AlpineZone Challenge 2012: Who do you want to see?

[Nick]

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Well, right now we have open challenges for both Hunter and Jay Peak, but I know there are more who would be interested in participating. Can you guys file in with any ideas you have?

I'm a little late getting it going vs. last year because of the site redesign but it does give us more flexibility in asking questions and working with the strict limit of 10 like previous years.

Also, any other suggestions you have might be interesting I can see what I can do..... like any developers (Phresheez, Liftopia) manufactures, alliances, organizations, etc. I can't promise participation but I do want to connect our community with the sources as much as we can!

-Nick

 

[xwhaler]

I'd like to see Magic, Saddleback, MRG, Sugarbush.
Also may be interesting to add Ski NH, or Ski VT which represent the industry for the state. Some larger picture questions that pertain to all mtns could be interesting reading.

Also, I wonder how best to get the resorts to participate. You did a great job compiling/aggregating the questions last yr Nick and I'm sure a lot of emails sent asking them for responses.
However, I wish we had more replies. Specifically I missed Saddleback not answering the questions.

I look forward to reading the questions and responses. We have a good group of passionate folks here who care about the industry and direction of resorts and the industry.

 

[Nick]

Thanks ... It was a lot last year and I was going to try and pare it down a bit so we have new / different players each year. I really like the idea of Ski Vermont and Ski NH on the list.

Unfortunately at the end of the day I can't force anyone to write me back; when they owed responses I would just email them on a weekly basis following up on it, eventually it became March and then it's too late

 

[ScottySkis]

Sugarbush, Mount Snow and you know I'm go to say Plattekill, and Berkshire East in MA,- they seem to adding lots of snowmaking this year.
Elk in PA is a good one too.

 

[Newpylong]

We should go for Attitash/Wildcat - ask the tough questions re: last season : )

 

[andyzee]

Sugarbush, Mount Snow and you know I'm go to say Plattekill, and Berkshire East in MA,- they seem to adding lots of snowmaking this year.

Plattekill for sure.

 

[cannonist]

1. Waterville Valley-They are going to be adding a new peak and express quad next season which is a big deal.

2. Cannon Mtn- I would like to hear about the ongoing project over at Mittersill

3. Some mountain in Quebec- It would be interesting to here about a mountain in the far north country that dosen't get discussed much (sutton, massif)

4. Haystack Club- It would be great to receive an update at the going ons at Haystack

5. Ragged Mountain- When are the big improvements coming...

6. Sunday River- Because it always good to hear from them

 

[BenedictGomez]

Mighty Plattekill!

 

[Skimaine]

I would like to hear from Saddleback, Boyne Resorts, Gore and Whiteface.

 

[Nick]

Ill definitely try for cannon again

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[deadheadskier]

Mount Abram

I'd like to hear their perspective of why they joined the Mountain Riders Alliance. Long term plans for their lodge. How they did with such a down snow year last year.

 

[Geoff]

Killington, because the web site needs another nuclear Killington thread.

 

[jimmywilson69]

Nick - I like the idea about reaching out to the Ski App Developers. I am a user of Phresheez. I am sure the developers would love to get some feedback from a ski oriented community.

 

[Nick]

Thanks ... will try that then too. I didn't know how the general population felt about that, I'm kind of a techy so I love learning abouts stuff like that. Also we haven't had ski manufacturer's before, but I'd have be sure we had some interest to pull some in. Could even do boot manufacturers / etc.

 

[SarahNeith]

"I really like the idea of Ski Vermont and Ski NH on the list."

I'm the Public Affairs Director for Ski Vermont and can provide all kinds of information on Vermont resorts for the 2012-13 season. Happy to help!

 

[speden]

I'd like the hear from:

Wachusett - There was some talk of cutting glades there, so I'd like to know what's going on with that.
Sunapee - I don't think we heard from them last year.
Pat's Peak - They cut a new trail for this year and I think plan to cut more, so I would like to know more about that.
Stowe - I don't think we heard from them last year. Are we not worthy?

 

[BenedictGomez]

"I really like the idea of Ski Vermont and Ski NH on the list."

I'm the Public Affairs Director for Ski Vermont and can provide all kinds of information on Vermont resorts for the 2012-13 season. Happy to help!

What happened to the app from a few years ago? Seemed like it was going to be useful tool, but it wasnt supported last season. I would think it would be a great way for resorts to easily push-market lift ticket coupons, offers, deals, news etc... to people. Was there just not enough interest?

 

[Nick]

Gonna try to do some reaching out this week - stay tuned!

 

[SarahNeith]

What happened to the app from a few years ago? Seemed like it was going to be useful tool, but it wasnt supported last season. I would think it would be a great way for resorts to easily push-market lift ticket coupons, offers, deals, news etc... to people. Was there just not enough interest?

I'm pretty new to the team, but the back story I just heard about the app was that someone offered to create it for free but it was limited to the Droid platform, and didn't have great flexibility. A few things (including iphone compatibility) didn't come to fruition and the members decided it wasn't worth the future proposed expense.

 

[Nick]

I've been way behind the ball on this but I'm working on it again now.

If you guys want status updates, everything is here --> http://www.alpinezone.com/skiing/challenge/challenge2012/

Working through this thread and reaching out to the resorts you all requested.