Some interesting out takes.
The $20 million for the upgrades at Whiteface and Gore is in addition to $10 million the state is providing to the Olympic Regional Development Authority, operator of both ski resorts, as part of the state’s 2017-18 fiscal year budget.
So, 10 mill this year (for which upgrades orda ?) PLUS the originally mentioned 20 mill. Sounding even better !
The old Gondi building reno is great but I bet they screw it up. I hope they don't. That building needs to be moved to the very top, 340 degree views, high peaks, Vt and all !!! A true WOW!!! spot. Seriously. People would love it. It would be spectacular ! The relocation actually wouldn't be too hard and the results would be so awesome. Plus, unloading from the lift would be so much easier.
This maybe the most curious...
" This investment will leverage up to $80 million in private funding to add additional amenities and retail options for guests. "
Considering the State land restrictions, where would " additional amenities and retail options for guests. " be located ?
I agree no snowmaking upgrades is very lame. Gore's already underpowered. Have they not noticed the winter weather trends ? The way it's going, if you don't have big guns, you'll be open much less.
If Sno's estimate of 1 mill per hill yielding good gains is correct, then ORDA def needs to do it ASAP.
Could it be ORDA doesn't upgrade SN because they simply don't want to have to fund it each year ?