JFBB has record weekend

[RidgeRacer]

http://www.wnep.com/news/countybycounty/carbon/

 

The snow storm last week didn't stop people from making the trek up to Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Area for Presidents' Day weekend.

 

Instead, it inspired those who know how to ski and snowboard and others who are interested in learning.

 

Plenty of snow equals success for Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Area.

 

Thanks to last week's Nor'easter, the ski area said everyone had snow on their minds.

 

"When Philadelphia gets natural snow, like on Wednesday, that means success for us. That's our market, Philadelphia and the vicinity," said Michael Cloeren of Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Area.

 

We caught up with one Philadelphia native right before she headed down the slopes who said she couldn't wait to dig out and enjoy the powder.

 

"We were dying to get out. We've been home for the last week and a half and we needed to get out and go out in the snow," said Heather Hill.

 

The people at Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Area said sales have never been better.

 

"Since Friday, Saturday, Sunday and today (Monday), Jack Frost Big Boulder exceeded 30,000 guests. The biggest in history," said Cloeren.

 

"It's the 21st day I have skied this year. Maybe it's the 22nd. I'm not sure," said Robert Spikol.

 

Presidents' Day also meant a day off from school and a good opportunity for parents to introduce skiing and snowboarding to their children.

 

"It's the first time he's on skies and I'm trying to catch every moment," said Chris Wianecki.

 

"Since the Olympics he really wanted to try snowboarding and that's why we came here," said Peggy Pulice.

 

Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Area expects to be open until the end of March.

 

Big Boulder will then remain open, only on the weekends, until the end of April.

 

Copyright © 2010, WNEP-TV

Edited February 17, 2010 by PA Ridge Racer

[phillycore]

Yeah, I've NEVER seen the lift lines that busy before.... EVER (including WMMR days....because most people are in the bar or the tubing area)

I almost thought I was at blue mountain there for a second this sunday with the long ass lift lines, then I realized the lifts were slow.

 

It's great for JFBB, but I'm glad the holiday weekend is behind us as it was crazy...

They needed some serious line management (other than ski school and adaptive program special cut off lines)

 

I love JFBB and how I've been treated by them and their entire staff, but this weekend was a zoo.

I'm pretty sure it caught them by surprise, so I definitely give them a pass...

Just hope they prepare for it next season a little better.

Nothing like waiting in the lift line for over 15 minutes and watching the same ski school kids, and adaptive skiers lap you in the lift line before you get to the front of the line.

I was ready to toss on a blue vest for some of that special ski school JFBB lovin'

[C1erArt]

I was there Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. The lines on the east side got bad when they had to keep stopping the lifts for the inexperienced, or when large groups of skiers (Some groups of 15-20 liked to keep together) hit the lift. A bunch of times coming down Challenge or T-Bolt I switched to or from the E-Mtn chair depending on the lines.

 

Had to run up to Lock Haven to replace the fan in my daughter's laptop Sat afternoon - Lenovo support doesn't want anything to do with you once your computer is outside the 4 year extended warranty.

[Shadows]

"When Philadelphia gets natural snow, like on Wednesday,

 

wasnt aware philly had this huge government snow making system

[phillycore]

wasnt aware philly had this huge government snow making system

 

 

Mayor Nutter doesn't want anyone to know about it as it's not really eco-friendly.

[trackbiker]

If you're taking a beginner or little kids those are the weekends to go to one of the "off the map" places like Tanglwood, Ski Big Bear, Eagle Rock, or Alpine Mountain. No crowds and the conditions stay great into the night. Nothing too steep but beginners and kids aren't going to ski the black diamonds anyway. And they aren't going to get run over by out of control New Yorkers either. I skied Alpine Mountain for the first time Saturday night just to check it out. Nothing too steep except for two short headwalls in front of the lodge. Conditions were great. No ice anywhere. I think I was one of 4 people skiing after 6 o'clock. Lift lines??? They only had one of the two top to bottom lifts running when I got there at 4:30 and there more empty chairs than full ones. If you're taking the kids for the first time or a beginner, check out one of these places.

[setagehtta]

^^^

 

Or even Hidden Valley in NJ, it's right next to Mountain Creek and most people don't even know it exists. Great for beginners and little kids and much cheaper tickets.