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[SkiBachelor]

This is kind of :off-topic:, but do you guys ever see the ski industry doing what sport stadiums have done in the recent past. They have changed the name of the stadiums and coliseums to reflect the names of companies. Like Minute Maid Stadium, Tropicana Stadium, SBC Stadium, SafeCo Stadium etc. Maybe in the future, we will have ski runs and lifts named after companies like Cingular Wireless' Run, Verizon Express, Aflac Lodge.

[Emax]

SkiBachelor, on Dec 29 2006, 11:33 AM, said:

This is kind of :off-topic:, but do you guys ever see the ski industry doing what sport stadiums have done in the recent past. They have changed the name of the stadiums and coliseums to reflect the names of companies. Like Minute Maid Stadium, Tropicana Stadium, SBC Stadium, SafeCo Stadium etc. Maybe in the future, we will have ski runs and lifts named after companies like Cingular Wireless' Run, Verizon Express, Aflac Lodge.

Don't even get me started on this...

[spunkyskier01]

It's already started, look at the american express 6 pack at stratton mt vermont

This post has been edited by spunkyskier01: 29 December 2006 - 04:29 PM

[Emax]

"It's already has started..."

ohh no... you just thought it was.

Budweiser 6-pack
Tampax Tripple
Trojan Tripple
ExLax Express
MaidenForm Double
Microsoft Outlook (a risky ride)
Enron Shaft
Viagra Vista

[wally]

SkiBachelor, on Dec 29 2006, 11:33 AM, said:

This is kind of :off-topic:, but do you guys ever see the ski industry doing what sport stadiums have done in the recent past. They have changed the name of the stadiums and coliseums to reflect the names of companies. Like Minute Maid Stadium, Tropicana Stadium, SBC Stadium, SafeCo Stadium etc. Maybe in the future, we will have ski runs and lifts named after companies like Cingular Wireless' Run, Verizon Express, Aflac Lodge.

My only response - OH CRAP

[liftmech21]

We already have a "fruit by the foot rail/box" in the terrain park and lots of billboards on towers

[skiersage]

Don't forget the grand prix six pack at blue mountain ontario. Sponsored by pontiac.

[Ontariodude]

Last year at Blue Mountain, Ontario, there was a HS six-pack that had Coors Light written all over it (the terminals). I believe it was called that too (not sure).

Will T. (ontariodude)

[Callao]

Too bad some resorts can't afford the naming rights to their own lifts. Hey! They should start naming the towers too. In fact, I think that Silverton had plans of advertising on the individual chairs. Anybody know if they are actually doing that now?

[Peter]

The American Express at Stratton was named by the Credit Card Company, as well as the Grand Prix lift named by Pontiac at Blue Mountain.

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This post has been edited by Skier: 29 December 2006 - 09:09 PM

[Bill]

How about this one:

Skilifts.org Express... One can only wish... :)

[Emax]

I happen to double as our resort's "impromptu signmaker". Today, a tower on lift #2 will be labeled: BILL'S TOWER.

[Kicking Horse]

I like Strewberry Park Exress. Wonder where the park of Strewberrys are? :p

[Shawn]

How about a counterweight in Bill's honor...
Because afterall he is as trusty as one

[Callao]

Emax, on Dec 30 2006, 07:01 AM, said:

I happen to double as our resort's "impromptu signmaker". Today, a tower on lift #2 will be labeled: BILL'S TOWER.

Excellent. I'll be watching for it.

[tahoeistruckin]

Grwoing up 20 miles from Kelly Canyon,Idaho, hunting, hiking camping, going 4x 4ing in around Kelly Canyon, i can 100% say they do not have a Summit Express. They call it the Summit Lift.
http://www.skikelly.com/trails.aspx

[Peter]

Yes, as I said the first 7 are express lifts and the rest are fixed.

Skier, on Jul 11 2006, 08:23 PM, said:

There are at least 7 Summit Expresses that I know of:
Alpine Ski Club, Ontario
Buttermilk, Colorado
Keystone, Colorado
Mount Bachelor, Oregon
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire
Pico, Vermont
Tamarack, Idaho
Keystone, Colorado
Also, there are 17 summit fixed grip lifts:
Berkshire East, Massachusettes
Bighorn, Wyoming
Black Mountain, New Hampshire
Blue Hills, Massachusettes
Kelly Canyon, Idaho
Lake Louise, Alberta
Mansfield Ski Club, Ontario
Panorama, British Columbia
Shawnee Peak, Maine
Silver Star, British Columbia
Snow King, Wyoming
Solitude, Utah
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota
Sugarbush, Vermont
Whiteface, New York
Whitewater, British Columbia
Winterplace, West Virginia

[Emax]

"This is kind of :off-topic:, but do you guys ever see the ski industry doing what sport stadiums have done in the recent past. They have changed the name of the stadiums and coliseums to reflect the names of companies. Like Minute Maid Stadium, Tropicana Stadium, SBC Stadium, SafeCo Stadium etc. Maybe in the future, we will have ski runs and lifts named after companies like Cingular Wireless' Run, Verizon Express, Aflac Lodge."

New Year's Day - I'm watching the "Capitol One Bowl" (only because I'm sick, drugged and bored).

It occurs to me that, in this advertising spirit, American Standard should sponsor a "bowl game".

[Ontariodude]

Emax, on Jan 1 2007, 01:46 PM, said:

It occurs to me that, in this advertising spirit, American Standard should sponsor a "bowl game".

LOL nice one

I'd say my favourite lift name is the Grizzly Bear Express or Elk Chair.

Will T. (ontariodude)

[Bill]

Emax, on Dec 30 2006, 06:01 AM, said:

I happen to double as our resort's "impromptu signmaker". Today, a tower on lift #2 will be labeled: BILL'S TOWER.

Sweeeeeet!

Too bad its not "the real thing"...

BUT, one can only wish...