Replying to Alta and Newschoolers
So over new years, I'm making a trip out to Alta. I've only ever skied UT once and it was at the Canyons. Stoked on some new terrain (and hopefully getting a few more days on my YLE's).
That being said, I don't always keep up on ski politics. I know Alta is a skiers only resort. I've seen a few documented videos of Alta skiers just being complete pompous douche bags towards boarders. I assume not every Skier at Alta is like that.
I imagine the predisposition of hate towards boarders has to do with 1 of two things (or both):
1. The presumption that all boarders are dicks
2. The age old supremacy mindset of boarding v. skiing
This got me thinking.
Since one could argue Newschoolers and boarders share a similar interest in their riding technique (and appearance at that), how are Newschoolers received/viewed at Alta? Has anyone had any negative experiences skiing Alta as a "Newschooler?"
Obviously, it should all boil down to respect gets respect, but I'm curious if the stereotype receives any hate.
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