Michelle Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 In deciding which week to hold the SES this year, we came across a problem. The week we have chosen starts with President’s weekend. For those 2-3 days the only thing that will change is the ticket prices and the hotel rooms will be a bit more expensive. Crowds are not usually a problem in Aspen. We think the extra day off would give people a better opportunity to come to the event, because it’s less days off from work. However, we don’t want to burden people with finances. :o So – we are putting it to the people, since this is your event. Which week would you like to see the SES held? <O:pPresident’s weekend is Feb 13-15<SUP>th</SUP> 2010 <O:pFeb 13-19<SUP>th</SUP><O:p Feb 6-12<SUP>th</SUP> <SUP></SUP> <SUP><O:p</SUP>We will choose based on the results of the poll on July 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I am more likely to go if it is during Pres. Week But It's like a 50/50 shot I can go anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyagt4 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I vote 6th thru 12th. Having never been, I can only assume that the place gets busier during Valentines and Presidents days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Keep in mind guys, "busier" at Aspen is not what you think or are used to. The place is huge ( 4 mnts worth) and not very accessible to all. In the 10+ years I have been going there, I rarely see a lift line that adds up to much. So from a crowd standpoint, I would say you will not see a difference. And if you do, 5 minute line vs 3 minutes Also, we try to do at least ButterMilk on that Saturday and as everyone knows, we pretty much own the joint no matter what. Our thinking on this was that the P-day week would actually help people make it out. A large portion of the population has that Monday off anyway so use it and come on out. But like Michelle mentions, rates will be a bit higher, but only for the weekend and not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 for voting the week before is,that the crowds and the added cost of the lift tickets and lodging would more than offset not taking an extra day off work.(not a high income bracket here)That and the fact that I will probably return to teaching/coaching full time next season and Pres weekend is a biggie. Back to the crowd issue,;it doesn't take many extra people to make for more danger for carvers,so even if Aspen isn't as much of a Zoo as Vail then ,it's still likey more crowd than the preceding week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 If there is a chance that the date will change; maybe this rotating banner should be taken down for the time being? http://www.bomberonline.com/banners/3_SES.jpg ex. someone plan way ahead book the flight and hotel already. They might trying to get rebooking fee from Bomber if the date change. just trying to avoid potential hassle for all. or add some "lawyer talk" such as that the date is subject to change and blah blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladia Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I would go for week of 13 to 19. It would give me one more week of practice to get in the shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 You mean most Government workers!! I never in my careers have had a president day off, in the private sector,,, schools and Government, and maybe Virgina... RSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 The Olympics starts on the 12th. I doubt that it would make a huge difference to the attendance, but it would give you something to watch over apres beers. It might also mean that some of the beautiful people will be at Whistler, rather than Aspen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Been here for Presidents weekend for the last 40 years... It is way more crowded then, in fact Xmas, Easter,and Pres. week end are the only times it ever does seem like there is anybody around at all. If you were skiing, then no problem...putting a hundred or so carvers out there going cross grain is a bad idea for that time frame. Maybe Summit county would be better then? There would be NO ONE the week before, do what you will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 i think it'd be better to do the week after presidents day, but i guess that means im for before the holidays. A lot of people have to work during/around valentines which is one of the many reasons some people i know couldn't go. If I had the money however, i would go after the holidays. But that isn't an option now is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Keep in mind that if you do it over Pres' wknd, you compete with lots of vacationing families for airline seats, not just hotel rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I voted the week prior only because my birthday falls within that range. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shrederjen Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Please keep it 13-19th. I got so excited when I saw it was that week. I must be somewhere else, the week before.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpalka Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I too think that President's Day is too busy -- Lisa and I usually stay off the slopes for that weekend... Looking forward to next February already :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 X-Games Jan 28 - Jan 31 Feb 6-12th - would end before Pres Weekend but would include the opportunity to be part of the World Carving Session and ride with the gang from Pure Boarding Jan 31 - Feb 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 You mean most Government workers!!I never in my careers have had a president day off, in the private sector,,, schools and Government, and maybe Virgina... RSS DIDO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Shred Gruumer: I never in my careers have had a president day off, in the private sector,,, schools and Government, and maybe Virgina... Jeez, sounds like you have the wrong job! I have both those entire weeks off ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I am going to be there for sure. Date does not matter much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 X-Games Jan 28 - Jan 31Feb 6-12th - would end before Pres Weekend but would include the opportunity to be part of the World Carving Session and ride with the gang from Pure Boarding Jan 31 - Feb 10 Huge factor for sure. Some of the best folks on the planet!! Fun to ride with too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I vote the week before presiden'ts week. I won't be able to take time off from work during the holiday week, but could possibly do the week before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I am not voting... I will not get to go in '10 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I have always liked it before Presidents weekend.I vote for the 6-12 Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 The votes are in, and the official dates of the 2010 SES will be Feb 6-12th. Please change this on your calendars! Thanks for your input to make this a great event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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