gravitylover Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nice to hit up the illegal wachusett backcountry Illegal? Really? So sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 man please take me there! I gotta try and get up to VT the next few weeks, maybe sugarloaf. Anyone been up to the loaf lately? The loaf is in prime shape. Bitter cold with no end in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Today was a top ski day of the season as far as days with no new snow. Bluebird skies, absolutely no wind (rare at the summit), and a temp that got as high as 27F at 4000ft, which is like the warmest in a month. Carveable and chalky packed powder, evens in softened snow on south facing slopes (a sign of things to come)....made me yearn for spring skiing and enjoying a beer in the sun, sitting in a lawn chair slope side. I can't wait for March now haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Today was a top ski day of the season as far as days with no new snow. Bluebird skies, absolutely no wind (rare at the summit), and a temp that got as high as 27F at 4000ft, which is like the warmest in a month. Carveable and chalky packed powder, evens in softened snow on south facing slopes (a sign of things to come)....made me yearn for spring skiing and enjoying a beer in the sun, sitting in a lawn chair slope side. I can't wait for March now haha. Can't wait to go to KMart next week. Tho I think unfortunately after the Tuesday/Wednesday storm we are going to have ball-shriveling cold. But hey, can't complain too much. ESP if that system dumps a fresh layer. One of these days I'll make it up to Stow on a Lifttopia deal or something. One of the few VT resorts I haven't skied at. You'd have to show me the picnic tables and snow stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Can't wait to go to KMart next week. Tho I think unfortunately after the Tuesday/Wednesday storm we are going to have ball-shriveling cold. But hey, can't complain too much. ESP if that system dumps a fresh layer. One of these days I'll make it up to Stow on a Lifttopia deal or something. One of the few VT resorts I haven't skied at. You'd have to show me the picnic tables and snow stake. Haha yeah I'm always happy to give tours. Can also show the large blow down from last summer...Shabbs and Ryan saw that earlier this winter. Usually towards the end of the winter I have an over-abundance of 40% off tickets if anyone gets the urge in the spring. Killington should be sweet, the snow everywhere in New England from VT to ME has been awesome lately. I get a sick pleasure in listening to westerners complain about the east getting snow...probably like the mid-Atlantic posters get when they hear New Englanders complain about them getting all the snow . My only fear is hopefully we can get some snow either Monday or next Wednesday...don't need a lot, just something, because no matter how good it is, the holiday weekend crowds can do a number on it. The trails can get "tired" for lack of a better word and even 3-4" refresh can go a long way. I mean a ski area could have 40 feet of snowfall and somehow Presidents Week crowds can still do a number on it. The best is if you can get a couple light events during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Haha yeah I'm always happy to give tours. Can also show the large blow down from last summer...Shabbs and Ryan saw that earlier this winter. Usually towards the end of the winter I have an over-abundance of 40% off tickets if anyone gets the urge in the spring. Killington should be sweet, the snow everywhere in New England from VT to ME has been awesome lately. I get a sick pleasure in listening to westerners complain about the east getting snow...probably like the mid-Atlantic posters get when they hear New Englanders complain about them getting all the snow . My only fear is hopefully we can get some snow either Monday or next Wednesday...don't need a lot, just something, because no matter how good it is, the holiday weekend crowds can do a number on it. The trails can get "tired" for lack of a better word and even 3-4" refresh can go a long way. I mean a ski area could have 40 feet of snowfall and somehow Presidents Week crowds can still do a number on it. The best is if you can get a couple light events during the week. I would be somewhat surprised if there was not at least a few inches for Tuesday night/wed up in the mountains. Could be a lot more too but if it went completely smokin' cirrus on us, then I'd be surprised. At least the way it looks right now. Obviously it can change a lot over the next few days. I def hope to get some solid march skiing in this year. Still have one more freebie to use at SR but I'd like to get to some other mountains too. Should be an awesome spring season if long range is anythig close to accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Some fun photos from VT recently.... Stowe Backcountry...skier is poster "adk" A line in the Mansfield/Smuggs backcountry... Mad River Glen last week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Here's one from a buddy from 10 days ago when they got into some trouble but pulled it together. Death is certainly a possibility when you fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 The horrible skiing continues...haha. Definitely the best stretch up here since 2010-2011 for consistent snowfall and good packed power and powder conditions. 7 feet in the last 30 days (its not Boston, but it'll do) and we just crested 200" on the season with today's 3". Up at 3,600ft elevation. Upper elevations of the Greens have the best powder skiing in the United States right now. Down at 2,300ft elevation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathermd Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Does anyone have an idea if temps are warmer next weekend Rented a house at Stowe but owner have us offer if going next weekend instead Thanks looks epic up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sankaty Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Skied Stratton yesterday. Not much to say except the snow is awesome everywhere. Woods were deep, and even the troughs are soft. What a great stretch we're having. After a really slow start, I've gotten in nine great days since mid January, all of which featured powder at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sankaty Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Does anyone have an idea if temps are warmer next weekend Rented a house at Stowe but owner have us offer if going next weekend instead Thanks looks epic up there I think it's really hard to say. Tomorrow looks not too bad with highs in the mid teens, but this Sunday/Monday look pretty brutal with the combination of cold and winds caused by the bombing low offshore. Tuesday/Wed look much warmer with typical Vermont cold. Looks like there could be another cold blast Thurs/Friday, but then warming up a bit for the weekend of the 21/22. All this is subject to change, obviously, so it's a bit of a gamble either way. Just playing the percentages, it's quite unlikely that next weekend will be as cold as the Sun/Mon. The snow is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burann Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hey PF, Long time reader, first time commenter. I'm an instructor at Cannon and am heading up to visit a friend in Stowe next weekend. What is the reciprocity policy at Stowe? If that's private then feel free to PM me. