BC-Mark Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 It's that time again and, as usual, we have had a busy off-season. This year the major upgrades are the replacement of A-Lift with a new fixed grip quad that will double our uphill capacity, the addition of 16 more snowguns all of which are automated further increasing snowmaking production, doubling the size of the lower pond that adds more stored water to our snowmaking supply and the replacement of the ski patrol building. In addition, we did fill the in-ground halfpipe. We did this for a couple reasons. First, it takes so long to open that the area is essentially wasted space for 1/2 the season. This way, it can be opened as more park space early in the season. Second, it only takes 10% more snow to build an above ground, all snow pipe. If we see the opportunity to make a huge pile in the forecast, we will take it and put in a snow pipe which will yield better results in the long run. If the opportunity does not arise, we still have great park area to use. Finally, we have upgraded our scanner technology at all lifts. We will be scanning all passes, everyday, all day. This will ensure that paying guests are getting the most for their investment and keep non paying guests from filling seats on chairs and space on the slopes. Quote
nick Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Sounds sick mark, all except the part about the passes, does that mean we need to scan every time going up the lift??? its such a pain in the but to have to scan every time, considering a run up and down the hill takes 10 to 15 minutes tops. Quote
Phil Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks for the update. I am glad to hear that having a halfpipe is not out of the question. Quote
mollyskeez Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 that all sounds real sick. the pass thing makes complete sense to me and i understand why you guys are doing it but like nick said it kinda sucks having it scanned everytime especially b.c alot of us on PASR are there almost everyday. but its a small price to pay to ride a sick place like bear. heres to a siicckkk year! Quote
skeer_tomas Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 heres to a siicckkk year! Cheers! Quote
Phil Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 As long as the scanners are working well, this is a very small inconvenience. Hold your pass out each time and it will take one to two seconds to scan. Four to Eight seconds per chair should not slow things down at all. This is done at so many mountains all over the place and the only time I have ever seen it slow anyone down is when the scanners are not working well. Quote
Justin Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Instead of fucking with halfpipes, you guys should focus on building a decent quarterpipe. That's what BB did last year, shit was sick Quote
mollyskeez Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Instead of fucking with halfpipes, you guys should focus on building a decent quarterpipe. That's what BB did last year, shit was sick "In addition, we did fill the in-ground halfpipe. We did this for a couple reasons. First, it takes so long to open that the area is essentially wasted space for 1/2 the season. This way, it can be opened as more park space early in the season. Second, it only takes 10% more snow to build an above ground, all snow pipe. If we see the opportunity to make a huge pile in the forecast, we will take it and put in a snow pipe which will yield better results in the long run. If the opportunity does not arise, we still have great park area to use" they said if the opportunity presented it self. they arent going to blow snow all year trying to make a above ground halfpipe or whatever you would like to call it, they are only going to if they have a lot of snow. Edited October 21, 2008 by MISSDEMEANOR Quote
girls.ride.harder Posted October 22, 2008 Report Posted October 22, 2008 "In addition, we did fill the in-ground halfpipe. We did this for a couple reasons. First, it takes so long to open that the area is essentially wasted space for 1/2 the season. This way, it can be opened as more park space early in the season. Second, it only takes 10% more snow to build an above ground, all snow pipe. If we see the opportunity to make a huge pile in the forecast, we will take it and put in a snow pipe which will yield better results in the long run. If the opportunity does not arise, we still have great park area to use" they said if the opportunity presented it self. they arent going to blow snow all year trying to make a above ground halfpipe or whatever you would like to call it, they are only going to if they have a lot of snow. Justin said Quarter pipe, not halfpipe. takes JUST A TAD less snow i`d assume... and would be a little more conveniant to make since only one wall of snow is needed rather than 2. Quote
mollyskeez Posted October 22, 2008 Report Posted October 22, 2008 Justin said Quarter pipe, not halfpipe. takes JUST A TAD less snow i`d assume... and would be a little more conveniant to make since only one wall of snow is needed rather than 2. i know what he said. he also said "instead of fucking with halfpipes" which is the part of the reply i was adressing. Quote
k2rider2690 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Posted October 22, 2008 yeh but i think he was talking about them making it out of just pure snow if the instance presented itself...but something that i think would be cool is if they made a short halfpipe that was only like 5 or so feet tall...then but things to stall on the sides...saw this in nixon jib fest like 5 years ago haha it was pretty sick Quote
mollyskeez Posted October 22, 2008 Report Posted October 22, 2008 that would be sick. i know many people on here have said the thing about putting stiff to jib out of the half pipe previous years and so have i. i thnk it could turn out rlly sick Quote
lumilautailija Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 they could use one of those things they use to make the lift lines. They could stick it in the snow above the halfpipe/quarter pipe just cut off all the little things comin off it Quote
snowboarddude Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 they could use one of those things they use to make the lift lines. They could stick it in the snow above the halfpipe/quarter pipe just cut off all the little things comin off it if ur talking about what i think you are bciw made a new stall bar and they have the mailbox Quote
nick Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 yeah they wouldnt need to use the lift line fence shit, they have stuff to put there already. BUTTTT creating any pipe would still take alot of snow so lets not get our hopes up. We need too weather and a good base before we worry about taking snow we dont have and putting it into a halfpipe. Quote
Saurus Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 god, move on from the halfpipe... it has always blown and all of us have always complained about it and now its filled for a reason. Quote
k2rider2690 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 well guys once again another mountain is going with the park pass system....why cant bear just realize thats the way to go and avoid all of these problems!!! Quote
lilpeterr Posted October 26, 2008 Report Posted October 26, 2008 Can't wait =] thanks for the update Quote
joeybadlands Posted October 26, 2008 Report Posted October 26, 2008 That's great that they are scanning all the scammers who pass passes back and forth. They should really have one scan point (Upon entrance) and scan randomly when people are in line. Too many siightseers walking around the base area.... Quote
skeer_tomas Posted November 12, 2008 Report Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) IT LIVES!!! Fresh plastic. Enjoy. Edited November 12, 2008 by skeer_tomas Quote
Rab8 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Posted November 12, 2008 sweet, that a frame looks pretty sick too. whats the list of new jibs for this season look like? Quote
mollyskeez Posted November 12, 2008 Report Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) lookin sick. that i can think of... -a-frame -reincarnated rollercoaster -low fdf or dfd whichever way you would like to look at it -low flat box/rail... like tha palmer -hitching post -remade stand up bench thinger skinnyish wallride thats all i got. P.S guys, clean floor ya got there. oh and the wider flat box. Edited November 12, 2008 by MISSDEMEANOR Quote
julz m Posted November 13, 2008 Report Posted November 13, 2008 wow that a-frame looks sooooo dooooope! any clue of a projected opening time...? Quote
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