stu Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Hey if the mountain stays open til April we can do a Tuckermans party. Hike up the side of the trail, cheer at any one who falls down, and pretend that we are really in the mountains earning our turns. Quote
sexkitten Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Knowing BC they'll raise ticket prices for spring. I like BC, but they gouge as much as possible. I know, I know, that new lodge was expensive. Quote
poconoceancity Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) Knowing BC they'll raise ticket prices for spring. I like BC, but they gouge as much as possible. I know, I know, that new lodge was expensive. They are not as bad as CB...The first day of the season they were charging full price, while Blue was selling discounted tickets with more terrain open. They will not offer a discouted ticket near the end, $123 for a march pass, I wonder how many of them were sold. Edited March 10, 2006 by poconoceancity Quote
skimom Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) BC's specials are pretty good. Between Men's day, Women's day and Club night, we can afford frequent trips out to "Challenge the Polar Bear." It'd be tough without them. Edited March 9, 2006 by skimom Quote
skidude Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Knowing BC they'll raise ticket prices for spring. I like BC, but they gouge as much as possible. I know, I know, that new lodge was expensive. It costs me all of $12 to ski a night at Bear when I go. I don't see them gouging the prices up. Quote
snorovr Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Or you could just go to Tuckermans for real? There has been a bunch of talk this year of local mountains staying open till April, pond skimming, people skiing naked, etc... Sounds like a fun end of season. Heard today that Im goin to Whistler in June. Maybe my summer will only be three months this year... Quote
Papasteeze Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Heard today that Im goin to Whistler in June. haha.. youre going with the race team.. Quote
skimom Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 This topic has been hijacked: Anyone know how long BC plans to stay open? I thought their base was great this week, but I'm hearing "ifs" about next week... I'm not ready to hear ifs yet... Quote
Papasteeze Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 (edited) Mark said he is going to make a run at staying open as long as possible last night. but mom........ it's for park features Edited March 10, 2006 by Papasteeze Quote
skimom Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 Mark said he is going to make a run at staying open as long as possible last night. but mom........ it's for park features What's the prognosis on NASTAR? Quote
Papasteeze Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 What's the prognosis on NASTAR? Fred said last night that with conditions permitting that they will run next week. Quote
skimom Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 Pops, let's find a giant heat-extractor for the Polar Bear. Quote
righthandedlefty Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 sadly after looking @ this info- http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/USP...pnav_undeclared , I suddenly feel sick and almost want to go throw up. This weather is a sin ...adam... Quote
Margaritaville Skier Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 This topic has been hijacked: Anyone know how long BC plans to stay open? I thought their base was great this week, but I'm hearing "ifs" about next week... I'm not ready to hear ifs yet... Got to love your posts Skimom. You made my day. Where do you find these great animations? P.S. I had that same feeling my last day up north. Quote
jveix33 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 haha yeah that's a funny picture. This weather sucks, I hope it changes so bear can try and stay open. I need to get up there at least one more time before the season ends. Quote
Zonked Posted March 12, 2006 Report Posted March 12, 2006 I was there this afternoon for a couple of hours teachin my friend to ski. It was extremely nice weather-long sleeve shirt + tshirt and was perfectly fine all evening. The snow was a little slushy but I had a blast working on carving. Hopefully I'll be back up there sunday the 19th. We'll see how the snow holds up till then Quote
Papasteeze Posted March 13, 2006 Report Posted March 13, 2006 I was there this afternoon for a couple of hours teachin my friend to ski. It was extremely nice weather-long sleeve shirt + tshirt and was perfectly fine all evening. The snow was a little slushy but I had a blast working on carving. Hopefully I'll be back up there sunday the 19th. We'll see how the snow holds up till then We must have just missed you! there is snow - albiet they got hurt this weekend, as did everyone........... and I heard plans to freshen up the conditions if the temps drop low enough at the end of this week. Quote
beachiegirl2ski Posted March 13, 2006 Report Posted March 13, 2006 I heard plans to freshen up the conditions if the temps drop low enough at the end of this week. YES Quote
righthandedlefty Posted March 14, 2006 Report Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) Yeah,it looks like after tomorrow night(tues) the low @ night will be below 35 all the way through next tues. I'd love to see them blow snow @least one more time. Although I've heard talks that they will only blow on night if they do.... I went up today to ride for a lil while before class w/ my girl and we did one run and gave up. The "snow" was ubber slow and pretty slushy/watery so we just hung out w/ quad lifties till 4 then went to class. ...adam... Edited March 14, 2006 by righthandedlefty Quote
burton71 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Posted March 15, 2006 Yeah,it looks like after tomorrow night(tues) the low @ night will be below 35 all the way through next tues. I'd love to see them blow snow @least one more time. Although I've heard talks that they will only blow on night if they do.... I went up today to ride for a lil while before class w/ my girl and we did one run and gave up. The "snow" was ubber slow and pretty slushy/watery so we just hung out w/ quad lifties till 4 then went to class. ...adam... Yeah we need an update from some of the BC people. Temps for the next 10 days look solid for a good freshening up of snow. Quote
BC-Mark Posted March 15, 2006 Report Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) We had every intention of staying open weeknights and full weekend hours as long as the conditions allowed, ideally into mid-april. The hot weather lately destroyed those hopes. Once the ground thaws and the snow starts to melt rapidly you end up with lots of water flowing under the snow so it is melting from both sides. We spent 2 hours yesterday discussing the upcoming snowmaking opportunities and, best case scenario, we would be able to make just under 15 acre feet of snow. That translates into less than 8" over the terrain we hoped to keep open. With the snow acting as an insulator for the thawed ground/flowing water it wouldn't last long enough to pay for the snowmaking expense. Let's hope that we have a colder winter next year so we can stockpile more snow on the parks and we can make it into April. Edited March 15, 2006 by BC-Mark Quote
Cadillac Posted March 15, 2006 Report Posted March 15, 2006 if the mt stays open to april! The snow, if there is any will be horrible and all everbody will do is bitch Quote
Shadows Posted March 15, 2006 Report Posted March 15, 2006 any plans for another rail jam? i may actually do the next one Quote
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