tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post8820042119059907928..comments2009-01-31T14:12:02.646-07:00Alan Henceroth - COO and Vice Presidenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18139398307729307113noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-85764449414565474522008-03-02T17:52:00.000-07:002008-03-02T17:52:00.000-07:00Dear Alan, <BR/><BR/> I have had the honor of working at A-Basin. I am now a season pass holder,and no longer an employee. The improvements over the last few years, tremendous. I wonder how many area mangers get out on the hill every day? Or cheerfully getting a head rub "nuggy" from a liftee. And the Liftee not getting fired. And knowing most if not all of the employees by name. Yet, still maintaining a very professional, personal, business atmosphere and a great place to work. <BR/> Looking forward to Spring skiing at A-Basin. I prefer to stay anonymous. MinnesotaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-11068412395329570722008-02-18T10:01:00.000-07:002008-02-18T10:01:00.000-07:00I had/have mixed feelings about the opening of Montezuma and the additional crowds it would draw. The terrain is great back there for sure and I am really glad it is lift accessible now. As for the crowds, surprisingly once on mountain it seems to be pretty close to the same old A-basin just bigger, which is great! I BEG YOU NOT TO EXPAND PARKING TOO MUCH! I am confident the lack of convenient parking actually helps maintain the A-basin experience and is what draws people to the mountain in the first place. We all love A-bay, don't change it too much please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-50331268431391454222008-02-15T14:22:00.000-07:002008-02-15T14:22:00.000-07:00Al, <BR/>You should provide incentive for carpoolers, like Aspen does. It gives you free parking with four skiers in a car, I believe. How about a lift ticket discount or free beer or something?Dave Philippshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191337335374400457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-29023689377172450882008-02-14T11:33:00.000-07:002008-02-14T11:33:00.000-07:00Hi Alan: I E-mailed you previously with some comments and even complaints and was going to look you up at the area but haven't done that. I want to commend you and your team for the improvements at A-Basin. I was there a couple of weeks ago and all you did was make the whole thing better without taking anything away. I headed out back, did some hiking, ski'ed some chutes and rode the lift a couple of times. Very nice but I probabably like the front better having enjoyed those runs since 1978. The great news there is the reduced line on Pali plus better snow conditions due to reduced traffic!! Nice! Please don't improve the Pali lift capacity. That is how Mary Jane was ruined. I pretty much don't ski there any more because the snow conditions are usually horrible. Back to the basin - in the afternoon I stopped at your new lodge for a beer and to rest and enjoy the view. Very nice, like a mini - 2 Elk. Thanks again and keep up the great work at the Basin!Fast402http://www.blogger.com/profile/01428580181959617272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-73846282640992411862008-02-13T11:27:00.000-07:002008-02-13T11:27:00.000-07:00Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed about the terrific Legend. It's a great season so far and the improvements/additions to the area have been great.<BR/><BR/>What's the timetable for opening up the East Wall?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-84463007068492323802008-02-12T21:35:00.000-07:002008-02-12T21:35:00.000-07:00Very well done Al. I feel like I am truly reading the sentiments of a man undoubtedly commited to making his mountain the very best it can be.The GAChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05967656586907134225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-90309532402893245662008-02-12T10:18:00.000-07:002008-02-12T10:18:00.000-07:00Al,<BR/><BR/>I just visited your ski area yesterday for the first time in many years. I have to say it was much improved, friendly people, clean facilities and great skiing. The challenges of big mountain skiing and the total sense of freedom definitely created a life altering experience that I will take with me for the rest of my life. Thanks to you and your staff for making it all happen. I will definitely be back with the rest of my family next year. Thanks!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579132508049132695.post-85954965979212470412008-02-12T09:56:00.000-07:002008-02-12T09:56:00.000-07:00Nice Blog - I will take the bus now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com