Plenty of Spring Skiing left in New England

This past weekend was many resorts last for the season. Perfect weather was featured across New England for the spring parties that went off all over ski country. There are probably many skiers (and ski area employees) that were dragging Monday from a weekend in full throttle.

I sampled the spring snow up at Sunday River. Both days the surface loosened up and got soft by noon. The sun was pounding, without cloud cover until late on Sunday afternoon.

There was a ton of events going on. Parrot Head weekend, the Bust and Burn Mogul Competition, and pound skimming.

the White Cap base area, stuffed with people and events on Saturday

Right now, it is more important to focus on this coming weekend. We are looking at a very good few days of spring skiing towards the end of this week. Take your holiday on Friday and go skiing! As most now know there is snow in the forecast through Thursday evening for the mountains.
Seriously…some places could pick up to a foot of new snow.
The trick now is figuring out where to go. With most operations winding down at smaller areas this past weekend, choices have diminished.
Those that are still open have great skiing!
Remember, even though terrain is limited to mostly snowmaking trails the crowds will be light. Through some fresh snow and then warming temps with sunshine into that equation = Eureka!
Easter Weekend could be the New England skier’s payback for enduring the lackluster Christmas, New Years and MLK holiday periods this season. Remember how shot those times were? No snow, no cold air, no good skiing.
In Short: This weekend looks for plenty of spring snow, with some fresh on top, and some pleasant sunny weather in the mountains. Definitely worth the wait if you are a fair weather skier.
I did a little snooping around and here is a breakdown on the areas that still got snow and are open for lift rides. Were applicable, I have included a few tidbits on each player still in the game. They should all be sticking around as planned through this weekend.
Tip: There are a lot of season pass deals going on right now for next season. Most resorts will let you ski free the rest of this season if you purchase a pass for the next. The All 4 One Pass offered by ASC will be no more, so you may want to think about this now and take advantage of the spring offers, most are listed on the areas websites (links below).
Go for a pond skim this weekend…

