Stowe Thread

[Tonyr]

It was icy out there today. Did 5 or 6 runs off of the four runner then one off the gondola and called it quits. Surprisingly enough the lines weren't nearly as bad as I thought they'd be. Waited no longer than 10 minutes in line each time. The Nosedive Glades were the run of the day. It's a little thin in there but they were still skiable. Another foot or two of snow and the woods will be ready, the snow base is harden and packed in.

 

[Edd]

Is Stowe managing the gondola for COVID at all or are they packing it?

 

[Tonyr]

They are packing them in but you do need to be masked up to ride them, which the employees are enforcing.

Although after this weekend riding the gondolas I've come to the realization that masks appear to not be as effective as I originally thought. As we were packed in you can see everyone's breath coming out from their masks from every angle. It was especially evident yesterday when the temperatures were negative 15 degrees. I would recommed skipping the Gondola's if your sensitive to the risks.

 

[kendo]

Did you ski Starr or Liftline?

Starr is listed as open but Upper Starr & S-53 are marked closed... guess you hike in?!

 

[Tonyr]

Yes skied them both. Liftline and Upper Nosedive skied like hockey rinks. Starr was closed this morning but I did poach it and it wasn't worth it. The snow was very thick, chopped up, and heavy on that run this morning.

I jumped into the woods between Upper National and Starr as I cut over from S-53. They did have S-53 closed but I entered the woods right below where it was closed. The trees up high weren't horrible but as I got lower the conditions in there got worse so I popped out over on Starr and as I mentioned earlier the run wasn't great today. I was also able to ski the bottom part of Bypass as I made my way over to the Nosedive Glades. That was the best line down the mountain today.

 

[Kingslug20]

Those windchills really froze everything up..SB today was great until 1230...
Hopefully the winds dont close the whole place tomorrow..

 

[Tonyr]

Those windchills really froze everything up..SB today was great until 1230...
Hopefully the winds dont close the whole place tomorrow..

It's not supposed to snow up here until 11 am Monday morning. I think we're going to get up early and head back before the roads get bad.

 

[Kingslug20]

Im seeing snow starting tonight..
Going to head to stowe super early monday and see what happens

 

[hovercraft]

Im seeing snow starting tonight..
Going to head to stowe super early monday and see what happens

I am seeing snow starting tonight as well, gets heavier as the morning progresses

 

[ThatGuy]

Im seeing snow starting tonight..
Going to head to stowe super early monday and see what happens

Keep us updated on Stowe, I’m debating on either there or Mt Snow for Tuesday.

 

[Kingslug20]

Debating about stowe or SB..
Stowe may only run the triple..but uf winds die down and quad opens...lot of vertical to hit with new snow..ill spend the day there..

 

[hovercraft]

Wouldn’t mind the quad being closed for for a bit, gives time to hike and get some white gold before it gets chewed up…..

 

[Kingslug20]

Havent hiked yet...got the boots for it...hmmm

 

[hovercraft]

Havent hiked yet...got the boots for it...hmmm

bring them just in case. it’s always good to have options.

 

[Kingslug20]

I only use AT boots and bindings..have them on all the skis..now just need some skins..

 

[hovercraft]

I only use AT boots and bindings..have them on all the skis..now just need some skins..

My wife does the same thing, loves having that set up.

 

[Kingslug20]

You can walk around easier..much lighter, vibram soles...

 

[Kingslug20]

First car in the lot..easy drive..now..we shall see..

 

[Edd]

First car in the lot..easy drive..now..we shall see..

In the lot at 7am . I love the dedication!

 

[Kingslug20]

647 to be exact...