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mattytru
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From the Stowe parks FB page...

"Hidee ho everyone, I'm sure you're all wondering what's going on up on the mountain...

Well, it's been a busy summer for sure. First we've taken big steps to try and put up a fight if mother nature wants to be a stingy little b!#%h again. On parts of the hill we've replaced miles of snowmaking pipe, most importantly on L Standard, that pipe blew up the last 3-4 seasons in a row and added new tower guns to put down some serious snow for the pipe no matter what. On N Slope, we installed 5-6 new turbo fan guns to bury that friggin park trail. 5th Ave got a major cut back (trees) on skiers right so they might have added a few feet to the trail for us and better tower guns added!!! Tyro also got some upgraded tower guns! So, I'm feeling really really good about putting snow on the ground in the parks this season!

Now, I'm sure you're all wondering about rails and what not... Well I've been in the shop the last few weeks. I've taken all the awesome suggestions you have thrown at me and I wish I could make everything but shooting to turn out 10 new ones. And yes, you will have a rail/box set that the rail and box can be setup on either side when re-setup. I'm still in the process of painting and assembling the few features that are all welded up so I don't have pix just yet, but I will post some teasers soon. Some features I'll share with you and some I want to keep under wraps for a bit of an on hill unveiling if you don't mind. But I will let you know there are more round bar stuff in the works, double barrel, boxes and the return of the "what" rail and...

Events have also gotten a boost but still in the works so details to follow...

I hope you're all as stoked as I am for this new stuff and a new season, I just hope it's a cold one!!!"

Who is stoked? The question mark rail is coming back...
Oct 4 2012 11:12AM
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SamMcChesney
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can't wait! really hope tyro has a nice jump line this year with a stepup!
Oct 5 2012 2:32PM
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mattytru
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Oct 8 2012 9:23PM
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mattytru
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more stowke

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Nov 6 2012 1:12PM
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mattytru
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and i think this warrants the double (triple?) post

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Nov 6 2012 1:13PM
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brizz
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looking better
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Nov 7 2012 10:57AM
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Randy_Quench
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this. is... AWESOME.
Nov 7 2012 1:31PM
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ssk
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that rails nutty
Nov 7 2012 4:13PM
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mattytru
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so stowe's opening for season passholders on saturday only... anyone going to be there?
Nov 8 2012 8:52AM
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Twaddler
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i'm gonna try to make it down with a St. Mikes crew. are they gonna have anything set up?
Nov 8 2012 9:17AM
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mattytru
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doesn't look like it "Kurt Crouse: I would like nothing more, however, I have my entire staff in park ops orientation that day, been scheduled for weeks. This decision to open for Sat only just came at us this afternoon. But I promise a strong opening for the 17th! It also gives us the opportunity to really cover 5th Ave so we don't have to squeeze in on Ridgeview!"
Nov 8 2012 5:51PM
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SamMcChesney
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ile be there fo sho
Nov 8 2012 9:48PM
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J-Evs
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ill be thurr!
Nov 9 2012 12:36AM
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wesley.
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checking in. I should be there for thanksgiving break, part of christmas break, and spring breaak. also might go up next weekend
Nov 11 2012 10:15PM
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Johwdannnn
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are they still gonna open even with the warm temps this week?
Nov 12 2012 4:02PM
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KingTaco
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^no doubt about it. they wont lose enough snow to make it so they cant open. Also i looked at the low temps and they should be able to blow during the week too. the real question is what is the park setup gonna be like
Nov 13 2012 12:03AM
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SamMcChesney
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it'll be good. Don't worry.
Nov 13 2012 8:39AM
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mattytru
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park crew really stepped it up, the jib park was so much fun today. who was there?
Nov 17 2012 5:16PM
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SamMcChesney
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no one looks in this thread...
Nov 17 2012 9:36PM
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wesley.
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last years got pretty popular. regular updates from kurt and all.
Nov 17 2012 9:57PM
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KingTaco
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i do. today was lots of fun. park was sweet
Nov 17 2012 10:58PM
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JsNeagle
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anyone shredding today?
Nov 19 2012 7:12AM
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steweperks
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Sorry, haven't forgot about you all, glad to hear you enjoyed it. Much better then being on Ridgeview all squeezed in! So I have plans to change up the park sometime the week after Thanksgiving to make it fresh for the 1st Trick on Sat Dec 1 and UVM on Sun Dec 2. Hope to make more frequent changes this season! Who's ready for a better season then last?! I'll make this thread a regular stop, but you all can also join the Stowe Parks FB group, post edits, photos and stuff... //(o)(o)\\
Nov 19 2012 12:51PM
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SamMcChesney
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you should defiantly put in a long flat rail.
Nov 19 2012 7:06PM
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wesley.
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I vote against this and for really gnarly features only.
close out to dfd?
Nov 19 2012 7:34PM
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wesley.
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Also i'll be up friday saturday sunday call me out if i dont know you
Nov 20 2012 5:19PM
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SamMcChesney
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no. I don't want to kill my knee 4th day out.
Nov 20 2012 6:06PM
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steweperks
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Closeouts are not going in 5th Ave, they're a too advanced for a medium park. But I will be changing the setup next week in prep for 1st Trick on Dec 1 and the UVM Triple Crown skiers only rail jam on Dec 2. I will let you know when we'll be closing the park to rebuild.
Nov 21 2012 7:19AM
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J-Evs
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when will north slope open?
Nov 21 2012 6:48PM
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steweperks
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We'll get to blowing snow there very soon but I can't say exactly when.
Nov 24 2012 6:10AM
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steweperks
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Heads up, I'm closing 5th Ave on Wed for a rebuild before this weekends events.

