Living at the southern edge of eastern skiing, our season typically lasts from mid-December to mid-March. On March 6, I skied my last day, but, did not know that would be the case. The warm weather (70's) just destroyed my home mountain in the last 10 days, it went from being 90% open to a handful of runs, and closed today. I am not a fan of skiing in heavy, wet spring conditions that just suck your skis into the snow.
In years past, my season's end was a very high point and I could say good-bye with a smile on my face. Last season, Pa. got some very nice late snow and the Epic Gathering in Summit Co. was in very late March resulting in a glorious end. This year the ending just makes me feel sad and empty. There is still a dream that maybe Vt. can get some late snow in the next 10 days, but, the weather forecasts continue the high temp. pattern we are in. The season had several rememberable moments, several with friend from this forum, but, I miss the rush that comes with skiing on a classic day knowing that it's the last.
So, farewell to the 11-12 season. May old man winter return next year! Let's keep the posting going pending late fall snow. And, thanks for the memories of skiing and chatting with all over the past months.