Yikes. Apparently their “financial backer” will not subsidize operations this year due to concerns of how slow the approval process is going for proposed work. Perhaps sour grapes on their part? It reminds me of the Berry’s closing Saddleback because the State of Maine would not help them with the purchase of a new HSQ. I think that both moves could be seen as “cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face” as old Vermonters say.
I skied there in 2010. It was my first ski area out west. My sister in law recommended we try it for its old school vibe. The terrain was fun. The views of Lake Tahoe were amazing. You felt as if you were skiing right into the lake. It is at a low elevation relative to other Tahoe areas. Honestly, with the exception of the HSQ, the other lifts and facilities were pretty rough and tired. My wife called the facilities “ghetto.” I understand that not much has changed. They’ve been trying to get their upgrades approved since 2011. And folks thought Vermont permitting was bad…..
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I skied there in 2010. It was my first ski area out west. My sister in law recommended we try it for its old school vibe. The terrain was fun. The views of Lake Tahoe were amazing. You felt as if you were skiing right into the lake. It is at a low elevation relative to other Tahoe areas. Honestly, with the exception of the HSQ, the other lifts and facilities were pretty rough and tired. My wife called the facilities “ghetto.” I understand that not much has changed. They’ve been trying to get their upgrades approved since 2011. And folks thought Vermont permitting was bad…..
An Update on Homewood Mountain Operations for 2024-25 - Homewood Mountain
To our Homewood community, As the caretakers of Homewood Mountain, we have always been excited to revitalize the resort and improve the skier experience for all with updated infrastructure and responsible environmental improvements to ensure the resort’s economic and environmental...
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