Recent content by hobokenskier

I was there over New Years and it was the same thing. Foot of fresh powder, holiday weekend and lift lines that were at most 5 chair loads deep (skied straight onto the chair most times). Did you hike up No Name at all? We found some really good turns there throughout the day. This was the...

I tried doing a 180 several times this past weekend. I ran into trouble because I wasn't able to spot the landing that well. Next time I go skiing I am going to try a 180 without goggles to see if that makes a difference. Does anyone know any tricks to spotting a landing? Is it possible my...

Some pics. My camera lens froze mid day both days so I only have a couple. Followed the powder to a dead end somewhere above Rimrock. Skiers left of Upper Sterling. This was at 3:30pm and was one of the only packed out spots we found. Fresh pow was there for the taking all day. Was sad...

I was pretty impressed with Stowe. The conditions were great too, there was fresh powder to be had in the trees all day. We spent most of our time in the trees between nosedive and cliff trail. Right above rimrock was really good. At one point I ended up in a ravin skiers left of lower...

Thanks for replying. What kind of situations do you mean (steep, small cliffs?)? I can handle most of Jackson and Utah...I guess i'm not sure where the advanced level ends and expert begins. I agree going up alone probably isn't the greatest call. I'm thinking I can meet some people on the...

Long time reader, first post. I'm heading up to Stowe this weekend and it is my first time there and first time skiing on the east coast in about 5 years. I'd say i'm an advanced skier (no expert) and like black diamonds, trees, small jumps and steep terrain. I'm going to Stowe with some...