I always liked the "rustic" look of the VH and figured so long as it was safe I didn't care what it looked like. But if it's time is up and it helps with uphill capacity then see ya later.
If we're talking about setup I guess I will chime in how it seems that everything you want to do is uphill at SB. Want to ski NL? Just hike up there. SB is just up there, but don't worry VH is just a bit further up. Want to ski Jester or OG. Head on up that hill. (or thank god cut through now for OG) Coming from Bravo or Exterminator after doing FIS. Better build up some speed. Just did upper OG and want to continue on down to lower OG? Have fun. Coming from SB and want to hit the GH chair? I guess not uphill but ski around this crowd through this narrow corridor and then up a bit as you weave through people. From GH to SB? Same thing in reverse. Nothing they can really do now, but if we're going back in time then I might make a few changes. It's not a huge deal by any means and I can always use the work out, but it is comical and all I can think of is the family with kids that skis once or twice a year struggling to get up to jester. I guess they could put the GH lines like they used to feeding form both sides and have one guy organizing.
While we're going back in time I want to meet the person that first raked or mowed their yard. I don't just want to set them right I want to make an example out of them so no one gets any crazy ideas later on in time. "Hey remember that guy who tried raking up all those leaves years ago? Boy. I wouldn't want to be him. Poor guy. I'd never dream of trying that ......".
As for CR Pub it was not well thought out and no one can argue that. I've said it before, and I'm guessing it wouldn't work because of supporting infrastructure, but the rental shop would be a better place. Big windows and at least a view of the mountain, although only GH chair. Not sure if it's bigger or not, but I feel there would be more room to expand and build off it maybe up the hill a bit more and to the looker's right (skier's left). And who can argue that the CR pub doesn't feel like a rental shop space? Maybe make it the rental place with a coffee nook/cafe on the side? Just one guy talking here though.
For spring I like the idea of maybe making Spring Fling a signature trail. Just blast that thing a la Superstar all year long with guns. Then set up some grills and kegs outside and kick back at the Wunderbar. I used to work there a long time back and they'd have the reggae fest up there. I remember once the Budweiser Aerial Assault Team came and did their thing while having beers outside. It was pretty sweet.
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