Hunter's Mt Status and Snow reports

[kingslug]

This will be the season of frustration..on many levels.

 

[abc]

Anyway, Hunter is fully booked M/Tu/Wed (somehow, Mon became available again).

I was wondering about that and thought about booking Wednesday last night. But then I decided I'm not going if it's "full capacity" given the report of clusterf* so far.

Cross country skiing is still very good in the Hudson Valley. I'm a happy camper so far. I'll wait till the holiday frenzy is over. We'll see what other clusterf* Vail can manufacture next.

I also have the option to run up to Mt Snow which hasn't been full. But I'm not sure how the lift line situation is like up there. In any case, I'm not going before Thursday. And my pass is blackout till Jan 1.

 

[kingslug]

I'll be skiing in the rain Thursday..for a little while..better than the glacier that is coming after...

 

[abc]

I'll be skiing in the rain Thursday..for a little while..better than the glacier that is coming after...

Good plan.

Wish I live closer. Not worth driving 1 1/2 hr each way for a couple hours to ski in drizzle/light rain. But would definitely ski if I'm already nearby.

 

[kingslug]

I'm 2 hours away..which is better than the 3 I used to live when in Long Island. But if I stick my nose out at 6am and its pouring..I'm sticking my nose back in bed.
oh look..its snowing there now....this work thing has...to...go...

 

[kingslug]

https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/christmas-eve-day-storm-to-unleash-flooding-rain-wind-in-east/871683

Awesome

 

[kingslug]

Just canceled Friday..reading all the reports and it looks like a big one is going to make a huge mess. Forget about skiing..flooding and power outages are going to be the concern.

 

[Funky_Catskills]

total Sh!tshow... MErry Christmas..

 

[kingslug]

Stay safe...

 

[Funky_Catskills]

This happened to a friend...


Dear Valued Pass Holder,
Over the last three weeks, you have missed or canceled two or more of your pass reservations each week.
Unfortunately, since you have missed or canceled multiple week-of reservations (or multiple Priority Reservation Days booked within two weeks of the reservation date), for the next three weeks you are only able to make week-of reservations one day prior to your ski or ride day. Rest assured that you are still able to make reservations – based on availability and your pass type – but your ability to make advance week-of reservations has been restricted.
Our goal is to accommodate everyone who wants to ski and ride at our mountains this season. To ensure all skiers and riders have the opportunity to experience our mountains, we ask that you please only make reservations for days that you are able to ski or ride in the future.
We appreciate your understanding – this season we’re all in this together!

 

[kingslug]

for the next 3 weeks..holy shit..that is fucked. With the weather the way it is..this is what you get..and good luck with day before reservations. Might as well take up knitting.

 

[Creakyknees]

This happened to a friend...


Dear Valued Pass Holder,
Over the last three weeks, you have missed or canceled two or more of your pass reservations each week.
Unfortunately, since you have missed or canceled multiple week-of reservations (or multiple Priority Reservation Days booked within two weeks of the reservation date), for the next three weeks you are only able to make week-of reservations one day prior to your ski or ride day. Rest assured that you are still able to make reservations – based on availability and your pass type – but your ability to make advance week-of reservations has been restricted.
Our goal is to accommodate everyone who wants to ski and ride at our mountains this season. To ensure all skiers and riders have the opportunity to experience our mountains, we ask that you please only make reservations for days that you are able to ski or ride in the future.
We appreciate your understanding – this season we’re all in this together!

I got the same email and I only cancelled one day. I made the reservation on Monday for Thursday and cancelled it on Wednesday night at 9:30pm. The cancelation was for two people.
A few hours later I got an apology email from Vail (Epic) the email I received should have been a warning email so if it happens again I will get a 3 week suspension. This is what happens when you have people making decision who do not know anything about skiing, skiing is all about the weather.

 

[abc]

I got the same email and I only cancelled one day. I made the reservation on Monday for Thursday and cancelled it on Wednesday night at 9:30pm. The cancelation was for two people.
A few hours later I got an apology email from Vail (Epic) the email I received should have been a warning email so if it happens again I will get a 3 week suspension. This is what happens when you have people making decision who do not know anything about skiing, skiing is all about the weather.

I cancelled 3 of my bookings. No email. And I'm still able to make reservation.

Go figure.

 

[abc]

Found this on another forum:



Notice the mentioning of specifically, "multiple WEEKS".

Seems it isn't how many times you cancel, it's now many WEEKS you've done it. (or no show, again, not much point in cancelling, as it's counted against you just like no-shows).

 

[thebigo]

Would love to know the algorithm for the cancelation email. I have canceled a large number of days but missed none. The cancelations are toggling between wildcat/attitash or sunapee/crotched based on terrain or family's schedule for the day. It would appear capacity is a factor, there are no sellouts in NH that I can see. I go out of my way to make sure I am scanned everyday, this would appear to be good policy.

 

[cdskier]

Found this on another forum:

View attachment 49808

Notice the mentioning of specifically, "multiple WEEKS".

Seems it isn't how many times you cancel, it's now many WEEKS you've done it. (or no show, again, not much point in cancelling, as it's counted against you just like no-shows).

Like I said earlier in this thread...it is about patterns. Cancelling multiple times in 1 week isn't a pattern of abuse. Cancelling multiple times in multiple consecutive weeks is...

As for not much point in cancelling...there's still the whole "allowing a fellow skier to use that spot" point.

 

[abc]

It would appear capacity is a factor, there are no sellouts in NH that I can see. I go out of my way to make sure I am scanned everyday, this would appear to be good policy.

All my cancellation are on sold out days. No warning email yet.

I specifically don't want to ski on sold out days, after reports of complete break down of social distancing on the life line.

I'm somewhat regretting buying a pass given that reality. So I haven't used my pass even a single day yet. I'm now waiting till terrains are fulling open in the hope of more spread out crowds.

If they want to punish me for cancelling, I will demand a full refund. They've changed specific of the pass contract after my purchase. But so far, they haven't said anything about my cancellation.

I have canceled a large number of days but missed none. The cancelations are toggling between wildcat/attitash or sunapee/crotched based on terrain or family's schedule for the day.

I wouldn't be surprised the "algorithm" gets confused when you cancel and rebook again, at a different mountain,.

 

[abc]

As for not much point in cancelling...there's still the whole "allowing a fellow skier to use that spot" point.

Yes, the good karma thing.

Unless, you end up in the Vail "waiting room" for unknown amount of time... Karma isn't worth it!

 

[cdskier]

If they want to punish me for cancelling, I will demand a full refund. They've changed specific of the pass contract after my purchase. But so far, they haven't said anything about my cancellation.

You might want to re-read the Epic terms and conditions before you try to argue that point...

Clarifying a point that was in there about abuse is not "changing" the contract. I'll give you a couple quick highlights of the T&C that you agreed to by purchasing the pass.

EPIC Coverage. The EPIC Coverage Refund Policy (“EPIC Coverage”) is Vail Resorts’ refund policy for all Season Passes. All Season Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE except as set forth in these Terms.

So right off the bat, you can only get a refund under a very limited explicit set of criteria.

Reservation System. Vail Resorts’ reservation system for the 2020/2021 season will be made available on or prior to November 6, 2020 on epicpass.com through the “My Account” section of your profile. Vail Resorts has the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify or cease its reservation system at any time and for any reason, and you will not be entitled to a refund in connection with such changes.

So essentially you agreed to allow Vail to make whatever changes they want to the reservation system and can't get a refund if you don't like them...

 

[andrec10]

VAIL=FAIL!