Cannon Lover's Thread

[snoseek]

Perfect day today, deep blue bird, surfaces excellent, no crowds, no wind, lifts ran, good people, good times. Back at it tomorrow for day #80.

Wow 80?

I was there. Explored seldom skied stuff. Got into some stuff I should not have been in solo and man it was pretty wild stuff! Cannon in it's current state is hard to beat

 

[LuckyStrike]

Saturday was my first trip over the saddle and into Mittersill. What a fun area! Glades, fresh tracks, speedway groomers and no lines. It seemed like it's own "indy" mountain all on its own. Has anyone stayed at the Alpine Resort? It looks exactly like the place I would love to spend a weekend at.

 

[Zap71]

Did you mean Mittersill Alpine Resort ? Never stayed their.
New Tram ? status after high bid of 29 m + was rejected back when bid in Oct 2023. Anyone know if this will be rebid soon or were additional $$ appropriated / approved ?
was suppose to go with a design-bid-build basis which may be more cost effective and may attract more bidders than design-build.
It’s 45-46 yrs old now how long can it run ? Covid $$ and state is tapping rainy day fund to balance budget. I better get my tram laps in.

 

[thebigo]

Major news at cannon today, the bubbler is gone. Rumors they are coming for the payphone next are unsubstantiated.

 

[snoseek]

Major news at cannon today, the bubbler is gone. Rumors they are coming for the payphone next are unsubstantiated.

Is that upstairs at Peabody?

I'm cheating on Cannon again with burke today i assumed that south wind would be a pain In the ass.

 

[ceo]

I noticed the other day that the Huckerbrook handle tow appears to be dismantled. Anyone know what's going on with it? It's the only lift remaining that was there when I started skiing Cannon as a kid, 50 (?!) years ago.

 

[snoseek]

I noticed the other day that the Huckerbrook handle tow appears to be dismantled. Anyone know what's going on with it? It's the only lift remaining that was there when I started skiing Cannon as a kid, 50 (?!) years ago.

Not sure but I'm 52 and that was my very first slope i skied as well.

I swear i saw it running last week

 

[thebigo]

Handletow was reported as 'down for mechanical reasons' for the night session on Saturday. Currently bellied up at Cannonball and I see no work underway. Pure conjecture but would not be shocked if jace prefers a carpet over there.

Classic cannon today, April at the bottom, January at the top. Zoomer and mitt both decent but scraped. Time for some variety, going to mix in some loon and SR this week.

 

[bigbob]

Major news at cannon today, the bubbler is gone. Rumors they are coming for the payphone next are unsubstantiated.

Looks expensive. Did you call 911 on the pay phone and get caught??

New bubbler appears to be leaking, the carpet under it is wet.

 

[Smellytele]

My buddy and I got in trouble when I was in school for dialing 911 on the pay phone outside the cafe at school a few times a week for a month.
On another note I drove through the notch today and the wind wasn’t bad until I got north of Cannon.
Went up to Jericho hill in Sugarhill for a real nice skin up and ski down today. Granite alliance does some nice work!

 

[thebigo]

Wind was calm most of the day at the bottom but was whipping when I picked the kids up at mittersill after 3:00. Knock you over kind of wind.

Daughter skied tuckerbrook and stinger monday, said both were good. Although her mother was somewhat unimpressed by the idea of two 12 year old girls hitchhiking back to the mountain.

 

[deadheadskier]

Major news at cannon today, the bubbler is gone. Rumors they are coming for the payphone next are unsubstantiated.

Pay phones bring back memories from childhood. As a kid, my parents would often end their day at Okemo early afternoon while I'd stay until last chair.

I would call home collect for a ride.

You are receiving a collect call from, "Come pick me up". Do you accept the charges? "no"

Same thing when going to the movies, the library or local arcade with friends as kid.

 

[badinfluence]

I noticed the other day that the Huckerbrook handle tow appears to be dismantled. Anyone know what's going on with it? It's the only lift remaining that was there when I started skiing Cannon as a kid, 50 (?!) years ago.

Its a broken gear box for the handle tow. Due to the age of the lift there aren't any available parts to readily replace it with. The cost to custom make a new gear box would cost more than a new lift. I heard they are looking for options for a new lift for next season.

 

[thebigo]

Pass prices are up, no increase for NH residents, early buy deadline moved up to April 30, ski free this spring. $1200 all in for me and the kids is the best value in skiing.

Season Passes - Cannon Mountain

Purchase your Cannon Mountain Season Passes at the lowest rate when you buy early.

www.cannonmt.com

 

[snoseek]

Cannon in state vet plus indy add on for total of 529. I'll carry this pass for a.long long time

 

[oldfartrider]

Def renewing my $44 midweek pass. The bargain of a lifetime

 

[thebigo]

Excellent day out there, maybe best this year. Perfect surface, zero wind, empty, deepest bluebird sky, bases deep enough we are losing trail signs. Too bad it is all going to shit midweek.

 

[LuckyStrike]

Great pix!

 

[snoseek]

I got out in the afternoon. It was special for sure.

 

[mister moose]

Skiing Cannon and looking for hotel recommendation in the Franconia/Littleton or other nearby location. Basic choices online are Best Western in Franconia, Quality Inn in Lincoln, and Thayers Inn in Littleton. All 3 have mixed reviews. Anyone stayed there recently? Any other recommendations?