Snowmaking Has Begun at Burke

**thetrailboss** · Nov 27, 2004, 11:27 PM

Last night's cold weather also allowed for Burke to begin snowmaking

I went up to the mtn this morning to snap some shots for chairlift.org and was greeted by piles of fresh manmade snow in front of the Sherburne (Lower) Lodge. They blew snow on the J-Bar slope and in front of the double (base landing) as well as on Lower Willoughby between the Double Chair and the Quad. They were heading out for the day when I arrived at 12 noon.

My source, who just began working snowmaking at the mountain, said that the plan was to begin on the lower mountain before working Lower Warren's (the training slope) opening the Poma. This is a departure from the normal open the Poma and Lower Warren's, connect Upper Willoughby to Lower Bear Den and over to Warren's before going to the bottom. Maybe they are going after a different clientele?

I will keep you posted.

eep doing the snowdances!!!

Nov 28, 2004, 7:42 AM

Prabably, they expect to cover the poma trails soon after the lower Mtn. Let us know when you see the whole Mtn. covered with natural.

Nov 27, 2004, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
thetrailboss Mount Ellen--12/21/08! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 11,121	Snowmaking Has Begun at Burke Last night's cold weather also allowed for Burke to begin snowmaking I went up to the mtn this morning to snap some shots for chairlift.org and was greeted by piles of fresh manmade snow in front of the Sherburne (Lower) Lodge. They blew snow on the J-Bar slope and in front of the double (base landing) as well as on Lower Willoughby between the Double Chair and the Quad. They were heading out for the day when I arrived at 12 noon. My source, who just began working snowmaking at the mountain, said that the plan was to begin on the lower mountain before working Lower Warren's (the training slope) opening the Poma. This is a departure from the normal open the Poma and Lower Warren's, connect Upper Willoughby to Lower Bear Den and over to Warren's before going to the bottom. Maybe they are going after a different clientele? I will keep you posted. eep doing the snowdances!!! __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

Nov 28, 2004, 7:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
beswift Guest Posts: n/a	Good News!!! Prabably, they expect to cover the poma trails soon after the lower Mtn. Let us know when you see the whole Mtn. covered with natural.

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