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2009 Boston Ski Expo

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boston18 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 26, 2008 Posts: 128 Location:Boston	Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 4:06 PM GMT Has anyone ever been to this event on opening day? I'm thinking about doing so this year to avoid the crows of Saturday/Sunday but wouldn't want to show up and see that half the exhibitors are still at home the first night. Thoughts? Thanks!

skiboutins Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 22, 2004 Posts: 54 Location:Home of the 3 Time Superbowl Champion Patriots	Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 6:26 PM GMT I always try to attend on opening Thursday night. There may be a few reps missing, but overall everyone is fresh and excited, which cannot be said when Sunday rolls around. Lots of smiles and handshakes. Crowds are still there, but not like Saturday crowds. Traffic coming from the North is usually lighter too. FYI...Don't count on any ski celebs or autographs opening night either; most roll in over the weekend. Now only if the resorts would realize that this show is their first best chance to connect with their audience and have more giveaways.... but that is another topic. __________ "Life is what happens between dumpings"

playoutside Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 23, 2007 Posts: 177 Location:Near Boston & Northern NJ	Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 7:42 PM GMT Usually go on Friday nights, one year went on Thursday night. It is more relaxed and there are no crowds. Some of the reps were pretty pickled too...seemed easier to get freebies/discounts. I double booked my Friday this year, so am going to be among the throngs on Saturday instead. Real curious to see how long I can put up with it. Crowds aren't my thing, but the ski show really helps me get my brain back into ski season.

johnskiismore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 29, 2003 Posts: 920 Location:North Woodstock, NH	Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 10:18 PM GMT Visiting my parents in Boston on Sunday, hopefully will be swinging by the expo late morning. __________ Screw My Car, My Body Climbed Mount Washington!

wanderingskis Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2006 Posts: 742 Location:Rindge, NH	Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 10:34 PM GMT I was planning on going tonight, but couldn't make it. I'll be there Saturday, though!

LaurieP Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 04, 2002 Posts: 2160 Location:	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 5:12 AM GMT I will be at the New England Ski Museum Boot Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday till around 2 or so...stop by to say hi. __________ Born to ski...forced to work!http://teachski.com

boston18 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 26, 2008 Posts: 128 Location:Boston	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 2:44 PM GMT Ended up heading over for opening out last night and made out great! It's was one extreme or the other with some of the resort representatives... I won't name names but they'll definitely be mountains I won't be visiting anytime soon (that I was very excited to visit) just based on their representatives holyer than thou 'tudes. Pleasant surprise of the night was getting to talk to Tommy Moe for awhile and no one around at that point Did get a chance to stop by the New England Ski Museum booth -- wish I had brought extra monies to buy some of the cool stuff! I'll definitely have to make a special trip up this season

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2612 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 3:30 PM GMT Quote: Pleasant surprise of the night was getting to talk to Tommy Moe for awhile and no one around at that point Did get a chance to stop by the New England Ski Museum booth -- wish I had brought extra monies to buy some of the cool stuff! I'll definitely have to make a special trip up this season I don't go anymore but when I did it was alot of fun. Curious if Tommy Moe was there for Jackson Hole or his own company. He's a cool guy. Just a couple of years after moving to Jackson he rescued a kayaker, who dumped in the biggest rapid on the Snake during high water. Not sure if he still lives in Wyoming, it was a bunch of years ago. __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

boston18 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 26, 2008 Posts: 128 Location:Boston	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 3:32 PM GMT He was there reping Jackson Hole as their ambassador.

x man Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 20, 2009 Posts: 2 Location:	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 3:56 PM GMT Hey does any one know where to get discount tickets for the show? I went to a bunch of places in the area, East Coast Alpine, Hobs, etc. They didn't have them. Any ideas?

