Saddleback Maine

[skef]

Alright, Saddleback is now in the “been there, done that” column. I will be back (when there’s more snow).

Started out the day on Tight Line, the only one of the “Kennebago Steeps” still in play. Getting there required walking:


And Tight Line itself entailed some tight turns:


Royal Coachman skied a bit better (you can hit the top part from Grey Ghost via a little gap in the woods):


It’s a shame that my schedule + COVID travel restrictions kept me away during the heart of the season. This is a good mountain.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

thank you for those pics. i was considering saddleback/sugarloaf this weekend, but its sooooo far, and those pics have convinced me its not worth the distance right now even if they pick up a foot.

 

[foofy]

What a difference a couple weeks makes. Mid-winter packed powder to...that.

 

[soposkier]

I took a picture of Tight Line from almost the exact same spot on Saturday (4/10) for comparison!

Muleskinner and some woods were even skiable.

 

[machski]

I have to say this real estate development is pretty damn cool and not you typical super luxo slopeside McMansions. Has us seriously considering this. The big question is Saddleback itself moving to a sustainable area/resort?

Saddleback Maine Realty

www.saddlebackmainerealty.com

 

[Newpylong]

It is very cool. Adding beds IMHO is one of the most critical aspects for that mountain becoming sustainable.

 

[deadheadskier]

Love the modest approach. Far more my speed than the typically opulence built these days.

And yes, increasing bed base is key to making Saddleback work.

 

[x10003q]

I have to say this real estate development is pretty damn cool and not you typical super luxo slopeside McMansions. Has us seriously considering this. The big question is Saddleback itself moving to a sustainable area/resort?

Saddleback Maine Realty

www.saddlebackmainerealty.com

Good idea, but fantasy pricing on those A-frames

 

[Edd]

Good idea, but fantasy pricing on those A-frames

Yeah, sounds like fantasy pricing but that’s literally the entire northeast real estate market so, sure, sounds crazy to me and I’ll never pay it.

 

[mister moose]

'Modest approach' is fine, but didn't A-frames go out with VW camper buses and 8 track tapes? No light in the sides, tons of low ceilings, and a tunnel floor plan. I guess you'll never need to shovel the roof, but at ~$500 sq ft, it seems extremely pricy for a resort 80 miles past nowhere and is just now trying to re-build a customer base.

By comparison, you can get a slope side condo at Jay, which is only 30 miles from an interstate, albeit a few years old, for $267 a sq ft, nearly half the price.

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[machski]

'Modest approach' is fine, but didn't A-frames go out with VW camper buses and 8 track tapes? No light in the sides, tons of low ceilings, and a tunnel floor plan. I guess you'll never need to shovel the roof, but at ~$500 sq ft, it seems extremely pricy for a resort 80 miles past nowhere and is just now trying to re-build a customer base.

By comparison, you can get a slope side condo at Jay, which is only 30 miles from an interstate, albeit a few years old, for $267 a sq ft, nearly half the price.

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Yes, and that is a condo and these are stand alone homes. Single family trailside homes would need to be the true comparison and there is nothing like these trailside anywhere, both size and price. I would think if SR put these up trailside at SR, you would need to add a quarter million to each pricetag. At SB right now, it is a bit high and a bit of a gamble given the area's operating history. You could lose, but you could win big if they become sustainable and grow.

 

[Hastur]

'Modest approach' is fine, but didn't A-frames go out with VW camper buses and 8 track tapes? No light in the sides, tons of low ceilings, and a tunnel floor plan. I guess you'll never need to shovel the roof, but at ~$500 sq ft, it seems extremely pricy for a resort 80 miles past nowhere and is just now trying to re-build a customer base.

By comparison, you can get a slope side condo at Jay, which is only 30 miles from an interstate, albeit a few years old, for $267 a sq ft, nearly half the price.

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A frames are having a bit of a resurgence, just like fanny packs and boot cut jeans

A-frame houses stage a massive comeback for the Instagram age

You’d better bring your A game, because these quirky angular abodes are in demand once again.

nypost.com

Why A-Frames Are So Popular

Why have these triangle-shaped structures surged in popularity over the last few years? To answer the question of how a-frames have become a sensation in modern America, we must first revisit their history.

www.cabinlife.com

 

[deadheadskier]

'Modest approach' is fine, but didn't A-frames go out with VW camper buses and 8 track tapes? No light in the sides, tons of low ceilings, and a tunnel floor plan. I guess you'll never need to shovel the roof, but at ~$500 sq ft, it seems extremely pricy for a resort 80 miles past nowhere and is just now trying to re-build a customer base.

By comparison, you can get a slope side condo at Jay, which is only 30 miles from an interstate, albeit a few years old, for $267 a sq ft, nearly half the price.

145 Bridge Rd # VC346, Jay Peak, VT 05859 | realtor.com®

View detailed information about property 145 Bridge Rd # VC346, Jay Peak, VT 05859 including listing details, property photos, school and neighborhood data, and much more.

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I personally like A frame style vacation cottages. As pointed out above, they're making a resurgence. I also like craftsman style homes. Many of the newer developments near the NH sea coast are craftsman style and many of them are smaller in square footage.

I'll take a modest slopeside development of free standing cottages over a condo in a large building in a Faux Swiss Village.

 

[tipsdown]

A frames are having a bit of a resurgence, just like fanny packs and boot cut jeans

A-frame houses stage a massive comeback for the Instagram age

You’d better bring your A game, because these quirky angular abodes are in demand once again.

nypost.com

Why A-Frames Are So Popular

Why have these triangle-shaped structures surged in popularity over the last few years? To answer the question of how a-frames have become a sensation in modern America, we must first revisit their history.

www.cabinlife.com

I've been told they can't keep up...Price is not scaring anyone away. Everything they can commit to building for this coming ski season is already sold. The remainder of the buildout (next year) is almost fully committed.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

i love a-frames, and as a couple with no intention for kids it works for us. I'm just starting to work half-time in office again and I actually really like being back and interacting with people and getting out of the house, but if I were to ever go back to a long-term full time remote situation, a slopeside A frame like this would fit the bill. saddleback is awfully far away tho.

 

[salsgang]

A-Frames look pretty sweet and like Tipsdown I hear inbound interest is very strong. It seems to have a community vibe - there is a central common area with campfire pit. Will be interesting to see how it develops. Another cool thing Saddleback is doing in 2022 is converting some prime trailside real estate into employee housing which is pretty awesome. I wrote up a blog entry on the project here.

 

[Newpylong]

You really cannot beat an A-Frame for a ski/part time home. The roof requires no maintenance, the floor plan is simple, sq footage is maximized, etc.

 

[thetrailboss]

Saddleback breaks ground on new ski lodge

The ski area is investing $9 million in improvements to the mountain, including a new mid-mountain lodge, 2 new eco-diesel snow groomers, 3 new lifts, and more

www.newscentermaine.com

And just for Benedict Gomez:

Mating season for [the Bicknell Thrush] is from May 1 through the end of July. As a result, Saddleback delayed construction until August.

 

[snoseek]

Saddleback breaks ground on new ski lodge

The ski area is investing $9 million in improvements to the mountain, including a new mid-mountain lodge, 2 new eco-diesel snow groomers, 3 new lifts, and more

www.newscentermaine.com

And just for Benedict Gomez:

The restaurant folk they're bringing in are very talented people

 

[deadheadskier]

The restaurant folk they're bringing in are very talented people

Yeah, wow. When I was in the business, I used to sell meats to Andrew when he first bought Hugo's. Helluva a chef and a great guy