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Good Travel Weather, Plenty of Time for Turns before Big Game Like!> Visit our Facebook page! Temps will be chilly, highs in the 20s and 30s up north. And, snowmaking is in progress, so bring the goggles, and seek out the groomed runs. As for the big game...kickoff isn't until 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening, so there is plenty of time to get out there. Many ski areas are offering Super Bowl weekend specials and just about all of them will have the big game on TV in the lodge, pub or lobby. You can link to each and every ski area website in the Northeast for their weekend specials and deals right here. Just click on the state(s) of your choice under Northeast Ski Area Information on the right of this page. Ski areas across the region could really use a major snow dump. While we don't see that in the immediate future, there are some indications that weather patterns will change to colder and snowier in the Northeast in mid-February. So maybe groundhog Punxsutawney Phil is right after all! All in all, ski areas are doing the best they can to keep things in shape. Keep in mind, open terrain is well under 100 percent at many ski spots. Sugarbush, Vermont is one of the few areas at 100 percent open, even though all of its lifts are not running. Ski Watch Reporter Anson went skiing at Pat's Peak in New Hampshire on Tuesday, January 31. Anson said he nearly had the slopes and lifts to himself, and despite the lack of natural snowfall this season, there is still fun skiing to be had. Anson's Full Pat's Peak Report Ski Watch Reporter Brendan went boarding at Mount Snow in Vermont on Monday, January 30. Brendan said Mount Snow groom crews are working hard to keep the 45 of 80 open trails going and nicely groomed. He enjoyed 3 inches of natural from the night before and said it left a nice layer of pow over the icy crust. Brendan's Full Mount Snow Report Review when ski areas opened this season. Take a look> Ski Area Opening Dates CLICK ON STATE TO SEE REPORT
A nice looking weekend for skiing and riding in Connecticut. Not too mild, not too cold. There will be times of sun and times when it clouds over, but no travel issues getting to the ski areas. Snowmaking resumes at Mount Southington on Saturday night. Ski Sundown will offer 15 trails and 5 lifts spinning from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mohawk will go with 5 lifts and 18 open runs day and night. Snow guns are blasting at Mohawk and the groomers are going full throttle. This season, Mohawk has a $20 for 4 hours lift ticket deal, and it's $30 for 8 hours. Also, Mohawk offers a Stargazer ticket good from 6 to 10 p.m. for $26. Mount Southington is 100 percent open with 14 trails and 7 lifts from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Snowmaking resumes at Southington Saturday night. Woodbury is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with 10 trails and 4 lifts. The weather has gone back to winter with temps in high teens and low 20s for the Patriots Super Bowl weekend. Good skiing with good temps that will allow for snowmaking. No natural expected over the next several days and you’ll have plenty of time to exercise before kickoff. Here’s a look across Maine: Sugarloaf has plans to open the Superpipe this weekend! However, the natural snow trails will be closed this weekend due to the lack of natural good stuff. They will reopen once we get some serious natural snow. The Downtown Showdown in Portland at Monument Place co-sponsored with Sunday River on Friday has been cancelled because of the lack of snow. Shawnee Peak is open 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. On Saturday the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge goes down with registration at Blizzard Pub from 8 to 11 a.m.. The race starts at 11, with prizes awarded at 2:30 pm. On Sunday, there’s a USSA SL J3/J4 race. At Saddleback Sunday is $29 Maine lift ticket day with a valid ID. Snowmaking has been and is being done on Red Devil and Upper and Lower Royal Coachman. Titcomb Mountain open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday MARA J/1/J2 Slalom race. Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. it’s the first Annual Titcomb Mountain Women’s Cross Country Day. Mt. Abram is open Saturday and Sunday 9 to 4. Lost Valley is open 9 to 9 on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Auburn Winter Festival is happening all weekend. Taylor Pond ice fishing happens from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ice sculpting from 9 to 3 and $25 lift tickets for the day. On Sunday, Maine Ski challenge slalom 1 to 4 p.m. Hermon Mountain has its tubing park open with 3 hour sessions starting at 9 a.m. Camden Snow Bowl has a high school alpine race on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. On Saturday the 3rd annual Snow Bowl Dance from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House. Sunday, the Seacoast Alpine Race goes from 10 to 1 as is open to all ages and abilities.. Registration fee is $10 and is held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reminder, next weekend is the US National Tobogganing Championship. Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday has Winterkids Passport Day from 9 to 4with free lift tickets for pass holders. Friends and other family members can ski for $10. On Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon is the Chisholm Alpine Ski Club Race. Ski school on Sunday starting at 9:30 a.m. Lonesome Pine Trails in Ft. Kent opens Saturday 9 to 4 and Sunday 10 to 4. Big Rock Ski Area is open Saturday and Sunday 9 to 4. On Saturday from 9 to 3is the Aroostook League race. Spruce Mountain in Jay got three new inches the other day and will have 9 trails with packed powder will be open Saturday 10 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. On Sun hours are noon to 4. Weekend ski areas are getting ready. In Presque Isle, at Quoggy Jo Ski Area “Well other Nature has finally decided to play nice this winter. we received another 8 inches of snow (this week) and the hill looks FANTASTIC ! We will be having our Super Sunday celebration this weekend with special food treats and snow football!” remarked Beth Curtis, one of the super volunteers, in an e-mail to Northeast Ski Watch. Thanks for checking in with us Beth! Powerhouse Ski Hill has hours noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday call ahead. Website and phone are not regularly updated. Mt. Jefferson Ski Area is still closed to the best our knowledge. A super looking weekend in the land of the Patriots. Most ski areas have resumed snowmaking, and will continue to make snow during the cold overnights. Many ski spots have Super Bowl weekend specials and deals and it's a good bet all of them will have the big game on in the lodge, pub or lobby. Enjoy! Berkshire East offers 24 trails and 4 lifts. Blandford is open 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Blue Hills has 50 percent of its terrain open, that's 6 of 12 runs and 3 of 4 lifts. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday through the weekend. One of 2 terrain parks is available. Bousquet offers 16 runs and 4 lifts. Catamount will get you on 30 of 33 runs and is prepping for Super Bowl weekend. Snowmaking resumed Thursday night. You may not be aware that Catamount is located on the New York-Mass state line, and there is terrain to ski in both states! With New York's Giants facing Massachusetts' Patriots, you can ski and ride in both. Wear your team colors on Super Bowl Sunday (2/15) and save $5 on your lift ticket. DID YOU SNOW? The first night skiing in the U.S. was created by the founder of Bousquet Ski Area in Pittsfield, MA as a publicity stunt to raise awareness about skiing. Clarence Bousquet’s ski area was originally a mink farm. New Hampshire Crotched Mountain has Midnight Madness Friday and Saturday night 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday’s Junior Slopestyle event is at 11 a.m. Gunstock has the Snowridge Tour Saturday at 4 p.m. At King Pine on Ski Saturday ski for $22 8:30 to 12 and 12:30-4pm. Loon Mountain on Saturday features USASA Pipe events and Sunday the New Hampshire Disabled and Ride Challenge. At Mount Sunapee, the NEHSA (New England Handicap Ski Association) Annual Ski and Ride is this weekend and on Saturday and Sunday the USSA B Mogul Competition on Upper Flying Goose and Izstyle Winter Tour stops by all weekend. Pat’s Peak will host the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge on Sunday from 10 a.m. until noon. The J4/J5 FIS Slalom race starts at 9:30 a.m. Ragged Mountain has a 2 day Masters GS Giant Slalom event starting at 8:00 a.m. Storrs Hill Ski Area is open noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Note: next week’s ski lessons are extended an extra 25 minutes to make up for last week’s cancellations. Waterville Valley hosts the NH Open Freestyle Ski event on Saturday and on Sunday there is a USSA Slopestyle Event at the Exhibition Terrain Park.Whaleback Ski Area hosts an AMA-sanctioned Snowmobile Hill Climb on Saturday. Wildcat and Attitash have a pass holder parties on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Summit Hotel Ballroom. Bring your pass for entry. We had Ski Watch Reporter Anson at Pat’s Peak and he found some good stuff along the 22 open trails. Anson's Full Pat's Peak Report It’s a Big Blue mountain weekend of skiing in New Jersey! The return of cold temps Thursday night