Xanadu

[andyzee]

Well, looks like construction on NJ's indoor skiing has started:

 

[MonkeyBrook]

Crazy stuff. I grew up 7 miles east on Rt. 3. I actually think I will take the kids when this opens up. I would certainly wait until the summer ot do it. Nothing like skiing in a swamp.

 

[ctenidae]

That does look to be a stately pleasure dome, I'll decree.
Will Kubla Kahn be on hand for teh opening ceremonies?

The one in Beijing uses about $2K a day in electricity (a fact we discovered just after realizing it was Earth Day. Oops)

 

[nycskier]

I guess in July i can get some turns in then go to the track and bet on horses!

I wonder if they will keep the ski dome open when the giants play. Nothing like tailgating, watching the Giants and then some post game runs!

Taking a few runs at Xanadu would certainly beat sitting in post game traffic!

 

[ERJ-145CA]

They should cover the roof with solar panels. They are thinking of putting them on the new Jets/Giants stadium that they are building. Yes, nycskier that would be good after a game but I'll be there after a Jets game.:grin:

 

[jerryg]

Does the ramp go all the way down to the parking lot level or is that it. I was told this place would be the largest indoor ski facility in the world. Hmm. Looks far from it.

 

[ctenidae]

Okay, I was looking for a picture of the Qaio Bo place in Beijing, and I ran across this snippet from an article, which made me spew tea all over my desk http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/Tour/News/t295347.htm:

A Mr. Wang said, "When I first started to swim on chilly winter days, I felt like I would freeze. But I persisted for five years and now I feel uncomfortable if I don't swim at least twice every week, even on icy days."

Haven't found an outdoor pic yet, but I know there is a website somewhere...

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Here is some info from the Meadowlands Xanadu fact sheet on meadowlandsxanadu.com

SNOW DOME:
Rising approximately 140 feet tall and more than 160,000 square feet of cold area, this
will be the first indoor snow sports facility in the U.S. The Snow Dome will offer visitors
a year-round alpine experience, featuring varying slopes that will appeal to skiers of
different skill levels and a separate area for snowboarding. The Snow Dome has been
designed to allow for quarter pipe and jumps to be installed. It promises ski enthusiasts
perfect ski conditions all year round, with real, high-quality snow and consistently cold
temperatures.

Snow Dome Statistics:
- Novice ski slope: 330 feet long by 120 feet wide
- Advanced ski slope: 780 feet long by 150 feet wide
- Total elevation of advanced ski slope: 112 feet
- Total cold side area: 160,000 square feet
- Lifts: two carpet lifts on the novice slope, one four-seat chair lift; and one pull
lift.

 

[ALLSKIING]

I will takr my kids there in the summer. There is a chance they are going to be building one in Riverhead LI in the next 2 to 3 years....That would be a fun thing to do with my kids on a Sat night....skiing on LI is back:wink:

 

[MarkC]

Does anybody know when this project will be complete?

 

[Greg]

112 feet of vertical? Rock on! If it were closer, I'd try it.....once. A 20 turn bump run might be interesting...

 

[ALLSKIING]

112 feet of vertical? Rock on! If it were closer, I'd try it.....once. A 20 turn bump run might be interesting...

Once would be about it...Makes Sundown look like JH.

 

[wa-loaf]

It promises ski enthusiasts
perfect ski conditions all year round, with real, high-quality snow and consistently cold
temperatures.

It's going to take a lot of snowmaking to maintain waist deep powder all the time....:lol:

 

[SkiDog]

It's going to take a lot of snowmaking to maintain waist deep powder all the time....:lol:

Ha you'd better come with something that would propel you through waist deep...that vert there isnt going to cut it..

M

 

[andyzee]

Does anybody know when this project will be complete?

2008

 

[nycskier]

With a 112 foot vertical I hope the expert slope is bumped up like crazy!

With enough moguls on it it could be fun for a couple of runs especially in mid summer when I am craving skiing (and airconditioning)!

 

[maplevalleymaster]

This is absurd. Dubai is one thing, but there are actual ski areas with actual mountains not that long from the Meadowlands. Quite honestly, I would rather wait for real skiing instead of steel supports. And we worry about global warming????

 

[jerryg]

This is absurd. Dubai is one thing, but there are actual ski areas with actual mountains not that long from the Meadowlands. Quite honestly, I would rather wait for real skiing instead of steel supports. And we worry about global warming????

Not that I disagree with your statement, but look down at your sig line and then think what you'd do in the summer when you start to get antsy for the buyers guides to come out...

 

[ctenidae]

Snow Dome Statistics:
- Novice ski slope: 330 feet long by 120 feet wide
- Advanced ski slope: 780 feet long by 150 feet wide
- Total elevation of advanced ski slope: 112 feet
- Total cold side area: 160,000 square feet
- Lifts: two carpet lifts on the novice slope, one four-seat chair lift; and one pull
lift.

Looks to be about the same size as Qaio Bo (probably a semi-standard design?), but I think they may have gone overboard on the lifts- two carpets will probably overwhelm the novice slope, and a quad for sure will overload the "expert". Qaio Bo has two Pomas on the expert side, and both of them running full would have made for a very crowded slope (especially the way the Chinese ski). Qaio Bo also put a hotel in under the slope, which it doesn't look like Xanadu will do. Waste of space, that.

Colony Capital is doing the funding- that's agroup that knows a thing or two about such things (http://www.colonyinc.com)- Carrefour, Station Casinos, Punch Taverns (UK), Raffles Hotels, etc.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Does anybody know when this project will be complete?

I heard this November...