Big Burke announcement

[VTKilarney]

You know it's bad when even Masskier can't make up something good to say.

 

[VTKilarney]

Interesting, the "You Mad Bro?" meme appears to have mysteriously disappeared from the Facebook page. Someone pointed out in the same thread that the person who posted it was the Events Coordinator. That might have had something to do with it.

 

[steamboat1]

Did Burke not take part in the Efficiency Vermont program to purchase low-e guns at a reduced cost? Seems like almost every other ski area in VT. did.

 

[VTKilarney]

Did Burke not take part in the Efficiency Vermont program to purchase low-e guns at a reduced cost? Seems like almost every other ski area in VT. did.

They installed 26 new low-e guns over the summer. Compare that to Bromley's 78, Okemo's 100, Stratton's 350, Smuggs 400, and Jay Peak's 42.

 

[thetrailboss]

So I diplomatically responded to Patrick's comment by saying that they need to improve their snowmaking and PR with their guests and it was deleted. Classy.

 

[deadheadskier]

For comparison Burke used to rent five, 400 hp compressors in the past for snowmaking - 2,000 hp of total air in the past vs today's firepower of 800 hp. These guys just don't get how to operate a ski area - $50 million for a hotel but can't spare a few thousand for snowmaking....

Maybe they should have built a $40M hotel and dumped $10M into on mountain improvements and experienced management to run the place.

 

[steamboat1]

They installed 26 new low-e guns.

Considering other areas purchased hundreds that's not a very significant number.

 

[VTKilarney]

Considering other areas purchased hundreds that's not a very significant number.

Do we even know where on the hill they are located? My guess is on the lower mountain, but I really don't know.

 

[thetrailboss]

Maybe they should have built a $40M hotel and dumped $10M into on mountain improvements and experienced management to run the place.

Bingo. They broke something that was working fine.

 

[thetrailboss]

Considering other areas purchased hundreds that's not a very significant number.

26 or 200 ends up with the same result; they don't have the capacity now to RUN those guns. Shear stupidity.

 

[WoodCore]

Pretty sad when Burke's snowmaking effort this year is almost on par with Magic Mtn.

 

[thetrailboss]

Pretty sad when Burke's snowmaking effort this year is almost on par with Magic Mtn.

If not less. They used to be able to light up many more guns if needed. Now folks are paying more and getting less. How is that progress?

 

[deadheadskier]

Only thing I can say for those that call Burke home is they make an appropriate fix like Wildcat did after last year's debacle. They sunk $2M into snowmaking. Burke is a similar sized area. I hope they are at the planning table now and planning for the off season. Likewise they should be on an apologizing PR campaign to their customers.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

So I diplomatically responded to Patrick's comment by saying that they need to improve their snowmaking and PR with their guests and it was deleted. Classy.

Still there I believe, the meme is gone though

 

[VTKilarney]

Let's be positive about this. At least the hotel construction will not be delayed by man-made snow being deposited on the construction site.


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[MEtoVTSkier]

They installed 26 new low-e guns over the summer. Compare that to Bromley's 78, Okemo's 100, Stratton's 350, Smuggs 400, and Jay Peak's 42.

Almost 400 at Killington...

351 at Sugarbush

 

[from_the_NEK]

But, but, but...

 

[thetrailboss]

Let's be positive about this. At least the hotel construction will not be delayed by man-made snow being deposited on the construction site.


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Absolutely. Did they remove the compressor shed that is beside the Hotel site?

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

 

[from_the_NEK]

Absolutely. Did they remove the compressor shed that is beside the Hotel site?

Yes, that shed where they parked the generators is gone.