Sunday River 1/9/07

Edd · Jan 10, 2007, 4:43 AM

Date(s) Skied: 1/9/07

Resort or Ski Area: Sunday River

Conditions: Seen better

Trip Report: After they picked up a few inches yesterday combined with snowmaking temps I was thinking it was going to be pretty good. They must have caught some rain last night because a number of trails were in worse shape than a week ago. There was snowmaking on Ecstacy, Southpaw, the top of Right stuff, Lazy River, Risky Business, and you could tell they were blowing over at Jordon Bowl

Usually Escapade is a trail they take vey good care of. Today it was bumpy hardpack and it tossed me around like never before. Good runs included the Airglow and Northern Lights, both choppy but skiable. Also Upper Punch to Monday Morning was decent. Sunday Punch was similar to Escapade. The Right Stuff had been blown on the night before and was pretty good, but they roped it off halfway through the day; can't imagine why. The top of American Express had a fair amount of manmade but the lower half was dicey, very thin with rock hard bumps. Lazy River and Risky Business were nice to ski if you can deal with snowguns.

Which brings me to Cascades. When I've gone this year (9x), there's been race training nearly every time. That's a great trail and I want to ski it more. As a passholder, I'm getting fed up. I know nobody cares, I'm just bitching.

We skied from about 9:30 to 2:30. At lunch my buddy noticed we have the same size boots so we swapped skis (his are Vokyl 5 stars, mine Dynastar 4800s). I'm skiing with no poles because my wrist is broken; that, combined with tough conditions and his slightly longer unfamiliar skis, made me feel wildly out of control at times. We switched back after 3-4 runs. I miss my poles.

Weather ranged from 5 minute snow squalls to bright sunshine. This went on all day.

Bob R · Jan 10, 2007, 8:02 AM

Edd it is what is is. Thankx for the report. The River makes the effort in my opinion. Not sure what more we can ask. Frustration is in the air. Aurora is where I spend my time. Looks like you had fun over there.

salsgang · Jan 10, 2007, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the Post Edd - Newbie on the forum here. Thinking of taking my family up to Sunday River Saturday. We are "advanced novice - beginning intermediate" skiers... sticking to Green and easy Blue runs... will probably stick in the North Peak area. Do you think the conditions are appropriate for our type of skiing... or should we wait until they get a good storm? Or maybe good snowmaking temps the rest of the week will help? Thanks for any info you can provide.

**bvibert** · Jan 10, 2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsgang

Thanks for the Post Edd - Newbie on the forum here. Thinking of taking my family up to Sunday River Saturday. We are "advanced novice - beginning intermediate" skiers... sticking to Green and easy Blue runs... will probably stick in the North Peak area. Do you think the conditions are appropriate for our type of skiing... or should we wait until they get a good storm? Or maybe good snowmaking temps the rest of the week will help? Thanks for any info you can provide.

Welcome to the forums salsgang. You might want to try asking your question in the General Skiing and Boarding Forum. I think you'll get more responses...

salsgang · Jan 10, 2007, 11:00 AM

Tx for the tip bvibert...

aveski2000 · Jan 10, 2007, 2:45 PM

I'm heading up on Friday. It has to be better than last Sunday.

thaller1 · Jan 10, 2007, 3:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsgang

Thanks for the Post Edd - Newbie on the forum here. Thinking of taking my family up to Sunday River Saturday. We are "advanced novice - beginning intermediate" skiers... sticking to Green and easy Blue runs... will probably stick in the North Peak area. Do you think the conditions are appropriate for our type of skiing... or should we wait until they get a good storm? Or maybe good snowmaking temps the rest of the week will help? Thanks for any info you can provide.

I skied yesterday and can say the conditions have improved tremendously ... we had a wonderful day! Dreammaker and Escapade are in very good shape (North Peak).. Northern Lights was dreamy on Aurora and some of the green/ blue on Barker is getting a new coating right now. American Express and Risky are also newly coated in snow.

