SKI SUNDOWN 2012-2013
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JWeinstock
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on sundowns face book page it says they are trying to open for thanksgiving with most trails open
YoungChristmas
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They try to do that every year. You can't say when you're opening until its cold enough to make snow.
The colder the better.
It's actually not just cold, the wet-bulb (combination of temp and humidity) needs to be below about 28*. Generally, this can happen with a temp under 28, but sometimes it can be higher and sometimes it needs to be lower, it depends on the humidity. On top of being cold for the actual snowmaking, it needs to remain cold after, or else it's just kinda a waste. That being said, the 10 day doesn't seem too promising...but if the trend continues after the 19th there might be a good shot after Thanksgiving weekend, especially if this warm spurt is our Indian Summer, cause if so, we got off very lucky. Luckily, because everything is ready to go and our snowmakers are fucking awesome, we really only need about 72 hours of solid snowmaking to be open. Keep those fingers crossed.
It's actually not just cold, the wet-bulb (combination of temp and humidity) needs to be below about 28*. Generally, this can happen with a temp under 28, but sometimes it can be higher and sometimes it needs to be lower, it depends on the humidity. On top of being cold for the actual snowmaking, it needs to remain cold after, or else it's just kinda a waste. That being said, the 10 day doesn't seem too promising...but if the trend continues after the 19th there might be a good shot after Thanksgiving weekend, especially if this warm spurt is our Indian Summer, cause if so, we got off very lucky. Luckily, because everything is ready to go and our snowmakers are fucking awesome, we really only need about 72 hours of solid snowmaking to be open. Keep those fingers crossed.
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fghtoffyrdmns
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Hey I'm gonna be back in ct for a few weeks this winter, I'm probably gonna ski sundown for a few days cause I'll go crazy without skiing for that long haha, I've been living in Montana for awhile so it'll be nice to get back to some solid east coast hoodrat shenanigans. Do alot of skiers ski there? I've only gone once, a long time ago and want to see what the park situation is like, night park laps seem tight
fghtoffyrdmns
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Dude word up, I'll probably be there quite a bit winter break
YoungChristmas
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I have a friend who's coming back for thanksgiving from Michigan and wants to ski sundown again. I'm assuming there's little to no chance of you guys being open. Can anyone prove me wrong?
YoungChristmas
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What time does Simsbury celebrates start
.frenchy
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So the TAFT thing is coming to sundeez on the 15th... Since you're not making any snow when the temps are right (right now it's already 25, and yes I know the crappy rain coming later...) But still, we've had many cold nights so far. Do you think you'll be open for that? (9 days..)
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There's a weather game going on right now. THe reason we arent making right now, is cause its gonna be hot.... just like before... it was cold-ish and then it got HOT.... so, where does that leave us?
if temps allow, we'll start making snow. the 15th is an ideal opening date... but so was the 8th, the 1st and the 23rd... so.... we wait.....
you may have noticed Mohawk is making snow. ..... in a strange way..... because the melting will happen....
they're going about opening a bit differently than us....
anyway, you'll remember we had 5 trails and a park last year for opening day.... that was a little more than 48 hours of snow making weather.
dont be nervous, we are not.
if temps allow, we'll start making snow. the 15th is an ideal opening date... but so was the 8th, the 1st and the 23rd... so.... we wait.....
you may have noticed Mohawk is making snow. ..... in a strange way..... because the melting will happen....
they're going about opening a bit differently than us....
anyway, you'll remember we had 5 trails and a park last year for opening day.... that was a little more than 48 hours of snow making weather.
dont be nervous, we are not.
adamlukowski
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Im expecting a full park complete with a jump on opening day jarrod and if not im gonna be fuckin pissed.
hawaiiansteeze
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found a ticket so hopefully will get to ski around with you all you guys over xmas break, not sure yet though. snowmakin temps dont look too promising through saturday. jarrod or brendan when do you guys think you'll open? its weird PC is getting bitched at for not having a 50 foot jump while you guys arn't open
YoungChristmas
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Hype...
