MAD RIVER GLEN: 2005 Alpinezone Ski Area Challenge

[skizilla]

question

How has mad river recovered from the ice storm several years ago? How have the glades changed? Has it improved some?

 

[thetrailboss]

Despite the many good responses and discussion, I only count five questions here... :roll:...let's keep the questions coming...my thanks to those who have contributed!

 

[Greg]

These two items may spark some questions:

MRG's responses to the 2004 Ski Area Challenge

Recent MRG articles

 

[thetrailboss]

Do you see Pass Prices (for both season passes and day tickets) rising in the foreseable future? If so, how much?

 

[thetrailboss]

What do you think it takes for a ski area to be successful in this era? To echo another poster a few weeks ago in another challenge, can avid skiers operate a successful resort anymore?

 

[thetrailboss]

We'll be taking a few more questions...

Besides the single chair, what other major improvements do you foresee for the next season or two?

 

[eatskisleep]

Are you still trying to purchase land where "The 20th Hole" is located so you can do some legal cutting in there but still keep it off the trail map too?
Thanks.

 

[thetrailboss]

We're done. Thanks for the questions. (Lock)

 

[Greg]

Eric's responses are in!

http://skiing.alpinezone.com/articles/challenge/2005/response.htm?resort=madriver

 

[Greg]

Once again, Eric raises the bar and sets the standard for what great responses here should be like. An excellent job with well-thought and honest answers. I truly appreciate the time he took to do this justice!
:beer:

 

[thetrailboss]

I've got to take my lunch walk...but I perused these responses and Eric has certainly delivered once again!

As mentioned, everyone benefits from the Challenge including independent places such as MRG.

Good questions, good responses, great info. :beer:

 

[BeanoNYC]

"My idea was to do it ion April Fools Day! The idea kind of went over 'like a fart in church'".

As a Taco Bell eating Catholic, I resemble that remark!

Great answers! Never been to MRG and now I really can't wait to go.

 

[Joshua B]

What is a

lattice tower

?

 

[Greg]

What is a

lattice tower

?

There's one in your avatar. :blink:

 

[thetrailboss]

What is a

lattice tower

?

There's one in your avatar. :blink:

Yes there is. A lattice tower is the old-school erector set like structure that holds the cable as opposed to the newer tubular structures (which take up less space on the trails) :wink:

 

[Joshua B]

Ah cool. So those are staying. Nice. Love those.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I heard a strong rumor that Eric is a snowboarder.

 

[ga2ski]

Great Responses. I wanted to go there before. Now i really want to go.

 

[Greg]

Great answers! Never been to MRG and now I really can't wait to go.

Great Responses. I wanted to go there before. Now i really want to go.

More evidence that Eric truly understands the value of the challenge!

 

[Mr MRG]

I heard a strong rumor that Eric is a snowboarder.

I plead the 5th! :wink: