xwhaler
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If Okemo really is serious about going to 4/26 that Spring pass for $99 is a pretty nice value.
Can start using it this wknd and get 6 wknds on it.
Can start using it this wknd and get 6 wknds on it.
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Closing Dates for New England Mountains - 2015
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dlague
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Last year Cannon extended one more weekend to April 20th and we were there on the 19th. I have never found their closing dates to be that accurate on years were there was lots of snow left.
Cannonball
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They always plan a closing of early-mid April. Then they will extend one week if conditions are good. But that's all you get. I'd imagine they'll go to the 19th this year. (Tram closes 3/29).
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There is an old saying in the ski resort biz that the skiers/riders leave before the snow does. If the snow is gone in the major markets like boston and NY/NJ in April and kids sports have begun and boating, biking and golf has started people will stop coming no matter how much snow the resorts in the north have. This year however might be the exception. 
SIKSKIER
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Here is the new date from todays snow report:
That being said, we've officially decided to extend our season through April 19th...weather permitting of course
dlague
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I expected that - same as last year.
xwhaler
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Likely be there 4/19 to wrap up Cannon's season.
ss20
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Cue the depressing piano: Closings 2015
From yawgoo's FB:
From yawgoo's FB:
Puck it
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This has been happening out west for quite a while.
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It snowed in JHole today!
Of course it was the day after I got the 30 year old e30 BMW out of the barn and put summer rubber on.
Of course it was the day after I got the 30 year old e30 BMW out of the barn and put summer rubber on.
joshua segal
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As of March 15, only Granite Gorge and Ward Hill had thrown in the towel. There is now a lengthy list on SnowCountry.com But in New England, the following were added on the 22nd:
Arrowhead
Blandford
Storrs Hill
Suicide Six
There will be many additions as of the 29th.
Arrowhead
Blandford
Storrs Hill
Suicide Six
There will be many additions as of the 29th.
Merging this with the other thread on topic. One depressing thread is slightly better than two.
jimmywilson69
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The 3 Southcentral PA hills (Ski Round Top, Ski Liberty, & Ski Whitetail) closed up shop on March 22. It's a shame as all 3 had enough coverage to make it at least 1 more weekend and potentially into Easter. No one spring skis at these places, and they've probably been operating in the red since the beginning of March.
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xwhaler
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Sunday 3/29
Dartmouth Skiway, King Pine, McIntyre, Pats Peak, Whaleback
Dartmouth Skiway, King Pine, McIntyre, Pats Peak, Whaleback
Jcb890
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Where do you guys see the reports for when places are closing?
I was checking http://vtskiandride.com/ - but they haven't updated their closing dates list since 3/11.
I was checking http://vtskiandride.com/ - but they haven't updated their closing dates list since 3/11.
VTKilarney
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Who actually skis at King Pine? For all of the discussion in this forum, I don't think I have ever seen someone mention that they have skied there. Is it for resort guests and locals, and that's about it?
Jcb890
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I looked at the lift ticket prices for Ward Hill this season and was shocked how much money they are charging for a glorified sledding hill.
ThinkSnow
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I've never skied there, but I do know that lots of MA families with young kids who are learning, ski there.
joshua segal
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I've skied at King Pine. They are a very viable small area. Based on observations their major customer base include:
- Beginners looking for a cheaper mellower place that isn't intimidating (Don't fool yourself: They have a few hairy, albeit short steeps, if there is a more advanced skier in the group. )
- A lot of vacation home owners with young children find it to be a safer place to let their kids hangout without 100% supervision. The kids, who often want to ski more than their parents, find the vertical more than acceptable
- It is an amenity for the Purity Resort, just as the Wilderness was (will be) for the Balsams and Suicide Six for the Woodstock Inn
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