Burke submits act 250 application for new Lift

[from_the_NEK]

So in theory it would look something like this?

 

[thetrailboss]

So in theory it would look something like this?

The last picture looks like the Cannon Tram Building.

 

[from_the_NEK]

The last picture looks like the Cannon Tram Building.

It looks big but it is only roughly 20 feet tall on the tall end.

 

[deadheadskier]

So, is the Willoughby Quad being left in as an alternative for windholds?

 

[thetrailboss]

So, is the Willoughby Quad being left in as an alternative for windholds?

Sounds like it, yes. But such windholds are rare at Burke because of the mountain's orientation. So if there was a windhold for the HSQ there will be one for the FGQ as well. But.....wait for it.....there is the Poma! :beer:

I wonder what they will name the new lift? Kingdom Express? Passumpsic Express? We don't need another bland "Summit Quad" title!

 

[from_the_NEK]

So, is the Willoughby Quad being left in as an alternative for windholds?

No idea. I don't think there will be a significant uptick in windholds with a new HSQ here. The lift line would follow almost the exact same heading as the Willoughby where there are few situations with cross winds. For the most part the new line would stay lined by trees. However, the one problem spot I could see is where the new line would cross the upper part of Dougs Drop near the top of the POMA and before the first toll road crossing. There is little to no protection from westerly winds there.

 

[thetrailboss]

However, the one problem spot I could see is where the new line would cross the upper part of Dougs Drop near the top of the POMA and before the first toll road crossing. There is little to no protection from westerly winds there.

Right, but the prevailing winds do not go across the liftline as much as up it. So it should not be a problem.

 

[deadheadskier]

The current Quad might offer a bit more protection in wind as that new line for the Quad down into the Burke parking lot would be completely exposed at the base. Probably negligable.

I would also think it would make sense to run the Fixed Grip midweek to save on power.

 

[thetrailboss]

The current Quad might offer a bit more protection in wind as that new line for the Quad down into the Burke parking lot would be completely exposed at the base. Probably negligable.

I would also think it would make sense to run the Fixed Grip midweek to save on power.

The MidBurke lot is more exposed than Willoughby base.

And I think that the HSQ will be the new primary lift with the fixed grip closed due to its slowness. Though that remains to be seen and is assuming that the lift is there in December.

 

[from_the_NEK]

I wonder what they will name the new lift? Kingdom Express? Passumpsic Express? We don't need another bland "Summit Quad" title!

IMO "Express" is overused.

Kingdom Flyer

Kingdom Quad (rolls off the tongue)

Kingdom Superchair

Vermont View Superchair (VVS)

Top of the NEK

Burkie Bear Express

The Throbulator

Better Than 13 Minutes

 

[from_the_NEK]

I would also think it would make sense to run the Fixed Grip midweek to save on power.

Didn't that approach rub Ascutney skiers the wrong way? :-D

 

[thetrailboss]

Didn't that approach rub Ascutney skiers the wrong way? :-D

:lol: Yep!

 

[Masskier]

Received notice today from Vt's District 7 Environmental Commission on Burke's Act 250 minor application for its new lift. Application # 7C0206-13-1

 

[thetrailboss]

Received notice today from Vt's District 7 Environmental Commission on Burke's Act 250 minor application for its new lift. Application # 7C0206-13-1

Odd that it still is not showing up, but based on the number, it is tied to the master plan application: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/site/cfm/act250/detail.cfm?ID=24980

 

[psyflyer]

Received notice today from Vt's District 7 Environmental Commission on Burke's Act 250 minor application for its new lift. Application # 7C0206-13-1

Thanks for the update, its looking promising.

We just did a turn on Burke. Nice temps and very edgeable spring corn, not one bare spot down lower willoughby into lower mountain. Its days like these that make you appreciate chair lifts!

 

[from_the_NEK]

Finally updated:
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/site/cfm/act250/detail.cfm?ID=25809

 

[from_the_NEK]

From the Draft permit:

8. In order to protect Bicknell’s Thrush habitat, no clearing may occur between May 15 and
August 1, in the portions of the project located above elevation 2,500 feet.

They better get crackn on clearing the liftline. Note: That there is still a lot of snow above 2500 feet.

 

[troy]

From the Draft permit:



They better get crackn on clearing the liftline. Note: That there is still a lot of snow above 2500 feet.

when are they shooting for?

 

[threecy]

Just as a side note, 6,200 feet is almost 1,000 feet longer than the Ascutney quad.

 

[Telemechanic]

Stowe is also dealing with the Bicknell's Thrush deadlines

I noticed the picture of the proposed chair maintenance building is of Loon's Lincoln Express.