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Trick N' Treat Rail Jam at Killington

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EmperorKuzco
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I think its at Green Mountain College or somewhere around there. Me and some friends want to go. Is the setup good? How was it last year? Any edits from last year? Where exactly is it? And whos going?
Oct 23 2010 2:23PM
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SkierX
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I'll be throwing up info soon... Gotta get all the intel.

Keep posted for details.
Oct 23 2010 4:27PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Word, thanks guys
Oct 23 2010 5:02PM
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Mr.DarthVader
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hopefully i will be able to go
Oct 23 2010 9:47PM
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SkierX
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Sorry for the delay. Been tied up with a whole bunch of other things... Here's the info though.

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Most of the info is on the Facebook event page.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=149888561712770

Railjam is Saturday, October 30th from 5pm to 10pm. Hit up Whaleback's afternoon jam and then roll up to K-Town for the Green Mountain Resort Management program jam.

The setup will be the stair set as always and new this year they are looking to include a butter box and a flatbox.

We have partnered with the Killington EDTC this year and they have assisted in snow collection with a full dualie load of snow on Friday as well as another load slated for later this week. This is on top of the snow that was already gathered by the students since earlier in the month. Should have plenty of snow too shred on.

Registration kicks off at 5pm and you can ride the setup until 10pm, possibly later. Cost is $8 if you are wearing a costume or $12 without a costume. Prizes are still being finalized by our sponsors.

In addition to the railjam, there will be a hay sculpture bonfire and other activities and music.

Sponsors include Darkside Snowboards, Evolution Freeride, Smith Optics, eMTee Clothing, and the Mountain Times.
Oct 24 2010 5:59PM
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SkierX
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Also, more specific info can be found here as well...

http://www.discoverkillington.com/killington-vermont-news/36/killington-lights-up-the-night-with-5th-annual-tricks-n-treats-ullr-jam-bonfire
Oct 24 2010 6:05PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Thanks man, you are by far the most helpful mod on ns. Let's just hope Ktown can survive through this week.
Oct 24 2010 6:56PM
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SkierX
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Thanks for the compliment, although all of us mods are good guys and we are all mods in the best interest of the site and sport.

As for K-Town, I wouldn't expect any skiing at the mountain next weekend aside from the railjam. It's supposed to be in the 60s and rain showers all week. There's next to no chance of them being open next weekend.

Railjam is rain or shine.

Also of one other note, participants under the age of 18 will need the signature of a parent or guardian in order to participate.
Oct 24 2010 7:10PM
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*T-Hobbs*
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Sounds sick. I can't wait!
Oct 25 2010 4:56PM
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SkierX
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Weather's looking decent for the weekend. Cold and dry as of right now. Should be perfect railjam weather!

Make a weekend of it by hitting Whaleback's event in the afternoon (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133202873360959&ref=ts) and then make the short drive up to Killington for the Tricks & Treats jam!

I'll throw up some photos of the setup and everything tomorrow.
Oct 25 2010 6:09PM
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kbrando
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^thanks for the whaleback hype, that event will be over in time for killington. this was an awesome jam last year, GMC does a great job hosting it and its super fun!
Oct 25 2010 9:49PM
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lelandsdad
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hey, the link says something about a "kids jam" what's the word on that?

Thanks!

Oct 26 2010 7:09AM
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SkierX
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Same setup. Just a younger age division. Not sure what the exact age cutoff is, but I'll try to get an answer today.
Oct 26 2010 8:55AM
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thisandthatfilms
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sounds sick, il try to make it up there
Oct 26 2010 9:40AM
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SkierX
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Here's the setup, which is receiving some last minute attention. Left option is a flat down box. Middle is the stairset, and a ledge is being finished up on the right hand side.
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If we have enough snow, the start ramp in the background will remain near where it is in this photo and a brand new flat box will be setup before the stairset.
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Here's what we have for snow right now. They will be making one or two more snow runs per day and we are expecting another full dual-axle truck load later this week prior to the event.
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Oct 26 2010 11:36AM
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EmperorKuzco
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its going to be sick
Oct 27 2010 9:11PM
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SkierX
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Weather is calling for temperatures in the 30s with snow showers tomorrow.

Come out and celebrate the fast approaching ski season since there won't be lift accessed skiing anywhere anyways.
Oct 29 2010 3:46PM
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cool.
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hopefully i'll be able to make it up! setup looks super fun!!
Oct 29 2010 5:55PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Was a sick time and really fun despite the snaking snowboarders but what can you do. Thanks skierx and everyone else at gmc that put together a sick rail jam
Oct 30 2010 10:17PM
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Milksteak
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So sick! Last night was really fun to watch, everyone slayed.

Question SkierX, were you the guy in the yellow jacket and purple NS shirt?
Oct 31 2010 11:11AM
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cool.
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fuck i hate my friends for bailing on me.
Oct 31 2010 11:17AM
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EmperorKuzco
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ya he was
Oct 31 2010 12:18PM
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SkierX
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That would've been me!

I can't take too much personal credit for this years event, but it did go pretty well.

Lighting was a little off and I was using a mediocre point and shoot so I don't think I got any stellar photos, but a good time seemed to have been had by riders.
Oct 31 2010 3:50PM
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SkierX
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I'm just that old guy that can't ski park anymore and chills at railjams and rips groomers and powder.

Sort of like Tanner Hall minus the prolific success and X-Games medals.
Oct 31 2010 4:22PM
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gawd
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how old are you?
Oct 31 2010 6:52PM
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SkierX
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Not that old. More or less joking about that. just the ripe age of 25. Can't ski park anymore though due to a bum shoulder from dislocations.
Oct 31 2010 7:48PM
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Milksteak
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I made direct eye contact with you on several occasions....Don't mind me...just creepin'
Oct 31 2010 11:50PM
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Whale
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Yea this kid is mad weird, he did this to me at all the movie premiers, especially the Eye Trip premier. I thought he was going to mug me.
Nov 1 2010 10:17AM
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Milksteak
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hahahahaha! Who are you?

Also, I was kidding...
Nov 1 2010 10:30AM
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LiamMcKinley
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yeah.. i had to move out of my town because of this kid.
Nov 3 2010 2:43PM
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