playoutside Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 23, 2007 Posts: 177 Location:Near Boston & Northern NJ	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 4:20 PM GMT Quote: Hey does any one know where to get discount tickets for the show? I went to a bunch of places in the area, East Coast Alpine, Hobs, etc. They didn't have them. Any ideas? You can get a $2 off coupon or prepay and save $2 here... Boston Snowsports Expo

skiboutins Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 22, 2004 Posts: 54 Location:Home of the 3 Time Superbowl Champion Patriots	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 5:00 PM GMT I have another hint to score some freebies... Show up LATE on Sunday when the reps are breaking down their booths and are in need of a second set of hands or eyes. Don't wear nice clothes and be prepared to lug some equipment. Some reps will reward nicely. Worked for my cousin in the past. __________ "Life is what happens between dumpings"

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2612 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Nov 20, 2009 - 6:06 PM GMT Quote: He was there reping Jackson Hole as their ambassador. thanx __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

joshua segal Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 5964 Location:NH	Posted: Nov 21, 2009 - 11:35 PM GMT Dissappointing show. They've really cut back the free lift tickets. Stratton isn't doing the internet freebie. Not much new stuff in the industry and in trying to book a vacation at a "Ski Show deal" most just referred me to a web-site. Oh well. __________ Joshua Segal

iskiatomic Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: May 22, 2004 Posts: 637 Location:SOUTHINGTON, CT	Posted: Nov 22, 2009 - 10:50 AM GMT The show seamed to be much smaller this year. Hardly any ticket give aways. No killer deals to be had. I would think with the economy in the stink tank, they would be doing all they can to get people to the mountains. KC However still had a good day. __________ DON'T LET FEAR AND COMMON SENSE STAND IN YOUR WAY

playoutside Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 23, 2007 Posts: 177 Location:Near Boston & Northern NJ	Posted: Nov 22, 2009 - 5:07 PM GMT Agree the show was smaller this year, but disagree that the freebies were worse. IMO many of the freebies disappeared a couple years ago. Bigger areas especially have been pretty stingy the last several years. I went with 6 others and we still had fun and collected some offers. There were 2fers to be had including Jiminy and Dartmouth Skiway. Our group got some freebies too inc several Bromley, Ragged, Cranmore, Nashoba, Bradford. Small mountains/hills, but free is free and I know we'll have a good day anywhere. I also ended up booking a weekend trip to Sunday River. The onsite crew was able to find better/bigger townhouses than I'd found on the website. They also offered extra 10% off for booking at the show. It was very competitvely priced based on the research I had done. No matter what, the show always helps me really start thinking about the season...even when it's 50+ degrees outside.

brklynskier Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 540 Location:Brooklyn, NY	Posted: Nov 22, 2009 - 11:19 PM GMT I wish there was one in New York City. The NJ Ski Council event is very nice, but this sounds great.

rstuthill Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1775 Location:Bolton, CT	Posted: Nov 22, 2009 - 11:58 PM GMT Quote: Just a couple of years after moving to Jackson he rescued a kayaker, who dumped in the biggest rapid on the Snake during high water. Lunch rapid?

210 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 126 Location:	Posted: Nov 23, 2009 - 3:48 AM GMT Trip Report: Went to the show on Sunday. Met LaurieP in person (she's just as expected -- very nice). Bought Jeremy's book. Ate some free samples. Won a free day pass (Bromley). Got my annual 90-second pre-season workout on the Skier's Edge. Had a beer... Talked to a couple of ski reps. Got home in time to see the Pats on TV. Observations: Stowe seemed to have by far the largest representation (on a square foot basis) at the show of any ski area (I realize that they had multiple Stowe-related booths). Cannon's booth was pretty massive, too.

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2612 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Nov 23, 2009 - 5:45 PM GMT Edited: Nov 23, 2009 - 5:51 PM GMT Quote: Just a couple of years after moving to Jackson he rescued a kayaker, who dumped in the biggest rapid on the Snake during high water. Quote: Lunch rapid? Close...Lunch Counter I photographed people going thru that thing for 17 years. Only have one on my website stock images sorry for the hijack as I would normally be up on the mountain working and not posting. __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

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