Originally Posted by
Jester2000
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that it's location is across the street from Killington & Pico, where a season pass for skiing will run you a thousand dollars or so.
Skiers and downhill mountain bikers tend to have some money to throw around on their vacations; the "beer joint along a highway" you mention has rooms available that go for $600-$900 and change on certain weekends.
That they're so cool to hikers is pretty remarkable. I imagine that's why Jack says "considering its location."