bwbski22 wrote:Where does the dirt on the slopes come from? Skis. It’s mostly wax based and from dirty skis. It will no longer be increased. In the trees yes the dirt does continually increase. This is due to the failing “stuff” (“leaves, pine cones and sh*t on trees ) from trees.
is it from the r*in or exposed by the r*in...look at supe in may when it weekend only...the snow is VERY dirty after any r*in...
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 30th, '20, 13:44
by SkiDork
bwbski22 wrote:This is due to the failing “stuff” (“leaves, pine cones and sh*t on trees ) from trees.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 30th, '20, 14:06
by brownman
^^
" .. just shout 'em right out if ya know .."
Grooming trough scoured dirt has a tendency to soil a machine's tracks and gets redistributed on top.
Without a groomer pulverizing the surface, and with limited traffic, SS will decay more slowly than in past seasons.
Irrespective of fog .. the base generally rots from beneath .. the dreaded 'S' will be more pronounced.
Though this is kinda inconsequential unless you know a bail bondsman
Have never seen this much bicycle traffic this early.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 30th, '20, 14:16
by madhatter
brownman wrote:^^
" .. just shout 'em right out if ya know .."
Grooming trough scoured dirt has a tendency to soil a machine's tracks and gets redistributed on top.
Without a groomer pulverizing the surface, and with limited traffic, SS will decay more slowly than in past seasons.
Irrespective of fog .. the base generally rots from beneath .. the dreaded 'S' will be more pronounced.
Though this is kinda inconsequential unless you know a bail bondsman
Have never seen this much bicycle traffic this early.
first time I've ridden one in march in 15-20 yrs...rather we were in a pre-covid world but it is what it is...
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 30th, '20, 16:36
by hillbangin
madhatter wrote:
brownman wrote:^^
" .. just shout 'em right out if ya know .."
Grooming trough scoured dirt has a tendency to soil a machine's tracks and gets redistributed on top.
Without a groomer pulverizing the surface, and with limited traffic, SS will decay more slowly than in past seasons.
Irrespective of fog .. the base generally rots from beneath .. the dreaded 'S' will be more pronounced.
Though this is kinda inconsequential unless you know a bail bondsman
Have never seen this much bicycle traffic this early.
first time I've ridden one in march in 15-20 yrs...rather we were in a pre-covid world but it is what it is...
And the 90 day forecast is a scorcher.
The glacier won't last as long as usual.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 30th, '20, 19:55
by Mister Moose
hillbangin wrote: And the 90 day forecast has a 30% chance of being 50% true.
Fixed it for you.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 31st, '20, 04:03
by bwbski22
Since construction on new KBL is on hold till when? And the demo of the old KBL is when? I’d have to say we’re looking at a full year for the opening of the new KBL.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 31st, '20, 04:10
by bwbski22
Also last I heard from brad they still wanted 3 more full days of blowing on SS. That was why the hoses weren’t taken off yet. They didn’t get those 3 extra days so. So.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 31st, '20, 08:36
by skiadikt
bwbski22 wrote:Since construction on new KBL is on hold till when? And the demo of the old KBL is when? I’d have to say we’re looking at a full year for the opening of the new KBL.
clearly they wanted to show off the new lodge for world cup. guess that ain't happening.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Mar 31st, '20, 19:17
by ME2VTSkier
All depends on if the current situation gets better or totally shits the bed. What's the odds of the WC even happening at this point?
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Apr 1st, '20, 05:35
by Big Bob
Agree on the WC. I am hearing talk of a fall round 2 of the virus. I sure hope not!
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Apr 1st, '20, 10:25
by machski
Big Bob wrote:Agree on the WC. I am hearing talk of a fall round 2 of the virus. I sure hope not!
That assumption is based on this thing having seasonal variability, which all current evidence contradicts.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Apr 1st, '20, 14:58
by throbster
Can't they demo the KBL and still observe antisocial distancing? I'm sure the construction crew wants to get back to work. Risk level is extremely low. They're more likely to get hurt in the job than catching this f*** Wuhan virus.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Apr 1st, '20, 15:33
by hillbangin
Is construction closed in all of VT? Its still not all closed in MA. Boston is closed but most of the rest is still going.
Re: The untouched glacier.
Posted: Apr 1st, '20, 16:06
by brownman
VT considers essential construction services ..
'Operations necessary to support COVID-19 response and maintain critical infrastructure'
COVID-19 will impact this lodge more than Irene impacted the Peak.