Burton to Purchase Mad River?

[highpeaksdrifter]

200 posts. I never would have thought that this thread with have this kinda run. MRG & borders has been talked about alot. I guess it will get talked about alot more. It is an interesting topic.

 

[JimG.]

200 posts. I never would have thought that this thread with have this kinda run. MRG & borders has been talked about alot. I guess it will get talked about alot more. It is an interesting topic.

It's been driving the forum the past few days. That's why I've been nuturing it and trying to keep it from breaking out in flames.

I think everyone has been really good about keeping it that way. I know I stepped on a few toes along the way, most notably rivec0il who I think is still a little upset at me. I just didn't want to get caught up in analyzing the credibility of the source of the blog that started the conversation. I hope most folks took it with a 200 pound grain of salt from the start.

It's obvious that the skier/snowboarder feud and the MRG/snowboard debate has alot of play left in it.

 

[Mad Skier]

this is about as friendly as this thread has ever been I would say.;-)

 

[AdironRider]

It's been driving the forum the past few days. That's why I've been nuturing it and trying to keep it from breaking out in flames.

I think everyone has been really good about keeping it that way. I know I stepped on a few toes along the way, most notably rivec0il who I think is still a little upset at me. I just didn't want to get caught up in analyzing the credibility of the source of the blog that started the conversation. I hope most folks took it with a 200 pound grain of salt from the start.

It's obvious that the skier/snowboarder feud and the MRG/snowboard debate has alot of play left in it.

While I agree that the MRG/Boarder fued is still ongoing, I really dont see much of the skier/boarder hate going on much more, frankly, I see it more from older dudes with opinions formed in the mid eighties, a time that produced my favorite car of all time (the bmw e30 m3) but a stupid war between those who just want to get out and enjoy the snow. Ive noticed with the younger crowd, noone gives a rats ass, its always been skiing and boarding, and youd pick whichever one for some odd reason. Thoughts....

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

While I agree that the MRG/Boarder fued is still ongoing, I really dont see much of the skier/boarder hate going on much more, frankly, I see it more from older dudes with opinions formed in the mid eighties, a time that produced my favorite car of all time (the bmw e30 m3) but a stupid war between those who just want to get out and enjoy the snow. Ive noticed with the younger crowd, noone gives a rats ass, its always been skiing and boarding, and youd pick whichever one for some odd reason. Thoughts....

That's been discussed hear before and the concensous was pretty much what you stated.

 

[BeanoNYC]

While I agree that the MRG/Boarder fued is still ongoing, I really dont see much of the skier/boarder hate going on much more, frankly, I see it more from older dudes with opinions formed in the mid eighties, a time that produced my favorite car of all time (the bmw e30 m3) but a stupid war between those who just want to get out and enjoy the snow. Ive noticed with the younger crowd, noone gives a rats ass, its always been skiing and boarding, and youd pick whichever one for some odd reason. Thoughts....

One of my "Skiing Buddies":

 

[SkiDog]

I basically only "ski" with boarders...my bro in law is a boarder, best friend. I actually go on all my west trips with at least one of those 2, and it made it so I didn't ski atla....but I did get snowbird and that was nice...I didn't hold a grudge or anything, we had plenty of fun at Park city and Snowbird...and if you don't know what you're missing you can't really miss it right? Maybe thats how the boarders should view MRG??? Just a thought...

M

 

[bruno]

. I feel the same way about snowboarding. :-D

Sorry about that.

-dave-

i agree wif bruthah metsky on this one! snowboarding is EVIL!!!:flame: :smash: :uzi: ;-) ;-) :argue: :flag:

 

[skibum1321]

I only ski with skiers. This is partly by design and partly because most of my friends ski. The only thing that I don't like about going with boarders is waiting for them to strap in. I also have very little patience waiting for slow skiers.

 

[JimG.]

I slide with folks who can keep up.

I slide with folks who like the steeps.

I slide with folks who like to explore the woods.

I slide with folks who like to earn turns when appropriate.

And I slide with folks who find alternate routes to keep up if they don't like one of the above.

I couldn't care less what's on their feet.

 

[SkiDog]

I slide with folks who can keep up.

I slide with folks who like the steeps.

I slide with folks who like to explore the woods.

I slide with folks who like to earn turns when appropriate.

And I slide with folks who find alternate routes to keep up if they don't like one of the above.

I couldn't care less what's on their feet.

Likewise.....so...when we slidin?

M

 

[BeanoNYC]

If you're laying on the ground, gasping for air and someone is coming to breathe life into you, does it matter if he/she ski's or rides? (I give this speech to my students but substitute ski or rides with what race they are)

 

[JimG.]

Likewise.....so...when we slidin?

M

Starting mid-November. Just let me know when you're coming up.

When you moving up to NH? I'm planning a few trips to NH this coming season too.

 

[awf170]

Starting mid-November. Just let me know when you're coming up.

When you moving up to NH? I'm planning a few trips to NH this coming season too.

You bump bashers need a Wildcat AZ day in early april...

 

[SkiDog]

Starting mid-November. Just let me know when you're coming up.

When you moving up to NH? I'm planning a few trips to NH this coming season too.

Still trying to find a house....but we've been traveling up to look and there are a few that are in the "running" so to speak. Likely by this winter at the latest though.

Phone interviewed for a position in Littleton Hospital for Net Admin, but I can never tell how those things go when not face 2 face....eh..time will tell..i'll find something.

T-Minus 3 3/4 months and counting til skiing starts...well roughly... ;-)

M

 

[JennyRousseau]

What's Up with MRG?

This weekend, I heard that the single chairlift replacement may be delayed... can anyone confirm the stuff on that website?

 

[bvibert]

This weekend, I heard that the single chairlift replacement may be delayed... can anyone confirm the stuff on that website?

Last I heard it was still on track for work to start in Spring 07. Have you heard otherwise?

http://forums.alpinezone.com/8283-mad-river-glens-single-chair.html
http://www.madriverglen.com/press/Press_Releases/?Page=single.html

 

[Greg]

Yes. They're replacing it with a gondola... :roll:

 

[bvibert]

Yes. They're replacing it with a gondola... :roll:

Are you sure it's not a tram??

 

[John84]

I heard it was a gold plated elevator straight to the summit. Where did you guys get your crazy info from?