Opening day rumors 2014

ScottyJack wrote

Not funny at all

yea ,it was wicked funny

It's snowing in North Creek and it's starting to stick. Some groomers have been told to report to work.

What terrain do the Whiteface regulars think will be open by Sunday.  I am debating whether to start the season at Whiteface or at Killington.  Killington will likely have more terrain open, but will be more crowded than WF would be.

K-Mart would be good for you.

We have a pool and a pond

campgottagopee wrote

We have a pool and a pond

... Pond'd be good for you.

x10003q wrote

campgottagopee wrote

We have a pool and a pond

... Pond'd be good for you.

Guys, you're blowing it.

Noah John wrote

Guys, you're blowing it.

 

Twsw

I laughed

Now the word is that Gore will open Sunday with the Gondola serving Foxlair, Sunway, Quicksilver.

Funny ha ha

Harvey wrote

It's been a while since Gore opened before Thanksgiving.  

Actually Gore (and WF too) opened for the weekends of Nov 16-17 and Nov 23-24 last year.  Thanksgiving was the 28th.

Hahahah. Last year was a long time ago$!! Hahah

Harvey's an internet guy.  A year ago is like a different epoch.

Or maybe senile.

From the Governor's office this afternoon:

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES WHITEFACE AND GORE MOUNTAINS TO OPEN SUNDAY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that the 2014-15 skiing and riding season will begin this weekend at Gore and Whiteface Mountains. Gore Mountain, located in North Creek, N.Y, and Whiteface Mountain, located in Wilmington, N.Y., will open for business on Sunday, Nov. 16.

"New York is the proud home of some of the best skiing and snowboarding trails and facilities in the entire Northeast," Governor Cuomo said. "Whether you're an expert skier or snowboarder, or someone who's always wanted to try, there is no time like the present to get out and experience more of what New York has to offer. As Gore and Whiteface Mountains officially kick off the 2014-15 season, I encourage all New Yorkers to plan a trip to one of our State's world-class mountains."

Gore has been making snow since Wednesday, Nov. 12, and with almost two miles of continuous skiing and riding serviced by the high-speed Northwoods Gondola, guests should look for a route combining Foxlair, Sunway, Quicksilver, 3B and Jamboree to the Base Area. Some terrain park elements will be available as well.

Meanwhile, snowmaking at Whiteface has been taking place since the evening of Friday, Nov. 7. This in combination with natural snowfall means that at least three trails will be open at the resort for Sunday's skiing and riding.

When purchasing lift tickets at Gore, visitors can double their discount to $20 off already-reduced early season prices by donating two non-perishable food items at the ticket window. Accounting for this donation to support area food banks, Sunday's prices are $37 for adults, $25 for teens and seniors, and $12 for juniors.

At Whiteface, tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for teens and seniors and $30 for juniors. After this weekend, both resorts will close Sunday, at 4 p.m., and re-open Saturday, Nov. 22. Full-time operations are slated to begin on Friday, Nov. 28.

Operations at Belleayre, in Highmount, N.Y., begin Nov. 28, conditions and weather permitting.

I don't see why lifts cant spin at Bell this Sunday also.  Natural is falling and the temps are cold.

Look at the Hunter and Windham webcams.  There is nowhere near enough snow for it to be skiable, even with snowmaking which I don't know if Belleayre is doing yet.  Belleayre is not on par with WF and Gore and will never follow the same season dates that WF and Gore do.  It is much more in line with Windham and Hunter and will have similar season dates to those 2.

snoloco wrote

Look at the Hunter and Windham webcams.  There is nowhere near enough snow for it to be skiable, even with snowmaking which I don't know if Belleayre is doing yet.  Belleayre is not on par with WF and Gore and will never follow the same season dates that WF and Gore do.  It is much more in line with Windham and Hunter and will have similar season dates to those 2.

Good thing you're around to splain stuff to folks Sno.