Based on the Act 250 filing there will be pipe going on Kinderspiel plus the other lower mountain feeder replacements?
That main base area piping project will be ENORMOUS in impact. It will remove a rather large leaky section we've finally tracked down, as well as greatly strengthen the area of the system that sees by far the highest pressure. This replacement should allow us to use our low-e HKD fleet all the way to the top.
Yes on snowmaking to kinder, but that extension of the "lower loop" system will likely wait for next summer, there's just too much going on to commit to the massive project that would be 3000+ft of pipe (x2 mind you as there's no air line there either), hydrants etc.
We are working out Mystery as well but that's just a repair job until we can connect the bottom of the line with the 400 return line next season to connect it as a lossless loop. Long term may see Trick's downline rerouted to utilize that same Mystery downline to negate losses there as well but that's also a peripheral project. Mystery's steeper top section all the way to the flats will be online this season.
Lower Magic Carpet is the real big story to me though, as I am MAKING SURE that snowmaking line is functional for this season. We want to blow snow over there SO BAD and are adding to our mobile tower fleet to supplement our ability to do this as well. The battle plan is drawn and the troops are in motion. We will be victorious!!
Sorcerer is another fix for this season that is a simple repair that will have a big overall impact. Having that as a guaranteed open route when there are races on Talisman is going to be huge.
The general idea of the Act 250 permit projects though, is to supplement the Lower East Side to really reflect a new commitment to beginners and intermediates. Real snowmaking and impeccable grooming on the easy way down for starters (imagine that!) and lots of attention paid to fun nooks and crannies that will encourage even the most timid beginner to dip their toes into the tree pool. All that terrain serviced by the Green chair HAS to be dialed, and will set the tone for what guests can expect amplified elsewhere once they sharpen their skills.
The projects we are doing now aren't just about building new things, it's about making what we've got perform the absolute best it can. There's a lot of pipe out there that's disconnected, blown, you name it- but it's only a matter of time, and we have better gear and techniques every day. Despite it being physically and mentally the hardest thing all of us has done, it is also the most rewarding- seeing this place come together is incredible. She's gonna be a beaut!!