Michigan Conditions

[MarzNC]

Looks great!

Ironically, I've been more bundled up against the cold this week in VA and WV than I did last January in Michigan. Skied at Timberline and Canaan Valley while staying near by since Sunday. It was 9 degrees when I pulled into the parking lot at CV this morning. Yesterday with the wind blowing at Timberline in the afternoon felt pretty cold too. Helps that there is a high-speed lift there now. The CV lift to the top takes 12 minutes . . . old fixed grip quad.

 

[MiSkier]

After the best snow in a couple of seasons last week, the warm air came in in Friday and Saturday and then a hard freeze on Sunday with a high of 9 degrees lest very firm snow. But a little help was coming at the end of the day Under the snow squall is Crystal Mtn about 25 miles away to the northwest of Caberfae Peaks.

 

[MiSkier]

On Sunday I wasn’t sure what Caberfae Peaks would be like after a brief warm up and refreeze. Well it was firm in the morning and got real nice with the afternoon sun. You can also see when new trails will take shape in the next few years in the first pic.

 

[MiSkier]

Not a condition report, but some Michigan ski area news. Swiss Valley in Jones Mi (the SW part of the state) has been sold to Perfect North ski area in Indiana.

Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area is getting new owners; skiers may recognize them

New Swiss Valley owners pledge to keep the staff while making uprades and improvements.

www.southbendtribune.com

 

[MiSkier]

Boyne Mtn is not done blowing snow. They have said they want to try and ski deep into May. They have around 24 feet of base on a run called Victor as of right now. They are going for Killington of the Mid-West

 

[MiSkier]

Sunday was the last day for Caberfae Peaks. The snow started out very firm hard packed groomed snow. But within and hour or so the sun did its magic and softened the snow to be near perfect spring snow.

Also Boyne Mtn was blowing snow on Saturday night into Sunday morning. Hopefully I will ski at Boyne on April 5th

 

[MiSkier]

I skied at Boyne Mtn on Saturday April 5th. We drove up in a steady rain for a good 3 hours. By the time the lifts started to spin at 9am the rain had stopped, but the damage to snow was done. The snow was very wet and heavy. But I have to say compared to last year at this time the coverage was much better. This most likely my last ski trip of the season. Unless they make it to Memorial Day which is a goal for one of their runs. Boyne is also planning on making snow on Monday and Tuesday nights.

 

[ciscokid]

Love the ‘60s center pole Riblet quad, the Skybridge, and devils dive off the right of the park.
Can’t lose Meagan with those neon bibs!

 

[jasonwx]

I can’t resist
The chair lift seems superfluous. I think some aluminum stairs would suffice

 

[MiSkier]

I can’t resist
The chair lift seems superfluous. I think some aluminum stairs would suffice

I agree an 8 person high speed lift seems a little too much. But Boyne Mtn is Boyne’s baby and they tend to go big with upgrades. To be fair it did replace two triple lifts so the up hill capacity it about the same.