Opening tomorrow – Friday, finally. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the team can rally in the final 24hrs prior to opening day. However I do recognize how torturous it can be, as that last 10% seems to take forever! Pictured – final prep for the Sun Room
As the season thus far would have it, we are expecting some wind tonight, with gusts into the 40’s. Because of the wind and risk of snow loss, the groomers will be in early Friday morning to put the final touches down.
We will have the Kuma triple chair, Cub, Super Cub and the Panda Carpet running by 9:00 (weather and PG&E permitting). Pictured - the Kuma loading ramp
OH BTW, you may notice that we changed the base from 11” to the standard 18” which better describes what depth it takes to open on machine made snow.
See you on the Slopes!
- Jim
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9 Responses to I love it when a plan comes together (12/15/11)
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quoted from “Day 2″
We continue to make snow in Bear West previously known as “the backside” with the main focus on Grouse Connection. The target date to open as long as temperatures permit will be around Dec 26th, the trail will be service by Pooh Triple Chair. -
Hi Jim, Great job getting the resort up and running without Mother Nature’s cooperation. I do have a question for you: Are you planning to open the backside any time soon, or does that require Mother Nature’s assistance?
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Hi Gordon, thanks for your words of encouragement!
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Thanks Bob,
It’s been a great group effort this season and i am very proud of what the team has accomplished, thanks for recognizing the efforts! -
Jim, Thank for lending your “voice” to the BV community. I know how hard it is to be open on these kind of forums, and you are off to a great start. Keep it up! We’re listening. -Gordon
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Jim – Great response! Keep up the good humor. And a Merry Christmas to you.
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Hi Gus, as you may have guessed I included that comment specifically for you. I am not going to debate this with you as know I will never win. Lets just say, your’re right and next time we make snow in the area of the snow stake, I’ll have the guys run a gun pointed at the stake until it it gets up to 18″. Cheers!
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Hmm, I thought the idea was to report how much snow you had, not what’s better for opening!
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Thanks for the hard effort Jim. You and crew deserve kudos for getting this season off to a good start. Granted it will be carving turns on corduroy, but I can’t wait. Soon, Mother Nature will return from vacation and get us going with some of her natural fluff, but in the mean time, you and crew have got it covered. Looking forward to a great 2011-2012 season.
Bob