Total Solar Eclipse coming to NY: April 8, 2024

[Harvey]

My camera has a video screen. So save it for the moment, point and shoot once and be done with it.

Like I said, I don't think ORDA will care about my opinion, but did email someone. Be interesting to see if I get a response.

 

[Deez]

I would think that a lack of sunlight and neither mountain equipped with lighted trails would be a huge liability problem to run the gondola. You know some idiot is going take off down a trail on skis or hike somewhere they are not supposed to. People are dumb.

 

[Harvey]

I would think that a lack of sunlight and neither mountain equipped with lighted trails would be a huge liability problem to run the gondola. You know some idiot is going take off down a trail on skis or hike somewhere they are not supposed to. People are dumb.

Maybe don't allow people to take skis up after a 2pm? I can see how that would be problematic.

 

[tirolski]

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If this map is accurate North Creek and Gore are out of the zone, but our place is barely inside of it.

What about the top of Gore? It’s a lot closer to the edge of totality than the base.

People who think a 99% eclipse will get you 99% of the experience will be susceptible to Gore's promotion if they are still hosting an event.

Here’s a shot of today’s promo.

Could be just another ya gotta got to know...

 

[tirolski]

Maybe don't allow people to take skis up after a 2pm? I can see how that would be problematic.

It’s dark for a max of <4 minutes in the middle of the path of totality for NYS.
Folks wait in lift lines much longer to ski.
Sugarloaf’s gonna shut their lifts temporarily at 3:10.
Totality there is after NYS.

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[Milo Maltbie]

Sugarloaf i is doing the right thing, but they can't charge another $50 for gondola access from passholders who thought they already bout unlimited access.
Gore's deal is just a joke. They shouldn't bother. Whiteface should do what Sugarloaf is doing, or allow foot traffic on the gondola but run the other lifts until 4 or 5 for skiers. This is probably the best chance ever for millions of people to see a total eclipse, and ORDA (and others) are unnecessarily limiting it.

mm

 

[Deez]

i'm gonna get absolutely roasted for this ....but is this eclipse a big deal ??
I am really surprised by all the hype and planning around it.
ok - admittedly, I am lame and hate crowds.
I am shocked by the potential amount of people that could flock up north.
I would have to think that Monday night going south on the Northway is going to be a mess.

 

[Campgottagopee]

i'm gonna get absolutely roasted for this ....but is this eclipse a big deal ??
I am really surprised by all the hype and planning around it.
ok - admittedly, I am lame and hate crowds.
I am shocked by the potential amount of people that could flock up north.
I would have to think that Monday night going south on the Northway is going to be a mess.

I couldn't agree more

 

[trackbiker]

i'm gonna get absolutely roasted for this ....but is this eclipse a big deal ??
I am really surprised by all the hype and planning around it.
ok - admittedly, I am lame and hate crowds.
I am shocked by the potential amount of people that could flock up north.
I would have to think that Monday night going south on the Northway is going to be a mess.

That's why I'm going back Tuesday.
I think that a lot of people are going to drive north for the day. Watch the eclipse for 3 or less minutes. Then get in their car and drive home. The southbound thruway will be a mess after the eclipse.

 

[Harvey]

Where are you going to watch it?