Killington: Devil's Fiddle - will it see snowmaking this year?

[deadheadskier]

What's actually incredible is that Devil's Fiddle is the best trail at Killington, and yet the last for them to make snow on, if at all. I'd trade snowmaking on devil's fiddle for any of many other trails.....

agreed

Not a K skier these days, but Devils Fiddle has always been my favorite trail there. Never understood why everyone always wanted to ski Outer Limits when Fiddle is clearly better.

 

[Highway Star]

Quote of the day from K-zone!!!!

By the way, rode the Needles chair with Mr. Horrocks (nice to meet you) - I think he was quite surprised when I introduced myself . . . he mentioned that he's working on "the snowmaking decision makers" to get some snow blowing on the Fiddle! He also mentioned that they have made more snow this December than in the last five years combined . . . now, I'm not sure if that means five Decembers combined or seasons . . . still a major effort and I thank Killington for a good job . . .

 

[mondeo]

agreed

Not a K skier these days, but Devils Fiddle has always been my favorite trail there. Never understood why everyone always wanted to ski Outer Limits when Fiddle is clearly better.

I prefer OL as a bump run, just for the consistency of the pitch. Powder day, I'll take the Fiddle.

Though my favorite trail is Needle's lift line. Nothing spectacular about it in any way, just fun and interesting.

 

[Beast_Ed]

Wow. I happened across this thread because I saw my video from 1994 featured at the beginning. I'm glad I read through it - pretty amusing.

B-Stead

 

[Highway Star]

What's that????

"Seeding bumps on Conclusion, Vertigo seeded next. Setting up DF, Lower East Fall on am, Highline pm. Nat t's being groomed for new bumps..."

I am very excited to ski this weekend......

 

[powbmps]

If they are "setting up", what are the chances they will blow tonight?

 

[Highway Star]

If they are "setting up", what are the chances they will blow tonight?

Trails report shows the Fiddle closed with snowmaking.....so hopefully we'll get confirmation in the afternoon on hill reports.....

 

[SpinmasterK]

We charged the system earlier today, but had to go in and replace a few hydrants. Just spoke with Snowmaking Control, guns are going on DF tonight. Ski Patrol will evaluate in the morning and hopefully get it open as son as conditions permit. Plan is to keep snowmaking going though Thursday, and then maybe back on for the weekend if needed. Crews are trying to keep the snow pretty dry and fill in select places.

 

[Highway Star]

We charged the system earlier today, but had to go in and replace a few hydrants. Just spoke with Snowmaking Control, guns are going on DF tonight. Ski Patrol will evaluate in the morning and hopefully get it open as son as conditions permit. Plan is to keep snowmaking going though Thursday, and then maybe back on for the weekend if needed. Crews are trying to keep the snow pretty dry and fill in select places.

Sweeeeet! Good to hear!

Imho.....I would make snow on it through Friday and cut the guns off Saturday morning.....snowmaking while the trail is open and crowded might be a bit sketchy.....it's not OL or Vertigo...

 

[MogulQueen]

Sweeeeet! Good to hear!

Congratulations....the squeeky wheel gets the grease. Thanks for all the noise. I too will enjoy DF this weekend!

 

[powbmps]

Can I enjoy it tomorrow?

 

[Newpylong]

Honestly, if this isn't the management listening I don't know what is... given the late start of the season they have done a remarkable job expanding and including the Fiddle is just awesome.

 

[frankm938]

We charged the system earlier today, but had to go in and replace a few hydrants. Just spoke with Snowmaking Control, guns are going on DF tonight. Ski Patrol will evaluate in the morning and hopefully get it open as son as conditions permit. Plan is to keep snowmaking going though Thursday, and then maybe back on for the weekend if needed. Crews are trying to keep the snow pretty dry and fill in select places.

dry snow and filling in select places... sounds like they understand that the fiddle isnt OL. So many options this wknd (fiddle, OL, seeded bumps on vertigo). cant wait to hit it!!

 

[MogulQueen]

dry snow and filling in select places... sounds like they understand that the fiddle isnt OL. So many options this wknd (fiddle, OL, seeded bumps on vertigo). cant wait to hit it!!

Sounds like a good weekend for an extreme ski clinic.....Highway Star?........

 

[mondeo]

dry snow and filling in select places... sounds like they understand that the fiddle isnt OL. So many options this wknd (fiddle, OL, seeded bumps on vertigo). cant wait to hit it!!

Gah, blackout.

 

[frankm938]

Sounds like a good weekend for an extreme ski clinic.....Highway Star?........

do az'ers get a discount for the clinic?

 

[MogulQueen]

do az'ers get a discount for the clinic?

Only the ladyz...;-)

 

[Greg]

Congratulations....the squeeky wheel gets the grease. Thanks for all the noise. I too will enjoy DF this weekend!

:lol: You mean they did this all for Highway Gnar? Cool.

 

[drjeff]

Gah, blackout.

Must be a high level management subliminal marketing descision to convert blackout passholders to full passholders for next season :lol:

Seriously though, kudos to K for stepping upto the plate and working to bring the beast back! I'm guessing now that they final step in the "re-beastification" will have folks watching to see just how deep Supe gets burried in the coming weeks.

 

[skiadikt]

Congratulations....the squeeky wheel gets the grease. Thanks for all the noise. I too will enjoy DF this weekend!

certainly seems they've listened.

Seriously though, kudos to K for stepping upto the plate and working to bring the beast back! I'm guessing now that they final step in the "re-beastification" will have folks watching to see just how deep Supe gets burried in the coming weeks.

agree. while i'd love a return to memorial weekend, would be happy to see them extend the season another week or two, say to may 9 or 16.