liplipliplip Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Just went up on instagram, JF&BB are slated to open 12/11. Date is mountain specific, other epic mountains each have their own projected date. Let's see how far back this get pushed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, liplipliplip said: Just went up on instagram, JF&BB are slated to open 12/11. Date is mountain specific, other epic mountains each have their own projected date. Let's see how far back this get pushed... Oh, well, i better clear out my calendar for that date. Cant predict the weather 3 days out, but JFBB is gonna open on December 11th. Its so dumb of them to put out any kind of a date. And dont get me wrong, it could be sooner, but just putting a date on it at this point is worthless. I guess its a slow instagram day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Blue should open earlier if the farmers almanac is right.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Blue should open earlier if the farmers almanac is right.. The Farmers Almanac is always 100% accurate. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, saltyant said: The Farmers Almanac is always 100% accurate. Gonna be a lot of sleet this winter. Good for the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liplipliplip Posted August 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 6 hours ago, JFskiDan said: Oh, well, i better clear out my calendar for that date. Cant predict the weather 3 days out, but JFBB is gonna open on December 11th. Its so dumb of them to put out any kind of a date. And dont get me wrong, it could be sooner, but just putting a date on it at this point is worthless. I guess its a slow instagram day. Opening dates are probably predicated on operating insurance start dates rather than weather forecasts, although weather probably has a lot to do with how those dates are determined. Given everything is under vail’s umbrella now, every mountain probably got negotiated with a single underwriter as part of a single deal, hence most vail mountains announcing opening dates today. curious to see what keystone & a-basin do this year given their little contest last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liplipliplip Posted August 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Blue should open earlier if the farmers almanac is right.. Is every thread on here a blue mountain thread? Sounds like I need to ski the place Edited August 28, 2020 by liplipliplip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, liplipliplip said: Opening dates are probably predicated on operating insurance start dates rather than weather forecasts, although weather probably has a lot to do with how those dates are determined. Given everything is under vail’s umbrella now, every mountain probably got negotiated with a single underwriter as part of a single deal, hence most vail mountains announcing opening dates today. curious to see what keystone & a-basin do this year given their little contest last year... Keystone announced 11/6 weather permitting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benm Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, liplipliplip said: Is every thread on here a blue mountain thread? Sounds like I need to ski the place you pick up quick lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Is every thread on here a blue mountain thread? Sounds like I need to ski the placeIt's only a matter of time. I was once a JFBB passholder, even an instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 But yes...GSS makes everything a Blue thread. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 minute ago, RidgeRacer said: It's only a matter of time. I was once a JFBB passholder, even an instructor. A lot of us started at different mountains and coalesced around one particular mountain and one row in a particular parking lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 48 minutes ago, liplipliplip said: Is every thread on here a blue mountain thread? Sounds like I need to ski the place Most of the former Jackson frost regulars are Blue mountain passholders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liplipliplip Posted August 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 52 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Most of the former Jackson frost regulars are Blue mountain passholders. Having not skied it, can I ask what the appeal of blue is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benm Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 minute ago, liplipliplip said: Having not skied it, can I ask what the appeal of blue is? Parking lot 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Benm said: Parking lot Also fast lifts..long season..vertical.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, liplipliplip said: Having not skied it, can I ask what the appeal of blue is? Where do you live?? I remember you saying you used to live somewhere else. Also so if I ski Blue 50 days in a season I only ski alone maybe 3-4 days max..so much commaraderie. Edited August 28, 2020 by GrilledSteezeSandwich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liplipliplip Posted August 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Where do you live?? I remember you saying you used to live somewhere else. Also so if I ski Blue 50 days in a season I only ski alone maybe 3-4 days max..so much commaraderie. I live outside boston but got a place near Mt. Pocono. Do love commaraderie, and good parking lots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 minute ago, liplipliplip said: I live outside boston but got a place near Mt. Pocono. Do love commaraderie, and good parking lots Well you’ll have fun with the Blue crew this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 9 hours ago, liplipliplip said: Opening dates are probably predicated on operating insurance start dates rather than weather forecasts, although weather probably has a lot to do with how those dates are determined. Given everything is under vail’s umbrella now, every mountain probably got negotiated with a single underwriter as part of a single deal, hence most vail mountains announcing opening dates today. curious to see what keystone & a-basin do this year given their little contest last year... It seems as though Vail has placed an opening date of every mountain as far as i can tell. not sure if they do that every year, but i dont remember them putting a date to either JFBB last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiggio Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, liplipliplip said: Having not skied it, can I ask what the appeal of blue is? Bumps and parking lot antics! Definitely the best place around. Edited August 28, 2020 by indiggio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Having not skied it, can I ask what the appeal of blue is?If you're night skiing, BB will get old quick...unless you're into park skiing. Blue is probably twice the size. Like GSS said...Blues lifts (when operational) are high speed. JFs lifts move at a snail's pace. Supposedly Vail has a plan for that though. Trails at Blue are longer and more interesting. Theres nothing like Nightmare Dream, Sidewinder, Razors etc at Frost. If you're from New England you'd probably appreciate the twisty turny stuff Blue has.To be fair. Frost has better snow. Happy land (challenge glade) is unique to this area and lots of fun. If the off trail stuff on East Mountain is still a thing (elevator, risk it, mad trees, e glade etc.) that too is pretty cool but supposedly they aren't maintaining that stuff anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liplipliplip Posted August 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, RidgeRacer said: JFs lifts move at a snail's pace. Supposedly Vail has a plan for that though. I can’t imagine vail in its current state shelling out for something high speed for frost. Higher speed fixed grip with a loading carpet, maybe, but nothing detachable. edit: MAYBE a used detachable, like they did at crotchet, but nothing’s on the market Edited August 28, 2020 by liplipliplip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 The vert at Frost might be pushing it in terms of being able to handle a high speed detachable. What is the minimum haul rope length for a detachable lift to operate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, liplipliplip said: I can’t imagine vail in its current state shelling out for something high speed for frost. Higher speed fixed grip with a loading carpet, maybe, but nothing detachable. edit: MAYBE a used detachable, like they did at crotchet, but nothing’s on the market Maybe Blue can sell them both of the failing detachables that they have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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