Plattekill Conditions
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Harvey
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Yes it is on for tomorrow. Email going out soon.
I've had a difficult week, apologies for any confusion.
TheGreatAbyss
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Debating whether and where to plan a long weekend for wife and I sans the baby on December 18th. What is Platty's usual snow making plan and schedule? Assuming a "new normal" early winter do they usually have anything open by then? And if so is it just the beginner and intermediate stuff or do they prioritize blowing on the steeper front 4 trails?
Harvey
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If Plattekill sticks to form from the last several years they will start with Face, and "the S."
The S is Sundown and Shredded Mozzarella. Face is divided into Upper and Lower Face. That is essentially three blue trails: Sundown, Shredded and Lower Face, and one black Upper Face.
Next they tend to go towards Powder Puff, the long green, as it is crucial for Christmas.
After that I'm not 100% sure what happens, but I am going to lobby for Plunge, testing out the new pipes. ?
Also in my experience it seems they start blowing the first cold days in December, maybe around the 7th? I'm not sure, and I will reach out and see if they can add to, or correct what I just said.
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The S is Sundown and Shredded Mozzarella. Face is divided into Upper and Lower Face. That is essentially three blue trails: Sundown, Shredded and Lower Face, and one black Upper Face.
Next they tend to go towards Powder Puff, the long green, as it is crucial for Christmas.
After that I'm not 100% sure what happens, but I am going to lobby for Plunge, testing out the new pipes. ?
Also in my experience it seems they start blowing the first cold days in December, maybe around the 7th? I'm not sure, and I will reach out and see if they can add to, or correct what I just said.
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TheGreatAbyss
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Thanks Harvey
I'll always say that contrary to conventional wisdom, mountains should prioritize expert trails first, as the die hards are the most likely to make the trip in early season. The gapers don't come out until after XMAS.
I'll always say that contrary to conventional wisdom, mountains should prioritize expert trails first, as the die hards are the most likely to make the trip in early season. The gapers don't come out until after XMAS.
x10003q
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Expert have kids. I am more than happy to noodle around on green trails early season with my kids.
Harvey
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I had a convo about this with Danielle a few years ago. For Plattekill, beginners are the key to a successful Christmas Holiday season. Pound for pound, the magic carpet and teaching slope are KEY. Even if there is a monsoon on Christmas day, if the teaching slope is open it makes a big difference.
At other mountains I don't know the players as well, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same. What does Belle do? I know Gore goes after a green route from the top of the gondola very early.
More than conventional wisdom, I think it's years of experience.
BREAKING NEWS!!
Laz is busy at the moment
At other mountains I don't know the players as well, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same. What does Belle do? I know Gore goes after a green route from the top of the gondola very early.
More than conventional wisdom, I think it's years of experience.
BREAKING NEWS!!
Laz is busy at the moment
Song opened only their little bunny hill lift 1st last year before Lab opened top to bottom skiing.
Hope they open top to bottom skiing when the season starts.
