Ragged gets a new GM

[Newpylong]

The idea of opening trails before pushing out if conditions permit is new to them this year but I think is awesome (with a caution sign up top). Not sure if Erik is making the push for it, but just another reason why I continue to love the place. Over delivering on all fronts.

 

[thebigo]

The idea of opening trails before pushing out if conditions permit is new to them this year but I think is awesome (with a caution sign up top). Not sure if Erik is making the push for it, but just another reason why I continue to love the place. Over delivering on all fronts.

Appears Cardigan is done, where do you think they blow next?

 

[Newpylong]

It looks like they're still going on the Webcam on it? It looked done to me yesterday but obviously only being able to see the very bottom and top, it's tough to tell. I bet they at least had to do the Jug Handle and finish up the Home Run cut through (looked only half done yesterday) before switching back to Ragged Peak. The piles in the Barnyard park were impressive too.

My guess is Lower Ridge based on where I saw the snowmakers lining up valves when I left yesterday (pretty much last chair). Also if any extra capacity starting on Exhibition? Then it outta be Town Meeting and Birches simultaneously. Lastly if they want to get cute they can drag the hoses to Pines and Lower Crew Cut like they've been doing.

Even with yesterday's traffic I found everything with exception of the usuals (Village/Main/Chutes) to be in great shape even at the closing bell yesterday. The steeper stuff (Headwall, Newfound and Showboat) skied the best IMO. Likely due to much less traffic... The kids loved having the big carpet going even though they're well past that!

 

[Abubob]

Appears Cardigan is done, where do you think they blow next?

I'm torn really. I'd like them to at least open Lower Ridge. But also Birches which would mean starting Exhibition. How long will the compressors be available?

 

[thebigo]

They posted lower ridge and wild side park are next for snowmaking. Monday is looking good, 8 - 12" on NWS map. Going to bring rock skis and finally sample some trees.

 

[Abubob]

They posted lower ridge and wild side park are next for snowmaking. Monday is looking good, 8 - 12" on NWS map. Going to bring rock skis and finally sample some trees.

Scrape all the rocks and stumps down for me.

 

[Newpylong]

I'm not sure what's up with the snowmaking pause. They weren't charging when I left at 5 or so this afternoon either. Possibly wanted to give the crew this past week (with the extreme cold) and the next two nights off. Understandable but odd given the lack of terrain off Ragged side going into MLK weekend. They did make a huge push to get basically all of Spear open non stop and those guys were probably beat. They do seem to take care of their employees better than most.

The compressors generally stay until they're at 100% snowmaking terrain open.

 

[Abubob]

I'm not sure what's up with the snowmaking pause. They weren't charging when I left at 5 or so this afternoon either. Possibly wanted to give the crew this past week (with the extreme cold) and the next two nights off. Understandable but odd given the lack of terrain off Ragged side going into MLK weekend. They did make a huge push to get basically all of Spear open non stop and those guys were probably beat. They do seem to take care of their employees better than most.

The compressors generally stay until they're at 100% snowmaking terrain open.

I'm guessing since it's because it was over freezing today. With temps in the single digits tomorrow they may make some.

 

[Newpylong]

I was referring to this past week for a pause not today. But as for today, the temps were square in the zone by 3 and nothing going, so I guess we'll see. Awful windy...

 

[thebigo]

Loon was hitting east basin hard today but the conditions were marginal. I would guess ragged gave the crew some time off during the bitter cold temps. Looks to be a good run of snowmaking weather Tuesday after the storm. Kids are dragging me out there tomorrow, will report back if I see any activity.

 

[Abubob]

Loon was hitting east basin hard today but the conditions were marginal. I would guess ragged gave the crew some time off during the bitter cold temps. Looks to be a good run of snowmaking weather Tuesday after the storm. Kids are dragging me out there tomorrow, will report back if I see any activity.

Bring plenty of money for hot chocolate. Gonna guess you’ll be in the lodge … a lot.

 

[Abubob]

Today was nice. Breezy but nice.

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[Newpylong]

The top of Cardigan was brutal closer to closing pushing the kids right back uphill. Tomorrow will be hard-core. Probably good skiing as the temps will keep the people away. As long as the wind dies down a bit.

 

[nh2maboarder]

Think I might bail on pats peak on Monday since the forecast looks like rain now. What’s the chances that ragged sells out? I can get a discounted lift ticket with my pats peak pass but I have to wait to buy at the window.

 

[Smellytele]

Think I might bail on pats peak on Monday since the forecast looks like rain now. What’s the chances that ragged sells out? I can get a discounted lift ticket with my pats peak pass but I have to wait to buy at the window.

Weather won’t be much better at ragged

 

[nh2maboarder]

Weather won’t be much better at ragged

Yeah I think I was looking at an outdated forecast. Well guess I’m going further north

 

[Newpylong]

They'll have a good crowd with the holiday but with the road conditions many will likely not go. I live two towns to the west and we're bullseye for 8-12 with a short stint of mixed mid-day Monday. They're higher than me so.... but yeah if you're looking to be absolutely sure of no mixed it'll take going north quite a bit more. Though I don't see them getting much if any straight rain.

 

[Abubob]

I’m seeing a light mix of rain toward the end of the storm. It’s a short storm though. Maybe eight or nine hours?

 

[thebigo]

Gorgeous day today, the place is packed and the six broke again. This place does so much right but really need to get whatever is plaguing the six figured out.

 

[thebigo]

They got it running around noon and too his credit management is front and center.