Friday 12/8..second opening day.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Hey All,

 

I’m back from a fun morning session at Blue mountain the true mountain. I arrived at the lower lot at 825am and it was 33 degrees under mostly cloudy sky’s.  In the house were Atomic Jeff, Mute, PARidge, C1, Dirtwolf, Toast, Bethlehem ford crew, Rodney’s crew and Airhead.  
 

Leisurely start and maybe the 6th civilian super summit safari six pack.  Easy out and vista had pleasant almost packed powder conditions, the beginning of midway wasnt bad, firm but some grip and lower down was uneven and slick, kind of rolly Polly on lower main.  Leading into Barbs way was also pretty slick and the move was doing a Tokyo drift.   
 

Almost every run skied the same route and it got progressively busier…coverage was fine, I skied burma once and was decent and a little slick in the corners..just so many people on it. Lots of beginners, boomers and snowboarders out today.  It felt downright warm and the temperature rose to the 40s real fast.  
 

After skiing had a beer in the lot with Mute and back at work now…best thing is my office manager sold a $5800 tombstone while I was skiing…that’s always the best.  Ski some of you tomorrow 

 

JADIP

Edited December 8, 2023 by GrilledSteezeSandwich

[AirheadD8]

14 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Hey All,

 

I’m back from a fun morning session at Blue mountain the true mountain. I arrived at the lower lot at 825am and it was 33 degrees under mostly cloudy sky’s.  In the house were Atomic Jeff, Mute, PARidge, C1, Dirtwolf, Toast, Bethlehem ford crew, Rodney’s crew and Airhead.  
 

Leisurely start and maybe the 6th civilian super summit safari six pack.  Easy out and vista had pleasant almost packed powder conditions, the beginning of midway wasnt bad, firm but some grip and lower down was uneven and slick, kind of rolly Polly on lower main.  Leading into Barbs way was also pretty slick and the move was doing a Tokyo drift.   
 

Almost every run skied the same route and it got progressively busier…coverage was fine, I skied burma once and was decent and a little slick in the corners..just so many people on it. Lots of beginners, boomers and snowboarders out today.  It felt downright warm and the temperature rose to the 40s real fast.  
 

After skiing had a beer in the lot with Mute and back at work now…best thing is my office manager sold a $5800 tombstone while I was skiing…that’s always the best.  Ski some of you tomorrow 

 

JADIP

Not a bad morning for sure. Side country was super just like @indiggio mentioned last Friday (vitsta) but add Main st skiers left. Spent most of my time there . Rode the quad once and Burma once. 

[Dirtwolf]

Overall, a nice morning.  Conditions were what I expected for opening last weekend.  Will be back later this evening.

[RidgeRacer]

Today was a lot of fun. Decent conditions that got a bit better as the morning wore on. 

[JFskiDan]

how did paradise look as far as snowmaking progress?

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

6 minutes ago, JFskiDan said:

how did paradise look as far as snowmaking progress?

Less coverage than last weekend 

[JFskiDan]

6 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Less coverage than last weekend 

Thats not exactly encouraging.  We need them to get done with that, so they can move onto Razors, so then after Razors they can move onto more trails that we can ski.  

[DiMe]

Just got back from Blue the True!  Had a late start because of a bacon craving this morning.  I forgot how long it takes to cook a pack!  Arrived in the lower lot and parked near the main street express about 9:15.  Got about 10 or 11 laps in and called it a day. 

Took a ride up the comet to see the snowmaking progress.  Looks to me like paradise and freefall will need a solid 24-48 hours of snowmaking to open still but some decent progress had been made.  Will be back in the morning for what I'm sure will be JADIP.

Edited December 8, 2023 by DiMe

[mute1080]

39 minutes ago, JFskiDan said:

how did paradise look as far as snowmaking progress?

Took a gander from Homestretch and looked like only the shady half still had snow 😢 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

33 minutes ago, JFskiDan said:

Thats not exactly encouraging.  We need them to get done with that, so they can move onto Razors, so then after Razors they can move onto more trails that we can ski.  

In my opinion it’s about keeping existing terrain open…2-3” of rain coming later this weekend and a couple days of warmth so when it gets cold again they’ll have to resurface. 

