Who's Open 2015-2016

thetrailboss · Nov 23, 2015

For Out Here:

Tahoe:

Boreal
Rose
Squaw/Alpine Meadows
Kirkwood
(maybe some others too)

Utah:

Park City
Brighton
Solitude
Alta
Snowbird
Brian Head

JimG. · Nov 23, 2015

deadheadskier said:
That will be nice for doing laps on Conclusion.

And Highline

drjeff · Nov 23, 2015

Mount Snow just announced on the GM's Blog that they're hoping for Wednesday the 25th - definitive announcement will come tomorrow afternoon - it's just a question of how much snow they can produce in the general base areas the next couple of days....

The plan is for Cascade to Canyon as well as Long John off the summit and then Gulch with a park over at Carinthia - Planning to spin the Discovery triple in the beginner area, the Bluebird to the summit and the Heavy Metal Double over at Carinthia

deadheadskier · Nov 23, 2015

JimG. said:
And Highline

When you're allowed on it. That's why I didn't mention it. Seems like every time I go to K, it's roped off for KMS kids. That bothers some, but I think it's great for the kids. Parents pay a heckuva lot money, so they should have a mostly dedicated training venue.

180 · Nov 23, 2015

deadheadskier said:
When you're allowed on it. That's why I didn't mention it. Seems like every time I go to K, it's roped off for KMS kids. That bothers some, but I think it's great for the kids. Parents pay a heckuva lot money, so they should have a mostly dedicated training venue.

thats my money, next time find me and i will take on my ski trail, Hahaha

Cannonball · Nov 23, 2015

I was up at Harvard Falls on Saturday and had a nice view across to Loon. They were cranking it out on the upper mountain. Then it rained pretty hard overnight into Sunday. I would guess that set them back some. They have the guns fired up again now and planning to open on Wednesday.

deadheadskier · Nov 23, 2015

180 said:
thats my money, next time find me and i will take on my ski trail, Hahaha

Parents are allowed to use the venue to? Including Mogul course?

yeggous · Nov 23, 2015

Wildcat opens top to bottom on Wednesday. I am stoked. Lynx is a great trail too.

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WoodCore · Nov 23, 2015

Stratton is shooting for Saturday 11/28. Either way the picture they posted this morning on FB is pretty impressive. That's some Snowmaking firepower!!

yeggous · Nov 23, 2015

WoodCore said:
Stratton is shooting for Saturday 11/28. Either way the picture they posted this morning on FB is pretty impressive. That's some Snowmaking firepower!!

Yes, I was impressed too. I don't think I've ever seen a mountain light up that many top to bottom routes at one time.

Savemeasammy · Nov 23, 2015

180 said:
thats my money, next time find me and i will take on my ski trail, Hahaha

I got to ski it a few times last spring. Sweet mogul course.

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skiadikt · Nov 23, 2015

yeggous said:
Yes, I was impressed too. I don't think I've ever seen a mountain light up that many top to bottom routes at one time.

very impressive.

Cannonball · Nov 23, 2015

yeggous said:
Wildcat opens top to bottom on Wednesday. I am stoked. Lynx is a great trail too.

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Great to see them going for it!! By charging $49 for one trail they are essentially making it a passholders-only day without the bad press that comes with officially excluding people. Smart PR move I think. Too rich for my blood, but I am happy to see them open.

slatham · Nov 23, 2015

Re Stratton picture - pretty sure there's even more below as they typically light up at least one run from mid down. Just incredible what the big areas can cover these days, simultaneously!

yeggous · Nov 23, 2015

Cannonball said:
Great to see them going for it!! By charging $49 for one trail they are essentially making it a passholders-only day without the bad press that comes with officially excluding people. Smart PR move I think. Too rich for my blood, but I am happy to see them open.

It's the same as Killington and $10 more than Sunday River. Neither of those are offering nearly the vertical of Wildcat, nor are they running and express quad. And Killington still expects you to hike out.

A big differentiator is also that Wildcat offers 50% off with the Vertical Value card which includes a free any time ticket. That effectively makes the price $24.50 if you plan to come back again for a weekend day and use the ticket then.

Smellytele · Nov 23, 2015

Cannonball said:
Great to see them going for it!! By charging $49 for one trail they are essentially making it a passholders-only day without the bad press that comes with officially excluding people. Smart PR move I think. Too rich for my blood, but I am happy to see them open.

At K they charge you 49 and make you walk.

Cannonball · Nov 23, 2015

yeggous said:
It's the same as Killington and $10 more than Sunday River. Neither of those are offering nearly the vertical of Wildcat, nor are they running and express quad. And Killington still expects you to hike out.

A big differentiator is also that Wildcat offers 50% off with the Vertical Value card which includes a free any time ticket. That effectively makes the price $24.50 if you plan to come back again for a weekend day and use the ticket then.

Understood. I'm not knocking them for charging that. And I'm not knocking K or SR for charging whatever they are. Just pointing out that I don't plan on going. If it was cheaper I might, but that's not a criticism just my preference.

Edd · Nov 23, 2015

yeggous said:
Wildcat opens top to bottom on Wednesday. I am stoked. Lynx is a great trail too.

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I might go check it out just to snag a mug before they're gone.

dlague · Nov 23, 2015

Cannonball said:
Understood. I'm not knocking them for charging that. And I'm not knocking K or SR for charging whatever they are. Just pointing out that I don't plan on going. If it was cheaper I might, but that's not a criticism just my preference.

Keep in mind Killington has a lot of 2 for 1 deals for early season. I can't imagine a lot of people are paying $49 for the top only.

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drjeff · Nov 23, 2015

slatham said:
Re Stratton picture - pretty sure there's even more below as they typically light up at least one run from mid down. Just incredible what the big areas can cover these days, simultaneously!

HKD Snowmakers had that picture on their FB page, they said essentially that this is what 250 guns running at the same time looks like!

It's impressive how many low e guns an area can run at once these days! For most, the amount of air they have available is no longer the limiting factor, it's how much water can they pump!

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