ski guyASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN, A SLOW DEATH
May 22nd 2011 22:34
OVer the past half century and change, it seems that one
person or corporate entity, can not make Vermont's Ascutney
Mountain ski area, a viable, profitable enterprise.
Why? The mountain has great, challenging terrain, six lifts,
snowmaking systems, two base lodges and an operating
HOLIDAY INN hotel at its base.
Mismanagement, lack-of-infrastructure investment over the past
17 years perhaps?
Meanwhile, unless some entity with a few dollars behind them,
steps up to the plate soon.......this historic ski area will be liquidated.
Lifts will be removed and sold at bargain-basement prices to bottom
dweller ski areas. A shame really.
The property has great potential as a year-round resort. However,
it will take someone with vision, backing and the drive to make
it happen.
Otherwise, it's bye-bye Ascutney Mountain ski area.
person or corporate entity, can not make Vermont's Ascutney
Mountain ski area, a viable, profitable enterprise.
Why? The mountain has great, challenging terrain, six lifts,
snowmaking systems, two base lodges and an operating
HOLIDAY INN hotel at its base.
Mismanagement, lack-of-infrastructure investment over the past
17 years perhaps?
Meanwhile, unless some entity with a few dollars behind them,
steps up to the plate soon.......this historic ski area will be liquidated.
Lifts will be removed and sold at bargain-basement prices to bottom
The property has great potential as a year-round resort. However,
it will take someone with vision, backing and the drive to make
it happen.
Otherwise, it's bye-bye Ascutney Mountain ski area.
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