Lostone
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I'll try to hook up with y'all at some point.
Hopefully, you won't be able to find me in all the new powder. :dunce:
Hopefully, you won't be able to find me in all the new powder. :dunce:
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Sugarbush AlpineZone Day: Friday, 3/21/08
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Ain't looking good from a wind hold standpoint:
Looks like a lot of de-icing issues and some wind holds today. I think we need to be prepared for major wind issues tomorrow. If we get at least one upper mountain lift (HG or CR), I'm cool, but if the only option is Gate House, I would be willing to consider MRG. Not sure if the single is really all that much less susceptible to wind though.
I don't mean to minimize Win's generous offer to AZers in any way, and I really hope they spin something up top tomorrow, but many of us are traveling several hundred miles and want to ski the "good stuff". Thoughts?
Ain't looking good from a wind hold standpoint:
Looks like a lot of de-icing issues and some wind holds today. I think we need to be prepared for major wind issues tomorrow. If we get at least one upper mountain lift (HG or CR), I'm cool, but if the only option is Gate House, I would be willing to consider MRG. Not sure if the single is really all that much less susceptible to wind though.
I don't mean to minimize Win's generous offer to AZers in any way, and I really hope they spin something up top tomorrow, but many of us are traveling several hundred miles and want to ski the "good stuff". Thoughts?
madskier6
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Should we have a Plan B in case the Super Bravo lift is on wind hold? Perhaps meet at the bottom of the Gate House Express Lift at 11 am but only if Super Bravo is on wind hold?
Edit: I just saw Greg's post. If there are wind issues & we meet at the botom of the Gate House lift, we can consider other alternatives.
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Well, if Castlerock is spinning, you can get to the base of Heaven's Gate via Bailout. Now that's assuming everyone can handle the terrain on Castlerock so perhaps a contigency is a good idea. Base of Gate House works for me. I almost initially proposed that, but I figured if people were skiing the upper mountain in the morning then they wouldn't want to ski all the way down to the base of the quads.
madskier6
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The more I think about it though, I don't think we want to wait until 11:00 to consider other alternatives (such as MRG). If there are wind issues at Lincoln Peak, I imagine most of us would not want to wait until 11:00 to go somewhere else.
gmcunni
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I’m with you on this. Win's generous offer is what prompted me to make this trip but now that I’ve committed (vaca day @ work, 2 nights lodging @ GL and 10 hours of driving) I’d like to get as much out of it as possible. I have the luxury of skiing fri and sat. If friday doesn't look good @ SB i'm not opposed to skiing somewhere else. I'll just eat the $$ and ski SB on Saturday instead.
Sadly I don't know the area well and would look for advise from you guys on where to go on a windy day. Is MRG like Magic in that the lifts are well protected from wind?
loafer89
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Days like tomorrow make me miss mountains with T-bars higher up on their mountains.
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Nope. I'm only up for a quick hitter; arriving late tonight and leaving after skiing tomorrow. I need to get as much on slope time as possible. If it looks like the upper lifts will be on wind hold past 9:30 or 10 am, I'm hopping on German Flats...
Not like Magic where the red chair is almost always wind protected. I do hear of the single going on wind hold, but I think it spins more often than say Heaven's Gate or Summit on a windy day. Part of it is wind direction, not just wind speed. I really hope Castlerock spins tomorrow. I'll just do laps over there.
I'm going to be at Gate House between 8:30 and 9 tomorrow. Will see what happens....
loafer89
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I meant to ask this, but can kids ride the single chair easily? Warren is afraid that he will not be able to lower the safety bar.
With regards to the wind....can someone please close the window???? :wink:
downhill04
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Kids can ride. The lift attendents close the safety bar for them. It is still a sketchy ride for a kid though. Heck I was in my 20's the first time I rode that lift and didn't feel too comfortable on it.
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It's not your typical overhead safety bar. It swings out in front of you to your left. I don't think he'll have a problem with it. Just hang out and watch a few people load so he knows what to expect. Remind him to pull it in towards himself from the end of the bar so he has the most leverage.
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I will be in the lower level boot room at 8:30 to evaluate things...
downhill04
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I think I am going to pass on tomorrow. I was going to make it a day trip but I can't justify driving that far and not being able to ski the whole mountain due to wind holds. Have fun!!
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Bummer. Would have liked to ski with you again. Can't blame you though. Too risky for a day trip.
madskier6
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My children have had no problem riding the Single. I'd suggest you have Warren ride ahead of you so you can see him in front of you if he has any issues. It should be no problem, however.
downhill04
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If you are going to do any other day trips on a weekend let me know. I still have some free passes to both Mt. Snow and Stratton that I need to burn before the year is over. I would even be down for a session at Sundown.
severine
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It is a little freaky the first time, but I'm sure Warren will be okay. Just make sure he understands that the safety bar works differently and he'll be alright. And I do agree with having him ride ahead of you.
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