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a_burger4 night snowmaking window next week I'm guessing Wednesday for killington and Sunday river
do they actually make money on opening so early or do they do it just as a big fuck you to nature? The amount of resource and money involved in opening a dew weeks earlier I would imagine outweighs the probably mostly season pass holders who come out to ski
VinnieFdo they actually make money on opening so early or do they do it just as a big fuck you to nature? The amount of resource and money involved in opening a dew weeks earlier I would imagine outweighs the probably mostly season pass holders who come out to ski
They do it all for the ability to be able to claim "Longest Season In The East". So basically, yes it is worth it for the advertising.
VinnieFdo they actually make money on opening so early or do they do it just as a big fuck you to nature? The amount of resource and money involved in opening a dew weeks earlier I would imagine outweighs the probably mostly season pass holders who come out to ski
Well on the weekends both are usually a total clusterfuck with 20-30 minute or more lines, so they definitely cover the daily operating expenses. As for the cost to make snow, that's a bit more up in the air. They aren't covering a whole lot of terrain (both have been able to open with 1 night of snowmaking before) and unless there is a big melt they are essentially building the base just a few weeks earlier then everyone else. However making snow is still expensive as fuck.
Killington has been doing this for 30+ years and Sunday River for about a decade, so it must be worth something to them
"Now that most of the snow is made, the Park Crew will spend today setting and shaping our rail features. Expect 2-4 features for Friday and we will keep improving on that. As the park comes together, I will post some pictures."
This will be my first time out here skiing this early in the season, usually it's not until late December that we make the trip from NY but we moved this year. How's the snow usually this early, bring the rock sticks?
egg."Now that most of the snow is made, the Park Crew will spend today setting and shaping our rail features. Expect 2-4 features for Friday and we will keep improving on that. As the park comes together, I will post some pictures."
straight from al's blog
came in here just to post this. also i read that there goal is to be open 7 days a week, but seeing no comfirmation
Nat.Desperately need one of those "I skied on opening day" pins they're handing out; if someone sends me one I'll give you money for postage and a beer.
