Mount Peter Spring Rally 3-13-2016

My kids had been pestering me to bring them to Mount Peter for the spring rally/ last day. They weren't dying to ski. They got their fix at Plattekill yesterday. They wanted to see the pond skimming. We had a lot of commitments today. There was a lot of homework left to be done and my nine year old was in a baseball clinic til 3:15. Pond skimming started at 4:15. Even that late in the day the homework wasn't done and they weren't ready to go but I gave in anyway and we were in our way at 3:30 in the afternoon. Arriving after the pond skimming began was my excuse not to do it myself so I gave them the camera and let them go while I booted up and hit the lift.















Dynamite was closed for the festivities so I only had about three short trails to choose from. St Pete and Cedar Lane both had narrowed spots that required some delicate maneuvering but all things considered, it wasn't so bad. Skiing on soft snow in just an undershirt is always fun for me. Everyone at the mountain was gathered around the water to watch so the lift was ski-on. After they were done and the crowds moved over to where the cardboard box races were going to happen, a few of the skimmers joined me on the lift. It was scheduled to shut down at five but they kept going from an extra twenty five minutes or so. I got in about fifteen runs. Some times, on a busy Saturday, it might take four hours to do that so I felt satisfied when I finally stepped out of my bindings. My kids got a huge kick out of the pond skimming.









Once again, I was glad I got past the static and went skiing today. For a last day of the season at a little mountain, it wasn't bad.

Nice to get at it! For a local hill so close to the big city, Mt. Peter is a cool little place. A cool vibe despite its limited terrain and it is the oldest ski area in NYS.  

I thought Gore was the oldest ski area in NY.

Are you in the MLB shirt? That's a good spring look. I just realized that this will be the first year I can remember where I won't be able to listen to a game on the way back from skiing.... Wow.

That's me. My son was in charge of the camera. The theme of the day was supposed to be 80s attire but I didn't participate.

snoloco wrote

I thought Gore was the oldest ski area in NY.

Mt. Peter claims they are the oldest operating ski area in NYS:  

"Did you know that Mount Peter was started in 1936 by Macy's Department Store to show off and sell their ski fashion? The mountain that started so many years ago as a savvy marketing tool has grown to be a cherished place for people to fall in love with winter. Mount Peter is the oldest operating ski area in New York State, and one of the few remaining family operated ski areas in the country."

From:

http://www.mtpeter.com/mountain-info/about-us

[A list of ski area (both open and NYLSAP ones) opening dates in NYS would interest me, Sno.   ]

https://www.skiinghistory.org/history/ski-resorts-years-they-were-founded
I found this when I wrote up Mount Peters 80th birthday. I think Gores date may be a little murky but I think I phrased it "nys oldest family owned" to cover myself

snoloco wrote

I thought Gore was the oldest ski area in NY.

Gore Mountain 1964
North Creek Ski Bowl 1934

snoloco wrote

Gore should be the oldest

How old is Killington?

Does a mountain have to have a lift to be considered open in your mind?

Didn't want to post more thread drift, so I broke it out.  Posting from my phone, so I can't seem to copy and paste the Permalink.  Topic title is "Ski Area Age" and it's in The Woodstove.

Snowmaking? Well at least you are consistent Sno.

Cool thread Brownski. It looks like everyone was having fun and making the best of the dismal season. The contrast between the happy party goers and the snowless hillsides, leafless trees and gloomy grey sky says something about the spirit of skiers/people that I admire.

Thanks RA
It was a good time. I'm glad I went, even though it was just a quick visit.