mount snow to install a bubble 6 pack next year!

[drjeff]

More towers arrived this morning

http://mountsnow.com/bubble-blog-new-towers/

 

[UVSHTSTRM]

DRJeff, I am not from the area, but what is the deal with the new base lodge/village/planning? I know it is not happening next year or probably the year after, but is it something they are seriously considering and do they have all the permits in place? Basically are they not waiting on the gov, but waiting for financing, etc? My wife is from Jacksonville and we got married at Cooper Hill, so I always keep an eye on what is going on there.

 

[drjeff]

DRJeff, I am not from the area, but what is the deal with the new base lodge/village/planning? I know it is not happening next year or probably the year after, but is it something they are seriously considering and do they have all the permits in place? Basically are they not waiting on the gov, but waiting for financing, etc? My wife is from Jacksonville and we got married at Cooper Hill, so I always keep an eye on what is going on there.

Here's my understanding on the base area redevelopment plan and where its at now. First off, they have submitted to the multiple authorities/agencies/boards that they need to a master plan. This plan includes redevelopment of the Carinthia base area (lodge and housing units), the Sundance base area (lodge, some housing, a new centralized mountain ops area, lift realignment/new installation, new tubing area), Snow Lake Lodge and Snow lake (lake removal and return to a "wild" stream, housing and loding development) the Main Base Lodge (base lodge redevelopment and creation of some retail space/base area "village"/"town green" and then finally over at the discovery center with ski school building and slope/lift work to create a centralized, inclusive learn to ski/ride area. Along with all that is realignment and development of roadways and parking areas. There's probably a few other things that I've forgotten off the top of my head too. :lol:

As I understand, this "master" plan has been submitted and is awaiting approval for its general concept from the State of VT as well as the Town of Dover. Once the Master has been approved, then the individual parts of the plan can then come up for approval (i.e. 100 units of housing actually approved vs. 125 in the master plan, etc). Peak has said publically that this master plan, would more than likely have a 25 year or so buildout plan based on financing AND demand, so it's not like this is a 1 to 2 year and all done project. They have also inferred that the Carinthia base area development would be 1st on their list of projects that they would like to do.

As always with BIG projects and multiple approvals needed, things can and likely will change. Only time will tell

 

[Glenn]

More towers arrived this morning

http://mountsnow.com/bubble-blog-new-towers/

Next step:

 

[drjeff]

Next step:

That day will require and appropriate tailgating session! :beer:

 

[Glenn]

That day will require and appropriate tailgating session! :beer:

Totally!

 

[vcunning]

That day will require and appropriate tailgating session! :beer:

RSVPing now.

 

[drjeff]

Totally!

RSVPing now.

I think that we'll have to do a mix of viewing from lot B, the Base area, and then my back deck (with binoculars/telescope) when they start flying them to the top 1/2 of the line. But that's what they make coolers for - portability in tailgating! :beer: :lol:

 

[MommaBear]

Would love a heads up from ya when you hear a date for the helicopters - kids would love to be watching that.

 

[Glenn]

I'm still debating on buying a safety oragan vest, hardhat and bringing my ATV over there. "Yeah, I'm with the crew....."

 

[vcunning]

I'm still debating on buying a safety orange vest, hardhat and bringing my ATV over there. "Yeah, I'm with the crew....."

I'm pretty sure Mitzy already has a vest. Have you checked her coat closet in Dummerston? I've got a hardhat (blue . . . Mount Snow logo'd you can borrow)

Would love a heads up from ya when you hear a date for the helicopters - kids would love to be watching that.

Sounds like a party is forming here.

 

[drjeff]

Sounds like a party is forming here.

Now I just gotta hope that the flying of the towers doesn't coincide with the forthcoming construction project that the kitchen at my place will be undergoing for a few weeks sometime in the mid September - mid October time frame!

 

[vcunning]

Now I just gotta hope that the flying of the towers doesn't coincide with the forthcoming construction project that the kitchen at my place will be undergoing for a few weeks sometime in the mid September - mid October time frame!

VT place or CT place? We can work around the VT place with a grill, a fryer and a tent.

 

[drjeff]

VT place or CT place? We can work around the VT place with a grill, a fryer and a tent.

The VT place will be sporting a bit of a different look in the kitchen/breakfast bar area come ski season. What exactly that look will be, well ask S which one of the half dozen or so design plans she had worked up will be turned from paper to wood, tile, stainless steel(I think there might be some of that) and likely some type of stone too

 

[Glenn]

That'll be cool Jeff. When do they start?

 

[drjeff]

That'll be cool Jeff. When do they start?

The dates I heard be floated around for a start date was late September/Early October. The only caveats we had were that it begin after Labor Day Weekend and be done by the start of ski season. Final design and price quotes still be worked up. I should know the details, including a starting date and estimated finish date within the next week or so.

I'm just hoping that the renovation my my kitchen isn't as long a project (or as expensive!!) as the building of a 6 pack bubble chair! :lol:

 

[drjeff]

Footings for the storrage barn walls have been poured and some of the wooden trusses for the roof of the barn have arrived

 

[vcunning]

The dates I heard be floated around for a start date was late September/Early October. The only caveats we had were that it begin after Labor Day Weekend and be done by the start of ski season. Final design and price quotes still be worked up. I should know the details, including a starting date and estimated finish date within the next week or so.

I'm just hoping that the renovation my my kitchen isn't as long a project (or as expensive!!) as the building of a 6 pack bubble chair! :lol:

Let us know when you fly in the new appliances!

 

[Glenn]

It's amazing how different that area looks now that they've removed some trees and graded.

 

[vcunning]

It's amazing how different that area looks now that they've removed some trees and graded.

It is amazing. I'll up in a week and take/post some photos.

Pretty good update at Mount Snow's Website http://tinyurl.com/3lybltn