Mid-Atlantic 2020-2021 Mid-Atlantic Resorts, Conditions, Weather, and Stoke

[JohnL]

Yes, where were you? Probably out west or lost in the trees or in the Wildcat quaffing a few.

Further hijack, lol.

I was there that day. Prolly making a pit stop.

Is that Snowsmith hidden behind the menu item? I just see black outfit and no face

 

[Laurel Hill Crazie]

Further hijack, lol.

I was there that day. Prolly making a pit stop.

Is that Snowsmith hidden behind the menu item? I just see black outfit and no face

I know you were there, just razzing you a bit. Open the site on your phone, you can see the face. It is not snowsmith. He has never attended a national gathering. One more hint. The picture looks like there are two "couples" and in fact, there is only one "couple".

 

[dbostedo]

Might as well just.own it as a badge.of honor because they are still the winningest team of the century. . I'd own it if it were my home tram

Wrong thread?

 

[Dean]

Been thinking next thurs/fri would work for a CVR/TM outing. Sounding too late in week now....

 

[SCWVA]

Been thinking next thurs/fri would work for a CVR/TM outing. Sounding too late in week now....

Whitegrass should be sweet next Thursday/ Friday.

 

[crgildart]

Wrong thread?

Ya, Brady

 

[Dean]

Whitegrass should be sweet next Thursday/ Friday

Yeah, but I'm really a fan of the whole gravity thing...
Might try the XC thing again when I have more free time.

 

[Laurel Hill Crazie]

Yeah, but I'm really a fan of the whole gravity thing...
Might try the XC thing again when I have more free time.

If you don't know, Whitegrass is an old downhill area, you just got to earn your turns, lots of glades too. Actually, it has the greatest vertical drop in the Valley. It really is a unique experience.

 

[Dean]

Did not know that!
Looked at topo and aerial - got a decent idea of the hill with that and their website pics.
Definitely looks like some work.

Don't forget to wear jammies inside-out tonight.

 

[Dean]

First tracks

 

[Uncle-A]

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Is that a lawn chair on an old pair of skis? How do you steer that thing.

 

[Laurel Hill Crazie]

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Bernie's chair

 

[Dean]

How do you steer that thing

The skis pretty much want to go down hill - steering's overrated. The old tri-fold lounge chair version in my profile pic was more versatile/fun.

 

[SCWVA]

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Can you launch fireworks from the chair?

 

[Kcip]

How are the crowds at Whitetail or Liberty mid week? Are COVID tests required if you are coming from out of state?

 

[dbostedo]

How are the crowds at Whitetail or Liberty mid week? Are COVID tests required if you are coming from out of state?

Yes... the PA rules right now are a recent negative test, or quaratine for 10 days.

Travelers

www.health.pa.gov

 

[johnnyvw]

I don't know about southern PA, but in the Poconos it's widely ignored. I'm not condoning it, just stating fact

 

[JohnL]

Most people I know who’ve skied Whitetail this year were not aware there is a quarantine requirement...

 

[Rudi Riet]

How are the crowds at Whitetail or Liberty mid week? Are COVID tests required if you are coming from out of state?

Yes, as @dbostedo says there is technically a requirement to present a negative COVID test or to quarantine.

That said: resorts are not checking this compliance at all. They assume customers are playing it safe. It's a bit of a gamble on their part, but it is what it is. Just be vigilant and wear your mask, pack your own meals, take lunch break at the car, etc.

For the most part, mask compliance is good. It's worse on weekends. Lift queues can get long as all of the Vail Resorts properties are short staffed this year and it takes longer to fire up relief lifts.

Midweek things should be OK, tho.

 

[johnnyvw]

I have skied 2 days at Jack Frost, which is a Vail Resort property, midweek only. Lodges are only open for bathrooms and "to go" food and drink. I have gotten there a little before the lifts open, easy to find good parking spots. I get so many laps in 3 hours, I'm done by noon...there's next to zero liftlines Besides, after skiing all the Pocono area for 40+ years, it's gotten a little boring....