midster3 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Just like the title says. Springs has been blowing like crazy since the rain passed through and will be open 9-4pm Saturday and Sunday. 6-8 trails and an early season park in the Foggy Goggle Bowl. Lift tickets are $32. Rome Pre-Jib is Saturday as well.. get stoked!! Also, how does Springs still not have it's own section on this site?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 They combined all of the central and western resorts into one thread because of a lack of posting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride Delaware ? Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I heard they even have bowling..that's awesome.. So does Split Rock... But they got rid of their lift and snowmaking lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 yeah barely anybody (if anybody) on here lives in western PA. for most of us we could almost be in VT for the amount of driving it takes to get to the springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyskeez Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 springs has a supperr nice park. hope to get there again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidecker Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Which brings me to my next question. Anyone that has been to the springs how does it compare to eastern pa resorts? It has just about double the skiable acreage than most eastern hills and more glades which are naturally blanketed with snow... Bastards. Only thing that's similar in comparison is vert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchsideskier. Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 So does Split Rock... But they got rid of their lift and snowmaking lol Split rocks bowling alley blew up a few months ago haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Style Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Seven Springs is legit. They don't have vert, that's a given, but they have the infrastructure. High speed lifts, apres ski options, hotel, etc. Seven Springs is owned by the Pittsburgh Pirates owner and they throw money into the place. I stopped by on two separate occasions back in 2008 while I had business in Pittsburgh. The Foggy Goggle bar is pretty cool, and it's not uncommon to find people in that bar that don't even ski. They just show up because it is that cool of scene. Seven Springs is the anti-Blue mountain. Back in the 1990s they were one of the few mountains that had seeded bump runs and mogul competitions. I don't know if they still do. If you live in western PA, Seven Springs rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Ill be there for opening, like johnny style said, seven springs is bomb. Everyone is so chill and they have the most committed park staff i have ever seen, they strive for that number 1 park ranking in the east that they just got from transworld. The mountain rides alot bigger i feel than most eastern pa resorts and the price of an unlimed college pass for 299 is legit. did i mention they got 220+ inches of snow last year? it was a bit ridiculous for a PA mountain. they still do have mogul competitions, btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Seven Springs is ok the Knob however is the best in PA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidecker Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I would really like to hit up the springs or the knob. It might be simaliar in distance just go to north to better mountains but I'd still like to try out western pa terrain just to say I did it and it looks like a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrwilco Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 ^agreed. It is a priority to get out to the knob this year. Springs? maybe for a night session after the knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 springs is a really good for an all around experience, we get more snow than the easter PA resorts by a good bit. we have gotten about 30 inches in the past 3 days and much more is on the way. we have some fun glades runs for those days when there is fresh and for when we do not get snow, we have one of the biggest snowmaking infrastructures in the country. our parks offer just about everything you could want for any ability level and our park crew takes better care of our features than anywhere i have ridden in the country. the nightlife is pretty top notch. expect a good time i know its a long drive from the eastern parts of the state so i dont blame any of you for not coming out on a regular basis but its def worth coming out here on occasion. or once a season. Jeremy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 damn thats pretty legit. i didnt know you guys got snow like that they can thank lake erie for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 yeah lake effect bands come through here a lot until the lakes freeze over. it looks like we could be getting another 10-20+ inches over the next week so our natural base areas should be good for some time to come. it gets REALLY cold next week so snowmaking for our larger parks should be in full effect starting by monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 definitely want to make a trip over to the springs at least once this season and ski some of the big shit. last year I was completely taken by surprise at some of the jumps they built... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 ill update here when our big park will be opening but for now i would say sometime in early Jan. we are building our two small parks today, starting on one of our med parks this coming weekend. then from there we will build the other med park and our big park. If the weather stays like it says now, its possible that we could have all of our parks finished by new years weekend. but that is a long shot and it would be a first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidecker Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 ill update here when our big park will be opening but for now i would say sometime in early Jan. we are building our two small parks today, starting on one of our med parks this coming weekend. then from there we will build the other med park and our big park. If the weather stays like it says now, its possible that we could have all of our parks finished by new years weekend. but that is a long shot and it would be a first. +1 for your great posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 ill update here when our big park will be opening but for now i would say sometime in early Jan. we are building our two small parks today, starting on one of our med parks this coming weekend. then from there we will build the other med park and our big park. If the weather stays like it says now, its possible that we could have all of our parks finished by new years weekend. but that is a long shot and it would be a first. no alley or north for this weekend? the tow rope park you can only ride for so long and the beginner park is hardly a park.. hopefully a few decent sized rails in the tow rope then. but hey it looks like you have a ton of snow and im sure you guys have a plan. thanks for the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 we have a plan and we like to stick with it. we have a progression plan with all of our parks to meet the demand of our customers. We get a lot of beginner park riders and first timers so we have to cater to everyones needs. the alley is being worked on starting today and we should have it open sometime next week. north park and the spot will be after, depending on how the weather works out. the foggy bowl was changed up slightly and will remain open until at least next weekend and there are some fun rails in there for more advanced riders to have fun with. and also a 15' table oh yeah, and santas beard park is definitely different than it has been the past two seasons. it should be fun for any ability level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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