New England The Little Mountain that Could

[James]

I'd like to think I will finally stop there one day (after blowing by frequently when I lived in northern Vermont and had relatives in eastern Mass.). The reality, though, is that it would be a fluke if I did.

As you were. Apologies for blubbering on.

You go there at night. Just to be extra miserable when it’s cold.

 

[ilovepugs]

I'd like to think I will finally stop there one day (after blowing by frequently when I lived in northern Vermont and had relatives in eastern Mass.). The reality, though, is that it would be a fluke if I did.

As you were. Apologies for blubbering on.

This is me every time, though my reality is that I almost rarely leave Vermont during ski season -- visits to my parents are pretty light in the winter because I don't want to miss a day on the hill...

 

[James]

though my reality is that I almost rarely leave Vermont during ski season

It’s not like having to travel across NH on frost heaved, headless horsemen filled, dark roads.

 

[ilovepugs]

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It’s not like having to travel across NH on frost heaved, headless horsemen filled, dark roads.

hahahaha that’s not what I meant. I just don’t really visit my folks outside Boston during ski season because I don’t want to miss ski days. But Whaleback is not that far and maybe this is the year I’ll make it there.

 

[Wilhelmson]

We need a whale of a snow storm to help these little guys out.

 

[4aprice]

I just read (I think on Alpine Zone) they just got a whole bunch of funding for expanded snow making. They need just a bit more for their goal, but it sounded like good things for the Whale.

 

[wooglin]

I just read (I think on Alpine Zone) they just got a whole bunch of funding for expanded snow making. They need just a bit more for their goal, but it sounded like good things for the Whale.

They received a $100k match, but are about $20k short on their end. They also couldn’t complete their new surface lift install this year due to the weather over the summer. But opening day is still planned for the 26th, and I hope to be there. Even if only for five turns and a beer.

 

[wooglin]

Also worth noting that Breton Woods is auctioning off chairs from the B Line and some of those proceeds will also go to the Whale.

 

[Crank]

If I lived in the hood I would check it out. As it is I am fine with driving by it. Been doing that for decades.

Nice community hill and story.

 

[wooglin]

Ten years as a non-profit.

Whaleback celebrates 10th anniversary as nonprofit

Whaleback Mountain is marking a milestone this year. The ski area off I-89 in Enfield, New Hampshire, is celebrating its 10th year as a nonprofit.

www.wcax.com

 

[skiki]

When I clicked on today's post, I expected it to be about the Free Season Pass Day, which is coming up in a few days - Saturday, January 20.
Any individual resort pass holder (but not mulit-resort passes like Epic or Ikon) can ski for free this Saturday from 9-4.

 

[wooglin]

When I clicked on today's post, I expected it to be about the Free Season Pass Day, which is coming up in a few days - Saturday, January 20.
Any individual resort pass holder (but not mulit-resort passes like Epic or Ikon) can ski for free this Saturday from 9-4.

Yeah, that too. They're also offering inclusive ski touring sessions every Sunday.

Inclusive Ski Touring at Whaleback Mountain — Whaleback Mountain

Alpine Touring Skiing & Spilt Board Snowboarding in The Upper Valley in Enfield New Hampshire. Whaleback Mountain is your family friendly, community, affordable ski & snowboard mountain. We offer skiing & snowboarding on 31 trails, 700 ft of vertical in our picturesque New England mounta

www.whaleback.com

 

[BLiP]

I was up over New Years and they were bare, unfortunately. How are they looking now?

 

[wooglin]

I was up over New Years and they were bare, unfortunately. How are they looking now?

Open top to bottom. Two or three ways down. Snow earlier this week helped a lot, and the current cold is letting them blow snow, so I'm sure it will all improve. Still the best base lodge in the industry for those of us who appreciate a good dive bar.

 

[BLiP]

Open top to bottom.

Will be up again soon and will stop by for a few runs. And I want one of those mugs!

 

[BLiP]

Had a few good runs at Whaleback this weekend. Pretty crowded since they were hosting a USCSA race. Combined with 50 degree temperatures, it wasn’t the best conditions, but was still happy to support the local hill. But apparently I need to try to join the mug club next year to get one of those very cool ceramic mugs.

 

[wooglin]

But apparently I need to try to join the mug club next year to get one of those very cool ceramic mugs.

Yes, you do.

 

[wooglin]

How Whaleback keeps moving its small, independent New Hampshire mountain - New England Ski Journal

Whaleback is a gem of an independent mountain serving skiers in the area along the New Hampshire/Vermont border.

www.skijournal.com

 

[Itinerant skier]

They closed the main hill as of today. Looks like the learning area will run weekends. Not surprised, it's been a vicious season for New England and the one time I got to WB it was well behind all the other area mountains as far as coverage. Wishing them a better season 24-25!!

 

[wooglin]

They closed the main hill as of today. Looks like the learning area will run weekends. Not surprised, it's been a vicious season for New England and the one time I got to WB it was well behind all the other area mountains as far as coverage. Wishing them a better season 24-25!!

Yup. Bummer. Tough year for sure.