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Official Holiday Valley / Kissing Bridge Thread

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anashyo
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So I figured there was a fair amount of nsers from the area who will be traveling up to hv/kb. If you are just post up in this thread for the winter. Maybe majority of us can get together and ski.
I know there are a few other threads about hv or kb but just let them die and if you're going post in here!
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Mingg
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jlens05anyone going to the shussmeisters rail jam thing at ub on the 10th?? I kinda wanna g but have no idea what its about or anything. Insight?


It started off as a snow and skate rail jam sponsored by Holiday Valley held in a parking lot. Now we do it on UB's North campus and we get a few features from KB, set them up on a hill and have a slip'n slide for those who don't ski/board. This year were bringing in a down box, down bar or handrail, and a corrugated tube and moving the set up to a better part of the hill for speed and such. Last year it was a kind of a big issue. Then afterwards we party fucking hard. So it's a real fun time (:
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losh
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MinggIt started off as a snow and skate rail jam sponsored by Holiday Valley held in a parking lot. Now we do it on UB's North campus and we get a few features from KB, set them up on a hill and have a slip'n slide for those who don't ski/board. This year were bringing in a down box, down bar or handrail, and a corrugated tube and moving the set up to a better part of the hill for speed and such. Last year it was a kind of a big issue. Then afterwards we party fucking hard. So it's a real fun time (:


pretty bummed, i just realized its on homecoming day, and fall festival in evl...... I have some tough decisions to make in the near future
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losh
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Anyone going to be at kb on saturday for the jam?
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Mingg
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yesss. I'm heading down with a couple friends and I know some people coming up from the peek area. So woo!!
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steezyjibber
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someone make an edit
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*JP
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jlens05Anyone going to be at kb on saturday for the jam?


ill be there. say hi, ill be the one with the orange fks bindings on volkl ledges
10 years ago
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losh
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*JPill be there. say hi, ill be the one with the orange fks bindings on volkl ledges


aight, will do
10 years ago
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steezyjibber
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steezyjibbersomeone make an edit


why would this post get downvoted?
10 years ago
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The.Fish
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Opening day predictions???
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losh
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cjt121099Opening day predictions???


Holiday prolly November 27, KB January 6th
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Mingg
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cjt121099Opening day predictions???


First week of December probably. Hopefully sooner.
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The.Fish
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Holiday valley is getting dumped on right now. It appeared in the webcams that they made a little snow on Mardi Gras because there was a white path not being melted by the rain like the rest of the hill. Glad the system is working and ready for use.
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Mingg
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https://www.instagram.com/p/-CplpqnFt2/?taken-by=holidayvalley

SO MUCH SNOW
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The.Fish
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They had a lake effect warning. They made snow at one point on top of mardi gras. Wait for the snow to melt today and tomorrow and check the cams. There is a base it appears
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Mingg
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steezyjibbersomeone make an edit


I don't think anyone was filming and Bob(phatman owner) only got shots of snerberders. So that was kind of lame. And everyone left like 45 minutes in to it so they could go hike holiday lol. Still fun though. I hope pictures get put up at some point.
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losh
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MinggI don't think anyone was filming and Bob(phatman owner) only got shots of snerberders. So that was kind of lame. And everyone left like 45 minutes in to it so they could go hike holiday lol. Still fun though. I hope pictures get put up at some point.


It was fun just to get back on skis, but hv looked lit hahaha
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Mingg
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jlens05It was fun just to get back on skis, but hv looked lit hahaha


They should have had it there haha. That would have been soooo sick
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losh
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MinggThey should have had it there haha. That would have been soooo sick


They wouldn't have had to haul in snow haha
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Mingg
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jlens05They wouldn't have had to haul in snow haha


and maybe there would have been 30x less mud haha
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*JP
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Minggand maybe there would have been 30x less mud haha


It was still kind of muddy at holiday but there was a large supply of snow to clean skis on haha so it was all good
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moosevision
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cjt121099They had a lake effect warning. They made snow at one point on top of mardi gras. Wait for the snow to melt today and tomorrow and check the cams. There is a base it appears


Nah they didn't run any guns.
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The.Fish
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it looked like it atleast. They will fire them up next week anyway so its all good
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Fitz_
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Is holiday still planning on opening the day after thanksgiving?
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moosevision
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I'll try and get some inside info on what HV is planning hahaha but I'm assuming they still plan for day after thanksgiving.
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losh
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moosevisionI'll try and get some inside info on what HV is planning hahaha but I'm assuming they still plan for day after thanksgiving.


I feel like they only need 3 solid cold nights in a row to get a slope or 2 open by black Friday, and it's looking good i think.
10 years ago
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Mingg
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Does anyone happen to know anyone at Snowflake Ski Shop who can see to it that my skis/bindings don't take 3 weeks to get mounted? lmao. Not trying to miss opening day because my skis are sitting in the shop...
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The.Fish
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jlens05I feel like they only need 3 solid cold nights in a row to get a slope or 2 open by black Friday, and it's looking good i think.


