As much as I dislike the idea of Okemo, you have to give them credit. They turned the place around and are quite successful...it is the kind of skiing a majority of the market wants and is willing to spend money on. Is it what "we" here in AZ like? No.
As many know, three years ago I was a passholder at Cannon/Sunapee/Gunstock and I spent a good deal of time at Sunapee, as my ex was an intermediate cruiser. That season, 2005-2006, I felt as if the customer relations were great, the snowmaking and grooming were excellent, and the facilities at Sunapee were above par. But these compensated for the crowding, blah terrain, lack of challenge, and the overall "snobby" and pretentious atmosphere that seemed to pervade everything. Maybe that is because of the clientele...I don't know...what I do know is that when 2006-2007, with my ex no longer in school, pass rates were too high and we went to K-Mart. I was much happier. We voted with our dollars I guess.
My places are Burke and Sugarbush...for similar and different reasons. SB has the variety, value, and now the facilities. Plus, when I ride the lifts, I find more kindred spirits rather than folks who want to wow me with their new skis or high tech skiwear :roll: Oh yeah, and did I say that Win is the man???
He gives us what we want.
