I think Alterra is potentially an attractive career move to many. Both at the senior ranks, and a cut below. I'm hearing of people who are making serious career decisions, and figuring out how this positions them for their next jobs, down the road. Possibly with Alterra properties. I'm pretty sure that they realize that living in Denver is not necessarily what it was like even 5 years ago, and nobody is planning this with the immediate time on snow being a consideration. I-70 does suck. But if a move to Alterra HQ positions you to be in a VP level job at one of their properties at some point, all good. It also might be challenging, groundbreaking and fun. And the senior ranks should make out very well.
I'm under the impression that ideal hires have the whole package: ski experience {perhaps a great deal} and all of the professional "chops" and talent/smarts/drive. I know somebody who's been in a lot of discussion. They aren't looking for warm bodies. Nor are they looking for people who have the very typical "resort" or even gaming experience. The sense my friend has that if you can't completely grasp this game plan, and mission.....with some on snow and ski area/resort insight, you won't add much. Perhaps if you've spent time with Relais and Chateaux, or Four Seasons, that's different. Don't know. I think a number of Aspen SkiCo people will be headed to Denver. This is different and I sense they want real talent. No offense, probably not raiding Vail Resorts. They may be for some jobs.
I also think that the Alterra/Ikon offering in the Front Range and all of CO will be different than anywhere else. The market, numbers, concentration of people and areas is all different. And yeah, probably smart to have your people skiing at your properties!
Looking forward to seeing it all unfold.
