What interim village?

[Lostone]

The rental building sections, which were the last parts of the interim village are in the lower parking lot. Two of them have started their journey home. The last two await the return of their tractors and accompanying cars.

[chuck]

Pictures.....please....

[Lostone]

Just for you...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5226creduced.jpg
The Temporary Village is gone


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5225creduced.jpg
Packed up and ready to go



Today's adventure was that as I was heading down to get some provisions for the coming blizzard, the last two trailers pulled out in front of me. I was about to follow them down the access road, but I decided to take German Flats, instead.

I have a few other pix, but I've not taken a lot of pix out of my camera, this year. :roll:



Oh... and it is snowing like crazy, up here, now. 8)

[chuck]

All i can say is WOW. thanks so much lostone - i sent you a pm!
keep the pictures coming!

[Hawk]

So what's cookin with the new buildings this week?

[Lostone]

Moving dirt.

Still working on the site. My pix will be a little behind the progress, as it takes a little time for me to get around to getting the pix out of my camera.

5/7

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5252careduced10-05-07.jpg


5/12

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5254creduce10-05-12FromEasyRide.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5257reduced10-05-12.jpg

As you can see, I'm wandering around looking for the best place for good views. I'll know what the right place is, after the building is done.

:roll:

[Lostone]

And from yesterday...

5/17

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5274creduced.jpg

[chuck]

Lostone - Thanks for the pictures, awesome! Any idea what they are doing with the heli lot?

[Lostone]

Others would have more info than I, but I think it will be a staging area, for now.

[Lostone]

The building begins...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5276cReduced100520.jpg

[smootharc]

site plan. I saw on the SB website a blurb and images of the buildings. But is there one of those neat-o birds eye plans anywhere that shows orientation of the new building "footprints" as they will appear next to the existing parking lots, CB, etc ?

[Tin Woodsman]

The building begins...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5276cReduced100520.jpg

Great stuff, Lostone!

That looks like the foundation for the children's bldg based on placement. Looks like the adult rentals/ticketing bldg area has been flattened and is ready to be built up now as well. Are they on the same grade or is the adult bldg higher up? Hard to tell from this angle.


smootharc -

IIRC, renderings with the views you mention were promised as at the time of the presser, but I haven't seen any evidence of that yet.

[Hawk]

I am going to be up for 4 days over memorial day. I will take you mountian bike over to the site trailer and harras the site super. :wink: I will let you know what I here. Seems to be going a little slow. I would have thought that they would have the foundation work flying by now on both buildings. We will see.

[Tin Woodsman]

The building begins...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5276cReduced100520.jpg

Great stuff, Lostone!

That looks like the foundation for the children's bldg based on placement. Looks like the adult rentals/ticketing bldg area has been flattened and is ready to be built up now as well. Are they on the same grade or is the adult bldg higher up? Hard to tell from this angle.


smootharc -

IIRC, renderings with the views you mention were promised as at the time of the presser, but I haven't seen any evidence of that yet.

To answer my own question, the latest video posted on the website clearly shows that the Skier Services Bldg (SSB?) is at a higher grade than the CAC - maybe by about 4-5 feet. Of course, it's hard to tell with half the video consisting of a promotion to go play golf and eat at the clubhouse. I'm sure that's what everyone is tuning in to hear about.

[HowieT2]

The building begins...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5276cReduced100520.jpg

Great stuff, Lostone!

That looks like the foundation for the children's bldg based on placement. Looks like the adult rentals/ticketing bldg area has been flattened and is ready to be built up now as well. Are they on the same grade or is the adult bldg higher up? Hard to tell from this angle.


smootharc -

IIRC, renderings with the views you mention were promised as at the time of the presser, but I haven't seen any evidence of that yet.

To answer my own question, the latest video posted on the website clearly shows that the Skier Services Bldg (SSB?) is at a higher grade than the CAC - maybe by about 4-5 feet. Of course, it's hard to tell with half the video consisting of a promotion to go play golf and eat at the clubhouse. I'm sure that's what everyone is tuning in to hear about.

I have a terrible time visualizing this kind of thing, but how does the regrading allow easier access to the snow without raising the street level?

[Lostone]

To me the grading for the two buildings appears close. As to the topside regrading, that is far from finished, so I don't know what it will look like.

They are moving right along, on the foundation work. Should have a few more pix, tomorrow.

