the Landing, so be sure to check those out as well.
The mountain will remain open throughout the weekend, and lifts will spin from 8:30-3:50 Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices are just $25 for all ages. As of now the plan is to close on Monday to allow for additional snow-making during the midweek period. Assuming all goes well and the weather cooperates, we’ll reopen for good on Friday, November 16th."
Sunday River Update
Strait from the site:
"It's happening. Winter is definitely happening. Yesterday's snowfall was perfect. We've been making snow since Sunday and that 2-3 inches of natural was just what the recipe called for. These are some of the nicest early season conditions any of us have seen in a very long time. And, trails are opening, my friend. Along with T2 and middle and lower Punch, patrol is planning to open Upper Sunday Punch and the top part of Cascades down to Over Easy. The groomers were putting some final touches on everything this morning.
"It's happening. Winter is definitely happening. Yesterday's snowfall was perfect. We've been making snow since Sunday and that 2-3 inches of natural was just what the recipe called for. These are some of the nicest early season conditions any of us have seen in a very long time. And, trails are opening, my friend. Along with T2 and middle and lower Punch, patrol is planning to open Upper Sunday Punch and the top part of Cascades down to Over Easy. The groomers were putting some final touches on everything this morning.
Thinking forward to the weekend and next week, the snow-makers took advantage of a cool-temp window last night into this morning and put the guns to Ecstasy, Jim's Whim, and Monday Mourning. No plans to open those today, but outlook for the weekend is very promising. To be more precise: For the long weekend, we should be offering over 10 trails with 2 lifts. Also look for some activity from the parks crew on upper Cascades. Barring any Hail Mary passes, there should be four features today with six this weekend.
We are open for the season, seven days a week, kids. The Locke Mountain Triple will run today from 9am until 3:30pm. Lift ticket prices will be $39 for adults and $29 for teens / juniors / seniors, or just $14 and $4 with a Frequent Skier Card. Grab yours at the Barker Lodge lift ticket window."
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Frost
There is no better feeling than waking up in the morning and seeing the ground covered in frost, the promise of snow. Apparently we are supposed to get three inches of snow which should look great on the mountains. I have my fingers crossed that more trails will be open on Saturday than just T2. I have to finish re-finishing and mount my dads skis before Saturday however, what a blast.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Opening!
Sunday River is officially open as of 9:00 this morning. Only T2 is open because they want to make sure to get a solid base at the bottom. Passes are $29 for a day pass. Hopefully the bottom will be open for this weekend. See you there!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Fixing Surface Scratches
Today I was working on an old board that had a bunch of minor surface scratches on the top. They were just like wear and tear scratches, but I decided to go on a mission to make the board look as close to brand new as possible. There are two ways to do it depending on how much time and effort you want to put into it, the amount of money you want to spend, and the desired outcome.
The first way is the cheapest, least time consuming and only takes care of the minimal scratches that just stop the board from shining. It only costs about $5.00 for a bottle of Krylon Clear Coat spray paint. I recommend this brand because it is the brand that tends to work the best on snowboards.
1.) Clean the board with either Acetone (fingernail polish remover), or rubbing alchohol.
2.) Let it air dry.
3.) Make sure you are in a well ventilated area, where there is minimal dust.
4.) Follow the directions on the can and spray about 5 coats on the board, leaving the required drying time in between coats (10-20 minutes depending on the weather).
The second way is a little more costly because you need to buy clear fingernail polish, a very fine wet sandpaper, a container of car polish, and the spray paint mentioned above.
1-2.) Same as above.
3.) Touch up the bigger scratches with fingernail polish.
4.) Let dry, then start sanding in circles, make sure you keep the sand paper wet.
5.) After you sanded the board for a while, like 15 minutes, start with the polish. Just as before go in circles
6.) Now rinse the board off with water.
7.) Last but not least, use the clear coat as described in the method before.
If you have any questions, comment!
The first way is the cheapest, least time consuming and only takes care of the minimal scratches that just stop the board from shining. It only costs about $5.00 for a bottle of Krylon Clear Coat spray paint. I recommend this brand because it is the brand that tends to work the best on snowboards.
1.) Clean the board with either Acetone (fingernail polish remover), or rubbing alchohol.
2.) Let it air dry.
3.) Make sure you are in a well ventilated area, where there is minimal dust.
4.) Follow the directions on the can and spray about 5 coats on the board, leaving the required drying time in between coats (10-20 minutes depending on the weather).
The second way is a little more costly because you need to buy clear fingernail polish, a very fine wet sandpaper, a container of car polish, and the spray paint mentioned above.
1-2.) Same as above.
3.) Touch up the bigger scratches with fingernail polish.
4.) Let dry, then start sanding in circles, make sure you keep the sand paper wet.
5.) After you sanded the board for a while, like 15 minutes, start with the polish. Just as before go in circles
6.) Now rinse the board off with water.
7.) Last but not least, use the clear coat as described in the method before.
If you have any questions, comment!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
K2 Fuse 003
Friday, November 2, 2012
Projected Opening Dates
I'm getting pumped. My gear is all ready to go, board waxed, bindings mounted. It's about time for the mountains to open! Due to the warm weather and the hurricane, up here in Maine the projected opening dates are almost all in December.
According to www.onthesnow.com, the projected opening dates are as follows:
Sunday River : December 12
Sugarloaf : December 12
Saddleback : December 15
Mt. Abram : December 15
Lost Valley : December 17
Shawnee Peak : December 17
Camden Bowl : December 22
New Hermin : December 22
Big Squaw : January 8
There should of been snow by now, usually we get snow on Halloween. Let's hope that this means the snow is going to come in fast!
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