Let me start by stating that we all know (OK, at least most of us...) that I'm an addict. I really wanted to ski. Warm temps, blue sky, nice snow... I really wanted to ski.
That said, I understand what they did, and agree it was probably the best, for the long term. It is best that those who pay for tickets got what was best out of very limited terrain.
Most of the volunteers will get in their time on the snow. If we'd all gone out there, I really doubt we'd still be open, and that we'd made it thru Sunday. I think we would have at least doubled the amount of people on the mountain, and it couldn't have handled it.
Hopefully there will be enough of those days where we have to make our way thru deep powder, where we can feel the wait was worth it.
And for the record, I was out there on Saturday, and know the ALC was working their training such that when the lines started to build, they switched to non-trail training.
All that said, I appreciate your comment, as I know it was felt by many.
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