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skiingfanatic68 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: May 09, 2004 Posts: 442 Location:Greencastle, PA	Posted: Mar 24, 2006 - 10:59 PM GMT Now that the ski season is winding down, many ski areas are starting to put to together their wishlist of projects. We already know Magic Mountain has entered their project list with snowmaking improvements and lift upgrades. Love to hear what other areas have planned for the Summer of 2006.

skiingfanatic68 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: May 09, 2004 Posts: 442 Location:Greencastle, PA	Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 7:03 PM GMT Wow very surprised no one has not submitted any Summer Improvements or expansions plans.

rocket21 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 13, 2001 Posts: 8404 Location:USA	Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 7:48 PM GMT Quite a few mountains took a loss this year, I don't foresee a large scale expansion year in New England. __________ NewEnglandSkiHistory.com

skizilla Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 05, 2004 Posts: 457 Location:Southwick, Ma	Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 9:35 PM GMT catamount a quad and a new base lodge i think with hotel and condos __________ There is no truth only coercion of opinion

Jonni Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 12, 2001 Posts: 2341 Location:Sunapee, NH & Rutland, VT	Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 10:12 PM GMT Stowe will be continuing with there upgrades this year with the addition of a Cabriolet from the base of Spruce Peak to the Mt. Mansfield side of the mountain. I also think that Loon is starting work on the expansion, possibly installing the Lincoln Express this summer or next summer. The only other one I know of with notable mention is the Breckenridge Gondola, since it's going to be an 8 passenger gondola with room for all gear inside the cabins, and the lift will have 2 turns/midstations. __________ Fall Line n. Imaginary line following the most direct path down a slope that skiers continuously traverse on a run, often stopping at other invisible slope features along the way like the Tumble Lane, the Stagger Path and the Topple Zone.

maplevalleymaster Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 06, 2005 Posts: 1129 Location:Ludlow, VT	Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 10:28 PM GMT Mount Snow may be starting their 3 million dollar snowmaking project. When this is done, Mount Snow will have 100% snowmaking.

oldtimer Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 04, 2005 Posts: 70 Location:	Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 11:08 PM GMT repair the damage done to my rockers from a couple of frustraion induced trips into the backcountry this winter-

skiduckhead Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 23, 2004 Posts: 20 Location:Southeastern Ohio	Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 11:12 PM GMT Snowshoe WV continues to expand under intrawest ownership, new detach quad along with huge new condo/village buildings... check their website

WoodCore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 13, 2002 Posts: 3134 Location:CT	Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 12:08 AM GMT Edited: Mar 29, 2006 - 12:14 AM GMT Quote: catamount gets a new quad Which is coming "used" from Bellayre, so I'll assume Belleayre is replacing this lift with a HSQ. I also saw a "Dodge" report soliciting bids for welding and on hill installation of new snowmaking pipelines at Gore Mtn. __________ "Freedom often leads, but responsibility always follows close behind."

trackbiker Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 26, 2004 Posts: 1643 Location:Eastern PA	Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 5:07 AM GMT Blue Mountain. -New HS 6-Pack. -New Base Lodge with Condos on the upper floors. -New Intermediate Trail to be completed under the HSQ with snowmaking I would assume as they have 100% snowmaking.

DrJeff Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 29, 2002 Posts: 907 Location:	Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 5:14 AM GMT Quote: Mount Snow may be starting their 3 million dollar snowmaking project. When this is done, Mount Snow will have 100% snowmaking. It's not the 100% part that I'll enjoy out of this, it's is what will essentialyy amount to an unlimited supply of water that the pipe down into Somerset reservoir will bring! This way I won't secretly begrudge all the water they use to build the half pipe and terrain parks each year I'll just half to figure out a way to get over how much compressed air those features use If only MS would get some fan guns for those parks/pipes instead of the air/waters they use now, then it would be the best of both worlds!

rocket21 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 13, 2001 Posts: 8404 Location:USA	Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 1:53 PM GMT Quote: Which is coming "used" from Bellayre, so I'll assume Belleayre is replacing this lift with a HSQ. Correct - Bellayre is actually reusing parts of the Superchief Quad, so I assume Catamount may be building some new towers for their install. We may have some stuff going on at B-East beyond a snowmaking expansion, but it's still a bit early. __________ NewEnglandSkiHistory.com

zapada Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 20, 2003 Posts: 175 Location:	Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 4:50 PM GMT Quote: Which is coming "used" from Bellayre, so I'll assume Belleayre is replacing this lift with a HSQ. According to Belleayre's website, construction of the new detachable is starting Monday, April 3rd, so this Sunday will be the last day the Super Chief will run. The mountain still has another 2 weeks of the season left, though.

jmaul Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jun 15, 2005 Posts: 920 Location:Greetings from Toms River, NJ	Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 5:18 PM GMT Smuggs In addition to the six pack and trail improvements on Sterling, which we all know by now, a birdie told me that they should be getting approvals to pull water thru a pipeline from the Lamoille River for increased snowmaking. Nothing listed in the Act250 database on it though. __________ Jeff You either ski and die --- Or don't ski & die anyway --- Your choice

skiingfanatic68 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: May 09, 2004 Posts: 442 Location:Greencastle, PA	Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 6:35 PM GMT Quote: [quote]Mount Snow may be starting their 3 million dollar snowmaking project. When this is done, Mount Snow will have 100% snowmaking. It's not the 100% part that I'll enjoy out of this, it's is what will essentialyy amount to an unlimited supply of water that the pipe down into Somerset reservoir will bring! This way I won't secretly begrudge all the water they use to build the half pipe and terrain parks each year I'll just half to figure out a way to get over how much compressed air those features use If only MS would get some fan guns for those parks/pipes instead of the air/waters they use now, then it would be the best of both worlds![/quote] Did the State and Green Mountain Power approve the withdrawal from Somerset? I'm very surprised Mount Snow has not release a statement regarding it, if it indeed was approved. Killington went crazy with the press releases when they received approval for withdrawal from the local reservior. Mount Snow made a huge deal when they received approval in the early 90's to tap into Haystack's snowmaking ponds when I worked at Mount Snow. I also wonder if this Phase 1 of multiple phases to improve a long awaited makeover of lifts/existing trails and the possible expansion of terrain along the Deerfield Ridge trail next the Sunbrook area. We will have to keep an eye out for more information.

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