Western Mass, Skinner Mt.

[HC Rc Guy]

Okay, I'll start it off for ole Mass. Want to start up some GTGs this spring at Skinner, so far it's just been myself and sw500mag going, and it's really relaxed and very quiet when we go after work. Lots of good spots for 2.2s, trail rigs, and some super spots. I'll post up some pics of last fall.

There is also Mt. Tom in Holyoke

[51WillysJeep]

Never heard of "Skinner Mt.", but I'm in Central Mass ( outside of Worcester..) I'd like to get together with some people and go wheelin' I've got a mini track at the house, but I want to check out more places..!!"thumbsup"

[custumrig]

wheres Skinner Mt
im 15 is that to young
and i live around Concord
working on a wheely king trail build

[JamboreeTJ]

I'm just north of Albany, NY and I 1:1 wheel several spots in Western Mass. Pittsfield, Blandford, Adams, etc. There would be good R/C action in many of these places with a short walk or wheel in then small crawl.

[HC Rc Guy]

wheres Skinner Mt
im 15 is that to young
and i live around Concord
working on a wheely king trail build

Hey custumrig, age isn't the point (of course you should get mom or dad involved)

Skinner is located in South Hadley, it's a haul from Concord. I'd check your local state parks first, gotta be something out there first.

[HC Rc Guy]

okay a few reposted pics from last fall...now is it spring yet?

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%20Park/skinner6.jpg
lots of different terrain
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%20Park/skinner8.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%20Park/skinner4.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%20Park/skinner3.jpg

[Larson627]

Im from the pittsfeild area (Hinsdale) and I know of a few good places but they arent that big. Western Mass GTG's in the spring definitely a good idea though "thumbsup"

South Hadley isnt too far of a drive for me either

[HC Rc Guy]

Larson, sounds like a plan! the more the better! Skinner is kinda on my way home from work, so it's great for me. Weekend can be a little busy at the top, but good for spectators. Last fall the rangers were pretty good about it and never gave us hassles, of course there were only two of us.....

[Larson627]

Nice looking forward to spring! "thumbsup"

[suckfish]

Hey HC count me in , you know me i'm always up for crawling.."thumbsup"

[HC Rc Guy]

Hey HC count me in , you know me i'm always up for crawling.."thumbsup"

Yo Bob,

Did you check out the indoor crawling at Madness? Is it decent? How large did they make it?

[suckfish]

Yo Bob,

Did you check out the indoor crawling at Madness? Is it decent? How large did they make it?
unfortunatley they are goingat a snails pace.. but I will keep ya updated.. 8)

[HC Rc Guy]

Hey all,

Drove by from work yesterday. Skinner is open from 10am to 4pm right now. The road seems plowed. More after.

[Gimpy00Wang]

Keep us posted on Skinner!

- Chris

[HC Rc Guy]

Bad news. Road not open until Mid April when the snow melts on the north side.....:-(

[HC Rc Guy]

Mountain is open 10-8pm. It will cost you on the Weekends.

Bring bug spray!!!

Here's a few more from last year
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%20Park/skinner11.jpg
nose bleed
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%20Park/skinner9.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/skinnerview1.jpg
obligatory art shot
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Rock1articulates.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/youcanmakeit.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/yourturn.jpg
and this year....
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%202008/Rock-1Mayhem.jpg

[RCMFMaxxMan]

wow what a great spot! great view too and the rock looks awesome. I always prefer formations over boulder fields. Too bad I don't live anywhere close to massachusetts. I would love to live in that house/building. does anyone live there or is it like an information center thing?

[HC Rc Guy]

I would love to live in that house/building. does anyone live there or is it like an information center thing?

It's closer to a museum now. Cool place really, sometimes during the summer they have tiny concerts there. It's called the Summit House I think? Catchy...

[HC Rc Guy]

Welcome to Skinner Eric!! This is a custom made tuber!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%202008/hotflashjrTuber1Medium.jpg
and another
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%202008/flashtuber2Medium.jpg
Rock-1 again...didn't take any of the AX10, pics get boring after a while...
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Skinner%202008/Rock-1newmeatsMedium.jpg

[emaxxjeremy]

when is the next gtg at skinner mt?

