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The Past
2004-2005
After installing the West Quad in 2003-2004, the focus of the offseason was to continue to improve snowmaking and grooming. In addition, some work was done on the Main Lodge, including updating the cafeteria area and building a short-lived bag check area.
Despite an early November light snowfall, temperatures didn't allow snowmaking to start until December 13. Sizable snowstorms occured on January 22nd, February 10th and March 12th. Good spring skiing allowed the ski area to stay open a week after the Cardboard Classic.
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The 2005 Cardboard Classic, March 20, 2005
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The demolition of the old Main Office
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As the 2005-2006 season approached, fall work quickly hastened. In September, some additional snowguns were delivered, further increasing the snowmaking firepower. In early October, the Mighty Mites building, better known as the long time Main Office building, was demolished (Mighty Mites would move to the former Bag Check room in the Main Lodge). In addition to these projects, additional snowcats were added to the fleet and some trail improvement work was done.
The first notable snowfall occured on October 25, with the top few hundred vertical feet of the mountain getting a dusting. Actual snowmaking started in late November, continued on December 3rd, allowing for the mountain to open the weekend of December 10th.
Once again, decent late season conditions allowed the mountain to stay open through the last weekend in March.
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Continue to 2006-2007...
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