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2012 Closings

from_the_NEK

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Stowes webcams showing Gondolier is cooked:
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Still some good lines off the Four Runner:
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thetrailboss

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Really bad news: Burke is canceling their famous pond skimming contest:

Hello Burkies,
It is with sadness that I have to announce that we have made the tough decision to cancel Pond Skimming for this season. We gave it our very best to keep some snow to make a pond for next week, but these crazy temperatures (especially on Thursday) have melted away any chances of having our favorite event. We will come back strong next season with a bigger and better event for everyone!!!!!
 

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So who is making snow this weekend? Any area serious about April (at least beyond April 1st) is probably going to have to make some snow OR cross their fingers that mother nature helps out. Sugarloaf has hinted they may. Any other hints?

Many areas just need some base area snow. With the 80 degree days behind us, a little touch up work at the base could extend things another week or two for some areas.

Has snow ever been made so late in the season before?

Update from Sunday River on 3/23.

It's been an interesting week here at Sunday River. The heat wave has come and gone and we're left with quite a network of trails. Although we have the most open terrain in the East, we aren't going to stop there. We're going to turn snowguns on this Sunday night. That's right. SNOWGUNS ARE COMING ON! And we're going to keep those suckers on for as long as possible this week. In the meantime, groomers are getting out there tonight to move around a serious amount of snow for us to enjoy this weekend. Check back in with us in the morning to find out exactly where the pressed corduroy will be.
 

thetrailboss

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Update from Sunday River on 3/23.

It's been an interesting week here at Sunday River. The heat wave has come and gone and we're left with quite a network of trails. Although we have the most open terrain in the East, we aren't going to stop there. We're going to turn snowguns on this Sunday night. That's right. SNOWGUNS ARE COMING ON! And we're going to keep those suckers on for as long as possible this week. In the meantime, groomers are getting out there tonight to move around a serious amount of snow for us to enjoy this weekend. Check back in with us in the morning to find out exactly where the pressed corduroy will be.

Wow...that is commitment. Impressive.
 

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Update from Sunday River on 3/23.

It's been an interesting week here at Sunday River. The heat wave has come and gone and we're left with quite a network of trails. Although we have the most open terrain in the East, we aren't going to stop there. We're going to turn snowguns on this Sunday night. That's right. SNOWGUNS ARE COMING ON! And we're going to keep those suckers on for as long as possible this week. In the meantime, groomers are getting out there tonight to move around a serious amount of snow for us to enjoy this weekend. Check back in with us in the morning to find out exactly where the pressed corduroy will be.

wow, wonder is SL will too, wish it wasnt so damn far away
 

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kind of mucking up the thread but another record falls to the heat...

CONCORD, N.H.—New Hampshire's unique hallmark of spring -- ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee -- has been declared, the earliest on record.

Ice-out signals when the M.S. Mount Washington cruise ship can leave its Meredith winter dock and travel the state's largest lake unimpeded by ice floes.

Before Friday's announcement, the earliest recorded Ice-Out was in 2010, when it was called on March 24. Before that, the earliest ice-out recorded was on March 29, 1921. The latest ice-out was called May 12, 1887.

Ice-out is determined by air from by Emerson Aviation.

The Mount Washington's first public cruise is the annual Mother's Day. Each year the 230-foot boat offers daily scenic cruises as well as evening dinner and dance cruises from the ship's summer homeport of Weirs Beach.

from boston.com
 

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Update from Sunday River on 3/23.

It's been an interesting week here at Sunday River. The heat wave has come and gone and we're left with quite a network of trails. Although we have the most open terrain in the East, we aren't going to stop there. We're going to turn snowguns on this Sunday night. That's right. SNOWGUNS ARE COMING ON! And we're going to keep those suckers on for as long as possible this week. In the meantime, groomers are getting out there tonight to move around a serious amount of snow for us to enjoy this weekend. Check back in with us in the morning to find out exactly where the pressed corduroy will be.

Damn... :fangun:
 

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just posted on stowe website

Based on current mountain conditions and extended weather forecast, Stowe’s revised operation schedule is as follows:

The Last Scheduled Day of Skiing for the Season is Sunday, April 1 (weather permitting). Any Extension of the Season (Beyond 4/1) will be Made No Later Than Thursday 3/29.

Tickets
The Late Season ticket rates apply March 24 through Sunday, April 1.

Lifts Schedule
The Gondola will operate through Saturday, March 24.
The Mountain Triple will be in operation through March 25.
The FourRunner Quad will operate through April 1.
The Over Easy Gondola will be in operation through April 1.
 

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Update from Sunday River on 3/23.

It's been an interesting week here at Sunday River. The heat wave has come and gone and we're left with quite a network of trails. Although we have the most open terrain in the East, we aren't going to stop there. We're going to turn snowguns on this Sunday night. That's right. SNOWGUNS ARE COMING ON! And we're going to keep those suckers on for as long as possible this week. In the meantime, groomers are getting out there tonight to move around a serious amount of snow for us to enjoy this weekend. Check back in with us in the morning to find out exactly where the pressed corduroy will be.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why we love Sunday River so much!
 

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Wow, I am surprised Stowe is still running the Gondi this weekend. When I was there on Monday, I thought for sure it would be done by this weekend. I think it is just Perry Merrill.
 

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Sounding more and more like Sugarbush is done:

http://www.sugarbush.com/snow-trails-conditions/live-mountain-update

dd the Valley House Double chairlift for tomorrow's plan, to be confirmed in the morning, and take advantage of what could be your last opportunities to brag about your skiing and riding fun at Sugarbush for this season, as it's difficult to see beyond Sunday's close. Groomers and patrollers continue to move snow and patch extremely thin surfaces...with their careful attention 'narrowed' to doing 'everything possible' to prolong our current 9 trails of safely-skiable terrain. In fact, some walking could be required from points A to B, as our snow conditions which are changing hour to hour are for advanced skiers and riders only.

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Wow! Nice work Sunday River!

Definitely nice knowing I'll get in at least one day after Spring Break if Jay can't hang on... barring more 80 degree days lol. Kudos to Sunday River for going the extra mile by blowing snow for a few days in mid October that'll obviously mostly melt, and now blowing snow in late March just to add a few days to the season. It's like if it's below freezing any time of the year, they're guaranteed to be open.
 

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Update from Sunday River on 3/23.

It's been an interesting week here at Sunday River. The heat wave has come and gone and we're left with quite a network of trails. Although we have the most open terrain in the East, we aren't going to stop there. We're going to turn snowguns on this Sunday night. That's right. SNOWGUNS ARE COMING ON! And we're going to keep those suckers on for as long as possible this week. In the meantime, groomers are getting out there tonight to move around a serious amount of snow for us to enjoy this weekend. Check back in with us in the morning to find out exactly where the pressed corduroy will be.

HUGE props! nicely done Boyne!
 
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