Bristol Conditions

[Johnny V.]

Nice today-got there around 9:45. Sun, softer snow and much fewer people. Yep, getting boring skiing the same trail,but getting the ski legs back. Did about 15 runs or so.

 

[Johnny V.]

Finally got some cold enough temps to blow some snow. Surface on Upper and Lower Rocket was icy and marbley-not great. With churning up again overnight it should be better. The Loop should be open tomorrow. They're doing all they can, but with uncooperative weather, there's only so much that can happen.

 

[Johnny V.]

The loop was opened today which added some variety. Softened up quite a bit in the sun and was nice to actually get an edge you could trust.

 

[Johnny V.]

No big change from yesterday, although a little natural snow in the morning made it look like ski season. They are blowing snow so possibly more terrain for the Christmas vacation. Skipping tomorrow, but taking the 2 older granddaughters on Friday-hope it's not a complete shit show!

 

[Harvey]

No big change from yesterday, although a little natural snow in the morning made it look like ski season. They are blowing snow so possibly more terrain for the Christmas vacation. Skipping tomorrow, but taking the 2 older granddaughters on Friday-hope it's not a complete shit show!

Christmas Eve should be chill?

 

[Johnny V.]

Christmas Eve should be chill?

You might be right, but I think with the late start to the season and school being off, it will be quite busy. Good news is we've gotten some natural here in Rochester, and Bristol is cranking the guns, so more terrain will probably be available.

 

[Andy_ROC]

You might be right, but I think with the late start to the season and school being off, it will be quite busy. Good news is we've gotten some natural here in Rochester, and Bristol is cranking the guns, so more terrain will probably be available.

Johnny thank you for the ongoing Bristol updates.

On a separate topic, did you ever find out what ski tracking app Charlie D is using? I miss tracking those leaders since Trace tanked.

 

[Johnny V.]

Johnny thank you for the ongoing Bristol updates.

Happy to post them-hope it's not getting too boring! I'll check on what Charlie is using this year and PM you. Let me know when you're going to be there and we can do a fist bump and a ski pole tap.

 

[Andy_ROC]

Happy to post them-hope it's not getting too boring! I'll check on what Charlie is using this year and PM you. Let me know when you're going to be there and we can do a fist bump and a ski pole tap.

Thanks Johnny! It will be a while before I go since I only have the Vert 1200 card these days--- I've got to wait until more is open to make it worth burning a pass. Me and my buddy stopped doing the season pass about 4 years ago because we were not enjoying night skiing so much anymore, between sketchy conditions and closed terrain because the Galaxy Lift would not run at night. Sure we only lose Northstar and lower Galaxy but that's a lot when they have training occupying other runs.

Anyway looking forward to a ski pole tap some time.
Have fun out there and Happy Holidays!

 

[Johnny V.]

Same to you Andy! Took my two older Granddaughters today-lots of people for the terrain that was open. The Shooting Star/mini terrain park opened which added another slope.Conditions were good-soft and easily edgeable. I skied my slalom skis for their short turn capability.

Nights have gotten less fun. I've done the Adult Race League for about 20 years now, and as a grumpy old man have gotten less tolerant of the school programs at night. Last year with the restricted chair loading was really bad-after course inspection trying to get up to the start in time was a pain. Not sure if I'll do it again this year.