killington closing day - sunday 4/25

[deadheadskier]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this CYA kind of statement could be argued as: it was a warmer than usual spring so conditions did not permit remaining open. It's very open-ended.

for sure

but if they've got top to bottom coverage on Superstar, paying customers aren't going to see a reason other than financial that they chose to close.

 

[2knees]

I can only assume, by the shocking reaction by the usual suspects, now known as the "Paul Pierce Injury Reaction", that kmart held a gun to their heads to force them to buy. :wink:

held a gun to their heads to buy???

 

[gmcunni]

not trying to stir the pot but why does killington always seem to get this reaction when they do anything. other resorts can tell you they are closing (or replacing a lift, or making snow/not making snow on a particular trail ect... ect... )and everyone seems to be fine with their reasons for doing so. killingtons reasons never seem good enough for anyone, when other resorts seem to get a pass. just curious why?

for me -

1st and foremost - a personal disappointment. I've had May 1st/2nd on the radar since Jan as my would be last day of the season... as other mountains closed i focused more and more on K and now have no viable options so i'm just pissed.

BUT - K sure has, IMHO, been touting the May 2 close date a lot recently and now, more than a week and a half before that date they are pulling the weather/conditions crap??? seriously? i understand they can't control the weather but to call it off now, so far in advance, seems odd.

i had Hunter on the radar for a ski date earlier this month.. they advertised a date, i made plans. they failed to meet the promise but i think they did it in an admirable way. up front on the communication about closing mid week to preserve with hopes of re-opening for the weekend. it didn't work out but i felt like they tried.

blowing off the date this early makes me feel like they don't give a damn.

 

[wa-loaf]

Someone should rent a bus to drive everyone up to the Loaf.

 

[Geoff]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this CYA kind of statement could be argued as: it was a warmer than usual spring so conditions did not permit remaining open. It's very open-ended.

Not really. Killington ran until the first weekend of May last year and had shrunk down to just the Superstar lift with nothing really skiable but Superstar and a connect-the-dots way down Skyelark-Highroad-Bittersweet that was very thin cover. Given that they offered that product in May last year and can easily offer the same level of product this year, I think one can make a reasonable legal case for breach of contract since they advertised May 2nd on their spring pass and "early May" on their regular season pass.

If you show up with a photo of edge-to-edge cover on Superstar on May 2nd, I think the Attorney General's office will make them refund 1/6th of their spring pass reveue at a minimum.

 

[Greg]

I love it when people start suggesting legal action... :roll: I only wish I had enough free time to even remotely consider that.

My opinion is that yeah, it sucks they're pulling the plug, especially if they could reasonably pull it off. In a weird way though, it's almost a relief knowing I'm definitely done now. I really wanted a May day this year (lift-serviced for all you turn earners) but I had already mostly accepted the fact that I was done on the 15th. Glad I got the last of Ovation that day.

Time to get on the MTB. Should be a great summer for several reasons. See you next year.

 

[deadheadskier]

put a sock in it Greg. we all know you love the ratings such moves by K creates. :razz:

 

[2knees]

Should be a great summer for several reasons. See you next year.

It's the summer of love for Greg and his band....

let your freak flag fly brother. :lol:

 

[gmcunni]

on top of it, they announce on Facebook the closing and then post pictures of the phenomenal conditions they had today. torture!!

 

[2knees]

alrighty then, so who's in for the 25th? i'm gonna work it like a rented mule and see if i can make it happen.

 

[gmcunni]

alrighty then, so who's in for the 25th? i'm gonna work it like a rented mule and see if i can make it happen.

we get back from FL the 24th @ 10 PM. . . got to figure out the right time to ask for permission. doubtful

 

[2knees]

we get back from FL the 24th @ 10 PM. . . got to figure out the right time to ask for permission. doubtful

bradley? I'll send Cheeves in the bentley to pick you up.

 

[Skimaine]

Someone should rent a bus to drive everyone up to the Loaf.

+1

Vote with your feet . . . err skies and snowboards . . . and show some love for the King of Spring. Head to the 'Loaf.

 

[thetrailboss]

Very sad to see. Lots of good back and forth compeition, but never like to see one of the big resort have to close early.

Certainly understand and empathize because Sugarbush closed saying the same thing about no demand and bad weather...even though Stein's had a lot of snow on it.

The pass holders are the ones hurt the most. Short season for many places. The River opened real early, but closed a week early. Many places got a late start and an early exit. Just not a good year for snow.

I agree and I took a hit this season...at Sugarbush we lost four weeks of skiing--two on both ends of the season. The one silver lining is that pass prices did not go up and we are certain that the lifts will spin next season.

 

[deadheadskier]

alrighty then, so who's in for the 25th? i'm gonna work it like a rented mule and see if i can make it happen.

1. deadheadskier

 

[thetrailboss]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this CYA kind of statement could be argued as: it was a warmer than usual spring so conditions did not permit remaining open. It's very open-ended.

+ 1.

 

[Shredder of Gnar]

...but I had already mostly accepted the fact that I was done on the 15th. Glad I got the last of Ovation that day.

I too thought Ovation would be toast when I returned today, but was (pleasantly) shocked that it was way better than last Thursday! (Many others agreed.) Whatever combination of rain/ice/snow along with the cold temps over the weekend made it unbelievable -- one more good day tomorrow on O, then it'll be toast! Lower lark also awesome today, and those big, deep lines on SS were also much more skiiable due to the softer snow -- closing weekend :<( will be a don't-miss!!

 

[frankm938]

for me -

1st and foremost - a personal disappointment. I've had May 1st/2nd on the radar since Jan as my would be last day of the season... as other mountains closed i focused more and more on K and now have no viable options so i'm just pissed.

BUT - K sure has, IMHO, been touting the May 2 close date a lot recently and now, more than a week and a half before that date they are pulling the weather/conditions crap??? seriously? i understand they can't control the weather but to call it off now, so far in advance, seems odd.

i had Hunter on the radar for a ski date earlier this month.. they advertised a date, i made plans. they failed to meet the promise but i think they did it in an admirable way. up front on the communication about closing mid week to preserve with hopes of re-opening for the weekend. it didn't work out but i felt like they tried.

blowing off the date this early makes me feel like they don't give a damn.

this is what im talking about. its ok for hunter to advertise a date and not deliver but its fine because you feel like they tried. imagine how long this thread would be if killington ever pulled a stunt like that?
would it be better if they waited until april 30th to tell people that they are closing on may 1st? people would be complaining about how they rented rooms and made plans to come up and killington didnt give enough of a heads up about the closing date.
bottom line is that killington is one of a few mtns open because they spent money on snowmaking all season long when other resorts didnt
why didnt people bitch at sugarbush, stowe, okemo sundown ect... when they closed earlier than expected because of the warm weather/lack of march snow?

 

[deadheadskier]

whoa frank, take it easy man. folks round these parts don't take too kindly to killington defenders.

 

[gmcunni]

this is what im talking about. its ok for hunter to advertise a date and not deliver but its fine because you feel like they tried. imagine how long this thread would be if killington ever pulled a stunt like that?

my frustrations comes from - how do they know it won't be skiable next weekend? weather forecasts change, to say 10+ days in advance they are closing due to weather doesn't seem sincere to me.

if you want to win me over as a consumer then say things don't look good, close for mid-week and evaluate the situation before making the call as to whether you can offer a viable "product" May 1/2. or update the disclaimer on the spring fling pass to say "conditions/weather/economic viability permitting"

planning a ski trip for May is never a sure thing, booking rooms is a risk as well. i think we all know that.