Vermont Guides

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30 AT 11:15 AM

Preliminary Report (11:15a)

Thanks to an accumulation of nearly 50" of fresh snow this past week, we are planning for an abudance of trail and lift openings this weekend and into the season beyond. In addition to The Jet, Taxi, and Stateside Carpet lifts (which will all open this Friday and remain open for the season), we plan to run the Metro Lift on Saturday and Sunday for a Tramside Connection, and we'll have the Tramside cafeteria open as well.

Remember that we are closed today, Thursday, November 30th and will open back up tomorrow, Friday, December 1st for the remainder of the season. Temps are rising slightly throughout today, keeping us in the high 20's, but look as though they will drop again tonight, which should allow our snowmakers to continue to hammer the Haynes into Saturday. After this, the goal is to start in on our Bonnie route and get the Bonnaventure Quad in tip top shape for you all in the near future.

Our groomers have been out track packing all of the lower mountain trails and we plan to open several new ones this weekend including Deer Run, Bushwacker, Harmony Lane, Subway, Interstate, Moonwalk, Perry Merrill, Queens Highway, Boulevard, Rabbit, Lower CanAm and Kangaroo. We will also have some features set up in our Shakedown Park on Chalet Meadows. As always, Trail openings are subject to weather, but we have big plans for this weekend to open as much terrain as possible.

This weekend, Saturday December 2nd, marks the beginning of our very first WinterShine, a Festival of Lights and Community. Start your season and set the mood against the welcoming backdrop of thousands of warm shining lights, fireworks, fireside s’mores, ice sculptures, live holiday music, specialty meals, and more. Heavily discounted lodging packages and more event information are available HERE. Book soon, discounts end today. 

We can't wait to see you all here tomorrow to enjoy the gifts bestowed upon us from the Jay Cloud this week. Check back here early tomorrow morning for the latest updates before you head up.

Mission Affordable:  Get your hands on a fully transferable 4-pack of 1-day lift ticket with no blackout dates, for around $80 a ticket. Use them all for yourself or share them with your friends and family. Purchases must be made online, read more about it HERE.

Updated Safety Notes: We plan to open both of our designated Uphill Routes tomorrow, Friday December 1st. You uphillers will be able to enjoy both our Northway and Ullr's trails. Have fun out there, but please leave your dogs somewhere safe and sound (like, home, for example) while you head up. Important piece to note in our policy, Uphill Travel is only recommended during operating hours. The last thing our grooming staff needs to worry about is seeing you through a cloud of snow, ice, trees, and such. It's their hill at night and in the early morning hours. Please be respectful and stay off of it during their time. Check out our Uphill Travel Update before you head up.