And then there were three...

[steamboat1]

It's true. They both are big machines. Not much character. Give me wildcat sugarbush saddleback and others! Even the small areas are more fun

Big difference between weekends & weekdays. That goes for pretty much anywhere, even Wildcat, Sugarbush & Saddleback.

(although Saddleback could be empty weekends this year too)

 

[trafficjam]

Oh yea your wright but still like those areas. I've been skiing and riding SR from when it was only Barker.. Lol

 

[yeggous]

Big difference between weekends & weekdays. That goes for pretty much anywhere, even Wildcat, Sugarbush & Saddleback.

(although Saddleback could be empty weekends this year too)

Wildcat is empty more often than not. There are rarely lift lines, even on weekends. Even when the quad has lines, there are never ever lines for the fixed grip chairs.

On the busiest weekends it still feels like a small operation. There is only one trail pod. One (small) bar. A tiny rental shop. Nothing like Walmart.


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[steamboat1]

Oh yea your wright but still like those areas. I've been skiing and riding SR from when it was only Barker.. Lol

And I skied in the Bronx (Van Cortland Park), so what. Skied K when there were only two poma's on Snowdon too. One's still there.

 

[steamboat1]

Wildcat is empty more often than not. There are rarely lift lines, even on weekends. Even when the quad has lines, there are never ever lines for the fixed grip chairs.

On the busiest weekends it still feels like a small operation. There is only one trail pod. One (small) bar. A tiny rental shop. Nothing like Walmart.


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Probably why they struggle financially. Wouldn't you like them to be more financially sound? There biggest disadvantage is they're only a ski area without the hope of any real estate development, not like Walmart.

 

[Jully]

Probably why they struggle financially. Wouldn't you like them to be more financially sound? There biggest disadvantage is they're only a ski area without the hope of any real estate development, not like Walmart.

As long as they stay comfortably afloat, I'm very happy to leave Wildcat the way it is. I'd say the lack of any real estate potential is a big part of why it remains a special place.

I do not know the specifics, but judging by the early season snowmaking being done for the second year in a row, I'd assume their business model last year worked out well enough. They've obviously has difficulty in the past, but I think theyre doing fine now since the snowmaking upgrades and joining with attitash. Could be wrong though, haven't looked terribly close at Peak's financials recently.

 

[deadheadskier]

As long as they stay comfortably afloat, I'm very happy to leave Wildcat the way it is. I'd say the lack of any real estate potential is a big part of why it remains a special place.
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Yup

Very little I'd change

Love that it's just a ski area; not a resort.

I've got family right down the street from Kmart. Free place to stay whenever I want. It could easily be my home mountain. No thanks.

I don't dislike K and do ski there almost every year. But it's definitely too much like Wal-Mart for me to want to go every weekend.

 

[trafficjam]

I'm in Maine not far from SR and the Cat do a lot of riding at the cat. And Shawnee is only minutes from me

 

[deadheadskier]

Big fan of Shawnee. Used to ski there pretty often when I lived in Portland. Great laid back family hill. Several great character trails and skis bigger than what it reads on paper.

 

[trafficjam]

Yes. Great old NE area. I worked there once

 

[yeggous]

I picked up the valley pass this year so I plan to hit Shawnee a few times. I really like the local vibe there.


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[trafficjam]

I'll see you there. Just next door. I'm in Harrison Me.

 

[machski]

Be interesting to see these tunes change if El Nino makes it a tough weather year. That's when the Walmarts and their stronger financial positions and customer bases really shine.

 

[trafficjam]

Wildcat got a revamt system after there Freez up a couple of years ago .

 

[SIKSKIER]

Nope, check your facts.

Only one open top to bottom today too.

And they aren't in ME.

I did check my facts.Lift 6 was open.Lift 5 goes to the top.

 

[wtcobb]

I picked up the valley pass this year so I plan to hit Shawnee a few times. I really like the local vibe there.

I had a great time late season at Shawnee last year. Definitely a good vibe. Stayed in a yurt in Fryeburg, got some killer food at 302 West. I'd love a repeat this season.

 

[C-Rex]

Hi everybody!!! This is my first post of the season and it feels good to be back!

Ahhh... some things never change. Everyone is thinking about skiing/riding but most can't get out there yet so we spend our time arguing over stupid things on the internet instead. I'm so glad that AZ hasn't grown up while I was away over the summer. What else would entertain me at work? I can only spend so long looking at my fantasy football lineup.

Savemeasammy sent me a picture his friend took at Killington, and I have to say it looked pretty good. Kudos to the resorts that open simply to lengthen the season for the die-hards and promote their brand. I just wish I lived closer so I could take advantage.

 

[JimG.]

Happy new ski season C-Rex! Maybe you and Scotty and I can actually hook up for some turns this winter.

 

[trafficjam]

That's great. 302 on Tuesday has oysters on half she'll. $1.00 each. !!

 

[Cornhead]

Happy new ski season C-Rex! Maybe you and Scotty and I can actually hook up for some turns this winter.

I'd be up for joining that party!