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There's More to Opening Than Just Snow!
As we edge closer to the beginning of the season, the countless questions of "Why aren't you open yet?" will begin to emerge. Believe it or not, ski areas want to open ASAP, too, but there is more to the equation than just making snow. Today, we will look at some of the factors ski areas consider when opening and strategies you may see them use over the next few weeks.
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00:00 Intro
02:10 Considerations/Limitations for Snowmaking
04:10 Operations Outside of Snowmaking
04:42 Make Snow & Open ASAP
05:49 Set A Minimum Opening Standard
06:55 Maximize That Snowmaking
07:50 Wrap-Up and...
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THIS Is What We Needed! - 11/22/24 Midwest Snowmaking Report
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.7 часов назад
It's hard to believe this is true, but the Midwest is finally getting some excellent snowmaking temperatures over the next 7 to 10 days. But what does that mean for openings? Today, we'll look at those snowmaking opportunities and what they could mean for opening dates. If you're new around here each week, Friday evenings will break down snowmaking conditions across the Midwest so you can bette...
Wild Mountain - Complete Walkthrough (POV) - Taylors Falls, MN
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.14 часов назад
Ski Alongs with Matthew Zabransky is our new series that gives you POVs of runs across ski areas in the Midwest. It is a great way to learn about new ski hills and get an insider's look at what they offer. On top of POVs of runs and lifts at each ski area, I'll give you insights on stats and the essential information to help you discover your new favorite ski area you didn't know about! Make su...
Midwest Skiing/Riding Next Weekend?! 11/15/24 Snowmaking Report
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.День назад
YES YES YES - Snowmaking temperatures have finally arrived, and you know what that means. We're going to kick off this season's snowmaking and weather reports. If you're new around here each week, Friday evenings will break down snowmaking conditions across the Midwest so you can better understand who and when we could be on snow. Check out our snomaking 101 vieo here: ruclips.net/video/ttANFYW...
How Ski Areas Make Snow
Просмотров 3 тыс.14 дней назад
We are only a few weeks away from hearing the glorious home of snowmaking machines each night, so what better time to break down how everything works? Today, we are taking a deep dive into snowmaking, exploring the science, conditions needed, and all the equipment that puts on snow each season. Supporting Footage from: @MinutePhysics - ruclips.net/video/kjraelDMrFQ/видео.htmlsi=mfauKCE7c3dfWAgK...
When Will the Midwest Open?! Let’s Look at the Data
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Месяц назад
With Wolf Creek kicking off the ski season yesterday, it's time to turn our attention to when we could expect to be on snow here in the Midwest. Today, we will look at last year's data from across the Midwest to understand when you can be sliding on snow in your region! See all the opening/closing data here: midwestskiers.com/openings ►Subscribe: ruclips.net/user/midwestskiers ►Instagram: insta...
Tips for Choosing Your Home Ski Hill/Season Pass
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Season pass sales are quickly ending, so I couldn't think of a better time to chat about some things I consider when looking for a home hill and purchasing a season pass. See all the opening/closing data here: midwestskiers.com/openings ►Subscribe: ruclips.net/user/midwestskiers ►Instagram: midwest_skiers ►Facebook: midwestskiers 00:00 Intro 01:30 Location 02:15 Ideal...
The Rope Tow Report - 9.28.24
Просмотров 415Месяц назад
Join us each Friday as we take a hot lap around some of the top stories across the Midwest Ski/Board Scene! RTR- 9.28.24
Tips & Tricks for Selling Gear at Ski Swaps!
Просмотров 819Месяц назад
Tips & Tricks for Selling Gear at Ski Swaps!
Scoring Great Ski & Snowboard Gear on a Budget!
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Scoring Great Ski & Snowboard Gear on a Budget!
Take-A-Ways From the Midwest’s Lackluster ’23/’24 Season
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Take-A-Ways From the Midwest’s Lackluster ’23/’24 Season
Behind the Scenes: Lifts at the Minnesota State Fair!
Просмотров 7652 месяца назад
Behind the Scenes: Lifts at the Minnesota State Fair!
Big SNOW Impressions: Could This Grow Skiing/Snowboarding?
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Big SNOW Impressions: Could This Grow Skiing/Snowboarding?
The Midwest Is Better Than You Think for Ski Bums!
Просмотров 2 тыс.4 месяца назад
The Midwest Is Better Than You Think for Ski Bums!
4 Things I Wish More Midwest Ski Areas Did!
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
4 Things I Wish More Midwest Ski Areas Did!
Midwest = Perfect for Pulse Lifts?
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Midwest = Perfect for Pulse Lifts?
5 Must-Visit Midwest Ski Areas!
Просмотров 6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
5 Must-Visit Midwest Ski Areas!
Giants Ridge Ski Area- Complete Walkthrough (POV) - Biwabik, MN
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Giants Ridge Ski Area- Complete Walkthrough (POV) - Biwabik, MN
Sun, Rain, Sleet, & Snow - A Perfect Midwest Season's Cap at Lutsen's Meltdown
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Sun, Rain, Sleet, & Snow - A Perfect Midwest Season's Cap at Lutsen's Meltdown
B-DOG's Off The Leash - Park Edition (Wild Mountain, MN)
Просмотров 3747 месяцев назад
B-DOG's Off The Leash - Park Edition (Wild Mountain, MN)
Uphill at Buck, Park at Hyland, & Bumps at Welch = Perfect Day!
Просмотров 8427 месяцев назад
Uphill at Buck, Park at Hyland, & Bumps at Welch = Perfect Day!
The 101: Let's Follow A Ski Family for an Evening!
Просмотров 3697 месяцев назад
The 101: Let's Follow A Ski Family for an Evening!
Let's Spend the Evening With Courage Kenny at Hyland Hills!
Просмотров 5308 месяцев назад
Let's Spend the Evening With Courage Kenny at Hyland Hills!
Skiing All Ohio Ski Areas in 5 Days!
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Skiing All Ohio Ski Areas in 5 Days!
Looking At the New Midwest Chairlifts for 2024/25!
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Looking At the New Midwest Chairlifts for 2024/25!
The 101: Skiing/Riding = The Ultimate Social Sport?!
Просмотров 5388 месяцев назад
The 101: Skiing/Riding = The Ultimate Social Sport?!
Let's Chat With B-Dog (Phil Casabon) About His New Event at Wild Mountain!
Просмотров 4119 месяцев назад
Let's Chat With B-Dog (Phil Casabon) About His New Event at Wild Mountain!
Could We See Snowmaking Into Late February?! - Rope S4E16
Просмотров 8979 месяцев назад
Could We See Snowmaking Into Late February?! - Rope S4E16
The 101: How to Get Your Child Hooked On Skiing & Riding
Просмотров 1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The 101: How to Get Your Child Hooked On Skiing & Riding
Chairlift Check-Ins - Jake Campbell (Boston Mills, Brandywine, & Alpine Valley-OH GM)
Просмотров 4079 месяцев назад
Chairlift Check-Ins - Jake Campbell (Boston Mills, Brandywine, & Alpine Valley-OH GM)

