Great Whiteface Photos

[highpeaksdrifter]

CUskibum PMed me with this idea. Post a pic or pics you think are great shots from WF taken this year. I have to admit I've been a slacker when it comes to taking pictures this season, but I'm going to try to pick up the pace the 2nd half of the season. Anyway I think this pic I took of TJF a couple of weeks ago came out great. Post yours or anyones you can find in this thread.

I hope others participte, this could be a great thread.

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[tjf67]

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[tjf67]

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[NPN]

So nice you showed it twice.

[Snowballs]

i turned up the volume and the audio was " Woo Hoo " !

[CUskibum]

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I'm sorry that I haven't had any time to upload photos yet this week. I've had a lot of labwork due, along with 2 exams tomorrow. This was my best picture from last weekend. Its from the top of the Wilmington trail. I needed a new background for my computer, and this certainly does the trick. I'll upload a couple others to my album in the gallery.

[NPN]

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I'm sorry that I haven't had any time to upload photos yet this week. I've had a lot of labwork due, along with 2 exams tomorrow. This was my best picture from last weekend. Its from the top of the Wilmington trail. I needed a new background for my computer, and this certainly does the trick. I'll upload a couple others to my album in the gallery.

Wow, luvin' that.

Lookout completely adds to the already tricked out views that makes skiing Whiteface so amazing.

We are blessed!

[Snowballs]

great pic, Cu. and good idea. hope you don't mind, but i now have it as my background too.

[Snowballs]

NPN - blessed...yes truly blessed! you are so right ! i've always thought that about Face. Since your post, i got to thinking about just how true that is.

an absolutely great mtn. Face has more vert. than even alot of mtns out west!

the passes are cheap compared to other big mtns here. isn't there a Face only pass that sells for $300-$400 in the spring? even at $700 for a Face/Gore pass bought in the summer it's a deal. and you get two mtns.

the vert at Face is all skiable at once, a huge plus! don't know many others that can claim that. kmart has good vert, but it's all in steps. if you wanna experience all kmart's vert you got to schlepp around and then on the bottom part you almost need a team of sled dogs to get you down. the run is a long waste of time. not at Face. just point them babies south and let 'em rip! what a ride!

lifts, lifts and more lifts. again these are ten times better that the slow ones at kmart. who wants to stand in line for 30 minutes just to ride a slow lift and then ski the small vert offered by that lift? at Face you ski right up to a lift, it whisks you to the top and you got a great hill to ski down - without all the criss cross trails that kmart has. they almost need traffic lights at their endless criss cross intersections.

the mtn. is almost never truly crowded. oh sure, once in awhile it's semi crowded, and we whine about it cuz we're spoiled, but most of the time it's ski right up and hop right on a lift, which vastly increases your on the snow time. it's been awhile since i've been there mid-week, but it used to be even the gondi was ski right up, hop on and then it takes you longer to ski straight down than it does to get back up top. wonderful. not many can claim that! at 2500 ft. that gondi alone got more vert than most hills around here and even some out west.

Face is the absolute best place to teach someone to ski! chair lifts on the bunny slopes? unreal. who else has that? what a great advantage for newbies. here's why. newbies,esp.women and kids, rarely have the leg endurance needed to learn to ski AND ride a poma or rope tow. they usually get tired out quickly by standing on those lifts, makin the day short, the $70 lift ticket + rental fees way steep, prohibitive. it takes them many more days to learn cuz they simply cannot get enough time on the snow. newbies that do perserve enough to move up the mtn are then faced with the obstacle of learning to ride a chair, an intimidating, crash causing hurdle for some. not at Face. they get to learn to ski and learn to ride a chair at the same time! one that's easy for them and resting and you get to talk/visit together on the way up, thus having more fun. there's 3 chairs on bunny slopes at Face and that increases their fun through variety. it's so much less work, less pain, less struggleing for them and it's much more safe. absolutely perfect.

the views on most mtns are good. at Face they rock, world class. the beauty of God's handy work is a major aspect of skiing. the aura of being on an Olympic mtn is real,way cool and inspirational. it always makes me feel like i'm in the Alps and skiing down to an alpine village with lots of choices and fun on the way down.

the slides. how many local areas have something like that? not many. what a playground.

the parks. many parks and plenty of elements. some of the elements i've seen at Face just make me say wow! there's also itty-bitty stuff for newbies.