Today's mission was to hike up for a few more views for before and after shots. Oh yeah... And to feed the bugs, too. :roll:

[Tin Woodsman]

I have a terrible time visualizing this kind of thing, but how does the regrading allow easier access to the snow without raising the street level?
I think (that's a dangerous term) the idea is that there will be a plaza somewhere amongst the buildings that you will enter into, perhaps via a small set of steps (4-5?). That plaza will itself be sloped somewhat such that the final series of steps up to the level of the lodge and lifts is also just 4-5. In sum, instead of taking the grade from the lot to the lodge all in one go via the steps, you'll take it more gradually. Think how much easier it is to walk to the south of CB vs. the 46 steps o' doom even though you're dealing with the same change in elevation. It will be the same idea though executed in a different fashion. Probably hard to visualize/conceptualize until it's close to finished.

[win]

To quickly answer some of the questions:

Everything is right on schedule.

The second building is indeed on a higher plateau than the Children's Building.

The ease of entry is due to the fact that there is a more gradual grade up without stairs to the mid- level (like the path up Gate House Lane) and then a path with some stairs up from that level to the snow level. No one complained about the walk up Gate House Lane (on the South Side of Clay Brook. That was the same elevation change from the parking lot to the Gate House plaza as the 44 stairs. This entry will be more like that experience, but with some stairs.

The birdseye view rendering is being prepared, but we have had more immediate priorities.

[Yard Sale]

Hey Win,

Congrats on Sugarbush's continued success. You guys deserve it. You do a great job.

Have you considered having a clock anywhere on the mountain side exterior of these new buildings and/or Gatehouse. A clock or clocks at these central hub/meetingplaces seems like a natural to me.

Just one more thing to add to "mountain" of to-dos.

Keep up the good work.

Thanks Win.

Much Respectness,

Yard Sale

Ps, Switchback is great, but if you were to also offer Rock Art IPA II in the CRP, it would eliminate any necessity for clocks or time keeping. :wink:

[Hawk]

Headed up tonight. I guess I will check out the construction tomorrow. Can't wait to rip some awsome single track.

[Lostone]

As of yesterday...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_531505-27.jpg


The Tonka Toys nearest me are on a leveled area. I believe that will be the other building.

[win]

Working on a clock!

[Yard Sale]

Just business as usual, working to exceed expectations.

Thanks Win.

[Lostone]

Pouring concrete, yesterday.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5334careduced.jpg

[Lostone]

As of 2 days ago.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5339creduced06-09.jpg

[Lostone]

And Friday's news is that they are starting to work on the second building.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5342reduced06-11.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5344creduced06-11.jpg



And from a different view, yesterday...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5347creduced06-13.jpg

[Lostone]

And Friday's news is that they are starting to work on the second building.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5342reduced06-11.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5344creduced06-11.jpg



And from a different view, yesterday...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5347creduced06-13.jpg

[Lostone]

Moving right along!

6/15
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5353creduced10-06-15.jpg


6/18
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5358creduced10-06-18.jpg

[Lostone]

Catching up on a few days...

6/20
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5376careduced10-06-20.jpg


6/21
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5378creduced10-06-21.jpg


6/22
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5379creduced10-06-22.jpg

[HowieT2]

Thanks.

Can you all imagine how much more interesting this would be if they were installing a new lift? (and a much better workout for Lostone)

[HowieT2]

Checked out the scene this afternoon. Base looks great. So happy to see the crp open all day. I see a burger in my near future there.
There should be a lot more useable space between the gh lift corral and the back of the new building.

[Lostone]

Can't see how there will be any new space. I think most of the level of the lift will be what it was.

I know there are plans to regrade part of the area to increase space for little ones. (And maybe never evers?) That is a need that has been there for a while.

Progress, from Yesterday's view:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5406c10-06-29reduced.jpg

[HowieT2]

I think there is at least 10-15 feet from where the cliff was/is to the back of the new building which will be filled in and level.

[chuck]

Losty - once again - THANK YOU! from all of us slaves in Jersey caves, appreciate the updates/pictures - keep them coming.

[vonski]

In the last picture it looks like grass growing really well on the gravel parking lot behind the staging area. Is that going to grass or is it just summer growth?

[Lostone]

That area isn't gravel. That is why it is unable to be used when it gets too warm. It turns to a mud bog.

Now it is grass, as we've had... a little rain. :roll: :wink:

[vonski]

thank you

[Lostone]

Didn't get out in that direction, much, last week. But here is where we stand, today:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5591careduced.jpg

[Lostone]

Haven't been able to get over to the right place for a while.

