Ok, weird one here. Had errands to run in North Creek today. Decided to run up the hill to see what they were doing at the mountain. Noticed that Gore's main parking lot was asphalt. Has it always been that way? Guess I have walked to the lodge and got my feet covered in mud/sand way to many times and I just assumed it was a dirt/rock lot. Not only that but I remember pot holes everywhere.
They must just dump a ton of sand on it in the winter. Said the same thing to my wife when she got home from work and she thought the same thing... that it was a dirt lot. Live and learn I guess.
It's been paves as long as I can remember. I know for a fact it was at least pave by 04/05 ish. There is always a ton of sand. Also they do have a couple dirt lots still.