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Started by Allan, Jan 03 2004 08:49 PM
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Posted 13 January 2005 - 05:32 AM
I usually sleep with my window open, 'coz I like to be freezing cold when I'm trying to get some rest. I woke up this morning, I'd slapped my window open fully in the middle of the night, and I was still hot! It's 11 right now, and it's suposed to go up to 13. Chicopee, my local ski hill, is a total mess. :( Boooo!
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Posted 19 January 2005 - 07:49 PM
my car barley started this morning... thats what $600 does for ya... It was a balmy 12 above F, which is very cold for PA, however, for those of us East Coast skiers, its time to open the windows and plan the bbq's.
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Skiing could be the greatest sport ever... besides girls. There both up there.
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Skiing could be the greatest sport ever... besides girls. There both up there.
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Posted 19 January 2005 - 11:34 PM
a horrible 60 degrees on the northern colorado front range
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Theres a place for all of God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
"You could say that a mountain is alot like a woman, once you think you know every inch of her and you're about to dip your skis into some soft, deep powder...Bam, you've got two broken legs, cracked ribs and you pay your $20 just to let her punch your lift ticket all over again"
Theres a place for all of God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
"You could say that a mountain is alot like a woman, once you think you know every inch of her and you're about to dip your skis into some soft, deep powder...Bam, you've got two broken legs, cracked ribs and you pay your $20 just to let her punch your lift ticket all over again"
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Posted 20 January 2005 - 04:27 AM
60 in Leadville, too. The snowpacked streets we've had for weeks turned to slushy soup yesterday, and last night they froze solid (22 F). I'm not looking forward to the commute this morning.
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Posted 20 January 2005 - 09:23 AM
Hoodoo is now closed until it gets more snow. It's not a very good winter up here at all.
Mt. Bachelor says that it has the best snow conditions in the Northwest right now.
Mt. Bachelor says that it has the best snow conditions in the Northwest right now.
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Posted 20 January 2005 - 01:15 PM
Sunshine Village, at 7,000' is still below freezing a -1C. They got 45cm (18") of snow over the past three days and it's still coming down 
. Lake Louise is just above freezing at the base and they got dumped on too (see picture)! If you can actually get out to the Alberta Rockies this weekend it's going to be sweet! 
. Lake Louise is just above freezing at the base and they got dumped on too (see picture)! If you can actually get out to the Alberta Rockies this weekend it's going to be sweet!
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Posted 20 January 2005 - 09:56 PM
Our mountains are pretty warm as well. Its probably making for some decent spring like corn. Im going down south this weekend, so hopefully by next some snow will fall and the temps will stay down.
Zack
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Posted 20 January 2005 - 10:03 PM
On Meadows website, it said that it will only be closed for two days because of the amount of water in the snow and they can't till it. But they should be open Saturday.
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Posted 20 January 2005 - 10:29 PM
Nothing Like Skiing In A Giant Slurpee
January 20, 2005
By Michelle Esteban
SNOQUALMIE PASS - It's like skiing in a bathtub or a giant Slurpee.
That's how some skiers are describing this year's ski season in western Washington.
The season and ski resorts are just keeping their heads above water.
It sounds like a ski resort. The lifts are squeaking as they circle around for another skier, you can hear the bindings pop as ski boat meets ski, and there's even giggling skiers.
But sounds can be deceiving.
And so are glimpses of the mountain from distance. There's lots of white stuff out there, but get closer and you realize it's one part snow and three parts rain.
"I'm pretty soaked," says a dripping Kyle Keehenel. He made plans at 10:30 Wednesday night to ski today. That's when he heard parts of the Summit at Snoqualmie would be open.
A rarity for this year's ski season.
"It is really wet, everything is soaked, I've gone thru a couple coats and a lot of gloves," says Jonny Root.
It's either been wet or no skiing at all. "This is a weather dependent business -- it's tough when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate," say Jon Pretty, Marketing Specialist at the Summit at Snoqualmie.
Skiers have had only 17 open days this season at the Summit at Snoqualmie. Translation: Business is down by 80 percent. The workforce has been cut by more than half.
"Unfortunately we've got more of the R word in the forecast," says Pretty.
And Thursday, only Summit West was open. Not good when you're a season pass holder. Jonny Root knows he should be in school today, but..."School, I'd rather go snowboarding...I've gone three times with my pass. My parents totally understand me going to get my money's worth," says Root.
There are some advantages: only diehards are out, "I like being here, 'cause no one else is here," says Keehenel.
And it's a great time to learn to ski.
"Nice and slow for us beginners, says David White. He and his family are taking lesson. The slushy slow makes for slow trips down the mountain. The skis come to a near stop in the slush.
The rain even got to Mt. Baker. It was closed Thursday despite a 62-inch base. But Mt. Baker hopes to reopen Friday.
Seven inches of rain in 24 hours closed Stevens Pass too - the number of skiers this year is down by 50 percent.
And Crystal Mountain is hurting too. It's open, but just barely, with limited runs and an 18-inch base.
If you want snow right now, go north to Whistler-Blackcomb, or you can think like Jon Pretty at the Summit at Snoqualmie.
"Mountain weather can change very quickly; Don't give up on us -- it's not over!"
It's happened before. Think Spring Skiing!
January 20, 2005
By Michelle Esteban
SNOQUALMIE PASS - It's like skiing in a bathtub or a giant Slurpee.
That's how some skiers are describing this year's ski season in western Washington.
The season and ski resorts are just keeping their heads above water.
It sounds like a ski resort. The lifts are squeaking as they circle around for another skier, you can hear the bindings pop as ski boat meets ski, and there's even giggling skiers.
But sounds can be deceiving.
And so are glimpses of the mountain from distance. There's lots of white stuff out there, but get closer and you realize it's one part snow and three parts rain.