Got there yesterday. Much progress since the last shot. 8)


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5637careduced.jpg

[HowieT2]

thanks.

actually thought the framing would be done by now.

[HowieT2]

It appears that ticketing is moving to the new building. What is to become of the ticket office in the GH lodge???

[Lostone]

The info I heard is that will be the Guest Services desk.

[win]

We will probably move Guest Services in the GH to where tickets were last season and use the counter space for other purposes - possibly the photo service. This is not yet finalized.

This week the framers will be starting and the roof trusses are scheduled to start arriving next week and Kingsbury will be doing a lot of site work around both buildings once that SD Ireland is finished with the cement pours for the slabs on the first floor of both buildings this week.

[Hardbooter]

I hope there is an alternative ticketing area that is not down by the parking lot. Right now it's a big pain if you get a call on the radio from a friend who needs some sort of ticketing help and you have to ski to the base and then stomp all the way to the current ticket window from the lifts. At least most of the general public is not inside at the counter (some are down by the parking lot or outside.) If we have to go all the way down to the parking lot level it's going to be a major pain. Maybe guest services could do some of the ticket/pass maintenance that we now do at the counter?

[Lostone]

I believe the ticketing is planned for the skier services building, and I believe that is the building that lets out (lets in?) onto the snow behind the Gatehouse lift.

[shadyjay]

I hope there is an alternative ticketing area that is not down by the parking lot. Right now it's a big pain if you get a call on the radio from a friend who needs some sort of ticketing help and you have to ski to the base and then stomp all the way to the current ticket window from the lifts. At least most of the general public is not inside at the counter (some are down by the parking lot or outside.) If we have to go all the way down to the parking lot level it's going to be a major pain. Maybe guest services could do some of the ticket/pass maintenance that we now do at the counter?

Excellent point, especially if someone's pass doesn't scan at the lift and we have to send them down to (almost) the parking lot.

[shadyjay]

Framing has begun on the ground floor and 2nd floor - its starting to look like a building!

[mattlucas]

Can one of the all powerful thread moving moderators please adjust and correct the spelling of this thread title?

[Hawk]

Can one of the all powerful thread moving moderators please adjust and correct the spelling of this thread title?

Is that all you have to add Matt? Maybe you should have just had another cocktail and skipped checking in? LOL ;-)

Where are the latest pics? Busy summer this year. I'm off to do the PMC this weekend and then the Vineyard next. I won't see the new construction until the 21st.

[ManyTurns]

Can one of the all powerful thread moving moderators please adjust and correct the spelling of this thread title?

Yes! Yes! Please change the name of this thread!

[Lostone]

Sure caught me on that one. Word's spell checker said it was ok, but Webster...? Not so much. :oops:

[Lostone]

From my evening stroll, yesterday.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5685careduced.jpg

[win]

Replying to Hardbooter. Guest Services can do special needs ticketing in the Gate House, but the main ticket sales will be in the "to be named" adult skier services buildings.

[Tin Woodsman]

Replying to Hardbooter. Guest Services can do special needs ticketing in the Gate House, but the main ticket sales will be in the "to be named" adult skier services buildings.
Win -

You mentioned a naming contest for that building in your last Win's Word. Is there somewhere on the website the people can submit suggestions? If so, I can't seem to find it.

[Lostone]

There may be another way to get to it, but I found it thru Win's Word.

Doesn't appear to be a contes, but more of a survey (http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2z4q0blgbv7talw/a01dqgchxburh/questions).

I stand corrected...

(From the page before)


If your original suggestion is chosen, you will receive dinner for two at Allyn's Lodge this winter.

[win]

If anyone has any final suggestions get them in. I will decide the name next week. We have had some great suggestions.

[Yard Sale]

Replying to Hardbooter. Guest Services can do special needs ticketing in the Gate House, but the main ticket sales will be in the "to be named" adult skier services buildings.
Win -

You mentioned a naming contest for that building in your last Win's Word. Is there somewhere on the website the people can submit suggestions? If so, I can't seem to find it.

BACK OFF MAN! You all ready punched your ticket with the Tin Woodsman Annex. I can feel it in my cartlidge free bones. The new adult ski services building IS going to be the The Yard Sale Center.

