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Thanksgiving PA skiing

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hanksy
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I know it all depends on conditions, but what resorts usually open over Thanksgiving break? I know Wisp usually does, as does BB. I even remember Roundtop opening Black Friday two years ago. So close to winter!
Nov 15 2010 1:54PM
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mason-
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i am praying something will be open black friday. i need to ski.
Nov 15 2010 4:02PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Forecast not looking so hot, or rather, a little too hot right now. I'll be surprised if anything in PA is open in november.
Nov 16 2010 9:04AM
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cmo
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agreed this weather pattern sucks...the jet stream wont fucking dip
Nov 16 2010 6:52PM
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Drew.C
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In another thread it said big boulder will open black friday! Any word on 7springs, blue mountain, or anything else in PA or the surrounding area?
Nov 17 2010 8:43PM
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jdilla
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Wouldn't count on it. It's happened in recent years but those were flukes. If you want tday skiing go to vt.
Nov 17 2010 9:50PM
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Ski_Unit_19
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im thinking its getting about time for a sacrifice to ullr
Nov 17 2010 10:49PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Amen, I've got some trash stix. Old ass straight skis that are blown apart at the front should do the trick. Just need to find a spot for a bonfire.
Nov 18 2010 7:56AM
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T.L.
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I tired to get the waking winter party back at bear but it was a no go. Last time there was a sacrificial fire & ice cube donations for our ponds.
Nov 18 2010 5:10PM
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mason-
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ok it looks like bear and blue could possibly start blowing thanksgiving/black friday

i cannot wait
Nov 20 2010 9:40PM
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*simba*
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If no mountains are open by then, everyone should go to the T-Day jam at Park 1260 on Sunday the 28th.



Nov 21 2010 9:39AM
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technique.
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snowshoe is trying to open on wednesday!

if its open there are gonna be a bunch of skiers from springs
Nov 22 2010 9:53AM
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technique.
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dub post.

i know its kinda far and expensive for an early season pass. but at this point, im that desperate haha
Nov 22 2010 9:54AM
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matt.rad
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... and it's been cancelled. it's 70 right now in pittsburgh, fuck.
Nov 22 2010 4:20PM
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*simba*
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From Facebook:
big boulder PARK
stay tuned... we will have some info on snowmaking gameplan tomorrow
Nov 22 2010 4:47PM
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mason-
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A GIFT FROM THE HEAVENS

thank you so much for posting this
Nov 22 2010 5:51PM
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sip166
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i saw this. now my keyboard is sticky
Nov 22 2010 10:18PM
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mackinnon
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it was 70 degrees in ligonier yesterday...get me out of here and back to colorado
Nov 24 2010 1:09AM
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FreeBallin
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into the 20's overnight this weekend in the burgh, is that a sign?

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USPA1467

Nov 24 2010 9:27AM
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technique.
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sounds like some wishful thinking. fuck this weather.
Nov 24 2010 9:56AM
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mackinnon
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NOAA is definitely the most reliable weather site (its the government run one, my dad uses it on his boat in AK) and is almost always spot on out in CO

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Pittsburgh&state=PA&site=PBZ&textField1=40.4392&textField2=-79.9767&e=0

not looking so hot for skiing around here though this week
Nov 24 2010 11:44AM
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T.L.
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I could see most PA resorts at least testing their guns out & getting people hyped up. 
Nov 24 2010 2:53PM
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FreeBallin
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ah..atleast its cold enough to hold the snow for an ice rink snow sess? haha
Nov 24 2010 3:36PM
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*simba*
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Speaking of ice rink snow sesh

In Hanover township, by Bethlehem this Saturday, we'll be doing a rail jam at the Community center.

We've got a plethora of boxes/rails, so come at noon and "jib it up"
Nov 24 2010 7:45PM
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*simba*
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Who else woke up to this today?
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Nov 25 2010 10:17AM
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FreeBallin
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7 springs got a dusting
Nov 25 2010 11:20AM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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More than that actually, but not by much. pics tomorrow when I'm fat and full of gravy.
Nov 25 2010 11:43AM
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kootenayklaus
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Holy fuck. I live in Altoona and we still have not gotten first snow.
Nov 25 2010 1:03PM
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*simba*
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Nov 25 2010 1:25PM
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technique.
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thats enough for a turkey day jib sesh.
the jealousy is overwhelming
Nov 25 2010 2:22PM
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*simba*
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I set up my dub barrel today and had a short sesh.
The snow is really light, so it took me forever to build the lip to the needed height.
it was super fun though.
Nov 25 2010 7:16PM
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Masties
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Camelback is blowing snow tonight!


Lets hope some other resorts will blow some tonight to..
Nov 26 2010 5:16PM
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*simba*
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Witnessed first powered snowgun at bb!
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    From a BB team member on FB.
Nov 26 2010 9:31PM
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Masties
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Now when the hell does blue start blowing?
Nov 26 2010 10:00PM
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thesheik
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Nov 26 2010 10:25PM
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thesheik
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Nov 26 2010 10:30PM
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technique.
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idk bout all that, but 7 Springs started today. well atleast enough for the pre-jib. not really thanksjibbing news, but good news nonetheless
Nov 27 2010 1:55AM
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jdilla
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blue is a bit further south than bb and cbk, little bit warmer. temps still look good though. im worried about monday-wednesday though, they're calling for rain and high temps...chances are they'll be leaving whatever snow they make in piles to make an attempt at keeping through the few days of warmth/rain so that'll probably be a no go for an opening this weekend. probably wont be able to groom anything out without losing most of the base....shits expensive, my guess is these places won't run the risk of losing all the snow. could be wrong though...I hope this warm spell is some bullshit lets pray for some solid temps!
Nov 27 2010 2:28AM
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FreeBallin
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they said skiers wont be able to ride during pre-jib weekend.....although I am sure some will get some hits in
Nov 27 2010 6:07AM
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Masties
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blue made snow last night thank god.

Nov 27 2010 11:02AM
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*simba*
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Just got back from blue and they were blowing, but they said after today, they'll just be blowing at night.
Nov 27 2010 12:11PM
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jdilla
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me too I went up for my pass...looks like they were blowing on challenge last night, nice to see some white. after this weeks warm hump we should be alllllll good for ski season
Nov 27 2010 4:11PM
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*simba*
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I realllly hope so.
Nov 27 2010 5:35PM
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*simba*
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Dub post, but I walked up mainstreet today, and it was definitely skiable to a point.

Maybe someone would be up to dragging a pvc dub barrel up there with me and seshing it up.
Nov 27 2010 5:36PM
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jdilla
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Ski patrol would have a fucking shit fit....pass clipped before the lifts even turn for the season haha
Nov 27 2010 7:35PM
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*simba*
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balls
Nov 27 2010 8:38PM
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mason-
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any chance boulder will be open by next saturday?
Nov 27 2010 9:27PM
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*simba*
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Alot of people are saying this monday, but I really doubt that.
Nov 27 2010 9:39PM
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*simba*
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But who knows.
This is the edelweiss lift earlier today:
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Nov 27 2010 9:41PM
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djdiggidydave
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wisp is supposed to open on the 30th hopefully
Nov 27 2010 11:33PM
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jdilla
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Heard from a blue employee that they were told opening day is dec. 10th (next friday) at employee orientation. They've been blowing a lot of snow lately so that should hold up.

Also...now this is rumor, haven't got confirmation on it yet, but I heard through the grapevine that BB will be open on friday...don't quote me on that, but I have confidence in believing that.

Either way, PA's ski season is about to be hurrrr
Nov 28 2010 8:34PM
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