"I'm pretty soaked," says a dripping Kyle Keehenel. He made plans at 10:30 Wednesday night to ski today. That's when he heard parts of the Summit at Snoqualmie would be open.
A rarity for this year's ski season.
"It is really wet, everything is soaked, I've gone thru a couple coats and a lot of gloves," says Jonny Root.
It's either been wet or no skiing at all. "This is a weather dependent business -- it's tough when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate," say Jon Pretty, Marketing Specialist at the Summit at Snoqualmie.
Skiers have had only 17 open days this season at the Summit at Snoqualmie. Translation: Business is down by 80 percent. The workforce has been cut by more than half.
"Unfortunately we've got more of the R word in the forecast," says Pretty.
And Thursday, only Summit West was open. Not good when you're a season pass holder. Jonny Root knows he should be in school today, but..."School, I'd rather go snowboarding...I've gone three times with my pass. My parents totally understand me going to get my money's worth," says Root.
There are some advantages: only diehards are out, "I like being here, 'cause no one else is here," says Keehenel.
And it's a great time to learn to ski.
"Nice and slow for us beginners, says David White. He and his family are taking lesson. The slushy slow makes for slow trips down the mountain. The skis come to a near stop in the slush.
The rain even got to Mt. Baker. It was closed Thursday despite a 62-inch base. But Mt. Baker hopes to reopen Friday.
Seven inches of rain in 24 hours closed Stevens Pass too - the number of skiers this year is down by 50 percent.
And Crystal Mountain is hurting too. It's open, but just barely, with limited runs and an 18-inch base.
If you want snow right now, go north to Whistler-Blackcomb, or you can think like Jon Pretty at the Summit at Snoqualmie.
"Mountain weather can change very quickly; Don't give up on us -- it's not over!"
It's happened before. Think Spring Skiing!
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 05:21 PM
Snoqualmie Summit Ski Resort Closes Up Shop
January 21, 2005
By KOMO Staff
SNOQUALMIE PASS - A bad ski season just got worse.
The Summit at Snoqualmie, which includes four ski areas, abruptly shut down Friday due to lack of snow, and say they won't open again until they get more.
Ski officials said because of the amount of rain received over the last four days -- 8 1/2 inches and a lot more predicted this weekend -- they are forced to cease operations.
"We have worked extra hard to try to open as much terrain as possible this year with special efforts such as harvesting snow from the parking lots, extra brush cutting efforts, and even redirecting our modest snowmaking system," said Jon Pretty, public relations manager for The Summit. "Unfortunately, the weather simply has not cooperated with our efforts and has won this round. The forecast for next week looks promising for a more typical weather pattern, and we know this closure is only a temporary setback."
In the meantime, most of the staff has been laid off.
The only bright spot right now is that ski officials are hoping colder weather next week will bring the snow they need to reopen.
The Summit at Snoqualmie includes four ski areas: Summit East, Summit West, Summit Central and Alpental. All four resorts are closed for at least the next four days.
Summit East is definitely closed until next Friday.
Even the inner tube run at the pass is closed.
Guests are encouraged to check the website www.summitatsnoqualmie.com or call the snowline at (206) 236-1600 for future operational updates.
The rain even got to Mt. Baker. It was closed Thursday despite a 62-inch base. But Mt. Baker reopened Friday with limited runs.
Seven inches of rain in 24 hours closed Stevens Pass too except for their Nordic cross country area- the number of skiers this year is down by 50 percent.
And Crystal Mountain is hurting too. It's open, but just barely, with limited runs and an 18-inch base.
Mission Ridge is closed, but hoping to reopen Saturday.
If you want snow right now, go north to Whistler-Blackcomb. Or, cross your fingers and hope. The long range forecast for next week is showing snow levels dropping below Snoqualmie Pass, with a little snow at times starting Wednesday.
January 21, 2005
By KOMO Staff
SNOQUALMIE PASS - A bad ski season just got worse.
The Summit at Snoqualmie, which includes four ski areas, abruptly shut down Friday due to lack of snow, and say they won't open again until they get more.
Ski officials said because of the amount of rain received over the last four days -- 8 1/2 inches and a lot more predicted this weekend -- they are forced to cease operations.
"We have worked extra hard to try to open as much terrain as possible this year with special efforts such as harvesting snow from the parking lots, extra brush cutting efforts, and even redirecting our modest snowmaking system," said Jon Pretty, public relations manager for The Summit. "Unfortunately, the weather simply has not cooperated with our efforts and has won this round. The forecast for next week looks promising for a more typical weather pattern, and we know this closure is only a temporary setback."
In the meantime, most of the staff has been laid off.
The only bright spot right now is that ski officials are hoping colder weather next week will bring the snow they need to reopen.
The Summit at Snoqualmie includes four ski areas: Summit East, Summit West, Summit Central and Alpental. All four resorts are closed for at least the next four days.
Summit East is definitely closed until next Friday.
Even the inner tube run at the pass is closed.
Guests are encouraged to check the website www.summitatsnoqualmie.com or call the snowline at (206) 236-1600 for future operational updates.
The rain even got to Mt. Baker. It was closed Thursday despite a 62-inch base. But Mt. Baker reopened Friday with limited runs.
Seven inches of rain in 24 hours closed Stevens Pass too except for their Nordic cross country area- the number of skiers this year is down by 50 percent.
And Crystal Mountain is hurting too. It's open, but just barely, with limited runs and an 18-inch base.
Mission Ridge is closed, but hoping to reopen Saturday.
If you want snow right now, go north to Whistler-Blackcomb. Or, cross your fingers and hope. The long range forecast for next week is showing snow levels dropping below Snoqualmie Pass, with a little snow at times starting Wednesday.
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