Cheerleading

[highpeaksdrifter]

Always baffles me to see people who ski blues and greens go to Stowe or Beaver Creek for their annual "ski week," when they could have just as good a time with a lot more ski days and less craziness just going to Belleayre or Catamount. .

Dude, that's mad crazy talk dude. Just because people don't have an expert skill set doesn't mean they can't enjoy better trails, better conditions, better variety and more vert. at better mountains. At Vail for instance they groom parts of a couple of bowls? You don't think that would be fun for a green/blue skier?

It's like saying if you're not a scratch golfer you might as well stay on a par 3 course because you won't have the skills to enjoy a real golf course.

I hate condescending generalizations like yours.

 

[loafer89]

I do not cheerlead Sugarloaf. It's flat, located on the edge of the earth, lacks's natural snow and has an antiquated lift system. Since Sunday River is so much closer why bother going there?

My advice is to stay away

 

[ts01]

OK, GSS/HPD, points taken, let me try to explain myself.

GSS: Not trying to debate the merits of Stowe v. wherever -- of course it has a nice town and Belleayre has none. They are different - that's the point -- and I think people make too much of the difference and think, "I enjoy a week at Stowe, therefore I will not enjoy a daytrip to Belleayre" (or Plattekill etc. or any other "lesser" mountain.)

HPD, the condescending generalization you hate is not what I meant to convey. I'm not saying blue/green skiers are not "good enough" to ski at Stowe, Vail, etc. and should only go to Belleayre or Catamount until they develop expert skills. It's not an either/or thing and it applies at all skill levels. What I meant is that I know many people, especially in or around larger cities, who think that the only worthy skiing is at Stowe, Vail, Beaver Creek, etc., and therefore they won't bother with the smaller places (or even Whiteface, for that matter). To me, this is self-defeating for any skier who doesn't happen to have easy full season access at one of those undeniably great places, but it is especially baffling when the skier has lower level skills and terrain preference. I'm not saying they shouldn't continue with their spectacular week out west - just that they should try craptacular weekends or daytrips here in the east, and they'd have a pretty good time and add some good to great skiing with much less hassle and expense. And in the process, support some high quality, but smaller, mountains that deserve a little cheerleading.

 

[Greg]

What I meant is that I know many people, especially in or around larger cities, who think that the only worthy skiing is at Stowe, Vail, Beaver Creek, etc., and therefore they won't bother with the smaller places (or even Whiteface, for that matter). To me, this is self-defeating for any skier who doesn't happen to have easy full season access at one of those undeniably great places, but it is especially baffling when the skier has lower level skills and terrain preference. I'm not saying they shouldn't continue with their spectacular week out west - just that they should try craptacular weekends or daytrips here in the east, and they'd have a pretty good time and add some good to great skiing with much less hassle and expense. And in the process, support some high quality, but smaller, mountains that deserve a little cheerleading.

I know what you're saying. I also think far too many people overlook night skiing as a good option to make some turns.

 

[deadheadskier]

OK, GSS/HPD, points taken, let me try to explain myself.

GSS: Not trying to debate the merits of Stowe v. wherever -- of course it has a nice town and Belleayre has none. They are different - that's the point -- and I think people make too much of the difference and think, "I enjoy a week at Stowe, therefore I will not enjoy a daytrip to Belleayre" (or Plattekill etc. or any other "lesser" mountain.)

HPD, the condescending generalization you hate is not what I meant to convey. I'm not saying blue/green skiers are not "good enough" to ski at Stowe, Vail, etc. and should only go to Belleayre or Catamount until they develop expert skills. It's not an either/or thing and it applies at all skill levels. What I meant is that I know many people, especially in or around larger cities, who think that the only worthy skiing is at Stowe, Vail, Beaver Creek, etc., and therefore they won't bother with the smaller places (or even Whiteface, for that matter). To me, this is self-defeating for any skier who doesn't happen to have easy full season access at one of those undeniably great places, but it is especially baffling when the skier has lower level skills and terrain preference. I'm not saying they shouldn't continue with their spectacular week out west - just that they should try craptacular weekends or daytrips here in the east, and they'd have a pretty good time and add some good to great skiing with much less hassle and expense. And in the process, support some high quality, but smaller, mountains that deserve a little cheerleading.

I completely get and agree with what you're saying.

Last year, some of my best days were at lesser known smaller mountains; Black, NH; Mt Abram, ME; Shawnee Peak, ME

There was a point in my skiing career where I might have said, 'why bother with the little places'; now I seek them out during good snow days especially and feel good that I'm helping the little guys out financially.

 

[Euler]

I cheerlead Mt. Snow 'cause I'm a local and local kids ski free through 6th grade. It's probably only because of this policy that my family got hooked on the sport and will now continue to dump thousands of dollars yearly into Mt. Snow's pockets.

 

[campgottagopee]

I will always cheer for:

Greek Peak--my home hill for many years

Whiteface---a true skiers mountain, olympic history

Smuggs---cool vibe, and the notch

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

OK, GSS/HPD, points taken, let me try to explain myself.

GSS: Not trying to debate the merits of Stowe v. wherever -- of course it has a nice town and Belleayre has none. They are different - that's the point -- and I think people make too much of the difference and think, "I enjoy a week at Stowe, therefore I will not enjoy a daytrip to Belleayre" (or Plattekill etc. or any other "lesser" mountain.)

