Presidents vacation week

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

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:

Awesome//..maybe Stowe will follow suit and discount rooms in their new hotel..

 

[billski]

Awesome//..maybe Stowe will follow suit and discount rooms in their new hotel..

yeah, right. A steep drop to $499 PPDO firesale!

 

[ts01]

Back to conditions: here's an interesting NE weather overview for Pres week from Joshua Fox at MRG:

http://madriverglenweather.blogspot.com/

 

[lerops]

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

Not even this year?

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Not even this year?

I like to go on ski trips during uncrowded periods..that's why I usually go to Jackson Hole in late January..and Vermont early and late season..

 

[lerops]

I hear you. Alta the week before Christmas and the Christmas week was two different places. But then again those guys manage the crowds incredibly well. You wouldn't feel it on the slopes. That's what matters most to me. I don't care about lift lines since I can always find a relatively empty part of the mountain and use singles line.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I hear you. Alta the week before Christmas and the Christmas week was two different places. But then again those guys manage the crowds incredibly well. You wouldn't feel it on the slopes. That's what matters most to me. I don't care about lift lines since I can always find a relatively empty part of the mountain and use singles line.

On a ski trip..I like it to be so empty that it's rare to ride the lift with another person..that way if it dumps..there's not enough people to track up the powder....Stowe midweek the first week of April is awesome..usually 100% of the terrain open..reduced price lift tickets and lodging..and no people..

 

[loafer89]

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

I actualy like Keystone. The Outback and Northpeak are lots of fun. I did alot of my early days on ski's in Summit County. Copper is probably the best ski mountain in Colorado IMO.

 

[Vortex]

I think the big places will be making allot of snow starting tomorrow night.

 

[mikestaple]

For those thinking of K-ton or any other mountain that draws the Brit kids on their holiday week, this year that coincides with our Presidents week. Normally it is the week before. Killington, and others, will be stacked!!

Don't say I didn't warn ya.

Oh boy - was thinking of hauling the 7 and 9 year old up for a day trip to Kton midweek next week. So - Mass has President's week off. What other states are off and (sorry noobie question) - now we have to worry about the British Isle's too?!?! Yikes. Maybe an extra hour to Burke won't be bad.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I think the big places will be making allot of snow starting tomorrow night.

I would expect spot snowmaking but it's kind of late in the season for an all out snowmaking assault..

 

[WJenness]

I think the big places will be making allot of snow starting tomorrow night.

+1

SR in their snow report today was saying they'll be blowing tomorrow night.

Hopefully they'll keep at it through the weekend.

-w

 

[Vortex]

Sr usually makes snow into mid march.

I saw the same info Wjennes.I think it starts tomorrow night Ncp or mix tonight into tomorrow.

This the last few days before a vacation week. I would be suprised it they did not go nuts. I would expect re-surfacing each night next week. They groomed everything twice yesterday. I'm sure money is tight, but they still pump the money into the hill.

 

[Bumpsis]

I actualy like Keystone. The Outback and Northpeak are lots of fun. I did alot of my early days on ski's in Summit County. Copper is probably the best ski mountain in Colorado IMO.

I'd gladly do Keystone. Nice slopes, usually great snow, what's not to like. I'm also a huge fan of Copper.
It's just not affordable for me with family in tow. So, I'm sticking to Sugarloaf for the school vacation.
Well, it's a crapshoot out here (East) and now it's looking lousy. But if those rose color forecasts materialize the late week (2/19 or 2/21) snow, even one day of good powder at the Loaf will make for great memories. Making first tracks in deep stuff on White Nitro from the very top can make up for a lot of misery.

 

[Geoff]

+1

SR in their snow report today was saying they'll be blowing tomorrow night.

Hopefully they'll keep at it through the weekend.

-w

Given that it's a school vacation period, I'd expect many resorts to focus on their novice terrain first. I've seen Killington hauling out some of their compressors. I don't have a sense for how many guns they can run to recover from this.

I'm expecting several days of bullet-proof. I'm planning to go out with a full race tune on Friday after it sets up. My skis are at the shop tonight getting a pass on the skid laser and a 1 degree base grind on the Wintersteiger. After some runs tomorrow in the downpour while it's still soft, I'll be at the tuning bench tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Vortex]

copied from the SR web site .http://www.sundayriver.com/TheMountain/MountainReport/index.html

Happy times are on tap as colder temps start to mix back in with some snow this afternoon and evening. Tonight our snowmaking crews will light up 3D, Upper Sunday Punch and Ecstasy for some fresh snow tomorrow. Groomers will also get at it tonight smoothing things over and getting us ready to kick off the holiday weekend here at Sunday River. The plan is to have snowmaking every night throughout the majority of the upcoming holiday period to provide fresh snow everyday across the mountain. As always this is the place to check out the latest and greatest on the adventures of our snowmaking and grooming teams. In fact you can get the inside scoop on how we make our legendary snow with Snowflake Factory tours next week as part of a full slate of Presidents' Week activities.

Looks like they will take care of the Mass folk. All above int trails or harder. I'm sure south ridge will will get some snow as well. Looked like they might be stock piling there last week.

Looks like the long term forecasts are showing some snow for Nh vacation week.

 

[drjeff]

From Mount Snow snowreport this AM

http://www.mountsnow.com/snowreport.html

"Once the snowmakers deem the weather appropriate, they’ll be firing up the fan guns on about 200 acres of terrain. That’s right, kiddo – expect to see a man-made blizzard on our premium terrain in preparation for the weekend."

And another kudo to Mount Snow and what they have firepower wise for snowmaking right now. Since they didn't have the need for any rental compressors this year(thank you 251 fan guns), they still have 100% of their available firepower (and a bunch of water) at their disposal right now

 

[Greg]

I think the big places will be making allot of snow starting tomorrow night.

And at least one small place too (Sundown):

Heads up to the Sundown faithful. If you are going to be here for night skiing Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday be prepared to ski under snow-making. We plan an all out assault for all of these nights starting anytime after 8:30pm and shutting down by opening at 8:00am.

 

[Vortex]

that is great to hear. Many quit just before this weekend

 

[jaywbigred]

From Mount Snow snowreport this AM

http://www.mountsnow.com/snowreport.html

"Once the snowmakers deem the weather appropriate, they’ll be firing up the fan guns on about 200 acres of terrain. That’s right, kiddo – expect to see a man-made blizzard on our premium terrain in preparation for the weekend."

And another kudo to Mount Snow and what they have firepower wise for snowmaking right now. Since they didn't have the need for any rental compressors this year(thank you 251 fan guns), they still have 100% of their available firepower (and a bunch of water) at their disposal right now

That is the best thing I've heard all day!