Tenney? Hello? Is this thing on?

[Jully]

Do you have any idea how low is low in terms of ticket prices?

 

[Tin]

Still more reasonable than the Balsams plan imo.

 

[dlague]

Do you have any idea how low is low in terms of ticket prices?

He is not really sure yet but he wants to do things like morning lift tickets, afternoon lift tickets, two hour lunch time lift tickets, after hours lift tickets in the spring and of course full day. He did mention possibly $40 but not set in stone. Also is interested in a significant night skiing operation and did talk about lighting concepts for the trails (another lengthy discussion that was interesting).

 

[ThinkSnow]

Still more reasonable than the Balsams plan imo.

Has anyone considered the history of both?

Balsams:
Hotel/Resort opened 1865 (just after Civil War)
Ski area opened 1966
Both closed 2011

Tenney:
Ski area opened 1935
Closed 1982-3, sold 1983-4
Closed 1989, mid-season
Reopened 1991, closed in 1993
Reopened 1996, closed 2001
Reopened 2002, closed 2006
Reopened 2007, closed 2010

 

[Tin]

Has anyone considered the history of both?

Tenney:
Ski area opened 1935
Closed 1982-3, sold 1983-4
Closed 1989, mid-season
Reopened 1991, closed in 1993
Reopened 1996, closed 2001
Reopened 2002, closed 2006
Reopened 2007, closed 2010

Essentially closed the first time because the owner didn't believe in snowmaking and they had a snowless winter. Then closed in 1989 after two years of horrible investments, the condo project, and court battles with lift manufacturers that led to the area operating only surface lifts for a season. The debt carried over for years so they couldn't invest in the place. So yes, it fell apart.

Then....let's invest in year round snow and not thirty year old lifts that could not pass inspection!
The mountain has been crushed by disastrous management decisions and investments.

 

[thetrailboss]

The latest:

http://www.wmur.com/escape-outside/engineering-a-new-era-at-tenney-mountain/34782630

 

[DoublePlanker]

No season passes.

 

[deadheadskier]

One question. What's with the "sir"? Has the man been knighted? If so, what for?

Definitely respect his approach to the mountain and communication so far.

 

[thetrailboss]

One question. What's with the "sir"? Has the man been knighted? If so, what for?

Definitely respect his approach to the mountain and communication so far.

He's a member of some order...can't remember what.


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[vermonter44]

I believe it's a group that advocates for veterans and people with disabilities. They focus in making things accessible for them. I believe that's what someone said earlier in this thread

 

[thetrailboss]

Knights of Malta

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sir-michael-bouchard/20/691/893


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[manhattanskier]

Fantastic, big time respect for this guy.


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[Bostonian]

In a facebook response, he did indicate that even though there will be no season passes - the mountain will offer "deep discounts" on lift tickets, upon showing passes from other mountains. Very excited to see what type of product they yield in the coming season.

 

[deadheadskier]

Knights of Malta

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sir-michael-bouchard/20/691/893


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That's a heckuva a resume. Not to discourage what he's doing, but it would seem to me that there would be far more lucrative and technically compelling ventures he could be pursuing. Kind of odd because I thought I've read he's not even a skier.

Who knows. Maybe he does turn the industry on end and develops new snowmaking techniques and technology at Tenney that can be a game changer.

Look forward to making it to Tenney for at least a day this season. Weekend powder day and I'm there. Low competition for tracks

 

[dlague]

That's a heckuva a resume. Not to discourage what he's doing, but it would seem to me that there would be far more lucrative and technically compelling ventures he could be pursuing. Kind of odd because I thought I've read he's not even a skier.

Who knows. Maybe he does turn the industry on end and develops new snowmaking techniques and technology at Tenney that can be a game changer.

Look forward to making it to Tenney for at least a day this season. Weekend powder day and I'm there. Low competition for tracks

He is not a skier. They are reopening Tenney to work on technology that might be able to improve operations. Kind of like a big experiment. I have spoken to him and they have a boatload of ideas. Great to talk to.

 

[Newpylong]

Can totally understand no season passes on year 1. It's a soft opening to feel the place out.

 

[thetrailboss]

Can totally understand no season passes on year 1. It's a soft opening to feel the place out.

It actually is brilliant. They know that the last crew burned a lot of season pass buyers by deciding not to open. They also know that they have stiff competition from the bigger resorts who have already sold passes. They need to win people back. Why not lure them with a crazy good deal and earn the business back?

 

[witch hobble]

Bump for stoke. Having a brewfest/grand opening on 10/3. Live music. Interested to see if any of their fb buzz translates into curious visitors. I'm reallly pulling for them!

 

[thetrailboss]

Bump for stoke. Having a brewfest/grand opening on 10/3. Live music. Interested to see if any of their fb buzz translates into curious visitors. I'm reallly pulling for them!

Their FB page has lots of interesting videos and pictures.


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[Not Sure]

Their FB page has lots of interesting videos and pictures.


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And they like flags too!