Sunday River 3-15, 16, 17 2004

Joshua · Mar 17, 2004, 10:26 PM

As promised, I went up to Sunday River Sunday night for a 3 night 2 day stretch.

Left Sunday afternoon a little bumbed because of the weather, and arrived to light snow. One inch fell overnight and me and my buddy were firsts on the mountain Monday morning

Monday: Warm at the base, windy at the top. Some packed powder, but mostly frozen granular. The mountain had some good bases but the harsh winter was showing its ugly face. Even with the inch of snow, things were icy at the top. Also got into a little trouble as my friend and I ducked a rope on a closed trail and got caught when we went back up the lift. Ski Patrol was waiting and wrote our names down. He was nice, and we felt stupid breaking the rules on the second run. All in all, a fun day. Not too warm or cold, and trials were fast.

Tuesday: Temps dropped fast Monday night and I knew things would be icy the next morning. Talk of a storm was all about, and my friend and I decided that first tracks were not going to be special so we skied half a day. It was icy and skied off, not very fun. We behaved and it was still better than being at work

Wednesday: It started snowing about 11pm and when we woke up there was about 3 inches. We knew the storm was going to the south, but it didn't stop tons of people from coming up the night before with hopes of a foot of snow. Yeah right. We had first tracks with fresh powder and it was very nice. Light snow was falling, 5 new trials opened and we had a blast for three hours in 30 degree temps and powder. After we ran out of freshies, we hopped in our car and came back to Mass, only to see Mount Snow 12+. Oh well, so be it.

Sunday River is beautiful, well groomed, nice people, and good food at the Matterhorn. Prices on the mountain are out of control.

Happy St. Patty's day to you all!!!

Joshua

uphillklimber · Mar 18, 2004, 5:47 AM

How was the dining at the Matterhorn? I guess I'm asking for details about the variety of food on the menu, the flavor of what you had (On mountain food is so bland at the River), the demographics of the crowd, what music was playing? We haven't eaten there, yet. Is this a young party place, or an old fogy place ar family place.

We're thinking we'll try Attitash this weekend. We keep getting promised snow at the River, but it sounds like there ain't too much happening in that department. From what you are relating, it's just about like we had last weekend. And yes, it is better than a day of work!

Joshua · Mar 18, 2004, 11:52 AM

It is a steak house, and it was DELICIOUS!!! It is pricey, but the portions are HUGE!! There is a separate bar area that had nice music. The crowd was mixed, adults, young kids, etc.

I had the primie rib, a 12oz cut with garlic mashed potatos. It was awesome.

They also have brick oven pizza that seemed popular, and the inside was covered with old skiing stuff.

**Greg** · Mar 18, 2004, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua

They also have brick oven pizza that seemed popular, and the inside was covered with old skiing stuff.

Doesn't that make the pizza hard to chew?

Lame joke. Sorry, I couldn't resist...

Joshua · Mar 18, 2004, 11:59 AM

HA HA

bigbog · Mar 25, 2004, 5:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua

They also have brick oven pizza that seemed popular, and the inside was covered with old skiing stuff.

Doesn't that make the pizza hard to chew?

Lame joke. Sorry, I couldn't resist...

Greg....it may be lame, but it's the best so far!

Uphill,
FWIW, I've ALWAYS found the Weekdays/nights bring out the diehard skiers who are more fun.....particularly in powder_day weather....with non-diehards working

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Mar 17, 2004, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joshua Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 393	Sunday River 3-15, 16, 17 2004 As promised, I went up to Sunday River Sunday night for a 3 night 2 day stretch. Left Sunday afternoon a little bumbed because of the weather, and arrived to light snow. One inch fell overnight and me and my buddy were firsts on the mountain Monday morning Monday: Warm at the base, windy at the top. Some packed powder, but mostly frozen granular. The mountain had some good bases but the harsh winter was showing its ugly face. Even with the inch of snow, things were icy at the top. Also got into a little trouble as my friend and I ducked a rope on a closed trail and got caught when we went back up the lift. Ski Patrol was waiting and wrote our names down. He was nice, and we felt stupid breaking the rules on the second run. All in all, a fun day. Not too warm or cold, and trials were fast. Tuesday: Temps dropped fast Monday night and I knew things would be icy the next morning. Talk of a storm was all about, and my friend and I decided that first tracks were not going to be special so we skied half a day. It was icy and skied off, not very fun. We behaved and it was still better than being at work Wednesday: It started snowing about 11pm and when we woke up there was about 3 inches. We knew the storm was going to the south, but it didn't stop tons of people from coming up the night before with hopes of a foot of snow. Yeah right. We had first tracks with fresh powder and it was very nice. Light snow was falling, 5 new trials opened and we had a blast for three hours in 30 degree temps and powder. After we ran out of freshies, we hopped in our car and came back to Mass, only to see Mount Snow 12+. Oh well, so be it. Sunday River is beautiful, well groomed, nice people, and good food at the Matterhorn. Prices on the mountain are out of control. Happy St. Patty's day to you all!!! Joshua

Mar 18, 2004, 5:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
uphillklimber Pico Mountain, Vermont Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,181	How was the dining at the Matterhorn? I guess I'm asking for details about the variety of food on the menu, the flavor of what you had (On mountain food is so bland at the River), the demographics of the crowd, what music was playing? We haven't eaten there, yet. Is this a young party place, or an old fogy place ar family place. We're thinking we'll try Attitash this weekend. We keep getting promised snow at the River, but it sounds like there ain't too much happening in that department. From what you are relating, it's just about like we had last weekend. And yes, it is better than a day of work! __________________ lovin life, Bob "My helmet is my LAST line of defense, not my first."

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Mar 18, 2004, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Joshua Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 393	It is a steak house, and it was DELICIOUS!!! It is pricey, but the portions are HUGE!! There is a separate bar area that had nice music. The crowd was mixed, adults, young kids, etc. I had the primie rib, a 12oz cut with garlic mashed potatos. It was awesome. They also have brick oven pizza that seemed popular, and the inside was covered with old skiing stuff.

Mar 18, 2004, 11:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Joshua Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 393	HA HA