Killington Conditions

[Peter Minde]

Will K-mart rent skis to newbies at this time of year? Any shot they have a bit of beginner terrain open at this time of year? I got my 2d jab and I miss skiing bigly.

 

[Brownski]

Probably yes.... now that would be a good blog post

 

[Campgottagopee]

Will K-mart rent skis to newbies at this time of year? Any shot they have a bit of beginner terrain open at this time of year? I got my 2d jab and I miss skiing bigly.

You've never DH skied? I've been XC a few times, well more than a few, and crashed every single time. Those skinny skis are not for me. That, and my lack of talent.

 

[gorgonzola]

if k doesn't i'm sure one of the shops on the access rd does. I think alpine would be pretty easy after xc... but dont go right to superstar lol

 

[tirolski]

Will K-mart rent skis to newbies at this time of year? Any shot they have a bit of beginner terrain open at this time of year? I got my 2d jab and I miss skiing bigly.

Pete, "You just need to go at that shit wide open, hang on, and own it.” is a fact of life. And stay safe.

 

[XTski]

Pete, "You just need to go at that shit wide open, hang on, and own it.” is a fact of life. And stay safe.

Killi renting skis at Ramshead lodge they have novice trails open off that lift as well, that lift is delayed today

 

[Peter Minde]

You've never DH skied? I've been XC a few times, well more than a few, and crashed every single time. Those skinny skis are not for me. That, and my lack of talent.

Camp, here's my DH experience:

1. First time ever on skis was DH. Friends kitted me out with downhill gear and took me to the top of a double black trail at some mountain in PA. I fell all the way down the mountain.

2. One day skiing DH, on cross country gear, at the now defunct Cortina in the Catskills. Scary AF. Much falling.

3. One year, New Years in Lake Placid. Wicked cold, but no snow. We rented gear at Whiteface and tried it out. I think I had a 30 minute group lesson. I survived but nearly got hypothermic on the lift: xc clothing inadequate.

4. Stowe Derby, in I think 2010. You ski from the top of the Toll Road all the way down to town and you can't switch skis. Crowds cheered the biggest yard sales. I had my share!

 

[Campgottagopee]

4. Stowe Derby, in I think 2010. You ski from the top of the Toll Road all the way down to town and you can't switch skis. Crowds cheered the biggest yard sales. I had my share!

That's awesome!

We had a similar derby at Smuggs. It was on the connector trail from Madonna to Morse, very flat and seemingly always icy (can't remember the name of it). Anyway, we all had to wear the shortest rental skis that were available, and same thing, yard sales galore. We were very intoxicated too. Good times.

 

[Kleetus]

Epic day today. Truly was in my book and prob best day of my season. They reported 13" but they def got more.

Northstar and Great Bear were ROTD's with Downdraft, Middle Ovation, and Lower Ovation close seconds. Everything skied great though and allthough there was a crust on some trails under the snow, it was edgable and some trails like Northstar had none at all (because it was bare base before).

Poaching happened today with abandon (myself included) and SP seemed to turn a blind eye, which is great in my book. Coverage on closed trails was great, sure I hit a few twigs and scraped a rock here and there but no damage.

Today. Deserves a formal Ovation...if not a standing one

 

[Campgottagopee]

Buddy of ours was there today as well. Says it was damn good.