Killington: What was it? What Does POWDR Want it to Be? You?

[WWF-VT]

15-20 years ago skiing at Killington was a big deal. I grew up in CT and Killington was the destination for ski weekends with a group of friends. Back then the place seemed huge and you could deal with the crowds, endless traversing, lift lines and knuckleheads. Subsequently moved to Boston and sampled many more mountains in Vermont and New Hampshire. “The Beast” and singles/party scene reputation is no longer an attraction to a suburban family with kids and we rarely hear people talking about family trips to Killington. Most families I speak to go to Stowe, Sugarbush, Sunday River, Okemo and Loon.

 

[JerseyJoey]

watch out or iced teabag, the lilly white spoon fed gangsta from jersey might lay a verbal beatdown on you too. and you dont want that.

1) He's not a teabag (although I'm sure he has engaged in that type of behavior before)

2) He's not lilly white (lives down the shore-very tan)

3) He is not spoon fed (not to the mouth anyway, can't comment on the nose)

4) He verbally beats down no one (all he is saying, is give peace a chance)

 

[icedtea]

watch out or iced teabag, the lilly white spoon fed gangsta from jersey might lay a verbal beatdown on you too. and you dont want that.

tough guy there 2knees? some people need to remove their stick from their asses...
wow, what is wrong with someone really caring about a mountain?

i am so glad your clairvoyance has allowed you to know exactly who i am.

 

[thetrailboss]

OK folks...let's keep the discussion focused on Killington.

 

[2knees]

tough guy there 2knees? some people need to remove their stick from their asses...
wow, what is wrong with someone really caring about a mountain?

i am so glad your clairvoyance has allowed you to know exactly who i am.

now i'm the tough guy.

Calling HPD a homey, brown noser and unconnected to a mountain was very humorous. Sorry if you are one of those who likes to hand it out but cant take some shit back.

I'll put the kiddie gloves back on from now on.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

OK folks...let's keep the discussion focused on Killington.

times 2..

 

[SkiDork]

I disagree...I am jonsing for skiing alot more in October than May

Thats cause you ski at Blue. May is impossible down there.

 

[icedtea]

now i'm the tough guy.

Calling HPD a homey, brown noser and unconnected to a mountain was very humorous. Sorry if you are one of those who likes to hand it out but cant take some shit back.

I'll put the kiddie gloves back on from now on.

homey is derisive? i was asking him a question regarding his motivation for such a negative post immediately after Tom posted, and I am shocked that those that are connected to a mountain would not want to voice their frustrations and comments to improve the situation.

and yea you are the tough guy huh??

 

[thetrailboss]

[Clears throat]

Back to talk about Killington.

 

[Grassi21]

[Clears throat]

Back to talk about Killington.

you should pop a lozenge for that scratchy throat...

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

So, if new ownership at WF started seriously messing with what historically made that your choice in a mountain, you would not voice your displeasure? Just pick up and move?

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That's a fair question, after thinking about it I'd have to say I would not just pick up and move. I'm too invested in the area finanically and emotionally. I'd have to leave too many friends behind also.

I guess what got me thinking about it is the number of threads by K loyalists with nothing but complaints. There just seems to be a real negative vibe.

I'm glad I posted what I did cause I think I'm starting to get the idea. You guys love the place so much it hurts that you see it being led astray.

BTW-we tax payers in NY own WF so there can never be new ownership unless the NYS Constitution changes. ;-)

 

[icedtea]

Gotcha, sorry...

The "bitching" seems to be working a bit, as Powdr seems to be listening and improving their customer relations.

They did open earlier than expected and slowly are re-extending the season. One big thing they needs to address this season is RECOVERY! Also, either just cancel the BMMC or bring it back to its glory. Last season's debacle should be addressed.

 

[deadheadskier]

I guess I've never been that attached to an area to be so vocal as many here are. The only way I would be is if I owned real estate there.

Stowe was my home mountain for years. If I ever felt like they 'screwed me' I would've just skied Sugarbush instead.

The thing I find most interesting is that the vast majority of people complaining from Killington are from NJ/NY/CT. I guess I can see that because it really is a haul to get to the better areas in Northern Vt. For a Boston area skier, Sugarbush, Stowe, Sunday River etc are only about a half hour to forty five minute longer drive. Much easier to switch gears.

Which goes to show that Boston > NY Better sports teams and better access to skiing :razz:

 

[JerseyJoey]

Which goes to show that Boston > NY Better sports teams and better access to skiing :razz:

yeah, if you like the redsox and someday bigger

 

[thorski]

Far more likely to wake up with a girl from Brazil, England, Poland, etc, etc. at K than any other Mountain.

 

[deadheadskier]

yeah, if you like the redsox and someday bigger

or if you do feel like skiing Killington, Stowe, Sugarbush, Jay, Tuckermans, Burke, Mad River; pretty much every place good in New England, the ride is under 4 hours and in most cases closer to 3!

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Far more likely to wake up with a girl from Brazil, England, Poland, etc, etc. at K than any other Mountain.

Or a girl from Jersey:beer:

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

or if you do feel like skiing Killington, Stowe, Sugarbush, Jay, Tuckermans, Burke, Mad River; pretty much every place good in New England, the ride is under 4 hours and in most cases closer to 3!

Boston owns NYC for skiing...but Allentown owns Tampa Florida..what what..

 

[icedtea]

Boston owns NYC for skiing...but Allentown owns Tampa Florida..what what..

NYC has much, much HOTTER women though than Boston.

 

[2knees]

homey is derisive? i was asking him a question regarding his motivation for such a negative post immediately after Tom posted, and I am shocked that those that are connected to a mountain would not want to voice their frustrations and comments to improve the situation.

and yea you are the tough guy huh??

that's bullshit, but anyway you want to justify your condescending post, it doesnt matter to me.

yes, i'm a tough guy.....

you sound like a juiced up teenager. whatcha gonna do, challenge me to a fight?