I can't remember what he said, might have even been profanity laced, but it was clear it was really, really terrible.
In May they're right.
Many locals hate on it. Personally, I don't get the hate if you're an expert skier. It is a techy, tight, fun little shot down to the highway. And if East Ropes is open, it often holds great snow in steep trees. Way better than riding 8 up again and then a long traverse across 4. In that time I could've skied another lap off Chets or had half a beer in the Rat.