Agreed. And I would like to add that what he/she said is nothing to get worked up over. The badass hardcores in here ain't lookin for what that post is selling anyway. :razz:
Bingo
(not to say you're not hardcore Newdaddy.
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Agreed. And I would like to add that what he/she said is nothing to get worked up over. The badass hardcores in here ain't lookin for what that post is selling anyway. :razz:
Harshness! Please pardon my passion for Okemo (yes, I am a resort representative and didn't realize I needed some identifying badge - I'm new here). I certainly didn't mean to create such a stir. And I'm sorry if anyone mistook my heartfelt enthusiasm for a two-by-four-between-the-eyes sales pitch.
Thanks for all the valuable insights and suggestions. We thought we had it all figured out by narrowing it down to Okemo and Loon, after years of research, visits, and elimination. But it looks like we should look into K'ton as well. I think we may start with a seasonal rental with an option to buy in even after we decide on the location, to see if the mountain doesn't get old too quickly. I'll keep you guys posted.
I'm going out on a limb here and assume your child/children are/is pretty young...Lets be real, kids would love either of these mountains! When I was a kid I skied at Whaleback and was perfectly happy - Okemo or Loon would have been that much better... If I had this particular "problem", I would choose Loon. It's an hour closer, and that's a big deal. However, I think more importantly if you will use this place in the summer, the white mountains have more stuff to do with a young family. We love to bring our 3 and 5 year olds to Santa's Village and Story Land - and there are a ton of other options within striking distance. Also, if you intend to rent it out at all, Lincoln is an attractive destination year round.
Harshness! Please pardon my passion for Okemo (yes, I am a resort representative and didn't realize I needed some identifying badge - I'm new here). I certainly didn't mean to create such a stir. And I'm sorry if anyone mistook my heartfelt enthusiasm for a two-by-four-between-the-eyes sales pitch.
You don't think that post from Okemo was a little over the top? They haven't even requested an official Industry Insider badge. I don't think I've ever seen any mountain rep delivery a sales pitch post quite that over the top. Personal feelings aside, from a business perspective, that is a textbook case of what NOT to do with social media.
But Loon is closer to Woodstock Inn and Brewery than Okemo is to Long Trail... :beer:
But Loon is closer to Woodstock Inn and Brewery than Okemo is to Long Trail... :beer:
But distance needs to be pro-rated. Long Trail brewery is significantly better than Woodstock. (speaking as someone who loves the Woodstock Brewery and goes there a LOT).
But distance needs to be pro-rated. Long Trail brewery is significantly better than Woodstock. (speaking as someone who loves the Woodstock Brewery and goes there a LOT).
I like long trail beer better than Woodstock but their brewpub is completely overrated. It closes at 7 PM. What's up with that?
Yup, Long Trail beer is much better than Woodstock's. And while it's true the LT pub is stripped down and closes too early, the renovated Woodstock is more like a theme park now. (again, speaking as someone who still spends a lot of time there and drinks a LLLLLLOOOOTTTTT of their beer)