The Unofficial Whiteface Thread

[highpeaksdrifter]

What are the condition requirements to open them? Do they check for avy danger? Any thoughts about them this year?

An act of god is required it seems. That and no one being there. Here's a good slide never open story...One year on the Saturday before Easter HPD and myself ski WF. Bluebird day, tons of snow in the woods, no winds, perfect temps and slides closed. The next day (EASTER) same exact conditions and slides are open. Of course we're at home with the family. That was a giant kick in the balls. The snow gods made right by HPD and I by opening up the east wall at A-basin on our last day skiing out west last year but we have never been into the slides to date.

As far as this year goes, I doubt they'll be open during a time when you're likely to be there skiing.

If I'm reading this right you're saying you'd rather have been skiing the Slides on Easter then having dinner with your family. That's it, you're out of the will.

If you think about it the East Wall was a much tougher catch. We're only there one day out of the season and it just happens to be the day they open it. This March we'll be skiing those Slides alot. Just a feeling.

 

[Skier 4 Life]

What are the condition requirements to open them? Do they check for avy danger? Any thoughts about them this year?

An act of god is required it seems. That and no one being there. Here's a good slide never open story...One year on the Saturday before Easter HPD and myself ski WF. Bluebird day, tons of snow in the woods, no winds, perfect temps and slides closed. The next day (EASTER) same exact conditions and slides are open. Of course we're at home with the family. That was a giant kick in the balls. The snow gods made right by HPD and I by opening up the east wall at A-basin on our last day skiing out west last year but we have never been into the slides to date.

As far as this year goes, I doubt they'll be open during a time when you're likely to be there skiing.

I remember that Easter Sunday well... 1st time ever in the slides and it was fabulous! 8) I'm just sorry that HPD and SOD weren't able to be there to enjoy it with me.

I wouldn't be surprised if you two get the chance to go in this year... your due to have your fill. :wink:

 

[ski_adk]

12/14/05 TR

Today was an awesome day at the Face. Snow was great everywhere just about...with only a couple rare scratchy patches. Parons was in awesome shape with soft-blown powder snow whales to play on. Excelsior provided classic bombing and everything was just sweet. Mountain run provided an excellent carving surface. The only better thing I can think of would be a powder day. It's empty weekdays like today at the Face that remind me as to why I love this mountain.

 

[Skier 4 Life]

Re: 12/14/05 TR

Today was an awesome day at the Face. Snow was great everywhere just about...with only a couple rare scratchy patches. Parons was in awesome shape with soft-blown powder snow whales to play on. Excelsior provided classic bombing and everything was just sweet. Mountain run provided an excellent carving surface. The only better thing I can think of would be a powder day. It's empty weekdays like today at the Face that remind me as to why I love this mountain.

Your wish may be granted... We just might be in for a powder day on Saturday... check out the following from the Natl. Weather Service released today...

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

GREATER THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE. PRECIPITATION WILL LIKELY END AS A PERIOD OF SNOW SHOWERS LATE FRIDAY EVENING INTO FRIDAY NIGHT.

Ya...Hoo!!!

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Re: 12/14/05 TR

Today was an awesome day at the Face. Snow was great everywhere just about...with only a couple rare scratchy patches. Parons was in awesome shape with soft-blown powder snow whales to play on. Excelsior provided classic bombing and everything was just sweet. Mountain run provided an excellent carving surface. The only better thing I can think of would be a powder day. It's empty weekdays like today at the Face that remind me as to why I love this mountain.

Great report and I like your way of thinking. I was there yesterday, same type of day except Paron's wasn't open :-?

Here's some pix:

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Lifer, this is going to be the Start House of Doom for you this season. Be ready to take your wopin on Sat.

 

[Skier 4 Life]

Didn't you hear I'm off 'injured reserve' this year? 8) I don't need your handicap points or your skis to beat you. :wink: See you on Saturday!

 

[freeheelwilly]

"Start House of Doom". Hahahah! Good pics HPD.

Local weather guy just said Northern Dacks could see a foot or more from this storm!

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

For all you WF Jibbers:

TERRAIN PARK INFO
Lower Valley: Box & 3 Rails & 1 jump.
Brookside: 35' Table, 40' Hip, 20' Table & 40' stepdown

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Local weather guy just said Northern Dacks could see a foot or more from this storm!

Nice, I hope the local guy is right.

 

[Skier 4 Life]

Local weather guy just said Northern Dacks could see a foot or more from this storm!

Nice, I hope the local guy is right.

Have faith HPD. We are definitely due to get a good dump! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! :wink:

 

[Son of Drifter]

Weekend Events at the Face 12/17 -- 12/18/05

"The events start with the first Rail Jam of the season, presented by Rossignol, on Saturday, December 17 at 11 am. This event is open to skiers and riders of all ages and abilities and will take place on Brookside. Competitors may sign up at the Guest Services desk between 8 am until 10:30 am. Entry is $10 per competitor.

Kick back and listen to the Josh Cramoy Band Saturday afternoon as part of the Cloudspin Live Music Series, presented by Budweiser. The Josh Cramoy Band will jam in the Cloudspin Lounge for the après ski party from 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm. The Cloudspin Live Music series, presented by Budweiser, features live music, drink specials, dancing and more throughout the winter. All concerts are free.

