St Patty's Day Weekend

[4aprice]

Just back from Vermont and looking forward to returning next weekend. Gonna to be a relatively warm week so I'm looking for some input from areas around the state. I was at Killington and Pico this past weekend and things were not terrible there. Yesterday at Pico I don't think the temps got out of the 40's so damage was minimal. Would be interested to hear how some other areas are fairing. Am thinking about Mt Ellen Sat, and maybe Mt Snow Sunday. Any info on how those(or any other) mtns were this past weekend and how people think they will fair this week would be appreciated.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

I was just going to start a similar thread. Heading to Jay for Friday/Saturday skiing and am worried about the warm temps and rain.

Groomers should hold up but trees may be another story =(

My feeling is the further north you go the better. There has been more snow and the snow pack should hold up a little nicer up north than Killington/Pico.

I would go to Mt. Ellen over Mt. Snow if I were you!

 

[Smellytele]

Going to Burke, Jay and Cannon - In that order Fri-Sun. Hoping for the best

 

[WWF-VT]

Mt Ellen is $17 on Friday and $30 every other day. Tons of snow at higher elevation faces northeast and should get through this week and be fine next weekend.

 

[snowmonster]

I have to fly out west for work so I'm taking a few days off to ski Utah with trailboss. Snowbird, Alta and Deer Valley are on the hit list. I'm hoping to bring the snowmonster weather luck with me. I'll be wearing a green "Believe in Boston" shirt to represent the hometown during the St. Paddy's Day festivities. They do drink real beer in Utah, right?

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Mt Ellen is $17 on Friday and $30 every other day.

Hard to beat that. Very cool.

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

They do drink real beer in Utah, right?

If you consider 3.2% alcohol beer real! Personally I like my beer 6.5 % or above =)

I'm sure the skiing will out weigh the liquor laws though. Have fun!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_Utah

 

[crank]

meeting some epic skiers Thursday at MRG, Friday at Stowe and Saturday at Jay. Should be some good spring conditions and I know both Stowe and Jay have good bases..thinking MRG may be a little sketchy but we shall see.

 

[snoseek]

I have to fly out west for work so I'm taking a few days off to ski Utah with trailboss. Snowbird, Alta and Deer Valley are on the hit list. I'm hoping to bring the snowmonster weather luck with me. I'll be wearing a green "Believe in Boston" shirt to represent the hometown during the St. Paddy's Day festivities. They do drink real beer in Utah, right?

Replace Deer Valley with Snowbasin or Pow Mow not that there's anything wrong with DV. Trust me on this one, I know what you want to ski...

 

[steamboat1]

Working my way north this week. Tomorrow early morning drive to K. Wed. I'll be at Lincoln Peak (Sugarbush). I have a few Vt. passes I need to burn even though I can get cheap employee discount tics. Thurs Stowe for $43 ticket (ski club appreciation day). Fri Jay using another Vt. pass. Sat. undecided, might just drive home.

I don't have computer access when in VT. so I won't be able to post a report. Heck I don't even own a cell phone.

 

[snoseek]

Anyhow this weekend for me should prove to be the best of the year. Very very strong storm rolling in tonight and dropping several feet over the next week.The 5 day precip is impressive!!!!

So I won't be drinking all that much. I will sub that with copius amounts of sticky and earwax hash. Drinking makes me hungover!

 

[Glenn]

Just back from Vermont and looking forward to returning next weekend. Gonna to be a relatively warm week so I'm looking for some input from areas around the state. I was at Killington and Pico this past weekend and things were not terrible there. Yesterday at Pico I don't think the temps got out of the 40's so damage was minimal. Would be interested to hear how some other areas are fairing. Am thinking about Mt Ellen Sat, and maybe Mt Snow Sunday. Any info on how those(or any other) mtns were this past weekend and how people think they will fair this week would be appreciated.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Here's some Mt Snow info. Looks like all three Homers have chimed in :lol: : http://forums.alpinezone.com/showthread.php?t=108127

 

[snowmonster]

The 5 day precip is impressive!!!!

And guess which days the monster will be in Utah?

 

[gladerider]

May hit stowe or jay or bush on friday. Whoever has the best deal + condition. Any recommendation would be appreciated

 

[rocojerry]

Mt Ellen is $17 on Friday and $30 every other day. Tons of snow at higher elevation faces northeast and should get through this week and be fine next weekend.

Hard to beat that. Very cool.

I think Mt Ellen is my plan for Friday -- will post a TR or a few pictures if I find wifi.

 

[k123]

May hit stowe or jay or bush on friday. Whoever has the best deal + condition. Any recommendation would be appreciated

If you are a ski club member you can pick up a ticket for $43 this Wed-Sun. http://www.stowe.com/groups/council/

 

[Smellytele]

Friday is now showing chance of showers which is kind of a bummer. Only 30% but still...

 

[OysterRiver Colin]

My plan for Sunday=Sugarloaf, Mt Ellen, or Okemo...prob decide later in the week

 

[snowmonster]

^ IMHO, the extra drive time to the Bush will be worth it.

 

[4aprice]

I think Mt Ellen is my plan for Friday -- will post a TR or a few pictures if I find wifi.

Looks like I will be at Mt Ellen tomorrow as well. Smuggs on Sat, then down to Rutland for St Pattys night and to see my daughter. Probably Mt Snow on Sunday.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