Poll: Feasibility of a Teaching Academy

[Erik Timmerman]

Sounds like it would be good value.

It would be great if you could come.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

What skill levels would be appropriate? I'd definitely be interested, but the actual dates are important, and I likely couldn't attend this year.

(Also, the question should say "attend" not "attent")

In the past, levels ranged from near never evers to "go jump off that". How many people remember seeing STu Campbell teaching the beginners on the magic carpet? Does it get better than that?

 

[Bad Bob]

Would be very interested in a Western version of this with the same caveat as everyone else, time.

Was always sorry to have missed out on the the ESA clinics.

 

[Josh Matta]

So a western version may happen eventually, but the first one has to be in the east for logistics, before we can move out west with this. The coaches we hope to get as our primaries are far more well known than me and Erik.

 

[KevinF]

I voted yes... the catch would be finding a time to do it between the Big Sky and New England Gatherings (looking at my schedule, March would be the only time I'd have time to do it).

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

I would definitely be interested in attending one in Mammoth or Tahoe. Like others, I'm on the Ikon pass so I would only attend if it was at an Ikon resort.

 

[Tricia]

I would definitely be interested in attending one in Mammoth or Tahoe. Like others, I'm on the Ikon pass so I would only attend if it was at an Ikon resort.

As @Josh Matta said, we'd have to test in the east first because the platform we're looking at is only viable on the east coast at this time. We're hoping that it can/will be expanded west.
I agree, I would love to see this happen at a place like Mammoth.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

As @Josh Matta said, we'd have to test in the east first because the platform we're looking at is only viable on the east coast at this time. We're hoping that it can/will be expanded west.
I agree, I would love to see this happen at a place like Mammoth.

That's why I didn't vote in the poll ... but I wanted to "encourage" a Tahoe option that Phil teased!

 

[Jersey Skier]

Definitely interested. Especially if it's midweek. I'm sure there are plenty of discount Stowe lift ticket deals. Haven't had a lesson since I took skiing as my gym elective in college in the mid 80's.

 

[Started at 53]

Come west with it

 

[cantunamunch]

wanted to "encourage" a Tahoe option that Phil teased!

I am not calling this 'bicoastally curious' in my head. No, I am not. Uh-uh. No way, no how.

 

[scott43]

I am not calling this 'bicoastally curious' in my head. No, I am not. Uh-uh. No way, no how.

Should we have a poll on that too??

 

[scott43]

I like the idea, and I may be at Stowe late Feb/early Mar, but I just can't sell the cost.

 

[tromano]

Looking at sending @Sheena for her xmas gift. If these are anything like the old academys they are worth traveling east for. All those who are interested "but only when it comes to my home ski area/where I have a pass/ etc" will be missing out.

 

[cantunamunch]

Say hey to @SQOTS from us...

 

[AmyPJ]

I'd be in if it were in Utah or Wyoming/Idaho. So, I voted yes. I think it's a GREAT idea.

 

[Coach13]

This may be great way for me to get back in the swing of things again.

 

[tromano]

Say hey to @SQOTS from us...

Will do.

 

[bbinder]

Emphatic yes. Depending on the timing, of course. I am already committed to Big Sky for end of February / beginning of March 2019. If I can find margaritamarcia ‘s login info, I will have her vote as well. My friend Jon is not on this butwent to the ESAs at Stowe and still misses them.

 

[laine]

I voted no - because it's planned for the East Coast. And it makes sense for the beta test.

But if it works and you do it again next season, I'd be interested if there was a West Coast option.