Комментарии

  • @nutsackmania
    @nutsackmania 59 минут назад

    Been watching cams all day :)

  • @PowderLlamma
    @PowderLlamma Час назад

    Do you feel like you’re cheating when you ski out of region? lol

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers Час назад

      ha a little bit, but I always enjoy a trip out west!

  • @MeMeagain-q7u
    @MeMeagain-q7u Час назад

    Do this at giants ridge and if you have time spirit mountain

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers Час назад

      Swingin by Spirit on Thursday morning :)

  • @mf6778
    @mf6778 2 часа назад

    Ready!

  • @jackschmid6645
    @jackschmid6645 2 часа назад

    IG live er NOTHIN

  • @maness2112
    @maness2112 3 часа назад

    Bring that snow to Michigan.

  • @aimeeroesler9266
    @aimeeroesler9266 3 часа назад

    I am so excited and ready for ski season and it is lovely to see hyland making their snow

  • @jaredrockwood2675
    @jaredrockwood2675 5 часов назад

    idk how many others in central Iowa but if you could talk about seven oaks in boone!!!

  • @robertivaniszyn840
    @robertivaniszyn840 7 часов назад

    Was so excited to VERY briefly meet you at Wilmot last year. Hope to see you around somewhere this season, love your content!

  • @scottc9865
    @scottc9865 14 часов назад

    Buckhill in Burnsville, Minnesota just turn on lights on 11-27-2024 is schedule to be open this coming Friday 11-29-2024 and waiting for official annoucement from Highland Hills Ski Area also just started make snow yesturday hopefully they will be open this weekend. I'm planning to hit Highland Hills Ski Area first were I started out skiing for the first time.

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 12 часов назад

      Buck this weekend for sure; Hyland will likely be another week.

  • @WETHEEGOATEDCOUSINSII
    @WETHEEGOATEDCOUSINSII 22 часа назад

    Les goooo

  • @maness2112
    @maness2112 22 часа назад

    1 foot of real snow on dec 1st is optimal. Lol.

