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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Greetings from Montana/Idaho, Sugarbush Friends! Ski The East / Ski The West, it don't matter! Discovered 'Discovery Ski Area' today. Thursday/Friday at Whitefish (with former Sugarbush and MRG instructor Jerry Griffiths...anyone know him?). Lookout Pass is Monday's plan before 3 days to...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Please don't spread that good report to too many people, for the sake of Sugarbush sustainability!
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    https://catamountoutdoor.org/2022/09/12/catamount-outdoor-family-center-announces-john-atkinson-as-new-executive-director/
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    My understanding is that John A. is now the Director of the Catamount X-C Ski/Bike Center in Williston
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    "A beautiful carpet of corduroy..." might not be achieved with one groom?! Go slow until ya know.
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    As an ambassador, I can tell you that our input on concerns such as this isn't going to bubble up to the right people. However, as some of those folks may be peeking at these posts; or if you have a more direct line to Mt. Operations; you'd have a better chance of getting desired results (or...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Nice to know some of the manmade (aforementioned) "frozen precipitation" lands on some trails, too! From this afternoon's update: "Looking towards this evening, the producers of frozen precipitation will be blowing snow across both peaks and on many trails including Stein's Run, Sunrise...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Thanks, and I owe much to JJ Toland and Chris Enman, who helped me grow beyond what must've surely been some wonky early reports, as well. I heard plenty of customer/friend comments which also helped steer what I was reporting...such as PUT NEW SNOWFALL INFO FIRST! Win, and Dispatch (Karen) were...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Enthusiastic, for sure. But, in his early 20's and not yet an experienced (Sugarbush) skier (compared to my 53 years with a feel for the mountain, and 'journalism' when I got the job). I'd enjoy a few chairlift rides with him to help him better understand the priorities...and not the need for a...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    I've had ATT since the 'beginning' (Cellular One, etc.). Coverage/dead zones/dropped calls, etc. have gotten progressively worse; and I'm not referencing the Sugarbush area. But, I don't want to switch if it results in poor Sugarbush coverage. From what I'm hearing here, I'd better be careful...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Hey Sugarbush Friends: Taking thoughts off of skiing for this question, though Sugarbush-related! I'm steering away from AT&T for my cell phone, though I'm (only) satisfied with my coverage/reception while at Sugarbush. Anyone have good or bad experience to share with Verizon or T-Mobile? THANKS.
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Got it...much better! I didn't understand that your 20+1 was only referencing IKON days. I skied at Red 2 years ago; got home 1 day before TSHTF. Had a great time! Stayed right in Rossland at a hotel across from the brewery. We got some modest powder for our final day...beautiful! On THAT trip...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Howie...how/why did you only do 1 day at Red?! Something disappointing must've cut you short...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Yeah...about 1 class before I dropped it! It clearly was for music majors. When he suggested we come prepared with a song transposed into multiple key options, I crawled back to my Elton John imitations and slowly faded away. Interested in a beautiful Knabe 6-ft. grand that no longer can hold...
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    I'm with you, Hawk! (And, also took lessons and played piano for years, until being intimidated by professor Max Roach at UMass for Jazz Improv 101.) Still, I have that same awe and respect for all but the terrible, as well as composers...wow! I add bluegrass to the mix, and I sometimes refer to...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Grinder, Spills, and Ripcord all skied quite nicely. I'm sorry I didn't hit Paradise, based on what I heard back down in the lodge. Yes, I think the next few days will be a lot of fun...there's ample coverage to keep us happy for awhile longer, indeed.
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Congrats, Win! Our 'next' grandchild arrives in Atlanta in about a week...making travel arrangements now!
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    Even the 142 is a bit of a stretch, perhaps, as totals are now compiled even before the lifts begin to spin, as well as taking the summit measurement vs. lower. Several years ago, I liked to claim that we only reported measurement of "a big, fat, Sugarbush inch" in comparison to what I called...
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    WITH AGE COMES WISDOM!
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    The "Sugarbush Thread"

    +1 ; very worth the time to read.
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