Since JimK is off enjoying the big mountains of Colorado, guess someone else has to start the 2015 DCSki Gathering thread for Blue Knob. Due to the dates for the EpicSki Gathering at JH, getting together at BK is set a bit earlier. Hope to see the regulars there at some point Feb. 6-8, joining the new folks who are staying in a slopeslide "Family House" with a bunch of tween/teens (boys and girls). Day trippers and last minute DIY participants are most welcome to join us for a fun time.
The Mid-Atlantic Gatherings typically about 2-3 dozen participants including a friendly mix of day trippers and overnighters of varied abilities. It’s likely some/all of the group will be skiing for parts of Fri, Sat and Sun, with the biggest attendance on Saturday. The age spread of past participants ranged from kids to 70+, originating from NC, SC, OH, VA, MD, WV, PA, DC, and beyond. This time NJ and DE will be represented as well. As the date approaches check this thread for more detailed info about conditions and meet up times/places.
For those who haven't been to BK, check out these old threads.
http://www.dcski.com/forum/79376 - "Blue Knob - Now I understand"
http://www.dcski.com/forum/70172 - Feb 2013 BK Gathering
Looking forward to spending Feb. 6-8 at the new Family House on RT66. Going to be fun to ski wth the tweens/teens as they explore BK. Will miss the regulars who are out west though.
I'm a last minute day-tripper w/ pre-teen in tow.
camp wrote:
I'm a last minute day-tripper w/ pre-teen in tow.
Hope conditions cooperate and we see you there. Most of the tweens will be skiing Friday, as well as Saturday, and Sunday morning. A few of the kids will be sticking to greens, but most can do blues and even blacks.
I'm sure BK will have at least skyline for you and maybe lower extrovert. Maybe looking at a foot of snow from this week at the knob.
Next weekend folks. Who's "in" for sure?
Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Hill Crazie...our children, no shows. Son has a very painful bulged vertebrae and daughter scheduled to work.
Marcus and one or 2 adult children at least 1 day
Chances looking good as a day triper [ IF lwr shortway is open]
Antoine wrote:
Chances looking good as a day triper [ IF lwr shortway is open]
According to the web report, it was open yesterday.
According to the piece of paper hanging at the ticket windows, it was open yesterday.
According to the orange rope across it, it was closed yesterday.
According to the tracks on it, it was pure Blue Knob.
crgildart wrote:
Looking like snow Sunday Better be there early the winds are so bad they closed so it may be a ice rink:(
Antoine wrote:
crgildart wrote:
Looking like snow Sunday Better be there early the winds are so bad they closed so it may be a ice rink:(
I will have four pairs of skis in the box, two are race skis so if it is ice, then so be it. Really though, if it's looking really nasty Sunday we will just leave earlier. Got AWD Subie and a pair of chains (never needed to use them with this car YET) but would still rather get south of the dupage before it piles up too much since we can't stay Sunday night.
We will have a Texas Longhonrs flag out front of our house under the Rt 66 lift near the mid station. It looks similar to this one.
Also meet ups around 9, 10:30,and 2 proposed at the summit but no promises. Look for red ribbons on the slopes and look for this in front of our Rt 66 lift mid station ski house.
Staying at bedford. Going to be the young ripper with the light green pants and orange/army green jacket. see you there! I can make a video if need be...
Car is loaded. Leaving Durham, NC with two tween kids first thing in the morning Be there mid to late afternoon. I will definitely ski tomorrow evenng after unloading the car. Kids 50/50 about Friday night lights.
Looks like I'll be daytripping up on Saturday. Will arrive 10:30-11. Red stop sign jacket. Limited set of skis at home (rest at T-Line), but I'll make do.
wgo wrote:
Sorry to be missing this (again). Have a great time, everybody!
You definitely need to make it up to BK when the conditions are good, as they are now. You'll love it.
rumor has it I might make an appearance tomorrow.
Greg see u there.
Everyone enjoy! Sorry to miss 2015 edition; I'll be at SS for 5 days with grandkids and extended family.
The Colonel
John, is that you on the far left of that line up looking over the edge of Corbets? Think I recognize your jacket and pants. I've looked at that but not done it. My days of bragging rights runs are over, and in truth I'd have never done that one anyway.
Denis wrote:
John, is that you on the far left of that line up looking over the edge of Corbets? Think I recognize your jacket and pants. I've looked at that but not done it. My days of bragging rights runs are over, and in truth I'd have never done that one anyway.
Photoshop by someone from Epic Ski. It's us above Stembogen Bowl in Blue Knob. I'll guess we'll recreate it sometime today.
Hey guys. How are the conditions at BK? Thinking about driving up Sunday for the day.
Nice coverage, even natural but most natrual runs were closed today. They opened lower 66 late today. Ex was open all day. Skyline glade was skiable but all the others stayed roped. Kind a crusty but could reopen soon. We had a nice day by PA standars, temps around 40 sunshine and clouds. Largest crowd I've seen at the Knob in a while but lines weren't too bad except when the 66 double went down for about an hour.
Tomorrow partly cloudy and threat of passing shower in the afternoon.
X softened up nicely by 10 am this morning. Sun came out a little for a few minutes. Good skiing today. I was on the road by 11:30 though. The others hung around til mid afteroon I think.
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