Bristol Conditions

[Andy_ROC]

Hey @Johnny V. any recent condition reports? Were you there today 2/18? Thinking about skiing Saturday but concerned about the wind forecast. Sunday looks a lot better but then again thinking it will bring more people.
Thank you

 

[Johnny V.]

Sorry, last time I skied was Wed. night for the race. wasn't bad, but I was off my game.. We're in New Hampshire and Cannon was closed yesterday. I'm expecting a skating rink there today.

 

[Andy_ROC]

Thanks Johnny. The morning wind forecast was 25-35 sustained with gusts to 50. Decided to skip.
Hopefully your NH ski day is better than you think.

 

[Johnny V.]

Back at Bristol today after our New Hampshire trip.Freezing rain on the way down turned to snow. 4-6" of new stuff over the groomed leftovers-it was nice if a fair amount of work skiing. I quit early to save some legs for the Masters race tomorrow at Hunt Hollow. Should be good tomorrow when the new stuff gets groomed in.

 

[Andy_ROC]

Saturday morning conditions at Bristol were quite nice. Good snow and blue sky and not much wind to start. Early was amazing but was getting skied off and pretty firm in areas by 1030. Just too many people for the terrain. Though the last run of the day was Rocket and it was still in great shape but my legs were tired by then or I would have done more.

We had our beer on the deck and by the time we left shortly after noon the line out the rental shop door extended 80 feet outside! Never seen anything like that.

Johnny, I hope you had a good race day at HH.

 

[Johnny V.]

Johnny, I hope you had a good race day at HH.

Yes, I did, thanks! 2nd place (out of 10 in the M9/65-69 age group), although a ways behind the top 15-hey, I'm old and slow. Conditions were excellent, the course was nice, and we had sun for much of the day.

I'm torn on seeing Bristol that busy-it's bad for the folks who can only ski on weekends, but it helps pay back the continual money the Fullers put into the place. A guy I race with who skis at Swain says they are doing well also this year-good for the sport.

 

[Andy_ROC]

Yes, I did, thanks! 2nd place (out of 10 in the M9/65-69 age group), although a ways behind the top 15-hey, I'm old and slow. Conditions were excellent, the course was nice, and we had sun for much of the day.

I'm torn on seeing Bristol that busy-it's bad for the folks who can only ski on weekends, but it helps pay back the continual money the Fullers put into the place. A guy I race with who skis at Swain says they are doing well also this year-good for the sport.

Congrats on the race.

Good to know Swain is doing well. I've got to get there soon to check it out as it's been about 10 years.

 

[Johnny V.]

Sunny skies and groomed snow made for a day of fast skiing. Firm, but not icy. Bumps on Universe are groomed out.

 

[Johnny V.]

Sunny and soft in the morning-ran training gates from about 9:30 'till 11:00. Made a bunch of free runs afterward-nice soft spring conditions, although it got a little sticky right at the bottom around quitting time.

 

[Johnny V.]

Sunny in Rochester when I left around 8:00, but when I got the the hill it was overcast. Snow was firm and loud with flat light. The sun came back out and warmed things up. Haven't been to the Morningstar side in a couple of weeks, so I went over there with one of my old buddies. The chair isn't bad when it's sunny with no wind. I guess it isn't much slower than other fixed grip chairs, but after riding Bristol's two detachables, it earns it's nickname as "The Crawler". Trails over there are nice-mellow and perfect for working on technique.

Met up with some other friends and made a few more runs. Hated to quit, but our beer league final race (hopefully top to bottom) is tomorrow and I wanted to leave some legs in the tank for that.