ORDA's Biggest Mistakes

[snoloco]

If you park there, then you will need to duck ropes to get back if you want to ski the whole day. The rope at Tahawus is literally right next to the patrol shack so good luck. All because they refuse to run the Hudson lift until 4 like they should.

Also it's a total crap shoot that they even open the lift on time. Just park at the main base.

 

[Green light]

If you are coming from the saddle, be on tahawus by 330. If coming from burnt ridge, be on backwoods also by 330. Last chair on the Hudson lift is at 330.

 

[Harvey]

This isn't really a mistake, but I'm not putting it in the "ORDA Wins" thread and I'm not starting a new thread.

This piece is now 100% obsolete:

ORDA Skier Visits: Whiteface, Gore, Belleayre

NYSkiBlog's update of ORDA skier visits and revenue for NY's state-owned ski areas, Whiteface, Gore Mountain and Belleayre Ski Center.

nyskiblog.com

ORDA is no longer reporting on individual mountain skier visits or revenue. They did report that Belle is up significantly, and gave percents, so you could do something with that if you had last years numbers. But didn't give anything on WF or Gore. I can only assume that means those hills were not up.

The second image, revenue and expenses, ignores the elephant in the room. CAPEX.

Here is the link:

Olympic Authority Annual Report 2022-2023

A report prepared by the Olympic Regional Development Authority and approved by its Board of Directors, providing details and insights into the operations of the organization during the fiscal year from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

issuu.com

Please correct me if I made a mistake. I am being sincere, I want to understand.

 

[TomCat]

This isn't really a mistake, but I'm not putting it in the "ORDA Wins" thread and I'm not starting a new thread.

This piece is now 100% obsolete:

ORDA Skier Visits: Whiteface, Gore, Belleayre

NYSkiBlog's update of ORDA skier visits and revenue for NY's state-owned ski areas, Whiteface, Gore Mountain and Belleayre Ski Center.

nyskiblog.com

ORDA is no longer reporting on individual mountain skier visits or revenue. They did report that Belle is up significantly, and gave percents, so you could do something with that if you had last years numbers. But didn't give anything on WF or Gore. I can only assume that means those hills were not up.

The second image, revenue and expenses, ignores the elephant in the room. CAPEX.

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Here is the link:

Olympic Authority Annual Report 2022-2023

A report prepared by the Olympic Regional Development Authority and approved by its Board of Directors, providing details and insights into the operations of the organization during the fiscal year from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

issuu.com

Please correct me if I made a mistake. I am being sincere, I want to understand.

I worked for AT&T for 36 years and whenever they changed what they reported in earnings reports it was to hide something. Not saying that’s what ORDA is doing, but ….

 

[tirolski]

ORDA is no longer reporting on individual mountain skier visits or revenue. They did report that Belle is up significantly, and gave percents, so you could do something with that if you had last years numbers. But didn't give anything on WF or Gore. I can only assume that means those hills were not up.

Please correct me if I made a mistake. I am being sincere, I want to understand.

There’s this from one of their board meetings.

Belle didn’t host WUG ’23. FTW.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

I write this with the full knowledge that Gore is a state-run entity and today is a Thursday in November, but if your only way up the Mountain (The Gondola) consistently breaks down (for over an hour today) then you should have an alternative uphill option ready. ESPECIALLY, if you are selling day tickets.

 

[Peter Minde]

Well my winter is likely over. With USCSA championships this week and Junior Nationals next week, <sarcasm>ORDA, in their infinite wisdom</sarcasm>, has closed Mt van Hoevenberg to recreational skiers. There are so few of us there this winter anyway. What, are we gonna wear out the snow?

I'm STEAMED.

 

[tirolski]

Looks like ORDA made the news again...

Questions arise over ORDA, town contract

LAKE PLACID — An agreement between the town of North Elba and the state Olympic Regional Development Authority, which authorizes ORDA to operate the town’s Olympic venues, has been expired

www.pressrepublican.com

Lake Placid Sports Council chair resigns | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily Enterprise

LAKE PLACID — Jeff Erenstone resigned as chairman of the Lake Placid Sports Council this month, less than one year after the council was reinstated. His res

www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com

 

[Peter Minde]

Because who among us hasn't worked without a contract for 17 years? Mind blown.

Great shares, @tirolski .

Edit: These articles underscore the need for local newspapers

 

[Campgottagopee]

Yep, nothing to see here. So typical.