Ski Mag rankings

[win]

The Ski Mag rankings are out!

[bill-now]

For some reason I don't think SB dropped in the ratings.

[BushMogulMaster]

For some reason I don't think SB dropped in the ratings.

1. Mont Tremblant
2. Stowe, Vt.
3. Sugarbush, Vt.
4. Sugarloaf, Maine
5. Whiteface, N.Y.
6. Sunday River, Maine
7. Smugglers Notch, Vt.
8. Okemo, Vt.
9. Holiday Valley, N.Y.
10. Seven Springs, Pa.

[Tin Woodsman]

For some reason I don't think SB dropped in the ratings.

1. Mont Tremblant
2. Stowe, Vt.
3. Sugarbush, Vt.
4. Sugarloaf, Maine
5. Whiteface, N.Y.
6. Sunday River, Maine
7. Smugglers Notch, Vt.
8. Okemo, Vt.
9. Holiday Valley, N.Y.
10. Seven Springs, Pa.

A mixed blessing to be sure. Obviously, it's a tremendous validation of the hard work Win and co have put into the hill over the last 5-6 years and it will almost certainly result in a benefit to the bottom line. Alas, it will likely be at the expense of more crowded trails and more competition for snow. Very much a double-edged sword, form a skier's perspective at least.

[bill-now]

So, is Killington still in business?

[Lostone]

So, is Killington still in business?

Their total customer elimination program is doing very well.

[summitchallenger]

Interesting that Jay Peak and MRG did not make it either. I see that tiny Holiday Valley made its appearance...that is a complete joke and reflects that the poll is skewed by skier/rider volume rather than focusing on quality.

[telepow]

congratulations Win-


(we're still better than the top 2)

http://news.alpinezone.com/36147/

[HowieT2]

Interesting that Jay Peak and MRG did not make it either. I see that tiny Holiday Valley made its appearance...that is a complete joke and reflects that the poll is skewed by skier/rider volume rather than focusing on quality.

The survey may be a joke but not for that reason. If it was where is Killington, Stratton, Mt. Snow etc.

[chuck]

Wonder if Stowe will go up on the block, seeing as it is owned by AIG, and they seem to be a bit short on cash......

[WWF-VT]

Kudos to Win and team for moving up in the annual rankings. #3 Overall and #2 in overall guest satisfaction.

[Lostone]

Wonder if Stowe will go up on the block, seeing as it is owned by AIG,

Thread already started, in the Misc room.

[win]

Don't fret too much, Tin. Getting skier visits back to where they once were will keep us profitable and able to keep getting better every year! Tell your buddies there are more than 40 days to the season (that's when the vast majority of people ski and ride) Mid week here is a special time! There is also plenty of space on the Hill in the Spring when we have some of the best skiing and riding!

[Tin Woodsman]

Don't fret too much, Tin. Getting skier visits back to where they once were will keep us profitable and able to keep getting better every year! Tell your buddies there are more than 40 days to the season (that's when the vast majority of people ski and ride) Mid week here is a special time! There is also plenty of space on the Hill in the Spring when we have some of the best skiing and riding!

No fretting here. Truth be told, I think the state of the economy and gas prices are likely to more than cancel out any benefit from this ranking. Regardless, I certainly realize that this is necessary for the long-term health of Sugarbush, and is ultimately necessary if we are to eventually complete the crown on Mt. Ellen by building Upper Inverness.