I'm not sure why but I have high hopes and big plans for the upcoming ski season. Lately I've been pouring over the http://www.nelsap.org/ site looking for more skiable lost areas in CT. Last Wednesday November 18Th I did some recon, in preparation of the first big local snows.
I started with a visit to Northview Slope in Manchester. The main slope looks clear enough to ski with some moderate snowfall. I even was lucky enough to shoot a 4 point Buck (with my Cannon) while checking things out. The fact that Northview was an old Nike Missile Base made things extra cool.
Next Stop, Henry Park in Vernon, with a nice grass surface this old ski hill should prove to be an easy conquest. My only hope is the road leading up to the tower from downtown isn't plowed in the winter. Below the road you can still see the remnants of the old rope tow.
Last Stop, JB Williams Park in Glastonbury, this area is going to be great! The old slope is grown in but the old lift line is going to be very skiable with snow. Very open with no rocks or stumps.
All we need to do now is sit back and wait for that perfect storm!
--Skidmarks
Now all I need to do is score some cheap AT gear and I'll join you.
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