New Snow – Resorts Opening with Powder!
The 2007/2008 Ski Season is kicking off much in the same manner last years ended. So far, we have had many surprises and plenty of fresh snow.
Right now we are talking about snow and mountains that are opening!
These Samoyeds are owned by Jake Webster and they love the snow at Jay Peak! photo taken 11/16
S.G. Note: Most of my North Country contacts are actually down in the Hub for the Ski Expo. I would imagine that if everyone was back at their mountains I would have more info and pictures then I could possibly use. That said, if you are interested in a resort that is not mentioned hit this LINK.
Snow Alert: Sugarloaf USA, ME
Got this report just this afternoon. The mountain in Maine is getting pounded with fresh snow.
SNOW = As of about 3:30 this afternoon (11/16) da Loaf has received about 10 inches of snow at 3000 feet. At the base (1700 feet) there is about 8 inches on the ground.
from Sugarloaf taken today
Mountain: Snowmaking has resumed and it is anticipated additional terrain will open tomorrow. Projecting to have about 1800 vertical feet of terrain with 3 lifts – check the website for updates.
Snow Alert: Jay Peak Resort, VT
The inbox was lit up from a friend up there and they are getting dumped on! It is snowing so hard that getting any landscape shots of the mountain is impossible.
SNOW = 4-6” yesterday + 6-10” so far today for a total of 10-16” with more in the forecast before morning.
Mountain: The slopes will be opening tomorrow (Saturday 11/17) with the Jet Triple chair on Stateside. Several trails should be open and others will be skiable (but you did not hear that form the S.G.) with the new snow. Snowmaking operations will continue through next week (as long as temps as good). Tramside is the goal for next weekend – check the website for updates.
from Accuweather.com
Other Resorts in the mix that are spinning the lifts this weekend and grabbing some fresh Pah-Pow! Everyone on this list is a Ski Guru best bet. They all plan on opening/operating this weekend (but make that call to double check before you make the drive). Stay Tuned, more should be coming soon. Here is the list as it currently stands.
Connecticut
Woodbury (??? Maybe, Bueller? - had to get this in, love the website)
Massachusetts
Jiminy Peak
Maine
Sunday River
New Hampshire
Attitash
Breton Woods
Waterville Valley
Vermont
Killington
Mount Snow
Okemo
Stowe
For more ski area information hit this LINK.
Go Skiing or go down to the Boston Ski Expo!
Old Man Winter is at the party early, he must have heard about the free drinks.
Keep thinking snow,
S.G.
Contributors
Eric Wilbur is a lifelong recreational skier who spends most of his winter and spring in the mountains of New England. He does not ski in jeans. You can read more of Eric's work here.
Heather Burke is an award winning ski journalist with over a decade of ski news coverage. As a former ski instructor and a ski parent, she knows the ski biz from the inside out. She and her family visit New England ski resorts, as well as the West and Canada, to report on the latest trends and their best family finds. Her husband Greg takes all the accompanying photos, and their work can be seen at www.familysktitrips.com and www.luxuryskitrips.com.
