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That's the NAM run ski country wants to see! Here's to hoping...

Thnx

Any threat of a NW based deform band in this one? If not, what are the typical ingredients to make this happen?

First day out for the season at Killington yesterday. Some mood snows brought up to an inch by the end of the day. Conditions were fine all things considered but the day was all about stretching the legs. I maintain that all serious eastern skiers should have a pair of slalom sticks for these kinds of days. So much fun!

Yeah its not a heavy effort if you're in OK shape. Of course this doesn't lead to quick laps as you're then forced to take a beginner area quad over at tramside and then traverse over to stateside that way. Worth it if everything else is skied out!

To each their own but I love it as is. Just a quick couple minute skate/hike to access 90% of what you can get off of the Flyer and its top shack location below the windiest part of that ridge means its open more often on the windiest days.

I am not sure the reason why but I have heard from friends that are still local that the snowmaking pond was drained completely in the fall...can't imagine that helps the situation. Just about the only positive in this rain is that it will help in that regard!

Sounds like we need more ski resorts

Damn that's too bad. That thing was the best. What's everyone's preference these days? TWC is decent but doesn't capture local orographics as well as wunderground did.

Is Wunderground misfiring for anyone else? I seem to be able to access the base view but can't select different resolutions or other reflectivities.

5" on the Bush mid mtn cam. Over performer? Looks a bit pingy currently...

Yup

Their snowmaking capacity is absolutely insane as most on here know however, the FIS does have very specific depth regulations. I wonder with multiple rounds in Europe already being canceled if they make an exception. Either way looks like they will have the ability to start to blow overnight starting next weekend. Should be enough time to get er done but who knows.

I seem to remember that being last year. After a promising late November (seems like that's been the case ever since Killington agreed to host the WC) things really slowed down until late Feb at which point C/NVT received decent snowfall but also endured some large warm ups. I think the Mansfield stake didn't break average until like mid/late April last year haha. I believe it lagged pretty far behind for most of the year.

Totally get that and its an interesting dilemma with no 100% correct answer as to how to remedy the situation without massive capital investments between the mountain/town. Can't make everyone happy and as it stands, this is just one more thing that front line employees will have to deal with. Face the wrath of the paying customer for a year or so until this is accepted as standard practice and then everyone moves on. Quelling demand with high season pass prices was definitely an easier sell, given it directly relates to the premium product that consumers are wanting to access. Obviously that isn't an option any longer and Vail/Stowe were forced to get creative. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Perhaps a few seasons of parking pass revenue can fund this I just feel bad for the parking attendant who has to explain to the stressed out parents of a family of 4 who sat on a conga line of cars on mountain road for two hours, only to be turned away at 11AM on a busy Saturday that their $450 pass doesn't get them a spot in the lot. The @stoweparkinglot instagram account is sure to be hilarious this winter.

Stowe announced a $450 parking season pass which doesn't even guarantee a spot in the lot given it will still be first come first served.... Seems like there are definitely some infrastructure related constraints which makes the situation difficult, but I'm not sure this will be a popular solution.

Got into the ravine last weekend and did Killington this past weekend. Weather definitely cooperated! Excellent corn snow for both outings.

Truly the best out there.

Signing for GFS right now...that could put the Sherb back in play! Gotta keep an eye on next weekend for some alpine fun.

Dude enjoy! Nothing like Utah pow

You have to be really lucky or just take enough ski trips to experience 40"+ in a week out west (50" on the nose at Alta). Safe to say Utah delivered. Two days at Solitude, Snowbird and Alta each with one at Deer Valley (meh, but fun to check out) First two days at Solitude provided 12-14" of blower over a light crust, not quite enough to cover it up but 114mm underfoot and 188cm did enough to keep my 5'10 frame mostly floating above it. 3rd Day at Snowbird it began snowing again and didn't stop for the next 36 hours. The following day at Alta was the deepest of my life, the kind where you can't feel the bottom and have trouble seeing and breathing through all of the powder. Just absolute euphoria and couldn't get myself to stop for pictures while skiing haha. Next two days were bluebird and plenty of leftover powder. Our final day we spent checking out Deer Valley. Definitely a let down from a skiing perspective after the week we had, but still some fun terrain and it was funny seeing all of the little things that make it "the #1 ski resort in North America" . Gonna be tough to top this one.

I have the 2021s! Such a fun ski

Nope. And I saw the banner message but still getting 404 and 502 errors. Suppose I'll just focus on work instead...

Anyone else having issues with Pivotal this morning? Getting a bunch of 404 errors.