Killington - Friday, 11/10/2006 (contingent on opening)

**thetrailboss** · Nov 3, 2006, 11:15 AM

Now speaking for me. Time and $$$$ are tight. I have a lot of $$$ invested in Burke and ASC resorts. Unless I have a free ticket elsewhere, this is where I will be.

loafer89 · Nov 3, 2006, 11:19 AM

I just called Bretton Woods and the lady that I spoke to said there is no chance of them opening before next weekend.

Not that I want to drive 300 miles for a green trail.

My gut says that Sugarbush may be our best bet since they seem to like using lifts (what a novel idea) to access higher ski terrain.

Honestly at this point I feel like cutting my ASC pass in half, they are very frustrating.

loafer89 · Nov 3, 2006, 11:21 AM

My bad, I just read that Sugarbush will not open before the 18th.

**thetrailboss** · Nov 3, 2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by loafer89

My bad, I just read that Sugarbush will not open before the 18th.

That's what I was just about to say....SB is NOT going to be opening anytime soon. It's a function of the same weather and the same $$$ restraints.

**Greg** · Nov 3, 2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

2). Re: Date. I think we should stick with the 10th but have a back-up date in mind. Again folks can get together on their own, but for this event we should try to make arrangements that meet most folk's goals. FWIW Fridays and weekends (I know, I know) are probably the best for most.

I'm kinda shot after the 10th until December. I might be able to do a Sunday, or maybe the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but Friday, the 17th is definitely out.

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

3). I'd keep the optimism. Many folks are relying on national sources, like Accuweather, which may not be as accurate. We won't know what the weather will be until the day after.

Tell that to Killington. They're not making snow down low. That means no opening, bottom-line.

**thetrailboss** · Nov 3, 2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Tell that to Killington. They're not making snow down low. That means no opening, bottom-line.

Well, I'm not so sure about that. I think it is a function of the weather (which we can't really control....well, we can, but I'm not going there....

).

I also think if the demand was high enough things may change. Any word on Sunday River?

loafer89 · Nov 3, 2006, 11:28 AM

I am closing earlier on my house than we expected because the commute is killing me. We plan to move out on the 17th, so that day is out for me.

**ALLSKIING** · Nov 3, 2006, 11:30 AM

If the 10th does not happen, I may just wait for hunter to open.

andyzee · Nov 3, 2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

I'd keep the optimism. Many folks are relying on national sources, like Accuweather, which may not be as accurate. We won't know what the weather will be until the day after.

I thing that's the smartest thing.

**Greg** · Nov 3, 2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

Well, I'm not so sure about that. I think it is a function of the weather (which we can't really control....well, we can, but I'm not going there....

).

I also think if the demand was high enough things may change. Any word on Sunday River?

That's what Tom and Dave posted on K-zone. Our only chance is trucking or downloading on the K1 somehow. Seems like a shame that all that snow that will be blown up top will just sit there, and no, I'm not driving 3:30 to hike it for a couple runs, although it did cross my mind...

SR is still up in the air. Probably the next most possible option...

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thetrailboss BSP 2008 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,890	Now speaking for me. Time and $$$$ are tight. I have a lot of $$$ invested in Burke and ASC resorts. Unless I have a free ticket elsewhere, this is where I will be. __________________ 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 3, 2006, 11:19 AM	#182 (permalink)
loafer89 Sugarloaf Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coventry, C.T Posts: 3,604	I just called Bretton Woods and the lady that I spoke to said there is no chance of them opening before next weekend. Not that I want to drive 300 miles for a green trail. My gut says that Sugarbush may be our best bet since they seem to like using lifts (what a novel idea) to access higher ski terrain. Honestly at this point I feel like cutting my ASC pass in half, they are very frustrating. __________________ Ski School - A place where novices are turned into menaces.

Nov 3, 2006, 11:21 AM	#183 (permalink)
loafer89 Sugarloaf Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coventry, C.T Posts: 3,604	My bad, I just read that Sugarbush will not open before the 18th. __________________ Ski School - A place where novices are turned into menaces.

Nov 3, 2006, 11:28 AM	#187 (permalink)
loafer89 Sugarloaf Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coventry, C.T Posts: 3,604	I am closing earlier on my house than we expected because the commute is killing me. We plan to move out on the 17th, so that day is out for me. __________________ Ski School - A place where novices are turned into menaces.

Nov 3, 2006, 11:30 AM	#188 (permalink)
ALLSKIING The Bush Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 4,543	If the 10th does not happen, I may just wait for hunter to open. __________________ Dave 35 Days 07/08 Season 2 Days 08/09 Season

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