[toast21602]

Nice seeing you all again this morning. Felt good to get some turns in! 

[AirheadD8]

Great day but a bit congested at times. I got cut off and made a quick turn to avoid a Pizza girl and cut off a boarder on upper vista. 
Started me wondering how much Ikon will affect the crowds this year?
My friend Paul chatted up and older woman on the 6 .  I didn’t hear whole conversation but turned away and cracked up when he said to her “You don’t look a day over 70” she laughed and said 67. 😳
She Ikon day tripped from Baltimore  🫤 

TBD 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

39 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said:

Great day but a bit congested at times. I got cut off and made a quick turn to avoid a Pizza girl and cut off a boarder on upper vista. 
Started me wondering how much Ikon will affect the crowds this year?
My friend Paul chatted up and older woman on the 6 .  I didn’t hear whole conversation but turned away and cracked up when he said to her “You don’t look a day over 70” she laughed and said 67. 😳
She Ikon day tripped from Baltimore  🫤 

TBD 

There will be more people cause of Ikon and I’m sure some camelback regulars have infiltrated Blue since they’re not open yet and I’m sure some Bear creek regulars.  I’ve been watching the Vista cam looking for Dirtwolf and Matt Edge..it’s chaotic and I heard the super summit safari six pack was down so everybody was taking the quad.  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

1 hour ago, AirheadD8 said:

Great day but a bit congested at times. I got cut off and made a quick turn to avoid a Pizza girl and cut off a boarder on upper vista. 
Started me wondering how much Ikon will affect the crowds this year?
My friend Paul chatted up and older woman on the 6 .  I didn’t hear whole conversation but turned away and cracked up when he said to her “You don’t look a day over 70” she laughed and said 67. 😳
She Ikon day tripped from Baltimore  🫤 

TBD 

Paul was close.  I usually guess ten years under just to be sure.  I got yelled at by an 85 year old yesterday…but she’s still my friend.  

[DiMe]

35 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. 

Sheeeesh, the morning shift was the way to go!!

[AirheadD8]

1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. 

I hope they registered the six warranty. 
You should volunteer to shuttle peeps up , how many can you fit in your Honda? 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

2 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said:

I hope they registered the six warranty. 
You should volunteer to shuttle peeps up , how many can you fit in your Honda? 

Who are you talking to?  

[AirheadD8]

1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Who are you talking to?  

I figured you were bored watching the cams . How big is your delivery truck? You could charge $ hauling disgruntled skiers up to top lodge. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

6 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said:

I figured you were bored watching the cams . How big is your delivery truck? You could charge $ hauling disgruntled skiers up to top lodge. 

More than 16 feet long in the bed cause that’s the biggest job we’ve done so far with this truck.  If everybody sits butt to nuts tobaggan style could prob fit 69 people or so.  Sheesh if a large Chrysler from the late 80s fits about 20 then yeah prob almost 70..charge $5 a pop you have tree fiddy.  And have only had one and a half drinks so far. 

[AirheadD8]

3 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

More than 16 feet long in the bed cause that’s the biggest job we’ve done so far with this truck.  If everybody sits butt to nuts tobaggan style could prob fit 69 people or so.  Sheesh if a large Chrysler from the late 80s fits about 20 then yeah prob almost 70..charge $5 a pop you have tree fiddy.  And have only had one and a half drinks so far. 

Just started, this one’s should go in the beer thread. Pretty can ! 

[saltyant]

2 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Photo courtesy of Dirtwolf. Wow and I thought it was crowded at 10. 

Blue is making bank tonight!! Leaving no money in the tables!! WTGAI it Blue, that's my boy !!

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

1 minute ago, saltyant said:

Blue is making bank tonight!! Leaving no money in the tables!! WTGAI it Blue, that's my boy !!

@saltyant are you excited to ski tomorrow??  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

4 minutes ago, AirheadD8 said:

Just started, this one’s should go in the beer thread. Pretty can ! 

This is my thread and I approve. Best sleeping pill ever!!!

[saltyant]

2 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

@saltyant are you excited to ski tomorrow??  

I skied 9:30 to 3 today with only a 15 minute break so I had my fun this weekend. Have a grate time