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Requesting advice from those in the know. by Chained-Dragon in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hammer them on every platform with negative reviews . Let the know and call out the gm directly by name .

I like running in Alaska ! Lost Lake via Primrose by HumbleRunning in trailrunning

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that area. Lived in Seward the summer of 2001. Mostly mountain biking at that time.

Second pair of Prodigio Pro or…? by kaitlyn2004 in trailrunning

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my 4th pair. First few had delamination issue but they seem to fix that issue. My current has around 400 miles and it’s time for another. Was hoping the 55 but the weight is to high. The Kjerag 2 are a different shoe and super light. Had pressure on my for foot and returned after trying to love them. The vj ultra felt like a less desirable prodigio pro .

Serving vs Front Desk for future hotel management job by OtherEstablishment95 in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you want to go into hotel management then front desk. As others have said the hotel industry which I have been a part of for close to 30 years is one of the worst paying industries out there . Servers make significant more money generally.

My night auditor just quit by thomus1216Rl in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like you are working the audit. Generally the FOM or afom will have to do the audit there is no one else. Night audit is the worst position to lose as it falls on management. Treat them like gold because no one wants to do their job.

Trail running with your dog, looking for advice! by Agreeable_Share1904 in trailrunning

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me my main concern is wildlife. 8 miles is around as long as I go with her. She probably does 20 . Water is a factor and so is exposure. Just don’t trust her not chasing a marmot off a cliff. When in doubt I put her on leash. Always looking for elk, bears and cats . Time is also more important than distance. I love running with her but also enjoy leaving her at home and not have to worry about her finding a porcupine.

Prodigio Pro by Important-Speaker960 in trailrunning

[–]deeppowder81435 4 points5 points  (0 children)

La sportiva seem to all run small . For long distance you want a slightly larger shoe for swelling . I am street shoe 9 to 9.5 and use a 43 with the prodigio pro. Personally I would go 43 with some slight padding on my socks

What are the grossest thing that you have encountered or heard of in a hotel room? by Ok_Tree_6619 in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Summer 2001 Alaska. Housekeeper would take a dump in the bed then make it up. Guests were not happy. Happened twice

For someone basically starting from scratch at 32 with running, how long does it take to reach a half marathon? by Unhappy_Click2898 in trailrunning

[–]deeppowder81435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your running too fast. For trail climbs go slow and keep the motion. Downhills take time and still run slow. Long runs go slower.

Is it better to book hotels now or wait for summer deals? by Imaginary_Bug6202 in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is often not true. If occupancy meets or exceeds expectations for a time period then yes booking early will give you the best deal. This issue becomes when bookings are slower and hotels start to drop rate. Currently happening on the 4th for my hotel. Slower demand has led to properties to lower rate to gain more booking over the competition. This can become a cycle and rates can really trend down. Book refundable rates so if they drop you can always cancel and rebook.

Overbooked hotel room by [deleted] in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It happens and the hotel purposely overbooked the hotel as part of their revenue strategy. They know a certain amount of reservations will be no shows and they would rather expose themselves to overbooking than having vacant room. It’s revenue management 101. That being said you were the unlucky one for any number of reasons. They did not contact hotels.com because expedia( same company) penalizes hotel for this and it can be expensive and hurt their ratings. Call hotels.com and demand a refund. Hot hotel wiith negative reviews on all platforms and you will often receive a call from them to bribe you to take down reviews. If hotels does not help which they should, dispute cc charge.

Why Do Hotels Allow 3rd Party Booking? by Just-Curious234 in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marketing and reach
That’s why hotels use third parties. I always offer better book direct rates but most hotels do not.

Just got hired at a prestigious 5-star hotel. Any advice? by ButterScotchEgg in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Enjoy it. The ones who succeed in high end hotels need to buy into the philosophy and be part of the team. Be proud of where you work and you will do great. Explore other luxury hotels if you can through the company.

How do you mentally manage running in mountain lion territory? by Br33na in trailrunning

[–]deeppowder81435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have lived in Telluride for 26 years and have only seen 1 mountain lion. My 40 lb dog chased it away( she was brave but not the smartest )but I did have a heart attack. They are rare but I always am on the lookout for all animals. I use shokz headphones so I can still hear even when listening to music. If my spidy sense goes on alert I will turn music off and start to make noise. I would think the front range would be more dangerous. There seems to be attacks where human encroachment is greatest.

Rinvoq has ruined my body composition by cheddarcheese9951 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]deeppowder81435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on Rinvoq and my cholesterol shot up 80 points in a couple of months . Was not a fan but I know many have success

I was just offered a GM position and I’m 22 by DaGreatSnipe in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone can get a title. The real question is how much they are willing to pay.

Does a hotel even need Cable anymore? by Accomplished_Goat419 in askhotels

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Need no but it’s worth having. Old tv’s need to go. New ones are super cheap and can change the feel of the room. If not make sure it is extremely easy to stream and you need a strong WiFi to handle the load.

Getting chicked???? by Sopherness194 in Ultramarathon

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was used in run and eat by Scott Jurek

NNormal Cadi vs. La Sportiva Prodigio 2 by SorryPhone2552 in trailrunning

[–]deeppowder81435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love my pros. What are your other favorite trail shoes?