Didn't they get a little wider spaced on the lower sections? I agree though; there was a lot of bumps that year. There's what like 10+ plus bumps across a row in that pic. Last year there was like 5 or 6 across?
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Sundown Gunny Plans
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Didn't they get a little wider spaced on the lower sections? I agree though; there was a lot of bumps that year. There's what like 10+ plus bumps across a row in that pic. Last year there was like 5 or 6 across?
I wouldn't think that at all. The bumps should be all the way across! Screw the racers, they get to have the whole trail groomed flat most of the season...
Seriously, the trail is wide enough that I don't think anyone on the bump side feels it's too tight. It's the groomer crowd looking to make big turns that feel squeezed in... Like I said though, they get it perfectly flat most of the season. At the end of the season it's our turn to have at it!
Easy there big guy! :wink:
I have broken out my check book and written them many nice checks- (family of four, passes and season kids programs) I have done so in anticipation of them providing a quality product well into March. That is why they should blow snow...
They'll make it well into March. I can assure you that the snowmaking system is ready to go at a moments notice if they think they need it.
gmcunni
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i'm expecting April this season
Actually I helped with the Special Olympics race a couple of years ago and it started from the top. It was more wide open like a true GS than a NASTAR course.
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Hmm. when was the SO last year? I guess they were able to work around the bumps.
Oh, and BTW, welcome Dick. I suppose we're past our little mogul debate on SnowJournal from last year?
thorski
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I would prefer the racers ski on Canyon Run.
you're too kind. send 'em over to papoose.
Last year? No clue. I was not involved. But two years ago it was in February and there were no bumps at that time.
As far as the mogul debate (from two years ago) is concerned, those of us who like to carve on Gunny simply leave when you put bumps there. We take our business elsewhere. Berkshire East, Mt. Snow, there are lots of options. Lotta seasons passes lost that I personally know about.
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Fair enough. Vote with your dollars. I suspect the moguls have brought in just as many passes that were lost, if not more.
thorski
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I count 4 passes here as a direct result of the bumps.
Not to mention all the night tickets sold from our non pass holder friends who like skiing the bumps.
The March bump comp is a huge event that brings in lots of spectators and bump skiers from all over the place. I don't know of Sundown throwing any big events around racing. I would even venture to guess that Sundown's terrain park attracts more $$$ than racing.
Not really voting with dollars, as I greatly respect Bob and really want the area to be successful. It's more a matter of going somewhere that supports how you want to ski. Berkshire East, for instance, is almost twice the size of Sundown with much more challenging terrain. Until late February, though, the shorter commute to Sundown is attractive. After that, not so much.
thorski
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The park has to be a cash cow. So many kids there ripping it up.
gmcunni
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Really? 100-200 a week for eight weeks just for CISC not to mention the junior program and the passes sold to racers and the kids' families? Sunday before last you couldn't get into the lodge for all the kids wearing race suits. Compare all that to the two bump competitions. The vids that I have seen don't show any crowds although friends and families standing around probably make it seem that way. I highly doubt there are more $$ in bumps.
I think you are correct. Heavily used in the afternoons.