I say, 'go for it'..it's only getting better from here with fantastic snow making weather.. I can't wait for Saturday myself!! It's FINALLY winter!!! WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

aveski2000 · Jan 12, 2007, 11:08 PM

Really good conditions on Friday. Mostly packed powder. A little slick in places, but an unbelievabe change from last Sunday.

Edd · Jan 12, 2007, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaller1

I skied yesterday and can say the conditions have improved tremendously ... we had a wonderful day! Dreammaker and Escapade are in very good shape (North Peak).. Northern Lights was dreamy on Aurora and some of the green/ blue on Barker is getting a new coating right now. American Express and Risky are also newly coated in snow.

I say, 'go for it'..it's only getting better from here with fantastic snow making weather.. I can't wait for Saturday myself!! It's FINALLY winter!!! WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

No offense intended, but do you work for Sunday River? Nobody supports SR more than I do, but Escapade was in miserable shape that day. Just wondering; I assume people read these TRs to get the facts.

Jan 10, 2007, 4:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Edd Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 178	Sunday River 1/9/07 Date(s) Skied: 1/9/07 Resort or Ski Area: Sunday River Conditions: Seen better Trip Report: After they picked up a few inches yesterday combined with snowmaking temps I was thinking it was going to be pretty good. They must have caught some rain last night because a number of trails were in worse shape than a week ago. There was snowmaking on Ecstacy, Southpaw, the top of Right stuff, Lazy River, Risky Business, and you could tell they were blowing over at Jordon Bowl Usually Escapade is a trail they take vey good care of. Today it was bumpy hardpack and it tossed me around like never before. Good runs included the Airglow and Northern Lights, both choppy but skiable. Also Upper Punch to Monday Morning was decent. Sunday Punch was similar to Escapade. The Right Stuff had been blown on the night before and was pretty good, but they roped it off halfway through the day; can't imagine why. The top of American Express had a fair amount of manmade but the lower half was dicey, very thin with rock hard bumps. Lazy River and Risky Business were nice to ski if you can deal with snowguns. Which brings me to Cascades. When I've gone this year (9x), there's been race training nearly every time. That's a great trail and I want to ski it more. As a passholder, I'm getting fed up. I know nobody cares, I'm just bitching. We skied from about 9:30 to 2:30. At lunch my buddy noticed we have the same size boots so we swapped skis (his are Vokyl 5 stars, mine Dynastar 4800s). I'm skiing with no poles because my wrist is broken; that, combined with tough conditions and his slightly longer unfamiliar skis, made me feel wildly out of control at times. We switched back after 3-4 runs. I miss my poles. Weather ranged from 5 minute snow squalls to bright sunshine. This went on all day.

Jan 10, 2007, 8:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bob R Sunday River Feb 27 2008 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashua NH, Campton NH, Sunday River Posts: 7,021	Edd it is what is is. Thankx for the report. The River makes the effort in my opinion. Not sure what more we can ask. Frustration is in the air. Aurora is where I spend my time. Looks like you had fun over there. __________________ Skiing is my addiction. Need a condo in the southern White mountain region?. http://nh.craigslist.org:80/apa/895368489.html

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Jan 10, 2007, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
salsgang Boyz on Old Speck July 2008 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Coastal Maine Posts: 156	Thanks for the Post Edd - Newbie on the forum here. Thinking of taking my family up to Sunday River Saturday. We are "advanced novice - beginning intermediate" skiers... sticking to Green and easy Blue runs... will probably stick in the North Peak area. Do you think the conditions are appropriate for our type of skiing... or should we wait until they get a good storm? Or maybe good snowmaking temps the rest of the week will help? Thanks for any info you can provide.

Jan 10, 2007, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
salsgang Boyz on Old Speck July 2008 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Coastal Maine Posts: 156	Tx for the tip bvibert...

Jan 10, 2007, 2:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
aveski2000 http://www.ragemtb.com/mainiacs/ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 106	I'm heading up on Friday. It has to be better than last Sunday.

Jan 12, 2007, 11:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
aveski2000 http://www.ragemtb.com/mainiacs/ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 106	Really good conditions on Friday. Mostly packed powder. A little slick in places, but an unbelievabe change from last Sunday.