Sugarbush AlpineZone Day: Friday, 3/21/08

KingM · Mar 20, 2008, 3:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcunni

any know if Sugarbush considers this a holiday weekend and if so, would lifts open @ 8 AM tomorrow instead of the regular weekday 9 AM?

Almost certainly they will be starting at 9:00.

Noski dropped off the cookies today. They look good, and I've been tempted (but refraining) to dip into them.

riverc0il · Mar 20, 2008, 4:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

I do hear of the single going on wind hold, but I think it spins more often than say Heaven's Gate or Summit on a windy day. Part of it is wind direction, not just wind speed. I really hope Castlerock spins tomorrow. I'll just do laps over there.

Spot on. MRG can often spin when upper mountain lifts at the Bush can not. But as you mentioned, wind direction will be a factor. And the Double and Single head in different directions and have different wind issues. Jay already has 8" and counting, the prospect of driving over to Bush and having the place on lift hold while Jay is pushing well over a foot is not promising. Packing my skins just in case and heading to Jay tomorrow. Hope you all have good luck in the Valley regardless which mountain you end up at and perhaps another day I be able to share some more turns with y'all.

**thetrailboss** · Mar 20, 2008, 5:12 PM

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Originally Posted by riverc0il

Spot on. MRG can often spin when upper mountain lifts at the Bush can not. But as you mentioned, wind direction will be a factor. And the Double and Single head in different directions and have different wind issues. Jay already has 8" and counting, the prospect of driving over to Bush and having the place on lift hold while Jay is pushing well over a foot is not promising. Packing my skins just in case and heading to Jay tomorrow. Hope you all have good luck in the Valley regardless which mountain you end up at and perhaps another day I be able to share some more turns with y'all.

Well, if SB is on windhold, from experience I can say that most likely Jay will more than likely be on hold. So the skins will be helpful....

Looking forward to a TR.

loafer89 · Mar 20, 2008, 5:20 PM

I am going to bail on tomorrow as I cannot justify the drive and the expense if the winds and snow are not up to par. We are going to head up to Sunday River and perhaps even drive up to Saddleback if winds are that bad on friday. At least we can ski off the T-bar's.

Have a great time regardless of the weather

riverc0il · Mar 20, 2008, 6:48 PM

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

Well, if SB is on windhold, from experience I can say that most likely Jay will more than likely be on hold.

Not necessarily. HG and CR go down quicker than most lifts whereas Jay's Jet can spin often times with some tough wind (which is ideal by my standards). But tomorrow AM is going to be rough everywhere and I am somewhat doubtful Jay will open even the Jet on time. Wind here in Ashland, NH is about as fierce as I have heard it all season. Hopefully it will die down tomorrow especially as the day wears on.

ski_resort_observer · Mar 21, 2008, 7:07 AM

Well....Roger Hill predicted 12" back on Tuesday and with this mornings 6" of new snow brings the total to 13" and it's still snowing hard. Keep your fingers crossed about the wind.

wa-loaf · Mar 21, 2008, 12:26 PM

Reading the snow report it sounds like Castle Rock is the place to be . . . Stupid Knee

MRGisevil · Mar 21, 2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wa-loaf

Reading the snow report it sounds like Castle Rock is the place to be . . . Stupid Knee

Word, stupid job!

skifastr · Mar 21, 2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wa-loaf

Reading the snow report it sounds like Castle Rock is the place to be . . .

Agreed! And anyone skinning or hiking at Jay is probably getting some nice rewards too. In retrospect I should have driven up this morning - doh!

Bring on the TR's! And how's the outlook for tomorrow?

KingM · Mar 21, 2008, 1:51 PM

It was nice, snowing hard in the morning and clearing up in the afternoon. I had to skip out early to return to the inn. Probably a good thing as Greg, et al were probably tired of waiting up for me.

Great snow with some ice underneath those moguls in places. HG and NL were on wind hold, unfortunately. I kept expecting them to open up because the wind wasn't bad except for on top of Super Bravo, but it must have been gusting up top. No problems at Castle Rock.

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loafer89 Sugarloaf Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coventry, C.T Posts: 3,551	I am going to bail on tomorrow as I cannot justify the drive and the expense if the winds and snow are not up to par. We are going to head up to Sunday River and perhaps even drive up to Saddleback if winds are that bad on friday. At least we can ski off the T-bar's. Have a great time regardless of the weather __________________ Ski School - A place where novices are turned into menaces.

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ski_resort_observer bike shop, wyoming Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waitsfield,Vt Posts: 2,423	Well....Roger Hill predicted 12" back on Tuesday and with this mornings 6" of new snow brings the total to 13" and it's still snowing hard. Keep your fingers crossed about the wind. __________________ www.firstlightphotographics.com It's always a good idea to bring an extra pair of pants when you go golfing as you never know you might get a hole in one. Q: How does a ski instructor become a millionaire A: Start out as a billionaire Q: What do you call a skibum without a girlfriend? A:. Homeless

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wa-loaf Kenzie RIP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 4,153	Reading the snow report it sounds like Castle Rock is the place to be . . . Stupid Knee __________________ Schivergnügen

Mar 21, 2008, 1:51 PM	#470 (permalink)
KingM Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Warren, VT (Sugarbush, MRG) Posts: 587	It was nice, snowing hard in the morning and clearing up in the afternoon. I had to skip out early to return to the inn. Probably a good thing as Greg, et al were probably tired of waiting up for me. Great snow with some ice underneath those moguls in places. HG and NL were on wind hold, unfortunately. I kept expecting them to open up because the wind wasn't bad except for on top of Super Bravo, but it must have been gusting up top. No problems at Castle Rock. __________________ http://www.goldenlionriversideinn.com

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