A note from Craftsbury to be mindful of after this weekend’s events (and for all ski events, at any host location, in the future). Originally posted to NENSA.
Skiers,
We were happy to have been able to provide snow for you at Craftsbury this weekend, and it was terrific to watch you all race. From young Bill Koch skiers “racing up” – to the best in the country – it was a pleasure to watch you all race.
BUT.After we finished picking up the stadium, and sending you all on your ways, we had to deal with the mess you left behind.
- It was distressing to hear how long it took the Housekeeping staff to clean up the gym after you left.
- It was sad to hear that you had trashed a number of yoga mats.
- It was disappointing to learn that you had made yourselves at home in the Cedar Lounge—a space reserved for paying house guests, and that you had used the toilets in Cedar when there were plenty of other toilets designated for your use.
- I also heard that you were not always courteous when passing recreational skiers on the non-race trails.
- And, there was a lot of trash left all over the place, including much that could have been recycled.
We didn’t put up a lot of signs saying things like “Racers Keep Out” and “Clean up after yourself” and “Be courteous on the ski trail”. We didn’t rope off the gym to keep you out. We had high expectations for you and we trusted you to be respectful and responsible.
After all, look at all the work we did for you.
I know it wasn’t all of you—it was only some of you. But we are all Nordic Skiers, and we need to look out for each other and uphold the honor of our sport.
Judy Geer, for the Craftsbury Crew