[pvtjrt01550]

another central mass crawler here. that spot looks killer...thank god for glaciers

[94line-xyota]

any of you guys check out the mabell trail in the nothhampton area
it is a popular area for full sized rigs, was up there with my friend in his jeep(the day before he rolled it):-( and i had my ax10 along for the ride and had a blast but forgot a camera. so the only pics i have are not good crawling shots but are just a couple of ordinary pics
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg172/94line-xyota/crawler2003.jpg

[Skull1313]

It is called the summit house. I've been there alot as a kid. just bought a Axial Artr. Threw my electronics from my stampede vxl into it. pretty wild. I have a couple of buddies who have crawlers too. need to go check out skinner mtn sometime in the spring.

[HC Rc Guy]

Yeah, you missed a comp that CTcrawler put on in the summer. It was a blast!! First one ever there, so we didn't really have time to look for the best runs. It's a great place! Tell your buddies, and we'll see you in the spring!

[Skull1313]

NNNNNNIIIIIIIICCCCCCCEEEEEEE. Can't wait. Thinking of building one (Course) in my back yard. mmmmmmm wheels turning mmmmmm.

[Mudtracker]

NNNNNNIIIIIIIICCCCCCCEEEEEEE. Can't wait. Thinking of building one (Course) in my back yard. mmmmmmm wheels turning mmmmmm.

Just build it in your basement, its too cold outside :badger:

[Skull1313]

Cant. have wifes bead studio and my airbrushing shop in basement. soon to b vinyl graphics:)

[HC Rc Guy]

Haven't checked to see if it's open yet (should be if not already). But who would be up for a GTG at Skinner? Just a fun day, nothing comp based. I'll find out tomorrow if it's open. the road to the top sometimes is closed for a long time due to ice and then cleanup.

[HC Rc Guy]

The road opened last week! open 7 days till 8pm

Hope to make it up soon!

[51WillysJeep]

Hey John, I'm DOWN..! just let me know when and where to meet ya..! "thumbsup"

[HC Rc Guy]

Hey John, I'm DOWN..! just let me know when and where to meet ya..! "thumbsup"

will do buddy!!

[51WillysJeep]

Hey John -Looking forward to getting the "Troop" up on the Mt. tomorrow..!! :mrgreen::mrgreen: Hope the rain holds off, long enough to take some KILLER video.. Pics will also be posted shortly thereafter..!!

[HC Rc Guy]

Skinner Mountain has been blessed :mrgreen: to be crawled on by none other than "CLAMPY" oh....and wait, the K-10 Adventure build, not to mention the Slick Sami, and the Rock truggy to boot!! What a day........!!!! Many pictures, many videos, many on-lookers, many good times!! You'll have to wait a bit to get some of these pics up...stay tuned!!

We're working on it!!

[Robbob]

subscribed so I can keep up with the next date "thumbsup"

FB is always ready and Big Tex should be up for runs by next weekend.

[HC Rc Guy]

Here's some video from the last adventure....

remember this spot...it caused alot of grief at the last comp. I was just happy I could make it up this time...no gates to hit though.
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/2009%20skinner/?action=view&current=Rockstar1.flv

Awesome Clampy vids
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/2009%20skinner/?action=view&current=ClampyProvesit.flv
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/2009%20skinner/?action=view&current=Clampy1.flv

The impressive K-10, this thing can crawler no problem...
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/2009%20skinner/?action=view&current=K10tothetop.flv

Clampy coming at ya!! Look out for that huge foot!
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/2009%20skinner/?action=view&current=Bigfoot.flv

did I mention it can get windy up there?
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/2009%20skinner/?action=view&current=TheKeys.flv

[HC Rc Guy]

finally heading back up today! Weather around here, along with schedule has been crazy!

[51WillysJeep]

finally heading back up today! Weather around here, along with schedule has been crazy!

SO..Wheres the pics and video John..?? :mrgreen::mrgreen: