Belleayre Petition

[ski_resort_observer]

Yes I guess that is probably considered the true definition of a destination resort. I can see where there may be some exceptions to this rule. I think a true destination resort needs something more than just numbers. WF may get a pass on the slopeside lodging because of how much there is to do in Lake Placid. Smugglers may get a pass on not a lot to do in that area but has got great slopeside lodging and an awesome ski program for kids. and family. IMHO you need more than just more multi-night guests than single day skiers and riders. Gore seems to be a long way away from meeting any of the destination resort criteria.

Always exceptions and both WF and Smuggs are destination resorts, Gore is not. If you read my post the lodging can be both at the base and nearby as in the case of Whiteface/LP. This is not my definition it's the resort industry's definition.

Let's get back to the thread.....Belleayre Petition

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Let's get back to the thread.....Belleayre Petition

To: Elected and appointed officials serving Catskill region.
We the undersigned are incredulous at the lack of attention State officials have given to Belleayre Mt. Ski Center.

We understand Belleayre is the economic lynch pin of the Rt. 28 corridor and that continued neglect consigns the entire region to a future of poverty and decay. The economic survival of our area is at stake.

Does state officials = DEC?

We decry the continued investment of millions and millions of dollars in Gore and Whiteface while Belleayre continues to get the short stick.

As stated before ORDA had to take out loans to keep going with the projects. Parts are on hold because of lack of funding even with the loans.


We are outraged that after two years of work, the NYS DEC has still not completed and will not release, any Unit Management Plan for Belleayre Mt. This is not a funding issue because UMP’s are not funding documents. They are merely blueprints for what the State would like to do in management of a given property.
Without a UMP, no funding requests can even be considered.

Not having a UMP in place is pretty bad, but I don't see how it isn't a funding issue when you have to pay people to write it. It takes time and research to do it properly so that it will be approved.