Jim Bauman
New member
Took advantage of the reported 8"-10" fresh at MRG (it seemed like quite a bit more). On the slightly heavy side, but my goodness, everything at MRG is filled in. The Chimney is ready. And so is the chute below Chimney, and so is the wacky streambed above the top of Waterfall trail. They're all ready. Go get 'em! <BR> <BR>Two double rides in mucho untracked and semi-tracked, then I'm standing in the Single line. First up was TNF. Immediately brought to mind the epic descent in there last Feb. with Renson and Mike Taub. Gripster lost a pole basket, though, and made a pitstop in the ski shop, who outfitted him with a new basket, gratis. Very cool. Mismatching pole baskets are very chic, doncha know? <BR> <BR>Next up was 20th, and yes, the choices out there are tough ones. I opted for far right, and Jeremy hit the mainline. Oh my. Lean over, choke on snow, explode through pillows of white, dive, whirl, enjoy. Rinse. Repeat. <BR> <BR>Jeremy went in for lunch, and though I tried, we didn't meet up again. A quickie on the Practice Slope was followed by a playful romp down Chute & Fall Line. Usually that combo. kicks my little arse, but now is the time to bash the heck out of these pure ski runs. Point, aim, chute. See, believe, huck, land, laugh. Joy! [Insert best Stimpy voice there...] <BR> <BR>Other highlights included Ice Palace, Paradise Lost, and various other names-unknown-to-me woods. Hope to have pictures up by tonight or tomorrow. Gotta go. You do too, to MRG, or somewhere in New England. Soon. Before the r*** on Friday. You've got your assignment. Turn off the 'puter and ski!