Killington is going to open before Sunday River this season.

[Highway Star]

If you want to check the temps forecast at elevation using the same source as accuweather (GFS forecast model) you can get tons of detail right here:
http://www.twisterdata.com
Select GFS and then under temperature, select 925mb.. this is a temp forecast for roughly 2500' elevation.
For the current model run (12z/today) we see temps below 0c at hours 162 and 168
not much of a window.. but it's something

Cool, thanks for the link!

 

[gpetrics]

flakes and cold air in the forecast for the big brewfest weekend... will killington pull the trigger and capture the imaginations of all those in attendance?

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.62315303795675&lon=-72.8228759765625

 

[Highway Star]

flakes and cold air in the forecast for the big brewfest weekend... will killington pull the trigger and capture the imaginations of all those in attendance?

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.62315303795675&lon=-72.8228759765625

Unlimited free gondi rides for passholders too, BTW. :beer:

 

[Black Phantom]

flakes and cold air in the forecast for the big brewfest weekend... will killington pull the trigger and capture the imaginations of all those in attendance?

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.62315303795675&lon=-72.8228759765625

you'll have a better chance of getting a 4oz brew...

 

[Highway Star]

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http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-136119/Detail

 

[Black Phantom]

I picked out a new ski outfit for you. Full waterproof, modern colors, and within your price range.

http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-136119/Detail

Funny, I know a guy that sports this outfit, or one similar, from time to time.

 

[Puck it]

Update on the walkway, looks like they might need some railings.

Link to a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

This pic has bothered me since seeing it. I read that they were installing grates for the stairs, but it look s like they are using PR lumber for the treads. This could be dicey. Did anybody else read that somewhere?


And cut the chipboard comments.

 

[mondeo]

This pic has bothered me since seeing it. I read that they were installing grates for the stairs, but it look s like they are using PR lumber for the treads. This could be dicey. Did anybody else read that somewhere?


And cut the chipboard comments.

Confused me as well. Maybe the lumber is for construction purposes, to be removed and replaced further along in the process?

 

[Greg]

How about we just wait and see? I think it will be fine. After all, presumably people that want to ski in October and early November are pretty dedicated skiers and in decent enough shape that they'll be able to navigate the walkway safely. I have to assume that Powdr has carefully considered the risk, and they seem to think this is less of a liability than riding in a truck. I think we're overthinking it...

And the particle board will cushion the fall if you slip anyway... :razz:

 

[bvibert]

This pic has bothered me since seeing it. I read that they were installing grates for the stairs, but it look s like they are using PR lumber for the treads. This could be dicey. Did anybody else read that somewhere?


And cut the chipboard comments.

Confused me as well. Maybe the lumber is for construction purposes, to be removed and replaced further along in the process?

Same here. The Killington Insider mentioned 'bar grating' stairs and even linked to this page: http://www.fsindustries.com/stair.htm

I guess the wood stairs are just temporary like mondeo said??? That doesn't make a lot of sense, but whatever.

I'm sure it will be fine in the end...

 

[mondeo]

How about we just wait and see? I think it will be fine. After all, presumably people that want to ski in October and early November are pretty dedicated skiers and in decent enough shape that they'll be able to navigate the walkway safely. I have to assume that Powdr has carefully considered the risk, and they seem to think this is less of a liability than riding in a truck. I think we're overthinking it...

You must be new here. Welcome to AZ in non-ski season.

 

[Puck it]

How about we just wait and see? I think it will be fine. After all, presumably people that want to ski in October and early November are pretty dedicated skiers and in decent enough shape that they'll be able to navigate the walkway safely. I have to assume that Powdr has carefully considered the risk, and they seem to think this is less of a liability than riding in a truck. I think we're overthinking it...

And the particle board will cushion the fall if you slip anyway... :razz:

 

[mountainman]

Who care's. Who is ever opened first is my ski's will be.

 

[o3jeff]

Btw thats strand board not particle

 

[bigbob]

My guess is Darcy will be enjoying the beer Tom, aka Spinmaster, buys her!

 

[jerryg]

I have to assume that Powdr has carefully considered the risk, and they seem to think this is less of a liability than riding in a truck. I think we're overthinking it...:

Powdr's safety track record has come under fire in the past, out west.

 

[JerseyJoey]

My guess is Darcy will be enjoying the beer Tom, aka Spinmaster, buys her!

Darcy rocks. I like Darcy.

 

[skiadikt]

How about we just wait and see? I think it will be fine. After all, presumably people that want to ski in October and early November are pretty dedicated skiers and in decent enough shape that they'll be able to navigate the walkway safely. I have to assume that Powdr has carefully considered the risk, and they seem to think this is less of a liability than riding in a truck. I think we're overthinking it...

And the particle board will cushion the fall if you slip anyway... :razz:

agree. think we'll all be able to find a way up whatever the surface is. you're gonna not have to do it more than once, maybe twice a day. if they run the lift i'd be happy to hike back up high traverse to the top.

 

[Puck it]

agree. think we'll all be able to find a way up whatever the surface is. you're gonna not have to do it more than once, maybe twice a day. if they run the lift i'd be happy to hike back up high traverse to the top.

Don't get me wrong. I would walk back with out the walkway.

 

[Puck it]

Btw thats strand board not particle

This is chipboard.

Particle is a totally different beast. I know that when I see it.