VAIL SUCKS

[cdskier]

Where was the overflow lot supposed to go? The article doesn't state it

https://www.townofstowevt.org/vertical/sites/%7B97FA91EA-60A3-4AC6-8466-F386C5AE9012%7D/uploads/Project_6188_with_cover_sheet-_5400_Mountain_Road-_Parking_Area.pdf

5400 Mountain Road

 

[Kingslug20]

The character...of the area...hmmm
I guess a 4 mile conga line...adds to the character...of the area...

 

[Smellytele]

Reminds me why I don't ski before New Year except on rare occasion of epic early season snow years.

Matters where you ski not just when. Mt Blow being south compared to northern areas makes a big difference.
How much snow did they get?
Cannon was good yesterday. Saw killington/ pico got 11”.

 

[ThatGuy]

Matters where you ski not just when. Mt Blow being south compared to northern areas makes a big difference.
How much snow did they get?
Cannon was good yesterday. Saw killington/ pico got 11”.

4” if we’re being generous

 

[slatham]

No surprise at all. Welcome to Vermont.

No, the parking lot denial makes perfect sense. Did they need this a few years ago, before Epic? This is the town saying “F’u Vail sell all the passes you want but THERE WILL BE A LIMIT TO HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN SHOW UP AT STOWE.”

And by the way, they added parking a few years ago. Enough.

There are already too many skiers on peak days as it is.

Good for them.

 

[abc]

4” if we’re being generous

Really? K's web site said 11" since Saturday.

 

[skiur]

Really? K's web site said 11" since Saturday.

I was at K, they definitely got around a foot. My house at 1400 ft got about 8". I think his 4" remark was about Mt snow.

 

[drjeff]

Really? K's web site said 11" since Saturday.

Stopped snowing a little before 6PM on Saturday night, and then just light mist/drizzle/sleet and eventually back over to snow for just some very light end of storm accumulation. 3-4" of snow fell with a crust from the misting on top.

Not a big storm at Mount Snow by any means. The crust will keep it there if the wind picks up. Basically put down a little base snow

 

[Kingslug20]

Just show up at Stowe an hour before they open..park in the mayors spot...be happy.

 

[Smellytele]

Stopped snowing a little before 6PM on Saturday night, and then just light mist/drizzle/sleet and eventually back over to snow for just some very light end of storm accumulation. 3-4" of snow fell with a crust from the misting on top.

Not a big storm at Mount Snow by any means. The crust will keep it there if the wind picks up. Basically put down a little base snow

Mr sunshine!

 

[KustyTheKlown]

Really? K's web site said 11" since Saturday.

killington got a solid 6" before close (i drove in it and it fucking sucked). then they ran a groom over most terrain, and got another 4-5". the snow was pretty wet and heavy so it compacted and didn't ski deep, but they absolutely got 10+ and i am very glad i skied K instead of stratton on sunday. the first runs of the day down skyelark and superstar were 4-5" before you hit the groom

 

[JimG.]

Skip weekends. Use them to do chores and run errands.

This is what I do

 

[Kingslug20]

Good plan...

 

[deadheadskier]

Really? K's web site said 11" since Saturday.

He was answering for Mt Snow

 

[asnowmobiler]

Park City Ski Patrollers Reject Vail Resort's 3rd Attempt To Keep Their Wages The Same

The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) has denied employer Vail Resort's offer of $15/hr as a starting wage for the third time. The

unofficialnetworks.com

 

[thetrailboss]

Too funny.

Mt. Baker Throws Shade At Mega-Passes With Lift Ticket Message

I love ski resorts that still print out lift tickets. The whole RFID gate system is too high-tech for me, and there's something so nostalgic about

unofficialnetworks.com

 

[ericfromMA/NH/VT]

anyone been to Mt snow or Okemo yet? How is it out there? I'm trying to decide if the drive is worth it for what they have open. Sunapee opened today and is 50 minutes from my house but 1 run open basically. Mt snow or Okemo have a few more trial but are 2 hrs and 2.5 hrs away from my house.

heading somewhere tomorrow. at least I'll be skiing!

thanks!

so, i ended up going to Mt snow. Conditions weren't bad. crowded as you'd expect, lift lines were fine, didnt wait more than 5 minutes if you stayed away from the 6 pack.

BUT.......

I parked in D lot as we got there at 9, and b/c i didn't want to park in a pay lot, ESPECIALLY when vail has made it clear that there are shuttles to/from the unpaid lots.

guess what? weekend day, lots packed, NO FUCKING SHUTTLES TO THE UNPAID LOTS. yep, that's right, NO FUCKING SHUTTLES.

Now, I can walk. But my kids had a very hard time carrying their gear and making that walk, and in boots carrying skis it was no fun for me either. The walk form D lot sucks.

If you are going to charge for parking, and you say shuttles will be running, THEY BETTER BE FUCKING RUNNING, ESPECIALLY ON THE WEEKENDS.

Maybe I read things wrong. that's possible. either way, I stand by my statement above.

vail sucks!

 

[ericfromMA/NH/VT]

Did not ski loon for about a decade but enjoyed it last spring and this year. It is very good for what it is: high speed midweek cruising when you don't have a full day and we haven't gotten natural.

There may be point later in the season if the weather goes to shit I grab a couple nh days at cannon but good with ragged/boyne combo thus far.

Ski on high speed runs on walking boss this AM were best of the year. Damn near whiteout between the gun show and natural:
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how's ragged doing? Thats was my home mountain the last 5 years... great place, we just needed more options.

 

[Smellytele]

how's ragged doing? Thats was my home mountain the last 5 years... great place, we just needed more options.

So now you have paid parking, ski areas with less trails open and more crowded trails and lift lines. Choose your option

 

[thebigo]

how's ragged doing? Thats was my home mountain the last 5 years... great place, we just needed more options.

See the ragged thread but I cannot say enough good things. Absolute gun show today, surface is always in good shape, no BS covid restrictions, easy parking, staff is abundant, friendly and engaging.

Ragged feels like the only place in the world without a labor shortage and today I saw one of the reasons why. Sat down in the bar with my four year old for lunch, bar was full with only the barkeep working. She is excellent but there is a limit to what one person can do, the gm was also eating lunch, he saw the issue and immediately jumped up and pitched in to help out. The one time he stopped was to meet an employees kids.

Today was the first time my youngest skiied from the top of six, would post the video to give an idea of the surface but the file is too large.