[Lostone]

Maybe...? Just maybe... Yard Sale Center might not be the best name for a building with the ski school in it...? :lol:

[teleo]

I sort of like it. Kind of amusing. Maybe more appropriate for just the rental center though.

[win]

HMMM! Yard Sale? Perhaps that will be the new lodge we build at the base of The Mall one day. It is always nice to have a yard sale after one shops at The Mall.

[bill-now]

I humbly suggest that the name of the lodge be "Peace, Love, and Understanding". :?

You may laugh... (Ha, Ha, and Ha!) :lol:

But as they say: What's so funny about Peace, Love and Understanding??? :P

(With my sincere apologies to Elvis) :wink:

[Lostone]

You may laugh...

We may groan! :roll:


:lol:

[Treeskier]

The Portal
Adult Portal
Adventure Portal
Winter Portal

[Lostone]

Now we're cooking! 8)

8/5
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5686careduced.jpg



8/6
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5688areduced.jpg

[HowieT2]

Base Camp Lodge.

[win]

Base Camp is the name of Stowe's new lodge! It looks like Timbers.

[HowieT2]

Base Camp is the name of Stowe's new lodge! It looks like Timbers.

Well I guess you know where I've been spending my time. I withdraw the suggestion.

[Hawk]

I strongly feel that a building of such prominence should not have a quirky name. It should incorporate something that is the mountain or area. Like Claybrook or Castlerock, it should celebrate the geography or history of the Mountain. Names like Monroe, Hanks, Cuts, Lincoln or Abraham or maybe Catamount come to mind. To name it after a barn type or something like that does not fit with the established themes. Remeber this name will be around for a long time. Just my 2 cents.

[Hawk]

The Portal
Adult Portal
Adventure Portal
Winter Portal

What's up with this Portal thing Tree. Sounds like we are traveling to another galaxy. ;-)

[random_ski_guy]

How about you cheese it up with a classy corporate sponsor. 'The Pepsi Skier Services Center' or go with something more topical such as 'The Real Housewifes of NJ Base Camp.' Every two years you could change the name to the latest fleeting fad.

....perhaps I should take my ideas to Hunter Mtn.....

On a more serious note, I think Win is fishing here for someone to toss out; The Win Smith Skier Services Center. Frankly, its warranted.

[smootharc]

I strongly feel that a building of such prominence should not have a quirky name. It should incorporate something that is the mountain or area. Like Claybrook or Castlerock, it should celebrate the geography or history of the Mountain. Names like Monroe, Hanks, Cuts, Lincoln or Abraham or maybe Catamount come to mind. To name it after a barn type or something like that does not fit with the established themes. Remeber this name will be around for a long time. Just my 2 cents.

Good thoughts. I like the connection of the building name to the wilderness/ski area.

App Gap through Camel's Hump on the green mountain spine is the Monroe Skyline. Sugarbush from LP to SB North is a prime chunk of that.

How about the "Skyline Guest Services Chalet" aka "Skyline Chalet" aka "Skyline". Middlebury's Breadloaf has a Skyline Lodge. But I kind of like Chalet anyways. Homey, warm, break out the cocoa and moon boots...

[smootharc]

The Portal
Adult Portal
Adventure Portal
Winter Portal

....google "Sugarbush" and "Adult Portal" together. I dare not, Sam I am...I dare not google that or eat green eggs and ham...

:D

[Lostone]

I'm braver than that!


We did not find results for: +"Sugarbush" +"Adult Portal". Try the suggestions below or type a new query above.


:lol:

[bill-now]

How about iLodge.

[HowieT2]

How about iLodge.

You jest. Apple has it trademarked.

[bill-now]

How about iLodge.

You jest. Apple has it trademarked.

But think of all the free publicity that would result due to Apple's lawyers descending upon the Warren Town Hall to file their trademark lawsuit.

[HowieT2]

How about iLodge.

You jest. Apple has it trademarked.

But think of all the free publicity that would result due to Apple's lawyers descending upon the Warren Town Hall to file their trademark lawsuit.

Good point but if publicity is the goal, "adult portal" might be better.

[bill-now]

Proof that more can be less...

Lodge 2.0

or

Turbo Lodge

[Xskier]

or going with the software theme how about LodgePoint or LodgeWorks or LodgeSoft.

[Lostone]

Progress as of yesterday afternoon...


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5741reduced.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5742areduced.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5743creduced.jpg

[Tin Woodsman]

or going with the software theme how about LodgePoint or LodgeWorks or LodgeSoft.

