Actually the boarder was at the bottom of Buckshot where it intersects with QuickDraw. I would describe the hazard as being on skiers left and fairly large on the trail. Ramrod also has a deep open water hole almost at the bottom of the run. This incident is a tragic reminder that hazards do exist even on intermediate runs. Skiing and riding at speeds that allow turning and stopping quickly is the best defense especially on unfamiliar runs. Sincerely hope this rider makes a complete recovery.
Did Matt get a free ski pass to write this justification for $100 lift tickets?
If one day tickets are such a small part of sales what is the relevance of the article?
How about doing a comparison of the Season Pass deals available at the other resorts? Wouldn't this be a far more interesting comparison?
Wonder what advantages are included to pass holders at other resorts? Is anyone motivated to buy on the mountain by the pass holder 10%? Would pass holders leave their sandwiches at home more often if the discount was significant? Would this result in more revenue for Ski Corp?
Wouldn't this be more interesting than expounding on $100 plus day ticket prices at Vail and Breckenridge?
Is eliminating the flowers a typical bureaucratic move-- picking something highly visible to the public to bring sympathy to the argument for more money--while dodging the question of "where does the money go?"
What responsible manager wouldn't already have an answer for the real need to raise additional money by taxing? Questions like “How much money does Mainstreet want to raise?” and “How much would taxes be increased?” quoted in the article are certainly elementary aren't they? Should we fall for the "Give us money for the flowers" plea without first seeing how the $140,000 is being spent?
Since Mainstreet "was always intended to stand on it's own" what was the plan?
Are there paid positions in this organization that could be staffed by volunteers? Who is on salary? How much? Why?
Again, how is the money being spent? Can $10,000 be shifted in the budget to restore the flower baskets without imposing yet another tax? Aren't these questions that deserve an answer?
When are those who think government has the answer over free market going to realize that government is the most expensive route and has NEVER been more effective than the private sector?
Do the champions of government intervention in the local housing issue realize what a horrible FAILURE the program is?
How do they ignore the misguided purchase of the bed bug motel and the trailer park?
Is "giving" housing to a select few really the fair thing to do? Wouldn't it be far less expensive to PAY wages that allow desirable employees to purchase at market rates and get Government OUT of the meddling?
Given the evidence that Rob presented maybe the city should ban cloth bags? I certainly don't want someone's disease infested cloth bag on the register belt next to my fresh produce do you?
Has their cat been tromping all over the bag after being in the cat box? Was the dog sitting on it in the back seat of the Subaru after the poop walk on the core trail?
Maybe in the best interest of public health we should have stiff fines for anyone bringing a cloth bag into any public place? Wonder how much "free" money that would generate that could be used to promote another misguided cause?
Why are bags the target? Isn't this just an obvious attempt by a group to grab $$$ for their own interests? Might some want to be on a payroll if there was "free" money coming in? (Free...as they have done nothing to earn it but demand another party incur the expense of collecting it and hand it over.)
How about beer and wine bottles? Snow machines? Grazing cattle? Wood burning stoves and fireplaces? Would people think that was nuts?
Isn't this just about a group wanting to grab some "free" money?
Here they go again. Trotting out kids and schools in order to sell a tax increase. How many of you got a raise this year? Did you have to look at your budget and make some changes or did you just go to your employer and say " I must have more money from you for the next five years because I seem to spend too much?"
Bureaucrats and politicians never want to make the hard choices. They just want more money to spend. This proposed tax increase isn't about schools. It's about politicians spending too much across the board and being unwilling to make schools the priority and finding cuts in other areas in order to focus on education.
Naturally local school boards support the proposed tax increase because they feel they haven't a choice. They need to stand up to the bureaucrats and politicians and say "find the money someplace else. Don't use us an excuse for your poor fiscal management."
You must ask why the government always picks out the highest profile targets in order to demand more money from you. Why is it that they never consider cutting programs and expenses that would have minimal short term public impact?
Simple: government people are not going to cut government jobs and benefits as long as they can get more money from the taxpayers. It wil be business as usual as long as we keep increasing their allowances.
Say NO! Tell them if they can't find the waste, duplication, and unnecessary spending that All government employees will take pay cuts of 20 % in order to balance the budget. If they object let them try to find employment outside of government.
Taxing bags has very little at all to do with the bags themselves. It has everything to do with providing a revenue source for political control. Do plastic or paper bags have less "footprint" than a cloth bag that should be laundered each use in order to prevent possible infection, disease, or sickness? Ask yourself "why the focus on grocery store bags here in Steamboat?". It certainly isn't that bags are a major source of pollution here. Answer: It's about the MONEY stupid! Want to talk carbon foot print? Tax wood burning stoves and fireplaces, grazing cattle, or snow machines. Of course, that won't fly because it's nuts. So let's pretend we are "at least doing something" while ignoring the facts and grab some money to fund some more wacky ideas!
Economic considerations to encourage what some think is environmentally responsible should not be a revenue source for bureaucracy. Any funds generated should only benefit the seller and the buyer in free society.
On the surface taxing disposable bags seems like nothing to get too concerned about. On the contrary, it's about seizing control and generating money to take away freedom and choice ---the very principles that America was founded upon.
Matt, What has your post got to do with the topic?
Have you given any thought to how bored you will be without someone taking an opposing view? Or are you looking forward to just reading your own comments without challenge?
Man found unresponsive at Steamboat Ski Area in 'grave' condition
Actually the boarder was at the bottom of Buckshot where it intersects with QuickDraw. I would describe the hazard as being on skiers left and fairly large on the trail. Ramrod also has a deep open water hole almost at the bottom of the run. This incident is a tragic reminder that hazards do exist even on intermediate runs. Skiing and riding at speeds that allow turning and stopping quickly is the best defense especially on unfamiliar runs. Sincerely hope this rider makes a complete recovery.
