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Kissing Bridge - Updates

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SkierX
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Making this thread so updates can be tossed out at any point in the season on everything from park updates, to general conditions updates. Hopefully it will eventually get a sticky, eventually.

As for current updates. KB will be following the same opening plan as they did last year with snowmaking starting on Coal Chute and spreading from there. The snowmakers are setup on Coal Chute already.

Keep in mind they were open just a few days after HV last year before being shut down by the heat-wave that didn't stop. Hopefully we will see them get a quick opening this year too, complete with gaper dodging on a hectic Coal Chute!

I've got to admit that a box setup would help the congestion and tension of opening weekend on one trail as well.
Oct 30 2007 3:07PM
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SkierX
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Nope general storm. It's a big low that is going to blow up to a big Nor'Easter once it nears the coast. We'll see some lake effect on Friday.

Storm path for Sunday will really change the amount of snow we get. If it tracks to the west, it'll be a bigger storm, but we will see some snow either way.
Dec 12 2007 8:17AM
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xcjamie
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I just havent been on much lately but now that its ski season i am on more
Dec 12 2007 2:13PM
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Smuffy
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sounds like a pretty good forecast.
Dec 12 2007 4:40PM
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HVskier
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nice little shot of snow today, looks like a weekend storm is a good possibility.  Lets hope the storm tracks work out in our favor, should be a great weekend.
Dec 13 2007 11:34PM
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HVskier
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I know this is the kb forum but anybody skiing hv friday night?  Schussmeisters?
Dec 14 2007 12:02AM
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Smuffy
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i wont be going the hv.

but the snow was pretty good yesterday. (thursday) they had pretty good coverage and they should hopefully be able to open something else this weekend.
Dec 14 2007 10:22AM
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ISkiSwitch
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I'll be at Holiday tonight. If you see a kid in a green coat and grey pants, first year Invaders, possibly no poles, being all steezy and buttering around, that's me. Hah, scratch the steezy part, and add into the butters. I may also be around a snowboarder wearing all white...not sure yet.
Dec 14 2007 1:41PM
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ISkiSwitch
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Wait a second... you posted this at 10AM on friday... shouldn't you be in school?
Dec 14 2007 1:43PM
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Smuffy
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lol yes. we were in the library and i was done my research so i decided to come check out ns.
Dec 14 2007 7:56PM
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HVskier
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I saw you getting on mardi gras but lost you at the top.  Are you there often on wednesdays/fridays?
Dec 15 2007 6:03PM
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Neffer
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I might be at hv sometime soon on their college nights.  I have a black jacket, black bern baker, and teles.
Dec 15 2007 6:43PM
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ISkiSwitch
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Yes-ish, as much as I can... and I make excuses to ski. Probably not until this upcoming Friday though. Was I skiing with someone else at that point? The other Steve was there (not SkierX, in case SkierX in wondering) I was rippin' down Northwind all night basically. But yea, I'm pretty noticeable I think, I get a bit excited and bouncy while I ski.
Dec 16 2007 3:08AM
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ISkiSwitch
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I'm heading out today after work to the park, the guys at EA Action Sports promised my skis mounted by 5, so I will no longer be rocking Invaders, but Rossi Ghettos. Also, I'll be hitting less rails, I'll do the jump, and boxes, but I want to wait, until Sat, to hit rails... I dunno why, just cause, they're new, and I like them like that.
Dec 27 2007 12:15PM
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HVskier
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How are the new boards?  What would you be willing to sell your invaders for and what bindings are on them?
Dec 29 2007 7:19PM
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ISkiSwitch
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Pretty damn sick. I can actually carve now. With the Invaders, not sure if I want to sell or not... I want something for summer skiing, shitty spring day/ rock skiing, and maybe the occasional urban. But I'll have to think about it. I'm too emotionally attached.
Dec 30 2007 12:24AM
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HVskier
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cool, I'm the same way with old skis
Dec 30 2007 6:33PM
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troublemaker3
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it would be nice if they could take care of the giant mudhole just after people board the lift, i was skiing single yesterday and happened to get paired up with a little kid so they slowed the lift down, then the lift sped up and my tips tilted down and got sucked into the giant mudhole, i fell off and so did the kid. my brand new rampages are soaked in mud, my skiis were covered along with my pants. i was too pissed to do anything besides leave.

Jan 16 2008 8:49PM
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Smuffy
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yeah that thing was stupid. they did shovel now onto it later into the night.
Jan 16 2008 9:32PM
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SkierX
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So the main desk employees are clueless and very unhelpful, borderline rude.

I noticed that ACM made a note about telemark lessons available if advanced notice was given. I questioned the desk about telemark rentals being available, and the woman was rude, and unhelpful. Advised me to go to the rental shop and ask them. Seemed like she couldn't be bothered. It was around 1pm yesterday, and the area was very quiet.

Rubbed me the wrong way. Poor customer service. Least she could've done was offered to call the rental shop herself to get a straight answer.

I can deal with being treated marginally by a minimum wage ticket checker, but a front desk employee whose job is SOLEY customer service and to give a good first impression to customers.
Jan 18 2008 9:15AM
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Oldschoolpinhead
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Mr. X, your note has printed and hand delivered to the manager of the Ticket Centre. A dedicated customer service desk is something that we have wanted for years, who knows, perhaps someday. As to rentals, not available here, they are available at the Colden Ski Shop just down the road, K2 and Crispi, the stuff is only about two old and has been used very little, they may even be intrested in unloading some of it on the cheap. I have not been in contact with them this season but am sure they had them on hand ther last two seasons. Also, limited demo/rental tele gear can be had a Campus Wheelworks on Elmwood downtown and from Sean at the City Garage in E'Ville. Mike Kuzidlo (sp) is a PSIA cert telemark instructor who is available and the best suited to teach new teleskiers, if you have experience tele skiing and are looking advance to the "expert" catogory I can help you out. Mike is an excellent instructor. Campus wheelworks is running a Tele Tuesdays Club starting Jan 29th, 100.00 for 6 tuesday nights and one weekend ticket in March and two tele lessons. I hope this is helpful and apologize on behalf of KB for your bad experience the other night, unexcusable to be sure.
Jan 18 2008 11:27AM
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SkierX
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Thanks for the info on locations. I'll check out Colden. It was spur of the moment yesterday as I was going skiing with the fiance, and she's a beginner and I felt it would be a PERFECT time to learn something new myself.

I cna understand not knowing the answer yourself, but a little courtesy and making a phone call yourself to find the answer for a customer is not much, especially when it is a slow day, and quiet.

The woman I asked in the rental shop was helpful.

I don't wish for anyone to get in "trouble".
Jan 18 2008 11:32AM
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SkierX
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Who's ready to slay some powder tomorrow?

12-22 forecast by tomorrow evening for Glenwood, according to the most current NOAA forecast. Looks like KB will get the most snow out of anywhere locally.

Woooo.
Jan 19 2008 11:10AM
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Neffer
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Telemark is super fun, everybody should try it.  I just taught my first group of people today through my school, they all loved it too.

I am also super jealous of the snow coming there.  We just have cold, lots of cold.  No snow.
Jan 19 2008 7:04PM
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