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weastcoatI shidded on the window and smeared it
VT_scratchsea to sky gondola getting cut... twice...
860media*Killington Gondola
midwestcoastThe story is far too long so I'll just give the highlights.
Few years ago I rode the lift with an older guy at Vail and he wouldn't quit talking. Told me he was a lawyer, I wasn't surprised. By to top of the lift, it turns out we knew a handful of people in common from my hometown. I said we needed one more lift ride to chat it up so we skied a lap and hopped on another chair (dude shreds for a 70 year old). He then proceeded to tell me, not only was he a lawyer, but he was a high level executive for Nascar, now retired. He was responsible for Nascar's merchandise licensing deals and network TV rights - we're talking hot shit!
We were having so much fun chatting stories about our mutual friends, I offered to buy him a beer. He told me to follow him, he knew a good place to get a drink and quick bite. We ski down to Vail Village base area, and I think we're headed to one of the usual watering holes. Instead of a bar, he leads me to his home, about a 3 minute walk from the base of the gondola. Fucking primo, dream house location! His wife makes us gin and tonics and a sandwich, and we hang out all afternoon just shooting the shit.
He now lets me park at his house if he's in town, and I make sure his and his wife's skis are always tuned and waxed. We ski together every once in a while still, but he's unfortunately slowed down in the five years since I met him. Despite the 40 year age difference, he's one of the coolest guys I've ever met, and he gives me so much life and business advice I could start a blog.
midwestcoastDoes anyone here remember 36 hours of Keystone? I was underage, so didn't drink, but that was insane. Straight debauchery in the gondola. And the mountain. And the parking lot.
midwestcoastDoes anyone here remember 36 hours of Keystone? I was underage, so didn't drink, but that was insane. Straight debauchery in the gondola. And the mountain. And the parking lot.
midwestcoastThe story is far too long so I'll just give the highlights.
Few years ago I rode the lift with an older guy at Vail and he wouldn't quit talking. Told me he was a lawyer, I wasn't surprised. By to top of the lift, it turns out we knew a handful of people in common from my hometown. I said we needed one more lift ride to chat it up so we skied a lap and hopped on another chair (dude shreds for a 70 year old). He then proceeded to tell me, not only was he a lawyer, but he was a high level executive for Nascar, now retired. He was responsible for Nascar's merchandise licensing deals and network TV rights - we're talking hot shit!
We were having so much fun chatting stories about our mutual friends, I offered to buy him a beer. He told me to follow him, he knew a good place to get a drink and quick bite. We ski down to Vail Village base area, and I think we're headed to one of the usual watering holes. Instead of a bar, he leads me to his home, about a 3 minute walk from the base of the gondola. Fucking primo, dream house location! His wife makes us gin and tonics and a sandwich, and we hang out all afternoon just shooting the shit.
He now lets me park at his house if he's in town, and I make sure his and his wife's skis are always tuned and waxed. We ski together every once in a while still, but he's unfortunately slowed down in the five years since I met him. Despite the 40 year age difference, he's one of the coolest guys I've ever met, and he gives me so much life and business advice I could start a blog.
midwestcoastDoes anyone here remember 36 hours of Keystone? I was underage, so didn't drink, but that was insane. Straight debauchery in the gondola. And the mountain. And the parking lot.
VT_scratchelaborate. what is 36hr OK?
860media*Most legendary thing I've heard... Some un named friends use to case race the Killington Gondola from Skyeship Base terminal up to the summit. Around 15mins, 30 beers, ending with 6 people not feeling too hot getting off at the top.
Farmville420One of the most degenerate gondolas itw, I learned about every drug I currently know from riding in there hahaha
midwestcoastKeystone kept the lifts spinning for 36 hours straight. Teams of 3-4 would have to have at least one person skiing the entire 36 hours. All the teams that finished were entered into a drawing for $3600.
Only lasted for like 4 or 5 years before the pulled the plug. Was definitely dangerous, and I'm surprised it even happened under Vail's ownership. There's a certain point where everyone is drunk and tired so most people just start straight-lining runs to conserve energy...
midwestcoastKeystone kept the lifts spinning for 36 hours straight. Teams of 3-4 would have to have at least one person skiing the entire 36 hours. All the teams that finished were entered into a drawing for $3600.
Only lasted for like 4 or 5 years before the pulled the plug. Was definitely dangerous, and I'm surprised it even happened under Vail's ownership. There's a certain point where everyone is drunk and tired so most people just start straight-lining runs to conserve energy...
midwestcoastThere's a certain point where everyone is drunk and tired so most people just start straight-lining runs to conserve energy...
FunnelUpper Gondi at Mammoth, could tell these guys were bummed we jumped in at mid-chalet. Toward the top, one dude says “Not enough powder on the mountain today!” Takes a few key bumps. Thats all.
midwestcoastKeystone kept the lifts spinning for 36 hours straight. Teams of 3-4 would have to have at least one person skiing the entire 36 hours. All the teams that finished were entered into a drawing for $3600.
Only lasted for like 4 or 5 years before the pulled the plug. Was definitely dangerous, and I'm surprised it even happened under Vail's ownership. There's a certain point where everyone is drunk and tired so most people just start straight-lining runs to conserve energy...
