Burke submits act 250 application for new Lift

[riverc0il]

So the Sherburne quad runs on one side of the old double-double towers, like its predecessor? Or did they replace the crossarms with conventional ones?

No, the double double towers were removed.

 

[thetrailboss]

No, the double double towers were removed.

Actually the pylons were used, but new cross arms were installed.

 

[from_the_NEK]

The new lift line has been cut. Top to bottom. They kept it pretty narrow. Looks like the trees were cut and piled by a harvester. Now they can remove the downed trees at their leisure, even into the Bicknell's Thrush nesting season.
Now the 3 or 8 million $ question is what lift is going actually going to go in there?

 

[kingdom-tele]

The new lift line has been cut. Top to bottom. They kept it pretty narrow. Looks like the trees were cut and piled by a harvester. Now they can remove the downed trees at their leisure, even into the Bicknell's Thrush nesting season.
Now the 3 or 8 million $ question is what lift is going actually going to go in there?

NEK -did you see who they hired to do the cutting?

 

[from_the_NEK]

NEK -did you see who they hired to do the cutting?

There was only a silver Harvester near the Groomer garage. I didn't notice if it had a name on it. They did some quick work in some steep terrain. It was hard to tell how successful they were at keeping the stumps short.
Unfortunately I forgot my camera this morning but I think my above photochop is actually pretty accurate as to what the lift line looks like.

 

[riverc0il]

The new lift line has been cut.

Still hard to believe!

 

[from_the_NEK]

Still hard to believe!

I'm going to try to get some pics this afternoon if the cloud deck is high enough.

 

[threecy]

I'm going to try to get some pics this afternoon if the cloud deck is high enough.

Hah! I thought I saw the sun yesterday for the first time in about a week, but then realized I was staring at the refrigerator light.

 

[from_the_NEK]

Well yesterday the clouds broke and the sun came out. So I was able to get some pics. 8)

From the mid-Burke Parking lot:

From the timers shack:

Close-up of the top of the Poma:

The machine:

 

[deadheadskier]

Is the intention for the lift line to be skiable?

 

[from_the_NEK]

I haven't heard one way or the other but I would hope so and I don't see why it wouldn't be other than safety concerns if there are a lot of stumps left.

 

[from_the_NEK]

Rendering:

Actual Liftline:

Pretty close... It will be interesting what it looks like with towers, chairs, and snow.

 

[jimmywilson69]

nice job on the photoshop and the real pictures.

Now are they getting a new lift or Ascutney's?

 

[thetrailboss]

nice job on the photoshop and the real pictures.

Now are they getting a new lift or Ascutney's?

They are getting a new liftline! :lol:

 

[thetrailboss]

Is the intention for the lift line to be skiable?

I'd imagine.

 

[riverc0il]

Bummer, wish I got to ski that glade one last time last season before the liftline was cut. That was a great tree run. RIP! Given it was already pruned next to the Poma, I can't imagine that will not be a skiable liftline. At least we get a nice liftline in exchange for a great tree shot. Burke has quite a number of both current and former narrow liftline trails! Looks like damage to Doug's was minimal.

 

[thetrailboss]

Bummer, wish I got to ski that glade one last time last season before the liftline was cut. That was a great tree run. RIP! Given it was already pruned next to the Poma, I can't imagine that will not be a skiable liftline. At least we get a nice liftline in exchange for a great tree shot. Burke has quite a number of both current and former narrow liftline trails! Looks like damage to Doug's was minimal.

From that vantage point it is odd how narrow Doug's looks and really is!

 

[Zand]

Not bad... new liftline will be fun. Will miss Warren's Woods and Little Chief but there's plenty of glades up there, losing one is worth taking 7 minutes off the lift ride.

 

[from_the_NEK]

Looks like I missed this article in the Rutland Herald:

http://www.vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/RH/20110516/BUSINESS/705169981/-1/RBJ

Long story short, still no decision on the Ascutney Quad purchase as of May 16th. I'm assuming some of the hesitation revolves around these quoted numbers.

$1.55 million for the Ascutney quad or $5 million to $6 million for a new high-speed lift. However, in its calculations Burke would also have to figure the cost of dismantling, transporting and installing the Ascutney quad.

Theoretically if it costs of dismantling, transporting and installing come to another $1.5 million for the 10 year old lift; is it worth doubling the total amount Burke is planning to spend to purchase/install a brand new lift (that would probably carry a more comprehensive warrantee/service package)?

Maybe Ragged ends up with this lift after all

 

[jimmywilson69]

interesting...

Can they still order a new lift and have it installed and ready for the 2011-2012 season? Do they "custom build" the lift motors or are they mostly assemebeled from the same parts?