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Holiday Valley 16" !!!!!

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General_Ripper
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Anyone getting some early east cost pow on Tuesday.
Nov 16 2008 11:46PM
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fsscott
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lucky!
i'm still waitin for that beautiful white stuff!!!
Nov 16 2008 11:54PM
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skithesprings
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well, here in PA were getting a few inches tonight, the mtn is blowin like hell and i should be skiing by the weekend! im pumped, earliest start to any season as long as ive been skiing at my local mtn.
Nov 17 2008 12:03AM
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General_Ripper
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i hope holiday opens soon
Nov 17 2008 12:29AM
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creighton
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ill be there when im home for christmas!
Nov 17 2008 2:36AM
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eheath
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Snowfall this Season at Alta:

69"
Nov 17 2008 2:52AM
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greenman
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finally theres some snow at the valley
Nov 17 2008 7:36AM
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SkierX
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Some of you WNY guys better hike and get that snow...
Nov 17 2008 8:48AM
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Steazel
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At least someone on the ice coast is gettin some
Nov 17 2008 8:49AM
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heFF
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I believe this thread is pertaining to holiday valley new york, and east coast...so thankyou for the irrelevent post :)
Nov 17 2008 9:20AM
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SkierX
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Wow.

Holiday Valley reported 28 inches as of 8am.

You guys BETTER get out there and use it, even if they are too stubborn to turn the lifts.
Nov 17 2008 9:57AM
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Mr.O
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Well looks like the snow is here to stay for at least a while on the East Coast (finally) and we will get some skiing in over Thanksgiving.
Nov 17 2008 10:07AM
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MarkieR
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hahaha
Nov 17 2008 11:25AM
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Smuffy
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jea wny represent! i gots to get out there and ski some of that!
Nov 17 2008 11:30AM
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uni-corn
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They gonna be open for thanksgiving day week/weekend?
Nov 17 2008 11:35AM
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Smuffy
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their target day is december 7th i think. they are gonna have a thanksgiving rail jam though. its friday the 28th. im so pissed cause im gonna be outta town.
Nov 17 2008 11:39AM
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SkierX
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Click for larger image
Nov 17 2008 11:43AM
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General_Ripper
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that picture gave me wood. I wont be able to make it today bc I got bills tickets but Tuesday I'll be there ne one going?
Nov 17 2008 11:47AM
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uni-corn
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I love those hotel's!!!!


I am super pumped for some EC pow pow
Nov 17 2008 11:47AM
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Moses
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the taget day for HV according to their site is the 28th.  Oh and KB reported 2 in of snow!!! but they do have the guns set up
Nov 17 2008 12:22PM
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GhostfaceKillah
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i hate you. you have the option of either going to the BILLS MONDAY NIGHT GAME or shredding fresh snow at HV

I live 3 hours away at school so i wont be shredding HV until opening weekend (which is rumored to be US thanksgiving weekend)
Nov 17 2008 1:03PM
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MANDER
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yo greenman, we gotta hike this weekend if theres any left!
Nov 17 2008 1:19PM
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fragglemuffin
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im definitely gonna shred the wny pow after school today! my new lizzies are calling to me!
Nov 17 2008 1:25PM
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Smuffy
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yep. the watsons better be callin me too if theyre hiking.
Nov 17 2008 1:25PM
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eurotune2
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looks like they are on track for the 28th opening! ill be headin out the 30th when i get back to school! jea jea stoked

Nov 17 2008 1:30PM
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Twinjibber77
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Is HV gonna be opening tomorrow?

Because if so, school will be skipped tomorrow.

Nov 17 2008 1:35PM
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eurotune2
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pretty sure they are shooting for the 28th dawg
Nov 17 2008 1:51PM
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Twinjibber77
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lame.
that's what everyone is shootin' for.
Nov 17 2008 3:06PM
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T_orageskiier
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on the website they are saying there prob gonna shoot for an early opening. There planning on packing down a few trails possibly by tomorrow.
Nov 17 2008 3:11PM
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SkierX
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"Wow, 28" of snow and it's still coming. What a great way to start winter! This certainly opens the possibility of an early opening, but we'll know more later today or tomorrow.

The issue is that the ground is very warm and wet underneath and that lovely 28" packs down to about 6-8" with a very soggy bottom. Why do we pack it at all? The snow is so heavy, especially near the ground, that if you point your skis straight down the hill you don't move!

