Bristol Conditions
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Johnny V.
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Finally made it out today for my first ski day at Bristol. Conditions were about what you'd expect after 4 days of skiing and grooming with highs in the 50's-rather firm. One top to bottom WROD which is Upper and Lower Rocket. Nice to see some old friends even if we're keeping our distance.
Good news though-the guns are cranked up on a bunch of trails which should open considerably more terrain. Looks like the nor'easter will mostly miss us, but may give us two to three inches. We'll take it! I'll probably skip tomorrow but return on Wednesday and update the condition report then.
Good news though-the guns are cranked up on a bunch of trails which should open considerably more terrain. Looks like the nor'easter will mostly miss us, but may give us two to three inches. We'll take it! I'll probably skip tomorrow but return on Wednesday and update the condition report then.
Johnny V.
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Second day at Bristol today.The "Loop" which is actually six green trails opened today which took some of the pressure off the the WROD of Upper and Lower Rocket. By the time I got my lazy butt on the slope it was about 10:30 and the early morning crowds were starting to thin. Not too bad-the Loop was nice, but Upper and Lower Rocket were starting to get scraped off. Bristol got the edge of the Nor'easter and only received about 4" of snow, but we'll take anything we can get.
Snowmaking continues on several other trails- we'll see whether they'll be able to cover them during the cold temp window.
I believe walk up tickets and cards have to make reservations. So far they have not required that for passholders. Like most other areas, it's boot up in you car time ( a big pain in the butt for this old set in his ways man.)
Snowmaking continues on several other trails- we'll see whether they'll be able to cover them during the cold temp window.
I believe walk up tickets and cards have to make reservations. So far they have not required that for passholders. Like most other areas, it's boot up in you car time ( a big pain in the butt for this old set in his ways man.)
Johnny V.
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Skied today with my oldest (10 yr.) granddaughter today. Started about 11:00 which despite the slopes being somewhat skied off seems to be a good time in regards to crowds. Small lift lines and well managed. They are blowing lots of snow and will have 2 more trails open tomorrow. Too bad we missed the storm-would have really opened things up.I'm envious of you folks who got it!
So much fun skiing with my granddaughter. I've watched her go from a timid beginner to confident junior skier.I hope the younger two girls and their little brother take to it like she has.
So much fun skiing with my granddaughter. I've watched her go from a timid beginner to confident junior skier.I hope the younger two girls and their little brother take to it like she has.
Johnny V.
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More trails added over the weekend-greens and blues, but the variety helps. Looks like snow and colder temps later in the week, so the guns will be cranked as soon as that happens. Crowds haven't been too bad-I've been taking my time getting down and things seem to clear out around 10:30-11:00.
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Johnny V.
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Bristol was the most crowded I've seen it so far-to be expected. No new terrain has opened up, bu they are doing their best with guns on many of the closed slopes. Four chairs running-no line at the fixed grip triple which I took a couple of times. Snow is good considering the crowds and they've done a good job of resurfacing where needed.
The new patio in front of the Rocket Lodge is open with two fire pits and quite a few chairs. Nice addition to the facilities.
The new patio in front of the Rocket Lodge is open with two fire pits and quite a few chairs. Nice addition to the facilities.
Johnny V.
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Bad news-good news report.........
Bad news-most crowded I've seen it this year.
Good news-Lots of guns going and more top to bottom and upper level (for Bristol) terrain along with the Galaxy chair should be open soon which will help things.Hopefully things will quiet down on weekdays next week.
Bad news-most crowded I've seen it this year.
Good news-Lots of guns going and more top to bottom and upper level (for Bristol) terrain along with the Galaxy chair should be open soon which will help things.Hopefully things will quiet down on weekdays next week.
