Who Skis Weekdays

[sledhaulingmedic]

I only ski weekdays. I have plenty of days off in my regular schedule, it's just that they change every week.

For four years it was Monday Tuesday, sometimes other days at Magic. I started to free ski at other places the last two season, and now I'll need to reign things in a little bit.

Right now, I'm looking at a couple of new patrol options and it looks like most of the time, I'll be back to the majority of my ski days hauling sleds.

Midweeks aren't more crowded, there's just a higher percentage of skiers/riders who a very pasionate abou the sport. Remember, the members here (and other forums, for that matter) tend not to be representative of the general skiing public. (Minor understatement ;-) )

I'm so spoiled to weekdays, I often stay clear of busier backcountry areas on weekends.

 

[2knees]

primarily weekdays. its just more enjoyable.

 

[Kerovick]

Most of my skiing is done on weekday night at my local hill. When on a ski-trip I try to avoid weekend if I can.

 

[roark]

March?!?! Cool... I'm down.. Tux in March is great..

Gotta get you trained up on avi skills...

You should stay at the shelters in April... Hike to the ravine at night on a fullmoon... It's sublime...

I'm down. Def want to get a multi day trip in this year.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Just weekdays for me. Don't want to deal with massive crowds on weekends or holidays.

 

[Rushski]

Skiing weekdays is whta truly got me back into skiing a few years ago. After a long absence on the slopes I decided to ski w/a few guys from work on a weekday and WOW - what a difference.

-Virtually no lift lines (ski on usually)
-Much more breathing room on trails (less chance of collision)
-Conditions hold up much better (good morning = at least pretty good late afternoon)
-Room to sit at lodge/bar (who wants SRO at lunch or apres'?)

 

[skibum9995]

The majority of my days are midweek. I prefer the less crowded slopes and the nonexistent lift lines.

 

[andyzee]

Scheduled to start my 3 day/ 4day work weeks the week of 9/17, just in time for the weekday skiing

 

[mattchuck2]

I usually only ski midweek on Powder days or special occasions . . .

But, to play devil's advocate, there are some things better about weekends. More hot women, more people in the bar afterwords, live music, and more trails/lifts open (at least at my home mountain).

 

[Jonni]

I usually ski midweek since I'm working at Mt. Sunapee on the weekends (running a lift). The places I frequent can vary as I have been trying to hit new places all the time, but I have a Burke Pass as well as a Sunapee, Cannon, Gunstock pass (despite having a Sunapee/Okemo employee pass) so I will probably head for some of those if time permits. I'm debating on a Ragged pass as after 4 times it basically pays for itself, but I'm not sure.

 

[kingslug]

Scheduled to start my 3 day/ 4day work weeks the week of 9/17, just in time for the weekday skiing

So will you be hitting Hunter?

 

[andyzee]

So will you be hitting Hunter?

Well, if I'm off during the week, it's always possible. Killington will still be my primary since I got the season pass for one more year. But Hunter, or Plattekill on a Powder day by be a nice stop on my way home from Killington or on my way up there.

 

[kcyanks1]

Weekends. Weekdays aren't good with work unless I'm planning a vacation.

 

[bigbog]

....weekday skier

I think anyone who is truely interested in their skiing(skill-level) and/or who simply enjoys the time on a hill/mountain for more than the social aspect......tries to "as much as possible". ....Whether it's possible is another matter.
I hope you don't mind someone saying that to some...this is a very strange topic..., behavior-wise....y/n?
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[tirolerpeter]

Weekend or Weekday?

Hi Andy! Just saw this thread. Since I now live about 20 minutes from Alta and Snowbird and I just bought my "Alta-Bird" season pass. I will be skiing weekdays except for those times when a visitor from the east (or farther west, since one of my sons now lives in San Diego) is in town for some slope time.

 

[andyzee]

Hi Andy! Just saw this thread. Since I now live about 20 minutes from Alta and Snowbird and I just bought my "Alta-Bird" season pass. I will be skiing weekdays except for those times when a visitor from the east (or farther west, since one of my sons now lives in San Diego) is in town for some slope time.

:smash:


:lol:

 

[andyzee]

Well, with my wife being injured, I handed our season passes back to Killington and am now looking more at day trips. For me the Catskills appear to be the best bet. The Big Card at Hunter is looking like the best deal. For now, my days off are Sunday to Tuesday and have some vacation time, so can do other days as well. If anyone is skiing up there during the week, let me know. The only things that may hold me back are days that she has PT and leaving her at home, hate to do it.

 

[56fish]

7 Springs W Pa - Tues &/or Wed;

Jay - March.

:beer:

 

[tcharron]

Crotched, about 2 or 3 nights per week after work.

Daily nightskiing kicks arse. :-D

 

[tcharron]

Midweek night ops mostly at Crotched Mountain and Pats Peak when not on vacation. I use most of my 6 weeks vacation during the winter and I travel around some.

*6* weeks vacation? How long you been there, 100 years? :-D