powderfreak Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Bro-vember rocks on: (Photos courtesy of Peter Wadsworth) Chin Clip at Stowe? Looks like the Clipper. Awesome shots. What a freakin' November. I just looked over the records and at 45" on the upper mountain that's the snowiest November since Nov 2008 when 49" fell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Still can't get over how good the skiing has been. True mid-winter stuff and by far the most terrain I've ever seen the mountain have open on the Thanksgiving weekend. A pretty special month with lots of pow...and we never really got a true synoptic snowstorm if you really think about it. Almost all of it was orographically induced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 First runs of the season tonight. The whole family has season passes now 6 yo daughter picked up where she left off in spring. The beginner slopes were a bit skied off and it seemed some of the lights were off. Lots of snow making on the other side with big whales that were fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Very nice Dave! I'm probably a few weeks away from my first turns. From what I've heard today, there's was a fire at the beast in Charlemont today, will post more as I hear details..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Very nice Dave! I'm probably a few weeks away from my first turns. From what I've heard today, there's was a fire at the beast in Charlemont today, will post more as I hear details.....Oh jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm not a skier so I don't normally open this thread, but I do have to say there's some beautiful pics here Maybe I'll hike the Wildcat Ridge and post some pics from the top looking into Tuckerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm not a skier so I don't normally open this thread, but I do have to say there's some beautiful pics here Maybe I'll hike the Wildcat Ridge and post some pics from the top looking into Tuckerman Make us drool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarloaf1989 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I skied at Wachusett yesterday with my son for our first day of the 2013-2014 ski season. Conditions overall where fair to good considering the meltdown and re-freeze from last wednesday-thursday. We did the afternoon ticket, skiing from 12:00pm - 3:15pm and I was suprised by the lack of crowds as all lifts where ski on throughout the afternoon. Snowmaking was on all afternoon on Ralph's run and Chanllenger, despite the temperature being right around 32F. Intensive snowmaking was also ongoing to get Look Mom up and running until around 1:30pm and that trail will probably open soon. Challenger: Snowmaking on Look Mom: I did a one a done run down Connifer Connection which was hardpacked and icy in alot of areas and not fun to ski IMO. The Monadnock chair had the best ski conditions on Sundowner with some small snowmaking whales still left to ski over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. OF PIKE Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Nice pics of Wa Wa Just leaving randolph vt (college) now and as i look in the distance (SW/SSW) i see Killington (bout 40 miles) and i can see the snow covered trails, visibility is surprisingly clear and usually is (maybe some one can check mileage) bc im impress'd i can always make out some trails from this far away when im up here. I thought sugar bush was equi-distance but havent had much luck seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Shameless plug...only because Stowe never used to be able to compete in the snowmaking race with Killington and Sunday River, but in the past 2 seasons it seems like the 7 million dollar upgrades to snowmaking are paying off (think twice as many guns can be making snow as they could in 2010-2011 winter). If they can combine Mansfield's natural snow with one of the better snowmaking operations, the result could be pretty cool. Resort...Trails...Miles Open Stowe...48...18 Okemo...44...17 Killington...39...17 Sunday River...29...11 Mount Snow...16...11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. OF PIKE Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 What does it look like for opening day at attitash tmrw? Conditions wise (anyone in the know)? I mean they must be making a ton of snow although they seem cheap to me, waiting so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 These are shots from yesterday, but although it rained, in typical Green Mountain Spine fashion the rain ended and cold air advection on NW winds squeezed out some fresh snow on the backside to keep conditions decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolMike Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I had a great day snowboarding today at Crotched Mountain. The trails that were open were well covered and well groomed. All of the trails were covered in a nice 3" helping of that crunchy popcorn stuff you get sometimes around this time of year. The popcorn-snow made the trails fast and playful. The visibility in the afternoon was unreal. I didn't get a good photo but around 3pm the sun started hitting the rolling hills of NH just right, giving each hilltop a sharp outline all the way to the horizon. The mountain reported 2" of snow from the friday night system. The only open trails of course are snowmaking trails. There was lots of grass visible on the closed trails. I imagine they will be greatly expanding the terrain in over the course of the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I had a great day snowboarding today at Crotched Mountain. The trails that were open were well covered and well groomed. All of the trails were covered in a nice 3" helping of that crunchy popcorn stuff you get sometimes around this time of year. The popcorn-snow made the trails fast and playful. The visibility in the afternoon was unreal. I didn't get a good photo but around 3pm the sun started hitting the rolling hills of NH just right, giving each hilltop a sharp outline all the way to the horizon. The mountain