Bristol Conditions
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Johnny V.
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Another bluebird day! Snow softened up very nicely to spring conditions, but wasn't sticky (assuming you had decent wax). We quit at 12:30 and a few areas were starting to get water saturated and slow. Brown spots are appearing and it's close to the end for a few of the trails. Crowds were much lighter than I figured they would be, although this type of snow isn't everyone's favorite (leaves more for those of us who do). Repeat tomorrow with higher temps.
Taisunmatty
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Hey Johnny, any idea on when they'll shut down for the season? I'm a big fan of spring skiing. Would like to get a couple more weekdays in.
Andy_ROC
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Definitely a g
Agreed a few trails are getting thin in spots some will have plenty of snow for quite a while.
Johnny, I was also there from 830-noon on Saturday. Definitely one of the best spring ski days I've had in years.
Agreed a few trails are getting thin in spots some will have plenty of snow for quite a while.
Johnny V.
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Wow! Making up for the gray flat light days of January and February! Groomed well in the AM,and got nicely bumped up in the late morning and early afternoon. Getting thinner on some trails-trail count will be going down in the next few days as the warm weather continues.
Based on past history I'd say at least through Easter weekend if not to the weekend after. But, I'd get your days in as soon as you can for the most terrain.
Johnny V.
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Day 4 of bluebird skies. Bristol groomed (except for Universe) and conditions were perfect spring-creamy in the AM and softening up from there. No Galaxy chair, but it was possible to make it back from Lower Northstar and Universe with a little poling. Universe is just about done and more brown and bare spots on a few trails. We skied until close to 2:00 when we decided our legs were just about done.
Johnny V.
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Another great day, but the sun and warm temps are taking their toll. Lower Northstar is losing the connector and Lower Universe has a big dirt area towards the bottom. Unfortunately the trail count will be going down probably as of tomorrow. I'm sure they will have no problem making it to 4/4 which is the projected closing date, but many trails will be toast.
The last five days have been a great run!
The last five days have been a great run!
Johnny V.
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Like most northeastern ski areas, a big change from the last day I skied there on 3/23. Not sure what the exact trail count is, but there are three ways down: Upper/Lower Rocket, Comet/Outer Orbit, and the combination of trails that make up the Loop. Comet/Outer Orbit is getting very thin and may not make it to the 4th. There was probably an inch or two of new snow-but quickly deteriorated to marbles from the grooming.At least the sun was out! I don't see them extending the season beyond Sunday-there's just not enough snow to make it worth while.
Johnny V.
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Getting very thin and narrow on Comet and Outer Orbit. Rocket and the Loop have good snow, but I see them holding to closing tomorrow. Sometimes they open the next weekend, but with the predicted warm weather this week, I don't think it will happen. Unless it's brilliant sunshine tomorrow morning this is my last ski day of the '20-'21 season. Despite the restrictions, we had a good winter. Let's hope Covid is under control next year and we can travel and boot up inside like normal times!
