Hunter Jan 31

Hi all,

Wish you all could have been here today - March skiing on Jan 31 - WOW!! Everything came together today for another "10". First of all a big thanks to Skip and his groomers for giving the entire mountain a manicure. Everything from Racer's to Claire's was perfect. The temps were 42 early and now 54 with brilliant sun, light wind and a cloudless sky. It was a colorful crowd with all the FDNY guys decked out in their gear. The lines were minimal (none on the west) as they held their races on Madison. The surface conditions were powder but it did get a bit sticky and clumpy by noon time. There was no ice as everything just softened up early. Claire's and Racer's were as good as it gets - creamy ego snow made it easy. The sun on the deck heated things up to around 70 and the beer was flowing!

There is a 50% chance of rain tomorrow and the 7 day outlook as follows: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157 Hard to believe it will be February.

Ski ya around,

Jon http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/

Hunter Jan 30

Hello Hunter fans,

It was fresh powder this am from massive snow making - sweet on all main trails (great job Bruce). Temps stayed in the high 20's all day with some patchy sun early but mostly cloudy with a slight breeze and flat light. The FDNY started trickling in today for their annual races this week. The same lousy freeze / thaw weather pattern we have had all season continues. NWS 7 day forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157

Looks like the hosers may get hosed on Wednesday - good thing they have their fire fighting gear!

Ski ya,

Jon

Hunter Jan 26

Hello all,

Today we experienced some of the best grooming of the season - great job Skip! All main trails except Claire's, Upper Cross & K27 were groomed to perfection and provided for some real sweet ego skiing. The run-out from K27 was groomed. Cliff / Racer's and HBK were great as was Minya, Eside, Wayout & UpperK27. The sun was out strong for only the first half hour then high clouds moved in but not heavy enough to really impair visibility. The police were racing on Madison today so there were no fenced off areas like yesterday. The mountain was empty and the main lifts were running just fine (no F or D). The temp only got down to 28 overnight and has been around 34 most of the day so far but it is damp. No new snow was made nor will it be made tonight as a front moves in later today with a mix of sleet, freezing rain and rain. This will also dominate the weather tomorrow unfortunately.

The NWS 7 day forecast includes winter weather advisories: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157

Weekend movies are still not posted as of this writing but here is the site: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html

Apres ski on Saturday at the main bar 4 pm: DJ Frankieoke and Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers

The FDNY hosers will be here starting next Tuesday.

I do not expect to ski tomorrow due to the weather so there will be no report - have a great weekend.

Ski ya around,

Jon

Hunter Jan 25

Hi All,

What a dreary day. I did not go out but others said (as I predicted yesterday) it was loose granular on top of frozen granular, noisy skiing, very flat light and a damp 28 with a wind and some fog at the top. The sun never came out. The police races started today and half of mid-station down thru parts of Bleeker, Ike, Gunhill & Kennedy was fenced off to the public. It should be a nicer day to ski tomorrow. I am hoping they blow some snow tonight.

NWS 7 day outlook: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157

No weekend movie postings yet but another 70's era rock concert is scheduled for the Orpheum Theater in Tannersville this Friday night with details and ticket prices as follows: http://www.catskillmtn.org/events/orpheum-performing-arts-center/2012-01-27-donna-jean-godchaux-band-541.html The last one was sold out, quite enjoyable and the newly renovated theater is state-of-the-art for seating and sound. Seating is not reserved but every seat has an excellent view.

Be skiing ya,

Jon

Hunter - Fund for Mattice Family

Ok everyone, here are the details for the fund to assist the two children of fallen snowmaker Brian Mattice.

Please open up your hearts and your wallets:

Checks can be made to payable to:

Franklin-Templeton
FBO Mattice

Mailed to:
North Country Financial Group
2 Northway Ln
Latham, NY 12110

Note: FBO means "For Benefit Of" and Franklin-Templeton is one of the largest mutual fund companies in the world.

Hunter Jan 24

Hi All,

The morning turned out to be one of the nicer days to ski this season. The sky was a cobalt blue with bright sun, no wind and temps all day at 40. The surface conditions were excellent, soft and a bit heavy in the sun. Most trails were very sweet. Racer's was a bit slick as was the west side which didn't get the sun till very late morning. Clouds started rolling in around 12 and by 1 the light went very flat and temps started dropping.

The Police Races start tomorrow thru Thurs and the Firemen are here next Tues - Wed.

It will be noticeably colder tomorrow with a wind factor so I expect frozen corduroy in the morning.

NWS 7 day forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157

I have asked mgmt for details of the fund being set up to aid the Mattice family in the wake of last weeks tragedy and I would hope that you all will be able to contribute a minimum of $5 -10. With 100 of you on my list it would generate a nice base contribution.

Ski ya soon,

Jon

Hunter Jan 23

Hello Hunter fans,

Today: Yech!! All that great powder that was made over the weekend and now 44, with high wind driven rain and fog - what a shame! No trail report as it wasn't fit to go out there for me. Tomorrow we should see sun and experience spring skiing. At least the coverage is very good and should withstand today's thaw.

NWS 7 day forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157

I am not sure if the Localmotion race is being held today as scheduled (don't really care). If yes, then the party is at MacGregor's. No other noteworthy news to report.

Ski ya in the slush,

Jon