Brandon Gap Conditions

[VTGuy]

Anyone know the status of Brandon Gap area? Got a hut reservation coming up next week and not sure if it’s worth taking off work for a couple days with no snow.

Haven’t been over there yet, but if it’s anything like the Mad River Valley and elsewhere in the state, it’s unskiable (pending potential MLK Storm).

Any intel would be appreciated!

 

[flakeydog]

This is Mansfield, not Brandon but I think you get the picture. It’s still early but not the best start for natural cover.

 

[DrPeteG]

Unless there is a substantial storm, which doesn't look like it will materialize, I would have low expectations for the conditions at Brandon. Woods a Killington are not ready for prime time

 

[eatskisleep]

Yikes. Sad because I can actually get a few days off of work next week.

 

[NYDB]

yeah there is little snow on the ground with an inch of rain on the way, with maybe a few inches on the back end. so maybe go hiking and explore for future missions but you aren't sliding on snow anytime soon

 

[SteezyRob]

This is Mansfield, not Brandon but I think you get the picture. It’s still early but not the best start for natural cover.

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what is this? app? website?

 

[urungus]

what is this? app? website?

Mount Mansfield Snow Depth

Snow depth, forecast, temperature, and wind at the fabled stake on top of Mount Mansfield.

matthewparrilla.com

 

[KustyTheKlown]

I drove Brandon gap yesterday and was fucking shocked to see a dude with skis in one of the parking lots towards the top of the gap. One guy tho. And his ski was prob not fun.

 

[eatskisleep]

Lol I can only imagine

 

[cdskier]

I drove over the Brandon Gap Sunday afternoon...looked like a few inches of "snow" on the ground in that area...there were a couple cars in the parking lot at the top of the gap, but I just assumed they were hiking/snow-shoeing. No cars in the lots further down the road where you usually see all the skiers. I can't imagine skiing there being even remotely enjoyable at the moment.

 

[Karl Fjeld]

Anyone know the status of Brandon Gap area? Got a hut reservation coming up next week and not sure if it’s worth taking off work for a couple days with no snow.

Haven’t been over there yet, but if it’s anything like the Mad River Valley and elsewhere in the state, it’s unskiable (pending potential MLK Storm).

Any intel would be appreciated!

Yes I have been skiing at the Gap this week including today the 19th. The skiing is excellent at the moment, about a foot of powder on a well supported base. I have skied all zones this week and it has been super powder skiing. If you have a hut reservation for this week I would say to go and head up Chittenden brook trail to the Bear Brook and Noname zones you shouldn't be dissapointed. I am one of the trail stewards for the Gap and know it well. Folks driving by on the road really don't have perspective on how the skiing is 1000' above the road. It tends to blow at the Long Trail lot at the very top of the Gap and the snow may look thin there . This is not indicative of the conditions in the glades, which are pretty good right now. Looks like snow tuesday in to wednesday this week should make for an awesome day on Wednesday. Hope you take advantage of it.

 

[Karl Fjeld]

I drove over the Brandon Gap Sunday afternoon...looked like a few inches of "snow" on the ground in that area...there were a couple cars in the parking lot at the top of the gap, but I just assumed they were hiking/snow-shoeing. No cars in the lots further down the road where you usually see all the skiers. I can't imagine skiing there being even remotely enjoyable at the moment.

awesome skiing at the Gap Wednesday. The roadside is no indication of how it looks up in the glades.

 

[cdskier]

awesome skiing at the Gap Wednesday. The roadside is no indication of how it looks up in the glades.

How it looked a year ago is also no indication of how it looks now...

 

[Karl Fjeld]

I guess i'm not on 2024 yet? Whoops! Great skiing right now any ways

 

[cdskier]

I guess i'm not on 2024 yet? Whoops! Great skiing right now any ways

I could believe it now...a year ago not so much...

Today the Mansfield snow stake has 55". A year ago it had only 23".