The "Sugarbush Thread"

[cdskier]

Sugarbush budgets the gallons needed for each trail. This is not news. This year the month of January was consistently cold and a new policy with Green Mountain Power allowed them to operate without any curtailments. As a result the budgeted depth for all the trails was reached by the end of January. In fact, it is my understanding that more gallons were pumped than last year. This is noticeable on a number of the trails, especially at LP where the goal in to keep skiing into the first week of May on Spring Fling, Snowball and Stein’s. And yes, as Hawk mentioned, Mother Nature is kicking in. I just back from Utah and the skiing s better here, although they are now getting some needed refresh. The forecast here this week is looking good,

Interesting about GMP. I was wondering why we hadn’t heard about any curtailments this year.

I’m not sure why some people are so hung up on how long into the season they make snow. As long as everything is covered with the expected depths, I’m happy. Personally I’d say the earlier they finish the better.

 

[HowieT2]

Interesting about GMP. I was wondering why we hadn’t heard about any curtailments this year.

I’m not sure why some people are so hung up on how long into the season they make snow. As long as everything is covered with the expected depths, I’m happy. Personally I’d say the earlier they finish the better.

ummmm, because the lift issue has tapped out so now back to the snowmaking. Of course they're done early, there's been no thaw. And the forecast in the short and medium term is devoid of disaster. Great conditions this weekend. Sunday was more pleasant than expected with little wind. Although I wore too many layers as I have a habit of doing.

 

[cdskier]

ummmm, because the lift issue has tapped out so now back to the snowmaking. Of course they're done early, there's been no thaw. And the forecast in the short and medium term is devoid of disaster. Great conditions this weekend. Sunday was more pleasant than expected with little wind. Although I wore too many layers as I have a habit of doing.

Sunday felt warmer than Saturday thanks to the lack of wind…. Was definitely not as bad as expected.

Agree that conditions were quite good this weekend overall.

 

[Lotso]

Fantastic today...and forecast keeps pushing snow totals tonight higher...tomorrow should be excellent.

 

[Hawk]

Saw this this morning on Bloomstink, not behind a paywall for me but ymmv:

Indy pass

What's wrong with Bloomberg now.

 

[ducky]

Chair holding passenger falls off lift at NH resort

 

[Rob Katz]

im legit scared of that haha

 

[1dog]

Chair holding passenger falls off lift at NH resort

At least it wasn't this:
( 2018- somehow I missed this)

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Dana Nicholson on Instagram: "This is absolutely insane 😱😱 #crusty #crustydemons #fmx #moto #motorcycle #motorbike #motorcycles #dirt #dirtbike #actionsports #gobig #pinned #xgames #fleshgear Video courtesy of @zarnab.lashaari"

505K likes, 6,994 comments - fleshgear_crustydemons on December 29, 2024: "This is absolutely insane 😱😱 #crusty #crustydemons #fmx #moto #motorcycle #motorbike #motorcycles #dirt #dirtbike #actionsports #gobig #pinned #xgames #fleshgear Video courtesy of @zarnab.lashaari".

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[Cheetah440]

Sunday felt warmer than Saturday thanks to the lack of wind…. Was definitely not as bad as expected.

Agree that conditions were quite good this weekend overall.

Sure did, Sat was brutal

 

[Boxtop Willie]

FYI, yesterday morning and this morning were exceptionally good. 5-6 inches of fresh snow each day. Yesterday much drier than today. Today was significantly more dense. A good thing since the wind was honking in the am today. Woods have filled in nicely. 9am down Waterfall was spectacular. 6 inches on top of a groom on Spring Fling was heaven. Possibly the two best mornings back to back I've had in years

 

[pinnoke]

FYI, yesterday morning and this morning were exceptionally good. 5-6 inches of fresh snow each day. Yesterday much drier than today. Today was significantly more dense. A good thing since the wind was honking in the am today. Woods have filled in nicely. 9am down Waterfall was spectacular. 6 inches on top of a groom on Spring Fling was heaven. Possibly the two best mornings back to back I've had in years

100% agree! I skied ME yesterday; LP today. Thrilling! Just woke up from a well-earned nap

 

[ducky]

My season is now over - new shoulder to replace this mess tomorrow morning. You guys can thank me for the great snow coming tomorrow (4-5") and Sunday (9-11").
Was the coldest day of the year up there this morning. Deep penetrating cold.

 

[jimmywilson69]

best of luck with the surgery!

 

[STREETSKIER]

FYI, yesterday morning and this morning were exceptionally good. 5-6 inches of fresh snow each day. Yesterday much drier than today. Today was significantly more dense. A good thing since the wind was honking in the am today. Woods have filled in nicely. 9am down Waterfall was spectacular. 6 inches on top of a groom on Spring Fling was heaven. Possibly the two best mornings back to back I've had in years

My season is now over - new shoulder to replace this mess tomorrow morning. You guys can thank me for the great snow coming tomorrow (4-5") and Sunday (9-11").
Was the coldest day of the year up there this morning. Deep penetrating cold.


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Bro sorry you’re missing it
Good luck with your surgery and strong recovery mountain will be waiting for you

 

[cdskier]

Good luck, ducky!

 

[djd66]

My season is now over - new shoulder to replace this mess tomorrow morning. You guys can thank me for the great snow coming tomorrow (4-5") and Sunday (9-11").
Was the coldest day of the year up there this morning. Deep penetrating cold.


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Good luck,... hope you have a quick recovery and you are better than before when all is done!

 

[tumbler]

Do your PT!!

 

[Carl_Greig]

Best of luck to you ducky!

 

[urungus]

My season is now over - new shoulder to replace this mess tomorrow morning. You guys can thank me for the great snow coming tomorrow (4-5") and Sunday (9-11").
Was the coldest day of the year up there this morning. Deep penetrating cold.

Hope the surgery goes well ducky

 

[ducky]

Best of luck to you ducky!View attachment 64808

Brilliant, Carl. Good laugh this morning as I drink my 7oz of black tea. Thanks, bud. Look to ski with you all next year.
Hawk, I'll be just ahead of you in the woods, lol.
By summertime, hope to be out on the old Ducati.