Nashoba Valley opening this Friday Dec. 5

Joshua B · Dec 3, 2003

Nashoba Valley plans to open this Friday.

Greg · Dec 3, 2003

Friday, December 3?

What year are you in? :blink:

A bunch of Mass resorts open on Sat:

http://skiing.alpinezone.com/conditions.php?state=MA

B-nut and Jiminy must be blowing tons 'o snow!

Joshua B · Dec 3, 2003

Oh yeah, lemme edit that.

Greg · Dec 3, 2003

Joshua B said:
Oh yeah, lemme edit that.

Leave it, or my stupid post will make even less sense. Hardy har har...

Joshua B · Dec 3, 2003

Haha

After work I think I'll suit up and make the 3 mile drive for my first turns of the season. I've lived close for over three years but have only skied there once. I think I'll mess around over there a few times this season. Why the hell not.

jlangdale · Dec 4, 2003

Looks like southern area might get a big dump from this storm on Sat or thereabouts.

Joshua B · Dec 4, 2003

This evening I took a drive over to Nashoba to check out their progress. For a ski area that is not open, they sure had lots of cars in the lot. I guess when you combine the Ski Market Underground staff and customers, the Outlook Restaurant staff and customers, and the snowmaking crew, the number of bodies adds up.

Night-time snowmaking is a beautiful thing. As of 6:45 snow was being blown on the beginner area, War Dance, and Nashoba Slope. The beginner area is just about done, Nashoba Slope is getting there, and I estimate War Dance will take all night to complete. I called earlier today and they will be open until 10 PM tomorrow night. The rental shop will also be open.

Look, I know Nashoba is just a bump, but it's a popular place and it's well-run, which I respect. Plus, I actually live close enough to a ski area to check it out every once in a while and report back to you. I know my Nashoba reports aren't as valuable as those from someone living in God's country in the Northeast Kingdom, but let me do my part. 8)

Greg · Dec 4, 2003

Joshua B said:
...but let me do my part. 8)

I appreciate it, Josh.

teachski · Dec 4, 2003

It's nice to hear about these close places, particularly the ones that are open at night so we can zip over after work. I live very near to Wachusett (20 minutes), and I get out of work at 2. If I leave from work I can be there by 2:45 (I work in the opposite direction). With a Century Pass I can ski from 2:45- 7 or 8 and then head home, or I can stay till closing if I choose. I think they opened today.

Also, support the little guys, Pine Ridge (great place to learn and for families with young children and/or a limited budget) is reopening this year after being closed last season. There is new management and things are changing around there. They went to look at a chair the other day and are committed to installing one for next season. They will also be adding tubing. For this year they will run with the T-bar and rope tow lifts. The new owner is committed to making positive changes there.
This year- Friday Night=family night (mom, dad and kids ski for $30-rentals not included)

jlangdale · Dec 4, 2003

Nashoba is just a bump but I love it. You can get tons of little short runs in and it's a blast for night skiing. Can't really beat it. I think I've had more fun night skiing there than at Pat's peak or Stowe.

I'm going to try to get down there for some night skiing on a Friday or Saturday before going to to party with friends from Lowell sometime.

ChileMass · Dec 5, 2003

Plus - the Outlook Restaurant is a great place to get a cup of chowder and a beer while your kids ski on that little bump.......

jlangdale · Dec 5, 2003

ChileMass said:
Plus - the Outlook Restaurant is a great place to get a cup of chowder and a beer while your kids ski on that little bump.......

Yep, the Outlook is one of my favorite ski dives. Really nice place to grab a steak and beer while watching Monday night football and people hit the jump off War Dance. I like it better when the restaurant is not so crowded though.

Joshua B · Dec 5, 2003

Nashoba is officially open now! It looks like my little night at the bump has turned into a group of six of us. Should be fun!

Greg · Dec 5, 2003

Joshua B said:
Nashoba is officially open now! It looks like my little night at the bump has turned into a group of six of us. Should be fun!

Great! Have a good time and be sure to post a report.

jlangdale · Dec 5, 2003

Joshua B said:
Nashoba is officially open now! It looks like my little night at the bump has turned into a group of six of us. Should be fun!

Ah, you're going today? I wish I was going night skiing at Nashoba. Not in that neck of the woods anymore. I guess I'll just have to settle for the day vert at the bush

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