2016-2017 Resort Opening Dates

[Los]

Prediction: There will be skiing by Thanksgiving, several places. Leaves are almost totally down here in NNJ and nature is getting ready. Throw in what they call an incredible "super moon" on the 14 th and the changes will take place :grin: (just made that up lol).

Do think many should start snowmaking operations soon.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

That's true actually. The "super moon" factor is often overlooked or undervalued in the models. Could be a real game changer in the next week or two.




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[dlague]

I do not think Thanksgiving weekend is in jeopardy at all. Which is what I have been saying all along. There are more that enough cold event between now and then so ski areas will be blowing snow to get stuff open and Killington will push hard to make sure FIS happens. Too important!

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[cdskier]

Based on the current forecasts that I'm seeing I'm thinking T2B at Sugarbush for their projected opening of 11/19 is not going to happen. I think they could get enough cold to open Heaven's Gate though. I probably won't make it up there until early December as I'm not expecting opening day to be worth it for me from the way things look at the moment.

 

[4aprice]

Don't feel bad. Copper just moved opening day back to the 18th.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[ss20]

Based on the current forecasts that I'm seeing I'm thinking T2B at Sugarbush for their projected opening of 11/19 is not going to happen. I think they could get enough cold to open Heaven's Gate though. I probably won't make it up there until early December as I'm not expecting opening day to be worth it for me from the way things look at the moment.

Don't count Sugarbush or anyone out until after this weekend. Guns should be on Friday night through Sunday morning. Then next week is a total crapshoot.

 

[benski]

Based on the current forecasts that I'm seeing I'm thinking T2B at Sugarbush for their projected opening of 11/19 is not going to happen. I think they could get enough cold to open Heaven's Gate though. I probably won't make it up there until early December as I'm not expecting opening day to be worth it for me from the way things look at the moment.

When was the last time they opened top to bottom? I think its been a long time.

 

[cdskier]

When was the last time they opened top to bottom? I think its been a long time.

Not really...2 years ago they were skiing to the base of Super Bravo on opening day (I was there). I guess you could technically say it wasn't T2B since HG wasn't open...but that wasn't due to lack of snow/cold. That was due to HG not having had final inspection after needing a part replaced at the last minute in the backup motor.

Pretty sure they were also T2B the year before that.

 

[slatham]

Thanksgiving hinges on next weeks storm (or no storm) and whether the pattern can at least "step-down" to colder if not outright change. Models not helping right now.....

 

[chuckstah]

Loon starts snow making Wednesday night and announced a tentative 11/18 opening. Will they beat Sunday River?

 

[Jully]

Loon starts snow making Wednesday night and announced a tentative 11/18 opening. Will they beat Sunday River?

Doubt it. They could open on the same day though. I'm surprised they're predicting such a quick turnaround though from snowmaking to open.

 

[chuckstah]

Doubt it. They could open on the same day though. I'm surprised they're predicting such a quick turnaround though from snowmaking to open.

They can open quick. Three years ago they opened 11/8 on one night of guns. Thin cover for sure, helped by a few inches of natural.

 

[machski]

They can open quick. Three years ago they opened 11/8 on one night of guns. Thin cover for sure, helped by a few inches of natural.

SR may well open this weekend, they are getting close.

 

[chuckstah]

Hope your right! Rather not have to go to K with the m asses.

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[SIKSKIER]

Loon starts snow making Wednesday night and announced a tentative 11/18 opening. Will they beat Sunday River?

Our snowmakers have waited long enough. Tonight, they'll finally get to work.

Tonight's forecast calls for plummeting temps, which should allow us to fire up the guns on trails like Exodus, Upper Bear Claw, Upper Picked Rock, Upper Flying Fox, Crosscut, and Basin Street. After a brief warmup on Thursday, even colder weather (and even more intense snowmaking) look to be on tap for the weekend. Right now, our main goal is to open for skiing and riding on Friday, Nov. 18

 

[Vortex]

With the Boston Ski show going on I bet they get Sr open this weekend. If they can make tonight....

Edit guns come on line around midnight tonight.

I am Hoping for a soft opening Thursday or Friday.

Bob

 

[jimmywilson69]

Loveland opens tomorrow. That shows you just how warm it's been.

 

[yeggous]

Bretton Woods open tomorrow 11-4, top-to-bottom on Rangeview. Free lift ticket with a canned food donation.


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[chuckstah]

Nice! Sounds like a plan.

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[deadheadskier]

Bretton Woods open tomorrow 11-4, top-to-bottom on Rangeview. Free lift ticket with a canned food donation.


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[Smellytele]

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I am thinking I am in as well! Can sleep in a little later than skiing at K and no walking up the stairs (which isn't bad but it is still walking up the stairs. And Free is free. Did it last year but it was on a week day = no lines. Sunday maybe different.