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Completely, agree. I don't believe it is from a lack of trying and trying to communicate that would be great. @PhineasC everywhere is definitely trying to expand and spread folks out as as more terrain = more lifts = less lines/frustration. That said I could definitely see some places not over-extending like why would Killington bother to blow on South Ridge or try to get Skyeship 1 area going or Pico blowing on Little Pico or Outpost area. I was actually surprised to see Cannon pounding Mittersill area but they may need it given their layout, Cannonball Quad's notorious windholds, and no Tram. I would bet some trails not getting their usual love to make it into the warmer months (e.g., Superstar at K, White Heat at the Rivah, Stein's at Bush, Front 5 at Cannon, Tali at Magic, Bear Trap/North Ridge at Mount Snow).

I'm jonesing to get some lift turns in but I read some comments mountain FB pages and I snap back to reality. Just checked the cam at MRG and the double line is backed to the lodge lol. Cannon might be worth it with the Front 5 open or burn a day at Catamount. Sugarbush seems to have the best terrain open around which is a bit surprising. Side note, friends with a place at Attitash have got passes to Cranmore now since it and Wildcat are so bad. 40-60 minute waits at Attitash with a couple routes down, lines not as bad at Wildcat but limited terrain.

Since Chara is signing with the Capitals I am fully invested in this to serve as a nice distraction.

Decent shift in the right direction, no? Looks like less moisture to start with though vs. 0z.

Shame it is looking pretty starved for moisture.

Euro wants to start western and central Mass with a short little thump Saturday for a couple inches. Alright...alright...alright. That Rt2 corridor could grab 2-4" before the change.

Yea, widespread sleet and glaze across Mass/CT.

Trying to remember reggie has not found a nut in a few years. Wouldn't even mind a sleetfest at this point.

Looking similar through 63.

Other than the NAM 3km and its typical "throw all the moisture" deal on a NW flow, other models are really limiting the moisture for Mon/Tues. I could see some 2-4" spots from K north.

Damn, yea it looked it on the webcam. Line for Sunbowl was heading up Wingding. Looks like a lot of folks are out there today before the melt. Heard Huntah is a complete ___show too.

Meanwhile. I found some size 15 boots. Can you tell we have a toddler in the house? Just noticed the dog bowls in background. Ordered December 7th, 2nd day air, finally arrived today. She can actually walk in them versus the smallest I could previously find in 16.5

They have an updated system, tons of water, and a base at 2000'. As I mentioned earlier, there were years they were running top-to-bottom before Sunday River and Killington in October/early November under Peaks. I would bet there will be some condos for sale at both after this year and Cannon will have a big jump in season pass sales. Absolutely shame, aside from DJ's at Cannon, Wildcat has the best lift-served terrain in NH.

Right? They haven't even opened the Flyer or any woods this year. MRG has only had the Practice Slope open. No Castlerock at Sugarbush or Madonna at Smuggs. When is the last time that happened in a December? Wildcat is essentially one way down from the summit. They all typically get close to 100% open for a weekend or two before a melt-down at the end of the month.

2" new. 20.25" for the season.

There is one stump towards skier's left on Jug that gets me and made me a Marker binding fan. Twice I smoked it, ski got stuck, and released. And that was on a front DIN of 11, lucky both times. I ski on the right side now lol.

They have been all over the place. First it was 2', then 3', then 4', then 30", then 38", now back to 4', depends which of their social media pages you look at. Either way, an awesome start. The 40+ at Okemo was too much for them. Lines were epically long with only 1 lift running most of Thursday, lots of pissed off pass holders and ticket buyers.

Is BEast trail report legit? I know you and many others mentioned skiing just about everything but this morning they had 7 trails open. They have always had that issue though lol

Got it, thanks. Did you get to Catamount? Kind of curious about those new trails. I remember Off Stage being a pretty fun little bump run to finish off your legs. Reminded me of these. I was probably 12 in these pics, was after a 2-3' dump in the early 2000s. Some amazing memories with @MBRI Off Stage In the process of sliding 100' down Catapult and ending at the old fence that was at the top of Catamount Chair.

Is this the back past the zip lines? Did that once before. Was unaware of the walk back down E and East Hawley Rds.

Got in the range today after reading the Thunderbolt Runner's FB page this morning. About 10-12" of coverage, did 2 laps down some intermediate open trees and once trip down a switchback fire road. Both are pretty rock and room/stump free. Forgot how hard it was trekking up in fresh. Been cold enough it is still super soft. If there are any Kinco's fans, their new "ski glove" is way too warm. I'll stick to my others until it's about -50 lol

Well schools might be out...

Oh that is fantastic to hear. Was bummed to see those reports from Greylock area. Might have to give it a go ASAP.

Ragged has a weird uphill policy if I remember correctly. Like 8:30am-2:30pm.

Crotched has a great uphill policy - or at least they used to. West Ledges probably are not ready but the stuff past Jupiter's and some of the old east trails are probably G2G. Easy skin up too.