Will they open? Or will they not?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Have you got a coin nearby? Pick it up and toss it in the air. Heads = some Vermont ski resorts will open on Saturday or Sunday. Tails = they won't.
At this point, it's really up to Mother Nature to deliver some consistent cold temperatures for snowmaking. There is also some noise about the potential for natural snowfall on Friday night. It will probably hit while I'm driving home from my family's holiday gathering, no doubt.
I've updated the list of opening dates at this blog post called "When do Vermont ski resorts open?" Best to check the resort Web sites to see what's happening at your favorite Vermont ski area.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Filed in: Alpine / downhill skiing, Fall & Early season
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1. Chris | Monday, November 30, 2009 at 05:01 PM
You are correct in your updated list of opening dates regarding Stowe. A buddy who is a ski instructor said they are to report for their first day of work this Friday the 4th. He jokes that no one will probably be taking a lesson because they only expect to have 2-3 runs open. I hear rumors of cold weather and snow 2nd week of December!
2. Chris | Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Well, its December 5th and I did not ski at Stowe yesterday. They really thought they were gonna open yesterday, but if you saw the condition of the slopes, it was sad. Plenty of snow on the upper third of the mountain, but almost nothing below that. The snow guns are working hard and I can only imagine they plan on pushing snow from the upper half to the lower half today and tonight and get one or two runs open for Sunday the 6th. At least thats what the stowe.com website says, trying to open on 12/6. I'll believe it when I'm actually riding a chair.