HPD, the condescending generalization you hate is not what I meant to convey. I'm not saying blue/green skiers are not "good enough" to ski at Stowe, Vail, etc. and should only go to Belleayre or Catamount until they develop expert skills. It's not an either/or thing and it applies at all skill levels. What I meant is that I know many people, especially in or around larger cities, who think that the only worthy skiing is at Stowe, Vail, Beaver Creek, etc., and therefore they won't bother with the smaller places (or even Whiteface, for that matter). To me, this is self-defeating for any skier who doesn't happen to have easy full season access at one of those undeniably great places, but it is especially baffling when the skier has lower level skills and terrain preference. I'm not saying they shouldn't continue with their spectacular week out west - just that they should try craptacular weekends or daytrips here in the east, and they'd have a pretty good time and add some good to great skiing with much less hassle and expense. And in the process, support some high quality, but smaller, mountains that deserve a little cheerleading.

My bad, sorry

 

[ts01]

My bad, sorry

Not needed, but thanks.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I know what you're saying. I also think far too many people overlook night skiing as a good option to make some turns.

times two..it's usually colder early in the morning than during a night skiing session and less expensive and less crowded..

I cheerlead ski areas with efficient lift systems...mid-mountain lifts are great if it's raining at the bottom and snowing at the top..then you don't have to ski as much manky snow and more Fresh Poe..mad Edgar Allen..and I'm a GSS Cheerleader..as Sage Francis says..

don't look at myself in the mirror because I'm a narcissist
I simply like to watch myself exist...(HHHH)
Now I'm in a fog and mist...(HHHH)
Now my reflection is anonymous
Ponder this!

 

[campgottagopee]

I know what you're saying. I also think far too many people overlook night skiing as a good option to make some turns.

Agree, we've had some incredible night "storm" skiing here at Greek. I don't do a lot of it mainly because the flat light is hard for me to see in, but, if it's pukin' out---I'm all over it.

 

[bvibert]

I cheerlead for places that I have fun at. I also tend to root for the underdog. I'm not the type of guy to purposely rag on any mountain. I'm the most vocal about the place that's most familiar to me, Ski Sundown. I grew up skiing there and have definitely logged more hours there than any other place. It's become like a second home to me, especially after working there the last several years. There are lots of fellow AZer's, most of whom I consider friends, that ski there. They offer up interesting terrain given the location (CT) and definitely try to please as many different types of skiers as possible. It's only about 25 minutes from my house, so it's relatively easy to shot over there and get some turns in.

 

[hardline]

I will always cheer for:

Greek Peak--my home hill for many years

Whiteface---a true skiers mountain, olympic history

Smuggs---cool vibe, and the notch

ahh but at stowe you get both sides of the notch lift serviced. im a lazy shit.

i dont cheerlead anywhere but i try to dispell any missconceptions people may have. its not like im going to tell people to go to MC insted of the bell but for quick night sessions its so friggin close and cheep with a pass.

 

[JD]

My home mountain is a quite Mtn, with good snow and a few good friends all on the same page, out for the same thing. Add some snacks, a few hot thermoses, a nip and a toke and an open ended schedual....I'll stay until I can't feel my feet and my legs are quivering. I cheer because I love it.

 

[RootDKJ]

I know what you're saying. I also think far too many people overlook night skiing as a good option to make some turns.

I've overlooked it for years but this year I'm gonna make a serious go at night skiing.

 

[hardline]

I've overlooked it for years but this year I'm gonna make a serious go at night skiing.

its the only way for us mashers to keep out shit on point. i love it when i go some where with a freind that only rides a few times a year because the ares such down here. it usually means i end up waiting around alot. better when its a girl sucks when its your boy.

 

[skiboarder]

I cheerlead for Killington. For me, it is the best combination of variety, snowmaking, snowfall and expert terrain that is within four hours from my Westchester home. That said, Hunter scores well with most of those points and is half the drive. I need to rediscover the mountain this season.

 

[mattchuck2]

I try not to believe too hard in any "ism"

I quote John Lennon . . . "I don't believe in beatles. I just believe in me."

 

[Sky]

Wachusett...despite the things that keep people from considering it.

To be honest...I wouldn't travel out of my way to ski it either. But since it's close to home, and I'm there often enough to develop a rapport woth ownership, and I 've seen ownership take hands-on approaches to dealing with customer satisfaction (or dissatifaction)...I can't help but like the way they do business.

As for the business they do, there are lots of places further north that should be glad Wa does what it does so well. Nothing @ Wa is overly challenging...but what little there is, gets a skier ready for more.

Cannon, Wildcat, Okemo, Stratton...been there...and I'm a fan.

Killington, been there...not a fan.

I think it's great there are all these options for all these personalities! *you guys' personalities.....I only have one (at a time)*

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

In fact, I try not to believe too hard in any "ism"

I quote John Lennon . . . "I don't believe in beatles. I just believe in me."

I believe in the following isms:

Capitalism
Conceptualism
Humanitarianism
Liberalism
Optimism
Probabiliorism
Realism
Romanticism
Self-determinism
Skepticism
Ubiquitarianism
Volunteerism