First?

[NYDB]

 

[ss20]

They'll stack it up. They don't play the first to open race but they sure do get aggressive early season getting stuff open in the past couple years

I'm not so sure they'll have piles remaining. It's early but all the global models are predicting a warm/wet pattern next week. Specifics unknown but the way the set-up is it could very well reach the mid 60s or even 70 at my house in CT.

Who knows...maybe something changes and the warmth doesn't last as long.

 

[IceEidolon]

If they stockpile and don't push, 36 hours of production can last a week of crap weather. They'll lose a lot of volume but there should be something to give a kickstart next window. Mountain weather and northern exposure and tree shading all help too.

 

[snoseek]

If they stockpile and don't push, 36 hours of production can last a week of crap weather. They'll lose a lot of volume but there should be something to give a kickstart next window. Mountain weather and northern exposure and tree shading all help too.

Exactly. They'll weather it out and keep some. When they do open in a few weeks it will be most likely multiple routes and T2B. They are a dark horse in snowmaking and getting the mtn opened up IMO

 

[Smellytele]

Last year cannon even surprised me when they opened before thanksgiving. Usually it’s the day after.

 

[Puck it]

Last year cannon even surprised me when they opened before thanksgiving. Usually it’s the day after.

That was the year before. Last year was not until the first week of December.

 

[Puck it]

 

[boston_e]

From Killington's Facebook Page:

Winter starts when we say so. And that time is (almost) here.
The 2021/22 season kicks off Friday, November 5th, thanks to hard work from our snowmakers during this cold snap. The K-1 Express Gondola and North Ridge Quad will spin starting Friday at 10 a.m. for Killington and Ikon Passholders only. Come join the stoke! Not a passholder? Grab your pass today! Lift tickets are available to the public starting on Saturday, November 6, with the best rates if you buy in advance on killington.com.
Skiing and riding on Rime and Reason will be accessed via the Peak Walkway. Conditions will be for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders only; no beginner terrain will be available. Last upload on the K-1 Gondola will be at 3 p.m., last chair on North Ridge will be at 3:45 p.m., with all skiers and riders downloading on the K-1 Gondola to wrap up the day. See the conditions report at killington.com/conditions for all the details.
Passholders will be treated to a complimentary lunch on Friday, at either the K-1 Cafe, Peak Lodge, or the Subie Shack located at the base of the North Ridge Quad. Subaru owners, show your car keys at the tent next to the Subie Shack for some awesome (and free) Subaru Swag.
The stoke is here, will you be? See you Friday!

It would be nice for Killington Pass holders if it was only Killingotn pass holders rather than Killington and IKON

 

[cdskier]

It would be nice for Killington Pass holders if it was only Killingotn pass holders rather than Killington and IKON

I feel like there may be some contractual reason with Ikon that doesn't allow them to do that.

Although I also feel like using an Ikon day to ski just Rime/Reason is a bit of a waste of a day (unless I guess if you know you don't plan to use many days at K throughout the season).

 

[boston_e]

I feel like there may be some contractual reason with Ikon that doesn't allow them to do that.

Although I also feel like using an Ikon day to ski just Rime/Reason is a bit of a waste of a day (unless I guess if you know you don't plan to use many days at K throughout the season).

Probably - but - it is too bad they don't give their most loyal customers - the ones who pay for the more expensive Killington only pass an extra perk.

 

[Newpylong]

As I replied on K-Zone, opening day and still bitching!

Look outside. They're once again moving heaven and earth to get people riding.

 

[Smellytele]

Probably - but - it is too bad they don't give their most loyal customers - the ones who pay for the more expensive Killington only pass an extra perk.

Not many ski areas just open for their whining season pass holders a day earlier than the unwashed. They are giving you something so stop whining.

 

[skiur]

They will be giving you a line from north ridge quad to great northern, I have no interest in being there but to the people that do, enjoy! I won't be there until you can at least ski to the north ridge quad. I don't mind so much going up the staircase but hate going down it.

 

[chuckstah]

Usually a weekday I think

I think they do it whenever snowmaking allows. I can hope anyway. This is Sunday November 13, 2016. Nice thin cover day. There was a nice powder day a year or two later on opening day.

 

[ss20]

I think they do it whenever snowmaking allows. I can hope anyway. This is Sunday November 13, 2016. Nice thin cover day. There was a nice powder day a year or two later on opening day.

Tbh....that looks crazy fun. I'd rather take that type of "adventurous" terrain over groomed ice balls on Rime any day. Bretton Woods, yes?

 

[chuckstah]

Tbh....that looks crazy fun. I'd rather take that type of "adventurous" terrain over groomed ice balls on Rime any day. Bretton Woods, yes?

Bretton Woods, yes. Here's one more higher up. And one from opening day 2018 pow day, Nov 16.

 

[Kingslug20]

Heard it snowed at Stowe! 5 inches...

 

[Zand]

Looks like Sunday River may not be far behind...

 

[Newpylong]

Their President has a hard on for being as good (or better) as Killington it wouldn't surprise me lol.

 

[2Planker]

SR possibly Sat...... Guns are crankin' T to B

Maybe a "Soft Opening" Fri ?? only so that KMart can't claim it outright.