Not going to hate on the snowmakers because they are fantastic, but it takes more than 2 nights in the 20s to open up a few trails. Also considering it going to be almost 50 all week after Wednesday it will probably just melt. Id say december 5th will be opening day for the yodeler quad.
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*JP
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cjt121099Not going to hate on the snowmakers because they are fantastic, but it takes more than 2 nights in the 20s to open up a few trails. Also considering it going to be almost 50 all week after Wednesday it will probably just melt. Id say december 5th will be opening day for the yodeler quad.


i think they can open by friday for sure. There will be on and off snowmaking opportunities for the next ~5 days, so them getting enough snow out by that time won't be a problem. i think they are gonna go for opening, theres like a winter fest in ellicotville this weekend and holiday valley makes no money without skiing and summer activities.
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losh
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Someone give us some good news. We need an inside scoop on what HVs plan is.
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Mingg
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If Holiday opens and snowflake isn't finished mounting my bindings I'm going to be fucking angry.
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losh
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i just saw their snapchat story, and not only did they get dumped on but they are pumping out snow too. We are going to be skiing within the next week, i guarantee it.
holidays snapchat if you don't have it is just @holidayvalley
10 years ago
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The.Fish
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OPENING DAY FRIDAY *weather permiting* local news had a story on it.
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Mingg
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cjt121099OPENING DAY FRIDAY *weather permiting* local news had a story on it.


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

IT'S TIME TO FUCK SHIT UP.

...weather permitting of course.
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General_Ripper
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MinggIf Holiday opens and snowflake isn't finished mounting my bindings I'm going to be fucking angry.


Just mount them yourself. It's pretty easy and shops charge way to much for that anyways.

Also I am so pumped!!!!!
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The.Fish
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The news deleted the article and personally stated it will be on dec 5th
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Mingg
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cjt121099The news deleted the article and personally stated it will be on dec 5th


YOU'RE FUCKING KIDDING ME
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The.Fish
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MinggYOU'RE FUCKING KIDDING ME
whats wrong with that? I meant holiday valley personally said it will open on the 5th. If they open this weekend then they give up snow making on saturday which is a very important day since it has excellent temperatures. You would thank them later.
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Mingg
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cjt121099whats wrong with that? I meant holiday valley personally said it will open on the 5th. If they open this weekend then they give up snow making on saturday which is a very important day since it has excellent temperatures. You would thank them later.


cause I want to ski lmao
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The.Fish
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Minggcause I want to ski lmao


You can always hike there. Atleast the locals do.
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Cheeko
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MinggIf Holiday opens and snowflake isn't finished mounting my bindings I'm going to be fucking angry.


Ming why not take them to city garage?
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Mingg
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ski-for-lifeMing why not take them to city garage?


Because I had no idea it would take so long and that it would be so expensive. and I didn't want to drive an hour and a half away. Mostly because I'm an idiot.
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Cheeko
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MinggBecause I had no idea it would take so long and that it would be so expensive. and I didn't want to drive an hour and a half away. Mostly because I'm an idiot.


ahhh, whats snowflakes estimated finish date? HV isnt opening until the 5th right?
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Cheeko
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MinggBecause I had no idea it would take so long and that it would be so expensive. and I didn't want to drive an hour and a half away. Mostly because I'm an idiot.


ahhh, whats snowflakes estimated finish date? HV isnt opening until the 5th right?
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Mingg
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ski-for-lifeahhh, whats snowflakes estimated finish date? HV isnt opening until the 5th right?


It start at the 10th, apparently they told my friend the 2nd. Then yesterday my friend called, idk what she said to them but now my skis will be done tomorrow night. And idk about opening day. I heard the 15th and someone in here said the 5th. I hope the 5th...
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Cheeko
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MinggIt start at the 10th, apparently they told my friend the 2nd. Then yesterday my friend called, idk what she said to them but now my skis will be done tomorrow night. And idk about opening day. I heard the 15th and someone in here said the 5th. I hope the 5th...


Well if they are mounted by tomorrow night your all set regardless of when opening day is, so that's wicked! as to opening day I hope its soon, I need to ski.
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Mingg
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ski-for-lifeWell if they are mounted by tomorrow night your all set regardless of when opening day is, so that's wicked! as to opening day I hope its soon, I need to ski.


true!! I'm hoping its soon. I'll be at Killington next weekend so I'll probably miss opening day):
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Cheeko
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Minggtrue!! I'm hoping its soon. I'll be at Killington next weekend so I'll probably miss opening day):


Ya but R2R will be sweet and they probably have an unreal base, they opened on my birthday, which was oct 18 lol.
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The.Fish
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Holiday valley is hurting for snow and it wont be that cold this week.
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*JP
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anyone gonna be hiking holiday valley this weekend? it doesn't look good for snow right now, but hopefully sunday there will be enough as long as they make snow saturday
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SassySloth
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If HV opens on the 5th, ill be coming down from Canada solo if anyone wants to ride.

Message me
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