  • @Seanbrand2008
    @Seanbrand2008 День назад

    IT'S HERE

  • @ashton.boehm7
    @ashton.boehm7 День назад

    I am praying snowriver can open this weekend

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers День назад

      I think there is a very good chance of that!

    • @ashton.boehm7
      @ashton.boehm7 23 часа назад

      @@MidwestSkiers I hope so. That's my home resort, and it would be sick to get on snow this weekend!

  • @seancarlson8147
    @seancarlson8147 День назад

    On your last video I agreed on 'yes' for Boyne this week and 'no' on Pine Knob. But I lean toward 'yeah' for PK now. The forecast looks good and I think they only need a couple days to make enough snow to open.

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers День назад

      Always good to see that forecast trending favorably

  • @Felix-kd8tn
    @Felix-kd8tn День назад

    -staring at the livestream from the hill- SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW

  • @MeMeagain-q7u
    @MeMeagain-q7u День назад

    Great video By the way spirit mountain is making snow

  • @125conman
    @125conman День назад

    Perfect North shout out!

  • @paulroach2270
    @paulroach2270 День назад

    First

  • @skier-el7cw
    @skier-el7cw День назад

    I’m curious what you think of treetops for 11/30 or 12/1. Looks like it shifted a couple degrees down since you made this (at least according to my weather app) with snowmaking tue, wed, and Thu nights with all day windows fri and sat, and last year they opened before everyone else in the northern LP. Really hoping to get out on sat or sun, is it doable?

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 11 часов назад

      Certainly possible, not sure I would bet the house on it but I’d prep the sticks and watch their pages

  • @tarinalowery123
    @tarinalowery123 День назад

    My God daughter took over my RUclips page this is not me LOL .... But what does the Canadian sight of the Midwest look like... Talking about search Mont ... We had to drive from Fort Wayne Indiana last... And it looks like they're supposed to get a good dumping .... What is your prediction sorry I know it's not United States but it's just 50 minutes straight North of the mackinaw island. ?!?!?!?!

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 11 часов назад

      Not sure- right now we only cover the US. From a quick google search it looks decent but without knowing anything about those operations, their history, and equipment it’s purely a guess.

  • @brandonwilliam2618
    @brandonwilliam2618 День назад

    Do you know anything about when the vail Midwest resorts will announce opening day/ snowmaking?

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers День назад

      Hang tight; they'll likely announce over the next week or so, depending on how snowmaking goes.

  • @brianparrish1076
    @brianparrish1076 2 дня назад

    Love Seven Oaks!

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 2 дня назад

      Gotta make it down there! Looks like a great spot

  • @evanfinch4987
    @evanfinch4987 2 дня назад

    Your videos rock man.

  • @Tyler_L.
    @Tyler_L. 2 дня назад

    Got a race camp at ski brule on Thursday hopefully they can pound out some snow

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 2 дня назад

      You should be good! They started up yesterday and have some nice windows early this week 🤞

  • @MesmrEwe
    @MesmrEwe 3 дня назад

    The Wild/Troll race could get interesting because Afton has quietly entered the room!!! Snowmaking into the valley holds those cold temps longer!

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    @jeffjensen27 3 дня назад

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  • @CoasterRanger
    @CoasterRanger 3 дня назад

    I learned how to ski here at Wild 3 winters ago. The beginner areas are lacking compared to other Twin Cities-area hills, but this is the absolute cheapest place to learn. Looking at their website now, they have a "Get Hooked" package that includes 6 lift tickets with rentals and 3 lessons for $167! That's possibly the best beginner deal in the whole country. After my 3rd visit, I was able to ski most the terrain at Midwest hills and even made a successful trip to Loveland and Keystone in Colorado. Also Wild probably has the shortest lift lines in the area.

  • @sk33t52
    @sk33t52 3 дня назад

    What about us flatlanders?! Missouri? Snow creek and hidden valley? Any shot next weekend, after thanksgiving? Man I’m really hoping so!

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 2 дня назад

      Hehe we are all flat-landers! We’ll be sure to throw some Missouri love on next week’s show. As for this week, I’d say it’s unlikely…. But that first week of December could be in play!

    • @sk33t52
      @sk33t52 2 дня назад

      Fair enough. But snow creek has to be the flattest resort in the US! 😂 Appreciate you cuz!

    • @sk33t52
      @sk33t52 2 дня назад

      I use the word “resort” lightly when referring to SC!

    • @brandonwilliam2618
      @brandonwilliam2618 День назад

      Really hoping hidden valley opens soon, but they haven’t made any announcements recently

    • @sk33t52
      @sk33t52 День назад

      @@brandonwilliam2618same with snow creek! I’m desperate! 🤣🤣

  • @grantprior3913
    @grantprior3913 3 дня назад

    Boyne said on their website opening date would be December 6th. Hoping for earlier though!

