skidude Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 Hmmm one trail, too bad it will be jammed with people, or as ski says, NYC scum They are opening on sat Quote
Ski Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 Picture a slope a little wider and steeper than Marjie's or Razor's Edge. Then put 800 Aholes on it. Sure, 10 of them will be just swell people--- the June's and DMC's of the world, for those that know them. But the other 790 people that will be on Hellgate are absolute scum. And when I party, the last thing I want to do is end up in stupid fist fights. But the Hunter scum line up in gauntlets to the women's room at the bar we used to go to and would grab the butt of ever girl on the way by. Same on the dance floor. We used to club a lot...five or six nights a week when we were near Philly. Hunter nightlife is where all the sleezeballs that wouldn't be allowed past the bouncers at our old clubs have free reign. In other words, I hate everything about that place. Uh, great snowmaking, though. Quote
skidude Posted November 11, 2004 Author Report Posted November 11, 2004 Haha, hence why the topic is NOT for ski99 But that trail does get mad packed, and cr@ppy really early. Anyway, they do have good snowmaking Quote
Ski Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 We used to stay across the highway at what had been an upscale hotel in the 50's with a fake cave swimming pool in the basement. You had an amazing view of what all those tower guns could do. All ski areas in the NE should make snow like Hunta. Quote
poconoceancity Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 Picture a slope a little wider and steeper than Marjie's or Razor's Edge. Then put 800 Aholes on it. Sure, 10 of them will be just swell people--- the June's and DMC's of the world, for those that know them. But the other 790 people that will be on Hellgate are absolute scum. And when I party, the last thing I want to do is end up in stupid fist fights. But the Hunter scum line up in gauntlets to the women's room at the bar we used to go to and would grab the butt of ever girl on the way by. Same on the dance floor. We used to club a lot...five or six nights a week when we were near Philly. Hunter nightlife is where all the sleezeballs that wouldn't be allowed past the bouncers at our old clubs have free reign. In other words, I hate everything about that place. Uh, great snowmaking, though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> SKI999, You mentioned June. Does she have a condo near the tubing area at CB? Quote
sibhusky Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 snip the June's and DMC's of the world, snip June as in Shelley's friend? If so, tell her I said Hi. Quote
Ski Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 June that worked in Hunter's marketing department back when I did my Instructor Training Course renewal at Hunter. Not a PA person that I recall. There are some cool locals, but any good things are blown away by the countless idiots. If you doubt me, just go stand at the top of Hellgate on any Saturday. It would be great Warren Miller footage. I know Skimom has had some good deals and experiences there, but I cringe when I hear she and the little 'Dude are headed that way. Quote
poconoceancity Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 (edited) June as in Shelley's friend? Edited November 11, 2004 by poconoceancity Quote
skimom Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 If no one objects, I'll send Huntah's June this link. Then she can surface here, if she wants. Quote
skimom Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 Maybe DMC will join her too. He hasn't surfaced here yet...it's only a matter of time before he signs on to check it out. I don't know June, but DMC is one of my favorites -> he's a Skidudeski fan. Quote
sibhusky Posted November 12, 2004 Report Posted November 12, 2004 Sib, Do you know June and Shelley? They have a condo near the tubing park at CB. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, I know both of them and I knew a bunch of that gang stayed down there. Quote
poconoceancity Posted November 12, 2004 Report Posted November 12, 2004 Yes, I know both of them and I knew a bunch of that gang stayed down there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shelley was my middle school Phys. Ed teacher and years later I student tought in the same school with her. I now see her from time to time around South Jersey and also in the Poconos. She has been a Diehard skier at CB for more than 25 years. Next time I see her I'll tell her you said hi. Quote
sibhusky Posted November 14, 2004 Report Posted November 14, 2004 Shelley was my middle school Phys. Ed teacher and years later I student tought in the same school with her. I now see her from time to time around South Jersey and also in the Poconos. She has been a Diehard skier at CB for more than 25 years. Next time I see her I'll tell her you said hi. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Better tell her "the lady with the bell who moved out west" or she'll never know who you're talking about. Quote
poconoceancity Posted November 14, 2004 Report Posted November 14, 2004 Better tell her "the lady with the bell who moved out west" or she'll never know who you're talking about. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll tell her "the lady with the bell who moved out west", said hi. Quote
Dixie Chicken Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 Sure, 10 of them will be just swell people--- the June's and DMC's of the world, Greetings, all. Tis I, June from Hunter. I got several PM's through the HM MB (Hunter Mtn. Message Board) that I was famous on this board. I don't know about that, but it's wonderful to know that some of you think I'm swell. I left Hunter in Jan. 03, but still stay in very close contact with the very special people, DMC's, etc. that I was privileged to get to know while I was there. To say Hunter has great snowmaking is an understatement. I know snowmaking, after 25 years in the business, and their snowmaking is un-freakin'-believeable, when they crank it. The mountain itself is better-than-average - and if you get to know the very special people there, you get to explore the very special stuff at Hunter that only they know about. Have a good one, ya'll - whoever you are! June "A ray of sunshine in otherwise flat conditions." Quote
skimom Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 (edited) Welcome June, glad to see you made it over. Stop back anytime...we need more X chromosomes around here. Edited November 18, 2004 by skimom Quote
AtomicSkier Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 Welcome June, glad to see you made it over. Stop back anytime...we need more X chromosomes around here. haha glad to have you here! You said you left hunter, where did ya go? Quote
Dixie Chicken Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 haha glad to have you here! You said you left hunter, where did ya go? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there, Atomic Skier! I left the ski industry -- and 50 years of living in the mountains -- for the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City to be exact, and now earn a paycheck from Harrah's, as a Special Events coordinator. Stuff for high rollers - like Blackjack Tournaments, New Year's Eve Gala, etc. Cool, huh? Quote
skidude Posted November 18, 2004 Author Report Posted November 18, 2004 (edited) I would have to say not as cool as skiing But I guess you are making a better pay check now. Edited November 18, 2004 by skidude Quote
ThinkSnow Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 Hi there, Atomic Skier! I left the ski industry -- and 50 years of living in the mountains -- for the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City to be exact, and now earn a paycheck from Harrah's, as a Special Events coordinator. Stuff for high rollers - like Blackjack Tournaments, New Year's Eve Gala, etc. Cool, huh? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ahh, welcome Dixie, that sounds very cool.... How 'bout comp rooms for the PASR crew Sounds like fun, but I'd be interested to know if most of the "high rollers" are happy, or a-holes. Quote
Dixie Chicken Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 Ahh, welcome Dixie, that sounds very cool.... How 'bout comp rooms for the PASR crew Sounds like fun, but I'd be interested to know if most of the "high rollers" are happy, or a-holes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOLOLOL - I don't even get comp rooms. Half off at any other property we own (which is 53 world wide now that we bought Caesar's Entertainment), but nada here. I cannot even gamble at Harrah's. As to your question about high rollers - they are people, and people are people no matter what yer talking about. Some are very, very cool. Others - not so cool. This business is not boring, I can tell you that, fer sure! To answer skidude - if you know the ski business, you know that the people who WORK in it do not get to ski as much as you think they do. I've done more skiing since I left than when I was at Hunter. Granted, I did some skiing in primo conditions when all I did was walk outside my office door - literally - but as for sheer vertical feet, there was no time with a 7 day a week job, and with Hunter's long season, not much time to catch good conditions at other places early or late season. I'm also making LESS money, but MUCH better bennies, and a WHOLE lot less stress, and a TON of less hours. Which means I'm aging at a much slower rate now. Quote
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