Mid-Atlantic 2021-2022 Mid-Atlantic Ski Resorts/Conditions/Meetups

[dbostedo]

Don't forget to announce next Sunday's Ski Center one too

I think you just did....



Also, Freestyle in Charlottesville, VA has one coming in early November (4th - 7th).

 

[David Orr]

Rumormill...Gunther might me "cranking up the guns" later this week...

 

[johnnyvw]

Gunther?

 

[cantunamunch]

Gunther?

I believe the reference is to Gunther Jochl at Sugar Mountain.

There looks a string of good overnight temps Thursday to Saturday.

 

[Brenda A.]

Anyone planning to go to Whitetail or Liberty opening weekend? I'm looking to make a short trip solo to get vertical before any major trips, but also looking to meet people and have fun. I'm comfortable with speed and proficient with rockies single black groomed, but working on bumps (I take breaks) and off piste.

 

[dbostedo]

Anyone planning to go to Whitetail or Liberty opening weekend? I'm looking to make a short trip solo to get vertical before any major trips, but also looking to meet people and have fun. I'm comfortable with speed and proficient with rockies single black groomed, but working on bumps (I take breaks) and off piste.

Yeah, I often hit one of those opening weekend (or maybe the weekend after), as long as they have a couple of the blues open. I'm always happy to meet up and take a few runs too.

I just wish I knew when opening day would be... I really hope we don't have to wait until January!

 

[cantunamunch]

Don't forget Roundtop! Has been known to hit mid-Nov!

 

[cantunamunch]

Talking of Roundtop - SRRC is having a SWAP this weekend (Nov. 6, 7) in the main lodge.

Yes I know they haven't updated their website since 2018...whatcha gonna do

CONSIGNMENT SHOP – Ski Round Top Race Club

SRRC | Site created by Spit Digital Creative

srrclub.org

 

[crgildart]

Yes I know they haven't updated their website since 2018...whatcha gonna do

Sounds like my kinda place! I need to get up there one of these days..

 

[Wendy]

I've lived a LOT of places. Central NC is probably the best mix of recreational options I've been. 3 hours from white sand beaches where the water's in the 80s from May through September. 3 hours from 1K vert skiing up to 5400 elevation. Tons of other lakes and rivers and foothilly camping closer than the real mountains. Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail all 100% in play. Cali's got better mountains but NC's got better beaches. Oh and sports teams are pretty good here too. Need a MLB franchise but the minor league scene's pretty cool.

NC is also a pretty state. Lots of trees. I love trees. And the mountains in NC are amazing. OLD mountains where one can feel the ghosts of those who tread there long ago.

 

[Wendy]

Don't forget Roundtop! Has been known to hit mid-Nov!

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Hey,, I can drive to Roundtop and back, easy, in a day, if you guys want to meet up.

 

[cantunamunch]

Hey,, I can drive to Roundtop and back, easy, in a day, if you guys want to meet up.

Cool. I'm usually open to storm chasing early season too.

 

[dbostedo]

Hey,, I can drive to Roundtop and back, easy, in a day, if you guys want to meet up.

Cool. I'm usually open to storm chasing early season too.

The Roundtop micro-Gathering talk has begun! I'm in. As long as I'm around.

 

[johnnyvw]

NC is also a pretty state. Lots of trees. I love trees. And the mountains in NC are amazing. OLD mountains where one can feel the ghosts of those who tread there long ago.

Yes indeed, we have found the same. Our house is right where the coastal plain region meets the Piedmont region. Unfortunately construction keeps getting delayed, so most likely we won't be moved in until March at this point. Fortunately we do not have to put our current house on the market until the new one is ready...nice to have the flexibility.
I found it interesting that 6 of the 10 highest peaks on the east coast are in NC, 3 are nearby in Tennessee. Only one in the NE makes the top 10

 

[Wendy]

Yes indeed, we have found the same. Our house is right where the coastal plain region meets the Piedmont region. Unfortunately construction keeps getting delayed, so most likely we won't be moved in until March at this point. Fortunately we do not have to put our current house on the market until the new one is ready...nice to have the flexibility.
I found it interesting that 6 of the 10 highest peaks on the east coast are in NC, 3 are nearby in Tennessee. Only one in the NE makes the top 10

I’ve hiked Grandfather Mtn in NC….is it the highest? Anyways, beautiful, and so interesting….sub-alpine environment up there, which is neat for a “southern” state. Then there’s the Deal’s Gap drive! People in the West, or East,, for that matter, who haven’t spent time in NC don’t realize the beauty that is there.

Good luck with your move in the spring! I’m sure you won’t miss the PA roads.

 

[David Orr]

Gunther?

Gunther Jochl....the owner of Sugar Mountain in NC... is "well-known" to be first to open and last to close here in NC...They have invested in a new fixed-grip quad on Big Birch and 5 SMI Snow-Making Machines on Oma's Meadow this year...That makes 4 new lifts in the last 6 years I believe. Got up here to Sugar this evening and it is getting cold as hell fast. I left Pinehurst this afternoon 70 degrees and got up here and it's 36 degrees....Gotta love this Tarheel State!

 

[David Orr]

I’ve hiked Grandfather Mtn in NC….is it the highest? Anyways, beautiful, and so interesting….sub-alpine environment up there, which is neat for a “southern” state. Then there’s the Deal’s Gap drive! People in the West, or East,, for that matter, who haven’t spent time in NC don’t realize the beauty that is there.

Good luck with your move in the spring! I’m sure you won’t miss the PA roads.

Mt. Mitchell is the highest...but Grandfather Mountain is probably the more famous...Yes great hiking up here!

 

[MarkP]

The Roundtop micro-Gathering talk has begun! I'm in. As long as I'm around.

I'm in for meet-ups at any of the "Ski Little 3."

What's the participation range for a micro-Gathering? More than 3, less than 9?

 

[dbostedo]

I'm in for meet-ups at any of the "Ski Little 3."

What's the participation range for a micro-Gathering? More than 3, less than 9?

I haven't thought about it much.... just spit-balling, I guess I'd say:

non: 1
micro: 2-10
mini: 11-40
full: 41+

 

[johnnyvw]

"Good luck with your move in the spring! I’m sure you won’t miss the PA roads. "

I'm originally from NJ...the PA roads are fine and dandy by comparison. LOL