Damage report Scotty??

**djd66** · 01-25-2010, 11:04 PM

It was like a hurricane down here in Mass today with wind+rain=major snow loss. What are things looking like up on the hill???

**castlerock** · 01-26-2010, 06:58 AM

There is still snow on the ground in the woods at the base. Snow banks are dirty.

**summitchallenger** · 01-26-2010, 08:23 AM

Here's the latest...apparently grooming is going on right now.

Tuesday, January 26th at 8:14 AM
Well, I am happy to report we have better news! The rain stopped last night, and the temps have dropped. What this means for you is: Because we have a lot of snow already for a base on the mountain (thanks, and many 'High 5's' to our snow makers...) our grooming teams will be out in full force taming the wild surfaces yesterday's precipitation left us with (Many 'High 5's' to them, as well!). Grooming will proceed as the day progresses; working from the Gate House chair lift side of Lincoln Peak southward...I can see the corduroy shaping up already!

Think snow! And don't forget to keep doing those snow dances! If you don’t know what those are, be sure to check out the SugarTube™ video section of our website.

FOR TODAY:
111 trails; 12 lifts are scheduled. We can expect Frozen Granular and Loose Granular snow conditions today, but please check our snow report updates throughout the day, or call 583-SNOW (7669), and we'll keep you informed about the most current mountain conditions. There may still be a thin spot or two on our natural snow trails, however, so be sure to ask for a trail report at Guest Services, or ask one of our friendly Sugarbush Ambassadors, in the blue coats, where the trails with the most snow and best runs are.

PATROL'S PICKS:
Spring Fling at Lincoln Peak; Elbow at Mt. Ellen.
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**boze** · 01-26-2010, 09:02 AM

Was mostly a light drizzle through noon Monday when we packed it in. Low winds at base, not sure at summit. Seems like we dodged a large bullet. Snow dance shoes on & music at full power...let's give her all we got, Captain....

**castlerock** · 01-26-2010, 11:11 AM

As I drove past South this morning (should have taken a photo) all the natural snow trails are "swiss cheese" with dirt patches. I doubt they'll open (Steins, Moonshine, etc). Spring fling had complete cover, Lower grinder looked good with just a patch of brown or two. So at least at South, down low, it is snow-making only.

**Hawk** · 01-26-2010, 02:08 PM

...........the radar is showing moderate upslope snow right now. Hope it adds up...

**John Walden** · 01-26-2010, 02:48 PM

We need more than upslope; we need a serious dump!

**vonski** · 01-26-2010, 03:09 PM

here is quote from an old face on Skimrv. Thanks BMM if ur lurking!

Mt. Ellen held up better than I expected, in terms of depth. Everything is still open, except the park. Not too many large bare spots on Cliffs even. There are sketchy spots on the hill, but we'll piece it back together. I'll know the "plan" for the week soon, and will share what I am able. Good news is, it looks like we're going to be getting some upslope snow over the next 72 hours, so that will help significantly. I wasn't out on the mountain today (just drove up to the shop), but I'm guessing the snow is variable, frozen granular + chunks, etc. I'll probably be on snow in some form or another tomorrow (either on skis, or in a cat), and can update further.

**Lostone** · 01-26-2010, 03:58 PM

Overwhelming consensus from the mountain was that the groomers did a fantastic job. Had Gatehouse ready when we opened. Bravo took a few more hours, but when it opened, it did so to rave reviews.

Only one set of unhappy customers, and they said it had poured each of their last two trips. I suggested they go somewhere else.

Mini-blizzard happening, now. We need a lot more!

**gone.skiing** · 01-26-2010, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Lostone

Bravo took a few more hours, but when it opened, it did so to rave reviews.

I am sure they did a great job given the conditions, but rave reviews... Please...

**summitchallenger** · 01-26-2010, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by gone.skiing

Originally Posted by Lostone

Bravo took a few more hours, but when it opened, it did so to rave reviews.

I am sure they did a great job given the conditions, but rave reviews... Please...

People are thankful. What's wrong with that? Better than the skiing that I did not do today...

**summitchallenger** · 01-26-2010, 04:11 PM

So much for the rumors that "snowmaking was over at Mount Ellen." From a reliable source:

Snowmaking recovery efforts at Mt. Ellen are starting now, and will be focused on Rim Run, Elbow, Midflats/Follies initially. I'll update more later.

**gone.skiing** · 01-26-2010, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by summitchallenger

People are thankful. What's wrong with that? Better than the skiing that I did not do today...

Nothing, like I said I am sure the mountain is doing the best they can.

**Lostone** · 01-26-2010, 05:38 PM

I spoke to over 100 of the people that were here. Most saw what happened, yesterday. All saw what was under them. All saw what was around them. Most had expectations (and fears) of what they would find. Most raved at the condition of the work the groomers had done.

Your mileage may vary.