VAIL SUCKS

[thetrailboss]

Bloomberg did a feature on Vail and Alterra. Is it just me or does Rob Katz look terrible? And one thing that they got wrong was A-Basin. The reporter says that A-Basin is "partnered" with Alterra. Alterra owns A-Basin. So all the talk about how they limit multipasses does not apply (they are "unlimited" on IKON, 5 days on base).

I thought it was very cool to see MRG featured!

Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado | Alterra Mountain Company

Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, expanding Alterra’s portfolio of unique, complementary destinations in the Rockies.

www.alterramtn.co

 

[tumbler]

Looks like a squirrel storing nuts for the winter.

 

[thetrailboss]

I can literally ride my bike to Deer Valley's "Excellence", it's less than 15 minutes by car, but we ski Park City for two reasons:

1) Yes, Deer Valley's price is nuts
2) Deer Valley has no expert terrain that can even compare to Park City's expert terrain. Park City's expert terrain is actually underrated because Snowbird's so close.

Honestly. Deer Valley without the "service" and the previously better amenities leaves is just a bland ski area at best. The layout is not great.

Alterra has been trying to improve the service but it still is nowhere near what it used to be.

 

[pinion]

If Vail has a strat for Wildcat it seems to be coming together now. Lynx finally getting pushed out. Guns going on Lower Catapult. Ropes were dropped on Al's, Upper Wildcat, Stray Cat, Tomcat Schuss, and others for the weekend. Lower mountain woods skied great. If it stays cold and snows another foot then they'll be set for awhile. Mother Nature saving Wildcat once again.

 

[deadheadskier]

Good to hear. Like most years, I'm sure it will be good from now through March. Just wish Vail cared more about 11/1-1/15 and 4/1-5/1 like Peak did.

Miss that place

 

[snoseek]

Good to hear. Like most years, I'm sure it will be good from now through March. Just wish Vail cared more about 11/1-1/15 and 4/1-5/1 like Peak did.

Miss that place

I really dont care so much about the early season as they would need a massive snowmaking overhaul to keep up with surrounding competition but completely agree about the late season. Wildcat is a late season gem and it sucks when they close with a deep base. Should go till may by default.