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UABSkiBum
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SkiCop wrote:
11" of new natural snow. Griz is now open. If it can hold for a week, I'm gonna get me some.



I can't wait for next weekend. However, IF I had been up there this weekend could you imagine me trying to tell my principal that I got snowed in!
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Sometimes those administrators just can't understand.......
UABSkiBum
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waynecash wrote:


SkiCop wrote:
Wayne, you need to slip up to Ober next weekend.



You know the crowds will be in full force next weekend, I wasnt going to ski until Feb 25th. I have 2 days planned there, 2 in Tahoe in April and I will go to Suagr once or twice after March 6th.

I want 20 + days this years.



WIth nearly all of their slopes open, crowds shouldn't be all that bad!
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Never fear the crowds, at least until after lunch. I'm going to try to brave it, I've never skiied Grizzly before and don't want to miss the opportunity.
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SkiCop wrote:
Never fear the crowds, at least until after lunch. I'm going to try to brave it, I've never skiied Grizzly before and don't want to miss the opportunity.



I skied it a couple of years ago (the last time it was open). I can't believe I am sitting in Pell City, AL and I'm not in the mountains enjoying this epic storm. But I do have good news. Snow is in the forecasts for next weekend! Could be another great weekend to ski!
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You know, really snowy conditions tend to reduce the crowds at Ober. Something about that drive up the mountain turns them off. :D
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SkiCop wrote:
You know, really snowy conditions tend to reduce the crowds at Ober. Something about that drive up the mountain turns them off. :D



Why drive up the mountain when you can have a great ride on the tram. If you ski, the tram ride is free! ! ! ! !
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I prefer to have my truck at the top so I can go out and shed layers, etc. I have also found parking difficult for the tram since I usually stay in Pigeon Forge.
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SkiCop wrote:
I prefer to have my truck at the top so I can go out and shed layers, etc. I have also found parking difficult for the tram since I usually stay in Pigeon Forge.



We are staying in Gatlinburg next weekend. It will be a one block hike to the tram station. I am so stoked about next weekend.
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I'm heading up to GBurg tomorrow evening for alittle bit of night session skiing.



Should be epic.
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