JFskiDan Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 I don't think 3 is so bad with only 1 small trail open. I am not going to ski that for 4 hours. Sat and Sun will be more crowded and more expensive. Have you ever skied BB? Ever gone on opening day? Do you know what the average age of the typical patron of BB is? Its probably 21. Lets break this down a little. 1. Its the only game in town. 2. Opening Friday, when every college, and high school student has off. 3. (15) cans on Friday = free lift ticket when taken from moms kitchen. 4. The roads will be clear, so every lowered Honda or Mitsubishi with a huge ass wing on the back will be able to navigate the PA roadway system. so, i think, the average patron of BB with $25 in his pocket, takes 15 cans taken from moms kitchen to BB Friday, then stops on his way home after shredding the gnar that is Freedom, to buy $15 worth of vape stuff, or an oversized hoody from the gift shop. This could seriously impact his ability to come up with the $25 required to again shred the gnar at BB on Saturday. I can be completely off base on this, but i dont think my logic is too far off. I know there have been some opening days at BB where the crowds were not quite what we are used to, but those were mid-week openings, not around a holiday. Just remember, after waiting in the line to drop off your 45 cans, you then get in line for the slowest lift ever. Dont let this deter you from going on Friday, the canned food thing is a great cause. Just dont put it in your mind that this wont be a shit show. Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best. 6 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 JFBB is right even about the vape juice. Quote
Kyle Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Have you ever skied BB? Ever gone on opening day? Do you know what the average age of the typical patron of BB is? Its probably 21. Lets break this down a little. 1. Its the only game in town. 2. Opening Friday, when every college, and high school student has off. 3. (15) cans on Friday = free lift ticket when taken from moms kitchen. 4. The roads will be clear, so every lowered Honda or Mitsubishi with a huge ass wing on the back will be able to navigate the PA roadway system. so, i think, the average patron of BB with $25 in his pocket, takes 15 cans taken from moms kitchen to BB Friday, then stops on his way home after shredding the gnar that is Freedom, to buy $15 worth of vape stuff, or an oversized hoody from the gift shop. This could seriously impact his ability to come up with the $25 required to again shred the gnar at BB on Saturday. I can be completely off base on this, but i dont think my logic is too far off. I know there have been some opening days at BB where the crowds were not quite what we are used to, but those were mid-week openings, not around a holiday. Just remember, after waiting in the line to drop off your 45 cans, you then get in line for the slowest lift ever. Dont let this deter you from going on Friday, the canned food thing is a great cause. Just dont put it in your mind that this wont be a shit show. Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best. You are 100% correct. Actually, they stop at boulder view and get tanked off 3 pbr's them puke on your front wheel in the parking lot. True Story. Edited November 23, 2016 by Kyle 1 Quote
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Ok, admittedly have never been to an opening day at BB and this is giving me pause. Could easily do Sat if folks think it will be much better. Just jonesing. Edited November 23, 2016 by Ski2Live Live2Ski Quote
Kyle Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 Ok, admittedly have never been to an opening day at BB and this is giving me pause. Could easily do Sat if folks thing it will be much better. Just jonesing. Saturday morning will be empty. Boulder never seems to be crowded before 2 pm 1 Quote
poconoceancity Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 Get there at 930 on Saturday and be first in line. By 1100 you will be over it. I don't bring my girls till they open another trail. 2 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 Have you ever skied BB? Ever gone on opening day? Do you know what the average age of the typical patron of BB is? Its probably 21. Lets break this down a little. 1. Its the only game in town. 2. Opening Friday, when every college, and high school student has off. 3. (15) cans on Friday = free lift ticket when taken from moms kitchen. 4. The roads will be clear, so every lowered Honda or Mitsubishi with a huge ass wing on the back will be able to navigate the PA roadway system. so, i think, the average patron of BB with $25 in his pocket, takes 15 cans taken from moms kitchen to BB Friday, then stops on his way home after shredding the gnar that is Freedom, to buy $15 worth of vape stuff, or an oversized hoody from the gift shop. This could seriously impact his ability to come up with the $25 required to again shred the gnar at BB on Saturday. I can be completely off base on this, but i dont think my logic is too far off. I know there have been some opening days at BB where the crowds were not quite what we are used to, but those were mid-week openings, not around a holiday. Just remember, after waiting in the line to drop off your 45 cans, you then get in line for the slowest lift ever. Dont let this deter you from going on Friday, the canned food thing is a great cause. Just dont put it in your mind that this wont be a shit show. Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best. Sound advice Quote
phillycore Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 More Subarus, VW, and Hondas than Mitsubishi unfortunately... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Posted November 28, 2016 What seems likely for next weekend? Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted November 28, 2016 Report Posted November 28, 2016 What seems likely for next weekend? Less areas. Quote
JFskiDan Posted November 28, 2016 Report Posted November 28, 2016 Less areas. Unfortunately this is true. If you believe in somewhat long range forecasts, it appears as though after the weekend, there are some really nice consistent overnight temps for snowmaking. Blowing 2-3 days a week to is going to get them no where. Quote
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) (Dislike) Will hit Cskills if nothing decent local. December weekends are not to be wasted. Edited November 28, 2016 by Ski2Live Live2Ski Quote
Ride Delaware ? Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 (Dislike) Will hit Cskills if nothing decent local. December weekends are not to be wasted. Least crowded will be Bell, but they will have the most limited terrain out of the Catskills "big three". Quote
JFskiDan Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 (Dislike) Will hit Cskills if nothing decent local. December weekends are not to be wasted. I would definitely hit the catskills this weekend. Maybe Vermont. Should be epic. Quote
toast21602 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 I would definitely hit the catskills this weekend. Maybe Vermont. Should be epic. Vermont? I didn't think Elk was open yet? 2 Quote
JFskiDan Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 Vermont? I didn't think Elk was open yet? Elk should be able to get something going by the weekend. i have "insider info." 1 Quote
theprogram4 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 Elk should be able to get something going by the weekend. i have "insider info." not sure if you are serious or not, but i really dont wanna drive all the way to elk this weekend. BB sucks but that slip ramp makes the drive equal to my drive to Blue Quote
JFskiDan Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 not sure if you are serious or not, but i really dont wanna drive all the way to elk this weekend. BB sucks but that slip ramp makes the drive equal to my drive to Blue Less people on the slopes then. i am kidding. i dont see much going on this weekend. Except figuring out where the water dripping out of my kitchen ceiling is coming from. Quote
RidgeRacer Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 Less people on the slopes then. i am kidding. i dont see much going on this weekend. Except figuring out where the water dripping out of my kitchen ceiling is coming from. If in the Poconos, I have a plumber if you need one. 1 Quote
theprogram4 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 Less people on the slopes then. i am kidding. i dont see much going on this weekend. Except figuring out where the water dripping out of my kitchen ceiling is coming from. ya this weekend isnt looking good Quote
JFskiDan Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 If in the Poconos, I have a plumber if you need one. Nope. but thanks. back home. Quote
tnt Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 Maybe sunday in the catskills. Looks cold enough to blow Friday and Saturday night. Might be able to keep what they had alive..... Quote
tarponhead Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 Maybe sunday in the catskills. Looks cold enough to blow Friday and Saturday night. Might be able to keep what they had alive..... Looks like it's bell for me, probably Sunday. Quote
tnt Posted November 29, 2016 Report Posted November 29, 2016 Looks like it's bell for me, probably Sunday. One trail... I think we'll head back to hunter. Quote
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