It's the annual debate who will be King of Spring this year...(which for me means: who will be the last spin their lifts). I am hoping it is the Loaf, however I have a feeling it will be K. Anyways some good news from the Loaf's head of operations...See below memo to employees today:
Team,
Following last week’s unseasonably warm temperatures and what has been, to say the least, a challenging weather pattern throughout the winter, I know that there are many questions circulating regarding our operating plans from here on out.
To that effect, I would ask for your help in communicating the following with our guests:
1. We have zero intention of calling it quits any time soon. We fully intend to be skiing deep into the spring, and we are doing everything possible to ensure that happens, including the resumption of snowmaking operations this weekend. Snowmakers will be back at work beginning Friday on Hayburner, Tote Road, and Candyside, to bolster base depths and help ensure that we will continue skiing through Reggae Fest and beyond.
2. We are in better shape than many other mountains. Our northern location and elevation have helped us tremendously, and though our snow pack is not what we’re used to seeing at this time of year, it is substantially greater than many other New England resorts.
3. Sugarloaf is the King of Spring, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure a great spring skiing experience for our guests. We embrace and celebrate spring skiing here, and the best of the spring season is still ahead of us with events like Pond Skimming and Reggae Fest.
4. We have not set a closing date yet. Like always, we will continue skiing through Reggae Fest, and if conditions allow, we’ll shoot for May.
You have all worked incredibly hard through what has been one of the most challenging winters in memory, and your efforts have been evident in our Guest Satisfaction scores, which, despite the weather, remain the highest in the entire company.
Thank you all for your efforts, and for helping to communicate this message to our guests. Let’s have some fun over the next month and a half, and finish strong.
All the best,
Karl
Karl Strand
Sugarloafer since 1987
General Manager
Team,
Following last week’s unseasonably warm temperatures and what has been, to say the least, a challenging weather pattern throughout the winter, I know that there are many questions circulating regarding our operating plans from here on out.
To that effect, I would ask for your help in communicating the following with our guests:
1. We have zero intention of calling it quits any time soon. We fully intend to be skiing deep into the spring, and we are doing everything possible to ensure that happens, including the resumption of snowmaking operations this weekend. Snowmakers will be back at work beginning Friday on Hayburner, Tote Road, and Candyside, to bolster base depths and help ensure that we will continue skiing through Reggae Fest and beyond.
2. We are in better shape than many other mountains. Our northern location and elevation have helped us tremendously, and though our snow pack is not what we’re used to seeing at this time of year, it is substantially greater than many other New England resorts.
3. Sugarloaf is the King of Spring, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure a great spring skiing experience for our guests. We embrace and celebrate spring skiing here, and the best of the spring season is still ahead of us with events like Pond Skimming and Reggae Fest.
4. We have not set a closing date yet. Like always, we will continue skiing through Reggae Fest, and if conditions allow, we’ll shoot for May.
You have all worked incredibly hard through what has been one of the most challenging winters in memory, and your efforts have been evident in our Guest Satisfaction scores, which, despite the weather, remain the highest in the entire company.
Thank you all for your efforts, and for helping to communicate this message to our guests. Let’s have some fun over the next month and a half, and finish strong.
All the best,
Karl
Karl Strand
Sugarloafer since 1987
General Manager