Burke Announces Multi million dollar capital improvement plan for this year

[deadheadskier]

Stowe is indeed pricey for the the day tripper. I lived and worked in town for about five winters and if the business you worked for was a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, you could get a midweek season's pass for $250.00 - which was a heckuva deal.

Since moving up to Burlington I no longer have that option and $600 for a midweek pass is hard to justify for the amount I'm able to ski. However, if you work in the hospitality industry, you can ski for FREE the first Thursday of every month. Also $25 Vermonter days happen a few times each winter.

Sugarbush North you can ski every wednesday for $25.

I was actually a bit upset with Jay's change in Vermonter policy. In winter's past you could ski Wednesday's there for $25. This past winter it was $37 everyday. It certainly offers more flexibility, but not quite as good of a deal as the old Wednesday deal.

Bolton had a coupon on the seven days newspaper for a $20 ticket, so I hit that up last winter to.

Next winter I plan on doing all of the above deals again, plus add on a Smuggs Bash Badge plus. Its $139.00 and you can ski any day for $20, plus you get to ski for free the first two weeks of the season and the last six weeks, and March in my opinion is the best ski month out of the year.

Off topic, but figured I'd share the deals I'm aware of.

 

[Masskier]

TB
Thanks for explaining the local climate at Burke. Its an interesting place. I find the people the friendliest that you will find anywhere.

About the Vermont Property Owners Report article

“It also mentions the recent Powderhorn Condo expansion and mentions that the final four units are under construction and are already sold.”

There are still two Powderhorn Condo units for sale

 

[thetrailboss]

This just in from Burke...the latest pics

Cheers!

:beer:

 

[nekgirl]

little update, snowmaking pipe arrived today.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

people are PISSED up here about recent tax increases for property. that type of development would likely increase property values even more i would guess? definitely would run into local opposition. the flip side is the development and new homes would put money into the pocket of local business. seems like this is a popular back and forth arguement up here.

:lol: Welcome to Vermont. Wait till you try to figure out Act 60 in regards to your taxes.

 

[riverc0il]

i am currently renting, but s'all good. coming from metro boston area, VT can tax me to death once i own a home a few years down the road, and i'll still shrug.

interestingly enough, there is a lift class being taught at LSC by one of the folks working at burke. the class is going to be able to witness the installation and stuff like the cable splice first hand! pretty cool first hand learning experience for people in that major!

 

[thetrailboss]

little update, snowmaking pipe arrived today.

Awesome! Thanks for that. HKD towers and new compressors coming soon?

 

[thetrailboss]

interestingly enough, there is a lift class being taught at LSC by one of the folks working at burke. the class is going to be able to witness the installation and stuff like the cable splice first hand! pretty cool first hand learning experience for people in that major!

Yes, gotta love Rec Majors at LSC :beer: The Ski Resort Management Program is cool and tops.

 

[thetrailboss]

OK, just received updates from Burke...three main sources.

First, The Caledonian Record writes in THIS article that Ginn has been given approval by the PSB to purchase the private water company that Burke Mountain owns...which suggests that the company is one step closer to buying the whole mountain.

Second, Burke sent out an E-mail regarding season passes and saying that the footings and foundations for the new lift have been poured. Snowmaking pipe has come in.

Last, from a source at the mountain, pics have been posted and updated on the Construction Pics Site. No surprise the new lift will be green.

 

[nekgirl]

THe Sherburne Express Arrives another part anyway!
http://www.skiburke.com/gallery.htm...substat=Construction&sstat=&ref=43&startval=2

 

[tree_skier]

i am currently renting, but s'all good. coming from metro boston area, VT can tax me to death once i own a home a few years down the road, and i'll still shrug.

!

From someone who is being taxed to death shrugging is all you can do. I tried screaming and hollering but it was like taking to a brick wall with dean and shumlin. When you live in a town with few votes you have no say. Not only has Act 60/68 tripled my property tax but it also added to many other taxes including the gas tax and the net result is my children's school has been decimated by budget cuts and I need to find an extra 3-4 thousand dollars a year for taxes. :angry:

 

[thetrailboss]

THe Sherburne Express Arrives another part anyway!
http://www.skiburke.com/gallery.htm...substat=Construction&sstat=&ref=43&startval=2

No surprise on the name or the colors :wink:

 

[thetrailboss]

I just read the latest article on Burke Mountain in today's Caledonian Record. Mixed reactions to the mountain's plans, but almost certain that Ginn is moving forward o at least 'merge' with Burke 2000.

 

[thetrailboss]

I thought it would be interesting to add some more historical context to this thread on Burke's expansion, so I've scanned the article on Burke from the Winter 1977 Vermont Life Magazine for you to all read and enjoy (hopefully you can read it...). Here it is and notice how much has and how much has not changed! :wink:

 

[thetrailboss]

Any other updates?

 

[Greg]

David Gwatkin sent me this last week:

A section of the loading terminal for the new high-speed Sherburne Express
quad chairlift arrives at Burke Mountain yesterday. Lift components are
being constructed in Colorado by the Leitner-Poma Company and shipped to
Burke. The lift will be ready for 2005/06 season.

 

[thetrailboss]

That's what we like to see here on AZ!!!

 

[riverc0il]

yup, pretty much the entire loading terminal was on the ground outside the lodge when i was there last weekend.

 

[thetrailboss]

Word has it from my unofficial sources that there will be a press release/major announcement regarding the future of the mountain. Stay tuned.

 

[thetrailboss]

Just talking to another Burke local and he/she really spelled out what Burke is all about:

I think Burke Mountain is an undiscovered gem and I hope that development won't spoil it. I know that development can provide jobs and keep the mountain open for those who love it. The academy needs the mountain to train on and countless school children use the mountain to get their first taste of skiing (a luxury that most working class families could not afford to provide for their children). On Burke, every one is equal. It's all about the love of being on the mountain- out on the trails-wind on your face, having fun with your friends or going off on your own inthe glades to enjoy the solitude. You don't have to be rich, you just need skis, or snow shoes and an adventurous spirit. I hope that never changes.

Some food for thought while we wait to hear what will happen to our beloved mountain.

Long live Burke :beer: