BushMogulMaster wrote:

Fixed all of the <title> tags, and simplified the filenames as much as possible (sugarbushhistory.com/sugarbush_##.htm).

I really like it.

There is one link that doesn't appear to be correct. It is for this map
"a composite map of Summit Ventures assets in Warren, Waitsfiled, and Fayston" It appears to link to the thumbnail, not the high res.

http://sugarbushhistory.com/sbland.jpg

castlerock wrote:

BushMogulMaster wrote: Fixed all of the <title> tags, and simplified the filenames as much as possible (sugarbushhistory.com/sugarbush_##.htm). I really like it. There is one link that doesn't appear to be correct. It is for this map "a composite map of Summit Ventures assets in Warren, Waitsfiled, and Fayston" It appears to link to the thumbnail, not the high res. http://sugarbushhistory.com/sbland.jpg

Oops! I'll try to fix that one tomorrow!

Seemed the appropriate topic to put this...

Sitting on the painfully slow Inverness Quad today I was thinking about Sugarbush history, but since I was at North, I got to thinking about Glen Ellen history... or lack thereof.

We have almost 0 history on Glen Ellen pre-merger (1978). All we have is a few maps and assorted images. This needs to change.

I mean I've heard a few names of owners tossed around, Walt Elliott was the founder (Walt's Trail's namesake), we've all heard of him (with the phantom lift cut), and apparently there were some people named Van Loon at some point, but that's really all I know. When did it open? How many owners were there? When did the village developments happen? We know so little... all of the Sugarbush history, from Sugarbush.com and other sources, is focused on Lincoln Peak and its expansion out... but what about Glen Ellen?

So that was more aimed at BMM than anyone else, but it's a general observation as well...

Oh, fun little fact I found out today, the Slide Brook chairs are numbered from North to South... just a random observation...

Strat wrote:

Seemed the appropriate topic to put this... Sitting on the painfully slow Inverness Quad today I was thinking about Sugarbush history, but since I was at North, I got to thinking about Glen Ellen history... or lack thereof. We have almost 0 history on Glen Ellen pre-merger (1978). All we have is a few maps and assorted images. This needs to change. I mean I've heard a few names of owners tossed around, Walt Elliott was the founder (Walt's Trail's namesake), we've all heard of him (with the phantom lift cut), and apparently there were some people named Van Loon at some point, but that's really all I know. When did it open? How many owners were there? When did the village developments happen? We know so little... all of the Sugarbush history, from Sugarbush.com and other sources, is focused on Lincoln Peak and its expansion out... but what about Glen Ellen? So that was more aimed at BMM than anyone else, but it's a general observation as well... Oh, fun little fact I found out today, the Slide Brook chairs are numbered from North to South... just a random observation...

Good point. Let's try to put together some GE history.

As for the Slide Brook chairs... that's because the drive terminal is at ME.

I thought ME was created by divine intervention one dark and stormy night.

random_ski_guy wrote:

I thought ME was created by divine intervention one dark and stormy night.

Uh oh... now we're going to have to write a book. I'll start:

It was a dark and stormy night...

On eBay I found a 1975-1976 Mt. Ellen ski brochure\map for sale

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-1976-Ski-Brochure-Mt-Ellen-Waitsfield-VT_W0QQitemZ180083120576QQcmdZViewItem

A bit pricey at $10 for a ski map, but didn't know if you had the interest.

Appears to be just a brochure + painting, not actually the trail map... nice find though... from the same seller, http://cgi.ebay.com/Winter-1986-45-pg-Ski-Brochure-SUGARBUSH-Warren-VT_W0QQitemZ180083129555QQihZ008QQcategoryZ125QQcmdZViewItem 45 page brochure... also 10 bucks, that might be worth it just for the historical value... and 45 pages!

Strat has begun a discussion with Walt Elliot's (Glen Ellen founder) daughter. I'm also beginning to email her, and will probably call or get together with here at some point. I'll keep you all apprised as to what becomes of this.

I meant to bid on those maps and brochures, but forgot about it until it was too late . I'll keep my eyes open to see if any more show up!

Is the site down?

It appears that way... very odd...

Strat wrote:

It appears that way... very odd...

It's up now. I was at Burke today, so just found this message. Doesn't seem to be a problem now!

BushMogulMaster wrote:

Strat wrote: It appears that way... very odd... It's up now. I was at Burke today, so just found this message. Doesn't seem to be a problem now!

How was Burke? I grew up skiing there 1970-1976...haven't been back since about 1989.

sugarboarder wrote:

BushMogulMaster wrote: Strat wrote: It appears that way... very odd... It's up now. I was at Burke today, so just found this message. Doesn't seem to be a problem now! How was Burke? I grew up skiing there 1970-1976...haven't been back since about 1989.

It's a cool hill. Seems small after skiing the Bush everyday, but I managed to find some really fun terrain up there. And nothing quite beats the fun of getting a foot of air off the Poma F-12!

The Tamarack Grill at the base lodge was really neat. Good selection, manageable menu, and well furnished/decorated/etc.

Overall, great experience. I'll definitely go back.