OK, we kind of got off track in this thread regarding skiing in May. This weekend only Sugarloaf, Jay, Sugarbush, and Killington are open. The argument is that there is not enough demand for other places to open.
We've had some other threads in the past, but figured I'd give this a spin.
Now Killington used to have the longest season in the East, and it was for marketing purposes, because SKI was in the "ski" business and when the lifts were turning they made revenue, and because by extending the season you created a sense of confidence for those who booked holiday vacations that yes, Killington "would have snow." IIRC extending the season also meant that the prime season was extended as well.
But in an era of real estate development with skiing as a secondary business, we don't see May skiing anymore.
Would you ski in May if you could? Why or why not? Thoughts?
We've had some other threads in the past, but figured I'd give this a spin.
Now Killington used to have the longest season in the East, and it was for marketing purposes, because SKI was in the "ski" business and when the lifts were turning they made revenue, and because by extending the season you created a sense of confidence for those who booked holiday vacations that yes, Killington "would have snow." IIRC extending the season also meant that the prime season was extended as well.
But in an era of real estate development with skiing as a secondary business, we don't see May skiing anymore.
Would you ski in May if you could? Why or why not? Thoughts?
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