Killington Conditions

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Was snow real wet? Thoughts on tomorrow’s setup? Thanks

 

[Kleetus]

Was snow real wet? Thoughts on tomorrow’s setup? Thanks

It was heavy for sure at the start, but seemed to be more medium density as the day went on esp higher up. Not sure how it will set up tomorrow. Supposed to just go below freezing tonight so we'll see if that helps suck some moisture out. Should be good either way tomorrow

 

[Benny Profane]

Yeah, I got a first hand report that conditions were fun, but, stay away from thin places and do not duck a rope if you like your skis. Bear and Needles eye closed for good. Should be a fair amount open during the week, otherwise.

 

[Kingslug]

 

[Kingslug]

So..what they thought would be 5 to 8 inches turned into about 15. It pounded all day, the top was a whiteout. And it really wasn't as heavy as it could have been as I had no trouble except seeing. I think I hit everything open as well as a lot of closed..well..the closed signs really meant come on in. The tricky part was the ice moguls lurking underneath it all but who cares..it had enough snow on top you could scoot through. Refills all day. I lasted until 2:30..passed out in the hotel and came back for more today. Even a little better today as the snow wasn't too heavy at all..pretty much soft so it was easier today. I could pick up speed..and since visibility sucked I didn't care where I was going as I couldn't see any way. Flume was interesting with over a foot deep and some tricky areas to navigate.
Then it started snowing again..and the hordes showed up. Around noon it became a shitshow so I left. 4 hours of the goods was enough.
It ain't over yet...

 

[Kleetus]

Another stellar day minus the crowds. Echo Slug's report above. Double Dipper was the ROTD and probably ROTW. So much soft snow and great coverage.

Round 3 tomorrow before heading home

 

[marcski]

Escapade.

 

[gorgonzola]

Escapade.

F*ck yea, fun day!

 

[Kleetus]

Another great day today. Snow set up overnight at lower elevation so up top was the place to be where the snow stayed powdery. Lapped North Ridge all morning on primo carving snow. Around 11 transitioned to Downdraft and then finished the day (and maybe season?) lapping soft bumps on Superstar.

Vis became a challenge around 11, and crashed down near the base by the time I called it a day to drive home around 12:30, but stellar end to 3 days of great skiing at the big K, and maybe the end of my season...

Although I didn't make it out anywhere near as much as I would have liked. The days I did get out were all quality. I also have it as a personal goal each season to have it end in at least April, and have it end on Superstar or at a big mountain on a trip out west or somewhere else in the east outside NY (just because NY is home turf and ORDA normally closes by mid April).

If this was it for me this season, Today lapping Superstar with perfect soft bumps checked all the boxes. Ending the season the way it should be.

 

[DanS]

Skiing was awesome today, and what a variable day of weather. snowy morning up top, mist at the bottom, thick fog across superstar head wall, and then sunny around 1:30.

great bumps all around, my favorite was ovation. Here is some amateur video of my kids and me.