Presidents vacation week

[riverc0il]

On the bright side, we are finally above freezing in Plymouth so I took advantage by grilling outdoors last night. The bummer? As soon as I stoked up the coals, we got a light sprinkle. S reports on last round for the puppy that everything is frozen solid out there as of last night. There was a report of a death on I-93 last night in another thread. I'd say that conditions are looking pretty terrible right now. Groomers only likely for this coming weekend and it will probably get skied off quick. I am staying home. Hanging out at only 13 days so far this season heading into mid-February. Not generally impressed though base depths remain strong which is the positive. Will only take one big storm to get things back into tip top shape. Though if melting continues, base damage could erode significantly on natural snow trails for sure.

 

[poconovfr]

I am getting pretty concerned about conditions next week. It's the time the resorts make their big bucks which support all us slugs by keeping things going for the rest of the season. They are either gonna have to kick out a lot of manmade or start praying to Ullr.
I am very concerned about the smaller players too. We dont need no more carnage. This is not good for the northeast.

I agree, however for the resorts/ski areas in Pa. it's been a banner year. I've not seen crowds of this size in a long time.........so crowded I'm heading for Utah next week.:grin:

 

[billski]

I agree, however for the resorts/ski areas in Pa. it's been a banner year. I've not seen crowds of this size in a long time.........so crowded I'm heading for Utah next week.:grin:

What's bringing them out? Is it the hypothesis that people have bagged out west trips and are spending money locally this year? That's the word I've heard from talking to random people on the lifts and lodges...

Told my wife yesterday no skiing in the cards for me for at least the next week. Maybe time to checkout Thunderbolt on corn...

 

[poconovfr]

What's bringing them out? Is it the hypothesis that people have bagged out west trips and are spending money locally this year? That's the word I've heard from talking to random people on the lifts and lodges...

Told my wife yesterday no skiing in the cards for me for at least the next week. Maybe time to checkout Thunderbolt on corn...

I'd say that 's a good bet. I've skied at Camelback for 35 years and swear to you I've never seen a crowd like last Saturday! I even waited till late afternoon and still could not find a parking spot. I believe the skier count was well over 10,000. Mind you,out west or even up north this would be a manageable crowd but you put that many people on a golf course with 800 verticle.........I went home.:angry:

Gotta' love the Dems for scaring the crap out of everyone and forcing them to mass feed at my home mountain.......yippie skippie!

 

[jaywbigred]

Things are looking bleak but we are already committed. Guess we'll make the best of it and drink a lot of beer!

 

[poconovfr]

things are looking bleak but we are already committed. Guess we'll make the best of it and drink a lot of beer!

werd!

 

[4aprice]

I'd say that 's a good bet. I've skied at Camelback for 35 years and swear to you I've never seen a crowd like last Saturday! I even waited till late afternoon and still could not find a parking spot. I believe the skier count was well over 10,000. Mind you,out west or even up north this would be a manageable crowd but you put that many people on a golf course with 800 verticle.........I went home.:angry:

I am glad I was at Elk Saturday. Elk was not very crowded. My brother in law told me CBK was crowded (1200 Koreans + College Race + Boarder Cross). My wife had a silghtly different take as she said she rode the Cleopatra Triple in privacy alot of the day. Sunday was great as the crowds never really materialized. Where were they parked? I'd imagine down the road toward the tubing area.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[lerops]

How about Canadian mountains (I mean those in driving distance from the North East )? Anybody knows?

 

[billski]

How about Canadian mountains (I mean those in driving distance from the North East )? Anybody knows?

Western Townships (e.g., Orford) will be in the same shape as NVT.
Dunno about Tremblant.

 

[lerops]

Thanks, billski. Reading between the lines, Tremblant's snow report doesn't seem promising:

Please note that due to the weather conditions, the Edge side, the Soleil side and the Expo lift are closed today. Some of our runs will open progressively. Opening hours might change at any moment due to the mild weather and ski conditions. Stay tuned!

Snow conditions

Surface: Loose granular
Base: Firm
Number of kilometers open: 36.79 km
Number of miles open: 22.86 miles
Number of acres open: 381 acres

Snow received

Last 24 hours: 0 cm (0 inches)
Last 7 days: 0 cm (0 inches)
Since season opening: 367 cm (144 inches)

 

[billski]

I have never had much luck skiing in Quebec. Washouts, rainouts, limited terrain, etc. When it's good in New England, it's usually good there. But it's much closer to stay in New England.
When the dollar was strong, we had a very, very inexpensive vacation in very nice accommodations and great food, but the skiing has always been so-so. I can't see driving further than NVT for so-so conditions. As it is, the Quebecois travel south to Jay for "big mountain" skiing.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

What's bringing them out? Is it the hypothesis that people have bagged out west trips and are spending money locally this year? That's the word I've heard from talking to random people on the lifts and lodges...

Told my wife yesterday no skiing in the cards for me for at least the next week. Maybe time to checkout Thunderbolt on corn...

They're out in full force because we've had a great ski season so far...lots of cold weather along with a few small snowstorms..the local ski shops are doing really well..and yes less people are travelling out west..Bookings are down 30% in Jackson Hole..

 

[loafer89]

Keystone is practically begging for skiers. It's possible to get a one bedroom condo during President's Week for $89.50 a night. Good luck trying to find a deal like that in the East.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Keystone is practically begging for skiers. It's possible to get a one bedroom condo during President's Week for $89.50 a night. Good luck trying to find a deal like that in the East.

and airfare is cheap as well..but to travel all the way out west to ski Keystone..:argue:

 

[lerops]

I've been checking airfare, but it is not that cheap for the long weekend.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I've been checking airfare, but it is not that cheap for the long weekend.

I still wouldn't go out west during a Holiday period...or New England for that matter..

 

[poconovfr]

Sunday was great as the crowds never really materialized. Where were they parked? I'd imagine down the road toward the tubing area.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Great call on Elk!

Sunday was the best day of the year so far.............could be today. Gotta go.

 

[billski]

very odd. Right after I posted the Canada remark, I get an advertisement from Tremblant.
For US $94 per night (min 3 days, double occupancy, midweek) you get: lodging, lift ticket, breakfast & lunch. someone must be hurtin'.....

they must be reading these posts

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I love how it's a buyers market for everything..

 

[billski]

Someone in my club told me they were at the Boston Ski and Sports show talking to a rep. The rep predicted that sometime midseason, one resort would drop the shoe and start making fire sale offers. Then everyone would follow suit.
I said naaaaah.....:blink: