Smellytele 125 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 K has a portable shack setup that sells food and beer at the bottom of the north ridge triple. you have to stay in a little corral to drink. I just bring my own and drink at the top of the triple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WJenness 86 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Sunday River starting to make some noise on Social Media: I would think that indicates that they're going to make a serious run this week. Wax 'em up folks. -w Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benski 40 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 48 minutes ago, WJenness said: Sunday River starting to make some noise on Social Media: I would think that indicates that they're going to make a serious run this week. Wax 'em up folks. -w I don't think anyone Killington and Sunday River will open by Sunday if not Saturday. Maybe one can pull off Friday afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puck it 200 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 29 minutes ago, Benski said: I don't think anyone Killington and Sunday River will open by Sunday if not Saturday. Maybe one can pull off Friday afternoon. Scotty talk. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WJenness 86 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Benski said: I don't think anyone Killington and Sunday River will open by Sunday if not Saturday. Maybe one can pull off Friday afternoon. I think I get what you're going for here, and I agree. But there's a difference between 'going for it' and 'turning the social media team loose to tease it'... That was my only point. -w Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benski 40 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 I meant it seems clear both K and Sunday River will open by Sunday, and will probably open Saturday. I could believe one pulls off Friday afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbedle 2 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 I don't see Killington making this weekend at all. Their guns are turned off now and only have tonight through tomorrow before it warms up Friday and Saturday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weatherman 479 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 It's happening! I spy snowmakers at Wildcat, with some natural snow to grace the scene. And the temperatures are approaching freezing at the upper mountain pumphouse. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MimersG 28 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 18 minutes ago, Weatherman said: It's happening! I spy snowmakers at Wildcat, with some natural snow to grace the scene. And the temperatures are approaching freezing at the upper mountain pumphouse. I saw that too, It would be really really nice if Wildcat opened this early. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weatherman 479 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 37 minutes ago, MimersG said: I saw that too, It would be really really nice if Wildcat opened this early. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jully 67 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 I love ridiculously silly little promo videos like this. Wildcat takes a lot longer than SR and K to open up. They won't be in play this weekend or anything, but barring a large warm up, early Nov could be a possibility. They were November 7th or 9th a few years back, would love to see that again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jully 67 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Benski said: I meant it seems clear both K and Sunday River will open by Sunday, and will probably open Saturday. I could believe one pulls off Friday afternoon. I'm leaving for the midwest Saturday night... so Sunday is almost guaranteed. I'm really hoping for Saturday at SR... not sure I'd do opening day for the public at K. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MimersG 28 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Guns are back on at Killington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smellytele 125 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) K: Winter starts when The Beast says so and we say it starts Friday! Our heroic snowmaking team has been working hard in the North Ridge area, and we’re pleased to announce that the first turns in Eastern North America will be made by our Season Pass and Express Card holders on Friday, October 19. The K-1 Express Gondola will begin loading at 10:00 a.m. with the last ride up available at 3:00 p.m. Skiers and riders will walk down the Peak Walkway to access open terrain in the North Ridge Area before heading back up the Peak Walkway to download the K-1 Express Gondola. The last run down Rime will be at 3:30 p.m. The Snowshed Sales Center will be open for RFID ONE PASS pick up Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; or Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. K-1 Guest Services will be open 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday but due to limited processing stations we recommend ONE PASSES be picked up at Snowshed. Season Pass and Express Card holders will be treated to a free lunch at either the K-1 Lodge, Peak Lodge or Dog Sled on Friday. Additionally, pass holders will be treated to a complimentary opening day gift while supplies last. We will be open to the general public beginning Saturday, October 20. The K-1 Express Gondola will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. daily with the last ride up available at 3:00 p.m. Skiers and riders will walk down the Peak Walkway to access open terrain in the North Ridge Area before heading back up the Peak Walkway to download the K-1 Express Gondola. The last run down Rime will be at 3:30 p.m. Additional Details: Lift ticket rates beginning Saturday will be $59 for adults (19-64); $45 for youth (7-18); and $50 for seniors (65-79). Ages 6 & under and 80 & over ski free. All lift tickets must be loaded onto a ONE PASS, our RFID card, which are available for $5 but may be reloaded for future visits. Edited October 17, 2018 by Smellytele 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newpylong 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 6 hours ago, mbedle said: I don't see Killington making this weekend at all. Their guns are turned off now and only have tonight through tomorrow before it warms up Friday and Saturday. Guns are back on and they have a solid 36 hrs until they will need to shutdown again. That's with a really good wet bulb too for October. It's in the bag for Friday. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infinite Dreams 190 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 I don't see Killington making this weekend at all. Their guns are turned off now and only have tonight through tomorrow before it warms up Friday and Saturday. That was a swing and a miss! Sent from my XT1650 using Northeast Mountain Sports mobile app 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jully 67 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Opening at 10am, what are odds Sunday River tries to open at 9am like they did a few years ago to "beat" K? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonballer 476 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Hats off to K!! It's not the kind of skiing I'd personally go out of my way for, but it sure does turn the stoke meter to 11!! It was 80 a week ago and now the season is legitimately here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puck it 200 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 11 hours ago, Cannonballer said: Hats off to K!! It's not the kind of skiing I'd personally go out of my way for, but it sure does turn the stoke meter to 11!! It was 80 a week ago and now the season is legitimately here. I may miss it since I have an appt in the morning for mortgage signing. it is free for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newpylong 10 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 12 hours ago, Jully said: Opening at 10am, what are odds Sunday River tries to open at 9am like they did a few years ago to "beat" K? Odds are high. Then K will spin the lifts at 2 PM this afternoon lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonballer 476 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 Opening at 10am, what are odds Sunday River tries to open at 9am like they did a few years ago to "beat" K?If they both open at the same time I give SR the 'win' anyway since they aren't just for passholders. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WJenness 86 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 I was just watching the North Ridge cam on the Killington site. Props to these two snowboarders who seem like they were the first non-ski patrol folks to make some turns on reason this morning. Happy Skiing and Riding season, everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbedle 2 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 7:55 PM, Infinite Dreams said: That was a swing and a miss! Sent from my XT1650 using Northeast Mountain Sports mobile app LOL - it was big one... Threw my shoulder out on that one... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MimersG 28 Report post Posted October 21, 2018 Mountains Open Full time = Killington Mountains Open Weekends= Sunday River Mountains making Snow but not open yet Wildcat Mount Snow I think that's it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infinite Dreams 190 Report post Posted October 21, 2018 Mountains Open Full time = Killington Mountains Open Weekends= Sunday River Mountains making Snow but not open yet Wildcat Mount Snow I think that's it? Mount Snow wasSent from my XT1650 using Northeast Mountain Sports mobile app Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
