Where are you skiing today!

bdfreetuna · Mar 21, 2017

cm0311 said:
What's the trick with spring riding?

FreeE thaw cycle results in icey morning corduroy, softens up late morning early afternoon then by 2 is mash potatoe slush. This sound about right?

Trying to ride out the spring to get my money's worth but wanted to seek advice on when to go. Seems like sneaking in mid morning after sun has had some time on the slopes is most ideal?

If stuff really freezes up overnight, I aim for the groomers that are facing sun in the morning first. Then as things warm try to ski where the sun hits first and work your way around the mountain. Once it's warm enough that everything is soft, avoid the areas that have seen the earliest sun (avoid mush). Usually in the afternoon ski mostly bumps and, if possible, woods.

Jully · Mar 21, 2017

bdfreetuna said:
If stuff really freezes up overnight, I aim for the groomers that are facing sun in the morning first. Then as things warm try to ski where the sun hits first and work your way around the mountain. Once it's warm enough that everything is soft, avoid the areas that have seen the earliest sun (avoid mush). Usually in the afternoon ski mostly bumps and, if possible, woods.

Following the sun becomes really important in the spring.

prsboogie · Mar 21, 2017

bdfreetuna said:
If stuff really freezes up overnight, I aim for the groomers that are facing sun in the morning first. Then as things warm try to ski where the sun hits first and work your way around the mountain. Once it's warm enough that everything is soft, avoid the areas that have seen the earliest sun (avoid mush). Usually in the afternoon ski mostly bumps and, if possible, woods.

That and I usually get an ass crack of 10 start!!

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skicub · Mar 21, 2017

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3/20 was beautiful at Sunday River! Runs before noon were all around spectacular. Aurora and Jordan early were heavenly, and things started to soften on heavily trafficked North Peak/South Ridge as the afternoon warmed. 3D was groomed and gorgeous till 4pm, and upper elevations stayed firm as the day wore on. Monday Mourning at 3pm felt like February snow conditions, though White Heat was ice capades pretty early (Obsession stayed nice for awhile). Barker chair down (not happy), but Locke provided some spectacular backside views of Mt. Wash. Overall, wonderful day!

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Jully · Mar 21, 2017

Sounds like this is the year SR is going to have to replace Barker. Its been down for what - more than 2 weeks (probably closer to 3) of normal operating days this year? Some of those days were peak days too if I recall.

Glad you had a good day though!

gnardawg · Mar 21, 2017

I was at SR 2 weeks ago and thought I was imagining things but has Barker been slowed down considerably? It felt like the lift was running @ maybe 50% speed.

Jully said:
Sounds like this is the year SR is going to have to replace Barker. Its been down for what - more than 2 weeks (probably closer to 3) of normal operating days this year? Some of those days were peak days too if I recall.

Glad you had a good day though!

Jully · Mar 21, 2017

gnardawg said:
I was at SR 2 weeks ago and thought I was imagining things but has Barker been slowed down considerably? It felt like the lift was running @ maybe 50% speed.

Potentially. The lift usually runs slowish (I think 700 or 800 fpm), but it could have gotten even slower. I haven't been up in a few weeks.

skimagic · Mar 21, 2017

Ski Sundown today for a soft bump session. Gunbarrel and the staircase delivered. Nice deep base.

Quietman · Mar 21, 2017

Jully said:
Potentially. The lift usually runs slowish (I think 700 or 800 fpm), but it could have gotten even slower. I haven't been up in a few weeks.

When we were there earlier this month it was running below full speed at what I would guess at 700 fpm all day.

Cornhead · Mar 22, 2017

Greek Peak, tonight, or better yet, tomorrow. I'll have to see how much work we have at the end of the day. Sunny and 35° tomorrow, much prefer that to the teens tonight.

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Vaughn · Mar 22, 2017

Anyone been to Waterville this week? Been to Bretton and Cannon this winter so was thinking of hitting WV this weekend for a change and to check out the new trails.

skimagic · Mar 27, 2017

Windham, the deluge has ended, blue skies trying to come out. Good base still.

Jully · Mar 27, 2017

Vaughn said:
Anyone been to Waterville this week? Been to Bretton and Cannon this winter so was thinking of hitting WV this weekend for a change and to check out the new trails.

Not much opened at all off Green Peak this year at WV. Only stuff that ever opened was the new green from the top of the peak I think. I was actually at WV Sunday visiting an old friend. Coverage was nice pretty much everywhere except the top of True Grit and Gema because of exposure to the sun. The northside especially was in great shape. Trees were good if you knew where to look and Bobby's and lower sel's had some bumps.

Overall pretty solid for WV. Depending on how much you liked Cannon/how many times you've been this year I would still probably recommend going back to cannon.

dlague · Mar 27, 2017

Jully said:
Not much opened at all off Green Peak this year at WV. Only stuff that ever opened was the new green from the top of the peak I think. I was actually at WV Sunday visiting an old friend. Coverage was nice pretty much everywhere except the top of True Grit and Gema because of exposure to the sun. The northside especially was in great shape. Trees were good if you knew where to look and Bobby's and lower sel's had some bumps.

Overall pretty solid for WV. Depending on how much you liked Cannon/how many times you've been this year I would still probably recommend going back to cannon.

Yes everyone should go to Cannon!

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bdfreetuna · Mar 27, 2017

Telluride today and tomorrow(probably).

Really fun ski town here. Did not really enjoy the mountain besides the views today. Melt and refreeze = some of the least enjoyable runs I've taken this season. So mostly skied intermediate terrain and for that it's not a very good hill.

SkiingInABlueDream · Mar 29, 2017

Flying out to OR this afternoon for 4 days at Bachelor starting tomorrow

skicub · Mar 31, 2017

3/29/17 - Mt Sunapee

Love sunapee for a half day or close day trip, but conditions were Dicier than I have experienced this season. There was rain earlier this week, but I didn't expect this amount of damage. Ridge was great from top to bottom, as well as chipmunk, eggbeater, lower hansen and the more intermediate stuff (beginner runs fine too). Bonanza, goosebumps, lynx, and sun bowl seemed to be nearing their end. Hopefully the storm helps cover them up for their last week.

That being said, Great views and grooming as always, and everyone was very friendly too!

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I spotted over 4 different ski areas off the west side of the mountain. Impressive!

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keyser soze · Mar 31, 2017

Anyone have any intel on Hunta?? Thinking about a Sunday trip.

drjeff · Apr 1, 2017

Enjoying 8-12" of dense snow at Mount Snow today

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yeggous · Apr 1, 2017

A foot plus of dry, mid density snow at Wildcat. 100% open and skiing spectacular.

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