While Killington is sure to be the last Mountain standing, Sugarloaf's product for May 4th is pretty darn impressive. 2 lifts, 31 trails and 149 acres. Wish I could be there.
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snowmonster
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Where will you be coming from? If you're on the way, maybe we can give you a lift.
snowmonster
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This just in: with temps in the 70s next week, Sugarloaf just announced that tomorrow Sunday will be their last day of operations this year. Go get 'em, boys!
Conrad
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I am a University of Maine at Farmington student so I will be hoping to get from there to the Loaf and back. I actually just found out that when my ride said he couldn't do it, he was talking about Saturday and it is still possible he could go Sunday. But I want to go skiing soooo badly and he bailed on me last weekend so maybe I will have you as a backup. Normally it is a good idea to meet people you meet over the internet first in public places, but you seem plenty nice and there are probably a whole bunch of people here who can vouch for you so I think we are good ha ha
snowmonster
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^ I'm not too sure about that. I'm pretty certain you've seen my mug in the Post Office. :grin: I'll send you a PM and work from there.
Conrad
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Ha ha, I'm just about to send you a message! Can't be too careful I guess.
aveski2000
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The Loaf's last day is tomorrow. I'll be heading up from Portland.
Today at Sugarloaf
Well friends, we have some good news and we have some bad news on this spectacular spring day, so we'll go ahead and get the bad news out of the way first. We've consulted the weather forecasts and looked into our crystal ball, and with a full week of 75 degree heat on the way, tomorrow will officially be our final day of the 2012-13 season.
The good news of course, is that closing day is absolutely going to be one of the best spring skiing days you're likely to experience. Probably ever. Forecasts are calling for highs around 75, with nothing but bright sunshine all day long. Leave your long sleeves at home and double up on the sunscreen.
Snow is melting pretty quickly in this heat, but the bumps are still incredible and surfaces are just perfect corn everywhere you turn. Both Skyline and the SuperQuad will be turning once again tomorrow, with the last chair of the season at 3:50 pm.
Open terrain tomorrow will be pretty similar to what we have today, with a bit more walking required in certain areas. That includes most everything from Tote Road to Sluice, minus a few natural trails like Double Bitter and Sheerboom. There are a handful of trails on the eastern side of the mountain that are still very skiable, including White Nitro, Wedge, and Widowmaker, which as of this afternoon still don't require any walking to get back to Skyline.
We're definitely going out on top, with one of the best spring weekends we can remember, but do keep in mind that it is May, and it will be 75 degrees again tomorrow. That means you're definitely going to encounter bare spots and unmarked hazards in certain areas, and you may hit spots that require a bit of walking. Grooming will be very minimal, and there is no beginner terrain available.
Lift tickets for our final day will be just $49 for adults and teens, and just $39 for juniors and seniors.
Thank you all for an incredible winter, and I hope you can join us here for one final day tomorrow.
Ethan
Sugarloaf Communications Manager
Today at Sugarloaf
Well friends, we have some good news and we have some bad news on this spectacular spring day, so we'll go ahead and get the bad news out of the way first. We've consulted the weather forecasts and looked into our crystal ball, and with a full week of 75 degree heat on the way, tomorrow will officially be our final day of the 2012-13 season.
The good news of course, is that closing day is absolutely going to be one of the best spring skiing days you're likely to experience. Probably ever. Forecasts are calling for highs around 75, with nothing but bright sunshine all day long. Leave your long sleeves at home and double up on the sunscreen.
Snow is melting pretty quickly in this heat, but the bumps are still incredible and surfaces are just perfect corn everywhere you turn. Both Skyline and the SuperQuad will be turning once again tomorrow, with the last chair of the season at 3:50 pm.
Open terrain tomorrow will be pretty similar to what we have today, with a bit more walking required in certain areas. That includes most everything from Tote Road to Sluice, minus a few natural trails like Double Bitter and Sheerboom. There are a handful of trails on the eastern side of the mountain that are still very skiable, including White Nitro, Wedge, and Widowmaker, which as of this afternoon still don't require any walking to get back to Skyline.
We're definitely going out on top, with one of the best spring weekends we can remember, but do keep in mind that it is May, and it will be 75 degrees again tomorrow. That means you're definitely going to encounter bare spots and unmarked hazards in certain areas, and you may hit spots that require a bit of walking. Grooming will be very minimal, and there is no beginner terrain available.
Lift tickets for our final day will be just $49 for adults and teens, and just $39 for juniors and seniors.
Thank you all for an incredible winter, and I hope you can join us here for one final day tomorrow.
Sugarloaf Communications Manager
Get there! Really a lot of snow left. From Tote Road to Widowmaker there is plenty open. There is a little bit of "adventure skiing" on occasion but no walking required today. (5/4).
steamboat1
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Bostonian
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I will be there May 18th I hope!!
andyzee
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ScottySkis
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Congratulations to K and everyone who enjoys May turns, very glad to see them actually be the Beast of the East once again.
andyzee
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Congratulations to K and everyone who enjoys May turns, very glad to see them actually be the Beast of the East once again.
So, can we count on seeing you June 1st?
MadPatSki
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Not sure if they're even thinking of June, but MSS still has a lot of snow. They are talking about May 12 closing, but I can see them adding another weekend(s) if people continue to show up.
How's the terrain they are currently offering? Decent Pitch?
andyzee
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No, they definitely are. They seem to be on a mission this year to reclaim their rep. From their conditions page:
5:00 p.m. 5/05/13-- That's a wrap on a great spring weekend filled with sunshine, soft snow, live music and good times. See you all on Friday, May 10 for what is sure to be another fantastic weekend.
Next weekend we plan to offer intermediate and advanced terrain only off the Superstar Express Quad. Lift tickets will be $39 for adults. Plus, bring a 2012/13 Season Pass or lift ticket from another resort and we'll give you 50% off on Friday and 25% off on Saturday and Sunday.
The Superstar Express Quad will spin 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Spring Operations Outlook
Starting May 6, we will be closed Monday - Thursday and open Friday - Sunday through June 2, 2013, conditions permitting.
ScottySkis
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Not this year it was in my plans but my car is gone to shit so saving for new used car or parts for the one I have, but next year I'm sure I be getting a discount card to K and making several trips which I been to K since ASC owend them.
MadPatSki
Member
Let's just say that when I lived in Montreal (pre-1995), I would offer head to Killington in May versus MSS.
There is a good pitch, but it ain't Superstar. Although they are rated black, but could be strong blues. There is a race camp happening this week, but are closed to the public this week.
andyzee said:
MSS or anything north of the border doesn't count for Kmart.
I remember then officially saying they were the only ski areas open east of the Rockies back in 1997 (this was in late May or June 1) when MSS and Tremblant were still open. Both ski areas closed on June 1, 1997 - I was at Killington. So they rep isn't irrelevant of what is happening north of the border. I'm far from a fan of MSS and critcized their positive spin marketing over the years, but they have been consistent stretching out the season where no one else has done north of the border.
So is that it now? Killington is the last one standing, and they are planning on staying open for an extra MONTH longer than anyone else? That's pretty awesome
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