ski jump complex, storied Olympic ice, bobsled/skeleton/luge. how many winter enthusiasts have the oppurtunity to ride a bobsled? or watch world class competition in these events? very, very few.

sometimes when i ride the gondi at Gore i meet out of the area people who notice i'm local and they ask me what else is in the area that's cool. PLACID. you got to go experience Face! a skier's dream. i was on the Gore gondi recently w/ a group of ski instructors. as we chatted, it became clear they don't go to and some had never been to Face. "you got a world class mtn just up the road included on your pass........and you don't go there?". un freekin real. OH WELL.

now we got lookout mtn too,. a great ski addition w/ more awesome views and one secluded blue/black trail that's loooong.

lake placid is frequently voted a most quaint town in America, very charming. ice skating on mirror lake in the shadow of the "miracle on ice" Olympic venue is really neat. when we skated there, there were several hot and heavy hockey matches playing out in the lake that added to the aura as the sun set over the mtns. plowed paths on the lake made for easy skating. you can ride dogsleds there and ride that slide thing. fun!

cross country skiing on the Olympic trails is only topped by the cross country trails at the ADK loj at Heart Lake at the very heart of the high peaks. beautiful.

Mirror Lake inn is rated world class. there's many other top notch places to stay in the area. i haven't sampled the apres ski, but i hear there's cool bars and resturants. i also see alotta of Hotties there (a plus!), esp. in the summer, swimming at Mirror lake, which is crystal clear. it's like the water in a swimming pool, sans chlorine. don't skip swimming in the Bouquet River at Split Rock Falls either. a true gem. turn right at malfunction junction, parking lot is a short way on the right. absolutely stay outta the upper falls! stick to the very large lower pool into which the water merely cascades. another, more secret gem on the Bouquet is straight thru malfunction junction, go two bridges, park on right. the short trail on the left leads to an emerald pool that just radiates and has many great jumps off the stream side rocks! both are crystal clear but the water temp is cool in early season.

it's no wonder Whiteface is frequently voted the best in the east.

i know this is a long post, but the area deserves it. 'sides i'm stuck at home as there's only a half day of school. the next few days and the rest of the season i'm gonna hit it hard.

[highpeaksdrifter]

Nice post Snowballs.

[Snowballs]

Thank You.

[CUskibum]

Amen to that. And please feel free to use my picture as your background. I was lucky to hit Whiteface on a beautiful day when I took that.

[Snowballs]

thanks CU.

[highpeaksdrifter]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

[tjf67]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

What do they think they are movie stars or something. WTF

[highpeaksdrifter]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

What do they think they are movie stars or something. WTF

You pavarazzi are all alike. :wink: I sent you a PM explaining what I was told about the reason. PM's don't get to the receiver as fast as a post to the forum.

[Jack the Ripper]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

What do they think they are movie stars or something. WTF

The pic was being linked to another site.......plus one person in the pic was a banned member and thus had to no say in the use of his likeness. If you're image can be posted, then you should be able to post on this site.

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[Jack the Ripper]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

Could you please remove it from the gallery as well? Thanks.

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[tjf67]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

Could you please remove it from the gallery as well? Thanks.

Seems bit like grade school. I removed it from the gallery.

[Jack the Ripper]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

Could you please remove it from the gallery as well? Thanks.

Seems bit like grade school. I removed it from the gallery.

Talk to ur boy FHW. He didn't like the fact it was being linked to another site....I can't blame him though. He couldn't voice his own opinion due to his banned status. What I'd like to know is who linked it to the tele tips site?

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[Snowballs]

INSERTING HUMOR>>>>


If you're image can be posted, then you should be able to post on this site.

ok. but on the Gore page, there's a picture of a fugative Gnome that's rather em-bare-a$$-ing for garden critters. i've yet to see him post any re-butt-als. although i've heard some cracks that would be like a slap on the cheeks. just sayin.

[NPN]

INSERTING HUMOR>>>>


If you're image can be posted, then you should be able to post on this site.

ok. but on the Gore page, there's a picture of a fugative Gnome that's rather em-bare-a$$-ing for garden critters. i've yet to see him post any re-butt-als. although i've heard some cracks that would be like a slap on the cheeks. just sayin.

Nice ( although I must say that moniker (sp? ) always freaks me out ).

[NPN]

I recently deleted a photo per the request of one of the photos subjects. This in no way should be viewed as censorship, I’m simply respecting the wishes of a person who was in it and had personal reasons why he didn’t want it on the Internet.

