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thetrailboss said:
ski_resort_observer said:
ski_resort_observer said:
Brettski said:
djspookman said:MRG replacing the single with another single is GREAT! I love the idea, and i'll be over there taking pics of the whole changeover operation if it heppens!
there is nothing to argue about. check our mad river glen's site for the information straight from MRG. it would be in MRG's best interest from a public relations point of view to claim the ban is in effect because of safety, but they make no such claim. it was the original reason, but not the current one. shareholders voted on the issue when the co-op went into effect and they certainly could have allowed boarders to ride the double chairs and only be not allowed on the single chair if they wanted to.
the issue with the current chair is it is in need of an overhaul and lots of maintainence and repairs. it would be cheaper for the co-op to install a double chair (with big space between the chairs to keep up hill capacity the same) than fix the single. a new single would cost a premium as it would be a custom build. the fact that they could install a double for less than rehabbing the current single and could also keep uphill capacity the same speaks volumes about the place the single has in the hearts of it's shareholders. many people likely bought a share because of that chair and the unique experience it offers.
just because someone does not want snowboarders at MRG does not make them "anti-snowboard." it makes them "pro-skiing-only at a specific ski area." i am a non-shareholder who appreciates the ski experience at MRG for what it is, no snowboards and single chair and all, but i have nothing against boarders.
i disagree that this has anything to do with the decision. a slow double with well spaced out chairs could carry the same up hill capacity as the current single chair. while a TOP concern of those who ski MRG and especially the co-op is up hill capacity, it really doesn't factor into this decision as the up hill capacity would likely remain the same whether the single is rehabbed or a new double or new single is put in. imo, it's history vs. money.
riverc0il said:
dmc said:
dmc said:
thetrailboss said:
i love the stickers in the bathroom at mad river. oh, don't any one say what they are and spoil it for those that haven't been! all part of the experience. i think that's why the shareholders really have to keep the single chair, because that's what MRG really is all about: the experience. when you get down to it, there's really nothing trail wise at MRG that you can't find else where (ok, there's a heck of a lot more of it off one chair than you can find any where else!) but there is a character and experience that is unique to MRG. very few ski areas have anything that is truly unique and special any more.
