2012 Closings

[BenedictGomez]

I skied at Shawnee Mountain today. Never seen anything like it in my life. The goal was to aim for the white stuff and avoid the brown stuff. I have no idea why it was even open. Three trails, plus the bunnyslope. And for one trail, you had to take off your skis and walk about 50 yards to get to the start of the snow.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

Pico was aiming for Apr 1, looks like next weekend will be it. lots of brown poking thru at K. heard they have about 800 brits coming next week for a ski holiday...K is trucking the snow from the half-pipes they used at the dew tour to cover some areas over at snowdon

 

[spring_mountain_high]

Elk went from 25 trails yesterday to 13 today...going going gone

 

[WJenness]

Getting scared for the AZ Summit at the 'Loaf... their trail count took a huge hit today...

Anyone up that way have eyes on the situation?

-w

 

[wa-loaf]

Getting scared for the AZ Summit at the 'Loaf... their trail count took a huge hit today...

Anyone up that way have eyes on the situation?

-w

It's gonna be lapping bumps off the Spillway chair all weekend.

 

[Riverskier]

I don't know. Jay might be in the mix and Sunday River might be too. I am worried about Jay's run outs. Not much natural up there this year and it didn't have time to fully pack down and consolidate before it got warm. We'll find out once the calendar flips over to April.

This type of weather must do wonders for their waterpark. Ski the corn until it gets mushy and then do the water thing.

Sunday River will definitely be in the mix beyond this weekend. There is still a deep base on the snowmaking trails at Barker. The Dumont Cup is next weekend, and the jumps are literally taller than the lift. After the event, that snow can easily be moved a short distance to cover the base area. They have even stated that if they get the right temps, they will make more snow! My guess would be that a 4/1 closing would be the worst case scenario, but that 4/8 or even 4/15 is a disctinct possibility if they get just a little cooperation from mother nature. Parrot Head weekend is 4/7 and 4/8, so I know they will do everything in their power to stay open for that.

 

[4aprice]

I'm probably done now myself and all I can say is good riddence to the 2011-2012 season.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

May have spoken too soon as Utah may be calling

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[St. Bear]

I skied at Shawnee Mountain today. Never seen anything like it in my life. The goal was to aim for the white stuff and avoid the brown stuff. I have no idea why it was even open. Three trails, plus the bunnyslope. And for one trail, you had to take off your skis and walk about 50 yards to get to the start of the snow.

Love it. I can't wait to give them my money next year.

Seriously.

 

[deadheadskier]

It's gonna be lapping bumps off the Spillway chair all weekend.

Are they capable of downloading on the Double Runner if the base area is toast?

 

[tipsdown]

Seems like Saddleback has been left off this list...They have the ability to stay open as long as anyone. They'll be open this weekend for sure, and I'm guessing a couple of weekends beyond that. Starting Friday, nights will be dipping below freezing again..

 

[SIKSKIER]

Hold on everybody

If some of the late players make it through this weekend things look like they may be looking up.Last few forecasts are indicating a big temp change this weekend and possible big snowstorm in the mountains around Tuesday if everything comes together.Cross those fingers.

 

[wa-loaf]

Are they capable of downloading on the Double Runner if the base area is toast?

I'm sure there's enough snow they can push around to at least make a run-out for everyone. I remember some very long lines at the spillway chair in springs past, so I do hope there is more open and that the new chair has a higher capacity than the old doubles.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm just hoping for no wind.

 

[wa-loaf]

Wachusett is closed for the week and will make a call on reopening Friday. With 70's all week I think that's wishful thinking ...

 

[wa-loaf]

I'm just hoping for no wind.

And no freeze like we've gotten in the last couple summits ...

 

[BenedictGomez]

Love it. I can't wait to give them my money next year.

Seriously.

They do have very nice people that work there. A very homey feel. But the only reason I went was it was the last day, I had 2 vouchers, and nothing else to do but watch NCAA basketball on a Sunday afternoon.

It was good for the gf too, as she's never skied in 70 degree temps before, but truth be told she didnt like it (to be fair, there wasnt a lot to like, lol). We only did 5 runs, as it was pretty lame, and her skis are somewhat new + these were definitely "PTEX beware" conditions. The last thing I wanted was for her to suffer a coreshot on skis she's only used about 10 times on the last day of the season when we were just goofing around.

 

[St. Bear]

They do have very nice people that work there. A very homey feel. But the only reason I went was it was the last day, I had 2 vouchers, and nothing else to do but watch NCAA basketball on a Sunday afternoon.

It was good for the gf too, as she's never skied in 70 degree temps before, but truth be told she didnt like it (to be fair, there wasnt a lot to like, lol). We only did 5 runs, as it was pretty lame, and her skis are somewhat new + these were definitely "PTEX beware" conditions. The last thing I wanted was for her to suffer a coreshot on skis she's only used about 10 times on the last day of the season when we were just goofing around.

Completely understand.

I just love to see the commitment. If I'm going to spend hundreds of dollars for myself and my wife, it's good to know that I'll have an option to ski there until the very last day possible, not just whenever they decide it's good for business to close the doors.

In addition, I plan on going to a lot of the off-season festivals they hold. I've always been interested (I mean who wouldn't be interested in a Garlic Festival or Chili Cookoff?), but I've never made it.

 

[SkiFanE]

Looks like MRG is done.

Damn...had two vouchers and was hoping to get there this week...not happening now lol.

 

[BenedictGomez]

In addition, I plan on going to a lot of the off-season festivals they hold. I've always been interested (I mean who wouldn't be interested in a Garlic Festival or Chili Cookoff?), but I've never made it.

Funny you should say that.

We were looking at the festival list yesterday before we left, and we both thought, "WTH do we never check these out?", as the gf only lives about 50 minutes south of there and yet we've never been to one of their many festivals. We'll definitely check out the Celtic Festival at least. And although I'm not a huge fan of various sausages, "The Poconos Wurst Festival" has to be the greatest name in the history of festivals.

 

[2Planker]

It's gonna be lapping bumps off the Spillway chair all weekend.

Loaf lost 50+ trails in 2 days !!! AZ and ReggaeFest are in BIG touble....