Free Skiing at Whaleback Thursday Night 4pm-8pm

[riverc0il]

According to their website:

http://www.whaleback.com/snow-report.html

Whaleback will be closed Monday - Wednesday and reopening on Thursday Night from 4 - 8 PM and it is FREE to Ski/Ride. That's right lift tickets cost you nothing. If you need rental equipment that is just $20. SO tell your friends that want to take them skiing at Whaleback this Thursday.

Pretty cool. I just skied Whaleback for the first time on Saturday and totally dig the place.

 

[bobbutts]

Nice, they promoted your report on the FB page too. Glad you liked it, doesn't get much love around here.

 

[snowmonster]

When I was driving back from MRG last Thursday, I was tempted to exit 89 and ski under the lights at Whaleback. If I just left MRG an hour earlier, I would have done it but I just kept going to get home at a decent hour.

Regrets. I have a few.

 

[jack97]

Glad you had a good time riv, been to Whaleback several seasons ago. The terrain is great and the vibe reminds me of MRG. I got some lessons from Evan Dybvig and he gave me plenty of tips that has helped my skiiing improve in so many ways. Can't say enuf good things of the terrain, Evan and the direction he is taking the place.

 

[NotEasyBeingGreen]

I've gotta try that place someday - keep driving by, even though it looks so cool.

 

[SIKSKIER]

Wish my ski gear was with me instead of up at the skihouse as I would head there Thursday night.Have not been there in decades.And if riv likes it,it must be cool!

 

[thetrailboss]

Glad to see that Evan and company have made it. For a while it was looking rough.

 

[dlague]

Been there done that! Old school lodge, single chair gave it a 70's feel. Can't say that I would frequent the place but free is free. Way go to for them offering that up! I will be passing it up for free at Pats Peak (have 4 passes to use up)!

 

[ScottySkis]

Can someone beam me up to Whalebacjk please?

 

[steamboat1]

Dear Whaleriders;

Thanks to you and your support Whaleback Mountain is an incredible resource for this community. It is also one that has been a great joy to be a part of. In the local paper there will be news about the mountain’s future, and we want to try to let you know what is happening.

It is with deep regret that Frank, Dylan and I, owners and managing members, inform you that we have no option but to close our business. We sincerely hope that our departure is not the end of skiing and riding at Whaleback. On the contrary, we believe that this is an opportunity for the community to Save the Whale and continue to maintain this beloved place. We strongly believe that Whaleback could be a sustainable and vital resource with appropriate funding and leadership, especially after our 8 years of developing strong programs and relationships. It would be a tremendous loss to this region and the industry if Whaleback closes for good.

Currently, multiple schools and towns utilize Whaleback for after school ski and snowboard programs. Every Thursday Night 47 teams of 4 racers eagerly anticipate a night of racing under the lights. The Whaleback Core Team and Whaleback Mountain Club thrive with families who choose to spend their weekends and nights on the slopes here. Whaleback also has been a resource for Ford Sayre Ski Club, which utilizes our great terrain to train future stars of ski racing. Whaleback has become a favorite spot for people to host events of all types from weddings to skiing and snowboarding competitions to motor sports events.

Unfortunately, the positive gains that we have made over the years have not been enough to overcome our debt. We have tried numerous avenues to recapitalize the business to put ourselves on surer footing without success. Our only option at this point is to close. We thank you so much for your support and for believing in the value that our small mountain has for you, your friends and family. Needless to say, we believe in it too.

There have been many discussions and plans are emerging to raise money through a non-profit to purchase the mountain and continue operating. This is an option that many believe is the best hope for the future of Whaleback. If you would like to comment or contribute, please contact Frank directly (frank@whaleback.com). When this plan is ready to go live you will be among the first to know.

Finally, while this a certainly a bittersweet time for all of us, we want to relish the remainder of the season together. Please join us to say goodbye and to enjoy a few more runs down favorite trails as we all contemplate what this place means to us. For us it has been a big family that we will dearly miss.

Sincerely,
Evan, Dylan, and Frank

 

[Edd]

Steamboat where did you pull that from? Don't see it on their website.

 

[hammer]

Just saw the note on their Facebook page which you can access from their website...and I was looking forward to checking the place out after reading riverc0il's report. :-(

 

[xwhaler]

This is really disappointing----The mtn is a real gem with better terrain/vibe/value than similar sized hills in southern/central NH. I skied 3 great days here this season and was looking forward to visiting the hill a few times/yr going forward...its an awesome place to teach a child to ski and they have terrain to keep experts happy. Really pulling for them to find a buyer/white knight and keep it going.

 

[xwhaler]

http://www.vnews.com/home/5104739-95/whaleback-dybvig-mountain-ski

More info

 

[snowmonster]

This is so sad to hear. Now, I really regret not popping in for a visit last week.

 

[Nick]

This deserves it's own thread.