The "Sugarbush Thread"

[Shredmonkey254]

Ya I never heard about a Skinny Pancake mountain bike complex either. Just the new way down to Butternut Hill road and the new bridge over the river to the Smoke house.

Its the old Egans Big World. If you haven’t noticed, its undergoing an awesome reno and it will be a mountain bike center. I hear outdoor gear exchange will be going in too.

 

[hovercraft]

We did not see you Hovercraft. Did you see us? Same crew as Friday.

I didn’t, I was looking for you but no hawk or tree sighting………

 

[Hawk]

I knew it was going to be a resturaunt and knew the background as Ducky explained. I did not hear that it was going to be related to mountain biking or have any trails associated with it or anything to do with OGE.

Steve

 

[Kingslug20]

This rain is not helping our cause..Steins might be the only thing left...

 

[skiur]

This rain is not helping our cause..Steins might be the only thing left...

A rainy day in the upper 30s does a lot less damage than a sunny day in the lower 60s.

 

[cdskier]

No matter what...having anything open as late as May 7th is a win. Sugarbush says May 7th will be their latest closing date ever (although I see some later May dates listed on the New England Ski History website back in the 80s...so not sure who is right).

 

[Kingslug20]

I'll be there...prolly Friday and sunday..

 

[HowieT2]

Its the old Egans Big World. If you haven’t noticed, its undergoing an awesome reno and it will be a mountain bike center. I hear outdoor gear exchange will be going in too.

mtn bike center you say, with a dispensary on premises? that sounds mighty interesting. I might have to work from there in July.

 

[machski]

No matter what...having anything open as late as May 7th is a win. Sugarbush says May 7th will be their latest closing date ever (although I see some later May dates listed on the New England Ski History website back in the 80s...so not sure who is right).

Maybe the '80's were on Ellen since Lincoln didn't have much snowmaking back then?

 

[cdskier]

Maybe the '80's were on Ellen since Lincoln didn't have much snowmaking back then?

Likely...but should still count since that was already part of Sugarbush at the time.

 

[machski]

Likely...but should still count since that was already part of Sugarbush at the time.

Agree, but would not surprise me if they don't consider it equal, especially if late back then was off the summit with up/downloads over on Ellen.

 

[SkiingInABlueDream]

What year(s) was it when they offered Cat skiing at Mt Ellen after the lifts closed for the season?

 

[djd66]

What year(s) was it when they offered Cat skiing at Mt Ellen after the lifts closed for the season?

I am guessing around 2012 when they bought the Cabin Cat? As far as I know, I think they still offer it. Its actually been one of those bucket list things I would love to try and do after an April dump.

 

[Hawk]

Looks like sun for the last 3 days this weekend. I will be up Friday for the last Horrah!

 

[Kingslug20]

Me too

 

[Hawk]

Good, my wife is back from Florida and will be with me.
Currently snowing at the mountain. Check out the snow stakes.

 

[Kingslug20]

Well..sure beats rain!

 

[cdskier]

Good, my wife is back from Florida and will be with me.
Currently snowing at the mountain. Check out the snow stakes.

Would be nice if the temps on the website were working. They've been stuck at 48/46/36 since sometime late last week if I remember right. Didn't matter as much when I was still up there as I could just look at the thermometer on my deck, but now that I'm back in NJ I can't do that lol.

 

[Kingslug20]

Weather driving me nuts..sun rain sun rain...

 

[abc]

This weekend looks like it’ll be sunny!

But what’re the trails left open?

Contemplating adding a couple days to my season. Killington vs Sugarbush...