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New Hampshire checks in with a half dozen open areas.
Bretton Woods
– Tons of events for Easter and BodeFest next weeekend (4/14).
Dicounted lift tickets the rest of the season
Adults (18-64): $45
Teens (13-17): $35
Juniors (6-12): $20
Senior (65+), Midweek, still just $16!
Cannon
– Tuesday and Thursday, 2 ski or ride for-$54!
– Wednesday NH Residents ski for only $20!
Next Saturday, April 7th, the annual splash pond will be in front of Peabody lodge.
Loon
2007-08 Threedom Passes are on sale now – purchase by May 31 to get the best deal!
Mount Sunapee
4/7/07 is the cardboard sled race!
Waterville Valley
Pond Skimming this Sunday 4/8/07 and deals…
$40 per person, quad occupancy midweek and from $87 on weekends.
$99 Golden Eagle Lodge Treats for Dinner and Skiing Package.
Wildcat
The Cat could be roaring with over a foot of fresh snow by Friday Morning, talk about going out in style.
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Maine is still kicking with the state’s big three looking for more snow this weekend. They even picked some up today.
Saddleback – 4” on Monday
On Sunday 4/8/07: Easter Egg Hunt & Costume Parade
Saddleback will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30am. Find the golden egg hidden somewhere on the mountain and win a season pass. At 1pm don your costumes and Easter Bonnets for an Easter Parade. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and best Easter bonnet. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance. Hop on by.
Sugarloaf – 3” on Monday
Not this weekend, but next: 19th Annual Bud Light Reggae Festival
04/12/2007 – 04/15/2007
Jamaica’s #1 singer of all time, Barrington Levy, takes the stage Friday night. John Brown’s Body keeps the groove going Saturday.
On Sales Now!
The Platinum One Love All-venue Passes get you unlimited access to The Widowmaker Lounge and King Pine Concert events plus a free event T-shirt. Limited to the first 100 sold – $75.
Jamaican Gold Pass is your ticket to our main events in the King Pine Room on Friday and Saturday nights. Get your Jamaican gold now so you’re not left out for these two amazing shows. $50.
The original spring reggae bash is the biggest and the best. See why Sugarloaf is the undisputed King of Spring skiing and celebration. Live music on The Beach all weekend long, endless soft spring snow, and unbelievable concerts with some of biggest names in reggae. Lodging fills fast so book early.
Sunday River
– Bring a friend for $35 if you have a season pass.
– Deep discounts on ski and stay packages and lift tickets.
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Vermont is doing very well. They got more than twice as much snow as all the others above out of the St. Patrick’s Day storm.
Bolton Valley
LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON
With our season coming to an end on April 8th, we wanted to thank YOU for your loyalty throughout the winter!
This week, full-day lift tickets will be just $26 for a full day of skiing and riding— each and every day, all week long! Come help us celebrate, and enjoy the great spring conditions!
SPRING FLING WEEKEND
On Sunday, hop on up and join the FINAL DAY FESTIVITIES!
First, all of the kids will meet at 12-noon, outside the Main Base Lodge at our Ski & Ride School sign and start off on a fun Easter Egg Hunt! Then, we’ll end the season with our annual POND SKIMMING CONTESTat about 1pm, as we celebrate a terrific end to our winter!
Jay Peak
April
8: Easter, Sunrise Service & Egg Hunt
14: Pond Skimming
14: End of Season Party
Killington
The King of Spring Skiing in the East!
Wobbly Barn Pajama Party and Pillow Fight
04/07/2007
The annual Pajama Party and Pillow Fight returns to the Wobbly Barn. Get in some spring skiing and riding all day and then change into your PJ’s and party the night away with the only nightclub on the road committed to providing you the most reasons to dress up and party, right up to the end of the season.
14th Annual Spring Loaded
04/07/2007 – 04/08/2007
Registration will open on Tuesday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m. (EST) On line registration will close on Thursday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m. (EST) All events are snowboard only events.
Registration is $30 ($50 for pros) for pipe, $30 ($50 for pros) for slopestyle and $10 for the rail jam. There is limited space in each event so sign up now. Any space still available the day of for any event will cost and additional $5 per event. The maximum number of competitors is 200 for pipe, 150 for slopestyle and 75 for the rail jam.
Check-in and bib pick up will be on the 3rd floor of the Bear Lodge from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. both days and again from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday for the night rail jam. Slopestyle (on Sunday) and pipe (on Saturday) will each start at 10:00 a.m. and the rail jam will start at 5:00 p.m.
Kidz in the Hall will perfom after the pipe events at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday on the outdoor stage. Awards for the pipe will be held on the third floor of Bear Lodge at 3:30 p.m.
Each day is an on snow party with music and plenty of spectators and competitors. Pros compete for a $5000 cash purse and amateurs throw down for some great prizes. There will be a competitor only complimentary BBQ set up at the base of the pipe on Saturday.
This event provides entertainment for non snowboarders as well. Look for live bands, outdoor BBQ, great spring skiing and riding, movies, demos and more!
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service and Easter Egg Hunt
04/08/2007
What better way to start off Easter Sunday than with the Sunrise Service at the Peak? Then get first tracks with the kids as they search for treats left behind by our local Easter Bunny!
Sunrise Service at The Peak
The K-1 Gondola will open at 5:30 a.m. to whisk you to the top of Killington Mountain for an Easter sunrise service. The K-1 Gondola will run from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. The service and the Gondola ride are free to the public. Service starts at 7:00 a.m. immediately followed by a complimentary continental breakfast. Please note, space is limited.
Easter Egg Hunt
K-1 and Snowshed lodges will be visited by the Easter Bunny. Eggs will be hidden inside the lodges as well as on snow near the lodges. Find as many as you can. Each egg contains Easter candy.
A special hunts for the kids ages 9 and under will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Snowshed Lodge.
Mount Snow
Available April 6-8, 2007
From $147
$147 per person includes 2 nights lodging (Friday & Saturday), plus a 2-day lift ticket (Saturday & Sunday). Extend your stay to include lodging for Thursday or Sunday night and a (Good) Friday lift ticket at no additional cost, and get a HOP on the weekend!
Don’t miss the on mountain Easter Egg hunt on Sunday. Find the Golden Egg and win “a golden prize”.
Okemo
Hit the link above for the events calendar.
Pre-buy your lift tickets online and get a 2-day rate of just $99! It’s that simple. Even better, this offer is valid 7 days a week beginning April 2 until Closing Day 2007.
Smugglers’ Notch
Sunday, April 8, 2007
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE – Led by Craig Benson. 7:00 AM by the Top of The Notch. Loading at Sterling from 6:00 – 6:30. No loading past 6:30. You will be able to take the chairlift down. See you there!
Stowe
Ski on Saturday AND Sunday for one low price on April 7th & 8th for just $70!
Our Spring Summit Celebrations are 3 weekends of sun, fun, music, events and BBQ’s! And with the deep snow pack this year, the spring conditions for skiing and riding are the best they’ve been in years. So, to celebrate, we’re offering special 2-day weekend tickets to enjoy the fantastic conditions for only $70!
Stratton
Stratton’s Spring Fling Final Weekend Celebration
Schedule:
Golden Watermelon–Sunday, April 8th. Be the first to find the Golden Watermelon on the hill and win a prize!
Easter Egg Hunt–Sunday, April 8th. Gather the kids to participate in this fun event, sponsored by the Stratton Ski Patrol. Kids 6 and under should meet next to the Ski School Building at 10:00 a.m., and kids 7 and up should be ready to go around 10:30. Bring your own baskets!
Sam Adams Beach Party–Sunday, April 8th. Hot tubs and an outside bar near the base of the gondola.
After you cool off in pond skim you can jump right into the hot tub!!!
Pond Skim –Sunday, April 8th
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the Overflow Cafeteria. Registration will end when the first 100 spots are filled or at 10 a.m., whichever happens first. $5 charge to enter (cash only). The pond skim will begin at 1 p.m. Costumes are encouraged!
Sugarbush
Rocking in the Spring via South Basin!
Events:
4/7/07 Sugarbush Adventure Games – Triathlon
4/8/07 Sugarbush Adventure Games – Kids’ Triathlon
4/8/07 Easter Sunrise Service
4/8/07 Easter Egg Hunt
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More later this week,
photos ~ S.G.
the start of the bump run