Armtron2000 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I imagine the Beast should be much better come this weekend. I believe they got a solid amount of snow on Monday and with the cold temps, the snow making should be going at full steam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Robin, are you back at Beast? Any idea, what's up with the Wildnerness Quad? It's was down all last season. Will anyone be out Sunday? I'm thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorse Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 I called Customer Service on Thursday. They said it would be running "this season". That's as specific as they could be. Better contact person needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) Went today with Mrs Buggs. I expected mid winter condish but it was pretty hard and there were many cookies about. Its getting harder to come back each season, at 55 Im starting to wonder if I will make it to 60. I need to keep in mind its still before Christmas and there has not been significant snow fall yet but man my legs were chirping at me. I was speaking with the owners and they said they still have not gotten to peak output capacity from the snow making system but expect to be full on by next week. Also heard they got the parts for that down lift and it will start turning by Christmas week. Edited December 17, 2017 by Bobby Buggs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armtron2000 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 I'm not working there. We just have not had the cold weather we need for solid snowmaking, the last week or so has been pretty decent. Any time Berkshire East opens well before christmas time is usually rough and kinda like a bonus. I think once things are in full swing and with the new trail, the carving will only get better! All I need to do is get a decent carving board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armtron2000 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 So I stopped by the BEast yesterday and was very impressed. The rain has not seemed to do much damage. The whole width of lower comp was groomed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorse Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 I'm planning to be there on Sunday ! (1/7). Come on out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armtron2000 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 I will have just gotten back from Scotland. So depending on energy levels, I may try to get up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Anyone ride the Beast recently? It's been consistently cold so I'm hoping full coverage... maybe up for a short visit soon if conditions are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 I was there on Sunday and it was very good carving conditions. Big Chief, War Dance, and Exhibition were all excellent. Snow was packed firm and the groom was spot on. It was cold and windy. I stayed away from Competition due to SL event most of the day. The Wilderness Quad was finally spinning and the West Lodge was open and serving hot food. The new trails didn't have much coverage so I stayed away. Hemlock wasn't open yet, but they were blowing tons of snow on it. I expect with the snow coming tomorrow, this weekend they should be nearly 100% open. I'm thinking about going back Sunday or Saturday. Undecided which day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Great to hear! Those are my favorite runs. Hope to be out soon. Thanks for the report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorse Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm on (+1) for Sunday. Let's GO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Me too for Sunday! It's supposed to be warm and sunny. Let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armtron2000 Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'll most likely be there as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorse Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 GREAT !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorse Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Great to see you lafcadio, Armtron and Brian on Sunday! Excellent conditions despite the chill on the hill. Anyone thinking about this Monday, MLK day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armtron2000 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 It was an awesome day indeed! I sadly will be headed north on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I have to work on Monday. Thinking about coming out Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hoping to get up there Sunday and Monday. Not sure what to expect Sunday with the forecast calling for a plunge in temperature... frozen slush? How bad is it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorse Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Well... Sunday could work too! Keep posting plans. I'm praying for a quick recovery from the rain storm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 I’ve decided to stay local tomorrow so count me out for Sunday. Please send an update on conditions if you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Exhibition was a mess. More people than I've seen at the Beast ever, thin coverage in the middle, no coverage on either side. Lots of small rocks in the snow. Frozen puddles. Snow guns sitting right on the run, but turned off. If I were management, those would have been blasting nonstop the second it dropped below 28 degrees or so on Saturday to repair the damage from the rainy warm weather. Just blow snow in piles on the uncovered sides of the run and after closing, push the piles out on the rest of the run. I hope tomorrow is better, but given the lack of snowmaking, I'm not sure how it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armtron2000 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 That is disappointing. Hopefully they are making snow now. Because of the rain, I'll be at Stratton tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 I decided to stay local today and went to Crotched in NH. Similarly disappointing. It was a frustrating combination of terrible snow quality (read "ice, rocks, and dirt") and crazy crowded. Of the two groomed runs (one Blue, one Green), the Blue had gates set for the race team. At least the snow guns were all on at full force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armtron2000 Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Gosh darn rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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