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On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:18:00 -0400, Sven Golly
wrote: BrritSki wrote in news:3lr2unF13sme8U1 : What do you expect from Idiotspammer@net ? I think you have something mixed up there Roger. Gary isn't a spammer -- he just provided some interesting links. He's been around rsb & rsa for eons. Well years anyway. No intent to spam, just sent out a link. Interesting snowmaking technology. While most snowmaking systems depend on a cold air temperature, no more than a little above freezing (not freezing, due to the cooling due to expansion) and spray a mix of water and pressurized air, this system workis differently, and can make snow in typical summer temperatures. The article references an event in July 2003 where they made snow at Tenney, and had tubing on the ski slope covered with snow. While not highly practical for regular July use due to cost and melting, this snowmaking system has a great deal of potential to extend the shoulder seasons for ski areas. No more skimpy cover in the very early season. For a small New England ski area, extending the season a bit could make the difference between staying in business, or becoming part of the Lost Ski Areas of New England project. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) -- At the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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Gary S. wrote:
On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:18:00 -0400, Sven Golly wrote: BrritSki wrote in news:3lr2unF13sme8U1 : What do you expect from Idiotspammer@net ? I think you have something mixed up there Roger. Gary isn't a spammer -- he just provided some interesting links. He's been around rsb & rsa for eons. Well years anyway. No intent to spam, just sent out a link. Interesting snowmaking technology. While most snowmaking systems depend on a cold air temperature, no more than a little above freezing (not freezing, due to the cooling due to expansion) and spray a mix of water and pressurized air, this system workis differently, and can make snow in typical summer temperatures. The article references an event in July 2003 where they made snow at Tenney, and had tubing on the ski slope covered with snow. While not highly practical for regular July use due to cost and melting, this snowmaking system has a great deal of potential to extend the shoulder seasons for ski areas. No more skimpy cover in the very early season. For a small New England ski area, extending the season a bit could make the difference between staying in business, or becoming part of the Lost Ski Areas of New England project. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) I think this technology could be made to work for the worlds largest frozen margarita. Hmmm, now that sounds good. Hey Gary, I hadn't seen you here before, just over at r.backcountry with Mike V and others (no, I'm NOT putting you in the same category). Where do you ski? Interested in hooking up this winter? Killington? I also have SlowKemo pass which includes Flatten (Stratton) and Sunnapee. The Killingon pass includes MtSnow and Bear Attitash, though I'm mostly at Killington. If you're interested, I'll email you contact info off-group. VtSkier |
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On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:11:52 -0400, VtSkier
wrote: Gary S. wrote: No intent to spam, just sent out a link. Interesting snowmaking technology. While most snowmaking systems depend on a cold air temperature, no more than a little above freezing (not freezing, due to the cooling I think this technology could be made to work for the worlds largest frozen margarita. Hmmm, now that sounds good. Hey Gary, I hadn't seen you here before, just over at r.backcountry with Mike V and others (no, I'm NOT putting you in the same category). Where do you ski? Interested in hooking up this winter? Killington? I also have SlowKemo pass which includes Flatten (Stratton) and Sunnapee. The Killingon pass includes MtSnow and Bear Attitash, though I'm mostly at Killington. If you're interested, I'll email you contact info off-group. Have not been on the slopes much the last couple of seasons, due to an extended job hunt. This upcoming season, I do intend to get out much more. Snow and Attitash are areas I have been to a number of times. Bad experience at big K. I am on tele boards on the slopes, have not done alpine with alipne gear in a long while, but could go back to work on parallel technique. My email is below in my sig, hopefully concealed enough from bots. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) -- At the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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Gary S. wrote:
On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:11:52 -0400, VtSkier wrote: Gary S. wrote: No intent to spam, just sent out a link. Interesting snowmaking technology. While most snowmaking systems depend on a cold air temperature, no more than a little above freezing (not freezing, due to the cooling I think this technology could be made to work for the worlds largest frozen margarita. Hmmm, now that sounds good. Hey Gary, I hadn't seen you here before, just over at r.backcountry with Mike V and others (no, I'm NOT putting you in the same category). Where do you ski? Interested in hooking up this winter? Killington? I also have SlowKemo pass which includes Flatten (Stratton) and Sunnapee. The Killingon pass includes MtSnow and Bear Attitash, though I'm mostly at Killington. If you're interested, I'll email you contact info off-group. Have not been on the slopes much the last couple of seasons, due to an extended job hunt. This upcoming season, I do intend to get out much more. One must feed one's habits. Like eating and skiing. Snow and Attitash are areas I have been to a number of times. Bad experience at big K. Being a Killington "local" I might be able to reverse that. I am on tele boards on the slopes, have not done alpine with alipne gear in a long while, but could go back to work on parallel technique. I ski with lots of folks who tele. I get razzed in the Gondola for wearing "training heels", while I counter with having given up on gear that I thought was crappy 50 years ago. So we all smile and go skiing, 'cause that's what it's all about. Not what you've got on your feet. Actually I have light tele rig which I hope to try out in the hills out back next winter. Early winter last year didn't have enough snow in the woods and late winter was REALLY busy. My email is below in my sig, hopefully concealed enough from bots. I'm sending you my contact info separately. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) |
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