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Wachusett 2020-21
- Thread starter diymom
- Start date
If I had know we could have said Hi. We were there too, but hiked up the mountain. (Already had pictures on file so our passes came in the mail.)
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Wawa is putting in outdoor heated benches.
https://www.facebook.com/WaWaWachusett/photos/a.10157305738868270/10158808205823270/
https://www.facebook.com/WaWaWachusett/photos/a.10157305738868270/10158808205823270/
marzNC
Angel Diva
Interesting. Even making business news for the vendor. Also being installed at Windham.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...tain-Ski-Resorts-with-Heated-Bench-Technology
I saw heated benches somewhere last season. Seemed like a good idea to me.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Oh yeah, and the posts behind the benches where they can stick their helmets also warm them! Pretty cool.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Wachusett is in the Top Ten for the East in the 2021 Ski Mag survey. Wachusett and MRG were the only two that are day trip ski areas, as opposed to ski resorts with lodging close by. Well deserved in my opinion based on my experience at Wachusett. Love those Red Farm cider doughnuts!
https://www.skimag.com/ski-resort-life/wachusett-massachusetts
"It's rare in today's era of mega-consolidation to find a ski resort that guests not only heap high praise upon, but one owned by a family that everyone knows by name. Such is the case—and a big reason for the success—of Wachusett Mountain Resort. Wachusett has the foundation any mountain needs to succeed: optimal location (“Easily accessible! It’s a blessing and a curse”) and varied terrain (“I always want to go back”). The Crowley family, in its third generation here, doesn’t just rest on that. They’ve built a killer snowmaking system and twice-daily grooming plan, ranking the mountain No. 2 in Grooming and No. 3 in Snow. “I don’t know of anyone who makes or manages manmade snow better than they do,” says one reader. And that’s even when nature isn’t too helpful. “They did an amazing job with a paucity of natural snow this winter,” points out another. On top of that, Wachusett adds a crackerjack ski school (they teach tens of thousands of lessons each season) focusing on all levels and ages. “Boosted my skiing up to expert level in three years!” one reader exclaims.
. . ."
https://www.skimag.com/ski-resort-life/wachusett-massachusetts
"It's rare in today's era of mega-consolidation to find a ski resort that guests not only heap high praise upon, but one owned by a family that everyone knows by name. Such is the case—and a big reason for the success—of Wachusett Mountain Resort. Wachusett has the foundation any mountain needs to succeed: optimal location (“Easily accessible! It’s a blessing and a curse”) and varied terrain (“I always want to go back”). The Crowley family, in its third generation here, doesn’t just rest on that. They’ve built a killer snowmaking system and twice-daily grooming plan, ranking the mountain No. 2 in Grooming and No. 3 in Snow. “I don’t know of anyone who makes or manages manmade snow better than they do,” says one reader. And that’s even when nature isn’t too helpful. “They did an amazing job with a paucity of natural snow this winter,” points out another. On top of that, Wachusett adds a crackerjack ski school (they teach tens of thousands of lessons each season) focusing on all levels and ages. “Boosted my skiing up to expert level in three years!” one reader exclaims.
. . ."
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Wachusett is a small-ish mountain with tons of amenities. Look at the lodge situation. The buildings are quite nice inside.
It's open daily to 10:00pm. It runs the biggest night league race program in the nationm which I participated in for a few years. Mornings see retirees in groups. School kids flood the place starting around 2:00 every afternoon, Mon-Friday. Teens and racers show up in the afternoon. As it gets dark, ski patrolers with blinking bike lights on their helmets stand at SLOW signs and function as traffic cop for speedsters (teenagers). It has a great terrain park that's always filled with kids, and they get an audience because a major lift goes right over their park. The beginner terrain is excellent, and extensive. The mountain gets crowded in non-covid times because of its proximity to Boston and intervening towns. It's a cash cow for the Crowley family. I trust them to weather this upcoming season with aplomb. I bought a season pass.
It's open daily to 10:00pm. It runs the biggest night league race program in the nationm which I participated in for a few years. Mornings see retirees in groups. School kids flood the place starting around 2:00 every afternoon, Mon-Friday. Teens and racers show up in the afternoon. As it gets dark, ski patrolers with blinking bike lights on their helmets stand at SLOW signs and function as traffic cop for speedsters (teenagers). It has a great terrain park that's always filled with kids, and they get an audience because a major lift goes right over their park. The beginner terrain is excellent, and extensive. The mountain gets crowded in non-covid times because of its proximity to Boston and intervening towns. It's a cash cow for the Crowley family. I trust them to weather this upcoming season with aplomb. I bought a season pass.
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liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Wachusett's new outdoor heaters.
...and here is what the heated outdoor seating will look like.
...and here is what the heated outdoor seating will look like.
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I've looked at the list of where members ski that we put together sometime this last season. Covid will cause big changes, I suspect. Here is who my list says (with its inevitable mistakes) skis at Wachusett. I've listed those people below.
I've added to that list myself and people in this thread. Who else is planning on Wachusett? Please copy and repost with any additions or subtractions. We could even say when we are thinking of skiing, weekends or whatever.
@TeleChica
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl
I've added to that list myself and people in this thread. Who else is planning on Wachusett? Please copy and repost with any additions or subtractions. We could even say when we are thinking of skiing, weekends or whatever.
@TeleChica
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl
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TeleChica
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl
MissySki
Angel Diva
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl
Divegirl
Angel Diva
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies- I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
@BlueSkies
@diymom
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies- I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@diymom - Bronze pass, weekday mornings, usually not until around 10, but I'll be trying to get there earlier this season.
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies- I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
@diymom - Bronze pass, weekday mornings, usually not until around 10, but I'll be trying to get there earlier this season.
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies- I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
NewEnglandSkier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@diymom - Bronze pass, weekday mornings, usually not until around 10, but I'll be trying to get there earlier this season.
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies- I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier bronze pass, weekday mornings early (usually 9-12pm)
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
@diymom - Bronze pass, weekday mornings, usually not until around 10, but I'll be trying to get there earlier this season.
@Marta_P
@liquidfeet ...weekday mornings if I can get up that early - it's a long drive
@MissySki- I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies- I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier bronze pass, weekday mornings early (usually 9-12pm)
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
So far this is five people planning on weekday mornings. We should try to connect.
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@diymom - Bronze pass, weekday mornings, usually not until around 10, but I'll be trying to get there earlier this season.
@Marta_P -
@liquidfeet - ...weekday mornings early - (steel pass) - hopefully 9:00 on (long drive).
@MissySki - I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies - I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier - bronze pass, weekday mornings early (usually 9-12pm)
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
@TeleChica - some weekends if I plan ahead enough
@diymom - Bronze pass, weekday mornings, usually not until around 10, but I'll be trying to get there earlier this season.
@Marta_P -
@liquidfeet - ...weekday mornings early - (steel pass) - hopefully 9:00 on (long drive).
@MissySki - I have a bronze pass, but it's a backup to my usual Sunday River plan so tbd what will happen overall.
@BlueSkies - I have a Steel pass. Planning for early weekday mornings, especially early season (then Vermont later season)
@NewEnglandSkier - bronze pass, weekday mornings early (usually 9-12pm)
@Divegirl - Bronze Pass - Weekday mornings, early - 9 am til about lunch time
