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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    FYI: According to one of the people manning the Ikon booth at Sugarbush this past Saturday, 4/2/2022, the deadline for receiving the $100 renewal discount for a 2022/2023 Ikon pass is on/around 4/20-4/21 this year. Curiously, the deadline date wasn't included in the most recent announcement...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    To clarify the deadline date, from the email that Sugarbush sent out: "Given the circumstances, we have decided to extend our early spring pass pricing through May 26th. " So, sure, buy it on May 26th...but don't wait until the 27th...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Your post came across as reasonable to me, Kusty. Perhaps the inclusion of a few reasonable solutions to the issues [something everybody might consider], and an explicit acknowledgement that there are limitations due to terrain and regulations may have made it a bit more "palatable" initially...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    So, ^this response does come across as a bit "tone deaf" and incomplete, and I suspect that - given another chance - a more informed response would be made. At Lincoln Peak, at least, the amount of beginner/low intermediate terrain seems quite limited relative to more advanced terrain...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Surely you meant Mt. Snow or Okemo; there is no tree skiing at MRG....nothing to see there...;)
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    The non-slip rubber mats on the floors of the bathrooms (well, the men's room at least) were a great addition, too. No one wanted to "lose an edge" on the tile floors....:-P
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Heard a report today [Monday, 1/20/20] that someone fell off a chair on the Gatehouse lift yesterday. Anyone know if that is true? Also heard that it took a while for a proper response (which I fervently hope is NOT true).....
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Just for the sake of clarity and accuracy, I did specify the lifties at Gatehouse. No comment on observations at other lifts there....;)
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Wow, that second picture is encouraging! On a different note, kudos to two lifties at Gatehouse for their actions this past weekend: (1) first liftie did a great job proactively grouping people together down the lift lines, which paid off on Saturday when Super Bravo was shut down due to wind...
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    Season over :(

    Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, urungus. Having had [unfortunately] quite a bit of past experience with recovering from injuries, and with physical therapy, I'd agree with those who recommend being diligent in that regard. I will add that you are your own best advocate, and...
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    The NEW Magic Mountain

    I'll add that I respect their upfront and consistent communication regarding both the lift and the snowmaking [as well as the progress of other projects]. It is "uplifting" to know that there is a management team out there in the world that has [finally] figured out the value of effective...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Plus, adding yet another "used" lift to the equation - when they are already ordering parts from where, Wakanda?, to keep their primary base lifts such as GMX running - seems like a very questionable business move. While it is a credit to the outgoing management that they did make investments...
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    Storm on the way

    Feeling a bit less alone after reading that comment above with "...attempt to thwart my passing efforts." I've had encountered that multiple times, even though I've always driven respectfully (haven't tailgated the driver ahead, waited a seemingly-appropriate amount of time to see if they would...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    So much for dOrca's conspiracy theory....:-o
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    Opinion: Best run(s) at Sugarbush

    I cannot speak to the other names, yet "Monkey's Paw" very definitely exists and is the name that has been used for that particular "trail" at least since the 90's.....
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Of course, you may have spent enough at the CRP to have "skin in the game"....:razz:
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Haven't heard a peep from the Sugarbush folks about the bees' nests this year; are they building them low on the towers, high on the towers, or are they building them up in Stowe, where they can get a higher rate-of-return when they rent them out over the winter?:snow: The fear is that if the...
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    Throwing Bud Light cans onto ski slopes from the ski lift

    It is odd that such a high percentage of those empty beer cans littering the side of the road, ski areas, and parking lots are Bud Light cans. It does make one wonder if "angry at the world" social malcontent types prefer Bud Light for some reason, or perhaps the blue packaging draws them in...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Mt Ellen was in surprisingly good shape as well today. Snow was eminently edge-able, with decent coverage. Captain Ahab's snowmaking crew had apparently been busy on Straight Shot earlier, as "Win's wet white whales" (copyright 2018, 2019) were wetter than usual, yet quite fun to ski. With...
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    The NEW Magic Mountain

    Weather forecast for the upcoming week is looking favorable for snow and snow-making.
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