snowmaking test?

[ski_resort_observer]

Supposed to get down below 40F tonight, people are firing up the wood stoves. Not us as we will never start the woodstove before Oct 1. Was thinking this would be a perfect time to test one's snowmaking system, blow a patch and get some publicity with skiing in August in Vermont....:lol:

 

[noski]

Supposed to get down below 40F tonight, people are firing up the wood stoves. Not us as we will never start the woodstove before Oct 1. Was thinking this would be a perfect time to test one's snowmaking system, blow a patch and get some publicity with skiing in August in Vermont....:lol:

So..... the snow on the 4th of July in Warren didn't count? It didn't get as cold here Saturday night as it did Friday night. That's ok- I mean it IS August. At least let's turn the page to September, huh?

 

[TwinTips21]

That would be really good publicity. But I think august may be pushing it a little bit.

 

[ga2ski]

I was thinking the same thing. I was alos thinking if someone blew snow how I would grab the skis and drive there.

 

[snowmaker4191]

looks at if killington did it...
http://www.killington.com/images/cam/huge/1130962483EarlySeasonSnowmaking2.jpg

But ware is the air line to that snowgun?? Thats not an airless gun, that brand dose not offer an airless gun. is this a new pic or is it old?

 

[riverc0il]

i am doubting they made enough to ski on. i am surprised they did that so early, don't they usually wait till sept or oct to do the, season pass marketing ploy, i mean the media photo?

 

[ski_resort_observer]

looks at if killington did it...
http://www.killington.com/images/cam/huge/1130962483EarlySeasonSnowmaking2.jpg

But ware is the air line to that snowgun?? Thats not an airless gun, that brand dose not offer an airless gun. is this a new pic or is it old?

As I am sure Steve and other Vermonters can attest to the fact that everything is still pretty green here in Vermont so I would say that image was taken in late September since there is color down low.

 

[riverc0il]

good call SRO, didn't even think to verify the pic. definitely no color, and nothing on the kmart web site either. false alarm.

 

[awf170]

you know for K-mart to make snow it would actually have to get below freezing... i bet it didn't even get below 40.

 

[CordoroyJunkie]

nice fall photo though, you know those photos that are supposed to provide inspiration....... I think this one may have a similar effect.

 

[snowmaker4191]

ok i thought that was odd so early.

 

[thetrailboss]

Yeah, looks like stock footage...especially since we have not heard from Kmart in the form of a press release, TV news, etc.

 

[Greg]

Kinda gets you pumped for the mice blow-out though, eh? I wonder if Killington won't do it again. Well, they did, but last year it was water. In any event, any guesses on who will be the first? I think there's a chace Killington will do it. If not, then maybe the River or the Loaf.

 

[riverc0il]

i really could care less if any one does it. it doesn't even get me excited any more, just makes me roll the ole' :roll:

 

[AdironRider]

I for one love the day when the guns first blow. That when you know your in the home stretch till ski season begins.

 

[VB]

I for one love the day when the guns first blow. That when you know your in the home stretch till ski season begins.

Sure does, I can't help myself from thinking about last year how when I went for Orieantation at Whaleback, they had the Guns spraying like crazy at the bottom, it just made me relax completly, even though there wasn't anyone in the room that I knew. First snow is better though, the first few snowflakes of the season gets me pumped up so much that I have to get my skis, and gear all ready to head out!

 

[Greg]

Those first snowmaking pics still get me pumped as well...

 

[ski_resort_observer]

There are definately signs of fall, alittle early I think. The week long cool spell as got my lawn already going to seed, hardly growing and the unhealthy trees on the gaps are starting to turn color.