SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News "Kirkwood reacts to its new ‘sugar daddy'"

Adam Jensen, Tahoe Daily Tribune:

"The resort's big lines and big snow totals are unique among the region's mountains, and its acquisition will add “a totally different experience” to Vail Resorts' portfolio in the area, said Blaise Carrig, co-president of VR.

Online reactions to the announcement have been split, with some bemoaning the corporation's purchase and saying Kirkwood will never be the same. The possibility of crowding at the resort is on the minds of some, while others said they think the change in ownership will bring much-needed improvements to the resort. Many wondered about specific pass and ticket options, and whether lift ticket prices will jump.

“I've got mixed emotions,” said professional skier Josh Daiek, who calls Kirkwood home. “I think there's going to be some really good things that happen. But I'm also a little apprehensive about what's going to happen to the core of Kirkwood.”

Daiek's sister, professional snowboarder Rose Marie Daiek, had similar feelings about Wednesday's announcement.

“I think Kirkwood needs a sugar daddy,” Rose Marie Daiek said. “But I love it for being kind of hoopty, kind of small. I hope it doesn't blow up.

“I just really hope that the Kirkwood family that's been working there for years and years is taken care of, that's a big concern....”  (Read more?  Click title)

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