Or, given the roof line becoming visible above, how about Pizza Hut?

I kid.

I'm going with Rice Brook Commons, though I wonder whether the Rice Brook reference may be held in reserve for the future residential bldg in the dirt parking lot.

[win]

Don't fret. It's a schoolhouse not a Pizza Hut. Those are only the first trusses. The final sloped roof goes on top!

[HowieT2]

Don't fret. It's a schoolhouse not a Pizza Hut. Those are only the first trusses. The final sloped roof goes on top!

Is the construction on schedule? It's been a good summer weather wise.

[summitchallenger]

Very nice! It is hard to believe how much has changed since the days of ASC!

[win]

so far all seems to be on schedule! Hoping to get The Schoolhouse water tight in next couple of week so other trades can start working. Frame of the second is progressing and they should be starting on roof trusses next week. Kingsbury is also doing a lot of site work to prepare for paving the paths from the parking lot.

[Lostone]

From yesterday afternoon, ≈ 2:00.

Just kinda liked this bulldozer sitting on the top of a pile of dirt. 8)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5750careduced.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5754careduced.jpg



http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5755careduced.jpg

[Lostone]

Couple more additions...

8/16
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5763careduced.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5765careduced.jpg



8/17
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5767areduced.jpg

[win]

Two of our guests recommended the winning name for our new Lodge. We have The Schoolhouse and now The Farmhouse. Maybe we will even have a cow out front.

[random_ski_guy]

Good names, I like it.

[Lostone]

Progress as of Saturday afternoon...
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5787careduced.jpg

[Lostone]

Well, it has been a pretty rainy week. I didn't get to wander around very much, so there weren't any pix.

Things changed the other day, and I'm back to work. :wink:

8/26, early evening:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5789careduced.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5791careduced.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5792careduced.jpg



8/27
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5794careduced.jpg


And it is supposed to be a great weekend! 8)

[Hardbooter]

Has anyone given any thought to where the waffle hut is going to live? My guess is that it hasn't been the most pressing concern during construction, but I'm curious. Also, I assume we'll be able to get a decent cup of coffee in the new cafe. It would be nice to be able to get an espresso or something other than a pump thermos of this mornings brew. It would also be nice to be able to get a cup of coffee after skiing without wading into the crowd in the apre-beer spots. I hope the cafe will have enough business to be open after skiing. Is there a bakery in the valley that can provide pastries and snacks?

[Hawk]

When my wife I skied Crystal a couple of years ago they had a Coffee/Expresso shop right on the hill. It was Great! After lunch when you got that sluggish feeling from the food coma, you skied over and got a double cappachino and BOOM, back into action. It was perfect. I hope they do the same thing.

:) :) :)

[Tin Woodsman]

Has anyone given any thought to where the waffle hut is going to live? My guess is that it hasn't been the most pressing concern during construction, but I'm curious. Also, I assume we'll be able to get a decent cup of coffee in the new cafe. It would be nice to be able to get an espresso or something other than a pump thermos of this mornings brew. It would also be nice to be able to get a cup of coffee after skiing without wading into the crowd in the apre-beer spots. I hope the cafe will have enough business to be open after skiing. Is there a bakery in the valley that can provide pastries and snacks?

Looking at the pictures above, it seems there will be plenty of space between the Farmhouse and GH lift to place a Waffle House - perhaps even more than existed before form the old fence line to the lift.

Good questions: re the Sunrise Cafe. It's name makes me think it could be an AM only venue but I guess we'll see.

[Benski]

When my wife I skied Crystal a couple of years ago they had a Coffee/Expresso shop right on the hill. It was Great! After lunch when you got that sluggish feeling from the food coma, you skied over and got a double cappachino and BOOM, back into action. It was perfect. I hope they do the same thing.

:) :) :)

try clif shot blocs. some of the flavors have caffeine, not all, but they are an instant pick me up.

as for the waffle house, I for one hope they find someplace for it. When we have friends up, the kids always cite the waffles as one of their favorite parts of the mtn experience. getting some sugar into the little ones goes a long way to keeping them happy.

I said before, I think there is going to be significantly more usable room behind the GH lift. having been at the mtn yesterday, it looks like there is at least twice as much room there.

FWIW-the new buildings are really starting to take shape. looking good and they should give some scale to claybrook.

[Hardbooter]

ok, maybe I'm thinking about this too much but this is what I had in mind...

http://media.komonews.com/images/080521_java_angels_barista1.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1388/555913076_49a079a1d6.jpg

With WIFI and some local food and pasteries, I think this place could be really popular.

[vonski]

Depends upon how hot the Barista girls are foaming the milk! as to the popularity! :lol:

[Hawk]

When my wife I skied Crystal a couple of years ago they had a Coffee/Expresso shop right on the hill. It was Great! After lunch when you got that sluggish feeling from the food coma, you skied over and got a double cappachino and BOOM, back into action. It was perfect. I hope they do the same thing.

:) :) :)

try clif shot blocs. some of the flavors have caffeine, not all, but they are an instant pick me up.

as for the waffle house, I for one hope they find someplace for it. When we have friends up, the kids always cite the waffles as one of their favorite parts of the mtn experience. getting some sugar into the little ones goes a long way to keeping them happy.

I said before, I think there is going to be significantly more usable room behind the GH lift. having been at the mtn yesterday, it looks like there is at least twice as much room there.

FWIW-the new buildings are really starting to take shape. looking good and they should give some scale to claybrook.

Howie I here you on the Shot blocks because I use them all the time. I gave up on GU because it doesn't sit well with me. But I am a HUGE Expresso/Cappachino drinker and would much prefer that over energy supplements. Ahhh the simple pleasures in life. :wink:

[win]

Waffle House will be on the northside of Gate House. Sunrise will be more than am.

[Hardbooter]

Thanks, Win. That's good to know. I'm looking forward to seeing all the new stuff in the fall.

[Lostone]

Last week was... a little warm. Instead of hiking and playing disc golf, I switched to swimming. Didn't take any pix, but work continued.

The weekend, I had friends visiting, and spent time with them. They left yesterday and I started back to wandering around.

9/6
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5827careduced.jpg


9/7
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5829careduced.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5830careduced.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/Pix_from_Jim/Lincoln%20Peak%20Expansion%202010/IMG_5831creduced.jpg

[gostan]

The Gatehouse Chair never looked so good as in the second to last picture.

But, it will look a lot better when walking out the rear door of the new building to get in line (of course, I am hoping for a short line & Win & Crew will be looking for a long line) for some skiing.

[win]

We are hoping for short lines too if everyone doesn't arrive at 10am and all the lifts are running and many are skiing the woods and also enjoying Mount Ellen.

[gostan]

Win
I will be your straight man any time. SB does an amazing job of dispersing skiers here, there and everywhere. See you in the woods.

[ThinkSno]

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[Hardbooter]

Any updates?

[ski_resort_observer]

Any updates?

Construction Update: September 24th, 2010
Children’s Building (The Schoolhouse)
The drywall is just about complete on level 1 and finishing has started! There will be color on the walls very shortly. Drywall is progressing at a rapid rate on level 2 and finishing has already started. All the drywall in this building will be complete early next week. This starts the final finish stage of the project with painting, millwork and trim and flooring installation looming on the horizon. The exterior siding material arrived on site yesterday and it is already being installed. The stone veneer installation has started and will continue over the next week or so.

Adult Building (The Farmhouse)
The blitz is on! The electrical subcontractor has twenty men working on roughing in and are they ever getting it done well! The mechanical crews are working very hard and everyone is right on schedule or even ahead! Drywall will start early next week and the drywall in the entire building will be completed in less than two work weeks. The siding material for this building is due on site by week’s end and it’s installation will begin next week.

Sitework
If you see what you think is a bunch of red snakes on site do not panic. That is just some of the five miles (yes that is correct FIVE MILES) of snow melt tubing being installed! Concrete crews are schedule to begin the race against winter weather next week. We are all looking forward to seeing the new lanes and walks with their fine exposed aggregate surfaces. The boulder retaining walls will be going in right behind the concrete (as soon as it cures) and the spaces between the buildings and walkways will begin to take their final shape as the landscaping work starts.

Overall, the project is progressing on schedule and is taking shape quickly with outstanding quality.

Mark E. Selig
Project Superintendent
Pizzagalli Construction Company

The last video blog was on Sept 16th, if you haven't seen it it's worth checking out.
http://www.sugarbush.com/content/resort-news.asp?pid=25&id=1228#press

[HowieT2]

Any updates?