The High Peaks Cyclery Telemark Demo Day is Sunday, December 18 from 9 am to 4 pm. Representatives from Atomic, K2, G-3, Black Diamond, Crispi, Dynafit, Alpina, Karhu, Garmont, Silveretta, Voile, and Scarpa will be on hand with the newest telemark equipment. There are also free one-hour ski clinics to try the equipment. Novice is at 9:30 am, intermediate at 1 pm and advanced at 2 pm. Pre-registration is required for clinics. Call High Peaks Cyclery at 523-3764 for more information.

This weekend also celebrates the official unveiling of the new mural in the Cloudspin Lounge by Schuylerville artist Brian Petrowski. The mural is 15 feet by 40 feet and features skiers, boarders and everything Whiteface is. Petrowski combined his deeply-rooted passion for skiing with his passion for painting to create the unique mural. Centerplate, ORDA's concessionaire, commissioned the mural to create this new look in the Cloudspin Lounge." (from a newsletter)

And let's all hope for that foot of powder. PRAY FOR SNOW. :beer:

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Latest storm update:

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. THIS WARNING IS FOR THE ENTIRE SAINT LAWRENCE VALLEY AND ADIRONDACKS OF NORTHERN NEW YORK.

SNOW WILL BEGIN ACROSS THE AREA EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AND BRIEFLY MIX WITH SLEET DURING THE MORNING....TAPERING OFF TO SNOW SHOWERS FRIDAY NIGHT. THE HEAVIEST SNOW WILL LIKELY OCCUR DURING THE MORNING INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS. BY LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...A TOTAL OF 6 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED.

You can forget any sleet at the mountain, that could push the snow total up even more. :beer:

 

[freeheelwilly]

The latest forecast from NWS Burlington Office:

AND 850 MB CONVERGENCE FOCUSED
OVER THE ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY/NRN ADIRONDACKS...HAVE PUT GREATEST
TOTALS THERE...6-12 INCHES. OROGRAPHIC INFLUENCES SHOULD RESULT IN
WIDELY VARYING SNOW TOTALS...WITH ERN AND SERN FACING SLOPES GETTING
THE GREATEST ACCUMULATIONS IN THE ADIRONDACKS. WRAP AROUND
PRECIPITATION MAY RESULT IN LONGER SNOW DURATION IN NRN NY AS
WELL...CONTRIBUTING TO HIGHER SNOWFALL TOTALS.

This is lookin' good. Whiteface is lookin' to get hammered. I predict lower spin will open this weekend. Any other guesses?

I'm also going to say that WF will have 15" fresh by Saturday night. :beer: How do you like me now!?

 

[Skier 4 Life]

The latest forecast from NWS Burlington Office:

AND 850 MB CONVERGENCE FOCUSED
OVER THE ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY/NRN ADIRONDACKS...HAVE PUT GREATEST
TOTALS THERE...6-12 INCHES. OROGRAPHIC INFLUENCES SHOULD RESULT IN
WIDELY VARYING SNOW TOTALS...WITH ERN AND SERN FACING SLOPES GETTING
THE GREATEST ACCUMULATIONS IN THE ADIRONDACKS. WRAP AROUND
PRECIPITATION MAY RESULT IN LONGER SNOW DURATION IN NRN NY AS
WELL...CONTRIBUTING TO HIGHER SNOWFALL TOTALS.

This is lookin' good. Whiteface is lookin' to get hammered. I predict lower spin will open this weekend. Any other guesses?

I'm also going to say that WF will have 15" fresh by Saturday night. :beer: How do you like me now!?

Hey FHW... I'll tell you on Saturday, but I think you may be right... let's hope for lots 'o powder! :lol:

 

[AdironRider]

Sat is going to be an incredible day! Cannot wait as its going to be my last day on the face till the middle of January when I get back to school.

 

[redalienx11]

Man the weather looks great for the next few days...

Have fun!!! I'll be up there after Christmas.

 

[Tin Woodsman]

You can forget any sleet at the mountain, that could push the snow total up even more. :beer:

While WF will probably do best out of this storm (for a change :lol: :lol: ), it wouldn't be accurate to assume that its mountain location precludes or dminishes the possibility for sleet. Sleet is the result of warm air intruding in the mid level of the atmosphere, usually around 5000-6000 feet. You could easily see a situaiton tomorrow where the base is colder than the summit by a good 10-15 degrees. If this storm were a little further west, you'd see sleet and freezing rain at WF for sure. In fact, you'd be more likely to see freezing rain on the mountain b/c the precipitation falling through the warmth and then the cold air below wouldn't have enough time to refreeze as sleet before hitting the ground.

Regardless, don't wanna be a killjoy here - go out and get some tomorrow!

 

[Rick Kane]

im done finals and headed up tomorrow night, any tips on a moatel just outside of town?

 

[Skier 4 Life]

im done finals and headed up tomorrow night, any tips on a moatel just outside of town?

Coming from a local, give either the Ledgerock Motel in Wilmington (946-2379) or the Cobble Mountain Lodge in Lake Placid (523-2040) a call. If you're just looking for a place to eat/drink/sleep, call Steinhoff's in Wilmington (946-2220). All of them are fairly resonably priced and close to the mountain... Cobble Mt. is furthest (~10 miles) away. Have a safe trip! 8)