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    Loon South Peak Expansion

    Loon had a massive proposal to go all the way to route 93 back in late 70 early 80. I remember reading about it in either ski or skiing mag. I think Lincoln water/sewer was the thing that killed it. I've searched for that old article but never found it. This was before ski area expansion...
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    LiftBlog Reports that Smuggs and Stowe are Exploring an Interconnect Gondola

    Is Smuggs even viable going forward? I skied there once and the terrain was awesome. I don't care for the lifts. How much of the infrastructure must be replaced soon? It seems the lifts can't last forever. Who can pay for those? Are there enough skier visits and revenue to spend the...
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    Cannon Lover's Thread

    Jackson Tram goes to the top. Gondola does not.
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    Tenney Mountain

    Heard a Tenney ad today on Boston sports radio. I went to the website but still seems closed
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    Cannon Lover's Thread

    I would much rather this 1941 layout. Can we please bring that back???
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    Excessive crowds on the Modern day Ski mountain, Lift lines, Traffic lines & Parking issues. What, Where, When??

    KillingCrowds about 1992. Christmas week. 4 lift rides total. Starship base 60 minute wait. Killington double chair 45 minute wait. Superstar lift twice. All ice everywhere including the novice connector trails. Massively overcrowded trails. Long lines at the bar. Didn't go back to...
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    Best (or better) ski schools for toddlers to learn in PA, NY, or S.VT

    Just teach them yourself. I taught all 3 of my kids starting at 20 months. Man up and do it.
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    Pats peak

    Still 100% open. They know how to operate.
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    Driving while wearing your ski boots

    I also drive to the rink with my skates on. Totally worth it.
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    The kid thread

    My kids love it. Here is my 4yo daughter.
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    Pats Peak to Require Reservations

    Pats is the best for little kids. Will be there tomorrow and Monday with the clan.
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    Mammoth

    I remember driving from LA to Mammoth. It was pretty cool. Only like 4 towns on a very long stretch of desert highway. Mammoth was awesome place to ski!
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    Powdr is going FastPass at Copper, K, Snowbird and Bachelor

    This is a big nothing. Who cares? Sounds like smart business to offer such an upgrade. I, for one, would never pay it.
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    2020-21 Sunday River

    Wow. 8-pack. Setting up for future expansion in Western Reserve.
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    Europe 2022 ?

    I think I was at that one. I witnessed a lot of violence by security towards the deadheads.
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    New Cannon Tram?

    Another article https://unofficialnetworks.com/2021/07/26/cannon-mountain-looking-to-either-renovate-or-replace-their-aeriel-tramway/ "Will the tramway at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire be modified, or will a replacement be coming to one of the most iconic lifts in the country? On July...
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    New Cannon Tram?

    From UnionLeader Federal funds eyed for Cannon Mountain tramway makeover https://www.unionleader.com/nh/travel/attractions/federal-funds-eyed-for-cannon-mountain-tramway-makeover/article_447af4ec-ebaa-50c3-ac2d-0e1f65a17dd9.html?block_id=998119 New tram cars and maybe total replacement.
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    Crotched Mountain 12-19-20 unmitigated disaster #VailFail

    Was there on Monday the 28th. Waited 45 minutes to pick up free tix for my 5yr old. Was a total shitshow.
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