Plans are to pack a few slopes so that the incoming cold weather can chill down the ground (the thick snow insulates the ground and keeps it from freezing). We'll see what it all looks like on Tuesday and make a decision then. Keep checking back for updates and keep your fingers crossed!. "

Good for you guys! Hope they open up this weekend for you guys!
Nov 17 2008 3:13PM
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Smuffy
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that sounds like music to my ears... or more like music to my eyes i guess. whatever. its making me really happy.
Nov 17 2008 3:28PM
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SkierX
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Hey, you WNY guys deserve a break finally. They never hit their target date of the day after Thanksgiving, so its about time they get an early, right?

Hope it happens!
Nov 17 2008 3:29PM
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SlickRick.
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i just about nutted at that picture. cant wait for the 28th
Nov 17 2008 3:32PM
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creighton
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damn thats more than out west!
Nov 17 2008 3:43PM
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sykonaut
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just got dumped on here in NeOhio.
Nov 17 2008 5:25PM
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greenman
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yo if anyone goes up there befor this weekend tell me how it is because im gunna bust out the skis if its worth it
Nov 17 2008 8:11PM
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Dizzyskier
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Yodelor was being packed aruond sunset... not sure if anyone else caught it?
Nov 17 2008 11:49PM
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creighton
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i just want to ski the wall. lolz
Nov 18 2008 12:07AM
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SkierX
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GNAR
Nov 18 2008 12:22AM
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Colt45er
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SOOOO SICKKK!!! soo much gnar ready to be shredded. Anyone going up there thanksgiving weekend?

I have the details of when they are opening at home i will post them later.


Nov 18 2008 12:47PM
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SkierX
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I'll go ahead and spoil...

Holiday Valley is opening Thursday, the 20th.
Nov 18 2008 3:34PM
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Smuffy
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OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  IM GOIN CRAZY RIGHT NOW!!!!

theyre starting to make snow tonight too! this is the earliest anythings been open in wny for so long.
Nov 18 2008 4:19PM
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AmbushClothing
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Holiday Valley Resort to Open Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Holiday Valley’s President, Dennis Eshbaugh, announced today that the 2008-09 winter season will begin at 9 AM on Thursday, November 20. The 28” snowfall the resort received on Sunday/Monday coupled with good snowmaking temperatures will allow the resort to open a week earlier than the target date of November 28. This date is the third earliest opening in Holiday Valley’s 51 year history!

The Yodeler Quad Chairlift and 6 slopes will be open from 9 AM to 10 PM on Thursday. Skiers and snowboarders will be able to choose from one beginner trail, two intermediate trails and three expert trails. The resort expects to open additional lifts and slopes by the weekend.

Snowmaking operations will begin Tuesday evening and will operate as temperatures permit. Grooming has been underway since Monday to pack the snow and create a base.

According to Mr. Eshbaugh, “Sunday’s snowstorm and our early opening is a great way to start off the season. Our skiers and riders are really excited about the year. Despite the challenging economic atmosphere, we’ve seen strong pre-season sales. Our central location to many major metropolitan areas, the size of the resort and the charming Village of Ellicottville makes us a good value for families’ winter getaways this year.”

aint that just fabulous!!!

Nov 18 2008 4:37PM
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Smuffy
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it is! do you know if theyre gonna have any railz or jumps or anything up?
Nov 18 2008 4:40PM
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greenman
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yo we deff need to set somethin up
Nov 18 2008 6:00PM
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Twinjibber77
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No school thrusday.
Nov 18 2008 7:30PM
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Smuffy
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i got to skip school last year, but not this year. i might down at the valley thursday night though.
Nov 18 2008 8:15PM
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KooDellKah
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If the only lift open is Yodeler, then I'm gonna with no, they don't usually have any features in that area.

As greenman said tho, you can always make your own...
Nov 18 2008 10:17PM
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greenman
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yo if anyone goes up thursday or friday please tell me how it is cuz i cant get up there till this weekend
Nov 19 2008 3:08PM
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AmbushClothing
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Not this weekend. The snow guns are in position to begin the Ambush on the rail park. They will have something up in about a week or 2. Jumps they usually have them up late december/january. Last year the rain hit early, wet, grassy, n muddy... There jumps got messed real early, they lost half the size right off the bat. Hopefully this awesome weather will keep up for us all!

We will keep you updated with the park and such. Only the Yodler Lift will be open this weekend, with about 6 runs in that area. We will be shredding so holler, hope to see you guys there!!
Nov 20 2008 12:57PM
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Mac_Grey
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any clue on whether rails will be up for the weekend of the 29th and 30th?
Nov 20 2008 1:15PM
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