So which will it be for you this season??? Given the rate increases outlined in the "Snowshoe Update" post, is anyone else having to search out alternatives for this year???
For those that know me, you know I have a history and dedication to Snowshoe, but I feel like the big wigs at Snowshoe are trying to steer the program astray. I continue to give props to Trevyn, Brad, and crew......they continue to put a positive spin on things, continue to remain focused, and continue to put in 110% of effort and dedication. However, it just seems like they are being tossed to the angry mob to answer for a decision that clearly came from senior management.
That said, is anyone else considering riding more often at places like the Wisp this year? I was impressed with their initial efforts last year and early indications lead me to believe it will only be better this season. Daily and weekend rates are much more affordable, not to mention their race fees. The place has a lot of potential, a equally enthusiastic staff, and is much easier to get to from DC area.......not to mention a real town, nightlife, and lake for post-ride activities. They've come a long way and realize they've got a ways to go still, but is anyone else feeling the good vibe about Wisp besides me????
Not to turn this into a slanderous post, cause I am not questioning anyones commitment...especially Trevyn or Brad, but I can't see myself continuing to back a program that is attempting to capitalize on the southeast/mid atlantic dh crowd. I dropped nearly $300 a weekend to ride at Snowshoe last year (travel, race fees, lodging, food, beer, etc) and it's looking to escalate to well over $500 a weekend if all indications are correct from the "update" post. I will continue to make trips to Snowshoe to visit old friends, ride some of what I helped create, and reminisce about the old days of dh.........but those trips will become fewer and fewer if the rate hike sticks.
Thoughts, opinions, ideas, any other updates from Snowshoe???
For those that know me, you know I have a history and dedication to Snowshoe, but I feel like the big wigs at Snowshoe are trying to steer the program astray. I continue to give props to Trevyn, Brad, and crew......they continue to put a positive spin on things, continue to remain focused, and continue to put in 110% of effort and dedication. However, it just seems like they are being tossed to the angry mob to answer for a decision that clearly came from senior management.
That said, is anyone else considering riding more often at places like the Wisp this year? I was impressed with their initial efforts last year and early indications lead me to believe it will only be better this season. Daily and weekend rates are much more affordable, not to mention their race fees. The place has a lot of potential, a equally enthusiastic staff, and is much easier to get to from DC area.......not to mention a real town, nightlife, and lake for post-ride activities. They've come a long way and realize they've got a ways to go still, but is anyone else feeling the good vibe about Wisp besides me????
Not to turn this into a slanderous post, cause I am not questioning anyones commitment...especially Trevyn or Brad, but I can't see myself continuing to back a program that is attempting to capitalize on the southeast/mid atlantic dh crowd. I dropped nearly $300 a weekend to ride at Snowshoe last year (travel, race fees, lodging, food, beer, etc) and it's looking to escalate to well over $500 a weekend if all indications are correct from the "update" post. I will continue to make trips to Snowshoe to visit old friends, ride some of what I helped create, and reminisce about the old days of dh.........but those trips will become fewer and fewer if the rate hike sticks.
Thoughts, opinions, ideas, any other updates from Snowshoe???