Construction Update: September 24th, 2010
Children’s Building (The Schoolhouse)
The drywall is just about complete on level 1 and finishing has started! There will be color on the walls very shortly. Drywall is progressing at a rapid rate on level 2 and finishing has already started. All the drywall in this building will be complete early next week. This starts the final finish stage of the project with painting, millwork and trim and flooring installation looming on the horizon. The exterior siding material arrived on site yesterday and it is already being installed. The stone veneer installation has started and will continue over the next week or so.

Adult Building (The Farmhouse)
The blitz is on! The electrical subcontractor has twenty men working on roughing in and are they ever getting it done well! The mechanical crews are working very hard and everyone is right on schedule or even ahead! Drywall will start early next week and the drywall in the entire building will be completed in less than two work weeks. The siding material for this building is due on site by week’s end and it’s installation will begin next week.

Sitework
If you see what you think is a bunch of red snakes on site do not panic. That is just some of the five miles (yes that is correct FIVE MILES) of snow melt tubing being installed! Concrete crews are schedule to begin the race against winter weather next week. We are all looking forward to seeing the new lanes and walks with their fine exposed aggregate surfaces. The boulder retaining walls will be going in right behind the concrete (as soon as it cures) and the spaces between the buildings and walkways will begin to take their final shape as the landscaping work starts.

Overall, the project is progressing on schedule and is taking shape quickly with outstanding quality.

Mark E. Selig
Project Superintendent
Pizzagalli Construction Company

The last video blog was on Sept 16th, if you haven't seen it it's worth checking out.
http://www.sugarbush.com/content/resort-news.asp?pid=25&id=1228#press


Snow melt tubing? WTF? there is just something inherently wrong with melting snow on purpose. I think I'm going to be sick. :shock:

[noski]

Snow melt tubing? WTF? there is just something inherently wrong with melting snow on purpose. I think I'm going to be sick. :shock:
Howie, you had me. I saw Snow melt tubing and thought I was reading the thread for family activities. I thought, how cool! Like pond skimming with tubes! Then I read the construction info and realized to what you were referring!

[vonski]

Hey Howie,
They are just trying to reduce the slip and fall potentials. We know you litigation guys like to see folks slipping! :shock: :lol: But keep them walks clear is all so important!!!! :)

[win]

Everything is on schedule! Take a look at the video on the front page of our website. Yes, there are many good reasons for having snowmelt but the primary reason is the safety of our guests. It is expensive but worth it. I wish I had put it in when we poured the cement in the Gate House plaza.

[HowieT2]

I was joking of course. I know a lot of manpower goes into keeping the concourse safe.

[win]

I thought so, but the red snakes were getting sensitive. They want to get covered up soon.

We were scheduled for a pour tomorrow, but we will see what the weather brings. Fortunately, both buildings are water tight so work will continue despite the forthcoming monsoon. The weekend looks good though.

[HowieT2]

I thought so, but the red snakes were getting sensitive. They want to get covered up soon.

We were scheduled for a pour tomorrow, but we will see what the weather brings. Fortunately, both buildings are water tight so work will continue despite the forthcoming monsoon. The weekend looks good though.

gotta fill up those snowmaking ponds.

[vonski]

I thought so, but the red snakes were getting sensitive. They want to get covered up soon.

We were scheduled for a pour tomorrow, but we will see what the weather brings. Fortunately, both buildings are water tight so work will continue despite the forthcoming monsoon. The weekend looks good though.

gotta fill up those snowmaking ponds.

I was in West Dover yesterday and streams were really low. So, this rain should be good. Hope this track keeps up for the winter though.

[gostan]

All of the picture updates of the progress on the Farmhouse and the Schoolhouse have been wonderful, but it is going to be a treat for many of us to finally see them with our own eyes this weekend.

And it is really pretty wild when you think about the fact that many of "those in the know" are on the fence of wanting winter to come in early in order to meet the planned estimated subject to Mother Nature November 20th mountain opening, but not so early that Mother Nature might possibly affect the completion of the two new buildings. :wink:

But, having been involved professionally in many construction projects, things look far enough along that any early freeze should not hold up completion of the exterior site and landcaping work. The real concern now should only be long periods of extended heavy rains prior to any freeze. But, that will never happen in MRV.

[shadyjay]

In case you haven't seen it yet, I have some shots of the new entry plaza and buildings on shadyjay.com.


Check 'em out here and enjoy....

http://shadyjayvt.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-entry-plaza-at-lincoln-peak.html

[random_ski_guy]

thanks for the new pictures. the buildings are looking really good. i like the colors and general theme of the exteriors.