Balsams Grand Resort teams up with ski industry legend Les Otten

[dlague]

It's Hydro-Quebec and the Balsams redevelopment does not depend on more power from the Northern Pass - it is just being used as leverage sadly.

The Northern Pass will not provide power anywhere near Northern NH. Balsam will get power distributed by NHEC. Used to work for them and NHEC was constantly up there helping with electric delivery plans.

 

[deadheadskier]

The Northern Pass will not provide power anywhere near Northern NH. Balsam will get power distributed by NHEC. Used to work for them and NHEC was constantly up there helping with electric delivery plans.

As you used to work for an electric utility, I'm curious to hear your take on Northern Pass. I've done little research on the subject. I have spent a lot of time in the Lancaster, Colebrook and Berlin areas for work in the last couple years. Seems most folks are against it judging by all the signs in yards.

 

[dlague]

As you used to work for an electric utility, I'm curious to hear your take on Northern Pass. I've done little research on the subject. I have spent a lot of time in the Lancaster, Colebrook and Berlin areas for work in the last couple years. Seems most folks are against it judging by all the signs in yards.

Well it will bring cheaper power to southern New England. Technically, New England is somewhat power starved because no wants bigger natural gas lines either. Some thing has to give eventually. I do not have any strong feelings for or against it.

 

[SIKSKIER]

Different take on this article.
http://www.newenglandskiindustry.com/viewstory.php?storyid=461

 

[Los]

From the Article:
According to the Colebrook Chronicle, the developers have yet to apply for the necessary state alteration-of-terrain permit.

This is probably true, but it does not show the whole scenario. I am involved with a local boat launch on a local pond. There are many permits that must be obtained. Some of these permits can not come until others are obtained. (Try to get a building permit for a house in this town, you'll need to already have gained the plumbing permit. ) We are waiting for the wetlands permit to come forward, and the state has 60 to 90 days to act on it, and they are taking all of it. Backlog, lack of staff, being careful and studious, giving all objectors the full opportunity to object.... the reasons go on and on. It doesn't matter, the bottom line is the permits take a certain amount of time and you in many cases, you don't the second permit until the first one is obtained. I'm sure when they say "[FONT=Georgia, Arial] many items are still considered missing" that they certainly are missing some of he permits. This is not get a single building permit and bring in the excavator. Government bureaucracy is a reality, and part of the process. If a man lobbies someone to smooth out the process, others will certainly look at it as "[/FONT]reportedly pressuring local elected officials to drop their opposition".

In any case, I can not see how there is a downside to any of this happening, just ask the folks at Rangeley if they want Saddleback to open. I hope Les and Co. are able to make this happen.

I agree with your overall point, but just to clarify, in NH a Planning Board cannot make their review or and determination contingent on first obtaining other state or federal approvals, although they can certainly make it a condition of approval. I believe that's a relatively recent statutory amendment. Here's the language from the statute: "An application shall not be considered incomplete solely because it is dependent upon the submission of an application to or the issuance of permits or approvals from other state or federal governmental bodies; however, the planning board may condition approval upon the receipt of such permits or approvals[.]" RSA 676:4, I(b).

Whatever. It doesn't change your overall point, which I agree with.

 

[DoublePlanker]

Nothing new. But its an interview with Les http://www.wmur.com/money/150yearold-balsams-resort-to-live-again/41509610

 

[thetrailboss]

Nothing new. But its an interview with Les http://www.wmur.com/money/150yearold-balsams-resort-to-live-again/41509610

Just watched it. Very interesting.

 

[xwhaler]

Balsams Marketing Movie!

https://thebalsamsresort.com/balsams-movie/

 

[xwhaler]

This is truly something else

https://thebalsamsresort.com/vision/ski-expansion/

 

[from_the_NEK]

Balsams Marketing Movie!

https://thebalsamsresort.com/balsams-movie/

Wow, that really gave the nostalgia muscles a workout.

Double wow on the 1.5x vertical exaggeration on their ski trail overlay making the mountain look look like it is 5421' tall vs 3490' :roll:.

Comparison of images in the video (right side) with the same angle on Google Earth on my computer (left side) with no vertical exaggeration and with 1.5.

1st View -
No vert exaggeration:

1.5x Exaggeration:

Second View -
No exag:

1.5 exag:

And is that a skier bridge across Route 26?!:idea:

 

[bdfreetuna]

This country needs more Les Ottens.

 

[Newpylong]

godspeed.

 

[Mapnut]

Though I'm a stickler for vertical drop accuracy, I have no problem with the vertical exaggeration of the graphics in the video, because that's how it would look to you when you're there amid the mountains.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm sure they will take some ribbing for their exaggerated vertical numbers ala Someday Bigger.

 

[Jully]

I'm sure they will take some ribbing for their exaggerated vertical numbers ala Someday Bigger.

It's got more vertical than Wildcat you haven't heard!?!

 

[DoublePlanker]

unionleader article
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20161113/NEWHAMPSHIRE0501/161119732/0/NEWS07

Apparently, $25m needed from condo sales. They are at $21m from 240 people.
State vote is soon for the public assistance.

 

[Smellytele]

unionleader article
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20161113/NEWHAMPSHIRE0501/161119732/0/NEWS07

Apparently, $25m needed from condo sales. They are at $21m from 240 people.
State vote is soon for the public assistance.

from those numbers above the condos are only going for 87500. with 45 condos or so to go

 

[Mapnut]

I'd assume those are deposits.

 

[yeggous]

I'd assume those are deposits.

Meh, really? Real estate up there is cheap.


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[deadheadskier]

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