I think discussing this over PM is appropriate.
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I think discussing this over PM is appropriate.
from_the_NEK
Active member
Is it time for the ski-off yet?
drjeff
Well-known member
This is getting to be more like a mid-August rant!! We need snow!!
I like to believe I'm a relatively fair man and actions speak much louder than words; so while I will be interested in what is said at the meeting. We can all SAY anything. Let's see if anything goes into action over the summer and in prep for next year. Let's see how they finish this ski season as well....
Regarding questions. One thing I wonder about, is any cost overruns on the EB-5 funded projects. Not many constructions projects stay on budget, especially with poor weather conditions to boot......so my question, which will be answered over time, is....if/when there are overruns as they near completion in Q3/Q4 of 2015, will any snow making investments be impacted by the need to funnel funds into the final phase of the hotel or mid burke etc. I'm not an expert on EB-5 projects so I'm not sure how overruns are handled.
Regarding questions. One thing I wonder about, is any cost overruns on the EB-5 funded projects. Not many constructions projects stay on budget, especially with poor weather conditions to boot......so my question, which will be answered over time, is....if/when there are overruns as they near completion in Q3/Q4 of 2015, will any snow making investments be impacted by the need to funnel funds into the final phase of the hotel or mid burke etc. I'm not an expert on EB-5 projects so I'm not sure how overruns are handled.
from_the_NEK
Active member
The crazy part is Burke just got enough snow to be 100% open (two trails are closed for extra snowmaking).
"Go that way really fast, if something gets in your way........turn."
Cannonball
New member
Please report back on this one! A lift there would be a travesty. It is such a PIA coming in and out of there....and that's what makes it great! Those lines are stay so sweet all day. With a lift they'll be toast before lunch. (See Mittersill lift)
VTKilarney
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from_the_NEK
Active member
I didn't ski Big Dipper on Saturday or Monday so I don't have an answer.
from_the_NEK
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There is a long discussion about East Bowl development in this thread starting around post#211 (almost 3000 posts ago seems like yesterday!).
I think a lift would be fine over there but it needs to be low capacity like Castlerock at Sugarbush.
Yes, the East Bowl has been on the drawing boards for what? 30 years or so now? Those older maps from Kitchell's time are pretty interesting....there was a trail pod in the East Bowl, the meadow below the East Bowl, and the West Peak area. The latter looked pretty tasty.
Here is said map...although the Pinkham Development is not on this map:
from_the_NEK
Active member
Ummmmm Masskier, did you sell some property to QBurke? Google Earth overlay of night skiing proposal.
Cannonball
New member
I'm thinking more like the Stickney T-bar at BW. Although T-bars carry 2x more people than ideal!
steamboat1
New member
Simple solution. A poma or J bar.
Cannonball
New member
You are a genius!!! Why didn't I think of that when I said a T-bar carries 2x too many people. THANKS!
from_the_NEK
Active member
The shape of the terrain in the East Bowl would not be good for a surface lift.
Cannonball
New member
For sure, it would be a challenging ride. That would weed some people out too. I'm liking it better all the time.
VTKilarney
Well-known member
Single chair. MRG won't be able to be so smug.
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