Stowe Thread

[jaytrem]

Nice enjoy! We have never have been to Sun Valley but we are going for the first time next year over New Years week. Let us know what you think of the place.

Old people skiing fast!

 

[Kingslug20]

Loiks like it..and with no new snow in the last month..and none on the way...groomer heaven i bet..
We shall see

 

[hovercraft]

Went to Sun Valley about 10 years ago. My wife and I thought it was boring rented a car and drove to JH for the rest of the trip. Hope you like it better then we did…..

 

[abc]

5-6 years ago when I went to Sun Valley for the 1st time, I was a 1-dimensional skier. I didn't like it much.

When I went back 3 years ago, I was a different skier I was also on a different ski). I liked it a whole lot more.

Don't know if it's changed the last few years. But if not, it's a mountain that has tons of space and long steep groomers on which you can really open up and blast the whole way down top to bottom without having to check speed to avoid others. Where else can you do that?

If you don't care for speed, you would wonder what's the point. But I think Kingslug likes speed. Enjoy it!

 

[Kingslug20]

Well..the skiing has kind of turned to shit here..so maybe it will be better there as it doesnt rain up there..it stays pretty consistant. JH was my trip..this is hers. There will be about 60 of us..so we should be able to get in to some trouble to make it interesting..

 

[Tonyr]

Well..the skiing has kind of turned to shit here..so maybe it will be better there as it doesnt rain up there..it stays pretty consistant. JH was my trip..this is hers. There will be about 60 of us..so we should be able to get in to some trouble to make it interesting..

I think the tree skiing there looks pretty good, especially with the new area that they recently added to the trail map.

 

[180]

If it snow, Sun Valley is amazing. If it doesn't and its sunny, the bowls soften nicely.

 

[hovercraft]

Trees are where it’s at. But if you are stuck here on rock hard terrain or being at SV easy choice…..The 10 day for here is shit. I am sure you will have a good time. If not rent a car….

 

[abc]

As for your "gift" of storm in the northeast while you're away, don't over do it.

(we maybe looking at a potential r* event next weekend)

 

[Kingslug20]

You never know...killington got a blast thursday..at least 4 inches...
Yesterday it snowed pretty hard at Stowe.
Was there both days...just sayin......

 

[Kingslug20]

Maybe ill venture out tomorrow a little late...and wednesday
Hopefully thursday is a snow event...

 

[jimmywilson69]

You never know...killington got a blast thursday..at least 4 inches...

And I thank you for that snow!

 

[Kingslug20]

The slug delivers

 

[Kingslug20]

Hey..looks like snow on the way...friday,saturday...just when im leaving...
About those beers.....

 

[TyWebb]

Want to thank everyone again for the advice and recs on my 1st trip to Stowe in 30 years…

Sat - Made it to Waterbury arnd 3:30 om Sat. Beer at the Pro-pig bar -> late lunch early din when the restaurant opened at 4PM. Checked in - some food shopping and walk arnd town - caught a lil live music that evening

Sun - conditions + Super Bowl = no Epic chaos
Up early - grabbed biscuit and egg sammichs + coffee from the Stowe Bee Bakery/Cafe. In gondola lot by 7:40 no traffic. We skied most of the Gondola blues from 8-11’sh and move over to the quad and double to explore more - never made it to an opening Green for my girlfriend but she was fine. She was done around 1’sh, hung at the lodge right above gondola, and I skied for abt 90 more minutes. Longest wait was abt 10 mins on Gondola arnd 10AM - all other lifts basically ski on. Was cold but not bad as not much wind and sun came thru by early afternoon. Was very hard snow (expected) but really enjoyed exploring the mountain. Ranch camp for beers and food when day was done which was very good. Meats, cheeses, crackers, snacks and some good VT beer back to the hotel for Super bowl


Monday - Same spot for b-fast - in lot by 8:30 to eat and coffee - on Gondola arnd 9
Felt much colder in AM with even lower temps and more wind thn Sunday, some snow falling but no impact still very hard snow. Skied a ton till 12:30 again - had a beer and bite with my girl at the same lodge and we went back out. Shitty moment as I think I lost an edge and face planted at a decent speed. Girlfriend said I was out for 20-30 secs b4 I came too. Goggles cracked - nice group of people helping my girl get someone there from patrol to help me, and off they took me. When I got to patrols hut and saw my face - left side swollen, laceration right on my cheek bone bleeding badly though ‘lucky no nose or tooth issues.’ Precaution - went to hospital for a cat-scan and all good and not much pain. Eye black and blue, swollen + laceration on cheekbone swollen, probably slight concussion. idletyme brewing for some poutine + other food and a beer - thn back to hotel to relax

* Nothing but positive vibes for the people that helped my girl and the young ski patrol kid who took me down in his sled and addressed me at 1st aid

Tues - no skiing - felt a lil groggy so girlfriend drove yesterday. Skinny pancake for Bfast -> scenic drive thru mountains to Woodstock to walk arnd a lil -> home but had to stop at Sally’s Pizza in New Haven for din

Feel fine this AM tho I look like shit and work calls.

Accident/Conditions and all - came away really impressed with Stowe. Coming from Philly + Epic … Mt Snow/Okemo is easier but I’m driving the extra 2+ hours each way again (2nd week) in March and booked a 4 night trip for my son and I - New England really needs a good dump or two asap. Looking at the fututrei forecast … gonna really need it

 

[kendo]

Wow. Quite the adventure and good to hear you're on the mend. Stowe is definitely worth the extra drive, for us NJ/PA locals. Snow making wraps up this week and we should be in good shape for the season... with hopefully a late storm or two helping out.

 

[hovercraft]

Good report, you certainly had an adventure. Stowe is a great mountain. March is a good time to come up. Typically March is the snowiest month of the year. Glad your on the mend.

 

[Kingslug20]

Now for the next week you have to keep telling people..."you should see the other guy"

 

[urungus]

Thanks for the report, hope you heal quickly

 

[Kingslug20]

Down to 25% open...delayed open till 10.
Temps down to 5.....oy...