Stowe 3/16

[Ski Diva]

Went up to Stowe today, and thought everyone might want to know how it fared from the recent deluge. Actually, they didn't get that much rain up there. So the answer is: pretty well.

The drive to the mountain was pretty disheartening. There is NO SNOW in the greater Stowe metro area. Zero. None. We have much more here in south central VT (Okemo/Killington area) than they have there. All the same, what's important is the mountain. And coverage there is still very good.

Today was absolutely glorious. Bluebird skies, no wind, very, very warm. I think I've rarely skied in such warm temperatures. And the snow: well, It's definitely spring skiing. The snow softened up pretty rapidly and by lunchtime it was pretty gloppy, especially down near the bottom. Still, we had lots of fun. I don't know how much longer it's going to last, if these temps keep up. So if you want to go to Stowe, it's like anywhere else: go now.

 

[billski]

Yeah, I heard the same thing today. Base is pretty thin already. My 27-28 Stowe trip is under reconsideration.

 

[mlkrgr]

Yeah, I'm calling it quits for the season after going to Sunday River for the day this Saturday on the NAC bus.

 

[WJenness]

Yeah, I heard the same thing today. Base is pretty thin already. My 27-28 Stowe trip is under reconsideration.

Go the 'Loaf!

-w

 

[deadheadskier]

Hopefully it's still decent on Sunday

 

[Warp Daddy]

gloppy = bad news for ACL's MCL's etc no thanks i 'll save for next season

 

[Groundskeeper Willie]

............

...as much as sunny bluebird days beckon....PRUDENT advice..!

 

[deadheadskier]

gloppy = bad news for ACL's MCL's etc no thanks i 'll save for next season

carving yes.

bumps?

Gloppy is exactly what you want.

 

[Warp Daddy]

carving yes.

bumps?

Gloppy is exactly what you want.

Yep i agree, but at almost 67 any notion i have of skiing bumps is fantasy regardless of how great a shape i'm in oh yeah gota hit the gym again today did a lite workout yesterday