Did the CCW loop. Starting to get dusty in the ski area.  This is an unusual ride because you are mostly by yourself on the entire climb and then hit the summit house and the gondola crowd is there. Nothing wrong with that - just be ready for the crowds.  If it is in season you can get food at the top($$-table seating) and you can get FREE water at the "filling station" near the rest rooms.  It's a hot climb so be ready for that.  Might be my imagination but some of the Northway Trail ruts seem to have been opened up and widened a little - or else I was having an awesome climbing day(sadly, not the case).