sibhusky Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Just saw that on the CB site, maybe someone mentioned it elsewhere. Naturally, I immediately wished that was where Doug and Atomic skied..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 more wars Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Just saw that on the CB site, maybe someone mentioned it elsewhere. Naturally, I immediately wished that was where Doug and Atomic skied..... I'm starting to see what people are complaining about with Camelback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I'm starting to see what people are complaining about with Camelback. Trust me when I tell you that the upper management is not concerned about the core skiing community who call CB home. They think that they do more than enough for the ski team for example. Their focus is on the family weekend ticket and getting Camelbeach open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setagehtta Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I feel bad for anyone who bought that March season pass thing. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Go to boulder. They are still open and the conditions are excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I feel bad for anyone who bought that March season pass thing. Ouch. They probably didn't sell any, sort of like that upgraded thing they had at the beginning of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Go to boulder. They are still open and the conditions are excellent!! Come to think of it, don't....that way the snow stays fresh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I'm starting to see what people are complaining about with Camelback. Trust me when I tell you that the upper management is not concerned about the core skiing community who call CB home. They think that they do more than enough for the ski team for example. Their focus is on the family weekend ticket and getting Camelbeach open. The Camelback ship is sinking fast. They wonder why people get so pissed off at them. from where i stand, its already sunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 That's why I stick with JFBB. Bigger isn't always better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I can't believe cb didn't even do a discounted ticket thing. Everywhere else has had a discount, and blue has the spring fling. cb is still at full price. This is why they did not recieve my business over spring break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 More snow for me this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I can't believe cb didn't even do a discounted ticket thing. Everywhere else has had a discount, and blue has the spring fling. cb is still at full price. This is why they did not recieve my business over spring break. haha we didnt even start spring break yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 More like summer break with this weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineSki Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 wow thats weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kragan Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Because of reasons posted above, and more, I believe that next season my bro and I are going to be hitting up Blue instead of Camelback. We both liked Blue more anyway, but we liked the Camelcard discount at Camelback, however, I don't think that will be enough to get our business back for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setagehtta Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) Let's all remember that CB is not open to lose money. It's a business. If Blue is operating at a loss than that's their problem. CB may be angering hardcore skiiers/riders, but you can't fault them for closing after 3 days of record high temps and rain...not to mention it's mid-march. Edited March 15, 2006 by setagehtta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Let's all remember that CB is not open to lose money. It's a business. If Blue is operating at a loss than that's their problem. CB may be angering hardcore skiiers/riders, but you can't fault them for closing after 3 days of record high temps and rain...not to mention it's mid-march. Ok.. then explain why they weren't open on 12/10 with tons of coverage. We had to shovel out the door to the ski team room. Blue was open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Camelback doesn't have to worry about money, since they have the waterslides in the summer. Also, I would imagine that it is cheaper to run the waterpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 more wars Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Camelback doesn't have to worry about money, since they have the waterslides in the summer. Also, I would imagine that it is cheaper to run the waterpark. I wouldn't say that... actually, I've heard it's like 10 grand to even fire up the compressor to blow snow, so it might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Ok.. then explain why they weren't open on 12/10 with tons of coverage. We had to shovel out the door to the ski team room. Blue was open. Also how they were trying to sell tickets to ride through March for $123, what a great deal I hope no-one turns up for their "spring fling" Maybe they should change the pond skim to a "snow skim" where you run down the bare slope and throw yourself at the last remaining patch of snow that they blew some time in early february. I'm a loyal CB local and season pass holder (along with 2 children), I'm going to Okemo this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 They could do something as simple as the Laurel lift next to the condos for a reduced park ticket. What the big deal - they have tons of year around staff, they just don't have any desire to keep anyone happy. I wonder how the once or twice a year weekenders rated thier experience this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Wow, you guys are tough. I see CB trying to change into a fun place. They improved their terrian parks, made Glen Lodge more enjoyable, are talking of a dedicated NASTAR run, added pond skimming, bought a mogul maker... They were melting fast last weekend and certainly can't make snow in this heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Wow, you guys are tough. I see CB trying to change into a fun place. They improved their terrian parks, made Glen Lodge more enjoyable, are talking of a dedicated NASTAR run, added pond skimming, bought a mogul maker... Ahhh - IMO - its just that they are the biggest ski area that opens the latest, closest the earliest, still has a crappy park, thinks they already do too much for the ski team, let's employees park in the best spots runs lights all night, will post billboards for alchohol but won't allow temporary event safety fencing with logos, the list is long. I dunno, I just feel as they don't care to really improve anything substantially because they don't have to. That sucks for us avid snow lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I don't agree, Pops. I think they are trying to improve, they just aren't doing everything at once. There were a million rumors about staying open late, and if the conditions were reasonable, I bet they would. We didn't hear those rumors previously. IDK about early opening, but I bet we'll start to see late closings. And, if the cold weather trend stays, we may see an effort this year. The old CB would be closed at the end of the passholders party. They are also improving race training - it seems like they had more gate training than previous years, and on a variety of trails. Ha, maybe you were away on all those days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I see they are now opening on Friday. It says that mid week vouchers can be used toward the purchase of a weekend pass. That's BS if they are charging the balance, since they closed mid week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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