allowed for snowmaking to resume at all three Garden State ski areas. You won’t turn blue from the cold, but feel better wearing Giants blue as you ski!! At Vernon Peak at the Twist terrain park, check out a one hour free lesson on freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Then watch it live in living color with Superpass Slopestyle series on Sunday. If you wish to register go to the South Lodge basement from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Weekend hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hidden Valley has 7 of 15 trails from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Snowmaking resumed Thrusday night and should continue throughout the weekend.Campgaw has 5 trails and 8 lifts from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. BACK TO TOP A good looking ski and ride weekend in New York. Temps will be about where they should be for this time of the season. Snowmaking has resumed and groomers are out in full force. Many ski areas have Super Bowl weekend specials and deals, and they'll have the Super Bowl on TV too. Plenty of time to make your turns before the Giants take the field against the Patriots. In the Catskills, Belleayre has 28 open runs and a half-dozen lifts in operation. Hunter offers 45 open trails and 6 lifts. Hunter will have a super deal this weekend on lift tickets. Get a 2-day lift ticket for $88 or a Sunday lift ticket for $46 (to celebrate the 46th Super Bowl.) Labrador has 10 trails day and night from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.and Lab Fest on Saturday and Sunday (2/4-5). There will be all kinds of fun events going on. Click on "From the Slopes" to link to more details on ski area events. Plattekill reopens Friday with $15 lift tickets for the first 100 skiers and riders in line. 15 runs are line at Plattekill. Windham is back up to 40 open runs and 6 lifts spinning. 40 runs and 10 lifts are on the weekend lineup. Just across the border from Danbury, Thunder Ridge offers 8 open runs with springlike conditions. In the Adirondacks, Gore is up to 36 open trails and 7 lifts. The base depth goes from a foot to just over 2 feet. Whiteface has expanded to 63 open trails on Wednesday with 8 lifts spinning. Coming up on Super Bowl Sunday, (2/5), lift tickets will be $35 for adults and $25 for juniors. Also, the Empire State Games are going down at Whiteface Feb. 2-5. Dry Hill is open Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 to 5. Yawgoo Valley is in fine shape for a Patriots Super Bowl weekend and for those Ocean State Giants fans too. Cold enough for snowmaking and enough for some skiing. 9 of 12 trails will be open Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. plenty of time to head home for the kickoff Sunday night. The tubing park will be open this weekend.No big snowstorm in sight, so we have to take what we've been given. And what we've been given is a beautiful weekend to be in the mountains of Vermont. Highs in the 20s and 30s through the weekend. There is lots of snowmaking going on and open trails counts will expand this weekend. Keep in mind, many of the open trail counts below are as of Friday, and will jump up on Saturday and Sunday. Many ski areas offer specials for Super Bowl weekend and nearly all of them will have the big game on Sunday evening. Bolton Valley has 55 of 70 runs and 4 of 6 lifts on Friday. Expect more terrain to open for the weekend. Bromley offers 32 of 46 trails with 5 of 9 lifts spinning. Burke is back up to 42 of 50 trails and 5 of 6 lifts in action. Jay Peak goes with 72 of 76 trails and 7 of 8 lifts. Mad River Glen will get you on 41 of 45 runs with 3 of 5 lifts in action over the weekend. MRG says conditions are really pretty good. Sure, it's a bit firm, but there are pockets of sugar snow to discover too. The groomers are doing a great job there. Magic is a Friday through Monday mountain and is open again with limited offerings. More trails will open this weekend after snowmaking. Mount Snow is a little over 50 percent open on Friday with 45 of 80 trails and 10 of 20 lifts. Ski Watch Reporter Brendan went boarding at Mount Snow on Monday, January 30. Brendan said Mount Snow groom crews are working hard to keep the 45 of 80 open trails going and nicely groomed. He enjoyed 3 inches of natural from the night before and said it left a nice layer of pow over the icy crust. Brendan's Full Mount Snow Report Okemo has 89 of 119 runs in action and 10 of 19 lifts are spinning. Pico is limited on Friday but will expand terrain over the weekend. Sugarbush is 100 percent online in terms of trails with all 111 runs in action. 13 of 16 lifts are running. Suicide Six goes with 6 of 23 runs open as of Friday. |
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