VAIL SUCKS

[pinion]

pretty sure 2/48 was due to wind holds. Back up to 7/48 this AM which is... not great... but better than 2 ‍

 

[deadheadskier]

What are we thinking? Polecat by MLK? Lower Lynx for Presidents day?

Breaks my heart reading that Vail still DGAF about such amazing terrain.

 

[catskillman]

While I agree with the cat situation - Hunter has been open earlier than usual, and with a lot more terrain than in the past years....

However, While there is a ton of snow on the westside and has been there for at least a week - it has not opened because the 2 winch cats broke down and are stranded there. Last year a cat was broke down on dropoff with some sort of leak, and large bolts were found on trails.

Additionally, the 6 pack, the flyer to the top broke down 3 times today. Yesterday I was on it for 45 minutes. For the last 5 years there has been an issue on tower 13. Still is !! Everyday it is down for a while especially in the cold and wind. they will not fix the issue - total disregard for the customers, and endangering the lift mechanics - see photo below , and ski patrol!! Photo from yesterday's tower 13 ordeal.

 

[jimmywilson69]

How do you think they work on sheeves? While dangerous, the worker is wearing a harness and appears to be proeprly tied off.

Shit breaks and you have to fix it sometimes in precarious places

 

[catskillman]

this happens several times each week for years - on the same tower...

 

[BenedictGomez]

this happens several times each week for years - on the same tower...

You're telling me multiple times per week all season long, for years, they're working on sheaves on the same tower?

Skeptical cat is very skeptical.

 

[catskillman]

Yes. Always on Tower 13.

Sensor, brittle bar issue. Saw a guy climb up there with a 3" crowbar a couple of seasons ago in crazy wind.

 

[snoseek]

Sounds like snowcat lift didnt pass load testing.

 

[crystalmountainskier]

Sounds like snowcat lift didnt pass load testing.

Did Snowcat miss all of last season also?