Xanadu

[legalskier]

Cabelas says it won't open in Meadowlands Xanadu unless there is an 'unbelievable opportunity'
By The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk
May 12, 2010, 9:23AM
EAST RUTHERFORD — The chief executive of Cabela's outdoor stores, which had proposed a 150,000-square-foot store at the Meadowlands Xanadu project, said he won't expand retail unless there is an "unbelievable opportunity," a report on NorthJersey.com said. The comments raise more doubts about the national chain's intentions to be a cornerstone tenant at Xanadu, according to the report. Tommy Millner, the Nebraska-based company’s chief, said he doubts he'll open additional stores in 2011 beyond current plans because of "real estate timing," the report said. Cabelas may opt out of its 2004 agreement to create a Xanadu store in October, the report said.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/cabela_says_it_wont_be_in_mead.html

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

build a premier retail/recreational destination literally in the armpit of the northeast......

 

[dmc]

Indoor skiing sucks... Well it did without alcohol..

 

[PomfretPlunge]

Indoor skiing sucks... Well it did without alcohol..

...nuffin to do but lap & practice zillions of short-radius turns...

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Indoor skiing sucks... Well it did without alcohol..

It might be nice when it's 95 degrees and 100% humidity outside.

build a premier retail/recreational destination literally in the armpit of the northeast......

It's near a bazillion people, that's probably the reason for the location.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

...nuffin to do but lap & practice zillions of short-radius turns...

Not so fast...the newer larger ones are way more than that, particulary the one in Dubai UAR. It has 3 perfectly seeded bunp runs, a terrain park that would rival many resorts, restaurants/shopping(reminded me of Stratton).
If that's all you have it seems better than nothing, way better. They even pump out snow so it looks like it's snowing. The snowfall is controlled I know some of you would love that..no ice...ever.

 

[neil]

I wish this was opening. I'd happily drive down for a day here and there, and get some practice in.

 

[AdironRider]

Id go probably once or twice a month if I lived in the area and was jonesin...

 

[jaywbigred]

I've said it before and I'll say it again....they build this and seed a top to bottom bump run, I'll prob go once a week, sometimes more, and certainly buy a season pass if they offer one.

 

[jaywbigred]

I've said it before and I'll say it again....they build this and seed a top to bottom bump run, I'll prob go once a week, sometimes more, and certainly buy a season pass if they offer one.

I guess build is the wrong word...if they "open" this, I should say.

 

[dmc]

Not so fast...the newer larger ones are way more than that, particulary the one in Dubai UAR. It has 3 perfectly seeded bunp runs, a terrain park that would rival many resorts, restaurants/shopping(reminded me of Stratton).

I rode Ski Dubai (UAE)
There were no seeded bump runs when I was there... There's no room for it... IMHO

There was a small terrain park and a big air bag.. And yeah there's shopping... It's attached to a mall for rich Arabs..

check it...

 

[skiadikt]

I've said it before and I'll say it again....they build this and seed a top to bottom bump run, I'll prob go once a week, sometimes more, and certainly buy a season pass if they offer one.

this is my 3rd weekend not skiing and i'm already jonesing. xanadu's right across the rivah from me so i'd definitely check it out. like jay says, seeded bump run and i'm a regular.

 

[dmc]

this is my 3rd weekend not skiing and i'm already jonesing. xanadu's right across the rivah from me so i'd definitely check it out. like jay says, seeded bump run and i'm a regular.

but will it be steep enough?

 

[PomfretPlunge]

this is my 3rd weekend not skiing and i'm already jonesing. xanadu's right across the rivah from me so i'd definitely check it out. like jay says, seeded bump run and i'm a regular.

x4

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I rode Ski Dubai (UAE)
There were no seeded bump runs when I was there... There's no room for it... IMHO

There was a small terrain park and a big air bag.. And yeah there's shopping... It's attached to a mall for rich Arabs..

check it...

Well on CBS News a couple of nights ago Katy Couric had a report about the place with video that showed and mentioned the 3 bump runs, the restaurants with slopeside seating and the snow system that pumps it out. The place look like a winter wonderland. It looked like there was plenty of room. I'll try to find the report.

No luck on finding the recent CBS Evening News report but this vid, shot over two years ago looks like they would have room for a bump run or two. Maybe it's a recent addition. If Xanadu doesn't have, it should. IMHO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZHu0zeMx1M&feature=related

 

[JimG.]

I've said it before and I'll say it again....they build this and seed a top to bottom bump run, I'll prob go once a week, sometimes more, and certainly buy a season pass if they offer one.

I agree...and I would probably buy alot of stuff at the Cabelas outlet too

 

[dmc]

Well on CBS News a couple of nights ago Katy Couric had a report about the place with video that showed and mentioned the 3 bump runs, the restaurants with slopeside seating and the snow system that pumps it out. The place look like a winter wonderland. It looked like there was plenty of room. I'll try to find the report.

No luck on finding the recent CBS Evening News report but this vid, shot over two years ago looks like they would have room for a bump run or two. Maybe it's a recent addition. If Xanadu doesn't have, it should. IMHO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZHu0zeMx1M&feature=related

Cool...

But again... I was there.. no bump runs...

 

[skiadikt]

but will it be steep enough?

some pitch would nice, but length may be more of an issue. on 125 vert ft or so, what's that10 turns?

 

[ski_resort_observer]

Here is a list of ski domes/parks and it's alot bigger than you might think. There are two other indoor ski parks under condtruction in the US, The one in Vegas doesn't seem to be all that large but the one going up in NC is huge, 900ft vert, 3600' runs and a 750ft mogul run.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_ski_slope

the NC indoor ski.ride park:
"This is a full-blown winter sports resort with 5 indoor slopes between 3,600 feet (family run) and 750 feet (moguls) on actual mountain slopes with just over 40 acres under roof. The extreme slope is about 3/4 mile long, with an overall drop of about 900 feet. With 6 total inside triple lifts, there won’t be long wait lines, so you can make back-to-back runs that will challenge even the most advanced/professional-level skiers and snowboarders.".
http://www.uski365.com/

 

[jerryg]

Here is a list of ski domes/parks and it's alot bigger than you might think. There are two other indoor ski parks under condtruction in the US, The one in Vegas doesn't seem to be all that large but the one going up in NC is huge, 900ft vert, 3600' runs and a 750ft mogul run.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_ski_slope

the NC indoor ski.ride park:
"This is a full-blown winter sports resort with 5 indoor slopes between 3,600 feet (family run) and 750 feet (moguls) on actual mountain slopes with just over 40 acres under roof. The extreme slope is about 3/4 mile long, with an overall drop of about 900 feet. With 6 total inside triple lifts, there won’t be long wait lines, so you can make back-to-back runs that will challenge even the most advanced/professional-level skiers and snowboarders.".
http://www.uski365.com/

I won't buy the Westmoreland idea until I see some actual pictures of actual construction. Their photo gallery has graphics and I've yet to see any proof that this is anything more than just a scam or a complete waste of money...