Big Burke announcement

[SkiRaceParent]

We'll just call this one "For Q": http://vtdigger.org/2014/01/17/kirk-dwyer-desire-set-record-straight/

 

[from_the_NEK]

Wow... As Trailboss has hinted Mr Graham has done a lot for Burke and the earlier articles really seemed to discredit his assistance. I knew he had done a lot as well, but I had no idea it was to that extent
Thank you sir.
:beer:

 

[thetrailboss]

Wow... As Trailboss has hinted Mr Graham has done a lot for Burke and the earlier articles really seemed to discredit his assistance. I knew he had done a lot as well, but I had no idea it was to that extent
Thank you sir.
:beer:

BMA's Headmaster (and that is BMA, not QBMA, thank you) wrote an excellent reply piece that sets the record straight and goes into great detail as to what Burke's guardian angel, Don Graham, has done for the mountain. I've met Don several times and I can tell you that he is a very modest and humble man with means. The last thing he'd want to do is to burn Burke down or to get out front and toot his horn. I am stunned that after the first PR disaster last month Q Sr said the vicious things that he said. Andrew and Steve better rein these guys in because they won't be in the hospitality business long doing and saying hostile things such as this (not to mention it was complete libel).

http://vtdigger.org/2014/01/17/kirk-dwyer-desire-set-record-straight/

 

[canobie#1]

Wow, Quiros sucks A$$!!!! What a dbag.

 

[deadheadskier]

I think Dennis Rodman might have better PR skills than family Q

 

[zeke]

We'll just call this one "For Q": http://vtdigger.org/2014/01/17/kirk-dwyer-desire-set-record-straight/

looks like the apple didn't fall far from the arrogant asshole tree

 

[kingdom-tele]

What an incredible contrast. The behind the seen, humble, dedicated influence of one well off man compared to the other style on display. I would say one of those represents what the NEK is all about more than the other. The other could take a look at the humility from the past and maybe learn something.

 

[thetrailboss]

What a $hit show....

 

[zeke]

more importantly though, how was the skiing over the MLK weekend? anyone there?

 

[DJAK]

Andrew and Steve better rein these guys in because they won't be in the hospitality business long doing and saying hostile things such as this.

You keep acting like either of those guys have influence over the actions of the owners.. If they did likely none of this would be transpiring as it has. Perhaps the Q ship can ride out the self inflicted storms. Hoping so for all.

 

[thetrailboss]

You keep acting like either of those guys have influence over the actions of the owners.. If they did likely none of this would be transpiring as it has. Perhaps the Q ship can ride out the self inflicted storms. Hoping so for all.

That's true...I guess I am hoping (something) can be done.

 

[bdfreetuna]

I just started following this... unbelievable they had the nerve to change the name of Burke to Q Burke. I thought this was a joke.

 

[thetrailboss]

I just started following this... unbelievable they had the nerve to change the name of Burke to Q Burke. I thought this was a joke.

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That's just the tip of the iceberg.....

 

[Severance]

i went to burke for the first time last year with a buddy of mine. we both really enjoyed the terrain, in particular the glades. although the flat trail after that is bruuutally long for snowboarders, it was still worth it to hit those trails. i had read at one time they were going to put a lift over there and that would've solved it for me. they also had fun easier glades down on the lower mtn that had been shaped into a sort of slopestyle course from all the rides through all season. it was a really fun trip and we both had that in our top 3 for resorts last year.

we've been wanting to go back but between the awful season conditions and the shit show this guy has brought them, im not sure when its going to happen, if at all this year. its really a shame and im hoping this is just a temporary detour from what makes that place unique. since it was my only visit, i didnt really experience the deeper things about the people and the history of the mtn but from what ive read, there is/was a lot of good people there.

also this guy is 36. he was a kid when q-bert came out. there is no excuse for that name.

 

[oldtimer]

MLK Weekend skiing

The skiing got better as the weekend went on. Saturday was sunny and comfortable. As always Burke was well groomed- it got skied off by the end of the day, but a nice day. On and off snow on Sunday and Monday- some non snow-making terrain skied nicely by Monday and the trails with man-made skied very well with pow on top- right through to the closing bell. They have guns blasting on Little Dipper and Ledges with some touch-up elsewhere.

There were some people around but certainly not as crowded as other years on MLK weekend.

 

[yeggous]

I was there for the first time ever on Saturday. My domestic dictator and I were very impressed. The customer service was exceptional. Conditions were as good as could be expected. Crowds were light and lift lines were very short. We will certainly return.

One of the local shops had a demo day so we both tried out some skis. Pick of the day was the K2 Rictor 82 xti on the hardpack.

 

[crank]

Just got an email from NEMBA announcing NEMBAFest this June is moving from Q Burke to the top of darling Hill.

 

[thetrailboss]

Just got an email from NEMBA announcing NEMBAFest this June is moving from Q Burke to the top of darling Hill.

Bummer. Not the first major event to leave Burke Mountain. The Chamber of Commerce winter dinner event was moved.

Q is #winning.

 

[fbrissette]

Bummer. Not the first major event to leave Burke Mountain. The Chamber of Commerce winter dinner event was moved.
.

They are reaping what they sowed.

 

[snoseek]

Just got an email from NEMBA announcing NEMBAFest this June is moving from Q Burke to the top of darling Hill.

This location actually seems better to me anyhow, right at the center of the trail system.