Big Burke announcement

[thetrailboss]

I've done it in 15 F. I think -25 would put you in shock

Just found this picture of the first Q Pool Customer in - 25 F weather:

The place I stayed at in Park City a few years back had a inside-outside pool connected by a glass door (like a partially closed garage door). It was about 30 F outside, so even though I stayed in the water the entire time I did not linger outside too long before swimming back inside.

I've seen conflicting information as to if the Burke Pool will be year-round or not. Just because a pool is heated does not make it suitable for winter use. And, again, think of all the energy being consumed just to keep it warm...even with a solar blanket/cover.

 

[deadheadskier]

Sugarloafs giant outdoor hot tub is pretty sweet. It's practically the size of a pool. Definitely used it down around zero degrees. No problemo. Just had to run fast back indoors

 

[skiNEwhere]

Just found this picture of the first Q Pool Customer in - 25 F weather:

This date in history

8/12/2015 - Trailboss finally refers to Burke by its proper Q prefix

 

[VTKilarney]

I find it hard to believe that it will be open year-round. If so, the design is severely flawed.


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[Smellytele]

I have stayed at condos with outdoor pools heated in the winter. Northstar at K for example. It was hot enough when it was in the 20's/teen's. I have been in multiple hot tubs when it has been below zero. Hair does freeze if wet. Maybe they made the pool small for easier heating.

 

[steamboat1]

The hardest part about going in a outdoor pool in cold weather is obviously getting to the pool. Once you're in it's fine. Getting out is not bad because your body is warmed up. Kind of like going in a sauna then going outside & jumping in the snow. It takes a minute or so before the cold hits you. I'm speaking from experience since I've done both.

 

[DoublePlanker]

The place I stayed at in Park City a few years back had a inside-outside pool connected by a glass door (like a partially closed garage door). It was about 30 F outside, so even though I stayed in the water the entire time I did not linger outside too long before swimming back inside.

I've seen conflicting information as to if the Burke Pool will be year-round or not. Just because a pool is heated does not make it suitable for winter use. And, again, think of all the energy being consumed just to keep it warm...even with a solar blanket/cover.

Sunday River Jordan Bowl pool is like that. You get into it inside and can wonder out.

 

[River19]

Hey, I'm just glad they are continuing to build the friggin' thing without the Feds or State yanking the rug out from under the funding......I'd call that a victory.

we can nitpick any project on any mountain, finishing this thing would be a great step in the right direction.

Just wondering what the over/under is on fully clothed pool jumpers they will have at the LI prom next year.......

 

[dlague]

Can you imagine walking in the cold from the Hotel to the pool? As one who has done it, I can say it is painful....and I could not imagine if it was -25 F. Hell, I don't think that Jay's pools are outside.

At Jay, the outdoor pool is closed in the Winter but the hot tubs are open year round and are outside. Getting out of a hot tub when it is cold is not so bad since you are heated up and the distance is not far and once inside there is a bar (The Drink). Or before you go outside there is a bar? Either way!

 

[BenedictGomez]

I've been in an outdoor rooftop pool in Quebec City when it was around 0 outside. It was actually quite nice, like bathwater. The trick is they started a tiny bit of the pool indoor so it's warm when you get in, then you swim under/through a wall of 1/2" flaps of plastic to the outside. Seems a lot more intelligent and comfortable way to go about it then creating a 100% outdoor winter pool.

 

[thetrailboss]

I've been in an outdoor rooftop pool in Quebec City when it was around 0 outside. It was actually quite nice, like bathwater. The trick is they started a tiny bit of the pool indoor so it's warm when you get in, then you swim under/through a wall of 1/2" flaps of plastic to the outside. Seems a lot more intelligent and comfortable way to go about it then creating a 100% outdoor winter pool.

Was that at the Chateau Frontenac? I stayed there in 2010 and think it may have had that set up....

 

[xwhaler]

Was that at the Chateau Frontenac? I stayed there in 2010 and think it may have had that set up....

Or the Delta Hotel there? I stayed at the Delta both times I went to Quebec City and they had the setup you spoke of.

 

[SIKSKIER]

Sunday River Jordan Bowl pool is like that. You get into it inside and can wonder out.

You can see on the top left where it heads inside.

 

[thetrailboss]

Or the Delta Hotel there? I stayed at the Delta both times I went to Quebec City and they had the setup you spoke of.

Now that I think of it the CF only had an indoor pool and we went out to sit on a roof deck.

 

[BenedictGomez]

I cant recall what hotel it was, but it wasnt the CF. It was on a fairly high up floor as it offered a nice view of the city. I'd love to get back there, only been once.

 

[xwhaler]

I cant recall what hotel it was, but it wasnt the CF. It was on a fairly high up floor as it offered a nice view of the city. I'd love to get back there, only been once.

Quebec City is beautiful.... The old section is awesome for food and beer lovers. Never been to Europe but have heard QC is the closest comparable locally

 

[thetrailboss]

Quebec City is beautiful.... The old section is awesome for food and beer lovers. Never been to Europe but have heard QC is the closest comparable locally

+1. AMAZING food!


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[Not Sure]

Was that at the Chateau Frontenac? I stayed there in 2010 and think it may have had that set up....

I stayed at De Governers on a high school trip 79-80 they had a thick plexiglass wall to swim under to get outside, had frozen hair after 20 min.

What a trip ! , The teacher who ran the trip was a stoner. The bus was in a fog 1/2 hr into a 12hr trip,very cold tuff sking , nightlife was out of control.
Went to see a band in Old city drank 10 Bradors and didn't make it to the men's room .
Staggered into the women's rm and puked in the sink. I don't remeber how I got back to the hotel.
I think he's still teaching but would never get away with that type of conduct these days LOL.

 

[steamboat1]

We've always stayed nord of the city. First couple of times rented a house in Tewkesbury. Last several times stayed at Le Manoir du Lac Delage. Both near Stoneham. Never stayed in QC itself. Indoor pool & hot tubs at Lac Delage

 

[VTKilarney]

They finally posted some photos of Bike and Brew. Not many crowd photos, but this one suggests that the crowd, while not particularly large, was better than last year.