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Capurnicus
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So it's been one of the warmest Novembers on record and as a result the ski season out here on the EC has really been slow to get moving. I can't even ski until mid March so for once in my life it's not bothering that much, but I feel bad for everyone that's not been able to shred as much as usual. What kind of frustration has this caused you? And how much money will EC resorts lose if not open by Thanksgiving? Discuss.
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Chickendodo
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I've made it out one day so far... and all that did was make me even sadder that I can't be skiing right now.

Hopefully the late start of the season won't affect the mountains too badly, and we can always hope for a longer season into spring. I mean, who doesn't like spring skiing? I just hope we get a lot of that white stuff soon. I need to get back on two planks before I kill some small children.
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klibs
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the EC is prettymuch a huge fail
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skichicky3
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it sucks! If my home mountain doesn't get open by thanksgiving then I won't be able to go skiing until after Christmas because of finals and work
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Loges
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it was such a relief to see the pictures of mount snow blowing snow on more than just their launch pad, but we really do need some natural fluff asap.
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rooftop
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It's forced me to watch the weather way too much.
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Capurnicus
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Agreed! This time of year is filled w so much non stop weather watching it makes my brain bleed.
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*Dos*Planker*
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it's gotten to the point where i will look at the weather, twenty minutes later look at the weather to see that nothing has changed, then an hour later i do it again. i cant stop and its really beginning to be a problem. i seriously cant handle this warm wether at all, im literally losing sleep over it.
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*Dos*Planker*
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This doesnt make me feel confident about the prediction of a long hard cold snowy winter, as was predicted in the farmers almanac.
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adamlukowski
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It's a pretty normal season for me. But i'm not up north. The rate my home mountains will be open, is actually pretty normal if not early.

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BWalmer
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Normal for Sundown is Black Friday...and that's not happening...it's looking more and more like 2nd weekend of December...
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Lemuel
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Meh, last November was definitely warmer. I just hope Mount Snow is open on black friday.
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Shabangarang
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they probably will!
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dangerdad
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Meh, it has actually been pretty rock solid up north if you know how to get after it.

There were two mean early season storms and I got a good 4 days hiking and skiing top to bottom, plus a day at Killy. Last year was definitely worse and its looking like Stowe should be open Wednesday. Cool beans.
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SkierX
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It has been another slow start overall. Killington which is my home mountain has been able to remain open, but expansion has been nearly non-existant.

Good news is the cold air is on its way. Cold this weekend which will allow for some expansion to finally occur and it is looking like arctic air pouring in around Turkey Day. Might be too little, too late for some resorts for Thanksgiving though.

Definite hurt to the resorts as it is the first holiday period. Although not a massive ski holiday, it is a period when they normally do see a spike in volume. Not being open, or being open on extremely limited terrain definitely puts a dent in their skier visits.
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cwillygood
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its painful
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McFellon
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on the contrary, i've been skiing in the mountains 3 times so far, the first being october 16 and the latest being last weekend
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Milksteak
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Yeah, I think that Killington has done a very good job; they managed to open super early and stay open which is amazing. The new walkway was a very good idea, and I think it's worth the walk when I get to ski all day.

As for how warm it's been- yes it's be ridiculously warm...I feel like normally we usually have some sort of snow by now but the ground isn't even frozen yet. It is supposed to cool off this week though, so I'm hoping that other resorts such as Sugarbush and Mt.Snow can continue blowing and hopefully open in time for the holiday.

I'm so stoked though...It's going to be a good winter.
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SKIU4EA
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Wasn't last year the same scenario?  Warm November with an October shred  at Mount Snow. 

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Elmo.
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yea it was a bit warm. but now it seems that we have some cold for a while now!
places r blasting and more terrain and mtns are opening up. hopefully it gets even colder!
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