BenedictGomez
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It's the largest ski resort in the east, and I dont even think they make it in the top-10 in skier visits. It's not because it's not a great place, it's because of location.
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2016 AZ Summit?
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It's the largest ski resort in the east, and I dont even think they make it in the top-10 in skier visits. It's not because it's not a great place, it's because of location.
ScottySkis
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It's the largest ski resort in the east, and I dont even think they make it in the top-10 in skier visits. It's not because it's not a great place, it's because of location.
+1 it just far far far away
Only numbers I've found are for 2005-2006 where it was 11th.
http://sugarloaf.com/Corporate/Medi...08-08-07-CNL Income Properties Acquires .html
With all the improvements and increased marketing since ten years ago, I wouldn't be surprised if they're actually in the top ten now. The place can be an absolute mad house on the weekends.
I think you underestimate how busy the place really is. If your assertion is true that they need to offer deep discounts, it wouldn't have lift ticket prices near the top of the food chain at $86 a day. (compare that with Jay at $72 or $65 for a VT resident)
Remote locations doesn't always mean a place has to be cheap to draw business. As an example, Jackson Hole is one of the more expensive ski resorts in the country. Same goes for Telluride. Sugarloaf doesn't have the luxury offerings to get that wealthy of clientele as those areas, but it is hardly a discount shoppers ski area.
http://sugarloaf.com/Corporate/Medi...08-08-07-CNL Income Properties Acquires .html
With all the improvements and increased marketing since ten years ago, I wouldn't be surprised if they're actually in the top ten now. The place can be an absolute mad house on the weekends.
I think you underestimate how busy the place really is. If your assertion is true that they need to offer deep discounts, it wouldn't have lift ticket prices near the top of the food chain at $86 a day. (compare that with Jay at $72 or $65 for a VT resident)
Remote locations doesn't always mean a place has to be cheap to draw business. As an example, Jackson Hole is one of the more expensive ski resorts in the country. Same goes for Telluride. Sugarloaf doesn't have the luxury offerings to get that wealthy of clientele as those areas, but it is hardly a discount shoppers ski area.
Not Sure
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It appeals to me for amenity reasons . Yea it's a long drive but once your there you have everything you need . It reminds me of Smuggs , some of my more memorable trips thru the years involved not driving anywhere else after arriving.
Terrain is awesome , it would take a week to ski everything available . Staff treated us well .
Terrain is awesome , it would take a week to ski everything available . Staff treated us well .
steamboat1
New member
For me the Loaf is to far for just a weekend long summit. I have been there a 1/2 dozen times but always for at least 5 days.
I still like the idea of meeting up in the Catskills even though I rarely ski there. It's a very doable day trip for me or I could even stop there on my way home from VT.
I still like the idea of meeting up in the Catskills even though I rarely ski there. It's a very doable day trip for me or I could even stop there on my way home from VT.
gmcunni
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The "special" pricing is for the weekend but guests are able to come early or stay longer and get midweek pricing if u want to stay for 5 or more days
steamboat1
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It was much easier when my All For One pass worked there.
dlague
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I reached out to Nick on FB and he says he is working on the deal for the Summit and will be on here soon.
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HI GUYS haha I'm alive.
OK so I talked to Ethan today. Hoping to have everything ironed out by end of next week. Everything will be very similar to last year. There are two possible weekends we are narrowing down, just need to pin that down and get the details setup and I will have an announcement to make.
I'm hoping to be back here more soon. Everything sort of lind up at once - my wife's business has exploded which has been eating up basically all my nights & weekends, my job itself has been very busy and I've been traveling almost every week (ugh) and on top of all that I've got my 3 year old and 1 year old that are very coordinated right now in their efforts to keep my wife & I fully on our toes at all possible moments
Anyways, no excuses from me here, look for info on the summit coming soon!
OK so I talked to Ethan today. Hoping to have everything ironed out by end of next week. Everything will be very similar to last year. There are two possible weekends we are narrowing down, just need to pin that down and get the details setup and I will have an announcement to make.
I'm hoping to be back here more soon. Everything sort of lind up at once - my wife's business has exploded which has been eating up basically all my nights & weekends, my job itself has been very busy and I've been traveling almost every week (ugh) and on top of all that I've got my 3 year old and 1 year old that are very coordinated right now in their efforts to keep my wife & I fully on our toes at all possible moments
Anyways, no excuses from me here, look for info on the summit coming soon!
darent
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1 and 3, your hands are indeed busy!! good going dad!!
Harvey
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The best mid-winter Sunday for skiing, IMO.
Not Sure
Well-known member
1+ Games at night anyway .
Puck it
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No Super bowl with time needed to get home.
BenedictGomez
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Exactly. You need to live within 1.5 hours of the mountain.
WJenness
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This is the one weekend I would veto if given the chance! I already have travel plans that weekend, but every other one is open for me!
Tin
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You guys would pick an afternoon and night in front of the TV watching a football game versus skiing?!
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