Big Burke announcement

[Smellytele]

I see that they have posted their lift ticket rates for this winter. One thing that is concerning is that the "Specials and Deals" section says, "Coming soon!" I wonder if the cheap Sunday afternoon ticket is going the way of the dinosaur - at least in its current form. I was surprised that it was offered to everyone, and not just locals. People who were up there anyway could have a leisurely breakfast and ski for cheap starting at noon. Given the lack of crowds you could still get plenty of runs in and be back in Boston by 8:00 PM. I have a feeling some money was left on the table since those folks would have likely purchased a day ticket if the cheaper option was not available.

I thought the Sunday afternoon ticket was just for the NEK and NH's Grafton county and maybe Coos county

 

[VTKilarney]

I thought that too, but apparently it changed. I definitely saw it offered to non-locals last year.

 

[thetrailboss]

I thought that too, but apparently it changed. I definitely saw it offered to non-locals last year.

That's pretty much been what they've done for a while now. Used to be Kingdom Afternoons or something like that.

 

[thetrailboss]

Heard some additional news about the mountain. The "new" onsite manager has no experience with ski areas. Burke lost its food and bev manager from what I understand and the "new" manager's wife is going to take care of food and bev. She apparently has no experience in that area either.

This is going to be a fun season.

 

[VTKilarney]

Heard some additional news about the mountain. The "new" onsite manager has no experience with ski areas. Burke lost its food and bev manager from what I understand and the "new" manager's wife is going to take care of food and bev. She apparently has no experience in that area either.

This is going to be a fun season.

What's weird is that they have not even publicly announced the new manager, even though he has been there for at least a couple of weeks.

In regard to the food and beverage, this is unbelievable. I just hope that the Tamarack has a good manager. It's not as if Burke just serves chili and hot dogs. They've got a bona fide restaurant to run.

The other concern is that if one of them has a falling out with Jr they are both likely to leave.

Is there a Marketing Director on board yet?

 

[Quietman]

It's a courtesy to those who use the site. Communication.

For instance, when this website here is having problems, an announcement is made on Facebook.

This was posted on Facebook in response to a users complaint.

Burke Mountain Resort: Yes you are correct. We are going through some maintenance and will have it up tomorrow. Again, our apologies for the inconvenience. Our new website will be easier to navigate. Release date TBD.
13 hours ago

 

[VTKilarney]

Fastenal had a recent opening for a general manager in Lyndonville:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...B08D2F7EA9DF9/job/+&cd=20&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

That certainly suggests that the rumors are true.

 

[VTKilarney]

From Linked:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/debbie-cuccia/47/b2b/693

 

[thetrailboss]

So the site is still not live for me. But I see that "SkiBurke.com" is no longer listed on the "For Sale" list.

Bummer. I was looking forward to buying it and settin up a redirect to Cannon's site

 

[VTKilarney]

Weird. It worked earlier in the day for me at work - but at home I am being redirected to the "For Sale" list.

 

[Masskier]

What's weird is that they have not even publicly announced the new manager, even though he has been there for at least a couple of weeks.

In regard to the food and beverage, this is unbelievable. I just hope that the Tamarack has a good manager. It's not as if Burke just serves chili and hot dogs. They've got a bona fide restaurant to run.

The other concern is that if one of them has a falling out with Jr they are both likely to leave.

Is there a Marketing Director on board yet?

OK time to do some cheerleading.

As far as the Tamarack is concern, I posted a few weeks back that Mark Castro from Jay was the new F+B manager. He certainly didn't leave, I was talking to him last night. He also brought Zach with him from Jay and the two of them have made some nice improvements. Lots of great specials. Highly recommend the prime rib on Friday's nights. And Deb (the GM's wife) has worked at Burke for quite a while (years).

 

[VTKilarney]

What is Deb's role? What do you mean by a "few years"? I thought Jr. cleaned house.

And is there a marketing director?

I'm glad that the Tamarack is doing well, but that's the tail wagging the dog.

 

[from_the_NEK]

Even thought there is a lot of crazy stuff going on around here, IMHO the NEK is still a great place to live.

 

[Masskier]

What a awesome shot. Do you sell any of your photos? They would make great housewarming gifts for new owners.

 

[from_the_NEK]

What a awesome shot. Do you sell any of your photos? They would make great housewarming gifts for new owners.

I haven't sold anything yet but I'm sure something can be arranged :smile:.

 

[Cannonball]

Even thought there is a lot of crazy stuff going on around here, IMHO the NEK is still a great place to live.

WOW!! Amazing work.

(not to mention the most interesting post in 188 pages)

 

[Boardguy]

WOW!! Amazing work.

(not to mention the most interesting post in 188 pages)

+ about a 100

 

[the original trailboss]

Interesting to note that the recent ads for Burke interchangeably use Q Burke Mountain Resort and Q Burke Mountain. For the record, Q Burke (Mountain) Resort is on/at Burke Mountain. There is no such place as Q Burke Mountain !

 

[from_the_NEK]

Interesting to note that the recent ads for Burke interchangeably use Q Burke Mountain Resort and Q Burke Mountain. For the record, Q Burke (Mountain) Resort is on/at Burke Mountain. There is no such place as Q Burke Mountain !

I have heard that too. :roll:

 

[SkiRaceParent]

I have heard that too. :roll:

Ok, the joke is old. In the words of my excellent college coach when I got mad at the refs, get over it.