Will Brighton beat Utah's earliest opening?

**Endlessseason** · 10-18-2007, 09:04 AM

Sheesh. A-Basin had their earliest opening in their 61-year history more than a week ago on the 10th (that also made it the first to open in North America this year).

Utah's earliest opener ever occurred October 29th, 2004. The conditions in the Cottonwoods already look good enough to open even earlier this year. Anyone know if they're making plans?

**801 jav** · 10-18-2007, 09:32 AM

If they can I hope they do... I don't think UDOT was even plowing the road when they opened on 10/29/2004.

**Ski Monkey** · 10-18-2007, 01:34 PM

Ah, I remember that weekend well. Amazing snow.

**FrankZappa** · 10-18-2007, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Endlessseason

Sheesh. A-Basin had their earliest opening in their 61-year history more than a week ago on the 10th (that also made it the first to open in North America this year).

Just FYI, A-basin has only been making snow for a couple years now.

Loveland (I believe) has the longest track record in CO for man made - The only ski area in CO that had SM in place during (and prior to) the dreaded '76 drought year. After that year *most* the others subscribed.

**Buzzworthy** · 10-18-2007, 01:54 PM

In an email today from Ski Utah Solitude is looking at a Nov. 16 opening date.

I feeling the ants doing the fun time dance inside.

Feeling a bit nervous about the knee still, the mind is messing with me.

**Endlessseason** · 10-18-2007, 02:23 PM

Yeah, but Buzz, you can ignore the Brighton and Snowbird opening dates. They almost always open earlier than they post on Ski Utah.

Solly used to be the same way; they used to publicly state a date and then beat it by a couple of weeks, but ever since they turned into more of a real estate company than a ski area they don't do that anymore.

**finsy** · 10-18-2007, 04:12 PM

who needs the mountain to open anyway? considering that preseason alta is for snowboarders!

lifts are for jongs

**Buzzworthy** · 10-18-2007, 04:19 PM

Alta is for skiers.
Alta does not get my rocks off.
I am a snowboarder.

And I damn sure ain't going to mess up a 6 month old knee for the fame of snowboarding at Alta early season. Big whoop.

Jong.

**Altaholic** · 10-18-2007, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Buzzworthy

Alta is for skiers.
Alta does not get my rocks off.
I am a snowboarder.

And I damn sure ain't going to mess up a 6 month old knee for the fame of snowboarding at Alta early season. Big whoop.

Jong.

Hell, I like the 'Bird more than Alta, & look at my screenname

**StroupSkier** · 10-18-2007, 05:45 PM

There was also something like 120 inches of snow in October that year. They might open early, but I don't think they employ the crew to do snowmaking that soon, so they would need a pretty long lasting storm cycle to get open by then.

**release** · 10-18-2007, 06:56 PM

I can't answer your question; but I will be in Solitude Nov. 9 - 11, so an early opening would be fine with me!

**rehabit** · 10-18-2007, 07:56 PM

{total hijack] I was considering a trip to park city to see a friend in the next few weeks. Is the road to Brighton from Parkcity closed in winter If not, what's the drive time from Park City? Thanking you!{end hijack}

**Egon** · 10-18-2007, 07:57 PM

Oct. 29, good memories...

**Blurred** · 10-18-2007, 08:01 PM

I WANT A RE-RUN OF OCTOBER, 2004 AT BRIGHTON.

THAT WAS THE FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Buzzworthy** · 10-18-2007, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by rehabit

{total hijack] I was considering a trip to park city to see a friend in the next few weeks. Is the road to Brighton from Parkcity closed in winter If not, what's the drive time from Park City? Thanking you!{end hijack}

Depending on where in PC, say 30+ minutes down 80, a few miles on 215, and then up BCC. Guestimate on good roads, hour to hour.5 at most???

Never done down and up so that is a guess.

Blurred, saw that cliff you went off right next to the lift. Jebus Christo man!!!!

**801 jav** · 10-18-2007, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Buzzworthy

Alta is for skiers.
Alta does not get my rocks off.
I am a snowboarder.

And I damn sure ain't going to mess up a 6 month old knee for the fame of snowboarding at Alta early season. Big whoop.

Jong.

When I hike for early turns it's BCC... I've hiked Alta late season after the Bird has closed.

Alta is for fascists...

**Blurred** · 10-18-2007, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Buzzworthy

Blurred, saw that cliff you went off right next to the lift. Jebus Christo man!!!!

If you promise an opener this year as good as that one, I promise to invert it.

**BigJay** · 10-18-2007, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by finsy

who needs the mountain to open anyway? considering that preseason alta is for snowboarders!

lifts are for jongs

I don't care if the lifts open: I just want them to start throwing some bombs.

**Lone Star** · 10-18-2007, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by BlurredElevens

I WANT A RE-RUN OF OCTOBER, 2004 AT BRIGHTON.

THAT WAS THE FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HEAR, HEAR!!!!! BRING IT!!!!

**Shepherd Wong** · 10-18-2007, 10:33 PM

Woohoo got the ok from the Doctor for skiing and my knee feels great. Just went out and waxed some skis!

**Lumpy** · 10-19-2007, 09:11 AM

Endless, Asking the tough questions, but not realizing this should be posted as a poll.

**Buzzworthy** · 10-19-2007, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by BlurredElevens

If you promise an opener this year as good as that one, I promise to invert it.

Man, I wish I could make that promise. I would like to video that one. Holy cow!

Sheppy!!! Sweet dude, it won't be long till we are out again!!!

**Endlessseason** · 10-19-2007, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by BlurredElevens

If you promise an opener this year as good as that one, I promise to invert it.

I didn't know you were here that year. Guess I missed it. Are you talking about the flat landing cliff directly below the Crest quad about 3/4 of the way up? You would invert that? Are you freaking nutso? I'll be there to watch that insanity.

**Endlessseason** · 10-19-2007, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Lumpy

Endless, Asking the tough questions, but not realizing this should be posted as a poll.

Hey, yeah, I got your phone message. Sorry--been too flergin busy to call back yet. I can't wait to see how you like those Chiefs. You in with me for Brighton's opening day?