Looking like Titus for the Adirondaks
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Indy Pass adds Titus Mountain
The Indy Pass is adding Titus Mountain in Malone NY to its lineup of New York ski areas.
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It's 2+ hours up Route 30 from our place near Gore. On that kind of drive you can't anticipate making up time vs Google Maps. Or I can't. Speed limit is a good speed in my experience. Especially if it's snowing.
I remember multiple times in the last few years where Titus was the farthest south that got snow.
For me Titus is now in the McCauley Zone, I'll watch it all the time. For a year, at least.
Might even (selfishly!) add Titus links (Point Forecast, Cam and Snow Report) on the NWS ALY Wx page, keeping them on BTV too.
One thing about a place, if you can catch it on a pow day, your first time... it ends up in your repertoire. Not like there aren't other ways to do that, just saying it's a great way to start. Of the five days I have at McCauley, the worst one was excellent and the rest were off the hook. I feel like I will get more great days there.
I'm definitely headed to Titus next year, hoping for some midweek pow trees.
I remember multiple times in the last few years where Titus was the farthest south that got snow.
For me Titus is now in the McCauley Zone, I'll watch it all the time. For a year, at least.
Might even (selfishly!) add Titus links (Point Forecast, Cam and Snow Report) on the NWS ALY Wx page, keeping them on BTV too.
One thing about a place, if you can catch it on a pow day, your first time... it ends up in your repertoire. Not like there aren't other ways to do that, just saying it's a great way to start. Of the five days I have at McCauley, the worst one was excellent and the rest were off the hook. I feel like I will get more great days there.
I'm definitely headed to Titus next year, hoping for some midweek pow trees.
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MarzNC
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I'm happy that Montage was the addition for PA. Might well try to meet up with the friends who have season passes there. Have only been during early season. Would be fun to check out the blacks when there is full coverage. When I went before they were just starting to spread out snow on White Lightening using the winch cat.
trackbiker
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A few years ago I was at a friends place in Schroon Lake on a Friday and we were watching the weather. Titus got 20" while Gore and Whiteface only got a few inches. Three of us drove the 2 hrs to Titus and had a blast. The people there were great. Even gave us some Titus pins. It was on the My Champlain Valley Card. I hope that card comes back this year.It's 2+ hours up Route 30 from our place near Gore. On that kind of drive you can't anticipate making up time vs Google Maps. Or I can't. Speed limit is a good speed in my experience. Especially if it's snowing.
I remember multiple times in the last few years where Titus was the farthest south that got snow.
For me Titus is now in the McCauley Zone, I'll watch it all the time. For a year, at least.
Might even (selfishly!) add Titus links (Point Forecast, Cam and Snow Report) on the NWS ALY Wx page, keeping them on BTV too.
One thing about a place, if you can catch it on a pow day, your first time... it ends up in your repertoire. Not like there aren't other ways to do that, just saying it's a great way to start. Of the five days I have at McCauley, the worst one was excellent and the rest were off the hook. I feel like I will get more great days there.
I'm definitely headed to Titus next year, hoping for some midweek pow trees.
Warp daddy
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Old Titus dude here: Nah , don't believe a word of this ??????????, ,It's 2+ hours up Route 30 from our place near Gore. On that kind of drive you can't anticipate making up time vs Google Maps. Or I can't. Speed limit is a good speed in my experience. Especially if it's snowing.
I remember multiple times in the last few years where Titus was the farthest south that got snow.
For me Titus is now in the McCauley Zone, I'll watch it all the time. For a year, at least.
Might even (selfishly!) add Titus links (Point Forecast, Cam and Snow Report) on the NWS ALY Wx page, keeping them on BTV too.
One thing about a place, if you can catch it on a pow day, your first time... it ends up in your repertoire. Not like there aren't other ways to do that, just saying it's a great way to start. Of the five days I have at McCauley, the worst one was excellent and the rest were off the hook. I feel like I will get more great days there.
I'm definitely headed to Titus next year, hoping for some mid pow trees.
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Indy Pass Adds Four New Resorts in Northern Japan
Passholders can access up to eight days in one of the world’s most renowned powder regions
PORTLAND, Ore. (August 10, 2021) – The Indy Pass is expanding beyond North America with the addition of four Northern Japanese resorts: Geto Kogan, Tazawako, Okunakayama Kogen, and Shimokura/Panorama. Indy Pass holders receive up to eight free days of unforgettable skiing and riding on some of the best powder in the world. Local experts from Japan Ski Tours will provide optional guide and concierge services in an exclusive partnership with Indy Pass.
A constant barrage of winter storms powering across the Sea of Japan slams into the Tohoku region’s mountainous powder belt and deposits 40-60 feet of smoke-like, “Japow” every winter. The region is brimming with cat skiing, backcountry skiing, tree skiing, and bountiful side-country in addition to temples, traditions, authentic accommodations, and hot springs that offer a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
“Powder skiing in Japan is not for everyone but by adding these beautiful, independent resorts and culturally rich region to the Indy Pass, we give people something to dream about,” said Indy Pass founder Doug Fish. “As the great Warren Miller often said, ‘If you don’t do it this year, you’ll be another year older when you do.”
“At Japan Ski Tours we’ve been specializing in off-the-beaten-track ski experiences for seven years and can provide everything from all-inclusive guided trips to white-glove airport-to-airport service to ensure that your dream ski vacation goes off without a hitch,” said Brent Potter, mountain guide and co-owner of Japan Ski Tours.
Win a Japow Dream Trip!
While not everyone can afford a ski vacation in Japan, anyone 18 years or older can enter to win a ski vacation of a lifetime as Indy Pass and Japan Ski Tours are giving away a dream trip for two. The prize includes a seven-day, all-expense-paid trip for two including round trip airfare, transportation, lodging, meals, two pair of Atomic Bent Chetler skis, and two Indy Passes. Enter to win and find contest details at indyskipass.com.
About the Resorts
Geto Kogen ski resort consistently ranks amongst Japan’s top snowfall regions, receiving an estimated 50 feet per season! Still relatively unknown in the Japow world, Geto Kogen offers an authentic Japanese ski experience, with frequent powder resets. Geto Kogen summed up: Consistently deep pow, with little competition for the freshies!
Tazawako is a site of the Annual FIS Freestyle Ski Worldcup Competition and has a bit of everything—high-speed lifts, good piste options, side-country, backcountry, and a variety of terrain for all skier types. Located on the West side of the mountain range, this side is more exposed to the storms coming off the Sea of Japan and receives an abundance of snow.
Okunakayama Kogen is a town-owned ski resort that feels like a private ski resort on weekdays, where rivalry for fresh powder is approximately zero. This mountain is a protected east-facing bowl with four ski lifts and two traditional Onsen hot springs at the base. The facilities feature basic Japanese cuisine and authentic accommodation options.
Shimokura/Panorama is a local gem of the Hachimantai powder belt. This protected east-facing bowl gets positively dumped with high-quality super light snow. This small resort consists of just three lifts, but the tree skiing and backcountry options will have you playing on the mountain all day. A lift ticket here can also be used at the beginner-friendly Panorama resort which is connected by a 10-minute shuttle ride.
Early-Bird Pricing Ends August 31
Indy Pass - Adult $279, Kids 12-and-under $119
Indy+ - Adult $379, Kids $169 (no blackouts)
Indy AddOn – Adult $189, Kids $89 (for season passholders at partner resorts)
Indy+ AddOn – Adult $289, Kids $139
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The first and last time I skied Montage, we parked, got tickets and took 4 gs turns down this trail without knowing it was The Trail. We got on the lift were were told we just skied White Lightening. We had a good laugh.
