LaxSki

That is Awesome!!!

3 minutes ago, powderfreak said:

My dad turning 70 this year and still hunting the powder turns.  He's always been a guy that loved the ungroomed natural snow, but getting older so it becomes a bit tougher.

Over 30 years we've been enjoying powder mornings, as he started me at 3 years old on skis.

This makes more sense. I drive rt 9 past. Prospect Mtn through Woodford on the way to Mt Snow every other weekend in the winter. Woodford consistently have more Snow than Prospect base but not double.In fact to mix it up we come up through North Adams and drive past Mitch’s location which consistently has more Snow than Prospect base. Either way during these upslope events it is amazing to drive out of North Adams or Bennington and climb in elevation and see the dramatic increase in Snow Depths!!!

22 inches of upslope snow in Woodford Vt today.. Skiing is amazing now, let’s hope it stays around for awhile

20 minutes ago, BuildingScienceWx said:

VT

Keep us posted we’re at 2100’ in West Dover, VT but on LI. Brother sent video of snowy scene from his Kingswood condo development in West Dover

3 minutes ago, LaxSki said:

Pictures at our place at 2100’ in S.VT March 2018. Front window and back deck both on 2nd story

17 hours ago, ORH_wxman said:

I haven’t skied Bromley so it’s nice to hear some feedback on it. I love old school New England trails narrowly cut into the trees. S VT definitely has some nice options.

I would not be afraid of it from PhineasC’s perspective of looking for a place there. But yeah, heed the advice of making sure you clear 1500 feet since snowfall on location is a big factor. Luckily there’s a ton of options above that elevation as me and powderfreak discussed further upthread. 

Pictures at our place at 2100’ in S.VT March 2018. Front window and back deck both on 2nd story

7 minutes ago, ORH_wxman said:

I’ve always loved driving through S VT. I don’t do it often at all but each time I’m reminded how nice it is there. If I was looking for a place there, a big pro is I’d really love having the backup option of Magic Mountain during peak days where Stratton or Mount Snow are overcrowded. Or Bromley if you are more family-oriented with less gnarly ambitions.

 

20 years ago I thought we needed to go further north ( Killington) but I’m glad we settled on S.Vt .. Saves us an 1 1/2 hours each way more Sunday skiing. It is also nice to have decent choices for Skiing close by. Mostly ski Mt Snow as our condo has a ski-home trail from the mountain located at around 2100’ so it’s hard to get in the car and drive to another area. I also like the fact that I know the mountain well and can avoid crowds even on the busiest days. Local knowledge also keeps you in the know as to  where the best Snow is based on type of storm wind direction and time of year

On 4/5/2020 at 1:28 PM, wxmanmitch said:

Thanks, I did find the lot in question in Searsburg. 256 acres for $229K.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/245-Route-8_Searsburg_VT_05363_M99787-41776?view=qv

We drive this road every other weekend on our way to our place at Mt Snow. The road is a steady climb to 2500’ and has incredible Snowbanks even in crappy winters. We’ve owned up there for 20 years and love the area , far enough so you feel like your away from it all but still close enough to restaurants, shopping and Bennington Hospital.. Some years stand out Snowfall wise March 18’, Feb 10’, Feb15’, Dec 02’ but March 2001 was beyond insane!!!! Great location year round and the Foliage in early October is World -Class...

2 hours ago, Sugarloaf1989 said:

I'm digitizing my old photos. If you guys want a laugh, this is Kitzbuhel Austria in April of 1987. It's me, my uncle and my brother. My how fashion and skis have changed.

It sure has.. I think I see 2 pair of rear entry boots

21 minutes ago, Sugarloaf1989 said:

Didn't say you couldn't, just strange and it's not like our snow fall is similar.

9 minutes ago, Sugarloaf1989 said:

Formerly from NYC and Lake Grove. I moved to N. Connecticut partially to be closer to skiing regions.

From Northport LI  travel to Mt Snow every other weekend. Enfield is about halfway if we choose 95 to 91 Would love to be closer to the Mountains from November- April

I’m from Long Island but have a place in Southern Vermont, hence the interest in New England Snowfall

incredible November Snow. Very little in Bennington to a Feet up Rt 9 in Woodford Vt. This is our deck at 2100’ on Mt Snow

4 minutes ago, PowderBeard said:

Hopefully the wind doesn't turn the bubbles into kites.

Can definitely see it starting as snow at that elevation.

4 minutes ago, PowderBeard said:

Hopefully the wind doesn't turn the bubbles into kites.

Can definitely see it starting as snow at that elevation.

At the very least it will be an interesting weather day for the opening day of the Ski Season in October no less!!

6 hours ago, wxmanmitch said:

Although it's still clown range for the 3-km NAM, the distinct possibility is there for an isothermal wind driven blue bomb here on Saturday morning before the warmth comes in and flips it to cold rain Saturday afternoon. Maybe I can test out the new snow blower???

I hope so I’ll be just north of you Skiing at Mt Snow. Maybe we can stay mostly Snow until afternoon !!!

19 minutes ago, mreaves said:

It does pretty well. I don’t have #’s just times I’ve been down there. You’re going to do well at 1800’ just about anywhere in VT. 

28 minutes ago, redbanknjandbigbasslakepa said:

I just bought a cabin in Wardsboro VT between Mt. Snow and Stratton. 1,800’. Aside from the skiing, anyone familiar with that area and general climate for snow and how well the area does. 

Our place is at 2100 ft on the south side of Mt Snow.  The area does well for Snow from coastal storms as you are in southern Vt and at times we get in on surprise upslope snows.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Mt Snow is open by next Friday and the Skiing will be good as it was last year on opening day. I’ll be there and spend some money on food and a beer or 2. It is well worth it for these areas to open early because the money starts to come in.

Killington will remain open for the season. The forecast this week will provide plenty more Snowmaking opportunities and the snow that is made can survive the above freezing temps much better than an early season Natural Snowfall.

15 hours ago, CoastalWx said:

Does Killington make out when the snow they make is gone in a week?

20 year Mt Snow passholder here will post some also