How do you become an Ambassador?

[Black Phantom]

Any thoughts?

 

[marcski]

Have a long career in the armed forces overseas or long career in the state department stationed overseas with some good connections near the top to get you appointed.

 

[Brownsville Brooklyn]

Any thoughts?

 

[thetrailboss]

Don't let dmc see the size of that photo..... :wink:

 

[dmc]

Don't let dmc see the size of that photo..... :wink:

After the last time... I won't say anything... don't worry..

I would think the mods would take care of these types of things... As it detracts from the AZ experience for those who use mobile devices or dial up...

So it's you call - not mine..

 

[Geoff]

At Killington, it helps to be older than dirt and retired. If you are younger, you need to have a huge attitude so you can scream at customers for some imagined slight like skiing on a closed trail when the customer actually skied on an open trail.

 

[Black Phantom]

After the last time... I won't say anything... don't worry..

I would think the mods would take care of these types of things... As it detracts from the AZ experience for those who use mobile devices or dial up...

So it's you call - not mine..

Pardon me, but what exactly is the AZ experience?

 

[thetrailboss]

After the last time... I won't say anything... don't worry..

I would think the mods would take care of these types of things... As it detracts from the AZ experience for those who use mobile devices or dial up...

So it's you call - not mine..

I agree it is too big. I just tried to fix it but I can't.

 

[dmc]

Pardon me, but what exactly is the AZ experience?

A nicely maintain and organized BBS...
Easily accessed via a # of different methods.

 

[deadheadskier]

Pardon me, but what exactly is the AZ experience?

browsing experience / speed and screen fit

we limit the size of photos such that pages load quicker and can be seen on a screens without having to scroll in either way. large low resolution photos can still be posted, but the general consensus is that they are obnoxious and should be re-sized.

overall user friendliness for all operating systems is the goal and I believe what dmc is referring to.

 

[Brownsville Brooklyn]

Pardon me, but what exactly is the AZ experience?

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[Black Phantom]

browsing experience / speed and screen fit

we limit the size of photos such that pages load quicker and can be seen on a screens without having to scroll in either way. large low resolution photos can still be posted, but the general consensus is that they are obnoxious and should be re-sized.

overall user friendliness for all operating systems is the goal and I believe what dmc is referring to.

Got it. I was thinking along these lines:

 

[Black Phantom]

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That too! I am going to get down there next spring. Looked like a very good time. Mid-week though.

 

[dmc]

Got it. I was thinking along these lines:

Damn... that was a great group...

 

[drjeff]

Any thoughts?

I'm guessing that regular online "bitch at your home mountain" rants doesn't help

 

[Black Phantom]

At Killington, it helps to be older than dirt and retired. If you are younger, you need to have a huge attitude so you can scream at customers for some imagined slight like skiing on a closed trail when the customer actually skied on an open trail.

I think that you are spot on with this at K. The older folks are extremely nice and polite. I have noticed some of these "younger" guys seem to have a real chip on their shoulder.

I've seen several people in Guest Services complaining about Ambassadors language and attitude. Do the Ambassadors have any "enforcement" authority? Can they pull passes?

Grizzly is nice enough guy. Does he tolerate this type of behavior towards paying guests?

 

[mister moose]

At Killington, it helps to be older than dirt and retired. If you are younger, you need to have a huge attitude so you can scream at customers for some imagined slight like skiing on a closed trail when the customer actually skied on an open trail.

Or cutting the maze when there is no line.

 

[Telemechanic]

For Loon Mountain you could try contacting the Ski Patrol Director through the patrol website: www.loonpatrol.org

The Ambassador's supervisors fall under his department.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

I guess the first question to ask is "Why?"

Many areas have fairly significant commitments to be "Ambassadors" (or what evever tehy choose to call them. Much of the time, you are working, not just skiing. Some resorts, it can be an OK deal, if they are generous and you can get family tickets out of the deal (providing you have family) and other resorts expect you to give up your life for the "privilege" of working for them for free.

As a friend of mine told me, when I first started patrolling, "There's cheaper ways of skiing for free".

 

[Puck it]

After the last time... I won't say anything... don't worry..

I would think the mods would take care of these types of things... As it detracts from the AZ experience for those who use mobile devices or dial up...

So it's you call - not mine..

I want my $2!!!!!!