McMountain

[JimG.]

McMountain stigma (smuggs for example which is a decent sized resort that cators to families but is hardly considered a Mc Mountain).

I agree with much of what you write, and I'm not sure you meant to equate family oriented with McMountain, but be careful about assuming families want McMountains. Maybe the marketing programs drive alot of families to those places because they don't know any better, but a McMountain is the LAST place anyone wants their family to be IMO. Too many gapers and posers, too many collisions and on snow craziness.

I took my family to MRG/Sugarbush last season. My 2 older sons, 11 and 9, skied at MRG for 2 days in a private lesson. They had their first true powder days and loved their instructor who also enjoyed skiing with them. They were skiing from the top of the single by the first afternoon. It was a great experience for them. My wife and 3 year old enjoyed the beginner terrain at SB which was perfect for them. All in all a great setup, and no McMountains.

Families don't need or really want that.

 

[riverc0il]

but a McMountain is the LAST place anyone wants their family to be IMO. Too many gapers and posers, too many collisions and on snow craziness.

i completely agree JimG, i should have clarified this statement. the places i recommend for families are never McMountains. smaller cheaper and less crowded non-McMountains like black, burke, ragged, tenney, cranmore, etc. are usually places on my list of recommendations. sometimes folks want that big mountain feel with the shopping options and night life and what not then fine. other than that, families ski best when they enjoy uncrowded areas that lets them ski together and sometimes apart but always meet up together.

 

[Big Game]

Worse than McMountains are swishy "ski only" hills.

 

[riverc0il]

Worse than McMountains are swishy "ski only" hills.

bitter much? :lol: :wink:

 

[dmc]

Worse than McMountains are swishy "ski only" hills.

bitter much? :lol: :wink:

I think he was refering to Dear Vally...

But yes - if he does snowboard - do you blame him?

 

[Big Game]

bitter much? :lol: :wink:

I guess I wouldn't be so bitter, but I heard some of them offer amenities that would make Robin Leach blush. Like valet parking, unlimited shrimp cocktail at the summit house, lift head, etc.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Like valet parking, unlimited shrimp cocktail at the summit house, lift head, etc.

We get unlimited shrip cocktail on the gondi ride at Whiteface too. Trust me, it gets old after awhile.

 

[kickstand]

Worse than McMountains are swishy "ski only" hills.

for what it's worth, there is only 1 of those. The other 3 places that are "ski only" are anything but "swishy".

 

[Big Game]

for what it's worth, there is only 1 of those. The other 3 places that are "ski only" are anything but "swishy".

Not so sure about that Kickstand my man. According to a dictionary I'm writing, being "ski only" is the primary definition of "swishy."

So highpeaks, two part question: First, are those shrimp you've been getting sick of those tiny little things that taste like freezer burn or are the those extra jumbos, big enough to be lobster, boiled fresh?

Second, if they are those jumbo monsters, what do you think about hooking up a poor unfortunate boarder, like myself, with a doggie bag?

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swishy(swish-EE)adj.(1) possessing the qualities of a winter mountain resort that limits trail access to users who use two boards to descend as opposed to one; (2) possessing the qualities of a monoski. Monoskis are swishy enough that swishy mountains allow even though they would otherwise be technically excluded from trail access; (3) possessing the qualities of a darling little scarf, one you 'simply had to have' because the chartruese brought out the rustic brown of your Carhartt overalls. Ex.: The Mad River Bus isn't swishy enough for me, every time I get on it, there are all these ruffians snowboarders ignoring the fact that my chartruese scarf brings out the rustic brown of my Carhartt overalls.

 

[Phildozer]

swishy(swish-EE)adj.(1)
The Mad River Bus isn't swishy enough for me, every time I get on it, there are all these ruffians snowboarders ignoring the fact that my chartruese scarf brings out the rustic brown of my Carhartt overalls.




Now that's seriously funny stuff! Although I disagree with you, you're an outstanding writer.

Nice job.

 

[Big Game]

Now that's seriously funny stuff! Although I disagree with you, you're an outstanding writer.

Nice job.

Hey thanks man. Yeah, I figure, bitching and bitching the same old thing over and over again isn't going to accomplish anything. Got to softly persuade the powers that be to allow me and my flock of five-o'clock-shadow thuggery onto the hill. Anger only gets anger. But swishy good times only give birth to more swishy good times. The circle can only be completed when we all can look at each other and say "I'm glad you joined me on the hill. Now stop hogging the cocktail sauce."

 

[kickstand]

for what it's worth, there is only 1 of those. The other 3 places that are "ski only" are anything but "swishy".

Not so sure about that Kickstand my man. According to a dictionary I'm writing, being "ski only" is the primary definition of "swishy."

I was reading "swishy" to be a slang for "posh", "upscale" or "snotty". Either way, according to M-W, we're both wrong:

Pronunciation: 'swi-shE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): swish·i·er; -est
1 : producing a swishing sound
2 usually disparaging : characterized by effeminate behavior

BTW, you know of any scarves that go with the Carharrt Duck Brown? The rustic brown just doesn't work well on me.

 

[Jean-Pierre Skier]

I think the only swishy, ski-only hills left are Mad River, Deer Valley, Taos and Alta. What about the Yellowstone Club? Now if you want swishy. . . The November issue of Skiing has a classic story about that place.

Having ridden sideways for 14 years until switching back to skis last year (bumps are so much more fun on skis), I have to admit that the first places I steered my two skis were Mad River and Alta. And YES, they were that good. Kickstand, be bitter. Be very, very bitter. I was peeved that I had wasted 14 years of life not being able to get to these hills. :angry:

I have to admit, I like the festive atmosphere of a McMountain Resort (i.e. Killington access road vs. absolutely nothing at Jay Peak).

And I definitely appreciate all the money the Corporations pour into snow making during the early season for the flatlanders heading up here for Thanksgiving weekend. I mean, when's MRG going to open? I've already got 4 days at Killington/Mt. Snow under my belt.

That being said, there's nothing like the atmosphere/vibe at Jay or Mad River or Altaaaaahhhhhh :lol:

 

[RossiSkier]

I wish Killington were more of a McMountain 'cause their cheeseburgers McSuck.

 

[Big Game]

BTW, you know of any scarves that go with the Carharrt Duck Brown? The rustic brown just doesn't work well on me.

Hmm. Well isn't your colorist is working hard on your problem? If not, you may want to consider finding someone new. Yes, I know it can be difficult "breaking up" after all of the history you shared, but sometimes you have to know when its time to let go.

I'm no pro, and without taking a look at your facial chromo-scope, perhaps I could suggest that you're looking at this all wrong. Maybe go with an entirely different accessory. Like a beret?