In April, having too much snow can be a problem in the northeast

[marzNC]

Would someone who skis in the northeast want a foot of snow in April? Maybe, but maybe not. All sorts of power outages from the storm that just dropped a foot or more in parts of PA and NY. Greek Peak, one of the NY Indy locations, was in the center of the storm.

April 19, 2022

April nor'easter drops more than a foot of snow, knocks power out for thousands

More than 240,000 customers were without power in the Northeast.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[ilovepugs]

My power was out until about an hour ago. The quantity was not the issue, but rather the density. Lots of downed trees on power lines.

 

[empogo]

Vermont here. Lost power a few times this morning. Tried to ski today, had to take a detour on the way to Sugarbush because of downed trees/lines. Snow on the mountain was like heavy mashed potatoes, and I am not at allll experienced with that kind of snow, so it was a stressful learning experience. (I’m shocked I only fell four times, it was sticky.) Still. Glad I went. Might go again first thing tomorrow if they get to groom things tonight.

 

[ilovepugs]

Vermont here. Lost power a few times this morning. Tried to ski today, had to take a detour on the way to Sugarbush because of downed trees/lines. Snow on the mountain was like heavy mashed potatoes, and I am not at allll experienced with that kind of snow, so it was a stressful learning experience. (I’m shocked I only fell four times, it was sticky.) Still. Glad I went. Might go again first thing tomorrow if they get to groom things tonight.

I was able to get to Sugarbush, but my snowboard buddy wasn't able to get past Route 100. We decided we would just grab breakfast in Middlesex and call it. Are you skiing Sugarbush next year? We should do some turns together!

 

[Peaheartsmama]

@empogo I had the same experience with the wet heavy snow today. I couldn’t turn to save my life. I hope they groom tomorrow

 

[empogo]

I was able to get to Sugarbush, but my snowboard buddy wasn't able to get past Route 100. We decided we would just grab breakfast in Middlesex and call it. Are you skiing Sugarbush next year? We should do some turns together!

Aw man, I asked a local for a route around the road block and he sent me down a super mucky dirt road to 100B— took forever but did the trick.

I’ll definitely be at Sugarbush next year! Hoping to move closer, my family lived in Waitsfield when I was little and I love it there. (Not likely in the current housing crunch in the MRV, yeeesh.) I’m in Winooski now, would love some skiing pals at the mountain anytime. (Fair warning… I’m very very new to this and not much fun to ski with yet!)

 

[empogo]

@empogo I had the same experience with the wet heavy snow today. I couldn’t turn to save my life. I hope they groom tomorrow

Really hoping so too! I’m planning to get there first thing, depending on what the morning report says about grooming. Fingers crossed. Say hi if you see me— bright red coat, neon yellow poles, short messy hair wriggling out of my helmet usually.

 

[ilovepugs]

Aw man, I asked a local for a route around the road block and he sent me down a super mucky dirt road to 100B— took forever but did the trick.

I’ll definitely be at Sugarbush next year! Hoping to move closer, my family lived in Waitsfield when I was little and I love it there. (Not likely in the current housing crunch in the MRV, yeeesh.) I’m in Winooski now, would love some skiing pals at the mountain anytime. (Fair warning… I’m very very new to this and not much fun to ski with yet!)

Oh, I came over the App Gap. That’s the most direct route for me. It was eminently drivable.

I’ll look forward to skiing with you next year - will start a MRV thread for the season in the fall, unless you or someone else beats me to it. My office is in Winooski (Champlain Mill) but I only go into the office once a week or so.

 

[empogo]

Oh, I came over the App Gap. That’s the most direct route for me. It was eminently drivable.

I’ll look forward to skiing with you next year - will start a MRV thread for the season in the fall, unless you or someone else beats me to it. My office is in Winooski (Champlain Mill) but I only go into the office once a week or so.

Oh gotcha! I went home that way today, much prettier drive (at least when the road is clear). Looking forward to it too— and feel free to reach out if you’re in Winooski and want to meet up sans ski gear for a coffee or whatever.