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Snowmaker appreccation thread

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OwenReynolds
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Any mountain, like mine, that doesn't get much natural snow would never be able to open if it weren't for these guys. They walk up and down the mountain all night checking snowguns in the cold and wet so that the resort can open in the morning. I just want to thank them.
Dec 22 2013 5:27PM
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raymondcabral
Posts: 747 - Karma: 1,094
yes.
Dec 22 2013 5:31PM
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jordangaebel
Posts: 365 - Karma: 92
because filling up roughly 30 snow guns with snowmobiles and warm gear is hard..
Dec 22 2013 5:47PM
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gpitcher
Posts: 2626 - Karma: 1,691
definatly appreciate it here in michigan
Dec 22 2013 6:16PM
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imakestickerz
Posts: 477 - Karma: 673
we don't have any :(
Dec 22 2013 6:24PM
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Enthuzed
Posts: 1919 - Karma: 745
For sure! If you see these guys on the hill definitely give them a shout I know they appreciate it.
Dec 22 2013 6:36PM
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bernierosow
Posts: 270 - Karma: 1,666
Your welcome.  It's been a shitty start at Mammoth this year so we're making it happen.  For any of you that think snowmaking is an easy job, hit me up. You can try it out at Mammoth for a season.  It'll be fun...
Dec 22 2013 7:07PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51760 - Karma: 163,747
Without snowmaking the east would be fucked right now. Can't wait for these temps to drop.
Dec 22 2013 7:10PM
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malonius_funk
Posts: 2249 - Karma: 1,500
i'd like to see you put warm gear and snowmobiles inside of roughly 30 snow guns.
Dec 22 2013 7:20PM
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Thadius.Castle
Posts: 1436 - Karma: 250
Ehhh. We've had a really good start, from the past few storms we got about 20 inches here in Maine but snowmaking has made at least that much, obviously.
Dec 22 2013 7:57PM
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HeathR
Posts: 4359 - Karma: 1,382
It really depends on the mountain and the night but most of snowmaking is down time at the places I have worked. Lots of chilling mixed with hard work.
Dec 22 2013 9:56PM
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Dr.Dealgood
Posts: 2587 - Karma: 1,352
It's a rough job. And a generally thankless one at that.

Funny story: the mountain I grew up at in CT (Mohawk Mtn) was the first place to use snowmaking. The first machine was also patented in CT. At least the state was good for something.
Dec 22 2013 10:02PM
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steezburgereddie
Posts: 1059 - Karma: 1,945
Our hill usually has enough snow but not enough for any good jumps. The I show up on opening day this year and one run has 3 piles of snow that are are being turned into the first jump line I've ever seen at the hill that wasn't little piles of snow in randome places.

Thank you snow makers
Dec 22 2013 10:06PM
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GreenStezz
Posts: 3570 - Karma: 717
Thanks!..........................
Dec 23 2013 1:13AM
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Ribss.
Posts: 3442 - Karma: 3,344
You have no idea, Tahoe is broken.
Dec 23 2013 1:44AM
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lands11
Posts: 1818 - Karma: 1,677
Snowmakers are the reason I get to ski in late october/ early november here in VT. I couldn't thank them enough.
Dec 23 2013 8:57AM
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.squirrely.
Posts: 7563 - Karma: 7,546
so much thanks
Dec 23 2013 9:02AM
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D_Elgar
Posts: 210 - Karma: 391
Thanks to all the snow makers in whistler....this season would be really sad looking if not for all them....thanks for getting the ski outs open so fast
Dec 23 2013 9:47AM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51760 - Karma: 163,747
Are they still not getting snow? I knew they were hurting early but wouldn't have though they were still in drought mode. Hopefully mother nature hooks it up for everyone n january. A lot of places could use a good winter after a few not so stellar ones.

Dec 23 2013 10:24AM
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CART.__.
Posts: 848 - Karma: 597
My mountain just got fucked in the ass by freezing rain.
Dec 23 2013 10:35AM
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stoned_sorcerer
Posts: 659 - Karma: 72
Absolutely agreed, tho i thought this was the place to post some sexy snowguns:


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Dec 23 2013 10:50AM
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Shark.
Posts: 3158 - Karma: 270
you're welcome! we appreciate all the love
Dec 23 2013 3:20PM
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broto
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Dec 23 2013 3:55PM
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,462
I wouldn't be able to ski without snowmaking here in Minnesota. Thank you based snowmakers!
Dec 23 2013 4:05PM
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BROSEIDON
Posts: 3702 - Karma: 1,495
Sunday river snow makers>
Dec 23 2013 6:28PM
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SkiBum.
Posts: 3600 - Karma: 3,909
You would not last half a shift with me. I would make you cry and quit
Dec 23 2013 8:10PM
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bernierosow
Posts: 270 - Karma: 1,666
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Dec 23 2013 10:31PM
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AT-AT
Posts: 3281 - Karma: 3,256
I appreciate the job they do. My friend did it for a few seasons, its a shitty job and i solute all of those who do it, so that i can enjoy the spoils of their labor, at cut throat prices of course, but thats not their fault.
Dec 23 2013 10:55PM
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AT-AT
Posts: 3281 - Karma: 3,256
They are also known to do copious amounts of hard drugs.
Dec 23 2013 10:57PM
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,462
Story time?
Dec 24 2013 12:04AM
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jonatan.dan
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Lake Louise Snowmaker here checking in, It is a pretty brutal job, with shitty hours, I'm currently on my fourth 14-hour night shift here and the only thing keeping me awake is riding a snowmobile while soaking wet down a cold mountain.

Oh and yeah, ;D we might be known to party a little too hard on days off, haha

Dec 24 2013 5:29AM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21671 - Karma: 4,158
Sweet first post, party hard son
Dec 24 2013 6:07AM
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