JWeinstock
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stay tuned for Noridca and Tell a Friend up dates...
we're hoping for a friday / saturday rail jam session with each crew... however!!! big however, if the hot bag of shit water that's forecasted comes this way, then we cant mess up the piles. there's a glazing that happens when you the piles sit, that helps protect the snow against rain. opening is more important than rail jams. rail jams are more important video games... so, wish the snow makers luck, tell your weatherman to keep it chilly.
we're hoping for a friday / saturday rail jam session with each crew... however!!! big however, if the hot bag of shit water that's forecasted comes this way, then we cant mess up the piles. there's a glazing that happens when you the piles sit, that helps protect the snow against rain. opening is more important than rail jams. rail jams are more important video games... so, wish the snow makers luck, tell your weatherman to keep it chilly.
JWeinstock
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No more TAFT 
JWeinstock
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i actually agree with this. better have them come back later with a real setup
Don't take this the wrong way...but you need to stop being scared of medium features...if you start hitting them you'll get more comfortable with them and then you'll slay the mini park even more. I know it's only your second year in the park, but I've seen you ski, you're good enough to hit most of what's put up at sundown...you just need to get confident with it.
That being said...I too love me some Tom's laps.
That being said...I too love me some Tom's laps.
.frenchy
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2nd year ever skiing haha.. Fine bwalm fine. But lapping toms > stinger. Just not as crowded and not under the lift and I just like the smaller fun features over the big ones that everyone watches you thinking you're gonna do some big trick.. Plus IMO I'm not good at skiing and don't really feel comfortable hitting stinger idk why :/
Fair enough...I just think you're underestimating yourself...it's not like we set up anything THAT big (there are some feature mid-season that even I have to think about a few times before manning up to them...but for the most part it's nothing super crazy). I do get the under the lift thing, I guess I don't think too much of it because I learned how to ski park under lift (most parks are under a lift anyways...you just kinda get used to it).
Starting Saturday Mother Nature will be ushering in cold weather. We’ll seize this opportunity to make snow around the clock, adding to our base, and will open for the season on Wednesday, December 26th
Lifts will open at 8AM, with night skiing until 10PM on 6 trails:
[*]Canyon Run,
[*]Exhibition,
[*]Nor’Easter,
[*]Temptor,
[*]Stinger
[*]Little Joe
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Terrain for all ability levels and 1 park on Stinger.
Will be opening more terrain as the week progresses, including Gunbarrel, Tom’s Treat and the Sunnyside area.
Snowsports School will be fully operational on Wednesday, December 26th
Welcome Center and Snowsports Shop hours are:
SAT 12/22: 10AM – 4PM
SUN 12/23: 11AM-2PM
MON 12/24: 10AM-3PM (Christmas Eve)
Lifts will open at 8AM, with night skiing until 10PM on 6 trails:
[*]Canyon Run,
[*]Exhibition,
[*]Nor’Easter,
[*]Temptor,
[*]Stinger
[*]Little Joe
[/list]
Terrain for all ability levels and 1 park on Stinger.
Will be opening more terrain as the week progresses, including Gunbarrel, Tom’s Treat and the Sunnyside area.
Snowsports School will be fully operational on Wednesday, December 26th
Welcome Center and Snowsports Shop hours are:
SAT 12/22: 10AM – 4PM
SUN 12/23: 11AM-2PM
MON 12/24: 10AM-3PM (Christmas Eve)
Sounds like your pretty damn good if its only your second year. This will also be my second season on snow and pretty excited to learn some actual park techniques. Ski next to me to make your self feel better. I stick to Toms also not because I'm embarrassed but because I actually suck and know my limits. Hopefully things change this year by skiing with other people. Learning by yourself is a painfully slow progression.
JWeinstock
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getting back christmas night so will definably be there. anyone have any idea what the setup for the park will be or will it be like last year with the two flat rails
JWeinstock
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ok. but there will definably be features set up?