Sunday 12/13...spring skiing.

[Mixilplix]

Soft snow,mild temps and the fog burning off made for a great day at Blue!

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Hey All,

 

I’m back from another fun day at Blue mountain the true mountain. I arrived at the upper lot super early a few minutes after 7 and it was a nice view of valley fog and clearing up near the mountain peaks. The temperature was in the low 40s with moderate winds. In the house were Atomic Jeff, BenM, Pops, Enjorales, NMSki, JFBBDan, Mute, Ryan, Johnny Law, Enjorales cousin, Mixilplix, Matt Edge, Zack, TP4, Antman, Rodney, Slim and many others. 

 

Third rope drop in a row..feeling like groundhogs day but in a good way as opposed to the previous 270 days. Vista was smooth...midway as well lower Main Street in the fog that rolly Polly stuff..rather not go fast through that I guess that’s like two and a half D snow.  Come around was nice and Burma skied about the same as yesterday maybe a little softer in the corners. I definitely was in some dirt...midway turned to thick spring snow fast and lower Main Street remained firm in the fog although I’m sure big push piles by now  

 

For season passholders Blue remained like a country club..no liftlines..people buying tickets came later. No race team or employees skiing and limited attendance made the runs uncrowded. I remember opening weekends in the past with 20 minute liftlines today may have been 20 seconds. They still sold a decent amount of tickets but they arrive at 9-10ish for morning tickets and 11:30-12:15 for afternoon sesh. 

 

Was fun hanging out in the lot in 50 degree temperatures.  Had some beer and chips.  The weather forecast couldn’t be better..Even with the limited terrain I need to be a rider if the storm maybe Wednesday PM or even Thursday AM...I wanna ski some nice groomer snow as well..maybe another morning this week...

 

I’m think the valley and six pack will be open next weekend along with tubing. Was a super good opening weekend thanks to a couple semi cold days. I wonder how the skiing was at bear creek, Elk or Canelback?  Was Shawnee open?  Who cares they aren’t blue. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Thanks for posting a report for yesterday. I had fun on 12/12 as well. 

[Mixilplix]

25 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Thanks for posting a report for yesterday. I had fun on 12/12 as well. 

What can I say...I fucked up..

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

13 minutes ago, Mixilplix said:

What can I say...I fucked up..

@RootDKJwill change the date.  I’m feeling farty..I think I have to poop. 

[Shadows]

I should be done for the season this week so can ski more. Might head up later this evening.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

32 minutes ago, Shadows said:

I should be done for the season this week so can ski more. Might head up later this evening.

Nice if you do enjoy the warm temperatures and post a report. 

[Johnny Law]

Today was boner city,  nobody around, warm Temps and decent snow. If we can keep the country club for another month it should be a January to remember. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

The Blue mountain drive inn was packed with skiers and hunters.  Full parking lot.  That’s a lot of people getting takeout wink wink. 

[JFskiDan]

Fun weekend skiing and hanging out with the rest of you blue mountain country club members. 

[toast21602]

Just now, JFskiDan said:

Fun weekend skiing and hanging out with the rest of you blue mountain country club members. 

If you keep calling it that they will increase it to country club prices. 

[Johnny Law]

12 minutes ago, toast21602 said:

If you keep calling it that they will increase it to country club prices. 

I pay full price every year because I'm lazy but id pay way more to keep more people out. The best condition at blue is empty bleachers 

[Shadows]

Could be worse. Nice night though. 

Did 3 runs and was gonna leave but then I found the other side with the bump line. Ripped that for a bit.

This place is dangerous. Gonna have me start looking at bump skis.

[NMSKI]

1 hour ago, JFskiDan said:

Fun weekend skiing and hanging out with the rest of you blue mountain country club members. 

I can’t wait to ski with a sweater draped around my neck next weekend.  

 

[Mixilplix]

Will be interesting to see how the crowds progress with terrain opening up...

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

2 hours ago, toast21602 said:

If you keep calling it that they will increase it to country club prices. 

That’s fine they’re probably leaving a little money on the table with season pass pricing. 

[Shadows]

18 minutes ago, Mixilplix said:

Will be interesting to see how the crowds progress with terrain opening up...

Tonight was crowded but if that's "sold out" i think its fine. Way worse usually.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

 

1 hour ago, NMSKI said:

I can’t wait to ski with a sweater draped around my neck next weekend.  

 

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

5 minutes ago, Shadows said:

Tonight was crowded but if that's "sold out" i think its fine. Way worse usually.

Any lift lines?  

[toast21602]

2 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

 

 

That is basically @NMSKI with hair.

[Shadows]

7 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Any lift lines?  

15 seconds at most. Lots of tweens. I got to hear Spotify ads the whole way up the lift.

[Schif]

If Blue goes full on country club the only one of us who would be allowed in with a  dress code. He's the only one of us who wears khakis and polo shirts to ski. 

[antman12]

What are the realistic chances of them opening the Valley/6 next weekend? I’m not getting my hopes up but it would be awesome if they do. 
 

Nice seeing you guys again. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

24 minutes ago, antman12 said:

What are the realistic chances of them opening the Valley/6 next weekend? I’m not getting my hopes up but it would be awesome if they do. 
 

Nice seeing you guys again. 

Decent chance. 

[toast21602]

I wouldn't expect it this upcoming weekend unless it is a Sunday opening. I think they are going to crank the guns as long as possible and wait to groom it all out. I could be wrong. I usually am.