Smellytele
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I like the placement of the Bear's den. Ski in and ski out. I don't have to walk up to the lift.
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Big Burke announcement
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I like the placement of the Bear's den. Ski in and ski out. I don't have to walk up to the lift.
dlague
Active member
Seems sensible but who has the $300k to $400k needed to bring the building into some form of code compliance and serviceability?
No doubt BMA would love to have a place to host their weekend program and race days but that buidling is a money pit.....
No doubt BMA would love to have a place to host their weekend program and race days but that buidling is a money pit.....
MEtoVTSkier
Active member
Didn't they put a new covered magic carpet in at the mid-lodge, so you don't have to walk up?
MEtoVTSkier
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Figured it would be a slow start attendance wise for them. But, I think as the season goes on, a lot of people, myself included, who've been staying away, will start returning. I think as word gets out that they are actually making a reasonable amount of snow, it will smooth a lot of bad feelings. A little help from Mother Nature wouldn't hurt either.
You'd think they'd move all the food into the new day-lodge, just keep the bar and basic drinks like coffee/hot chocolate/water/juice e.c.t. available at Bear's Den for those that are booting up or in for a quick break, or race teams/BMA practice.
The Hotel is building is going to be open 24/7 regardless, so that and Sherburne Lodge should be hosting the majority of the services. Mid-Burke should be Bear's Den and just basic lodge amenities until it's fate is decided.
When the new T-bar is installed, did they say if it was going to be extended lower, closer to the new lodge?
Good points. And I think that the T-Bar is set to follow the same path as the Poma.
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Latest VTD article on Burke:
https://vtdigger.org/2016/12/08/bur...il&utm_term=0_dc3c5486db-82cca1a9a8-405558657
And for those that were wondering about last season.....
https://vtdigger.org/2016/12/08/bur...il&utm_term=0_dc3c5486db-82cca1a9a8-405558657
And for those that were wondering about last season.....
SIKSKIER
New member
This made me laugh today.
On Burkes snow report: If this keeps up we should be able to open more then double the terrain heading into next weekend.
They have 1 run open today so look for 2 next weekend.
On Burkes snow report: If this keeps up we should be able to open more then double the terrain heading into next weekend.
They have 1 run open today so look for 2 next weekend.
wtcobb
New member
Hey now: more than double would give three runs.
from_the_NEK
Active member
That "more than double" is likely to include the Dippers and Upper Warrens Way which by far take the most snow making resources to get covered. After those large main trails are done they can spread out around the upper and lower mountain increasing trail counts quickly from there.
This is roughly the logical plan that Burke skiers wanted Q Jr to follow but for whatever reason logic didn't apply to him and he made sure the terrain park was top priority instead.
This is roughly the logical plan that Burke skiers wanted Q Jr to follow but for whatever reason logic didn't apply to him and he made sure the terrain park was top priority instead.
VTKilarney
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It's nice to see the vibe up there this year. Things really have changed for the better.
NEK, don't you think that they need to get the lower mountain open sooner than later just for the parking alone? I wouldn't fault them if they did so. Ary, however, seemed to want the ENTIRE lower mountain open before he turned the guns back up on the main mountain. That was crazy.
NEK, don't you think that they need to get the lower mountain open sooner than later just for the parking alone? I wouldn't fault them if they did so. Ary, however, seemed to want the ENTIRE lower mountain open before he turned the guns back up on the main mountain. That was crazy.
from_the_NEK
Active member
From what I hear a opening a lower mountain route is the next focus. I'm not sure if they will start this weekend. The upcoming weather is perfect for making snow (other than the wind).
It seems like the mountain should have enough natural snow that getting Midway-High Meadows pass open could be done with one day of targeted snowmaking. Having Midway-HMP open would connect the Sherburne lift to the Hotel and then the base lodge.
It seems like the mountain should have enough natural snow that getting Midway-High Meadows pass open could be done with one day of targeted snowmaking. Having Midway-HMP open would connect the Sherburne lift to the Hotel and then the base lodge.
That "more than double" is likely to include the Dippers and Upper Warrens Way which by far take the most snow making resources to get covered. After those large main trails are done they can spread out around the upper and lower mountain increasing trail counts quickly from there.
This is roughly the logical plan that Burke skiers wanted Q Jr to follow but for whatever reason logic didn't apply to him and he made sure the terrain park was top priority instead.
Terrain park and techno music.
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VTKilarney
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The hotel is now 40% off for Christmas week. $379 for a family of four in a one bedroom suite including lift tickets. $229 for two people in a studio suite.
The vibe around the area is much lighter.......there was a heaviness that is gone.....and to hear things around town like "the mountain is looking great and open 30 days earlier.....so happy for them".....vs. "what the heck are they doing? Hopefully they will have a single run for Christmas".......support vs. passive aggressive energy.
Mother Nature is certainly helping......
Mother Nature is certainly helping......
wtcobb
New member
Q-less beats clueless all day, every day.
MEtoVTSkier
Active member
If you go thru the homepage or any other way, you may not be seeing the discount, and need the coupon code.
http://skiburke.com/deals/holiday-savings/
Yes. I tried to book through their site and the price was 379 for 2 people. Didn't see a promo code though there was a place to insert one. I called the reservations desk and yes the price is $229 for 2.
We are visiting some friends who live in Sunape, NH starting the 26th and I think we will break away to Burke for a couple of days like 29th and 30th. Hoping they will have a good amount of terrain open and lower crowds than the major areas.
How much snow have they been getting as compared to Stowe or Jay?
We are visiting some friends who live in Sunape, NH starting the 26th and I think we will break away to Burke for a couple of days like 29th and 30th. Hoping they will have a good amount of terrain open and lower crowds than the major areas.
How much snow have they been getting as compared to Stowe or Jay?
Webcam
Does anyone know the powers that be?? How do we get them to turn the webcam around so that instead of seeing an incredibly static view of the hotel we can see the view up the mountain? Seems like a small thing, but if a webcam is supposed to generate some buzz and interest, it should be interesting.
Does anyone know the powers that be?? How do we get them to turn the webcam around so that instead of seeing an incredibly static view of the hotel we can see the view up the mountain? Seems like a small thing, but if a webcam is supposed to generate some buzz and interest, it should be interesting.
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