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pretty sure 2/48 was due to wind holds. Back up to 7/48 this AM which is... not great... but better than 2 
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VAIL SUCKS
- Thread starter thebigo
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What are we thinking? Polecat by MLK? Lower Lynx for Presidents day?
Breaks my heart reading that Vail still DGAF about such amazing terrain.
Breaks my heart reading that Vail still DGAF about such amazing terrain.
catskillman
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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.
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
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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
Shit breaks and you have to fix it sometimes in precarious places
catskillman
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this happens several times each week for years - on the same tower...
BenedictGomez
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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
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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.
Sensor, brittle bar issue. Saw a guy climb up there with a 3" crowbar a couple of seasons ago in crazy wind.
crystalmountainskier
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Did Snowcat miss all of last season also?
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KustyTheKlown
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Telluride Christmas patrol strike! LOL!
Sweet $300 holiday lift tickets, no snow, and a full resort closure.
Sweet $300 holiday lift tickets, no snow, and a full resort closure.
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Telluride isnāt Vail
