Canaan
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SeniorSki
13 days ago
Member since 01/31/2022 🔗
153 posts
Is there a water problem at Canaan? Surprised they are not making snow a solid week or 2 of great snowmaking weather in the forecast. 
SeniorSki
13 days ago
Member since 01/31/2022 🔗
153 posts
There on now
RodneyBD - DCSki Supporter 
11 days ago
Member since 12/21/2004 🔗
265 posts

Not a water problem.  Perhaps a willpower problem?

Scott, how about an interview with Mr. Baker, the GM who is in his second winter at CVR?  Maybe there are some positives that we aren't seeing or hearing about?

snowsmith - DCSki Supporter 
11 days ago
Member since 03/15/2004 🔗
1,593 posts
Looking at the webcams, looks like only airless snow makers (fan guns) are working. Looking at the 'mid-station' webcam, all of the old air/water guns are silent. Compressor problem?
SeniorSki
11 days ago
Member since 01/31/2022 🔗
153 posts
Agree there is zero activity on the upper mountain? 
padjaski68
11 days ago (edited 11 days ago)
Member since 01/21/2016 🔗
111 posts

It looks like they diverting the resources to the tubing park. The mountain cam looking back at the base lodge you see the fan guns in the background going.

I hope they can expansion the terrain for open day. 

snapdragon
11 days ago
Member since 01/27/2015 🔗
372 posts
tubing park is a moneymaker...resort is deemed open if b slope is skiing...imho their onsite weather monitoring station is their greatest asset
padjaski68
11 days ago
Member since 01/21/2016 🔗
111 posts


I agree, even though Blackwater has the sledding hill. Canaan can market a lot more with tubing, lodging and the ski area as a package deal. It seems like they don't mind that T-Line is the go to spot now and like being the alternative for the crowds. 

snapdragon wrote:

tubing park is a moneymaker...resort is deemed open if b slope is skiing...imho their onsite weather monitoring station is their greatest asset
snapdragon
11 days ago
Member since 01/27/2015 🔗
372 posts
i don't think competition is part of the equation...it is a business...just not a very well run business
bousquet19 - DCSki Supporter 
10 days ago
Member since 02/23/2006 🔗
787 posts

snapdragon wrote:

tubing park is a moneymaker...resort is deemed open if b slope is skiing...imho their onsite weather monitoring station is their greatest asset

 Sorry … b slope? 🤷‍♂️ 

Woody

snapdragon
10 days ago (edited 10 days ago)
Member since 01/27/2015 🔗
372 posts
canaan has two areas to ride...the main peak seen on the cams is serviced by the fixed triple and quad...maybe 650' vert...b slope is the smaller peak to the right serviced by a fixed triple...maybe 200' vert...it can be seen on the first cam when it pans
bousquet19 - DCSki Supporter 
10 days ago
Member since 02/23/2006 🔗
787 posts

Thanks snapdragon. 👍 

Woody

SeniorSki
9 days ago
Member since 01/31/2022 🔗
153 posts
Well now talk about “Whales” looks like Canaan is in the running for some big ones. 
padjaski68
11 hours ago
Member since 01/21/2016 🔗
111 posts
Anyone know if they have started making snow up to the summit yet? They have more than enough snow on the beginner lift area. Not sure why continue make snow over there.🤔
snapdragon
10 hours ago
Member since 01/27/2015 🔗
372 posts
didn't see anything on top coming off canaan heights...the line was fired up though
nickhaas212
8 hours ago (edited 8 hours ago)
Member since 11/13/2019 🔗
71 posts

Can we just say that CV is great on a powder day and their operations are lacking all the way around? I used to love coming here, but the management and infrastructure for snowmaking have always been the two biggest problems. Their lifts are fine. They can keep being mediocre because the rest of the resort excels and they have great deals on lift tickets and kids ski free up to a certain age. This brings in just enough revenue to be sustainable. 

If the state can spend 8 million dollars on a Dopplemayr Pulse Gondola for one or both at Pipestem and Hawks Nest, I do not see why they cannot commit to one of their biggest and baddest parks.....

While I have been going off and on to the valley for nearly 30 years of my life, I can say that Timberline will always be king! It is one of my favorite mountains of all time and my home mountain. CV just needs to get a boost in quality. It is sad that they rejected Mr. Price's offer, but their loss....

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