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Howie, I don't think I meant "slow" so much as slow and steady, or measured. I know that the market has been rough, and that most of these improvements so far, after years of ASC neglect, are being paid out of the general operating fund, not from real estate sales. I think Win has done a great job with what he has been given.
I think that a great deal can be done to bring the LP base area together into a more cohesive base area that will draw people in and keep them there. I think the Rice Brook Project is a step in the right direction, and hopefully, a face lift for the Sugarbush Village will follow. With a new upscale maintained base area, a slightly renovated SB Village, and a renovated SHARC, I think it will solidify the base area offerings for years to come. I think it will be more of an addition for the winter crowd than add to summer growth, but it's a step in the right direction.
As for the skatium, I think it would be a benefit to SB just from the fact that it would add another winter activity, and SB would be better able to maintain it. I don't think it should or will become something like Jay, but I think something under a cheap done that can be 3 season like would make it more viable as well. Honestly though, a skate rink doesn't do anything for me, I just like the idea of being able to come up to my condo, walk around the base area, and have all my immediate needs taken care of. I don't mind going into Waitsfield, but sometimes I like being able to take a walk and have it all there for me.
Lastly, does anybody have a general idea as to the amount of skier visits SB and ME boast? I know it's increased almost every year since Win took over in '01, but at we talking 250k a year, 350k? Anybody have a general idea?
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