Current footage from the summit looks beautiful, but there seems to be some $#*! in the forecast. Doesn't bode well for top to bottom skiing for opening weekend. I also wonder why they've chosen Suntanner as the trail for the lower mountain...
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slatham
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Suntanner has been the opening choice for several years IIRC. Shortest/quickest route down from the upper Mountian, and can be its own low intermediate run off of Amex. Also linked with mid mountain lodge. The next one is typically Old Log Road to allow a way down from Snow Bowl area, where they don’t always run the lift during the week.
I remember one season when the only trails they had open were black/polar then side of ursa to a narrow traverse across tamarack then to yodeler. My recollection is that Suntanner was one of the last to open after Yodeler, Tamarack and the trails under AM EX, but I could be wrong,
Never really cared for it especially since it takes an uphill climb to get to it.
I also assumed they named it Suntanner for a reason which would make it tougher to cover/maintain in warmer temperatures, but then again, I know nothing.
Never really cared for it especially since it takes an uphill climb to get to it.
I also assumed they named it Suntanner for a reason which would make it tougher to cover/maintain in warmer temperatures, but then again, I know nothing.
ColdRain&Snow
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POWER!
ColdRain&Snow
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Looks like they’ve cut back a bit from expectations 10 days ago. Pretty warm tomorrow then deep drop so should be interesting few days. Been jonesin’, heavy.
11/25 - We are officially back with top to bottom skiing on 55 acres and 10 trails kicking off our 65th season tomorrow morning!
You can find your way up the Gondola, American Express, Snow Bowl Express, and Ursa, all set to spin at 9am. Once you ride up to the summit you will find three options for your way down, Franks Falline, Mikes Way, and Janeway Junction. Franks to Suntanner will return you to base area; This will be the only way down so you must ride a black diamond trail to return, meaning there is no beginner skiing for opening day.
Mikes and Janeway will lead to West Meadow for a ride up Snow Bowl Express. Frank's Falline will split to Grizzly Access to reach Ursa and will connect to Suntanner. Suntanner will be the only option off American Express for riders who prefer not to go to the summit; Please keep in mind this is a blue trail recommended for intermediate and expert skiers and riders.
At the lower portion of Franks Falline, our Parks crew has set 3 features including 2 boxes and 1 tube ready to enhance the opening day fun!
Expansion is on the horizon as cold temperatures roll in early Thursday, through the weekend, and into the next coming week. With temperatures like these, you best believe snow guns will be roaring base to summit.
Nov 15 message
11/25 - We are officially back with top to bottom skiing on 55 acres and 10 trails kicking off our 65th season tomorrow morning!
You can find your way up the Gondola, American Express, Snow Bowl Express, and Ursa, all set to spin at 9am. Once you ride up to the summit you will find three options for your way down, Franks Falline, Mikes Way, and Janeway Junction. Franks to Suntanner will return you to base area; This will be the only way down so you must ride a black diamond trail to return, meaning there is no beginner skiing for opening day.
Mikes and Janeway will lead to West Meadow for a ride up Snow Bowl Express. Frank's Falline will split to Grizzly Access to reach Ursa and will connect to Suntanner. Suntanner will be the only option off American Express for riders who prefer not to go to the summit; Please keep in mind this is a blue trail recommended for intermediate and expert skiers and riders.
At the lower portion of Franks Falline, our Parks crew has set 3 features including 2 boxes and 1 tube ready to enhance the opening day fun!
Expansion is on the horizon as cold temperatures roll in early Thursday, through the weekend, and into the next coming week. With temperatures like these, you best believe snow guns will be roaring base to summit.
Nov 15 message
ColdRain&Snow
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It’s pretty messy today, but I don’t care 
slatham
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Friday might not be that great but with cold temps and maybe some upslope snow the weekend could be ok.
ColdRain&Snow
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Looks like nothing else opening today.
Why don’t they slow the gondola and download too? My ski partner is disappointed she can’t hit mikes way and meadow without getting out down on franks.
Why don’t they slow the gondola and download too? My ski partner is disappointed she can’t hit mikes way and meadow without getting out down on franks.
Hastur
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Bring a backpack with hiking boots In it.
Leave it at the snow bowl lift base. Hike out on old log road after. Or Cabot’s to wanderer. Unless they are making snow on those sections. It’s a 10 min easy hike.
ColdRain&Snow
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ColdRain&Snow
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Meanwhile, snowed pretty good, got windy so gondola and snowbowl lift went on hold. Way too many people for just franks, polar bear and suntanner. Lapped ursa and snow bowl for a while.
KustyTheKlown
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I skied from 9-1230 and got out of there as soon as they closed the snowbowl side. Just 20k of early season groomer ripping and home by 3. Easy
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