Boston Expo: reason to go?

JasonE · Nov 6, 2007, 9:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MadPadraic

It's on the silver line though, right?

I don't know if it's on the Silver Line (never used the Silver Line), but it's less than half a mile from the Red Line's JFK/UMass stop.

Whenever I need to go to Bayside, I park at Alewife and take the Red Line in. $5 parking, $4 round-trip on the T, is still less than parking directly at the expo center and, frankly, avoids the hassle of driving in the city.

Incidentally, don't know which line, but the JFK/UMass stop also serves the Commuter Rail.

Jason

AMAC2233 · Nov 6, 2007, 10:03 PM

It's not on the silver line, only the red line and commuter rail. Also right off the expressway. An all around pretty easy place to get to.

ski_resort_observer · Nov 7, 2007, 12:07 AM

It's alot of fun aside from all the collateral , discounts and freebies from all the resorts. You get a chance to talk one on one with someone from the resort. I worked at our booth back when the Bush and MRG shared a space.

Rushski · Nov 7, 2007, 6:39 AM

Yes, it does cost more than it should w/admission and parking. But, I find it enjoyable to grab trail maps, discount vouchers, talk to area reps about concerns/praise, see what the manufacturer's have out, check out what the manufacturers dump on Ski Market to sell and just get pumped to get the season started.

Won a Bromley day pass last year, which beat the price of getting in...

ctenidae · Nov 7, 2007, 8:38 AM

I'll take the contrarian view and say "meh".

The Skimarket sale is decent, but most of the rest is only good if you want to buy a vacation package or something. We've gone the past 2 years, but probably won't bother this year.

WWF-VT · Nov 7, 2007, 9:17 AM

My kids are looking forward to attending. A good way to spend a few hours getting updates on what's new in area ski resorts, gear, etc.

tree_skier · Nov 7, 2007, 9:26 AM

have fun in the city, I will be skiing.

Bob R · Nov 7, 2007, 12:16 PM

I liked them when I worked them. I will be making turns over the weekend as well. I know people do get discoutns and deals are to be had. Depends on your goals. If you have new gear and a pass your probably won't go. Already been marketed.

riverc0il · Nov 7, 2007, 10:20 PM

I'd rather be skiing

Nov 7, 2007, 12:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
ski_resort_observer it's sweeter up here...pure Vermont Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waitsfield,Vt Posts: 2,605	It's alot of fun aside from all the collateral , discounts and freebies from all the resorts. You get a chance to talk one on one with someone from the resort. I worked at our booth back when the Bush and MRG shared a space. __________________ www.firstlightphotographics.com " Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all -- in which case, you fail by default," To beat the grim reaper in life it's not about how long you live but how you live it.

Nov 7, 2007, 6:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rushski Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 667	Yes, it does cost more than it should w/admission and parking. But, I find it enjoyable to grab trail maps, discount vouchers, talk to area reps about concerns/praise, see what the manufacturer's have out, check out what the manufacturers dump on Ski Market to sell and just get pumped to get the season started. Won a Bromley day pass last year, which beat the price of getting in... __________________ "I remember - Shouts of joy skiing fast through the woods" -Neil Peart (Rush) "Afterimage" From Grace Under Pressure

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Bob R Sunday River Feb 27 2008 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashua NH, Campton NH, Sunday River Posts: 7,089	I liked them when I worked them. I will be making turns over the weekend as well. I know people do get discoutns and deals are to be had. Depends on your goals. If you have new gear and a pass your probably won't go. Already been marketed. __________________ Skiing is my addiction. Need a condo in the southern White mountain region?. http://nh.craigslist.org:80/apa/895368489.html

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Nov 6, 2007, 10:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
AMAC2233 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 211	It's not on the silver line, only the red line and commuter rail. Also right off the expressway. An all around pretty easy place to get to.

Nov 7, 2007, 8:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
ctenidae Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 5,102	I'll take the contrarian view and say "meh". The Skimarket sale is decent, but most of the rest is only good if you want to buy a vacation package or something. We've gone the past 2 years, but probably won't bother this year.

Nov 7, 2007, 9:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
WWF-VT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MA Posts: 432	My kids are looking forward to attending. A good way to spend a few hours getting updates on what's new in area ski resorts, gear, etc.

Nov 7, 2007, 9:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
tree_skier Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SOUTHERN VERMONT Posts: 1,188	have fun in the city, I will be skiing.

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