That is all.

Could you please remove it from the gallery as well? Thanks.

Seems bit like grade school. I removed it from the gallery.

Talk to ur boy FHW. He didn't like the fact it was being linked to another site....I can't blame him though. He couldn't voice his own opinion due to his banned status. What I'd like to know is who linked it to the tele tips site?

Damn, this almost makes it feel like the good ol' days, but do you think we can get a few more pics?

[Jack the Ripper]

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album64/Whiteface_home_screen.jpg

[NPN]

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album64/Whiteface_home_screen.jpg

Ahhhh, much better!

Where did you take that from?

[Jack the Ripper]

Where did you take that from?

Hardy road on my way in last Saturday. It's one of my favorites cause it's capturing the whole mountain. The new addition really makes the place seem twice as wide as it once did.

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album64/Whiteface_home_screen.jpg

[Danzilla]

Sweet pic - you don't happen to have a high res version do you?

[Jack the Ripper]

Sweet pic - you don't happen to have a high res version do you?

I took the photo with my blackberry so that's the only version I have. I have a digital camera but never bring the damn thing out.

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album64/Whiteface_home_screen.jpg

[Danzilla]

Bummer. I have a BB too and the picture quality is substandard. My wife has an LG Rumor that takes pictures almost as good as our camera. You would think RIM could put little better camera in their devices considering how expensive they are. I'll try to remember this camera this weekend and try to get some good shots.

D

[Jack the Ripper]

Bummer. I have a BB too and the picture quality is substandard. My wife has an LG Rumor that takes pictures almost as good as our camera. You would think RIM could put little better camera in their devices considering how expensive they are. I'll try to remember this camera this weekend and try to get some good shots.

D

Do you know how to zoom in and out when you are taking video on a blackberry?

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[NPN]

Where did you take that from?

Hardy road on my way in last Saturday. It's one of my favorites cause it's capturing the whole mountain. The new addition really makes the place seem twice as wide as it once did.

Agreed.

BTW, is that the view from your place?

[Jack the Ripper]

That was the view. That was taken about a half mile down hardy off springfield there's a old barn and behind that barn is that view

[NPN]

That was the view. That was taken about a half mile down hardy off springfield there's a old barn and behind that barn is that view

Okay, clearly it's time to buy the barn? Show me this spot if I survive the slice 'n dice.

[highpeaksdrifter]

From S4L
http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album66/FEB_2009_073.jpg

[CUskibum]

Wow that is really nice.

[DUST BLASTER]

hey HPD how did S4L get that shot? Climb a big tree at your place? Great Photo :D

[Jack the Ripper]

That was the view. That was taken about a half mile down hardy off springfield there's a old barn and behind that barn is that view

Okay, clearly it's time to buy the barn? Show me this spot if I survive the slice 'n dice.. Will do. When is the slice and dice? All will be well. No worries.

[highpeaksdrifter]

I'm supprised you can't make out any of Lookout Below.

It is a desktop worthy shot for sure.

[jimmer]

great photo.was wondering if any of that stuff skiers left,on the willy trail is skiable,looks like theres a ditch that could bring you back to the area,or mayb its allready been done.

[highpeaksdrifter]

great photo.was wondering if any of that stuff skiers left,on the willy trail is skiable,looks like theres a ditch that could bring you back to the area,or mayb its allready been done.

That's where the Sugar Valley Glades will be. It's going to be really nice.

[Jack the Ripper]

great photo.was wondering if any of that stuff skiers left,on the willy trail is skiable,looks like theres a ditch that could bring you back to the area,or mayb its allready been done.

That's where some glades are gonna go although looking over at it when on the Willy trail it's hard to tell where. Some nasty stuff still in there after all the blasting they did. BIG rocks and BIG drops.

[tjf67]

great photo.was wondering if any of that stuff skiers left,on the willy trail is skiable,looks like theres a ditch that could bring you back to the area,or mayb its allready been done.

That's where some glades are gonna go although looking over at it when on the Willy trail it's hard to tell where. Some nasty stuff still in there after all the blasting they did. BIG rocks and BIG drops.

I bet the entrances are going to be where they have the sings along it.

[CUskibum]

HPD where did you take this from? I'm assuming you took it.

I'm guessing a helicopter or hiking was involved.

[ssface]

Taken from a corporate jet passing by...

