Ary's departure would be good news; but who replaces him is probably more important.
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Big Burke announcement
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no worries, you didn't start the rumor. If that's what people in the NEK are talking about, that's what they're talking about.
VTKilarney
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We have been told that skier visits at Burke were flat this year, but that revenues increased slightly. A lot of cheerleaders were applauding the increase in revenues, suggesting that Ary knows what he is doing.
While Vermont has not released its figures yet, we know that the northeast saw a 20% increase in skier visits this year. if Vermont has similar numbers, Burke's year appears to be an unmitigated failure. The only thing I can think of in defense of Burke is that they maybe they have never had much of a difference in skier visits from one year to the next. If that's the case, that presents a different problem in and of itself.
While Vermont has not released its figures yet, we know that the northeast saw a 20% increase in skier visits this year. if Vermont has similar numbers, Burke's year appears to be an unmitigated failure. The only thing I can think of in defense of Burke is that they maybe they have never had much of a difference in skier visits from one year to the next. If that's the case, that presents a different problem in and of itself.
from_the_NEK
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Masskier
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So the ground has been broken. Actually it was broken a couple of weeks ago. But things will really start rocking next week.
They did a lot of clearing just below the site. Do you know if that's the connector to High Meadow?
from_the_NEK
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I haven't been to the site this week. But if I had to guess I would say a lot of that work way down at the bottom of the site likely has to do with the storm water retention pond construction. Controlling storm water from a construction site is often one of the first things that has to be done.
The storm water retention pond component is highlighted in Blue in this plan: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/imaging/...ans/Plan C-402a QBHC General Phasing Plan.pdf
The storm water retention pond component is highlighted in Blue in this plan: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/imaging/...ans/Plan C-402a QBHC General Phasing Plan.pdf
Stop the presses! :lol:
Masskier
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Yep, That is exactly it. Thanks.
VTKilarney
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Judging by the plans, it looks like there may be very limited Mid-Burke parking next winter due to the main lot being used for construction staging.
from_the_NEK
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Uggh, I hope that name is temporary...
http://caledonianrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=180&SubSectionID=778&ArticleID=112595
http://caledonianrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=180&SubSectionID=778&ArticleID=112595
VTKilarney
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Why is it being called the "Tramhouse" hotel? I know that it's modeled after Jay's hotel (but with a yet-to-be-identified local element), but the last time I checked, Jay actually had a tram.
from_the_NEK
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I hope it is just the Cal-Rec trying to call the building something before it actually has an official name. Let's start a "What would you name it?" contest 
"Hotel Burke" is what they have on the website (http://www.skiburke.com/contest/index.php). But that is kind of boring.
My entries:
Burke Haus
Kingdomview Lodge
"Hotel Burke" is what they have on the website (http://www.skiburke.com/contest/index.php). But that is kind of boring.
My entries:
Burke Haus
Kingdomview Lodge
from_the_NEK
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Here is what was going on up at the top of the mountain last weekend. They got snowed out last year.
Some colorful language so put on the headphones if you need to.
I'm pretty sure they were hitting Tunaspeed at some points.
Some colorful language so put on the headphones if you need to.
I'm pretty sure they were hitting Tunaspeed at some points.
VTKilarney
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I'd love to know what the insurance costs for an event like that.
They didn't hit Tuna Speed. Tuna Speed can be calculated as follows: Observed Speed + 1
They didn't hit Tuna Speed. Tuna Speed can be calculated as follows: Observed Speed + 1
If I had to guess it was another gaffe............
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Here is what was going on up at the top of the mountain last weekend. They got snowed out last year.
Some colorful language so put on the headphones if you need to.
I'm pretty sure they were hitting Tunaspeed at some points.
OK that is just nuts....
from_the_NEK
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Definitely a toss-up between Q and the Cal-Rec in the gaffe department.
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VTKilarney
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Comparing anyone to Kim Jong Un is rather over the top. Ary may have made some unwise comments but he is far from being comparable to the acts against humanity that occur in NK.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there was supposed to be a hint of sarcasm.
Yes. It was meant to be OTT humor. Sorry to offend.
And I've deleted the reference.
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dlague
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Here is what was going on up at the top of the mountain last weekend. They got snowed out last year.
Some colorful language so put on the headphones if you need to.
I'm pretty sure they were hitting Tunaspeed at some points.
That is crazy stuff! I have been looking at long boards for some shorter hills closer to where I live but straight lining it like that is nuts! Not like they can stop like we do on skis or snowboards if things get out of control! Plus all the trees zipping by - whoa!
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