My wife and I were in VT for a quick trip this past weekend to visit family. Spent Saturday bumming around the MRV. Visited Warren Falls which I had never seen. I thought it was pretty spectacular. Then on to the Warren Store to buy some Sip of Sunshine. Then to Lincoln Peak. I mentioned this elsewhere, but we've been to Sugarbush so many times in the winter, but never in the Summer. We bought lift tickets and rode Super Bravo up to Allyn's Lodge. Riding a lift without skis, in the summer, is an experience on it's own. We then hiked up Jester to get to the top of Heaven's Gate for some pretty spectacular views. I'd say the hike took about 40 minutes and was definitely worth the effort. Walked back down and took Super Bravo back down. Woulda walked the whole way but we were on a schedule. Quick stop for a snack and some beers at Prohibition Pig before heading back to Burlington. Great day.
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Cool that you made it to Warren Falls. It really is quite impressive.
I was up in the MRV this past weekend too. It sure is quite beautiful in the summer as well like you said. My original goal was to hike up to the summit of Mt Ellen via the Jerusalem trail to the Long Trail (comes up from the western side). I had to change plans though as my friend had to work that night and we didn't think there wouldn't be enough time by the time we hit the Long Trail so we hiked south to the MRG summit as it is a bit shorter than going north to ME from that point. I'll have to try to hike to ME in the fall when I go back up there. I really want to get to the summit of ME this year via hiking. Maybe I'll do the Long Trail from the App gap to ME.
I was up in the MRV this past weekend too. It sure is quite beautiful in the summer as well like you said. My original goal was to hike up to the summit of Mt Ellen via the Jerusalem trail to the Long Trail (comes up from the western side). I had to change plans though as my friend had to work that night and we didn't think there wouldn't be enough time by the time we hit the Long Trail so we hiked south to the MRG summit as it is a bit shorter than going north to ME from that point. I'll have to try to hike to ME in the fall when I go back up there. I really want to get to the summit of ME this year via hiking. Maybe I'll do the Long Trail from the App gap to ME.
slatham
Well-known member
Any updates on the progress on the Village and/or Sun D chair install?
VT in the summer is very sweet.
VT in the summer is very sweet.
I wasn't really paying attention. Sorry. I did see some new bull wheels for one of the lifts in the parking lot.
Just read your report on the App Gap to Mt. Ellen hike. Sounds awesome. I was with my wife, who appreciates the beauty of it all (and was very proud to have done the hike) but I'm not sure she's game for something more strenuous. I guess my question about these ridgeline hikes on the Long Trail is how well are they marked for people like me who are not accomplished hikers. To put it simply, a trained monkey could have taken Super Bravo up and then followed the gravelly path that is Jester to the top of Heaven's Gate. I'd like to give myself a bit more credit than the monkey, but I don't want to get too crazy. 
WWF-VT
Well-known member
The Long Trail is well marked with white blazes and it's a well worn path. There are a few tricky parts to follow when you cross over some of the ski trails at Sugarbush and MRG. If you are taking the Long Trail from the south to the north for example you need to know that the LT takes a quick turn at the summit of Mt Ellen and don't go down Rim Run thinking you'll hit the LT.
Cool.
I didn't really pay much attention either. There were some new parts for the Village chair in the parking lot next to Gadd Brook. That's as close as I got to either of the new chairs though.
I guess my question about these ridgeline hikes on the Long Trail is how well are they marked for people like me who are not accomplished hikers. To put it simply, a trained monkey could have taken Super Bravo up and then followed the gravelly path that is Jester to the top of Heaven's Gate. I'd like to give myself a bit more credit than the monkey, but I don't want to get too crazy.
I'm by no means an accomplished hiker, yet I have found all the sections of the Long Trail that I've done in the MRV area to be pretty well marked (and for the most part the trail itself is pretty obvious even without seeing the white blazed markings).
Hawk
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I was up last weekend also. At Lincoln peak, I was told that they are in the process of pouring concrete bases and will be installing towers soon. Materials are arriving as stated above like the bull wheels. I have no idea what is going on at North but assume it is similar because they bought both lifts as a package.
Plowboy
Member
Sunny D: Concrete is poured, towers and bullwheels showed up Tues.
Village: Not sure, but have to go over that way today, I'll update.
spring_mountain_high
New member
bullwheel is installed on the sunny "Q"
WWF-VT
Well-known member
Hiked around Mt Ellen this weekend. Bullwheel is on the top tower of the "Sunny Q" , all the tower and related components are staged in the parking lot - still a lot of work to be done. Interesting in that it looks like they have cleared a potential trail from Crackerjack over to the top of the new lift. It used to just be an unmarked narrow cut through but now it's wide and cleared. My guess is that it's being used to get equipment and material to and from the top of the lift area.
jimmck
Member
Village Double replacement progress, taken this morning.
Additionally, work for the RFID system is visible. Excavation at the base of the lifts at Lincoln Peak for the install of pre-cast footings/conduit has begun.
Additionally, work for the RFID system is visible. Excavation at the base of the lifts at Lincoln Peak for the install of pre-cast footings/conduit has begun.
slatham
Well-known member
Thanks for the update. Curious about the retaining wall - is that down hill of the bottom terminal? Does it have to do with "Out to Lunch" or other condo access trails?
Also interesting that they are using a pre-case tower bases. Always thought those were 100% done on site. I presume that the precast base will be built into a much larger concrete base poured on mountain.
Also interesting that they are using a pre-case tower bases. Always thought those were 100% done on site. I presume that the precast base will be built into a much larger concrete base poured on mountain.
ss20
Well-known member
It always amazes me how pretty every lift install has almost nothing done besides excavation and tower footings come September...then they kick it into high gear and get the lift built in 2 months.
jimmck
Member
I believe the bottom station will be uphill on the new retaining wall, this is only my guess, as I don't see evidence of footings/foundations for the base station downhill of the new wall. It does look that the excavation for the base is evidenced in the 3rd picture which is uphill of the wall.
Also, I don't believe the pre-cast concrete is for a tower. I think it's for the RFID gates. They are being set below grade today on the other lifts.
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Also, I don't believe the pre-cast concrete is for a tower. I think it's for the RFID gates. They are being set below grade today on the other lifts.
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benski
Active member
Sugarbush has proposed to put a building at the old base of the village lift. Here is a site plan from 2015 when gad brook was going threw permitting.
http://www.warrenvt.org/depts/drb/2...IB/Plans/(1-27-15 Revised) M1 Master Plan.pdf
http://www.warrenvt.org/depts/drb/2...IB/Plans/(1-27-15 Revised) M1 Master Plan.pdf
slatham
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Thanks all.
Makes sense the pre-cast bases are not for towers, though that's pretty sturdy for the RFID gates.
I also now recall the master plan with Village lift moved uphill and a building downhill of the retaining wall on the plan. That building is a key piece to linking the SB base with the original SB Village.
All good. Now lets get a good winter!
Makes sense the pre-cast bases are not for towers, though that's pretty sturdy for the RFID gates.
I also now recall the master plan with Village lift moved uphill and a building downhill of the retaining wall on the plan. That building is a key piece to linking the SB base with the original SB Village.
All good. Now lets get a good winter!
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