The "Sugarbush Thread"

[thetrailboss]

From what I've heard the big 200 unit housing project was nixxed by Sugarbush due to cost, ..as was downhill biking. Cost of lift maintenance, lift ops, patrol, bike shop, and food/beverage simply did not cover the limited income. Downhill biking is also much more equipment-specific (expensive) and relatively dangerous compared to trail riding.
The Town of Warren is actively looking at ways to increase affordable housing, including limits to STRs and allowing accessory apartments. Same for Waitsfield, who are also planning a downtown sewer project, at great expense.

So Alterra is not moving forward with the employee housing project?

 

[Plowboy]

So Alterra is not moving forward with the employee housing project?

From what I’ve heard a big part of the problem is the sewer system. The waste water treatment plant is at capacity. Nothing on site available and off site is $$$$$.

 

[thetrailboss]

From what I’ve heard a big part of the problem is the sewer system. The waste water treatment plant is at capacity. Nothing on site available and off site is $$$$$.

Sounds like a shitty deal……







(Thank you, tip your waitstaff well).

 

[machski]

I haven’t followed it that closely but the parts that I remember seem to be coming to fruition. What’s been downplayed?

Well, TL replacement went from this past summer to hopefully next summer, no word on SQ replacement, same with DR out of the base. They have been expanding and increasing pumping capacity of the snowmaking system, but all date targets are gone from the 2030 plan page now. That is a big change.

 

[thetrailboss]

Well, TL replacement went from this past summer to hopefully next summer, no word on SQ replacement, same with DR out of the base. They have been expanding and increasing pumping capacity of the snowmaking system, but all date targets are gone from the 2030 plan page now. That is a big change.

LiftBlog is reporting that the TL Replacement is still on the list for next year.

And no new lifts for SB in 2026 or 2027 (yet).

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