We have a trip planned next weekend. Just looked at the trail report and noticed that Main Street isn't open. Anybody that has been out there recently, have they been blowing snow over there? Maybe it's close to opening?
Keeping my fingers crossed since we rented a ski in / ski out townhouse over on that side.
Their facebook page has lots of comments asking why isn't the East Ridge open, why aren't they blowing snow over there, and why doesn't Wisp bother to provide any kind of meaningful updates on their website or via social media.
Now go visit their corporate parent website that states right upfront: "With what some have declared as the top snowmaking system in the world covering 172 acres of varied terrain, Wisp Resort has slopes for everyone."
They just posted this Friday late afternoon:
"The entire Wisp Resort team is as anxious as all of you skiers and snowboarders to get more terrain open on the mountain, including East Ridge. The types of snowmaking guns do differ around the mountain, and in particular the guns on Main Street require a substantially lower temperature to be the most productive. Our hope is that tonight, those temperatures arrive so we can fire up Main Street. As for an opening day for East Ridge, it MAY be possible to get it open sometime next week, weather and conditions permitting. Like many businesses in the area, staffing continues to be a challenge - international employee programs cancelled and quarantining as needed – throughout the pandemic, and our dedicated team is putting 100% effort into the job at hand. We appreciate everyone’s support and hope you are enjoying the current conditions."
I'm out there next Friday, the kids have a day off from school. Cold temps and two storms *maybe* coming through mid-Atlantic next week. Holding out some hope...
Yeah, I just saw that as well. Looking at the forecast, you would think they could blow snow every night.
Maybe anybody out there this weekend can give us a first hand report of whales appearing.
Dbren wrote:
They just posted this Friday late afternoon:
"The entire Wisp Resort team is as anxious as all of you skiers and snowboarders to get more terrain open on the mountain, including East Ridge. The types of snowmaking guns do differ around the mountain, and in particular the guns on Main Street require a substantially lower temperature to be the most productive. Our hope is that tonight, those temperatures arrive so we can fire up Main Street. As for an opening day for East Ridge, it MAY be possible to get it open sometime next week, weather and conditions permitting. Like many businesses in the area, staffing continues to be a challenge - international employee programs cancelled and quarantining as needed – throughout the pandemic, and our dedicated team is putting 100% effort into the job at hand. We appreciate everyone’s support and hope you are enjoying the current conditions."
I'm out there next Friday, the kids have a day off from school. Cold temps and two storms *maybe* coming through mid-Atlantic next week. Holding out some hope...
Guns were on full blast on Mainstreet, Odin's, and Down Under. Large whales on the latter two. I know that they like to get a large base on Down Under and Mainstreet before opening. I would bet that they groom it out within the week, after some draining. Whipsaw and Over The Edge need a lot more work.
A lot of snowmaking during the day looked to be focused on reinforcing high traffic areas.
Just looked at the mountain report and Main Street and the 2 chairs on that side is open.
Yey!
