NIght skiing at PICO

SPORE · Post by **SPORE** » Nov 16th, '07, 10:07

rubigirl wrote:Hey Spore,
Yes I do, because I know there are people out there skiing during the day when it is colder that 20 degrees and many times as a low pressure mass moves into the area the temps actually rise over night. If you don't believe me maybe you should be spending more time watching RSN weather:!:

Go up to Stowe and see how busy it is for night skiing.

rubigirl · Post by **rubigirl** » Nov 16th, '07, 12:10

I am nearly possitive that Stowe does not attract the number of skiers that Killington does annually so of course it is not that busy at night. Killington is the beast of the east for two reasons the first being the number of skiable acres and the second being its nightlife.....adding night skiing to an area already recognized for its nightlife would only further enhancing the marketability of an outstanding mountain/resort region.

Dr. NO · Post by **Dr. NO** » Nov 16th, '07, 16:43

rubigirl wrote:I am nearly possitive that Stowe does not attract the number of skiers that Killington does annually so of course it is not that busy at night. Killington is the beast of the east for two reasons the first being the number of skiable acres and the second being its nightlife.....adding night skiing to an area already recognized for its nightlife would only further enhancing the marketability of an outstanding mountain/resort region.

It used to be because of the length of season and bumps. But between ASC and now POWDR, the BEAST is DEAD!

rubigirl · Post by **rubigirl** » Nov 16th, '07, 18:13

Man you sure are down on Killington......why do you even ski there??? I have been skiing there for 20 + years and honestly think it can return to the glory days under the new management. While I agree ASC was the worst thing to hapen to Killington in its entire history, I would not be so quick to judge the POWDR people. I have personally spoken with Chris and think he really will turn the mountain around but he must first show a profit before he can pump any more money into it.

BigAirSkier1580 · Post by **BigAirSkier1580** » Nov 18th, '07, 17:50

I currently live in Western New York, and would just like to add how viable a small-scale night skiing operation could benefit the area.

ALL the areas around offer extensive night skiing, with nearly ALL of the terrain being lit. Now it may not be big vertical, but it is still a lot of land, and the slopes are very busy.

Even when the temps bottom out at sub-zero temperatures, people are out there, or taking breaks in the lodge buying hot chocolat or pizza or other on-mountain food. The biggest draw is locals. Think after-school programs with busses showing up full of hundreds of kids, and their parents money to burn. Here in Western New York, the parking lot of the local hill is packed, and there are usually at least 15-10 school buses that have dropped off hundreds of kids to ski, and spend a LOT of money.

Think about also how many local kids would show up for a park they can shred after they get out of school. With so few night operations in Vermont, the draw of night skiing at Killington could really give them something to further set themselves apart from other areas.

PS - I may be biased because it is an incredibly gratifying experience to be able to ski from 8am to 10pm. Exhausting, yet gratifying. I really do believe though that night skiing has a lot to bring to the table in terms of personal enjoyment, as well as revenue increases.

newpylong · Post by **newpylong** » Nov 19th, '07, 08:51

rubigirl wrote:Man you sure are down on Killington......why do you even ski there??? I have been skiing there for 20 + years and honestly think it can return to the glory days under the new management. While I agree ASC was the worst thing to hapen to Killington in its entire history, I would not be so quick to judge the POWDR people. I have personally spoken with Chris and think he really will turn the mountain around but he must first show a profit before he can pump any more money into it.

The mountain makes money every year, why do they need to see anything? Spend some to make some.

rubigirl · Post by **rubigirl** » Nov 19th, '07, 09:16

FYI I was skiing at Killington this weeked and talked to several people about this idea and everyone agreed it would be great.

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Nov 19th, '07, 09:42

rubigirl wrote:FYI I was skiing at Killington this weeked and talked to several people about this idea and everyone agreed it would be great.

The Killington-speak response:
Night skiing would increase the carbon footprint of the resort. In this eco-friendly era, that takes precedence. Besides, the costs of legal defense for the class action suit by the liftetime pass people makes it impossible to consider this.

gpetrics · Post by **gpetrics** » Nov 19th, '07, 12:00

I think it is a great idea. I know i would be there almost every night.

johnny the jibber · Post by **johnny the jibber** » Nov 19th, '07, 12:56

its too cold at night here. most people will ski during the day, and go out for dinner and whatever else. maybe select friday and saturday nights, but overall i dont think it would fly, although i would check it out a few times. night skiing in CT was awesome back in the day...

Post by **SkiDork** » Nov 19th, '07, 13:13

Night skiing is good for small resorts closer to metro areas. For the mighty K, it isn't necessary...

lifeisgood · Post by **lifeisgood** » Nov 19th, '07, 17:15

My 2 cents for what it's worth:

Living in northern NJ, close to the poconos, I view night skiing as something unique to the small ski hills around here, but I just don't see it at a "real" ski resort like Killington. Heck, I don't even like skiing at night around here, much less up there. It's cold and dark, any you really don't see the snow that well. Everything is REALLY skied off by night. It holds no attraction for me.

lostskier · Post by **lostskier** » Nov 20th, '07, 15:59

I've never ski'd at night but I hear that the light is very flat. If that's true I wouldn't go.

johnny the jibber · Post by **johnny the jibber** » Nov 21st, '07, 01:50

lostskier wrote:I've never ski'd at night but I hear that the light is very flat. If that's true I wouldn't go.

clear goggles...

danny p · Post by **danny p** » Nov 21st, '07, 06:53

skiing under a full moon or during a storm at night are two excellent reasons to have night skiing.