I usually head up to ride right before the snowstorm hits here in the NE. It can sometimes be messy on the roads, but you are rewarded with a nice powder day. Over the years and especially after corporate takeovers of local ski mountains, I am amazed by the lack of terrain that is open? 14 inches of fresh snow should be ridden and packed down! Instead, they try to keep everyone on the same runs, usually ones that have some sort of base I guess? Maybe I am getting old, but I remember skiing and riding when there used to be rocks, marked by orange bamboo pole, and even bare grass spots on runs that were open. Not to mention, removal of the trail and lift status board either at the base or lift line so you can plan your runs? Now they have some App for that! I hate having to take my phone out of my jacket when I am riding.