Yup, and you wonder why people are fed up with their jobs. Having to pay more for food, utilities, gas, etc and most likely not seeing a commensurate raise to cover the cost of those increases. Why bother going back to work for shit pay.
It's still a gimmick to be one of the 1st to open. If your smart enough when looking at open terrain. you'll look ate miles and acreage vs # of trails. Many places have gone with upper/middle/lower to add trail counts.
Cranmore has a storied history. One of the oldest, longest running areas in North America. Great all around place but has some sneaky steeps. This is a good read on it.
https://www.newenglandskihistory.com/NewHampshire/cranmore.php
I had the pleasure of riding the skimobile when I was a kid. Removed long ago.