Thursday, January 26, 2012

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.
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
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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.
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
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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.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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.
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
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Monday, January 23, 2012

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.
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
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Friday, January 20, 2012

Hunter Jan 20

Hi All,
WOW! Nobody can make snow like Hunter - kudos to Bruce and his crew. Unbelievable powder on all main trails, all west side trails and the opening of K-27. What a great powder day. It was cold (10 on top 20 at the base) with a stiff wind but sunny. There wasn't a bad trail on the mtn today. Guns were blasting all day and White Cloud & 42nd St. were under the guns for the first time as well. Winter has finally arrived with a storm expected tonight into tomorrow with anywhere from 4 to 8". NWS forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157
Kids freestyle mogul competition Sat & Sun on Park Ave between B lift and the terrain park.
The Flyer had some electrical issues today and was shut down around 11 am for 1/2 hr but all okay now. There was a good crowd for a Friday but no significant lines.
Jon
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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Hunter Jan 19

Hi Hunter fans,
Let me preface this by saying that there was a noticeable & justified sadness at the mtn today in light of yesterday's tragic loss of a snowmaker. He was the sole custodian of a 14 year old girl who works part time for the hotel and a 19 year old son. Let me suggest that when you see a snow maker, thank him for the job he is doing and let him know you are sorry for the loss - all employees are family and we all grieve with them.
The snowmakers blew alot of great powder in recovery mode after the freeze yesterday and it was a fitting tribute to them. Great classic cold powder skiing today on all main trails with a crystal blue sky, brilliant sun and temps from a low of 7 to 22 now. There was a strong wind out of the east across the mid-station area that blew the snow around in swirls but the surface was very powdery and not a windblown glaze. Cliff/ Racer's was firm but nice. Ike was powdery too. Minya was all swales and whales of powder as was LowerCross. The west side was frozen corduroy but flat and quite edgeable tho noisy. Eside had guns on and was full of powder but with limited visibility. All in all it was a very nice day to ski. I hope tomorrow brings the same.
This weekend Hunter hosts the freestyle mogul competition for kids.
Ski ya soon,
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