The "Sugarbush Thread"

[KustyTheKlown]

Great hike up Lincoln yesterday. Was interesting that they don’t mow like they do in my “home” region of Stratton/Bromely/Magic. Is this typical at most northern areas - limited terrain mowed?

But the real head scratcher was coming into base area to a 2 piece band, but only a handful of people? Then we realized why - no beer/food (we weren’t expecting a big crowd given the SipTember event at MRG). Rumbles had the gate across entrance (even though we had been told earlier it was to be open), and while you could walk into Castlerock pub, there was nobody to be found. Very curious - spectacular September Saturday, live band, no beer/food? Pretty lame.

Lawsons was a great plan B.

Also discussed the early season plans. Our conclusion (hope) was last years Gate House debacle was heavily influenced by the new and not yet finished Heavens Gate lift, and that this year there wouldn’t be that issue. Yes, if you get a good, early, multi day window at all elevations, ok to start at Gate House. But if you get the more typical November windows only at elevation, you make snow at the summit! Meantime, we need rain badly.

finally looks like a rainy week is coming

 

[doublediamond]

They did the Gatehouse open the year prior too. It's because that's where they put the Klik hydrants. Plus they want family greens for opening day. Expect the same shit product this year.

 

[Tin Woodsman]

Because we all know that the type of skiers who endeavor to get up before mid-December are the beginners/families... [/sarcasm]

What even are these guys doing? Just ridiculous decision-making at this point for the boot-lickers left running this joint.