The "Sugarbush Thread"

[fulgoreXC]

Years ago Bush wasn't that far behind because they would rent portable air compressors for Nov-Jan to up their air capacity which is what is needed early season in marginal temps. This would help run many more guns and they would move around to get stuff open then come back to build up depths.

Air is not the issue. LP is sitting on more air than can be consumed. Even if adding portables was needed, can you imagine the uproar firing up those diesels and having tanker trucks day and night bringing in fuel? Killington has quietly moved away from that very scenario. You now rarely see the infamous "K-gun" on the socials. They are now using the exact same guns as SB.

The problem is and will always be WATER. Until they have a 60Mgal pond like Stowe or 120Mgal like Kmart it's going to be water.

 

[fulgoreXC]

It might sit there until December 19th...but they're also spending the majority of the time from now until December 19th getting those trails covered so they are ready to go come December 19th. Even if they could hypothetically use ME's water at LP (which we know they can't), then that greatly jeopardizes the amount of terrain at ME that would be covered by their opening day. They use the ME system pretty much to full capacity during this pre-season time and often still have trails not yet covered when the mountain opens. Everyone would be pissed if they did that as well and then the comments would be "They had plenty of time, how can they not have all these trails ready yet?"

Don't forget the contractual obligations to GMVS. North is being skied before opening day. If base temps are not suitable, then it's up high lapping Elbow. and yes that also means downloading GMX.

 

[1dog]

Years ago Bush wasn't that far behind because they would rent portable air compressors for Nov-Jan to up their air capacity which is what is needed early season in marginal temps. This would help run many more guns and they would move around to get stuff open then come back to build up depths.

I recall those generators- haven't done that in years-either lack water resources or too high GMP prices, or both.

Spoiled bunch, we are.

 

[Plowboy]

At about 12:30 HG cam showed lift running, 2 patrollers skiing Ripcord and 2 patrollers headed down Paradise, 1 skier and 1 rider(w/boo in hand). Also tracks going down Downspout from the Bravo lift.

 

[Brendide]

At about 12:30 HG cam showed lift running, 2 patrollers skiing Ripcord and 2 patrollers headed down Paradise, 1 skier and 1 rider(w/boo in hand). Also tracks going down Downspout from the Bravo lift.

Looks like good turns!