Not once was either mentioned. He spoke about engaging youth racers, it was really good. Sean wants to see alpine progress, I had a separate conversation with him the next day about demos at other resorts and the lack of boots specifically making this a challenge. Alpine is only 10% of his market currently and he is concerned it may disappear due to the lack of access and instruction for alpine snowboarding.
@Donek is selling intro board packages that include bindings and boots for under a 1k bucks which is a great start.
We all have the opportunity to help grow the sport thru being seen at the local hill. I have instructors who ask me how to try alpine, but there is limited access to equipment
I try to loan out anything I can but boots are always the issue.