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wachusett was a ghost town tonight...I don't get it...school vacation, tons of snow...temps were fine. All I can think is people in eastern Mass are still digging out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Where the heck are all the skiers? Best conditions I have ever experienced at Wachusett. Temps were fine, school vacation No one there. Are people trapped in their towns? Two nights in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Where the heck are all the skiers? Best conditions I have ever experienced at Wachusett. Temps were fine, school vacation No one there. Are people trapped in their towns? Two nights in a row Too busy skiing to post? Or maybe keeping silent about the great conditions to try and keep the crowds in check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Too busy skiing to post? Or maybe keeping silent about the great conditions to try and keep the crowds in check?Lol. Maybe. How are the crowds in VT?There were crowds way bigger in early Jan when we basically oy had the man made stuff. I'm very confused where all the people are Traditionally Feb school vacation at little Wachusett is banged out. I parked literally in the single best parking spot in their lot last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subdude Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Lol. Maybe. How are the crowds in VT? There were crowds way bigger in early Jan when we basically oy had the man made stuff. I'm very confused where all the people are Traditionally Feb school vacation at little Wachusett is banged out. I parked literally in the single best parking spot in their lot last night Right, this week is known as "Hell Week" at WaWa but it's been dead. I'm expecting small crowds for my shift tonight 7-10 due to the winds and temp drop. Overall from last season, I think skier visits are way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subdude Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nice to hit up the illegal wachusett backcountry Nice stretch of woods on skiers right between Balance Rock and Ropers Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nice stretch of woods on skiers right between Balance Rock and Ropers Road.Yup. That is always popular. I also like dropping from Mass Pike to Piece of Cake. I went the last 2 nights but won't be there tonight. Maybe back Saturday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Right, this week is known as "Hell Week" at WaWa but it's been dead. I'm expecting small crowds for my shift tonight 7-10 due to the winds and temp drop. Overall from last season, I think skier visits are way down.Anyone have a reason why? I had heard that before this epicosity started that layoffs had been planned...We hope to get the missus a rest of the season pass so she can cash in on the conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I had Bolton almost to myself for awhile today and then it nuked snow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Anyone have a reason why? I had heard that before this epicosity started that layoffs had been planned... We hope to get the missus a rest of the season pass so she can cash in on the conditions wbz-tv 4 did a story about this on the local news last night...skier numbers are down 17% from last year... conditions look great, at the moment...too bad an ice glaze is coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 wbz-tv 4 did a story about this on the local news last night...skier numbers are down 17% from last year... conditions look great, at the moment...too bad an ice glaze is coming... Thats pretty bizzare, especially considering how good conditions have been for the past month or so. Thats not a small dropoff either. Maybe prices are finally at the breaking point for the average skier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thinking about Mount Snow on Sunday. Should stay all snow up there and temperatures will be nice in the low 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thinking about Mount Snow on Sunday. Should stay all snow up there and temperatures will be nice in the low 30s. 6-10 for them, blue bird day too, great choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 6-10 for them, blue bird day too, great choice Plus - don't have to drive on I-91 in the snow. Twice is enough this year lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sankaty Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm thinking Mount Snow or Stratton on Monday. One of the best thing about the huge shift south for the weekend storm is that it keeps the epic conditions in S VT (and the rest of the state) going for a while longer. I notice that Mount Snow has had issues with their lifts lately on breezy days. The lift report right now indicates that the summit and North Face lifts are on wind hold. Monday looks pretty cold, so the Stratton gondola would be nice if they can keep it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm thinking Mount Snow or Stratton on Monday. One of the best thing about the huge shift south for the weekend storm is that it keeps the epic conditions in S VT (and the rest of the state) going for a while longer. I notice that Mount Snow has had issues with their lifts lately on breezy days. The lift report right now indicates that the summit and North Face lifts are on wind hold. Monday looks pretty cold, so the Stratton gondola would be nice if they can keep it going. fwiw-mt. snow does have that bubble 6 pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subdude Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Anyone have a reason why? I had heard that before this epicosity started that layoffs had been planned... We hope to get the missus a rest of the season pass so she can cash in on the conditions In all honesty and as ironic as it sounds, I think people are frustrated with the cold and snow. You know fair weather skiers. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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