Ascutney Mountain Sold!

[thetrailboss]

For one, over invested in the High Speed Quad before snowmaking infrastructure.

That and burning bridges with everyone in the community.

 

[deadheadskier]

Yes, they were inexperienced when they bought it and overly egotistical in ways that pissed off locals. Sound familiar?

 

[thetrailboss]

Yes, they were inexperienced when they bought it and overly egotistical in ways that pissed off locals. Sound familiar?

You said it...not me! I've drawn the unfortunate analogy a few times.

 

[Abubob]

Article in the Valley news today: http://www.vnews.com/news/newsletter/20058753-95/ascutney-mountain-resort-sold-conserved

 

[crank]

Question: would a condo or house at Ascutney be a good investment?

 

[wa-loaf]

Question: would a condo or house at Ascutney be a good investment?

Probably not. I know someone who just sold theirs. They said the town is using a lot of them for subsidized housing.

 

[VTKilarney]

Probably not. I know someone who just sold theirs. They said the town is using a lot of them for subsidized housing.

Ascutney still pretty far away from other ski areas, so if you are looking to pick one up for skiing, it's probably not a great idea.

 

[Smellytele]

Ascutney still pretty far away from other ski areas, so if you are looking to pick one up for skiing, it's probably not a great idea.

30-35 min to Okemo

 

[crank]

Went mountain biking there a couple summers back. Trails were fun and I see them getting better and more extensive. Plus great BC skiing options as long as there is snow.

I am not seriously thinking about buying there, but I think they have probably hit bottom and will begin to crawl back up in value.

Went to Ascutney about 17 years ago on one of those super cheap 3 nights in a condo but you have to attend our time share pitch deals. Ex wanted to buy. Glad I resisted.

 

[Smellytele]

http://www.snocountry.com/en/news/e...r-acquires-mount-ascutney-rope-tow-ready-soon

"
In anticipation of the land purchase, Mount Ascutney Outdoors has nearly completed a 1,000-foot rope tow for this winter, and hopes it will be ready for Christmas vacation. The rope tow will be free for anyone to use.
The rope tow will access at least three wide groomed runs, and will also provide access to the mountain’s backcountry ski trails."

 

[thetrailboss]

http://www.snocountry.com/en/news/e...r-acquires-mount-ascutney-rope-tow-ready-soon

"
In anticipation of the land purchase, Mount Ascutney Outdoors has nearly completed a 1,000-foot rope tow for this winter, and hopes it will be ready for Christmas vacation. The rope tow will be free for anyone to use.
The rope tow will access at least three wide groomed runs, and will also provide access to the mountain’s backcountry ski trails."

Better than nothing. But still a far cry from what was there. It's a real shame those lifts were removed. I believe the double chair is still there. I think it needs a lot of work though.


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[mlctvt]

The new Ascutney trails website is up.

Fatbike fest is Feb 6

Looks like a pretty good trail network is already mapped out
Maybe we'll stop here to check it out on the way to Kingdom Trails next year.

 

[Smellytele]

The new Ascutney trails website is up.

Fatbike fest is Feb 6

Looks like a pretty good trail network is already mapped out
Maybe we'll stop here to check it out on the way to Kingdom Trails next year.

much closer for a large amount of population. If the word gets out and the trails are as good or comparable to KT then this could cut into their clientèle.

 

[VTKilarney]

much closer for a large amount of population. If the word gets out and the trails are as good or comparable to KT then this could cut into their clientèle.

Agreed. Ascutney is convenient to Boston and New York City. If they do it correctly it could have a real impact on Kingdom Trails, especially since the Canadians have a horrible exchange rate right now.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

Almost ready

http://www.newenglandskiindustry.com/viewstory.php?storyid=369

 

[snoseek]

Here's a pic of vermonts hottest new rope tow

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[snoseek]

Here's a pic of vermonts hottest new rope tow

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[manhattanskier]

So hot, and seriously a great start

 

[tree_skier]

I would had put the main slope T-Bar back in

 

[tree_skier]

That would had given them a lot of ski area for little lift investment.

Main slope
West Slope
Nine Lives
lower Millers Mile
42 street
lower 5th Ave

and would had been a decent place to ski