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  1. SallyCat

    Podcast Recommendations

    “Normal Gossip” is a lot of fun. Really well produced. “Rumble Strip” is a quirky Vermont podcast; the Peabody-winning episode “Finn and the Bell” is beautiful and will break your heart. “You’re Wrong About” analyzes cultural reactions to people in recent history, especially women. It can be...
  2. SallyCat

    Sizing down extra in boots

    Ooo, I don't think I've ever even put my feet in a 25.5. 11 dress shoe, but in athletic shoes, men's 10.5. Altra running shoes have "standard" fit shoes that are narrower than their regular ones. Snug heel fit but also lots of forefoot room--I really like them.
  3. SallyCat

    Sizing down extra in boots

    From a super-narrow footed skier, just for general future reference for the narrow-heeled Divas out there: I measure 27.5 on the brannock measuring thingy. I had a bootfitter (in Allentown, PA) refuse to bring me a 26.5. I actually had to argue with him and he finally brought me a 26.5 but...
  4. SallyCat

    Tire Chains? Do you have them for YOUR car/truck?

    "Snow tires" to my understanding is a bit of an outdated term, largely replaced by "winter" tires. It's not just snow that's an issue in the winter, it's the cold temps hardening non-winter tires and reducing traction that makes them less safe. In your circumstances, I would absolutely have...
  5. SallyCat

    Skateboards?

    @RachelV NICE! Omg, that is a great looking skatepark and a gorgeous backdrop! I haven't been on my board much this summer; we've been having SO much rain in Vermont it's been really hard to get outside and do anything really. But I'm hopeful for a good fall and will post pics and/or hospital...
  6. SallyCat

    How are all the Northeast Divas

    I'm in West Windsor; we escaped unscathed. But the region between us and Ludlow/Okemo was very hard hit. Downtown Ludlow was absolutely devastated. The rain yesterday was unbelievable; I've never seen such sustained heavy, heavy rain for an entire day. It was out of the Old Testament. And you...
  7. SallyCat

    Off-season/warm-weather/not-skiing activities

    Just jumping in to say that if you live in an area that has dirt/gravel back roads, gravel biking is really fun and the risk of getting hit feels a lot lower, since the cars are going slow to begin with.
  8. SallyCat

    What to watch? (need streaming series suggestions)

    Schitt's Creek. Hilarious and also very feel-good comedy. If you're sad that Ted Lasso is over, this is great series to binge. I think my top 3 shows that I just love to binge because they are really funny while being fundamentally decent and positive and lovely worlds to spend time in are...
  9. SallyCat

    MTB or Gravel 2023

    The Flow State MTB Fest at Ascutney is a great way to get to know the trails here, and it's a really fun festival. Big enough to have a great vibe, but small enough to be relaxing and low-key. Great music, too. GLOW (Glorious Ladies on Wheels) is a group of really fun and very, very talented...
  10. SallyCat

    How are the Crowds at Killington?

    Thanks, all, for the feedback. I just bought a Vermont resident/firefighter season pass at Magic for less than one-third of what a Killington pass would cost. I may end up getting a Killington spring pass, and I'll still come out ahead and hopefully beat the crowds a bit. I just need to get up...
  11. SallyCat

    Roof Box Recommendation?

    Good to know, and the yoga mat suggestion is great!
  12. SallyCat

    Transporting skis and gear by car, how do you do it?

    Padded ski bags are a very good idea for safety in case of an accident. Seriously. A cam strap around a cargo box might be extra security while driving? Twist the strap to keep it from making wind-noise, though, otherwise it'll sound like a Blackhawk helicopter is following you just above your...
  13. SallyCat

    Anyone notice any new ski trends this season?

    In the east anyway, and I'm not saying this to be glib, it's usually young guys, blue trails, and trees. The statistics are overwhelmingly that demographic and those trails.
  14. SallyCat

    Skateboards?

    Bringing back this awesome thread! Though with a twist: I'm learning to skateboard because I want to be a better snowboarder. And because cruising bowls looks HELLA fun and we have a cool skatepark nearby. I don't have illusions of a direct skill-transfer, it's just that bowl/transition...
  15. SallyCat

    Roof Box Recommendation?

    Yeah, that sort of thing (and that I live on the side of a mountain) are why I'm going with a Subie! Though I have to say, I've lived in Vermont for five years with front-wheel-drive. Aggressive, non-studded winter tires have been excellent in every condition except for the one time a couple of...
  16. SallyCat

    Roof Box Recommendation?

    I think Stratton is the only ski area I've ever been to that had a parking garage; never thought of that! I have roof mounts for my bikes and live in the land of covered bridges; so far I'm pretty good at clearance-awareness! :-)
  17. SallyCat

    Roof Box Recommendation?

    Does anyone have a ski-specific cargo box that they really like? I feel like a lot of reviews talk about flimsiness, inconvenience opening the box, and weak security. I'm willing to spend some money if it's worth it. It's hard to find reliable reviews; appreciate any feedback! (Looking at...
  18. SallyCat

    How are the Crowds at Killington?

    I've had Epic passes for the past few years, as I live equidistant from Okemo and Sunapee. I've barely skied at all this year, though, partly because of the weather but mostly because of the weekend crowds. I'm thinking of getting a Killington Beast 365 pass for next year. K is about 15 minutes...
  19. SallyCat

    New John Irving Novel "The Last Chairlift"

    :rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:
  20. SallyCat

    You guys, I am so BAD at powder.

    Lol, OMG! When I came back to skiing in 2006 or so, after last being on snow in the early eighties, I saw snowboards and snowboarders for the first time. The first time I came around a corner and saw a big group of boarders sitting and kneeling and sprawled all over the trail, my first thought...
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