Hunter Mtn=EPIC FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dmc]

Much to my surprise it looks like Windham has the jump on Hunter.

Yeah that 20 minutes is going to really crush Hunter...

Guns on now... And so it begins...

 

[ScottySkis]

Yeah that 20 minutes is going to really crush Hunter...

Guns on now... And so it begins...

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That is to hear, hope Hunter people are making some turns soon.

 

[dmc]

hope Hunter people are making some turns soon.

thanks... I'm not worried... Come ski...

 

[fbrissette]

K123
Can I get a link to that weather forcast site? I like that!

http://www.snow-forecast.com

 

[ScottySkis]

thanks... I'm not worried... Come ski...

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I will soon.

 

[skiersleft]

So, here's a question for the Hunter locals. How long after they start blowing can Hunter get open? Assuming that they have the decent temps that it looks they will have. They really do have an amazing snowmaking system..once they get going.

And - on a separate note - what about Windham's snowmaking system? Is it also very good? They just said they had 170 guns going. That sounds like an awful lot to me. How soon can they get open?

The Catskills race to open is on! Who do you think will win?

 

[dmc]

So, here's a question for the Hunter locals. How long after they start blowing can Hunter get open? Assuming that they have the decent temps that it looks they will have. They really do have an amazing snowmaking system..once they get going.

And - on a separate note - what about Windham's snowmaking system? Is it also very good? They just said they had 170 guns going. That sounds like an awful lot to me. How soon can they get open?

The Catskills race to open is on! Who do you think will win?

Hunter could push it and get it opened in a couple days for sure.. BUT - it may be only half open or narrow here and there.. I think they are going to hit it all week and have a KILLER opening a week from today... Front face... Belt Parkway... Eastside drive... Maybe even Way Out... who knows...


Guns are on from Midstation on up now a couple down low... Looks like they are going for it.....

 

[kartski]

So, here's a question for the Hunter locals. How long after they start blowing can Hunter get open? Assuming that they have the decent temps that it looks they will have. They really do have an amazing snowmaking system..once they get going.

They used to be able to open HBK in 24 hr, but they used to bring out a bunch of pin guns to help the fan jets. I'll settle for next weekend. I'll tune skis tomorrow while the F1 race from Brazil is on, last race on tv it next season.

 

[skiersleft]

This thread is worthless without some Hunter cloud pics. Hope to see those soon.

 

[ScottySkis]

I don't really care about Jiminy other than I might have to ski there on Sunday because Hunter decided to not open. Jiminy took a chance, Hunter didn't.

That's all I'm saying.

Liftopia has tickets for Sunday for Jiminy for $39.

 

[JimG.]

Hunter could push it and get it opened in a couple days for sure.. BUT - it may be only half open or narrow here and there.. I think they are going to hit it all week and have a KILLER opening a week from today... Front face... Belt Parkway... Eastside drive... Maybe even Way Out... who knows...


Guns are on from Midstation on up now a couple down low... Looks like they are going for it.....

Agreed...a big opening next Saturday with the front side mostly open would redeem their decision in my eyes.

 

[dmc]

 

[skiersleft]

Now that's what I'm talking about! Thanks, DMC!

 

[4aprice]

Yeah that 20 minutes is going to really crush Hunter...

Guns on now... And so it begins...

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We must have peeked in on that window because it was quite the juxtapostion knowing where they lie geography wise. I had no doubt things would get cranked up today seeing the weather window predicted. Here's to a good week of base building and hopefully the rewards of it as soon as next weekend.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[millerm277]

So, here's a question for the Hunter locals. How long after they start blowing can Hunter get open? Assuming that they have the decent temps that it looks they will have. They really do have an amazing snowmaking system..once they get going.

I've seen <24 hours for T2B. Depending on how hard they hammer it, you could see most of the mountain by next wknd.

And - on a separate note - what about Windham's snowmaking system? Is it also very good? They just said they had 170 guns going. That sounds like an awful lot to me. How soon can they get open?

The Catskills race to open is on! Who do you think will win?

Not bad, and adequate for the hill, just not obscenely powerful like Hunters.

EDIT: DMC, thanks for the pictures.

 

[JimG.]

I feel better now.

Still upset I can't ski there tomorrow though.

 

[bdfreetuna]

Umm, I see at most two dozen guns blowing in that Hunter photo. So how is 170 guns going just "not bad" ??

Actually I don't think I've ever heard of 170 guns going at once.. is this real ??

 

[ScottySkis]

Umm, I see at most two dozen guns blowing in that Hunter photo. So how is 170 guns going just "not bad" ??

Actually I don't think I've ever heard of 170 guns going at once.. is this real ??

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I'm sure it has that is one of great things about Hunter is they could and do use that many snow guns to open.

 

[steamboat1]

Actually I don't think I've ever heard of 170 guns going at once.. is this real ??

Not 170 but close. From today's Stowe report.

Overnight our snowmakers plan to run between 125-150 snow guns on the following trails: Sunrise, Standard, Crossover, Lower Liftline, Lower Lord, Lower North Slope, Side Street, Catwalk, Slalom Hill, West Slope, and Easy Street. During the day tomorrow, we plan to be making snow on the open trails of Sunrise, Standard, Centerline, Upper Hayride, and Slalom Hill.

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Looks like Mountain Creek is going to start making snow tonight too. Here's their snow report for tomorrow which they published already:

November 25, 2012Great news for snow lovers… As of last night, snowmaking at Mountain Creek has officially begun! With the recent drop in temperature, the most powerful snowmaking system in the universe is now back in action for the 2012-2013 season. We will continue to make snow at every opportunity from now through Opening Day.

Currently 33 degrees and in a few hours it should be cold enough.