Why are Americans so salty about skiers?

Richard Wilson4 said:Some people have money to burn, others are drowning in debt and still heading out anyway—honestly, that’s on them.

I don't lose a wink of sleep over whether someone decides to hit the slopes or stay home...

It’s not about me losing anything, either; it’s just that I can't stand watching morons dig their own graves and then act like the whole world is out to get them when everything goes south.

Rachel Brown6 said:Don't mention it. I honestly think the best way to put it is: "If you have hamsters, buy hamster food, not parrot food."😂
Unfortunately, it’s a pretty spot-on description of how we all tend to think.

So, yeah... just pack up, hit the road, and head toward somewhere a bit more predictable. There isn't much point in sticking around here anymore...

Brandon Mitchell6 said:It’s not about me losing anything, either; it’s just that I can't stand watching morons dig their own graves and then act like the whole world is out to get them when everything goes south.

Exactly. I don't think it's even about jealousy, honestly. It's more like we're constantly bombarded by the media with this terrible image of what life is like here in the States. There’s always someone complaining or crying about something. But then again, I don't know many people who would actually say things are going great, yet at the same time, they're out buying new cars or heading off to ski at places like Vail. They'll spend money on all sorts of random stuff.

It just doesn't add up, I guess. ☕

For instance, I definitely don't have enough to hit those super expensive resorts, but maybe we could pool some money together for the local spots nearby? But I suppose that wouldn't be considered "cool" enough. It seems like people would rather pay sixty bucks for a round of beers for ten people than just enjoy something closer to home. 🤮

It’s not even just about the typical local complaining; it’s this constant, forced narrative about how everything is falling apart and people are living out of shipping containers—mostly from folks who are literally taking out loans just to go skiing. Honestly, it bugs me. It bothers me seeing malls packed to the brim, people hitting the slopes, buying brand-new SUVs... all while being done by people making the same amount of money I do, only to turn around later and whine about how it's a disaster, how they can't afford groceries, or how they don't have a single cent in savings. A little reality check would go a long way.

As for skiing itself, hey, do whatever you want with your money, it's none of my business. I just wish those same people wouldn't lecture everyone else about economic collapses and social catastrophes afterward...

Brandon Mitchell6 said:It’s not even about being bitter anymore; it’s just common sense. We’re sliding out of one bad year straight into an even uglier one, yet you still see hundreds of thousands of people hitting up Aspen on credit, acting like their livelihoods aren't hanging by a thread. Honestly, I don't think half these people realize the economic storm that's actually heading our way. It is incredibly difficult to suddenly wean yourself off the debt drip when you've been living on borrowed money for the last decade.

I don't think they're actually that broke. If you look at all the cars driving around...

Maybe those are all leased or bought on credit too?🤷

Look, I’m of the mindset that everyone should be allowed to spend their own cash however they see fit—if my friends want to blow their savings on a winter trip to Aspen or a summer getaway in the Hamptons, more power to them. It’s their money.
But honestly, it really gets under my skin when someone spends every waking moment complaining about how broke they are or how the job market is a total disaster, only to turn around and head off to a ski resort. I know plenty of people who pull that exact move.

We shouldn't be too hard on them; they’re dealing with their own set of struggles here:

"Skiing at Mount Rainier was my biggest mistake—it was an absolute disaster and a total letdown"
😢

The damn cost of living here!!!
Why do people even bother going to the coast?
I can head out for a four-day boarding trip in Canada or spend a weekend up in Canada, and it honestly costs me less than just one week of private rentals by the Atlantic! I’d much rather save my money for winter sports anyway; I don't mind skipping the summer crowds altogether.
I want to go to France, Austria, or Italy someday—so what if I do?
What a joke.