Zand
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Now that the off-season is officially here, what areas are doing lift/lodge/trail/etc upgrades that we know of?
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Out here in Utah:
Cecret Double and Supreme Triple are getting replaced with one new HSQ at Alta.
Does anybody know if anything is happening at Sugarloaf this year?
Does anybody know if anything is happening at Sugarloaf this year?
What is the local feeling on that?
I'm surprised to see no announcement or progress toward a Bucksaw replacement. On one hand, they don't really need it given SuperQuad capacity and improved reliability and intermediate terrain serviced by the WhiffleTree quad. On the other hand, why the hell hasn't Sugarloaf installed a new high speed lift in over 20 years? Not long ago Sugarloaf used to try to remain competitive with its peers and aim for #1 in the east. Summer seasons with Boyne now consist of paint the fence, wax-on, wax-off, and no flying crane kicks. I'm looking forward to some kind of announcement soon to demonstrate that the new owner recognizes the severity of its deferred capital expenditures budget and is willing to take corrective action.
That is a good question. So far I have not heard a lot of feedback when talking to folks. Nobody is really happy or mad. I know that a lot of folks complained about the Supreme last season--it was a fixed triple with a carpet loader. The carpet was breaking. Honestly I thought it was fine.
The big upset is that local company Doppelmayr lost the job to Poma. This is the first major Poma install in the Wasatch since they did work at the former Canyons more than 20 years ago.
More folks are upset about the proposed "mini-tram" that Alta wants to install to the top of Baldy.
I forgot about the tram thing to Baldy- is it designed so you ski just Alta side or can you drop into Snowbird? I might have the geogaphy off.
I was wondering if the locals would be pissed about more traffic in Supreme but if the lift was having issues then it sounds like a good idea. It ran fine when I was there and I really liked the terrain up there. Makes more sense layout wise without Cecret.
Not really construction but an improvement. Sugarbush rebranded Timbers to Rumble's Kitchen, with new menu, manager and vibe. I hope it is good, I would much rather be in there than the Pub. Fingers crossed!