Stratton Conditions

[snoloco]

Well aware of the refreeze situation, but I expected more than one trail off the summit to be groomed.

 

[Harvey]

This was my 9th day in a row.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Well aware of the refreeze situation, but I expected more than one trail off the summit to be groomed.

Expectations are predetermined disappointments

 

[Brownski]

Well aware of the refreeze situation, but I expected more than one trail off the summit to be groomed.

I get it. I had the same reaction when I got to Platty yesterday- “this is really firm. Why didn’t they groom more stuff more aggressively?” It occurred to me that they were hoping the sun would soften everything up and at that point we would want the bumps to still be there to play on. Eventually that was how it developed for us but it could have stayed cold and been a big disappointment. The Stratton ops guys probably had a similar plan and it just didn’t turn out the same up there. Bad luck.

 

[Brownski]

Expectations are predetermined disappointments

We need to compile a list of NYSB truisms, life lessons and pro tips. It will be titled “The Wisdom of the Upstate Skier”.

 

[tirolski]

We need to compile a list of NYSB truisms, life lessons and pro tips. It will be titled “The Wisdom of the Upstate Skier”.

Skiing is fun.

 

[not2brite]

Another day and another shit show at Stratton.

Multiple lifts down? Check.

Summit delayed until around 10? Check

Only one open trail at the summit? Check

Massive lift lines at the open lifts? Check

Lodges already packed to the gills at 11 with a huge line at the cafeteria? Check

Not surprised, not impressed.

Sno I’m just curious why you never seem to go to Sugarbush. I have only skied each of them once but I loved Sugarbush. Thought it was WAY more fun and interesting. I do not ski trees at all (yet) so could be that. Also seems to be alot less crowded. Both reasons for me would be enough to offset the extra hour drive each way.

 

[Harvey]

Sugarbush is not nearly as easy to get to, from a lot of places in NY? That's why I don't get there as often as I would like.

 

[snoloco]

Sno I’m just curious why you never seem to go to Sugarbush. I have only skied each of them once but I loved Sugarbush. Thought it was WAY more fun and interesting. I do not ski trees at all (yet) so could be that. Also seems to be alot less crowded. Both reasons for me would be enough to offset the extra hour drive each way.

I went to Sugarbush most recently in 2021. I didn't go last year because they never opened the Slide Brook lift. I haven't gone this year partly because I haven't gotten around to it, and also because they've been having so much lift down time. It's a longer drive for me, and I don't want to do that and get screwed. If they show improvement on this front next year, then I'll go back.

 

[not2brite]

Sugarbush is not nearly as easy to get to, from a lot of places in NY? That's why I don't get there as often as I would like.

I always thought it was much further than it actually is. I have stayed in Lake George quite a bit this year and bounce between Gore (35 minutes) and Whiteface (1:20). Killington also is only 1:20. Was very surprised when Sugarbush turned out to be only 2 hours. It may get me to consider Ikon.