In case you missed it the Thunderbird Lodge is no more. the demolition started the other day and went pretty quick now its a matter of hauling the debris down the hill, hopefully theres a place for old ski lodges to go, I'm old enough to remember actually going inside while it was open to the public, the first photo I took last winter
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Some pictures of the lodge https://digitalcollections.lib.washi...1gc2xIWRcCPuGI
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What a shame. During the two seasons in the 80's I slung drinks at the pass we had MANY a good time at the T-bird. One of my homies was the manager.
The smell of burgers grilling, drinking beers out in the sun in the spring. That type of ski lodge - where you can stop in, sit by a roaring wood fire, drink a beer, eat decent and reasonably - is a dying breed. And that's a damn shame.
If I close my eyes I can see the turtlenecksQuote:
Originally Posted by oftpiste
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http://<a href="https://youtu.be/AxD...xDt_6AFp6s</a>
That some badass skiing! I didn't know Alpy had a tram?
Fucked that up. Was supposed to embed SirVic's video from above.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fred Pabst
Sessel has a bottom bullwheel
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I'm stoked for the new Sessel. I think it will keep a lot more lesson traffic now.
Still needs some grading done but it's still scheduled to open this season
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https://youtube.com/shorts/i_JOrLYT2...u1Gj8G3WxMqEyJ
More recent picture, the top lift shack for Sessel is in place
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Bottom terminal C5
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Haul rope was going up the other day for Sessel
I haven’t been paying much attention to the exact location of this. The summer pictures throw me off.Quote:
Originally Posted by snoqpass
Is my blue line somewhat accurate to what we’ll be seeing this season? I’m actually kinda excited for this.
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International lift and the Chair 2 upgrade to a 3pack are scheduled to be operational 24/25 season, i believe. The new Sessel should be operational this season though.Quote:
Originally Posted by AK47bp
And i think the top station is supposed to be in that flat area kindof upslope of Snakedance gate and below/right of the widowmaker area.
Okay so I was in the general vicinity. InterestingQuote:
Originally Posted by californiagrown
Yep, i believe so. It will be interesting to see in what order that lift opens on high avy days, and also interesting to see how, if at all, it will change the back bowls policy. The optomistic view is that it will spread the crowds out as there are now two entirely separate routes from the bottom to get to advanced terrain. But the international entrance squirell catcher is no longer in play for lots of people that will inevitably try their hand at egate who otherwise wouldnt.Quote:
Originally Posted by AK47bp
The easy way down would be snake dance or maybe they’ll snake a groomer track up lower international?. Some beginners hitting Felsen or going out E gate may keep patrol busy. Definitely looking forward to this new option.
I think I'm going to miss the old Alpental.
I already miss the pre-Ikon Alpental.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yonder_River
Looks like the new Sessel just extends up the mountain a little bit from where it is now. Then 24/25 season they put in that international lift that starts at the top of Sessel and goes to knoll 1 general area. I don’t know why I was thinking Sessel was going all the way up. Wasn’t paying attention.Quote:
Originally Posted by californiagrown
https://summitatsnoqualmie.com/summi...iple-chairlift
Yup. Corporate can get fuckedQuote:
Originally Posted by Yonder_River
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The padded seats were the beginning of the end; you all got soft. Next comes the upgraded dining, retail and skier experiences.
Your mom's vagina is softQuote:
Originally Posted by BaseFloopy
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Im hoping that maybe blewett will be in play the second half of next week when i have some time off work. I can always hope.
I sincerely hope there isn't any grunt-cam involved here.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher