trailertrash Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Mt snow = Nov 25th. Killington = Nov 8th. Sugarloav = Nov 17th. Jay Peak = Nov 20th. Okemo = Nov 12th. any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschurman Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Bretton Woods is looking to try for November 6th Wow! That would be this weekend. I don't think so but maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Tentative dates: Loon....Nov. 24 Waterville...Nov. 20 Crap, that's coming up very soon!! I gotta spend less time reading Bomber and more time with pre-season training on my excercise bike. It's chilly up here right now--mid 30's--so I hope the ski areas are testing their snowguns. The upcoming forecast for Friday is a chance of 1-3" in the NH mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Holy $#@*!!!! We'll see how things pan out but here's a news update: Channel 7 weather out of Boston just said Jay Peak, Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Wildcat may get up to 4-8"!!!! Cannon, Killington, and other NH mountains may see 3-6"!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Ya sure. I went to Killington once for a Nov. 11 opener. Completely shredded the bases on my skiis. I remember there were actually 2 inch diameter steel cables exposed on the runs. You should see what a steel cable does to your base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Does anybody but me think it's stupid and pointless to waste all that money blowing snow just so resorts can say they open in November? I mean really, usually it all goes down the river in a freak December or January thaw, and the riding in November and early December is a joke anyway. They should save their November snowmaking budget for later in the year, for a "rainy day" fund (literally) or to just keep the slopes nice and buff for the <i>real</i> season - January through March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I think the resorts can justify it as a marketing/advertising gimmick that creates buzz for the upcoming season. They are definitely taking risks, but heck--I'm pretty excited to have the opportunity of going boarding in just a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 ttrash, etc, Kton needs 2 days of cold weather to get top to bottom at Superstar. As you know, the All for One pass makes it worth trekking up to VT for some token turns. If this happens, and it's chillin' right now I'm up for making a run to Kmart on Monday 10/8. http://www.killington.com/summer/fallphotogallery.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Jack, it's all about filling the hotel rooms and restaurants. The resorts don't actually care if you ski or ride. They just want you spending money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 The sooner we get some snow down, the sooner my atheletes can get to training, find their timing, and be prepared for competition. needless to say, this helps get to nationals and beyond. but we need snow before any of this happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Killington is blasting snow right now and Sunday River is projected to open 11/12-- check this out: Tin Mountain Round Up Saturday Nov 13 - Sunday Nov 14 We're making a mountain of canned food for a good cause. Please help local area food banks prepare for the holidays and the long winter head, while enjoying a great day of skiing and riding in the process. Bring three cans of food to Sunday River on Nov 13-14 and you can purchase a lift ticket for just $20. Lift ticket must be used on that day only. Check in at the Welcome Center at South Ridge Base Lodge. Call 800-543-2SKI with any questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 SNOWMAKING IS STILL UNDERWAY! OPENING DAY NOW SLATED FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 9! Unfortunately, the weather in the last 24 hours and the near-term forecast have not cooperated with our efforts and have affected our ability to get open with a truly quality product on Monday. In the interest of providing you, our guest, with the best possible conditions, we have moved our opening day back by one day. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Think Snow! Gusting to 60 mph now in Boston ! Hello Moto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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