Make Ski Season, We Season

I have just one request. Or rather, one singular theme of requests.

Let’s remember that skiing is an activity of goodness. Anyone on the mountain is blessed in some way or another. Whether you are working on it, vacationing on it, or retired on it, you could be far worse places. That’s why I think it’s time we take the gloves off and simply enjoy the mountains for all that they bring us.

Ski resort loyalists have a complex. The exact mentality varies, but far too often, it’s along the lines of “We are the best, and they are the worst.” Whether it’s all in good fun or dampens the pure goodness that is skiing, that’s up to you. I feel that we can all exist together and build each other up instead of tearing each other down.

Don’t get me wrong, I know there will always be comparisons to be made, and the ski nerds need something to debate. That’s fine. It is interesting to compare how the different resorts run, how many snow guns are online, how many acres are open, or how much snow they’re forecasted to get. For the price you pay (I’m talkin’ ski passes), that’s your right to do so. Where is my money really going? All I wish to question, however, is this: For one mountain to be great, does another have to be bad?

If you don’t like a ski resort, don’t go. If they wronged you, feel free to speak up. But for those who haven’t seen how things are going and want to make baseless claims, what if you didn’t? What if I said, “I love Sugarloaf - It’s my favorite place to ski,” and didn’t say, “It’s so much better than ____”?

All the resorts are making snow and doing their best to start the ski season strong. Let’s just be happy to have the luxury of knowing what skiing is and the joy that a quality resort can bring.

With love,

EJ