Good article in Outside. I like how it focuses on being respectful of people who live in mountain towns, as well as resort employees. It's been a tough few years, and it's good to remind people of that.
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How to avoid being a jerk on your ski vacation.
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Iwannaski
Angel Diva
So, I have a question that seems really nitpicky. I always thank every liftie every time my butt hits the seat, and I also frequently say hi as I’m navigating up/over/to the loading area.
Is that polite? Or annoyingly forcing the liftie to engage?
I can’t stop myself, but I’m always curious what others do.
Is that polite? Or annoyingly forcing the liftie to engage?
I can’t stop myself, but I’m always curious what others do.
Jenny
Angel Diva
Hahahaha - I do the same thing. But I've never worried about if it's annoying them or not, just thought I was being polite. So you're a bit more "midwest nice" than I am!
I thank the ones at the fixed grip lifts because without them, I'd have bruised calves. A lot of times the ones at the detachables are engaging with skiers/riders, so I chat with them. Then I often wave at the person at the top.
However, being from NY, I don't worry about inconveniencing or annoying them.
However, being from NY, I don't worry about inconveniencing or annoying them.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I acknowledge/thank everyone. Native CA here. Brought up well. Manners important.
dloveski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
It's interesting that I have observed less jerk behavior at the (over) crowded resorts than in the past---which contrasts to the jerk behaviors we are seeing more in daily life in the city and too often at airports. Even in masking requirement days in past year(s), compliance was good even at Brighton where being 'bad' has often been 'good'.
Maybe folks just are happy to be there? Even boarders seem more polite these days (or am I just more tolerant?)
Maybe folks just are happy to be there? Even boarders seem more polite these days (or am I just more tolerant?)
NewEnglandSkier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
If I'm riding a fixed grip chair solo and they bump the chair (as they usually/are supposed to do) I say thank you. Otherwise, I don't really say much unless someone speaks to me first.
None of the places I ski have scanners-they have the automatic gates, so you don't have any interaction with anyone.
None of the places I ski have scanners-they have the automatic gates, so you don't have any interaction with anyone.
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Sounds so Garrison Keillor-esque. But I do the same thing - good morning, hi, thank you - often.
skinnyfootskis
Angel Diva
I always say thank you and have a good day and if they are not busy some other comment.....
yogiskier
Angel Diva
It's my default to say hello and thank you to grocery checkers, bus drivers, etc., but especially if I'm at a small mountain and I'm doing laps, I admit I feel awkward after a couple of times of repeating myself and have wondered the same as @Iwannaski. But this thread is making me think that it's just my self-conscious introversion talking and I intend to say thank you regardless after this!
snoWYmonkey
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I love the point in the article about choosing smaller hills, though I disagree with the assumption that non corporation resorts automatically treat their employees better.
The housing horrors are real. I refused to come home from work and swing by the post office to pick up the new property tax bill as the paper just today highlighted that all homeowners are seeing an increase from 30 to 50 percent in their assessment for next year! This means we have to bump the rent on the basement dwellers. Vicious cycle, and one that then places us out of reach of affordable health insurance.
Starting to think about abandoning the dream life I have been so lucky to enjoy.
I always acknowledge lifties with a smile or more. Though occasionally curse under my breath when the bumps is weak and the back of my legs get whacked. I loved the resorts in Japan where each and every liftie standing at the unloading zone bowed to each and every chair!
The patience issue mentioned in the article is so real where I live. Even on the road, and it is mostly locals that are exhibiting road rage, while the visitors speed along, oblivious to the wildlife migrating this time of year.
The housing horrors are real. I refused to come home from work and swing by the post office to pick up the new property tax bill as the paper just today highlighted that all homeowners are seeing an increase from 30 to 50 percent in their assessment for next year! This means we have to bump the rent on the basement dwellers. Vicious cycle, and one that then places us out of reach of affordable health insurance.
Starting to think about abandoning the dream life I have been so lucky to enjoy.
I always acknowledge lifties with a smile or more. Though occasionally curse under my breath when the bumps is weak and the back of my legs get whacked. I loved the resorts in Japan where each and every liftie standing at the unloading zone bowed to each and every chair!
The patience issue mentioned in the article is so real where I live. Even on the road, and it is mostly locals that are exhibiting road rage, while the visitors speed along, oblivious to the wildlife migrating this time of year.
BReeves215
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Now you’re sounding 100% Canadian!
Mudgirl630
Angel Diva
Yes, thar is polite and letting them know that you appreciate their work is very nice.
I live in a ski town. I try to bring small things like small bags of M&M and give them out to them.
Après Skier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I always thank them and if they are exceptionally nice I’ll suprise them with a little tip. I always find it odd to tip everyone while the lifties, who do the coldest & most essential job, get no tips.
