Killington - Friday, 11/10/2006 (contingent on opening)

[ctenidae]

I'm a little jealous. Stupid finance exam. I already didn't much like this professor, now I have another reason.

 

[Greg]

Looking really good Thursday through Tuesday right now. Keeping thinking COLD folks!

 

[andyzee]

Plans thus far as posted by Spinmaster on KZone(I still like SpinmasterK better) :

Right now, we're turing the guns on early Thursday morning. From there on out, we'll see how snowmaking production goes as we head to an opening. But as of now, don't bet on Tuesday, more than likely later in the week.

 

[zook]

Always have my socks. Hey with the exception of my wife and possibly Marc, I'm not seeing any women in the list. What's the matter with this motely crew :-? Ski Diva, Thaller1, Zook? Zowi? NJChick? Any girls? Don't let Marc scare you gals, he's harmless. :lol:

Marc? Scare us? Naaaah

The outing sound really great. I'd love to join you, however, there are three small obstacles:

1. Work
2. I don't drive, so I would need a ride
3. I may have a trip planned for that weekend (11th and 12th) to Virginia

First one is a small problem, as I have some vacation days left. It's two others that I'll need to work out. I'm thinking that next weekend (18-19) is more likely for me to start my season.

 

[andyzee]

Marc? Scare us? Naaaah

The outing sound really great. I'd love to join you, however, there are three small obstacles:

1. Work
2. I don't drive, so I would need a ride
3. I may have a trip planned for that weekend (11th and 12th) to Virginia

First one is a small problem, as I have some vacation days left. It's two others that I'll need to work out. I'm thinking that next weekend (18-19) is more likely for me to start my season.

Well, you're always welcome to hitch a ride with me and my wife. You would just need to get to Jersey by 6:30-7 pm on Thursday

 

[BeanoNYC]

Well, you're always welcome to hitch a ride with me and my wife. You would just need to get to Jersey by 6:30-7 pm on Thursday

Yeah Zook, I can even pick you up . The only considerations would be that I'm leaving my return "open ended" and may be back home, late Sunday.

 

[andyzee]

Zook, you would just have to promise to stay away from bvibert, he doesn't like girls

 

[bvibert]

Zook, you would just have to promise to stay away from bvibert, he doesn't like girls

Yucky!!

 

[zook]

Thanks andyzee and Beano. Now I just need to take care of item #3 and I might take one of you up on that offer

Andyzee - are you going to stay there till Sunday, too?

I could probably go for a day or two max. Any other way to get there or back (bus, etc?)

 

[zook]

Zook, you would just have to promise to stay away from bvibert, he doesn't like girls

With such a crowd I don't think this will be a problem

 

[andyzee]

Thanks andyzee and Beano. Now I just need to take care of item #3 and I might take one of you up on that offer

Andyzee - are you going to stay there till Sunday, too?

I could probably go for a day or two max. Any other way to get there or back (bus, etc?)

I believe a train or bus would leave from Rutland, but if you're limited, no problem, we can come back Saturday afternoon/evening. May not be able to take 3 days of skiing this early in the season anyway.

 

[Greg]

I mentioned this in the Wed/Thurs snowmaking thread, but the forecast looks great with a few inches of snow/ice possible tonight and tomorrow! And that icey base will freeze right up right before 3-4 days of round-the-clock snowmaking temps! Even the Monday and Tuesday highs of 33 look okay for snowmaking at night! Things are falling right into place so far. 9 days folks!!! Keep thinking COLD!

 

[bvibert]

I mentioned this in the Wed/Thurs snowmaking thread, but the forecast looks great with a few inches of snow/ice possible tonight and tomorrow! And that icey base will freeze right up right before 3-4 days of round-the-clock snowmaking temps! Even the Monday and Tuesday highs of 33 look okay for snowmaking at night! Things are falling right into place so far. 9 days folks!!! Keep thinking COLD!

Powderfreak thinks it may even be more than a few inches...

http://firsttracksonline.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=2341

...the Killington area looks to be ground zero for a quick 4-7" snowfall (from RT4 to the summit) between 4-5am to 12-1pm Thursday...

:beer:

 

[Greg]

Powderfreak thinks it may even be more than a few inches...

http://firsttracksonline.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=2341


:beer:

Yeah - The NWS forecasts add up to 2-5". Either way, great news.

 

[nelsapbm]

If I don't end up Xmas shopping that Friday, I may head down to K. The 10th is a holiday (for State & Muni workers anyway), so I would expect it to be fairly busy.

 

[Marc]

Aside from the leg humping thing, and really am quite harmless.



Unless of course you're within a 50 foot radius of me while I'm skiing. In which case I'm downright hazardous.

 

[Greg]

Unless of course you're within a 50 foot radius of me while I'm skiing. In which case I'm downright hazardous.

Please... Based on your avatar and the Cannon vid from last year, it seems to me you're a pretty damn good skier. I guess you want to set a low expectation so when we all see you ripping, we'll have trouble believing it's you. No worries though; your stench will confirm it...

 

[Marc]

Please... Based on your avatar and the Cannon vid from last year, it seems to me you're a pretty damn good skier. I guess you want to set a low expectation so when we all see you ripping, we'll have trouble believing it's you. No worries though; your stench will confirm it...

Ha! So that's why everyone keeps telling me I ski faster than stink.

Plus, you've never seen me in moguls.

 

[Greg]

Plus, you've never seen me in moguls.

Hopefully there will be some nice lines where you can practice!

 

[Greg]

Here's a reminder of what went down in 2004:

http://news.alpinezone.com/1933/

Snowmaking commenced on Nov. 3, and opening day ended up being Nov. 9. I don't remember if they went round-the-clock for six days, but they did push the initial anticipated opening of the 8th back to the 9th so there must have been a warm-up at some point (http://news.alpinezone.com/1944/).

Anyway, if they can get going tomorrow morning (Nov. 2) we're a day ahead of where we were in 2004 so I still think opening on or before the 10th is possible.