Bristol Conditions

[tirolski]

If the snow isn't on the trails then yes I hope the melting snow runoff ends up in the pond also so it can be put to where it's needed.

Ops dude said something about it preseason when it was dry.

How will the drought in NYS impact the upcoming ski season at Bristol Mountain?

BRISTOL, N.Y. — New York State is currently experiencing a drought, raising concerns about snow creation for the upcoming ski season at Bristol Mountain.News10NBC reached out to leaders at Bristol Mountain to discuss their concerns and plans for snowmaking amid the water shortage.“I don’t think...

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[tirolski]

If the snow isn't on the trails then yes I hope the melting snow runoff ends up in the pond also so it can be put to where it's needed.

Ops dude said something about it preseason when it was dry.

How will the drought in NYS impact the upcoming ski season at Bristol Mountain?

BRISTOL, N.Y. — New York State is currently experiencing a drought, raising concerns about snow creation for the upcoming ski season at Bristol Mountain.News10NBC reached out to leaders at Bristol Mountain to discuss their concerns and plans for snowmaking amid the water shortage.“I don’t think...

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How does the existing pond refill nowadays?

 

[Johnny V.]

Say it isn't so that anyone here would hope that it warms up to melt the snow (that one resort can fill their snowmaking pond)!!!

Not enough snow in the woods to ski, so it would be nice to get more water in the pond to put it on the trails. Yes, I realize this is counter to most thinking, but we need the water..............

Not skiing today, but the snow report says Sunset is open. Slow, but we're making progress.

 

[gorgonzola]

Not enough snow in the woods to ski, so it would be nice to get more water in the pond to put it on the trails. Yes, I realize this is counter to most thinking, but we need the water..............

catch 22 down here in PA as well - we need the rain and snowmelt in order to make more snow

 

[Johnny V.]

Quick update for Thursday.............Sunny and windy! Sunset is open and skiing nicely. The top of the Challenger terrain park is open-the Chinese aerial team will be training on the jump. Got a little sticky at the bottom towards the end of the morning. Waiting for water and cold temps!

 

[Johnny V.]

Nice day today-skipped yesterday because of the wind and gray-guess I'm getting old! Sun and decent snow-probably Rocket was in the best condition it has been all year. Crowds not bad for the start of a vacation week. Snowmaking on Comet, Southern Cross, Upper Galaxy and Lower Meteor. Hope we get some variety soon-the boredom factor is starting to set in........................

 

[Andy_ROC]

Nice day today-skipped yesterday because of the wind and gray-guess I'm getting old! Sun and decent snow-probably Rocket was in the best condition it has been all year. Crowds not bad for the start of a vacation week. Snowmaking on Comet, Southern Cross, Upper Galaxy and Lower Meteor. Hope we get some variety soon-the boredom factor is starting to set in........................

Any update on the water situation?

 

[Johnny V.]

Any update on the water situation?

Pond is still low, but there was water coming in through the inlet pipe. Unless we get a substantial rain (which will kill the existing snow) I think it will be low all winter. Sucks!

 

[tirolski]

Pond is still low, but there was water coming in through the inlet pipe. Unless we get a substantial rain (which will kill the existing snow) I think it will be low all winter. Sucks!

OCWA, Cuse’s water authority, just had a 42” pipe break in sandy soil northeast of the City.
Gonna be a mess.
OCWA’s been pumping from The Big O and they’re juggling diverting water to folks from their other uphill sources.

A friend in Victor said he read The Olympic folks from Utahh were gonna practice on Bristol’s Big Jump.

 

[Johnny V.]

A friend in Victor said he read The Olympic folks from Utahh were gonna practice on Bristol’s Big Jump.

Supposedly Olympic qualifying.