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[Ski2Live Live2Ski]

Isn’t snowmaking fairly water use neutral since it flows back down to the ponds?

that just means they wouldn’t be restricted in what they use from their pond not that they could draw from public water supply to make snow

[Ski2Live Live2Ski]

Lift damage and building damage (which is more likely as they are likely more flammable) are basically the thing you would worry about 

[toast21602]

The fire isn't going to get near the ski area. 

[JFskiDan]

24 minutes ago, toast21602 said:

The fire isn't going to get near the ski area. 

Fake news.  The fire is going to dessimate miles of beautiful land in its path, and the democrats have given all of the water to Canada.  All of the beautiful real estate around the area will be worthless.  The fire was started near a polling location to distract the people of Palmerton, in hopes they would all stay inside and not go out to vote. 

[AirheadD8]

1 hour ago, Ski2Live Live2Ski said:

Lift damage and building damage (which is more likely as they are likely more flammable) are basically the thing you would worry about 

I was thinking along the terms of the flames touching the haul rope and changing the temper. I think an insurance company might condemn it for safety reasons, even though there might be very little visual damage.

Good news to hear that the fire won’t make it there.

 

[EdBacon]

577 acres burned now. Was 220 yesterday. Fire remains 25% contained.

Looks like the smaller Mosier's Knob fire by Shawnee has stopped updating. Maybe that one is fully contained/out. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

3 hours ago, Ski2Live Live2Ski said:

Isn’t snowmaking fairly water use neutral since it flows back down to the ponds?

that just means they wouldn’t be restricted in what they use from their pond not that they could draw from public water supply to make snow

It hasn’t rained in like 5 weeks so like I don’t know this is new stuff to me 

[Johnny Law]

5 hours ago, Ski2Live Live2Ski said:

Isn’t snowmaking fairly water use neutral since it flows back down to the ponds?

that just means they wouldn’t be restricted in what they use from their pond not that they could draw from public water supply to make snow

For the most part its not a concern. Erosion is a big one for ski areas and can change the sediment balance, they rely on a good nucleus tooso they often have higher mineral content and it doesn't melt the same way out of the sky does due to the higher water content. But it's less than 1% of any states water usage and is 80 to 95% returned to the system eventually.

The NSSA talks about water recharge and stuff here https://www.nsaa.org/snowmaking

[mbike-ski]

On 11/3/2024 at 6:09 PM, Benm said:

Might as well test those snow (water) guns.

I saw where some areas out west were using snowmaking guns to try to contain wildfires

[enjoralas]

Nice.

https://youtu.be/IyHMJ4DRg0A?si=Fz7PvpNvQsVvj4Vy

 

Edited November 10 by enjoralas

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Was in Palmerton with delivery guy and thought I’d show him around Blue for the first time.  

[Benm]

5 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Was in Palmerton with delivery guy and thought I’d show him around Blue for the first time.  

Did you see anything interesting or are you just giving us an update of your day. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

3 minutes ago, Benm said:

Did you see anything interesting or are you just giving us an update of your day. 

Oh if you want a full report sure I got you.  Our lift gate has issues so took the truck into a place outside Palmerton..I had to follow delivery guy because liftgate was blocking license and brake lights and he’d be pulled over so fast…his GPS took him up 309 through orefield and schnecksville and Neffs and slatington then over the mighty Lehigh and two cops right in the entrance of Palmerton but they didn’t notice loftgate 3/4 down 

 

Got truck dropped off and drove back to the A via Blue mountain drive with a stop at the lower lot first to show where I park and drove over to tubing morning of note at the base.  At the summit parked right at the top of the steps sliding glass door worked going into the lodge but not to get onto the mountain so exited by slopeside…then after showing delivery guy the wedding area and vista went upstairs showed him the ballroom and peaced out.  
 

didn’t stop at sheetz on way back but wanted to. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

lots of equipment on school hill and some little tents set up in the summit lodge courtyard. 
 

When I returned to work an hour and a half later I had six voicemails and sadly none in Spanish, telemarketers or hang ups….

[Benm]

1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Oh if you want a full report sure I got you.  Our lift gate has issues so took the truck into a place outside Palmerton..I had to follow delivery guy because liftgate was blocking license and brake lights and he’d be pulled over so fast…his GPS took him up 309 through orefield and schnecksville and Neffs and slatington then over the mighty Lehigh and two cops right in the entrance of Palmerton but they didn’t notice loftgate 3/4 down 

 

Got truck dropped off and drove back to the A via Blue mountain drive with a stop at the lower lot first to show where I park and drove over to tubing morning of note at the base.  At the summit parked right at the top of the steps sliding glass door worked going into the lodge but not to get onto the mountain so exited by slopeside…then after showing delivery guy the wedding area and vista went upstairs showed him the ballroom and peaced out.  
 

didn’t stop at sheetz on way back but wanted to. 

Epic

[saltyant]

5 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Was in Palmerton with delivery guy and thought I’d show him around Blue for the first time.  

There was some ice on my Subaru this morning. I thought that dirt would be covered with fluffy white stuff by now.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Just now, Benm said:

Epic

It was the first time delivery guy ever saw Blue mountain in his life and he’s like this is so much bigger than bear creek where he injured himself tubing.  Now he wants to take family to slopeside Friday night..but all y’all already know I’m a marketing guy. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Just now, saltyant said:

There was some ice on my Subaru this morning. I thought that dirt would be covered with fluffy white stuff by now.

OMG..no frost on my car yet but I saw my breath and I wasn’t even hitting the vaporizer.  Oh and how’s your sister been?  Is she married yet?

[Benm]

10 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Now he wants to take family to slopeside Friday night 

You must pay well 

Edited November 14 by Benm

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

15 hours ago, Benm said:

You must pay well 

I do…he took two long summer vacations, must be nice.  

[momskeeztoo]

Heard a rumor that the snowmaking ponds were empty. They had to use the water to help put out the fire. Any truth to that? 

[toast21602]

1 hour ago, momskeeztoo said:

Heard a rumor that the snowmaking ponds were empty. They had to use the water to help put out the fire. Any truth to that? 

no.

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waterpark 2028

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hotel / condos 2029

[AirheadD8]

Oh mannnn!!. Just got my skis tuned elsewhere.