drjeff
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No talk of pod closing yet - even in Sunbrook there's still a bunch of snow in the trees and Beartrap is deep with big, soft bumps
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2013 King of Spring - Who will it be?
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No talk of pod closing yet - even in Sunbrook there's still a bunch of snow in the trees and Beartrap is deep with big, soft bumps
Looks like we're getting a permit a week late for SS--last day of the Jet is being pushed to 4-28. If we have snow thereafter, we'll be inclined to get creative. This is Killington's game to lose for sure. Good on em.
4aprice
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I bought mine back when they went on sale and have used it already so its really almost paid off. 2 days this coming weekend and it will be paid off so anything after is gravy. Saw the schedule of closings and the only thing I would love to see different is K1 make it to the weekend of the 21st.
Alex
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Killington. Everyone else is vying for second place. Mike Solimano has expressed a willingness to try for June, all he needs is a deep base (check!), customers, and a little luck with the weather, i.e. a cool spring. On top of that their spring pass looks like a great deal ($199), BMMC is back this weekend, and events through every weekend through May 5th.
dlague
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We chase JP spring snow every year and have really enjoyed it! Steve I remember a FB post you made when Jay was open longer than Sugarloaf! It's not about being the King of Spring it is about letting your skiers ski as long a possible! It is about having fun! That being said mother's day will not be the same this year! Two year's ago we were skiing Haynes in the rain on Mother's Day! It was still awesome! Looking forward to the new Stateside!
MadPatSki
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I just voted...if Killington is really going for it as long as there is snow on the ground, regardless of the competition (other New England areas), they'll win it. But like everyone is joining the Kmart bandwagon, I'll vote for the ski area in the list above that has been the most consistent last to close: Mont St-Sauveur.
Here is the last blog piece on the Eastern Closing Thread from last May my blog, Ski Mad World.
http://madpatski.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/cest-fini-eastern-closing-2012-part-last/
MSS last day vs the others in the previous 7 seasons.
Again, I've skied Superstar a numbers of times in June in the 1990s, if they decide to really make a run for June turns, they can. The mid-October opening is a good indication of their new commitment to having the longest season, hoping for a return to June turns at Kmart.
Here is the last blog piece on the Eastern Closing Thread from last May my blog, Ski Mad World.
http://madpatski.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/cest-fini-eastern-closing-2012-part-last/
MSS last day vs the others in the previous 7 seasons.
Again, I've skied Superstar a numbers of times in June in the 1990s, if they decide to really make a run for June turns, they can. The mid-October opening is a good indication of their new commitment to having the longest season, hoping for a return to June turns at Kmart.
drjeff
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Just read on the Mount Snow passholders site, a post from the GM. Even though on today's snowreport, Sunbrook was listed as closed for the season, that's not the case! The Beartrap lift will spin from 10-3 both days this weekend. No Sunbrook quad spinning though. Beartrap was AWESOME last weekend! I'm sure if he reads this, Jaywithbigred will agree!
gmcunni
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Just read on the Mount Snow passholders site, a post from the GM. Even though on today's snowreport, Sunbrook was listed as closed for the season, that's not the case! The Beartrap lift will spin from 10-3 both days this weekend. No Sunbrook quad spinning though. Beartrap was AWESOME last weekend! I'm sure if he reads this, Jaywithbigred will agree!
am i reading today's report correctly, blue bird is shut down for rest of the season?
MadPatSki
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Just finished my Annual Eastern Closing Thread.
Only two ski areas mentioned May dates (Kmart and MSS)... two other which have made it to May on a few times are TBD (Jay and Sugarbush).
Go skiing this weekend!!! – Eastern Closing Thread 2012-13 – Part 1
http://madpatski.wordpress.com/2013...eekend-eastern-closing-thread-2012-13-part-1/
Only two ski areas mentioned May dates (Kmart and MSS)... two other which have made it to May on a few times are TBD (Jay and Sugarbush).
Go skiing this weekend!!! – Eastern Closing Thread 2012-13 – Part 1
http://madpatski.wordpress.com/2013...eekend-eastern-closing-thread-2012-13-part-1/
ScottySkis
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andyzee
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I would love to ski the Bush in May.
I would love to ski Killington in June!8)
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MadPatSki
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JUne 1st, 1992
http://madpatski.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/killington-vt-monday-june-1-1992/
Mid-June turns baby!!!
http://madpatski.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/killington-vt-thursday-june-11-1992/
Didn't post any other old retro TRs from June, but I have a few days to choose from 1993 and 1997. 8)
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In addition to the considerations of business levels vs marketing value several resorts are now selling spring passes($199 @ the Bush, for example) which puts added pressure to be open as long as possible.
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