Plattekill Conditions
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Brownski
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- Jul 19, 2020
honestly I think the policy is just to call ahead to make sure its ok.
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Yeah, they have a posted policy. I’ll just call the number and inquire. Maybe I’ll throw in an off hand ref to the blog. 
Seriously, if they get some snow Friday, and if the place isn’t rented out Monday, and I get permission…..anyone else interested in skinning for scraps with me? Gotta go find those lines we worked on in Oct!
I gotta cut the skins for the Ripsticks….
Seriously, if they get some snow Friday, and if the place isn’t rented out Monday, and I get permission…..anyone else interested in skinning for scraps with me? Gotta go find those lines we worked on in Oct!
I gotta cut the skins for the Ripsticks….
Harvey
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- Jul 15, 2020
Pretty nice day today. Did some work this am and waited for things to soften, got to the mountain about 11:30. Amazing how much ice is still on the trees after a couple warm days. That last miss must have been brutal on conditions for a bit. Lots of (generally small) branches down in the woods and elsewhere.
Most trails softened nicely and skied well. Nice coverage, although if winter truly is on life support there could be season longevity concerns. Shady spots and the Platty Front Four stayed firmer and/or stiffened up once they fell in the shade.
No trip to Platty is complete without getting in the woods, and I wanted to check out some of the lines I worked on in October.
On the plus side, at least off the double, coverage isn’t bad. What base exists is locked in with a crust from the last storm. Unfortunately once you punch thru that crust what base is there is pretty hollow. Also, the woods stayed crunchy all day and the ice diamonds falling from the trees added extra funk. Still fun to be in the woods though.
Face was run of the day, full sun, soft and carvy all afternoon. Considering a repeat tomorrow, although warm temp for the day will be early and things will lock up a bit as the temps drop.
Sunday should be brutal. Get it while you can!
Most trails softened nicely and skied well. Nice coverage, although if winter truly is on life support there could be season longevity concerns. Shady spots and the Platty Front Four stayed firmer and/or stiffened up once they fell in the shade.
No trip to Platty is complete without getting in the woods, and I wanted to check out some of the lines I worked on in October.
On the plus side, at least off the double, coverage isn’t bad. What base exists is locked in with a crust from the last storm. Unfortunately once you punch thru that crust what base is there is pretty hollow. Also, the woods stayed crunchy all day and the ice diamonds falling from the trees added extra funk. Still fun to be in the woods though.
Face was run of the day, full sun, soft and carvy all afternoon. Considering a repeat tomorrow, although warm temp for the day will be early and things will lock up a bit as the temps drop.
Sunday should be brutal. Get it while you can!
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Hi Harvey
Sorry for the late response. I had a great day and enjoyed the mountain. Definitely will be back. Thanks again.
