DaveVT is Dave Packie. One of the original builder at Stowe, Waterbury and now Northfield.What a gong show. Who is DaveVt?
DaveVT is Dave Packie. One of the original builder at Stowe, Waterbury and now Northfield.What a gong show. Who is DaveVt?
If you want to read until you get a headache, go to https://forums.mtbr.com/vermont-new-hampshire-maine/
What a gong show. Who is DaveVt?
hey JBP , the article says a David Packie is the one requesting an investigation into the Act250 , is that **** ?
Totally not getting what is happening on mtbr.com - Dave Packie is apparently canceling threads but - they are all on internet archives. Can go back as far as a mtbr.co thread about 130mm stems and DaveVT posting in it to slander a house in Hyde Park. He even asked if I was reading Dr. Seuss and taking Acid, then suggested other books to read if I find the time. Kind of curious now about this Acid thing though - feel like I should go hang out at a Tower Records.DaveVT is Dave Packie. One of the original builder at Stowe, Waterbury and now Northfield.
It has certainly been some interesting reading...Totally not getting what is happening on mtbr.com - Dave Packie is apparently canceling threads but - they are all on internet archives. Can go back as far as a mtbr.co thread about 130mm stems and DaveVT posting in it to slander a house in Hyde Park. He even asked if I was reading Dr. Seuss and taking Acid, then suggested other books to read if I find the time. Kind of curious now about this Acid thing though - feel like I should go hang out at a Tower Records.
Like watching dysfunctional neighbors fight.It has certainly been some interesting reading...
It has certainly been some interesting reading...
Have not read the latest but had to check email during an afternoon ride today and, the anti-establishment crusader has decided to update this manifesto-d' poo-poo caca. Am actually somewhat frightened, given what dis-associative traits have been put on display there. Last 'big reveal' was having had 'friends' in elected office in Montpelier and - this is someone from New Jersey... at best this diatribe is yet-to-be-identified Gerrymandering since rouge and retaining tactic for personal-politic.Like watching dysfunctional neighbors fight.
What sort of terrain do you prefer?Well this is all a bit disheartening. Sad to see what was once a great trail system mired in this controversy.
Was thinking of heading up to VT with my bro sometime this summer for a long weekend of riding too. Where should I target @johnbryanpeters that has enough stuff for 3 or so full days?
Technical trail riding. I dont have an affinity for jumps, big drops, or built up trails, I prefer natural terrain with technical climbing and descending.What sort of terrain do you prefer?
Thinking...Technical trail riding. I dont have an affinity for jumps, big drops, or built up trails, I prefer natural terrain with technical climbing and descending.
Millstone's allegedly suffering from too many people these days...Millstone
Perry Hill
Cady Hill and Adams Camp
QuebecWell this is all a bit disheartening. Sad to see what was once a great trail system mired in this controversy.
Was thinking of heading up to VT with my bro sometime this summer for a long weekend of riding too. Where should I target @johnbryanpeters that has enough stuff for 3 or so full days?
Millstone
Perry Hill
Cady Hill and Adams Camp
I need to get my ass north this year...Second on Perry Hill (Waterbury)
Mad River Valley (Waitsfield)
STAB, Ascutney (Brownsville)
Green Mountain Trails (Pittsfield)
edit: Oh and, yeah, above all those, Quebec.
You should, really!I need to get my ass north this year...
Ditto.I need to get my ass north this year...
Did they at all say why?Ditto.
I haven’t been north since CA customs gave us epic hassle, ultimately turning away 3 trucks of guys, on a bromont trip years ago.
One guy had a 20yo misdemeanor.Did they at all say why?
Once those Canucks are swearing in Jamaican, a good indicator to get your food-tray to the garbage can and mosey.I once got detained for 2 hours hiking from Glacier NP into Waterton Park just to take the ferry back into the US. Got screamed at an was only asked questions about my finances. Had a difficult to aquire permit, ferry tickets that showed exactly what my plans were. Was a rather strange experience.
My numerous trips crossing into Windsor were delightfully friendly. I think the lesson here is that there are some Canadians who are assholes.
Take her to Thunder. Their green trail is much newb friendlier and more fun than Highland's.Ugh without parking on darling hill road that sucks. Like probably not worth literally driving past 2 lift access parks to get there. I just have to convince my wife highland isn't scary.
Cranmore Mt got a new bike park going.I was thinking of Sunapee, they just opened last year and look pretty mellow. Highland is nice because it's under an hour away.
Kebs?Seems shit hit the fan again in KT this past weekend. Kebs were out in full force applying good trail etiquette.
Thanks, I sort of guessed that, but...Québécois.
I saw bad etiquette there before strava was even invented. Don't blame a shitty app for disrespectful people. I'll never forget the time I was yelled on a two way trail while I was traveling uphill, or the spandex clad homies who don't even grunt out a hello as they rip by.Thanks, I sort of guessed that, but...
Jackass riders are not restricted to a country, province, or state.
Overall, the proportion of riders/hikers/whatever that use but neither respect nor contribute is very high.
Strava and all the rest of the e-competition crap should be destroyed.
I agree that bad behavior existed before e-masturbation, but the apps have amplified the problem significantly.I saw bad etiquette there before strava was even invented. Don't blame a shitty app for disrespectful people. I'll never forget the time I was yelled on a two way trail while I was traveling uphill, or the spandex clad homies who don't even grunt out a hello as they rip by.
As will "bicycles" with motors.I agree that bad behavior existed before e-masturbation, but the apps have amplified the problem significantly.
After 5 weeks out west I can positively attest that 'we' are specials...Thanks, I sort of guessed that, but...
Jackass riders are not restricted to a country, province, or state.
Overall, the proportion of riders/hikers/whatever that use but neither respect nor contribute is very high.
Strava and all the rest of the e-competition crap should be destroyed.