ORDA Chooses a New CEO

[NYSkiBlog]

Olympic authority chooses Ashley Walden as new CEO

Former Olympic luger Ahsley Walden led the World University Games planning and will take over from Mike Pratt as the new head of ORDA.

www.adirondackexplorer.org

 

[Cork]

Olympic authority chooses Ashley Walden as new CEO

Former Olympic luger Ahsley Walden led the World University Games planning and will take over from Mike Pratt as the new head of ORDA.

www.adirondackexplorer.org

Kinda funny that the leader of the FISU disaster is now the new Queen of ORDA

 

[tirolski]

Kinda funny that the leader of the FISU disaster is now the new Queen of ORDA

Pratt knew mountain operations from running Gore.
She played luge then helped set up & run the WUG.
Bring on the icy banked turns.

ORDA didn’t get a dime from the measly ticket sales for the WUG.
They all went to her Adirondack Sports Council.

 

[Campgottagopee]

ORDA didn’t get a dime from the measly ticket sales for the WUG.
They all went to her Adirondack Sports Council.

Too funny!

Ain't it great?

 

[snoloco]

Seems to be a clear indication of the direction of ORDA going forward. More focus on taxpayer funded boondoggles that fail to generate anywhere near the projected economic impact, and less focus on the customers who have been visiting the mountains for years.

 

[tirolski]

ORDA didn’t get a dime from the measly ticket sales for the WUG.
They all went to her Adirondack Sports Council.

They are still marketing stuff from last winter’s WUG.
On $ale now.

Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games — Merchandise — Adirondack Sports Council

adksc.org

 

[Peter Minde]

IDK... I'd give her a chance. Let's see what she brings to the table.

 

[snoloco]

Mike Pratt brought extensive experience from his time managing Gore. He was familiar with the shortcomings of the ORDA mountains, and prioritized rectifying them with capital improvements. 11 new lifts were either built or approved during his tenure, and all 3 mountains completed major snowmaking upgrades, and renovated or replaced lodges. I fear that spigot is going to shut off, even though much work is still needed.

 

[Milo Maltbie]

I love Gore but it’s really just a big locals’ mountain with just enough PITA stuff to keep the tourist crowds away. A CEO focused on international competitions is probably not the right fit.
Does anyone want to see more WUG?

mm

 

[Peter Minde]

I love Gore but it’s really just a big locals’ mountain with just enough PITA stuff to keep the tourist crowds away. A CEO focused on international competitions is probably not the right fit.
Does anyone want to see more WUG?

mm

Scuttlebutt is that when FIS's John Alberg visited Mt van Ho and saw the view beyond the stadium, he flipped: it's wicked telegenic. Biathlon World Cup coming to the Ho, 2026. Gonna bring TV revenue for ORDA. In my wildest dreams, I can see a cross country world cup schedule with stops in Quebec and LP.