AZ Challenge 2014 - Who do you want to see?

[ss20]

Thanks guys. I'm going to start pulling a list together and reaching out. Have any to add, please keep 'em coming.

Could we see a copy of said list?

 

[Savemeasammy]

Whaleback would be a great choice.


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[buellski]

Whaleback
Ragged

 

[Nick]

Could we see a copy of said list?

Yes, I'll update this thread with it.

 

[Quietman]

Okemo: Rumor on skilift.org has the Northstar express being replaced by a LP bubble six pack and the Northstar going to Sunapee to replace the sunbowl quad.

 

[dlague]

Balsams (plans to expand the ski area when it opens again)
Cannon (to set the record straight that the cost for Cannon is not taxpayer based)
Burke (this is obvious)
Whaleback (now that they have a three plan - what is it)
Saddleback (for visibility)
Jay Peak (West Bowl plans)
Ragged (Pinnical Peak expansion and Spear Mountain chair)
Bolton Valley (They almost closed down/sold what are the future plans)

 

[buellski]

Okemo: Rumor on skilift.org has the Northstar express being replaced by a LP bubble six pack and the Northstar going to Sunapee to replace the sunbowl quad.

Interesting. My kids hate the sunbowl quad because it is so slow. However, I've been told they run it slower than necessary to keep traffic down on the slopes. A hsq over there would certainly make my kids happy, but I wonder what it will do to traffic on the hill.

 

[thetrailboss]

Interesting. My kids hate the sunbowl quad because it is so slow. However, I've been told they run it slower than necessary to keep traffic down on the slopes. A hsq over there would certainly make my kids happy, but I wonder what it will do to traffic on the hill.

I've heard this before about the lift. Fwiw it was struck by lightning and needed a (rush) new drive in 2005. I've heard that this is a reason for why it is slow.

As to HSQ: not much terrain over there really. Only a couple reliable routes down IIRC.


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[ScottySkis]

nGore how iforget about them.

 

[steamboat1]

Will Smuggs ever install a new lift anywhere on the mountain?

 

[gmcunni]

in light of recent news MAGIC has to jump to the top of the list.

 

[Savemeasammy]

in light of recent news MAGIC has to jump to the top of the list.

+1


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[MadMadWorld]

+1


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Okay what did I miss?

 

[Abubob]

Aside from Tom Barker - the man of the hour at Magic ... I'm wondering what plans there are to "reconnect" the lodges at Jay to the slopes.

 

[thetrailboss]

Okay what did I miss?

That's what we're all trying to figure out.....


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[Nick]

I agree with Magic. OK guys here is the list so far with votes. I'm going to reach out to the Top 10 on here to start today.

Whaleback	6
Wildcat	5
Burke	5
Magic	4
Ragged	4
Jay Peak	4
Saddleback	3
Cannon	3
Cranmore	3
Catamount	3
Killington	3
Bolton Valley	2
Pats Peak	2
Sugarbush	2
Waterville	1
Gunstock	1
Black Mt / ME	1
Crotched	1
Wachusett	1
SkiNH	1
The Balsams	1
Bretton Woods	1
Powder Ridge	1
Mount Snow	1
Plattekill	1
Pico	1
Snow Ridge	1
Sunday River	1
Sugarloaf	1
Stratton	1
Okemo	1
Balsams	1
Gore	1
Smugglers Notch	1

 

[MadMadWorld]

I'd also like to see MRG. They threw out possible plans for snowmaking improvements at the end of this year and I'd like to hear if they have made any decisions for the future.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

Here's my picks:

1. Burke
2. Killington/Pico
3. Magic
4. Whaleback
5. Jay Peak
6. Saddleback
7. Black Mountain of Maine
8. Sugarloaf
9. Sunday River
10. The Balsams

Bonus: Wildcat

 

[skiNEwhere]

James Niehues

 

[bobbutts]

I vote for not Cannon. People here can't handle discussing it and it always turns into a waste of time flamefest.