Mohawk (night): Saturday, 12/1/2007

[Beetlenut]

Well, not so good news on the lack of snow made, but good opportunity to get the bugs out early. Great news on the bumps. Chris and Jarrod both seem to be pretty serious about them this year. Perhaps our feedback is indeed being considered. Can't wait to see what they come up with this season!

I would think putting in an early season bump run would be a great way to get the season going, and attract more busniess. I'm looking forward to a Wedensday night or two, once the bumps are up!

 

[bvibert]

Awesome! While I love Nor'easter and even the Ex bumps, I have an ulterior motive. As we all know, they want to expand, and I would love nothing more than to see part of the expansion include a semi-narrow down the fall line seeded bump run cut skier's left of Gunny. I figure encouraging their mogul philosophy in some small way might help achieve something like that.

I forgot to mention that Jarrod wants to take a few runs with the AZ crew once the bumps are setup to see that we're all about... He said he'll be there Wednesday nights.

 

[Greg]

I forgot to mention that Jarrod wants to take a few runs with the AZ crew once the bumps are setup to see that we're all about... He said he'll be there Wednesday nights.

And what are we all about? A bunch of aging posers hitting the same run over and over? :lol:

Seriously though, it will be good to get some face to face time.

 

[bvibert]

And what are we all about? A bunch of aging posers hitting the same run over and over? :lol:

That's what I was thinking.

 

[Greg]

It will be a great opportunity to provide some on-the-hill feedback though. I would like to see them seeded a bit tighter this season, especially in the flat section of Lower Nor'easter where they tended to waver around a bit. Of course a kicker there would be cool too! I would also like to see better lines side to side, but that's really more of a function of how they get skied in.

We really need to pray for a dump shortly after seeding this year. We never got it last year and the bumps never really set up right, i.e. resembling natural bumps, multiple lines, etc. I'm not too picky though. I will just be elated to get bumps before Christmas week. 3+ months of local bumps and my personal goal to get out every Wednesday night starting promptly at 6 pm should help in the bump technique department.

Think COLD!

 

[Greg]

NWS:

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: A chance of snow or rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

I'm still holding out hope here. If not, they should still definitely be able to make their anticipated 12/1 opening so the following Wednesday should be a go.

 

[Greg]

Bummer. Doesn't look like they've made any snow yet, at least at the base:

That photo gives a good perspective of what area of Stinger was cleared out. You can see the new greener grass, looker's right of lift one. Upper Stinger heads up to the left and seems to be untouched.

 

[Greg]

I changed the date of this thread to Friday, 11/30 with the hope that they might open early the night before official opening day. If I am able to go, it will be a late (~8 pm) arrival, at best.

 

[Greg]

Three cold nights this week. I guess this is still possible, but I'm not holding my breath. Brian - any word on how much snow they were able to make over the weekend?

 

[bvibert]

I'm not holding my breath either. I haven't heard anything, but I'll be up there Thursday night...

 

[Greg]

Just called the snowphone and Dotty says to check back later in the week for the opening day update. I'm thinking probably Saturday, 12/1. Anyone up for a little night session Saturday night?

 

[Grassi21]

I have a friend's 30th b-day thing on Saturday night.

 

[Greg]

I have a friend's 30th b-day thing on Saturday night.

Well, let's hope for Friday then, eh?

Next Wednesday looks like a definite based on the forecast too.

 

[Greg]

Not good.

Just heard back from Chris. It's not looking good for this weekend. He's leaning towards Friday the 7th at 3 pm which wipes out Next Wednesday night too. :-? I'm hoping that's a case of underpromise/overdeliver.

 

[severine]

Just heard back from Chris. It's not looking good for this weekend. He's leaning towards Friday the 7th at 3 pm which wipes out Next Wednesday night too. :-? I'm hoping that's a case of underpromise/overdeliver.

Let's hope that a slow start=longer late season.

 

[Greg]

Let's hope that a slow start=longer late season.

Unlikely. The end of March is usually it.

Nighttime temps look pretty good starting Thursday and through the weekend so hopefully they can get open in time for next Wednesday. It's my understanding that water is a big concern this season. That's pretty depressing. Just imagine if it gets super cold and they don't have the water to make a ton of snow? Oof. :blink: That's a kick in the nuts.

We need some dumps this season.

 

[bvibert]

I'd be real surprised if they go with a mid-week opening day, so if they're not open this weekend I don't see Wednesday being much of a possibility...

 

[Greg]

I'd be real surprised if they go with a mid-week opening day, so if they're not open this weekend I don't see Wednesday being much of a possibility...

Well, Chris said a midweek opening is not out of the question. It simply depends on snow production.

 

[bvibert]

Well, Chris said a midweek opening is not out of the question. It simply depends on snow production.

That would be cool, I'd just be surprised is all, happily surprised!

 

[Greg]

That would be cool, I'd just be surprised is all, happily surprised!

Agreed. Fingers crossed.