Plattekill - Sat, 2/23/2019

After reading the weather forecast for Sunday, I bailed on VT and headed to Plattekill. Temps were in the 20s when I arrived.



The conditions where they groomed were decent. The ungroomed trails were variable and scraped on the steeper sections. There was a 1/2 inch crust on the closed trails and in the woods.

Botton of closed Freefall - coated with crust


Top of groomed North Face - Bearpen in the distance


On Plunge


The trees at the top remained coated with ice all day


I was able to say hi to MC while he was sharing the joy of skiing with his student. They both were having fun.

Noted Pro


View from Sundown


This view and the many others are part of what makes Plattekill so special. I have been skiing at Plattekill for 35 years and it remains one of my favorites. The parking lots were full, the lodge was full (but not crowded) and there were no liftlines and the trails were empty. Plattekill continues to be a great weekend ski area.

I was there with junior as well. I saw that noted pro go by but he looked like he had his hands full with 7 or 8 toddlers so I didn’t interrupt. You analyzed the conditions perfectly

Yes. Busy teaching day and busy teaching week. I was just there on Monday and Saturday, and I ended up teaching both days, all day. I hear that they put out a good number of lessons for the week, so hopefully everyone is happy.

Good to see you x. If you come by later in the year, it won't be as packed with lessons and I'll be able to get out for a couple runs.

Remember, to everyone reading this thread: Plattekill Telefest on Friday. Free Demos. $25 Lift tickets if you're wearing Tele Boots!

Hey MC I'll be wearing your old boots. Doubt this is the correct thread for this ,but....
I still consider my technique sorta tele. What kinds of clinics are available Friday. Do I need to sign prior or just in the morning?  
Any other information is much appreciated.
Cheers

You can sign up day of at the ski school desk!