Sunday River "Chondola"

**MichaelJ** · Mar 27, 2008, 10:15 PM

Now that's just cruel ... I haven't heard the rumors!!!

MonkeyBrook · Mar 27, 2008, 10:59 PM

Agree with Ga2ski on the night skiing, will add many days to the season. Heard the rumors about OZ, I just hope it comes to fruition. I do agree that too many trees were plucked from the trails...for no good reason. There are clearly enough wide open groomers, I refuse to ski a groomed Eureka.

deadheadskier · Mar 27, 2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MonkeyBrook

Agree with Ga2ski on the night skiing, will add many days to the season. Heard the rumors about OZ, I just hope it comes to fruition. I do agree that too many trees were plucked from the trails...for no good reason. There are clearly enough wide open groomers, I refuse to ski a groomed Eureka.

Too many trees plucked and too much grading done IMO. I've heard no rumors at all. SR hasn't been home for me this season, so I haven't paid much attention. Re-growth, perhaps a few boulders thrown back in there. I remember reading about 'OZ' when it was put in several years ago. It was supposed to be a 'natural' expert paradise unlike anything in the east.

I didn't get a chance to ski it until three years ago when I moved to Maine and was less than impressed. I'd put it right up there with the muff job ASC did on Double Dipper at K in terms of WTF terrain development.

So far, I've been really impressed with everything I've heard about Boyne's vision for the place. Oz with a lot of work could really be some great terrain.

OldsnowboarderME · Mar 28, 2008, 7:23 AM

I will be more than happy to ride on any wide groomers available ..

MonkeyBrook · Mar 28, 2008, 9:08 AM

Perfect, SR has a whole bunch of them. Now this is just my opinion, but Agony, Eureka & Downdraft arent supposed to be "wide-open groomers". Amex, yes. Risky Busines, yes...the others...no.

Bob R · Mar 28, 2008, 9:28 AM

Mb this is the gentleman that will be our newest Sr regular. Sounds like Ga2ski got him set up.

**thetrailboss** · Mar 28, 2008, 9:38 AM

I just typed this and lost it...so here goes again.

Some thoughts:

* North Peak Lodge: good idea since I have noticed that it is very centrally located and is often underused. By putting some money into it and making it a place where non-skiers and riders can go (say for afterhours dinner or something) makes it more of an asset. It has real ambiance and is a cool building. I hope that they fix up some of the floors, etc. It is a cool place to have lunch and enjoy the views.

* Oz: good idea, but as said, bad execution. They cut WAY too many trees and this results in the terrain being icy and windswept. On the other hand, considering that SR is NOT a bastion of natural snow or tree skiing, so there was a need to open up that area so that you could make snow on those runs. However, they should have just scrapped the "tree skiing with snowmaking" idea and cut some narrower, more sheltered runs IMHO. That area has consistently bad conditions in my experience.

And as to the Chondola idea, this guy would be proud:

MonkeyBrook · Mar 28, 2008, 10:18 AM

Yep, welcome Oldsnowboarder....looking forward to meeting you and seeing you on the SR MB....maybe even out on OZ this spring.

AndyEich · Mar 29, 2008, 11:10 AM

I haven't heard the rumors either--c'mon fellas, pray tell?

OldsnowboarderME · Mar 29, 2008, 7:50 PM

I would have loved to have rode inside a chondola today. The wind was strong and bitterly cold. I was freezing up on the lift. It felt more like February than the end of March. The drive to SR was just 20 minutes longer than to what I was used to doing going to Attitash. I really do want some spring conditions.

Mar 27, 2008, 10:15 PM	#51 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,157	Now that's just cruel ... I haven't heard the rumors!!! __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry 21 days '07–'08 … bring on the '08–'09 season!

Mar 28, 2008, 7:23 AM	#54 (permalink)
OldsnowboarderME Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kittery Maine Posts: 3,055	I will be more than happy to ride on any wide groomers available .. __________________ I have upped my standards, so up yours ... Jerry

Mar 28, 2008, 9:28 AM	#56 (permalink)
Bob R Sunday River Feb 27 2008 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashua NH, Campton NH, Sunday River Posts: 7,021	Mb this is the gentleman that will be our newest Sr regular. Sounds like Ga2ski got him set up. __________________ Skiing is my addiction. Need a condo in the southern White mountain region?. http://nh.craigslist.org:80/apa/895368489.html

Mar 28, 2008, 9:38 AM	#57 (permalink)
thetrailboss BSP 2008 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,890	I just typed this and lost it...so here goes again. Some thoughts: * North Peak Lodge: good idea since I have noticed that it is very centrally located and is often underused. By putting some money into it and making it a place where non-skiers and riders can go (say for afterhours dinner or something) makes it more of an asset. It has real ambiance and is a cool building. I hope that they fix up some of the floors, etc. It is a cool place to have lunch and enjoy the views. * Oz: good idea, but as said, bad execution. They cut WAY too many trees and this results in the terrain being icy and windswept. On the other hand, considering that SR is NOT a bastion of natural snow or tree skiing, so there was a need to open up that area so that you could make snow on those runs. However, they should have just scrapped the "tree skiing with snowmaking" idea and cut some narrower, more sheltered runs IMHO. That area has consistently bad conditions in my experience. And as to the Chondola idea, this guy would be proud: __________________ 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!

Mar 29, 2008, 7:50 PM	#60 (permalink)
OldsnowboarderME Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kittery Maine Posts: 3,055	I would have loved to have rode inside a chondola today. The wind was strong and bitterly cold. I was freezing up on the lift. It felt more like February than the end of March. The drive to SR was just 20 minutes longer than to what I was used to doing going to Attitash. I really do want some spring conditions. __________________ I have upped my standards, so up yours ... Jerry

Mar 27, 2008, 10:59 PM	#52 (permalink)
MonkeyBrook Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 138	Agree with Ga2ski on the night skiing, will add many days to the season. Heard the rumors about OZ, I just hope it comes to fruition. I do agree that too many trees were plucked from the trails...for no good reason. There are clearly enough wide open groomers, I refuse to ski a groomed Eureka.

Mar 28, 2008, 9:08 AM	#55 (permalink)
MonkeyBrook Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 138	Perfect, SR has a whole bunch of them. Now this is just my opinion, but Agony, Eureka & Downdraft arent supposed to be "wide-open groomers". Amex, yes. Risky Busines, yes...the others...no.

Mar 28, 2008, 10:18 AM	#58 (permalink)
MonkeyBrook Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 138	Yep, welcome Oldsnowboarder....looking forward to meeting you and seeing you on the SR MB....maybe even out on OZ this spring.

Mar 29, 2008, 11:10 AM	#59 (permalink)
AndyEich Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25	I haven't heard the rumors either--c'mon fellas, pray tell?

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