Bromley under new managment

[Hawkshot99]

Now that Jiminy Peak has posted about the new agreement with Bromley on their Twitter I figured I would share it here as well.

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_18211113?source=most_viewed

 

[thetrailboss]

Interesting. Cranmore, Jiminy Peak, and now Bromley.

 

[Edd]

Owner haven't changed...more of a management shift.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Owner haven't changed...more of a management shift.

Pretty sure thats what I said....

Bromley under new management

 

[Edd]

Pretty sure thats what I said....

I beg forgiveness...one beer too many.

 

[thetrailboss]

Still, Jiminy is getting aggressive.....first Cranmore now Bromley. Interesting. But they need something that is different than what they have (like Saddleback or something a bit wilder). I wonder if they considered Bolton?

 

[tjf67]

Still, Jiminy is getting aggressive.....first Cranmore now Bromley. Interesting. But they need something that is different than what they have (like Saddleback or something a bit wilder). I wonder if they considered Bolton?

Why? They figured a profitable model with Jimney now they repeat. They got jimney going and we know its not because of good terrain.

 

[marcski]

Jiminy runs a tight ship. I don't really love their terrain...a bit McTraily with everything straight down the fall line and groomed...but I do usually get a day upto a few days there either early or late season. They run some good e-coupon deals that I have used quite a few times in the past. Definitely a well-run operation. I can't say anything about Cranmore....as I've never skied there (but they did have those cool old ski-mobile lift things...so they do already have a 1 up in my book!). But, Bromley does have some interesting terrain...albeit a bit on the tame side. But there are some old school trails and the place has a homey feel. Plus its an original.....one of the first resorts in the country. And, of course, has that great southern exposure for those cold vt. days....and makes for some awesome spring skiing!

Kudos and good luck I say!

 

[riverc0il]

They are certainly sticking with the business model as they expand operations. Mid-sized mountains that can pack in a lot of skiers into a small foot print. Big enough to make a trip for but not too big.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Will there be a combo pass for Jiminy and Bromley?

 

[drjeff]

One other thing to consider if you take a look at Jiminy, Cranmore and now Bromley, is all 3 of them have already inplace, EXTENSIVE summer attractions to compliment the winter snow sliding activities. Coincidence?? Who knows

 

[threecy]

One other thing to consider if you take a look at Jiminy, Cranmore and now Bromley, is all 3 of them have already inplace, EXTENSIVE summer attractions to compliment the winter snow sliding activities. Coincidence?? Who knows

Extensive summer attractions close to big summer tourism centers (ie Conway, Manchester)

 

[thetrailboss]

Why? They figured a profitable model with Jimney now they repeat. They got jimney going and we know its not because of good terrain.

Diverse product choice = larger market appeal.

 

[ta&idaho]

Call me crazy, but I think Jiminy has good terrain (for the location) that they have chosen to build wide straight runs that they groom to oblivion. Bromley's the opposite: somewhat lacking in the natural endowments but they embrace bumps, trees, and other interesting terrain features. I like Bromley and really hope the new managements doesn't ruin the place.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I'm a big fan of any resort that takes the time, effort and money to build a wind turbine. Might have been the first one in the NE. That's forward thinking in my book and somewhat risky.. BTW, you don't need gnarly terrain to be successful. .

 

[tjf67]

Diverse product choice = larger market appeal.

Which does not mean profits.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Which does not mean profits.

If you have stuff to do throughout the year rather than just skiing in the winter, it will bring you more profits. You charge people to use your facilities in both the summer and winter.

 

[thetrailboss]

Which does not mean profits.

That can be true in some cases. It is indeed more risky. But then again if you only cater to one segment of the market then you are taking a risk as well.

 

[threecy]

If you have stuff to do throughout the year rather than just skiing in the winter, it will bring you more profits. You charge people to use your facilities in both the summer and winter.

Not necessarily. It certainly didn't work for Mt. Whittier.

 

[UVSHTSTRM]

Not necessarily. It certainly didn't work for Mt. Whittier.

Is Whittier really a fair comparison?