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 2 дня назад

      Probably the right/safe call, but who knows if those temps trend a bit colder they could surprise us 🙂

  • @CG_prints
    @CG_prints 3 дня назад

    What weather website is that? 1:50

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 2 дня назад

      I use weather underground for all the reports. I’ve found it to be one of the most accurate and it gives hourly breakdowns with humidity & wind speed. I’m sure there are plenty of good options out there, it’s just what I’ve been using for the past couple years!

    • @CG_prints
      @CG_prints 2 дня назад

      @@MidwestSkiers thanks 👍🏾

  • @evanfinch4987
    @evanfinch4987 3 дня назад

    errrrmuhhhhhh gerrrrdddd very excited

  • @JollyLamaCom
    @JollyLamaCom 3 дня назад

    It's aboot time we got some hills open. Nubs Nob will open Dec 6 or I will donate a kidney to charity.

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 2 дня назад

      That weekend is looking very good for those northern MI areas

  • @domlonetti4184
    @domlonetti4184 3 дня назад

    The real question is when is Mt. Como is opening

  • @gregholl5011
    @gregholl5011 3 дня назад

    Where were you yesterday?? It's not like you were someplace else! 😅

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 2 дня назад

      Ha! I made it out for Saturday! Just waiting for the chairlift 🙃

  • @fjbill
    @fjbill 3 дня назад

    I know you have the whole Midwest to cover, but Welch Village has the most varied terrain within an hour of the Twin Cities. Chicken at Welch is steeper and longer than The Wall at Wild, Just sayin' ;)

  • @heathdalton8972
    @heathdalton8972 3 дня назад

    Party this saturday at Snow Trails in Mansfield ohio. no snow but big opening party. always fun,ski movies , band and of course beer tasting. puting my skies in my locker and getting my season pass. this boomer can't wait to try my new skies....ski tip....my ROKA boots are the most comfortable boots i have ever worn,i even danced in them at the end of season party last year.

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 3 дня назад

      Fireworks too right? Snow Trails is always a good time!

  • @drewkasson2821
    @drewkasson2821 3 дня назад

    Thanks for the content!

  • @bentleynordstrom7815
    @bentleynordstrom7815 3 дня назад

    Please do Welch village (red wing MN)

  • @Dan-ty7cb
    @Dan-ty7cb 3 дня назад

    Granite Peak is aiming for December 6th.

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 3 дня назад

      👍👍👍

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 3 дня назад

      They did this last season as well. Probably a good call to take time and get more snow made, they have a lot of area to cover🫡

  • @derrellstockton1517
    @derrellstockton1517 3 дня назад

    Thanks for the Info! I watching it all!

  • @danm5023
    @danm5023 3 дня назад

    Yes sir yes sir 🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @MeMeagain-q7u
    @MeMeagain-q7u 3 дня назад

    Do spirit mountain

  • @MeMeagain-q7u
    @MeMeagain-q7u 3 дня назад

    Best time of year for these videos

  • @maness2112
    @maness2112 3 дня назад

    Get those flamingo legs ready. It coming.

  • @jplpagan
    @jplpagan 3 дня назад

    been checking for this vid for an hour 😂

  • @Badgerbrew
    @Badgerbrew 6 дней назад

    I've started skiing again and live in the Twin Cities. Would be interested in people's favorite hills within an hour or so of the metro - or another spot worth the drive

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 3 дня назад

      That’s a tough one because everyone will value different things; are you a park guy? Is apres important? How far are you willing to drive? I always recommend checking out as many as you can to get a good sample + the diversity of our Midwestern areas is amazing!

  • @Tendrup706
    @Tendrup706 6 дней назад

    loving the vidoes man!

  • @masondebot
    @masondebot 6 дней назад

    Sick!

  • @jasonrogers6046
    @jasonrogers6046 6 дней назад

    This is awesome thank you! I'm new to the Midwest, moved to Cincinnati last year. I grew up boarding in Arizona and know nothing about the options out here.

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 6 дней назад

      You got it! The goal is to document all of them over the next couple years- we’ll be dropping new episodes every week until the end of the season 👊

    • @TheTWhite
      @TheTWhite 6 дней назад

      @@MidwestSkiersReallt enjoying seeing other options, I ski and ride in NC and WV, but I may have to take a trip to the Midwest to enjoy some turns someday! They look like fun areas.

    • @MidwestSkiers
      @MidwestSkiers 6 дней назад

      Definitely- glad you enjoy checking out our region!