The Good Thing About This Warm Spell

[ckofer]

It seems that there have been a lot of lift issues this year. Hopefully the ski areas with those problems have been able to make good progress in this weather so the rest of the season goes more smoothly. Working on broken metal things in very cold weather sux.

 

[WWF-VT]

The Good Thing About This Warm Spell .....

is that it's almost done

 

[win]

There is good and bad news about this January's thaw! The bad news is that there is a thaw! The good news is that there is something to thaw! Here at Sugarbush - like many resorts in the Northeast - we had a fabulous start to the season with over 10 feet of really nice natural snow and the temperatures to put down a lot of man mad snow. So the past few days melted a lot and turned perfect snow into not so perfect snow (not ice). But we are still over 90% open in early January and historically that is great. After tomorrow, the temperatures will allow us to make snow, they will allow our groomers to repair the slopes and the forecast is calling for snow next week. So, the bottom line is this! The winter of 2007/2008 will continue to be one that we will look back and say, "what a great winter it was to be skiing and riding in New England." By MLK weekend, I will predict that the skiing and riding will be really nice and those that decide to venture North will have a great long weekend.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

We have shitty snow now as usual for the east and Jackson Hole is getting dumped on..but I'll be a tourist there soon..I wish I lived there though..

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Martin Luther King weekend is the best weekend to ski in the east. Everybody go skiing that weekend..

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

This thread is bad for stoke...boo to whoever started this..

 

[SpinmasterK]

There is good and bad news about this January's thaw! The bad news is that there is a thaw! The good news is that there is something to thaw! Here at Sugarbush - like many resorts in the Northeast - we had a fabulous start to the season with over 10 feet of really nice natural snow and the temperatures to put down a lot of man mad snow. So the past few days melted a lot and turned perfect snow into not so perfect snow (not ice). But we are still over 90% open in early January and historically that is great. After tomorrow, the temperatures will allow us to make snow, they will allow our groomers to repair the slopes and the forecast is calling for snow next week. So, the bottom line is this! The winter of 2007/2008 will continue to be one that we will look back and say, "what a great winter it was to be skiing and riding in New England." By MLK weekend, I will predict that the skiing and riding will be really nice and those that decide to venture North will have a great long weekend.

Win, I have to call you out on this one becuase your snow report for Thursday, Jan. 10 said you were 100 percent open!

 

[win]

You're correct. At thew beginning of the day we were. By day's end we were 102 of 111.

 

[ckofer]

This thread is bad for stoke...boo to whoever started this..

Always look at the bright side of life. Seriously, I hope that a lot of stuff got fixed this week so when our season returns fewer things break. There was no snow in my yard at this time last year and we still had a great season (though late)

 

[Mark_151]

As a skier, this weather sucks. As a homeowner who has to deal with all the maintenance that snowfall entails, I think it's great.

 

[skidbump]

Worked out well for me.I tweaked back last Saturday and had to take off a week to rest it.Probably have to work on mountain this weekend so by time i hit the slopes Tuesday all will be good.

 

[Marc]

Win, I have to call you out on this one becuase your snow report for Thursday, Jan. 10 said you were 100 percent open!

Ski resort fight!



The on lookers will stand close to scoop up the $1000 bills flying everywhere.

 

[Greg]

Win, I have to call you out on this one becuase your snow report for Thursday, Jan. 10 said you were 100 percent open!

Are we to expect some new Web site questioning SB's snow reporting now, a la Okemonotorius.com or whatever the hell that was...? :lol:

Sorry Tom. You left yourself wide open for that one...

 

[dangah]

So, Tuesday, I roll up to Sugarbush after reading on the Sugarbush web site that they are 111/111 and I get there only to be turned away and told that they are closed. I gotta be honest, I'm not buying what's being broadcast on their web site these days.:sad:

You're correct. At thew beginning of the day we were. By day's end we were 102 of 111.

 

[JimG.]

There is nothing good about this warm spell...it sucks and I'm glad it's almost over.

At least it had the courtesy to wait until I started my new job this past Monday to really screw the snow.

 

[X-Linked]

The one good thing about the warm spell is I got to go for a bike ride and rock climbing without the need of an ice axe. Oh, I thought we were doing that thing we do.

 

[billski]

Win, I have to call you out on this one becuase your snow report for Thursday, Jan. 10 said you were 100 percent open!

You must be an engineer

 

[billski]

So, Tuesday, I roll up to Sugarbush after reading on the Sugarbush web site that they are 111/111 and I get there only to be turned away and told that they are closed. I gotta be honest, I'm not buying what's being broadcast on their web site these days.:sad:

that's precisely why i have all resorts, NWS and state highway departments programmed into my cell phone. I call the ski phone from the car after I know the report is posted - most places it's about 7am. I know others rely on the web for most up to date info, but I never have, especially if there is a change brewing.....It also helps to inquire about tertiary issues like roads and wind holds, etc. that morning. Resorts have come a long way in the truth-in-reporting aspect. I think most have smartened up to the notion that setting expectations improperly can lead to bad vibes and a very quick broadcast to a million of your closest friends.... Not a slam dunk but it helps, besides, it keeps me entertained on the ride....