[Jack the Ripper]

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[highpeaksdrifter]

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[NPN]

That was the view. That was taken about a half mile down hardy off springfield there's a old barn and behind that barn is that view

Okay, clearly it's time to buy the barn? Show me this spot if I survive the slice 'n dice.. Will do. When is the slice and dice? All will be well. No worries.

Sorry, I missed this one. It was last Tuesday. All is well, and the doc even molded the cast around my pole so I was good to go as of last weekend.

Thanks for the thought.

[Jack the Ripper]

That was the view. That was taken about a half mile down hardy off springfield there's a old barn and behind that barn is that view

Okay, clearly it's time to buy the barn? Show me this spot if I survive the slice 'n dice.. Will do. When is the slice and dice? All will be well. No worries.

Sorry, I missed this one. It was last Tuesday. All is well, and the doc even molded the cast around my pole so I was good to go as of last weekend.

Thanks for the thought.

Great news. So I'll see you this weekend then?

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/SOD-in-da-Slides%21/100_0649.thumb.jpg

[NPN]

That was the view. That was taken about a half mile down hardy off springfield there's a old barn and behind that barn is that view

Okay, clearly it's time to buy the barn? Show me this spot if I survive the slice 'n dice.. Will do. When is the slice and dice? All will be well. No worries.

Sorry, I missed this one. It was last Tuesday. All is well, and the doc even molded the cast around my pole so I was good to go as of last weekend.

Thanks for the thought.

Great news. So I'll see you this weekend then?

You can bet the pets on it.

That one weekend off felt like a month.

[Jack the Ripper]

You can bet the pets on it. That one weekend off felt like a month.

I hear you. It felt weird last saturday being home.

[Jack the Ripper]

I like big bumps and I can not lie....

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[highpeaksdrifter]

Nice shots, LB was a blast. Where's the shots of the Wilie fence reconstruction?

[Jack the Ripper]

you must always include a pic in any message on this thread.....

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album64/meatfest_1.thumb.jpg

I didn't take those shots :twisted:

[highpeaksdrifter]

you must always include a pic in any message on this thread.....


New rule, but ok CS Glades looking up at the Approach entrance.

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album03/app_ent.jpg


I didn't take those shots :twisted:

Any shots uploaded to the internest are fair game, but may I suggest you tell where you got them and who took them whenever possible.

[Son of Drifter]

What truly separates whiteface from the rest is the dedication of its workers. We should thank the good people for getting the Wilmington trail ready for some of the best skiing on the mountain that day

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/safety-first/work_force.thumb.jpg

Workers like safety enforcement man

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/safety-first/safety_awareness_man.jpg

The finished product

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/safety-first/setting_fence.jpg

[highpeaksdrifter]

What truly separates whiteface from the rest is the dedication of its workers. We should thank the good people for getting the Wilmington trail ready for some of the best skiing on the mountain that day

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/safety-first/setting_fence.jpg

It kinda looks like the Great Wall of China. No Mongols are going to invade Whiteface from Wilmington that's for sure.

http://www.altiusdirectory.com/Arts/images/great_wall_china_photo_gov_2.jpg

[highpeaksdrifter]

TJF was a mountain goat climbing up and down the rocks untangling the net. I can’t believe some guys didn’t want to throw him a rope and leave him down there. :wink: :lol:

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[NPN]

Thanks to the M's, this is getting GOOD!

[Jack the Ripper]

Thanks to the M's, this is getting GOOD!

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/safety-first/work_force.thumb.jpg

In an effort to keep this threads pimp hand strong try and include a pic (even recycled if need be) in every post.

[NPN]

Thanks to the M's, this is getting GOOD!

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/safety-first/work_force.thumb.jpg

In an effort to keep this threads pimp hand strong try and include a pic (even recycled if need be) in every post.

Sorry, you're absolutely right, I dropped the ball, but since you've put me on the spot this is all I've got ( even though it's a little off subject ):

http://www.snowbird.com/video/mobilrider

[highpeaksdrifter]

From the WF website - great shot

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album03/potd.jpg

[nyspnypd]

From the WF website - great shot

http://whitefacelakeplacidinfo.com/photos/potd.jpg

That is!

[campgottagopee]

From the WF website - great shot

http://whitefacelakeplacidinfo.com/photos/potd.jpg

DANG!!!! That's cool

[Jack the Ripper]

From the WF website - great shot

http://forums.skiadk.com/albums/album03/potd.jpg

The High Peaks at their finest. You're not getting a shot like this at gore.