The "Sugarbush Thread"

[Lotso]

Nothing but rain so far in the Valley, with some flakes mixed in. Dusting on the mt

Radar shows a big wraparound so this is still in flux

 

[mikec142]

As posted in the Alterra Sucks thread, another marketing mis-step IMHO. It would have been better not to have responded.

If that picture showed more, it would show my responses. While I tend to agree with you that SB should just not respond, there are a decent handful of folks who are just plain insufferable jerks. He had it coming. And you could argue (weak argument) that the response was just trying to be helpful.

She seems to have deleted her post, but one person demanded to know who was doing the social media response for Sugarbush because she didn't approve of the response. I literally laughed out loud and wrote back that it's Tom from accounting.

 

[cdskier]

If that picture showed more, it would show my responses. While I tend to agree with you that SB should just not respond, there are a decent handful of folks who are just plain insufferable jerks. He had it coming. And you could argue (weak argument) that the response was just trying to be helpful.

She seems to have deleted her post, but one person demanded to know who was doing the social media response for Sugarbush because she didn't approve of the response. I literally laughed out loud and wrote back that it's Tom from accounting.

I don't have a problem with Bob's post. It may be a bit sarcastic, but overall it isn't wrong. If it was wrong, there wouldn't have been all the people even on this forum that were caught off-guard with the full details of the plans. On the other hand there are people in that post blindly defending Sugarbush as if they communicated this flawlessly. I have more issues with those people and find them much more obnoxious.

FWIW...the post you're referring to and your responses are still there. You might not have "all comments" selected on the FB post though. "Most relevant" hides them. I did get a chuckle out of the Tom from accounting comment this morning along with the person that thought you were serious.

 

[mikec142]

I don't have a problem with Bob's post. It may be a bit sarcastic, but overall it isn't wrong. If it was wrong, there wouldn't have been all the people even on this forum that were caught off-guard with the full details of the plans. On the other hand there are people in that post blindly defending Sugarbush as if they communicated this flawlessly. I have more issues with those people and find them much more obnoxious.

FWIW...the post you're referring to and your responses are still there. You might not have "all comments" selected on the FB post though. "Most relevant" hides them. I did get a chuckle out of the Tom from accounting comment this morning along with the person that thought you were serious.

Sure. I agree with that. However, Bob (and others) can’t seem to let it go and have been gleefully attacking every single social media post made. It comes off very much like Karen asking to speak to the manager.

 

[SteezyRob]

From Josh's report: Mountains: Some wet snow early, more powder Thursday, Friday and into early Saturday with 27-54 inches.

No way we get anywhere close to those amounts!

54 LOL!! Mad river is about to go crazy!!

 

[SteezyRob]

One of our infamous social media skiing "influencers" has already stated he wants to hike back up there if they get snow this weekend...

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saw this guy a few times early season and his jacket is covered in shit stains or something it's disgusting.

 

[SteezyRob]

someone here mentioned buying an HG chair... they said they will be selling them soon so watch their socials.

 

[Hawk]

Sure. I agree with that. However, Bob (and others) can’t seem to let it go and have been gleefully attacking every single social media post made. It comes off very much like Karen asking to speak to the manager.

I know a bunch of those people including Bob. They are all 20+ year sugarbush skiers and Bob is 40+. I know there are people on both sides but you would have to understand were some of these guys are coming from to fully understand their position. Their discord with Sugarbush runs much deeper than just this episode. It runs back to the cuts that were done during and afte covid. I am not going to judge them. I see both sides.

 

[Hawk]

someone here mentioned buying an HG chair... they said they will be selling them soon so watch their socials.

I saw that also but I did not see the price and where to purchase them. I already own a Valley house double chair that I paid $250 for. it is classic with wood slats. I restored the chair, installed all new stainless carriage bolts, sanded the wood slats and painted them vermont Green. Being original I feel that it is more nostalgic for me. The metal triple with the metal frame seats and pads would not be the same. Just my take. Wondering what they will charge. Last time the proceeds went to charity.

 

[Smellytele]

Strange how people will defend people they know and when others they don’t know do the same thing they don’t…

Well I guess it isn’t really.

 

[Hawk]

If you are refering to my post, I guess I must clarify. Trailboss used Bobs Post so I was taking about that to give it context but I defend the opinions of both sides. I think the timing is shitty but they have to shut things down to get the lift demo done by the time the plovers nest. I am sure you are like me and will use the IKON Benefit to go to Killington or else were this weekend and then be at Sugarbush on Monday for the Grift party and the eclipse.

 

[Lotso]

Pretty healthy 6-8" in the Valley so far. Dense stuff, so snowboards and fat skis will be a hoot.

 

[Hawk]

MRG has 10" my friend up there just sent me a pic

 

[Lotso]

Power out at MRG. No SIngle or Double due to wind as well.

Check before you head up

 

[Hawk]

I know. He sent me a picture of his deck and told me about the power. I am not up there today anyway.

 

[hovercraft]

Super Bravo down again but SB doesn’t have lift problems

 

[Hawk]

For a Stowe skier you sure do pay a lot of attention to Sugarbush.

 

[mikec142]

I know a bunch of those people including Bob. They are all 20+ year sugarbush skiers and Bob is 40+. I know there are people on both sides but you would have to understand were some of these guys are coming from to fully understand their position. Their discord with Sugarbush runs much deeper than just this episode. It runs back to the cuts that were done during and afte covid. I am not going to judge them. I see both sides.

Hawk, I appreciate the response and I completely get it. What I write below is most certainly not directed at you.

At what point does someone move on though? How many days/years does it take to get over it? I'm sure Bob's a lovely guy who I'd enjoy having a beer with. However, his childish fixation with trolling Sugarbush's social media is just that...childish. It's not just him. There's a whole slew of folks who became construction engineers, ski area operators, logistics experts, etc. in the past week.

Life is meant to be enjoyed. If those 20-40+ year Sugarbush skiers are so unhappy that they can't help but complain about it on social media, I highly encourage them to go somewhere else and be happy. I hear that Epic resorts have zero issues.

Sugarbush's faux pas' have been analyzed in detail. They aren't perfect. Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes or at least communicate the reasoning behind certain decisions better in the future.

 

[mikec142]

I saw that also but I did not see the price and where to purchase them. I already own a Valley house double chair that I paid $250 for. it is classic with wood slats. I restored the chair, installed all new stainless carriage bolts, sanded the wood slats and painted them vermont Green. Being original I feel that it is more nostalgic for me. The metal triple with the metal frame seats and pads would not be the same. Just my take. Wondering what they will charge. Last time the proceeds went to charity.
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This is really cool and well done. I completely agree...the metal with padded seat doesn't have the same vibe. When I told my wife about Heaven's Gate being replaced and SB selling chairs she asked if I wanted one. My response was...where am I going to put it and how am I going to get it to NJ?

 

[Cheetah440]

If you are refering to my post, I guess I must clarify. Trailboss used Bobs Post so I was taking about that to give it context but I defend the opinions of both sides. I think the timing is shitty but they have to shut things down to get the lift demo done by the time the plovers nest. I am sure you are like me and will use the IKON Benefit to go to Killington or else were this weekend and then be at Sugarbush on Monday for the Grift party and the eclipse.

Plovers. I still can’t believe it’s because of plovers. And on that note, if you go to Kmart this weekend you’re going to miss pride weekend!!!!

I just can’t anymore with all of it.