The "Sugarbush Thread"

[Castlerockrisk]

We have had some of the best consistent snow conditions in years. As a retired Navy officer I am not a fan of our current administration especially how they have degraded and disrespected the power that was earned by sacrifice from generations of the individuals and our country who previously served. The meeting in the Whitehouse yesterday is a low for all of us.

However- I must commend our mountain for how well they handled the inconvenience of having a Vp pick our humble resort to spend the weekend. I was here from 8am through 1600 and it was a normal weekend- zero inconvenience for us small people. I will thank Sugarbush and not the VP - maybe we will get a grant to help bring in more A+ lift mechanics that the Doge will approve.

Prey for more snow!!!

 

[Rob Katz]

saying he skis once a year is probably generous, idk what anyone was expecting.

it's kinda cool that people were sharing trails with the vp today imo.

 

[snoseek]

Taking a trip around the bull wheel puts him at jerry platinum status. We'll done Mr VP.

 

[Lotso]

Yes, I see that he skis at the beginner/intermediate level from the video. What I also notice is the crazy amount of people on that trail skiing near him then the wreck at the end.

I've always thought a crowded beginner/ intermediate trail like that is much more dangerous than skiing an expert trail which never has a crowd.

He brought a crowd with all the secret service folks in his orbit, but DS is often a pinch point for crowds

 

[urungus]

Taking a trip around the bull wheel puts him at jerry platinum status. Well done Mr VP.

Hope that video emerges of this, would be hilarious to watch. Did they have to run the lift in reverse to extract him ?

 

[tumbler]

Well it’s wakey wakey eggs and bakey this morning so maybe she didn’t get fired.

 

[Hawk]

I have to thank the publicity for bringing the lines down. There were no issues and skiing was great. The report is that the traffic for this weekend was less than normal

 

[Lotso]

Just drove by the farm on Bragg Hill with the horses out front. One of the horse blankets had "I love Lucy" written on it in tape.

Vance will drive by later today on the way to BTV (not skiing today...too cold) but likely will have no idea.

Glad she's not been canned, and also glad it wasn't a complete shitshow this weekend. Happy everyone got a chance to express their views and we now move on. Fingers crossed for the future, especially Tue-Thur with the rain and 50 degrees...

 

[SkiTheEast]

Well it’s wakey wakey eggs and bakey this morning so maybe she didn’t get fired.

Was Johnny B on the snow phone this morning so I wouldn't be so sure...anyone have definitive info?

 

[djd66]

Skiing on Saturday was tops in my books for weekend skiing. We hit the slopes just after first chair as I was anticipating things to be a shit show. Crowds on the slopes never showed up. Trails and lifts were eerily empty. I never saw VD - but saw a ton of Secret Service. All groomers were incredibly edgy/carvable. SF, SB, OG, RC, CR all skied awesome. The set up with a fresh groom on Friday and 3” of new snow made for some perfect skiing. Not sure what’s on the way this week for weather- but there is a ton of solid base to withstand.

I think now that we made it through this weekend, we can move on from politics in my favorite and most popular thread.

 

[thetrailboss]

Yeah so….back to talking about Sugarbush. So
I hear that Slide Brook is not going to open this year.

 

[thetrailboss]

OK, leaving international politics. So how ‘bout that North Ridge Express?

 

[Lotso]

OK, leaving international politics. So how ‘bout that North Ridge Express?

NRX has been running great....er, except for today....oh well... SBX needs to be dismantled and sold for scrap. I love that ride, but it is time for it to go.

 

[jaybird]

Yeah so….back to talking about Sugarbush. So
I hear that Slide Brook is not going to open this year.

Not gonna miss it.
Shuttle works fine.
Re-allocate the dollars.
Hire an electric/controls professional.

 

[cdskier]

Not sure what’s on the way this week for weather- but there is a ton of solid base to withstand.

We're going to need it based on the upcoming weather pattern through at least mid-March. Hope something changes, but not looking particularly favorable for much new snow.

 

[NewEnglander77]

Not gonna miss it.
Shuttle works fine.
Re-allocate the dollars.
Hire an electric/controls professional.

If and when, what's the over under on how many years it just sits and rots before being dismantled? Hard to see them spending good money on taking it down and removing the towers instead of just leaving it.

It would make more sense based on the last few years snowfall in March and April to keep it running if Ellen stayed open past the end of March.

 

[cdskier]

And now for a few photos from this weekend (and what could end up being some of the last mid-winter looking photos for a bit):

 

[Cheetah440]

And now for a few photos from this weekend (and what could end up being some of the last mid-winter looking photos for a bit):

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Cutters galore lined up on the models. This weekend conditions were great, might be a few weeks to see them again.

 

[MadPadraic]

From the Boston Globe (sorry, paywall):

In a statement to the Globe, Sugarbush spokesperson John Bleh said the resort respects “the voice and opinion” of its employees but “determined that the snow report was not the appropriate medium to share that information.” He would not comment on whether Welch had faced disciplinary action but said she “remains a member of the snow reporting team.”

 

[Cheetah440]

From the Boston Globe (sorry, paywall):

In a statement to the Globe, Sugarbush spokesperson John Bleh said the resort respects “the voice and opinion” of its employees but “determined that the snow report was not the appropriate medium to share that information.” He would not comment on whether Welch had faced disciplinary action but said she “remains a member of the snow reporting team.”

Hopefully Alterra steps in, maybe even with a bit of pressure and does the right thing all around. Sugarbush needs new management, a complete overhaul.