January 24, 2012 at 7:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat single-day lift tickets stay below $100 mark
Did Matt get a free ski pass to write this justification for $100 lift tickets?
If one day tickets are such a small part of sales what is the relevance of the article?
How about doing a comparison of the Season Pass deals available at the other resorts? Wouldn't this be a far more interesting comparison?
Wonder what advantages are included to pass holders at other resorts? Is anyone motivated to buy on the mountain by the pass holder 10%? Would pass holders leave their sandwiches at home more often if the discount was significant? Would this result in more revenue for Ski Corp?
Wouldn't this be more interesting than expounding on $100 plus day ticket prices at Vail and Breckenridge?
December 26, 2011 at 10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs contemplates district property tax
How is the $140,000. spent now?
Is eliminating the flowers a typical bureaucratic move-- picking something highly visible to the public to bring sympathy to the argument for more money--while dodging the question of "where does the money go?"
What responsible manager wouldn't already have an answer for the real need to raise additional money by taxing? Questions like “How much money does Mainstreet want to raise?” and “How much would taxes be increased?” quoted in the article are certainly elementary aren't they? Should we fall for the "Give us money for the flowers" plea without first seeing how the $140,000 is being spent?
Since Mainstreet "was always intended to stand on it's own" what was the plan?
Are there paid positions in this organization that could be staffed by volunteers? Who is on salary? How much? Why?
Again, how is the money being spent? Can $10,000 be shifted in the budget to restore the flower baskets without imposing yet another tax? Aren't these questions that deserve an answer?
December 24, 2011 at 4:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Police: Man who threatened officers admits to church vandalism
Can he still apply for Affordable Housing here?
November 18, 2011 at 4:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Yampa Valley Housing Authority looks to ease affordable housing rules
When are those who think government has the answer over free market going to realize that government is the most expensive route and has NEVER been more effective than the private sector?
Do the champions of government intervention in the local housing issue realize what a horrible FAILURE the program is?
How do they ignore the misguided purchase of the bed bug motel and the trailer park?
Is "giving" housing to a select few really the fair thing to do? Wouldn't it be far less expensive to PAY wages that allow desirable employees to purchase at market rates and get Government OUT of the meddling?
November 11, 2011 at 10:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat City Council won’t take action on bag fee proposal until next summer
Given the evidence that Rob presented maybe the city should ban cloth bags? I certainly don't want someone's disease infested cloth bag on the register belt next to my fresh produce do you?
Has their cat been tromping all over the bag after being in the cat box? Was the dog sitting on it in the back seat of the Subaru after the poop walk on the core trail?
Maybe in the best interest of public health we should have stiff fines for anyone bringing a cloth bag into any public place? Wonder how much "free" money that would generate that could be used to promote another misguided cause?
September 22, 2011 at 5:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat City Council won’t take action on bag fee proposal until next summer
Why are bags the target? Isn't this just an obvious attempt by a group to grab $$$ for their own interests? Might some want to be on a payroll if there was "free" money coming in? (Free...as they have done nothing to earn it but demand another party incur the expense of collecting it and hand it over.)
How about beer and wine bottles? Snow machines? Grazing cattle? Wood burning stoves and fireplaces? Would people think that was nuts?
Isn't this just about a group wanting to grab some "free" money?
September 21, 2011 at 9:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
South Routt School Board meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday
Here they go again. Trotting out kids and schools in order to sell a tax increase. How many of you got a raise this year? Did you have to look at your budget and make some changes or did you just go to your employer and say " I must have more money from you for the next five years because I seem to spend too much?"
Bureaucrats and politicians never want to make the hard choices. They just want more money to spend. This proposed tax increase isn't about schools. It's about politicians spending too much across the board and being unwilling to make schools the priority and finding cuts in other areas in order to focus on education.
Naturally local school boards support the proposed tax increase because they feel they haven't a choice. They need to stand up to the bureaucrats and politicians and say "find the money someplace else. Don't use us an excuse for your poor fiscal management."
You must ask why the government always picks out the highest profile targets in order to demand more money from you. Why is it that they never consider cutting programs and expenses that would have minimal short term public impact?
Simple: government people are not going to cut government jobs and benefits as long as they can get more money from the taxpayers. It wil be business as usual as long as we keep increasing their allowances.
Say NO! Tell them if they can't find the waste, duplication, and unnecessary spending that All government employees will take pay cuts of 20 % in order to balance the budget. If they object let them try to find employment outside of government.
September 15, 2011 at 12:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Betty Leipold: Bag discounts
Taxing bags has very little at all to do with the bags themselves. It has everything to do with providing a revenue source for political control. Do plastic or paper bags have less "footprint" than a cloth bag that should be laundered each use in order to prevent possible infection, disease, or sickness? Ask yourself "why the focus on grocery store bags here in Steamboat?". It certainly isn't that bags are a major source of pollution here. Answer: It's about the MONEY stupid! Want to talk carbon foot print? Tax wood burning stoves and fireplaces, grazing cattle, or snow machines. Of course, that won't fly because it's nuts. So let's pretend we are "at least doing something" while ignoring the facts and grab some money to fund some more wacky ideas!
Economic considerations to encourage what some think is environmentally responsible should not be a revenue source for bureaucracy. Any funds generated should only benefit the seller and the buyer in free society.
On the surface taxing disposable bags seems like nothing to get too concerned about. On the contrary, it's about seizing control and generating money to take away freedom and choice ---the very principles that America was founded upon.
September 14, 2011 at 7:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
Matt,
What has your post got to do with the topic?
Have you given any thought to how bored you will be without someone taking an opposing view? Or are you looking forward to just reading your own comments without challenge?
July 24, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )