Skison 19/20

[skiincy]

Did you all see that there's a lawsuit for Vail/Epic refusing a refund. I see both sides but it'll be interesting to see how it shakes out.

https://www.law360.com/classaction/articles/1263013/vail-resorts-sued-over-ski-fees-during-covid-19

 

Well, today, Ikon sent an email and shifted their marketing campaigns. I get it. Everyone is hyper communicating but I wish they thought through the communication. 

• There's no email personalization like a  simple name or greeting in the line. 
• Would be cool to have personalization tied to my ski stats and worked it into the email copy. 
• There's no link to sign up or to be reminded in the future. 
• There's no FAQ linked to it. For examples,
  • Pass insurance won't cover COVID-19 closures so they don't address what they would do if there's no season. They really only mention a payment plan. 
  • Would they offer the discount to people who already paid for their pass? 

There's so many unknowns, I get it. But, I wish these blanket emails were crafty more thoughtfully. Here's the copy for anyone interested. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I would have been going to Colorado today.  I still have hope to go in June or so.  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

4 minutes ago, skiincy said:

Did you all see that there's a lawsuit for Vail/Epic refusing a refund. I see both sides but it'll be interesting to see how it shakes out.

https://www.law360.com/classaction/articles/1263013/vail-resorts-sued-over-ski-fees-during-covid-19

 

Well, today, Ikon sent an email and shifted their marketing campaigns. I get it. Everyone is hyper communicating but I wish they thought through the communication. 

• There's no email personalization like a  simple name or greeting in the line. 
• Would be cool to have personalization tied to my ski stats and worked it into the email copy. 
• There's no link to sign up or to be reminded in the future. 
• There's no FAQ linked to it. For examples,
  • Pass insurance won't cover COVID-19 closures so they don't address what they would do if there's no season. They really only mention a payment plan. 
  • Would they offer the discount to people who already paid for their pass? 

There's so many unknowns, I get it. But, I wish these blanket emails were crafty more thoughtfully. Here's the copy for anyone interested. 

I saw about Ikon that’s great stuff..

[saltyant]

29 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

I would have been going to Colorado today.  I still have hope to go in June or so.  

Skiing in June? Or hiking or other outdoor activity?

[RidgeRacer]

49 minutes ago, skiincy said:

Did you all see that there's a lawsuit for Vail/Epic refusing a refund. I see both sides but it'll be interesting to see how it shakes out.
https://www.law360.com/classaction/articles/1263013/vail-resorts-sued-over-ski-fees-during-covid-19
 

 

@mute1080?

Edited April 14, 2020 by RidgeRacer

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

1 hour ago, saltyant said:

Skiing in June? Or hiking or other outdoor activity?

Abasin is typically open into July.  Only thing is it would be crowded and limited terrain. If they could be open in early June would be radical.  Check out the webcams. 

 

I have Southwest Airlines bucks.  

 

https://www.arapahoebasin.com/snow-conditions/web-cams/

[Barb]

They keep saying they will open if at all possible. It would be, I believe, a total shitshow.  Being the only place open and people jonesing to ski. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

1 hour ago, Barb said:

They keep saying they will open if at all possible. It would be, I believe, a total shitshow.  Being the only place open and people jonesing to ski. 

Hopefully they’re open weekdays.  Abasin just doesn’t have a lot of lift capacity. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Ikon is now giving nurses the college rate on their pass.  

[mute1080]

 
[mention=13078]mute1080[/mention]?

They sent an email on 3/17/20 about closing everything and getting refunds. I filled it out but haven’t heard anything since.

[toast21602]

Blue Mountain SP update regarding payment plans for passes:

https://www.skibluemt.com/winter-sports/tickets/season-pass/?fbclid=IwAR1XHQs8JV6PH0Kq7yBIB2u1d2IPf3xHcTZsCbw6lTnZOnEtoOdWsnkwuqw

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

31 minutes ago, toast21602 said:

Blue Mountain SP update regarding payment plans for passes:

https://www.skibluemt.com/winter-sports/tickets/season-pass/?fbclid=IwAR1XHQs8JV6PH0Kq7yBIB2u1d2IPf3xHcTZsCbw6lTnZOnEtoOdWsnkwuqw

Season pass sales must be low.  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

There is still Hope!!!

 

https://therooster.com/blog/a-basin-is-determined-to-reopen-before-summer-i-can-tell-you-with-absolute-certainty-that-there-is-still-a-lot-of-time-says-coo?fbclid=IwAR3ol0_aLZ1ldCTnXGXYOEtFP0KPOfgI4olXYLa8tUnPQ90TWm-h_h4VIGg

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Today would have been my second ski day in Colorado falalalala..

[Schif]

4 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Today would have been my second ski day in Colorado falalalala..

I would have been flying out. This is not helping. Also why is it cold again? 

[RidgeRacer]

I would have been flying out. This is not helping. Also why is it cold again? 

Yup. I'm ready for warm weather if I'm not skiing. We should be good after this weekend.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

28 minutes ago, Schif said:

I would have been flying out. This is not helping. Also why is it cold again? 

It’s April a time of transition for the weather.  Could be some accumulating snow tomorrow evening in the poconos m

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Mediocre amateur does not disappoint with the content. 

 

 

[Barb]

I recently discovered mediocre amateur! Love their stuff.


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[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

And more new content from Cody Townsend!!!

 

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

9 minutes ago, Barb said:

I recently discovered mediocre amateur! Love their stuff.


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I really liked their hiking in Europe from a few months back.  

[AtomicSkier]

I like how he called around local hospitals to make sure they had room for Christof 😂

[Schif]

14 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

And more new content from Cody Townsend!!!

 

 

Not sure how much additional content there will be for a while. Just saw last night that the project is paused

[AtomicSkier]

6 minutes ago, Schif said:

Not sure how much additional content there will be for a while. Just saw last night that the project is paused

Well start watching Mediocre Amateur...tons of content to keep you occupied for awhile.  I think I actually prefer MA...they're normal guys who are truly mediocre amateurs.

[toast21602]

8 minutes ago, AtomicSkier said:

Well start watching Mediocre Amateur...tons of content to keep you occupied for awhile.  I think I actually prefer MA...they're normal guys who are truly mediocre amateurs.

I wonder how they come up with their name?