Where will YOU be skiing this season? (2008-09)

[Mikey1]

Definites: Sundown, Okemo, MRG, Sugarbush, Magic, Berkshire East
Maybes: Belleayre, Whiteface or Gore, Stowe, Wildcat, One of the 3 S's in Maine - Saddleback, Sunday River, Sugarloaf

Looking Forward to 08-09, gas prices will definitely be a determining factor as to how may of these I get to visit.

[powderman]

Originally Posted by campgottagopee

How long ago??? I've been skiing there since 1970'ish--prolly been up the t-bar with ya.

Chair 5 glade is fun, but I've always liked Ronny's Run off Chair 2 and the woods between Zues and Trojan. Bad thing is they cut those "Trojan" woods into a trail and completely ruined some of the best terrain on the hill.

I skiied there in the 90s. I also liked Ronny's Run and the Trojan Glade but the Lift 5 glade was my favorite when I skiied there. I liked the spacing of the trees better in that glade. I also preffered it's flatter pitch over the steeper pitch the other two glades had. It's a shame that Greek Peak (and other ski areas) are destroying good glades.

I remember hearing Greek Peak would add additional terrain on the East Side but it's still marked as proposed terrain on the trail map. Will this terrain be added?

[Greg]

Originally Posted by Mikey1

Definites: Sundown...............gas prices will definitely be a determining factor as to how may of these I get to visit.

I suspect Sundown may just have a banner year this season to celebrate their 40th season, specifically for the point you just made. I might just forgo farther trips to places like Hunter or SoVT in favor of the mighty local hill unless snow conditions warrant. I don't think gas prices will impact the number of trips I make to Northern VT much though, or my early or late season jaunts.

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by Greg

I suspect Sundown may just have a banner year this season to celebrate their 40th season, specifically for the point you just made. I might just forgo farther trips to places like Hunter or SoVT in favor of the mighty local hill unless snow conditions warrant. I don't think gas prices will impact the number of trips I make to Northern VT much though, or my early or late season jaunts.

+1

Sundown (pass)
Hunter (big lift card)
Berkshire East
Sugarbush
MRG

[ERJ-145CA]

Definites:

Hidden Valley
Blue Mountain
Mt. Peter
Bromley
Camelback
Belleayre

Probably:

Mt. Snow
Shawnee (PA)
Mountain Creek
Hunter

[Greg]

Originally Posted by Grassi21

+1

Sundown (pass)
Hunter (big lift card)
Berkshire East
Sugarbush
MRG

You forgot Magic, man...

[campgottagopee]

Originally Posted by powderman

I remember hearing Greek Peak would add additional terrain on the East Side but it's still marked as proposed terrain on the trail map. Will this terrain be added?

Yes, but not sure when they'll dive into it. There still talk of extending Chair 4 about 100 yards up the hill to create more terain for botht the East side and reg side. Those plans are on the back burner now due tho their indoor water park/hotel crap.

[powderman]

Originally Posted by campgottagopee

Yes, but not sure when they'll dive into it. There still talk of extending Chair 4 about 100 yards up the hill to create more terain for botht the East side and reg side. Those plans are on the back burner now due tho their indoor water park/hotel crap.

I remember that Chair 4 didn't go all the way up, but the terrain after the unloading station is very flat and that doesn't seem like a good area for expansion. Adding Lift 6 and the proposed 3 trails looked interesting though and would be a great addition to the ski area. It's a shame that these local hills are prioritizing on hotels and not adding additional terrain.

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by Greg

You forgot Magic, man...

Ahh yes. +1 for Magic.

[campgottagopee]

Originally Posted by powderman

I remember that Chair 4 didn't go all the way up, but the terrain after the unloading station is very flat and that doesn't seem like a good area for expansion. Adding Lift 6 and the proposed 3 trails looked interesting though and would be a great addition to the ski area. It's a shame that these local hills are prioritizing on hotels and not adding additional terrain.

Tis flat flat as you say, but they can catch that ridge adding some darn good terrain that will dump you down to the bottom of chair 5. Again the have plans to ruin another good stash!!!!!