Wildcat Mountain 2016-2017 season thread

[Edd]

Crotched closed today as well so I checked Attitash. I found this afternoon update:

"Afternoon Update @ 12:00 Noon: - Patrol has been assessing conditions all morning and we've had a few trail closures along the way. Most closures are due to today's weather conditions, un-groomed runs like Idiot's and Tim's were getting a bit burly. However, a few trail closures are likely for the season, Wilfred's, Middle Ptarmigan's, Lift Line and Quiver ... they were great while we had them. Check the snow report tomorrow for updated trail openings especially after our snowmaking team cranks up the guns tonight on both peaks. We are expecting great snowmaking temps for the next few days and the crew plans to take full advantage of them to refresh some trails."

A bit surprising to see them say goodbye to trails for the season on Mar. 2nd.

 

[dlague]

Crotched closed today as well so I checked Attitash. I found this afternoon update:

"Afternoon Update @ 12:00 Noon: - Patrol has been assessing conditions all morning and we've had a few trail closures along the way. Most closures are due to today's weather conditions, un-groomed runs like Idiot's and Tim's were getting a bit burly. However, a few trail closures are likely for the season, Wilfred's, Middle Ptarmigan's, Lift Line and Quiver ... they were great while we had them. Check the snow report tomorrow for updated trail openings especially after our snowmaking team cranks up the guns tonight on both peaks. We are expecting great snowmaking temps for the next few days and the crew plans to take full advantage of them to refresh some trails."

A bit surprising to see them say goodbye to trails for the season on Mar. 2nd.

While they are saying good bye to trails other places are too but are just not publicizing.

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[podunk77]

A bit surprising to see them say goodbye to trails for the season on Mar. 2nd.

I think the trails they're identifying as being done for the year have no snowmaking on them, so unless they get a repeat of the types of storms that opened those trails to begin with -- 3.5 feet of snow in 7 days -- they're probably done for the year. On a positive note, I'm pretty sure none of those trails was open for even a minute all of last year, so at least some people got to enjoy them for a few days this year.

 

[Jully]

I think the trails they're identifying as being done for the year have no snowmaking on them, so unless they get a repeat of the types of storms that opened those trails to begin with -- 3.5 feet of snow in 7 days -- they're probably done for the year. On a positive note, I'm pretty sure none of those trails was open for even a minute all of last year, so at least some people got to enjoy them for a few days this year.

Middle Ptarmigan was not open at all last year that I ever saw. I missed it again this year too which is sad. I also missed Wilfred's and Quiver too.

 

[deadheadskier]

Sneaky good day at Wildcat today. 2-3" this morning that's blown deeper on the sides. Frozen base underneath, but really solid conditions if you pick your spots right. Had they gotten a few more inches the trees would all pretty much be good to go. I still gave it a shot as I haven't been here in a few weeks and wanted to check the base depth.

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[Smellytele]

Will be there Sunday...

 

[Edd]

Yikes, their trail count is half of what it was two weeks ago. I'm having serious motivation problems with getting back out on the hill. I haven't been since skiing thigh deep at the Loaf two weeks ago. Hoping to snap out of it next Wed/Thurs.

 

[deadheadskier]

Yikes, their trail count is half of what it was two weeks ago. I'm having serious motivation problems with getting back out on the hill. I haven't been since skiing thigh deep at the Loaf two weeks ago. Hoping to snap out of it next Wed/Thurs.

It's only because natural trails are frozen coral reef. The trail count would be up over 40 if things were soft enough. Only a handful of trails are truly toast from the blow torch. Tomcat Schuss, Hairball, some of the Quad lift line.

 

[prsboogie]

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017

WILDCAT WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017. The weather forecast for our area calls for high temperatures at the summit of below zero and wind chills in the -30 region. That's COLD. While we know that our passholders, guests and staff at Wildcat are some of the heartiest in New England this simply is too risky for you our guests and our staff.

All tickets are (as always) valid at our sister resort Attitash Mountain Resort just 20 minutes down the road and where the cold and winds will not be nearly as high as they would be in the Notch.

The Ability Plus SpringFest Ski-A-Thon will take place at Attitash Base Lodge and (as of 7pm Friday March 10) the White Mountain Backcountry Ski Festival events plan to be held according to plan.

We are sorry for the inconvenience but this is in the best interest for all parties!

Meow


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[deadheadskier]

I don't fault them for this decision as it will be nasty up there tomorrow. I'm guessing they'd probably open if they didn't have Attitash down the street to send people to where it will be a little less nasty.

 

[snoseek]

Lets face it, tomorrow would be very uncomfortable up there. I don't care what your layering setup is that's a special kind of cold. That's kinda a tough hit for the cat having to shut it on a Saturday. Back in the 70s when I was super little the Bobcat chair was a tbar. I like tbars, they serve a purpose and they do it cheap....I wish that was still a tbar. I miss the Saddleback tbar and the upper Cannon t's as well.



Edit. My dad and his friends could roll and smoke a joint on the tbar. Impressive to watch.

 

[2Planker]

CLOSED today w/ -30 Wind Chill.

 

[eatskisleep]

Lets face it, tomorrow would be very uncomfortable up there. I don't care what your layering setup is that's a special kind of cold. That's kinda a tough hit for the cat having to shut it on a Saturday. Back in the 70s when I was super little the Bobcat chair was a tbar. I like tbars, they serve a purpose and they do it cheap....I wish that was still a tbar. I miss the Saddleback tbar and the upper Cannon t's as well.



Edit. My dad and his friends could roll and smoke a joint on the tbar. Impressive to watch.

thats a a good point. A place like Wildcat could REALLY benefit from a surface lift that would access as much very as the Bobcat lift. On windy days they could stay open, would probably pay for itself after a few seasons.

 

[deadheadskier]

Will be there Sunday...

Was planning on meeting Frapcrap there tomorrow, but with today's crushing winds I have a feeling the place is going to be blasted down to boilerplate.

Going to head to Crotched instead. With them making snow last night I anticipate better conditions even though what's open there will be fairly boring terrain.

Hope I'm wrong about Cat and you find something decent to ski.

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[HD333]

Anybody have any guesses as to how busy Wildcat will be Friday. It $17.


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[deadheadskier]

I wouldn't worry about it being all that busy even if this storm delivers. Certainly won't be like what areas off 93 are like with St. Patty's specials

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[Edd]

When Wildcat does that throwback pricing day, the lots fill and people are parking on Rt 16.

 

[2Planker]

CLOSED Again.... Wow, Can't recall a 2 Day closure in years....

 

[Smellytele]

Anybody have any guesses as to how busy Wildcat will be Friday. It $17.


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Hopefully opened!

 

[SIKSKIER]

Wildcat is way too easy to close the mt for temps/wind.They do this all the time while no other area closes.I think its a lame excuse and they think its ok cuz they just send you down to Attitash.