The Plattekill Bump Thread

[moguljunkie]

Skier's left of Block, kind of out of the reach of the snowmaking guns, is almost always bumped up with natural snow and man-made blow-over. That side (agreed much less than 1/2) of the trail has traditionally been left ungroomed. That and the line on Plunge under the chair.

It's not my favorite option to ski bumps that are only along the edge of a trail. Less choices for creative lines. I still enjoy skiing Plunge though. The side of Block I find just to be okay. I think sometimes there's kind of a second fall line thing going on where it's sloping toward the side of the trail that's not ideal.

 

[marcski]

It's not my favorite option to ski bumps that are only along the edge of a trail. Less choices for creative lines. I still enjoy skiing Plunge though. The side of Block I find just to be okay. I think sometimes there's kind of a second fall line thing going on where it's sloping toward the side of the trail that's not ideal.

Yes. It does have a slight double fall Iine to the left. And, don't get me wrong, personally, I'd love more bumps, but I'm just playing devil's advocate here and trying to see the biz decisions in this.

I think Plunge top to btm bumped would still be my favorite bump trail even with Block fully bumped. The Plunge line under the chair is just classic fall line lift line skiing. Plus, Plunge is longer.

 

[Harvey]

Many legit POVs. Ultimately it's Laz' that decides it though.

It's easy for us to ask for it, because, for us, it's all upside with no risk. It's a different calculation for him.

 

[Harvey]

I think Plunge top to btm bumped would still be my favorite bump trail even with Block fully bumped. The Plunge line under the chair is just classic fall line lift line skiing.

 

[Harvey]

It's not my favorite option to ski bumps that are only along the edge of a trail. Less choices for creative lines.

This is the difference between me and a good bump skier.

 

[tirolski]

This is the difference between me and a good bump skier.

My favorite option when in bumps is looking for the best/fastest way out of em.

 

[moguljunkie]

This is the difference between me and a good bump skier.

Ha! Don't let the name fool you. I do my share of flailing on steep bumps. And, actually, my need for space to ski creative lines is probably less due to a wish to make whimsical choices and more to do with getting bucked out of the line I wanted and being forced to find a new one.

 

[tirolski]

Ha! I do my share of flailing on steep bumps. And, ...with getting bucked out of the line I wanted and being forced to find a new one.

After a blizzard at Gore years ago in warm bumps up top, bucked and broke the plastic top boot buckle.
Friend had a drill and some screws/wahers in his truck and was back skiing after a quick pitstop with duck tape and some screws appropriately placed. Skied the rest of the day avoiding the moguls as best I could.
It was a great day to ski.

 

[Zykamps]

Plattekill has a great family vibe but it would be nice to see a bit of it left rough and bumped. When it is all groomed and the woods aren't in play it is maybe 12 minutes up and 3 minutes down (correct me if I'm wrong I'm estimating). it would be fun to always have an interesting option to play.

An aside... Its been several years but if they're still serving craft beer out of jockey boxes please stop its wrong.

 

[Harvey]

Skier's left of Block, kind of out of the reach of the snowmaking guns, is almost always bumped up with natural snow and man-made blow-over.

The same is true on Plunge.

In my opinion this is the best combo. Pure manmade is certainly more durable, but the mix of natural and gunpow is (more) skiable midseason and well as in spring.