Mount Snow 4-15-08

[bigdaddyk]

I left the house at 3:45 am and made it to Mt. Snow at 8:45 am. On the way up, I debated between Killington or Mt. Snow. I figured that Mt. Snow would have less people, it was probably 45 minutes closer, and it was supposed to be six degrees cooler at Mt. Snow (which would mean better conditions). I got dressed and was on the lift at 9:30. Coverage is edge to edge and they have a good amount of snow left. There is also still a lot of natural snow piles around the mountain, starting around West Dover. I got 18 runs in, in a four hour time period. It wasn't really crowded, but I had to wait one or two chairs each time, so there was a good turnout, for a Tuesday. This is the first time that I went anywhere in VT. and I was impressed with Mt. Snow. I grabbed something to eat, then headed home. I ended up having to stop twice to take naps and stopped a few times to get coffee and other drinks. It is definitely tiring to do a one day trip, when you get little sleep to begin with. I was debating about going back up this weekend, but I think I might just call it a season.

[snorovr]

Damn I'm impressed. Thanks for the TR. Any pics?

[bigdaddyk]

Damn I'm impressed. Thanks for the TR. Any pics?

 

 

I took a couple with my phone, but haven't sent them to my email yet. They're probably not much that will excite anybody though.

[AtomicSkier]

Vermont and back in the same day is hardcore. When I start to get tired behind the wheel, I drive faster to wake me back up. Driving slow behind people makes me tired. At least you got to ski vermont this season....Plans for more VT trips next year?

[bigdaddyk]

....Plans for more VT trips next year?

 

Definately. The only problem I run into is I don't feel like driving 5 hours, when there are places open around here.

[RightEmpire]

BigDaddyK...hows the park setup look? I know you probably dont ride park but maybe you saw something off the lift as it runs right over the main park.

[moe ghoul]

I left the house at 3:45 am and made it to Mt. Snow at 8:45 am. On the way up, I debated between Killington or Mt. Snow. I figured that Mt. Snow would have less people, it was probably 45 minutes closer, and it was supposed to be six degrees cooler at Mt. Snow (which would mean better conditions). I got dressed and was on the lift at 9:30. Coverage is edge to edge and they have a good amount of snow left. There is also still a lot of natural snow piles around the mountain, starting around West Dover. I got 18 runs in, in a four hour time period. It wasn't really crowded, but I had to wait one or two chairs each time, so there was a good turnout, for a Tuesday. This is the first time that I went anywhere in VT. and I was impressed with Mt. Snow. I grabbed something to eat, then headed home. I ended up having to stop twice to take naps and stopped a few times to get coffee and other drinks. It is definitely tiring to do a one day trip, when you get little sleep to begin with. I was debating about going back up this weekend, but I think I might just call it a season.

 

That's where I missed out, BDK, you've got a few threads running here.

[bigdaddyk]

BigDaddyK...hows the park setup look? I know you probably dont ride park but maybe you saw something off the lift as it runs right over the main park.

 

I really didn't take notice to much, as far as parks go. I noticed a couple jumps on one trail, that shoots off of deer run, but that trail was closed off. I did notice that there weren't a whole lot of boarders or skiers with twin tips. The large number of plain old skiers kind of surprised me.

[RightEmpire]

I really didn't take notice to much, as far as parks go. I noticed a couple jumps on one trail, that shoots off of deer run, but that trail was closed off. I did notice that there weren't a whole lot of boarders or skiers with twin tips. The large number of plain old skiers kind of surprised me.

The lack of park kids is probably because everyone is going to Killington until they close. Since mt snow is staying open the weekend after 420 i'd expect to see a bunch of people there.