Belleayre and NYS Budget Cuts

[andrec10]

All this noise about Belleayre resort but not a sound about that huge resort on its way in Bovina. Buddy in Andes tells me its gonna be as upscale as you can get. Right down to playing polo and swimming in a pool fulla cash. There even lifting the liquor ban so it can go through. Just imagin if they build the resort first, then take Bobcat outta mothballs for all them rich folks. Weird-not a peep outta Hunter an Windy bout it tho. You boys are so worried about little Belleayre your missing the big bear creepin up from behind. Wait til Orville sees all them sheiks limos drivin past his mountain on the way to Bovina. Lotta raptors out there.

http://www.amanresorts.com/

Troll!:uzi:

 

[faceplant]

We"re wippin up some mimosas--sounds like you could use a double, mountaiman?

 

[dmc]

We"re wippin up some mimosas--sounds like you could use a double, mountaiman?

I'll stick to big boy drinks...

But thanks...

 

[dmc]

Troll!:uzi:

Jersey Troll.... Worst kind...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

 

[ed-drum]

Dmc used to live in New Jersey. Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black! Oh yeah, my wife was born in Jersey.

 

[dmc]

Dmc used to live in New Jersey. Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black! Oh yeah, my wife was born in Jersey.

I did... I lived in Ohio and Georgia too.. Also NY before in the past...

But i do pay taxes in NY now... And thats the point...

 

[ed-drum]

Ohio, New Jersey and Georgia. You must be so PROUD, DMC!

 

[dmc]

Ohio, New Jersey and Georgia. You must be so PROUD, DMC!

i was thinking about backing off this board for a bit based upon all the ruckus and negative stuff I've been involved with...

I'm now convinced this is a good idea - thanks Ed......

Next post will be Hunter making snow!!! Psyched!

 

[ed-drum]

I'm just joking with you, DMC! The Air Force stuck me in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. I hated it! Too hot in the summer, cold in the winter with no snow and idiot tourists all over. Kind of like the Woodstock tourists looking for the field where the '69 concert was.

 

[k2 four]

"He's (Tony Lanza) on his way out, but that's another story." Orville Slutsky. Woodstock Times article when Hunter built the learning center.

Like to hear more about this one.

 

[faceplant]

"Over the last 20 years," says Geoffrey Weill, "Aman has developed a model of exquisite service, graciousness and luxury -- and the ne plus ultra in terms of the guest experience -- that are considered, quite simply, the ultimate in the world of hospitality”

Yup- think I”ll swing by in the ol rig and pick myself up a brooo-shure, check out the ne plus ultra to

 

[catskills]

I was just kidding about the Mars thing.

Seriously, personally I think we all do much better if neighbors worked together rather than fight each other. By neighbors I mean Greene, Delaware, and Ulster counties.

I have to believe that weekend customer visits at most could only increase 10 to 20 percent before Hunter and Windham maxed out their current capacity. That last 10 percent customer weekend growth may be difficult because many customers will not enjoy that kind of customer density. Personally, I would love to see Hunter be able to expand up to the Hunter Fire Tower to get over 2000 feet of vertical. That would be awesome.

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

The Times Union is reporting that NYS is investigating leasing public assets like the Tappan Zee and the NYS lottery....Maybe relevant to Belleayre? Granted, it won't bring in any "real" money, like leasing the bridge or the lottery might, but the area might be up for grabs just for principle's sake if other public assets are leased....

(Can't take credit for finding this article....It was posted on skiADK.com.)

 

[k2 four]

Hearsay from the top..... Belleayre will fully open this winter! The noticable differences will be in some energy conseration efforts.
Programs will run. All trails open.
The official press release will be out this afternoon.

The late but favorable outcome is probably due to the huge amount of noise created by all the Belleayre supporters. That includes DMC (Run DMC?).

 

[ed-drum]

Getting Hunter to expand to the top of the real Hunter Mountain by the fire tower will never happen because Hunter Mtn. is "forever wild". The ski area's mountain is called "Colonel's Chair.

 

[thinnmann]

Hearsay from the top..... Belleayre will fully open this winter! The noticable differences will be in some energy conseration efforts.
Programs will run. All trails open.
The official press release will be out this afternoon.

The late but favorable outcome is probably due to the huge amount of noise created by all the Belleayre supporters. That includes DMC (Run DMC?).

Hope you are not just setting us up for a fall, K2four....

I did notice two changes at the Bell web site:
New page here http://www.belleayre.com/fall/fall.htm
And this new page has a header that reads "2008-2009 Ski Season"!
http://www.belleayre.com/fall/leaf.htm

 

[thinnmann]

"He's (Tony Lanza) on his way out, but that's another story." Orville Slutsky. Woodstock Times article when Hunter built the learning center.

Like to hear more about this one.

Yesterday evening, I received this email from Belleayre Mountain Racing Association. Jim Cardenali is the director of the racing programs at Belleayre:

From: Jim Cardenali
Re: Tony Lanza
Dear Folks,
Tony's passion and dedication to Belleayre Mountain, the Catskill area and communities, all of us, skiing, and the entire ski industry has been unwavering as he negotiates through a myriad of delays and attempted sabotage of his dreams and efforts toward them. I would like to request that we individually write letters or e-mails of appreciation and thanks to Tony for his incredible efforts.
Sincerely,
Jim Cardenali
(Tony's e-mail is tplanza@gw.dec.state.ny.us)​

 

[k2 four]

Hope you are not just setting us up for a fall, K2four....

I did notice two changes at the Bell web site:
New page here http://www.belleayre.com/fall/fall.htm
And this new page has a header that reads "2008-2009 Ski Season"!
http://www.belleayre.com/fall/leaf.htm

Comes from an A1 source.

They are working on the web site updates as we speak. Official word soon!

Here I come Dot!

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Comes from an A1 source.

They are working on the web site updates as we speak. Official word soon!

Here I come Dot!

That’s impressive access to the top.

 

[k2 four]

That’s impressive access to the top.

Not so impressive. I made the right call to the right person at the right time. Simple; anyone could have made the call. It was just a fluke that the word came down this morning when I called.