ski guyEAST'S SKI AREAS DAMAGED BY STORM
August 31st 2011 14:39
Almost all of the Eastern United States' ski areas suffered
rain and wind damage from the recent Hurricane Irene that
became "Tropical Storm Irene" north of New York City.
In the Catskill Mountains, snowmaking pump houses
and access roadways were severely damaged.
Vermont was hit with over eight inches of rain within a
14 hour period. Major state highways leading to
destination resorts were washed away.
National Guard helicopters had to be called in to
evacuate stranded hotel guests and drop food and
supplies in the central part of the state.
In the White Mountains, ski area parking lots suffered
extensive damage. At Attitash, their Mountain Coaster
ride is out of commission until lift inspectors can determine
its underlying structural integrity.
Overall though, northeastern ski areas are confident that they
will be able to clean up the damage and open on schedule for
the 2011-2012 ski and ride season.
rain and wind damage from the recent Hurricane Irene that
became "Tropical Storm Irene" north of New York City.
In the Catskill Mountains, snowmaking pump houses
and access roadways were severely damaged.
Vermont was hit with over eight inches of rain within a
14 hour period. Major state highways leading to
destination resorts were washed away.
National Guard helicopters had to be called in to
evacuate stranded hotel guests and drop food and
supplies in the central part of the state.
In the White Mountains, ski area parking lots suffered
extensive damage. At Attitash, their Mountain Coaster
ride is out of commission until lift inspectors can determine
its underlying structural integrity.
Overall though, northeastern ski areas are confident that they
will be able to clean up the damage and open on schedule for
the 2011-2012 ski and ride season.
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