Sat Dec 1 is 1st Trick 11-1pm and Sun Dec 2 is UVM FST triple crown skier only rail jam 11-2pm reg opens at 10am, $10 entry fee.

Nov 26 2012 3:33PM
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KingTaco
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whats the new setup lookin like?
Nov 28 2012 9:35PM
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Jared.
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Here's some info about the UVMFST rail jam:

https://www.facebook.com/events/134841980000552/

On Sunday Decemeber 2nd we will host the first event in our Triple Crown Tour!
Registration 9:00-10:00 am in the Mansfield Base Lodge.
The Railjam is open to anyone who wants to enter.
$10 entry fee and a 25$ Competition Ticket special if needed
Rider meeting 11:00 at the top of Fifth Ave
Open Jam from 11:00 to 1:00
Ski the rest of the afternoon!!
Awards at Piecasso promptly at 4:00 but may be earlier.
Great prizes from Skirack, Orage, Ski The East and Piecasso!!







Nov 29 2012 9:14AM
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K-Dubs
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Heading up to Stowe in december break (26th to the 30th).

any must ride trails? obviously the parks but as far as just cruising and glades
Dec 1 2012 5:08PM
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mattytru
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first hit is flat box-6 inch drop-flat box, then it becomes a two line rail garden. left side is down box then flat box. right side is down rail then flat rail. after is flat down rail then a barrel and stall jib thing on the same hit.
Dec 2 2012 12:09AM
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steweperks
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A cool shot I took yesterday morning.

Dec 6 2012 6:55AM
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steweperks
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Sup there ya'll, I put in another park down on Lower Standard, we started to put snow there for the 1/2pipe (yes we will have one this season) and since it is a park trail I thought "why not!". We put in some small features that go lil' sumpin like dis. 12' flat box to 20' mellow wide rainbow box to 16' low flat rail to 16' low mellow down rail to option of culvert bonk or small jump out. The Mt Triple lift will operate tomorrow then closed mid week then open for good Dec 15th. Enjoy!
Dec 8 2012 11:59AM
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K-Dubs
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whats the skiing looking like for next week?
Dec 17 2012 4:01PM
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brizz
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pow chicka pow pow and woods coming into play with jumps at bottom
Dec 23 2012 3:11PM
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PBraunstein
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heading to stowe tomorrow. havent been there for over a decade (last time i was still snowboarding, or should i say, sliding on my ass). where is the powderz? someone should chauffeur me around, it would be tight.
Dec 25 2012 8:36PM
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ISkiSwitch
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My younger brother is going to Stowe in a few weeks with his ski club, and I'd like to be able to give him some good runs to hit up. He's 16, a decent snowboarder, in the park, but it's his first time out of WNY into an actual mountain. Can someone PM me some good runs and maybe beginner/intermediate glades around? I went there years ago, but it was rainy and didn't get to check much out besides the park. Thanks guys.
Jan 10 2013 12:15PM
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brizz
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wondering when is tyro going to get the piles to shape up?
Jan 20 2013 5:55PM
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KingTaco
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perry merrel is a shitload of fun right off the gondola

also when is 5th ave gonna be rebuilt? the double box thing is completely sideways. Im not complaining because I still wanna get some footy before it stuff gets moved around, Im just curious
Jan 21 2013 9:37PM
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brizz
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Cats were pushing snow around today in tyro. Hope they get a lot done before we go back into the freezer
Jan 30 2013 4:20PM
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mattytru
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anyone have pics from tyro?
Feb 4 2013 11:20PM
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brizz
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woods are back, especially up high on leeward side of wind, and only getting better. great morning.
Feb 8 2013 10:57AM
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KingTaco
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nah but tyro is fuckin ballin. the features are mount snow inferno sized
Feb 10 2013 1:46AM
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mattytru
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seems like the first jump at least has been sized down a little bit...
Mar 18 2013 9:41AM
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