Notch Effect: the downside

[snowmonster]

If you are referring to Sel Hannah, he didn't layout the original trails. I can't remember when he came on board but it was after many of the main trails were already cut. Taft Race Course was a well cut trail but Mittersill definitely doesn't get as much snow as Cannon proper. Look at Tuckerbrook this year at lower elevation, total rock garden. Less wind yes, but less snow too.

Yeah, Hannah. I think he had problems about where they put the tram and where they finally laid down most of the trails. I'm glad I hit Tuckerbrook when I did last year. Seems like a bad year in the outback.

 

[UVSHTSTRM]

I'm sorry but I don't understand this statement. Can you clarify? What issue are they trying to create?




So it WAS allowable but no longer? Gotta wonder why. This makes no sense.

I am guessing liability reasons. I doubt I would sue, but I certainly would be pissed if I struck somebody who was hiking up an area where there is a roll or headwall and there was no way to see the person. Don't get me wrong, most people who skin are knowledgable and make sure to avoid these potential risks (they don't wan to get hit anymore then I want to hit somebody), but it only takes a couple d-bags to cause such a problem (which you almost if ever hear of).

 

[threecy]

I doubt I would sue, but I certainly would be pissed if I struck somebody who was hiking up an area where there is a roll or headwall and there was no way to see the person.

There probably wouldn't be any grounds for a lawsuit. The uphill skier has to avoid the skier/object that's downhill from him/her. Hitting someone who is skinning isn't much different than hitting someone who fell and is hiking up to retreive a ski or pole.

 

[LiquidFeet]

Open

I was there on Saturday at 10:00am when the mountain closed. I work there, and was sent home. Are you saying the mountain opened later that day? Do you know this because you were there? Or maybe I'm misunderstanding, and you didn't mean that Cannon opened back up after closing on March 3.

 

[threecy]

I was there on Saturday at 10:00am when the mountain closed. I work there, and was sent home. Are you saying the mountain opened later that day? Do you know this because you were there? Or maybe I'm misunderstanding, and you didn't mean that Cannon opened back up after closing on March 3.

Two different but related discussions.
Cannon was closed on March 3. People skinned the trails. On another recent day in which the mountain was open, a skinning season pass holder was threatened with having his pass revoked.

 

[LiquidFeet]

got it
thanks

 

[SIKSKIER]

I know from almost 40 years at Cannon that they are not real happy with people skinning or snowshoeing up the ski trails on Cannon.I also know I have many friends that skin Mittersill repeatedly and never have a problem.Last weekend my housemate and 4 others skinned Mitti on Saturday.Never an issue I have heard of.

 

[Cannonball]

Threecy,
You obviously have a passion for the sport of skiing. The amount of time and effort you put into your various ski websites is truly amazing and they are a great resource. You know a lot!!

You obviously have a close connection to Cannon. You have tons of information on it and you talk about all the time.

You obviously are a young healthy guy in good shape. I'm always impressed from your posts and pictures how much time you seem to spent in the higher elevations through NE.

You obviously have a lot of free time considering all the website work and hiking time mentioned above.

So my question is, do you ever actually ski? Did you ski Cannon today? Today at Cannon was the reason why skiing exists, it's the reason why there are forums like this dedicated to skiing, it's the reason while all the people on this board are so passionate. Today was face shots at every turn and smiles on every face. I hope that somewhere in your historical/philosophical/political devotion to skiing and to Cannon you find time to actually ENJOY the sport. Don't forget to stop and smell the powder!!

 

[Puck it]

Today was face shots at every turn and smiles on every face.

Rub it in more. I hate you right now!!!!!!!!

 

[Cannonball]

Rub it in more. I hate you right now!!!!!!!!

I'm a dick. You don't even want to know about Fisher Cat......

 

[Puck it]

I'm a dick. You don't even want to know about Fisher Cat......

Now, you have done it. Why don't you twist the knife now!!!!!!

 

[threecy]

So my question is, do you ever actually ski? Did you ski Cannon today?

Thank you for the kind words. I don't ski as much as I used to (when I could ski free everywhere in New England). I couldn't day ski today due to work, but I did stop by Cannon on my way to an evening snowshoe north of the Notch.

 

[deadheadskier]

What job did you have that allowed you to ski free everywhere in New England????

Is that job currently available? :lol:

 

[threecy]

What job did you have that allowed you to ski free everywhere in New England????

A management position at a mid sized ski area. I had a pass that allowed me and my guest a free ticket at every area (except Stowe for some reason, but I could have probably written a recip letter for that).

 

[deadheadskier]

A management position at a mid sized ski area. I had a pass that allowed me and my guest a free ticket at every area (except Stowe for some reason, but I could have probably written a recip letter for that).

Next best thing to skiing for free is skiing for cheap. Glad I got that option at Cannon.

 

[threecy]

Next best thing to skiing for free is skiing for cheap. Glad I got that option at Cannon.

You didn't have that option for yesterday's powder day, as Cannon was one of the most expensive in the state ($68 ).

 

[Cannonball]

You didn't have that option for yesterday's powder day, as Cannon was one of the most expensive in the state ($68).

Would have paid triple that!!!

 

[neil]

Would have paid triple that!!!

Good idea for ski areas. Switch from midweek/weekend pricing to midweek/weekend/powderday pricing :flame:

 

[deadheadskier]

I know from almost 40 years at Cannon that they are not real happy with people skinning or snowshoeing up the ski trails on Cannon.I also know I have many friends that skin Mittersill repeatedly and never have a problem.Last weekend my housemate and 4 others skinned Mitti on Saturday.Never an issue I have heard of.

Out of curiosity, I emailed info@Cannon the other day to see what their stance was.

Response:

No, we prohibit uphill traffic at Cannon Mountain. Any further questions about this should be directed to General Manager, John DeVivo

So, threecy's friend who got read the riot act for skinning the other day, doesn't really have a leg to stand on. If that's the policy, that's the policy

 

[threecy]

I don't believe for a second that a pass holder was kicked off the mountain for skinning.

Out of curiosity, I emailed info@Cannon the other day to see what their stance was.

Response:

No, we prohibit uphill traffic at Cannon Mountain. Any further questions about this should be directed to General Manager, John DeVivo

Do you now believe?