reported 2" of snow from the friday night system. The only open trails of course are snowmaking trails. There was lots of grass visible on the closed trails. I imagine they will be greatly expanding the terrain in over the course of the next week. Nice. I like that place, not a bad little hill. Also like the fact that they are the only resort in a good snow spot... Monadnocks... and in that respect they have the potential to jackpot in a given storm which makes them a legit option at times. Berkshire East opens Saturday. Looking forward to a good season hopefully. They've improved their snowmaking a lot the past 2 years so they'll be able to take advantage of the incoming cold weather. Should make for a solid opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Beast getting close... another inch plus today with some great snowmaking weather incoming. Should be a great opening day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Which trail is that middle pic? I was talking up the Beast to some locals tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Which trail is that middle pic? I was talking up the Beast to some locals tonight Big Chief -edit Actually that's standing at the top of Big Chief, looking up to Mohawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolMike Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I've never been to berkshire east but those pictures look sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Sunday is looking to be a light pow day. Going to hit either WV, Loon or Cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 hey, this looks cool...found it forums.alpinezone.com AlpineZone Summit 5.0 Returns to Sugarloaf Mountain February 7 – 9th, 2014 This year’s Summit will begin on Friday night with a welcome party, hosted by AlpineZone administrators in the penthouse suite of the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. The party will feature free drinks, a hot tub, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by Sugarloaf. Saturday will be spent skiing and riding on Sugarloaf’s legendary terrain, before an end of the day AlpineZone Apres Party in the Widowmaker Loft, where members will enjoy complimentary appetizers and sign up for first-tracks on Sunday morning. The Apres Party will also feature the annual AlpineZone Awards, recognizing many of the forum’s most active members. For complete details regarding registration, member package deals, and event itineraries, please visit http://forums.alpinezone.com/showthread.php/124758-AlpineZone-Summit-5-0-at-Sugarloaf-Mountain-February-7-9-2014 Ski & Stay PackagesThese are some killer packages. Two nights lodging, two days of skiing, welcome party, après party, and First Tracks starting at $138 per person for the weekend!Guests should call 800-THE-LOAF and ask for the AlpineZone Summit Rate.Condominiums - $138 per person (based on maximum occupancy)Sugarloaf Inn - $175 per person (based on double occupancy)Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel - $255 per person (based on double occupancy and includes breakfast)All packages include: 2 nights lodging Saturday and Sunday lift ticket Access to the AZ Summit 3.0 Perks o Friday Penthouse Partyo Saturday Apres Partyo Sunday First Tracks (first 75 people at the Saturday Apres Party) Condo & Inn guests get the use of the Sports and Fitness Center Hotel guests receive a breakfast with their package and use of the hotel spa facility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 lol #NoPoles nice Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Lol at the Flying Rombolski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob1 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Skied Okemo today for the first time and I totally get why people call it Slowkemo, other than quantum leap over at Jackson Gore there's nothing that even resembles a sustained pitch. Nothing but rolling pitches and any low end intermediate can hit every trail there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Skied Okemo today for the first time and I totally get why people call it Slowkemo, other than quantum leap over at Jackson Gore there's nothing that even resembles a sustained pitch. Nothing but rolling pitches and any low end intermediate can hit every trail there. That's why it's a hit with families though. On my list this year but reminds me of bretton woods in that description Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Skied Okemo today for the first time and I totally get why people call it Slowkemo, other than quantum leap over at Jackson Gore there's nothing that even resembles a sustained pitch. Nothing but rolling pitches and any low end intermediate can hit every trail there. Check out 3dskimaps.com Okemo is flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 so...should we start talking about the WaWa G2G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Check out 3dskimaps.com Okemo is flat. Okemo is good for when there's a snow drought or thaw/freeze when the steeper and natural terrain at other areas is in bad shape. They make a bunch of snow, and it's easier to churn up the surface on the flats. When it's good snow, forget it, head to Magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 so...should we start talking about the WaWa G2G?I had planned on hitting it Friday morning (took a personal day as per tradition) but my son is sick...grrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subdude Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I had planned on hitting it Friday morning (took a personal day as per tradition) but my son is sick...grrrrr Hey Dave, I haven' t been yet, plan on going either tomorrow afternoon or Sunday after cleaning up. Leaning toward Sunday. Hoping for a foot of freshies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I might go Sunday night Skied a couple of hours this morning. Summit skied great. Really awesome with a thump inbounds I am in terrible shape. Shins FTL. Arms FTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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