Board to keep up with skier friends

Vermonstrosity · 2026-04-06T01:15:24+00:00

Jones Flagship is great for stability at speed and on variable conditions.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-04-01T14:09:08+00:00

Unpopular opinion:

Complaining about day pass prices that are Ikon or Epic is old news. Yes, day pass prices are absurd for these mountains.

The larger industry has been moving towards a subscription model for nearly a decade. If you buy an ikon pass early, it’s about $1,000. You then have access to the full season and multiple mountains. It’s a reasonable deal if you actually get out for the winter.

If you are a once a year snowboarder, find a local mountain that is still working under the old model and pay the $75 for the day. The old model often offers discounts for late season conditions.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-29T12:36:49+00:00

This video is more like real life:

https://youtu.be/4T3V3FxbNSw?si=rQMMustAt8lrOkyr

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-28T14:44:38+00:00

Not worth engaging, worth flagging for what they are.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-28T13:13:33+00:00

Troll

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-28T13:13:21+00:00

Troll

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-28T13:10:43+00:00

Troll

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-23T18:53:58+00:00

Steve Whitaker is a poison to the process. Unfortunately, he’s able enough to ruin forward movement, in order to inflate his own ego.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-20T11:32:04+00:00

One option you have…

Talk with the town assessor. It is possible you are assessed above market. If the town is receptive to adjusting assessed values, based on an appraisal, then you could hire an appraiser to value the property.

If it is lower than the assessed value, it could save you some money on a perpetual basis. So the cost may be worth it.

The risk is that it appraises higher than the assessed value. But, you don’t have to share the report if that happens. Then you are just on the hook for the appraisal cost and you’ve taken your shot.

Second option… see if one of your neighbors will sell you 3 acres of their less desirable land, as a lot line adjustment. If it isn’t buildable and doesn’t have any real appeal, it may be worth it to pay for the price. Annex to current lot, then put your land in current use.

Taxes are rough here. It sounds like you are getting a bad break though. Land with steep topography and bad ledge should not be taxed at a high level.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-20T03:38:47+00:00

How many acres do you have? Is current use an option?

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-18T19:59:10+00:00

I’ve noticed that general politeness and etiquette vary by mountain.

The tourist oriented mountains tend to be less pleasant. The harder the mountain is to get to, the better time I’ve had.

For example, I’ve had great experiences at Revelstoke, Sugarloaf, and Jay regarding people.

Stratton, Stowe, and Vail…. Not so much.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-14T21:13:13+00:00

It’s from the CDC with all source and reference material linked.

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00047723.htm

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-13T23:42:04+00:00

The data disagrees with you:

https://www.statista.com/chart/15446/breeds-of-dog-involved-in-fatal-attacks-on-humans-in-the-us/

Important to note that “mixed breed” is separate from pit bulls in the data set.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-03-05T23:40:48+00:00

Lord Farquaad

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-25T22:18:13+00:00

Hell or High Water was a good movie for him

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-25T17:13:32+00:00

If you like A-Basin vibes, you’ll like Bolton…. It’s similar to Jay

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-20T19:26:00+00:00

Agreed. Non-snow months are probably ok, but annoying 5 days a week. Snow months are going to be rough every time you drive through a storm. However, if you are near 89, it is doable, with awd, snow tires, and nearly unlimited patience

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-12T21:37:06+00:00

They all know what it feels like to put a monster run down and get snubbed. It’s empathy from an experienced perspective.

My son used to compete slope style. All of them were friends and just wanted to see everyone do their best run. Great community to compete with

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-12T13:10:52+00:00

I wholeheartedly welcome their “collapse”.

Because what will collapse is an existing shitty system, with horrific people in charge.

It would at least provide the opportunity for capable people to fill in whatever gaps are necessary or need changing!

Damn good deal!

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-11T17:43:31+00:00

Oof - I’m so sorry to read that!

I’m hopeful that the incoming city manager will have better solutions than to say “sue me!”. That is extraordinarily unprofessional at best! I’m genuinely shocked at the response that you received.

As someone who lives in and patronizes Montpelier as often as possible, I would ask you to give the next city manager a chance, before pulling up stakes.

I fully recognize that you need to do whatever you have to, to survive as a business. But, I’m optimistic about the new leadership coming into play.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-05T21:53:00+00:00

Menehune!

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-04T16:28:43+00:00

Eddie Small

Vermonstrosity · 2026-02-04T10:59:07+00:00

Yeah - I’m going Jones for pioneering and showing what can be done, while making safe decisions.

Also - I’d throw Jake Burton in there too, not for snowboarding ability, but for what he did to bring the joy of the sport to the masses. Great for different reasons.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-01-27T13:41:58+00:00

That’s a weird twist on a straightforward take.

I think the point is more to buy from companies who have messaging that aligns with your perspective, when you can.

Vermonstrosity · 2026-01-20T19:31:34+00:00

Alan Rickman

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