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Cataloochee TR - Opening Day 10/28

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skiordie
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I just got back home and I must say I was impressed with opening day. This is the first October opening I have experienced in my 13 years skiing. Cat managed to throw together some awesome snow for us in little over 24 hours with a lot of help from Mother Nature. I arrived at the Cat around 3 this afternoon. Sorry 2slikstix, I was unable to make first chair. :( There were about 30 cars in the lot and the slope was wide open as you all will see in the photos that will follow. Conditions were hard pack with some loose granular here and there. NO ICE! In previous opening days I have encountered bare spots, ice, rocks, crud, you name it. Today was smooth and solid coverage with the exception of the lift exit, but nothing bad. Temps were in the thirties and it felt like a crisp January day. Everyone missed out, but not to worry. As I was leaving, the crew was getting ready to fire up the guns. That, plus Mother Nature's continued cooperation through the rest of the week will provide great if not better conditions for you all! Be excited, very excited! I hope everyone enjoys the photos and check back tomorrow for the opening day video!



-Blake
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Think Snow
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skiordie;145953 wrote:
I hope everyone enjoys the photos and check back tomorrow for the opening day video!



-Blake





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skiordie
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EastCoaster
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Wow, impressive coverage.
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Joshua8200
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That is some impressive amount of coverage for...what few hours they made snow. How many hours of snowmaking did Cat really total?
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skiordie
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I dont know. I wouldnt think they would have had more than 16 hours, if that. I could be wrong. But yes, impressive.
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Thanks for posting man.... looks like I missed out on decent coverage...Way to go CAT!
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@skiordie 145953 wrote:I just got back home and I must say I was impressed with opening day. This is the first October opening I have experienced in my 13 years skiing. Cat managed to throw together some awesome snow for us in little over 24 hours with a lot of help from Mother Nature. I arrived at the Cat around 3 this afternoon. Sorry 2slikstix, I was unable to make first chair. :( There were about 30 cars in the lot and the slope was wide open as you all will see in the photos that will follow. Conditions were hard pack with some loose granular here and there. NO ICE! In previous opening days I have encountered bare spots, ice, rocks, crud, you name it. Today was smooth and solid coverage with the exception of the lift exit, but nothing bad. Temps were in the thirties and it felt like a crisp January day. Everyone missed out, but not to worry. As I was leaving, the crew was getting ready to fire up the guns. That, plus Mother Nature's continued cooperation through the rest of the week will provide great if not better conditions for you all! Be excited, very excited! I hope everyone enjoys the photos and check back tomorrow for the opening day video!



-Blake



skiordie..... can I use a few of your pics on-air tonight?



Thanks,



Brad
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