Titus Conditions

[Harvey]

I thinking tomorrow could be gold. Considering an audible.

Anyone else?

 

[Mike]

Well, we finally made it back to Malone yesterday, and got out to ski today. Conditions are pretty great. It's a bit firm underneath, but super edge able, and the natural snow trails are great. We got a good 4-5 inches today, more up top, and it's supposed to snow for the next few days. Titus will close for Christmas, and Wednesday at 2 so keep that in mind. Wednesday am and Friday am look to be pretty sweet. We'll be here through Christmas, then head to Saratoga for Dad's 100th birthday party. Say hi if you are around, I ski with one pole. Oh, and no crowds at all.

 

[Mike]

We had a great day skiing today, there is about 6 inches of heavy sort of dense snow that is skiing great. A lot has opened up, the groomers are terrific, and the woods lines look really filled in. The mountain is closed tomorrow, but the weekend should be as good as it gets, and probably not too crowded either. If you want to ski Titus, this is a good time.

 

[Capt_Planit]

What may qualify as the longest lift line (exclusive of night skiing) that I have seen at Titus. Much talk in the air of how busy it was. But only one family speaking french...domestic ski boom?

Not exactly crowded up top as we head over to the upper mountain. Pretty nice day, for an ice storm.

Takes awhile to get there though. Lots of patented "Titus Flat-Bits" to get through. Push!

It also took a long time to leave the upper mountain. A family group blocked the bridge to take a picture. My visitors had to skate, after I had coached them all day on how to haul ass over the bridge (so you can make it to the lift beyond).

Place was open 9 am to 9 pm, so we stayed for a couple lighted runs. Snow held up great.

 

[Ripitz]

Dad's 100th birthday party. Say hi if you are around, I ski with one pole.

100! That’s kick ass. God bless him.

Is the one pole a lurk?

 

[Mike]

100! That’s kick ass. God bless him.

Is the one pole a lurk?

Yes, we are so lucky to have him around for so long. I have a neck injury that affects my right arm, so I can't use a pole. I keep my hand tucked in a pocket. I'm finally getting my balance right after 5 years or so of this. I take it easy now, I can't fall.

 

[Mike]

Back at Titus today, and the skiing is pretty good. Firmer than before, but easily edge able, and there is soft snow on the sides of some of the trails. Everything is open, and folks are here. We are bringing the touring skis out, and headed to the Fish and Game Club trails from lift 4 tomorrow to avoid the crowds. Have fun out there.

 

[Jim]

Email just now from Titus. It's going to be really cold if a place in Malone, NY, feels the need to close!

** Important Announcement**

By now, we assume you have all heard or have seen the forecast for the coming weekend starting Friday night 1/22 and continuing to Sunday 1/24. It is now expected to be 60+ hours in a row of negative temperatures. They also are predicting record breaking wind chill on Saturday morning with the summit reaching -40 degrees Fahrenheit, and then again Sunday morning with -30 degrees Fahrenheit. When we see temps get this cold, our team takes EVERYTHING into consideration. For example, we are sold out of Skibanas and Deluxe Skibanas. We are also sold out for tubing parties for both the day and night sessions. We have all of our slope side properties booked. It is shaping up to be another fun, busy weekend at the mountain.

More importantly, we take immense pride in being a family friendly ski resort. If you frequent the mountain, you notice that the majority of our skiers and riders are children and families. Because of this, no amount of revenue will justify being open and operating in these brutal temperatures.

It wouldn't be fair to our loyal patrons to open in order to not give refunds. Also, all of our amazing employees have families to consider, houses to keep warm, cars that might not start. Extreme temperatures like this put severe stress throughout the entire mountain and the community. Skiing is meant to be a fun, relaxing, stress free activity and we can't see any of that in temperatures this cold. It is dangerous. In below zero weather(-30 especially), time is compressed and risks multiply.

Closing is not an easy decision to make, as we know guests book reservations weeks to months in advance. However, we believe it is the correct decision. If you already have an itinerary booked for Saturday, or Sunday, someone from our team will be reaching out with different options to either change the date of your visit or receive a full refund. Please be patient as we have many reservations this weekend, and it will take time to reach out and make contact with every guest.

The weekend operating hours are as follows:

Friday: 10-4:30​

Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday 10:00-4:30

Thank you for understanding. Stay warm. Stay safe. And we will see you back on the slopes soon.

Think snow,​

Bruce Monette III
Director of Operations