bendzee Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 I know BC was planning to extend the season for as long as they could and just thought I'd drop a little bit of weather history that is on our side. . . 8 out of the 10 warmest Januarys on record (of which 06 was one of) have been followed by Februarys that were also above average (which this month also will be), but most importantly, had also been followed by a month of March that was well below average and colder than the month of January had been for that year. If BC wants to stay open til April, recent history has shown this to be a strong possibility, and cold temperatures in the relative short term support this. We deserve it after suffering through the most miserable 7 weeks of winter ever. noaa 6-10 day outlook noaa 8-14 day outlook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 If the weather cooperates they can stay open as long as they have snow. The reason ski areas close is usually not due to lack of snow, but lack of skier visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 BC closed last year with snow on the slopes. I wish one Mt. had the balls to stay open with even a couple trails into mid April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 elk made it til april 2nd last year i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 BC closed last year with snow on the slopes. I wish one Mt. had the balls to stay open with even a couple trails into mid April. It would be nice. But in the long run is it worth it for them to stay open and possibly suffer financially down the road later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 BC closed last year with snow on the slopes. I wish one Mt. had the balls to stay open with even a couple trails into mid April. It would be nice. But in the long run is it worth it for them to stay open and possibly suffer financially down the road later? The rumor is to go with absolute minimum staff with little service and sell lift tickets for as long as people will pay for them at BC. Keep your fingers crossed for cold weather!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 yea!! april. i get fully released/given the "ok" april 1st. i can ski again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachiegirl2ski Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 i would love to be skiing for my birthday in april! im hoping it stayes cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoHigh Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Maybe if we have cold months next year as in September, and October, and November, I can ski on my Birthday!!!! MY b-day is on September 29th . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 last year was similar to this year so far for 7springs at least. we had a horrid jan. followed by a not so great feb ( the first half at least). then late feb and march we got lots of cold weather with one real nice storm and a couple little snowfalls. then it just stayed cold through most of march allowing for some late season snowmaking. we were open fully through the first weekend of april, then they only stayed open for daylight the following week and closed after the second weekend. april 9th or 10 was closing day i believe. im just hoping we get the same type of late season weather again. oh and there was still pleanty of snow at springs. they could have easily stayed open another full week with over 20 trails ( including both parks). its just that once april is here, people stop buying lift tickets. season pass holders are there but there just isnt enough cash flow for them to justify staying open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 i would love to be skiing for my birthday in april! im hoping it stayes cold. We got some donations to make last year was similar to this year so far for 7springs at least. we had a horrid jan. followed by a not so great feb ( the first half at least). then late feb and march we got lots of cold weather with one real nice storm and a couple little snowfalls. then it just stayed cold through most of march allowing for some late season snowmaking. we were open fully through the first weekend of april, then they only stayed open for daylight the following week and closed after the second weekend. april 9th or 10 was closing day i believe. im just hoping we get the same type of late season weather again. oh and there was still pleanty of snow at springs. they could have easily stayed open another full week with over 20 trails ( including both parks). its just that once april is here, people stop buying lift tickets. season pass holders are there but there just isnt enough cash flow for them to justify staying open. hmmmmm gonna have to check 7S out this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachiegirl2ski Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 We got some donations to make yes we do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snobord38 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 The rumor is to go with absolute minimum staff with little service and sell lift tickets for as long as people will pay for them at BC. Keep your fingers crossed for cold weather!! After working at resorts out west, we had similar dilemna. The main problem there was lack of employees to keep the mountain functional. However, here it is more a question of is it financially beneficial to stay open and likely lose money. Or the most likely scenario is to close with snow on the mountain to maintain some profitability. I say they should allow us the option to hike to play and that would help weed out the need for staffing and only the die hards would likely show up. I'm in until the end!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Two resorts have new owners, CB and JFBB. It will be interseting to see if either resort stays open into April, if weather permits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDSCHMOO22 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 I don't care where it is, if there's a mountain open in PA in April, I'm there! Of course BC would be a shorter hike without a lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineskier99 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 last year in april montage had alot of snow on the northface im probly gunna build a botter and hike it once they close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jveix33 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Any mountain that stays open that late has all my business. I'm willing to hike anywhere anytime to ski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 umm its only going to be the park thats open. and its goona be a super park. so if you don't know what your doing please dont go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jveix33 Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Glad to see people being enthusiastic and supportive of beginners. [/sarcasm] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 im fine with beggeners. most people would even concider me a begener. but i know how to handle myself in the park to keep it safe for everyone. and if you have non park people on on/ skating around farily big hits its just to dangerous to use that nice soft snow to learn things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jveix33 Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I'm not a non-park person. I enjoy riding park just as much or more than anyone else. If you don't want beginners there just go out and say it and don't just twist your words making it sound as if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 for what its worth, 7springs closed last year with the pipe still built and rideable. granted they stopped cutting it and it was down to about 9-10ft through most of it, but it was still pleanty rideable if you wanted to hike down to it. ill be sure to let people know if that happens again this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I'm not a non-park person. I enjoy riding park just as much or more than anyone else. If you don't want beginners there just go out and say it and don't just twist your words making it sound as if you don't. i do want peopel their its an awsome idea. i just would like to see people that know park educet (sp? spell checker isn't picking it up.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jveix33 Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 So your implying that just because I'm a beginner I don't know park etiquete and would drop in on everyone? I'd have you know that I know the rules and know how to act in a park. The only difference between me and everyone else is I'm not as good. I agree though that people who go should have park etiqute, but you need not stereotype people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sno Mountain Skier Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 So your implying that just because I'm a beginner I don't know park etiquete and would drop in on everyone? I'd have you know that I know the rules and know how to act in a park. The only difference between me and everyone else is I'm not as good. I agree though that people who go should have park etiqute, but you need not stereotype people. Whats your deal? Just let it go. He said its going to be a super park, and people who are beginners riders shouldnt mess up everyone else. Heres how i feel, if its going to be a super park, a beginner park riders shouldnt be there at all because they wouldnt make the landings and shit like that. I knwo it would be bad if beginner park riders couldnt do it, but thats the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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