Originally Posted by
pinkrobe
I would be so happy if there was some summer development on the AB side, but I don't see it happening. Nakiska flirted with the idea in the late 90's, but didn't follow through.
Fortress has potential with the smaller scale operation and it may help them get going with their winter operations too.
I do environmental impact assessments for large-scale developments for a living...I should really look into the regulatory requirements/hurdles regarding summer operation of the resorts in Banff. If it is feasible, I don't see why the resorts wouldn't go for it. Plus, the riding at Sunshine would be amazing!
Originally Posted by
pinkrobe
Fernie has done a pretty good job using the Whistler model, but even this past summer they stopped doing trail maintenance on-hill. I understand that Red Mountain near Rossland is going to ramp up their on-hill riding significantly, which means I should just buy property there now.
Wasn't the IMBA at FAR for a day? I was pretty sure it was one weekend I was there this summer. I didn't notice a lack of on-hill trail maintenance but I wasn't there as much this year. I spent a lot more time at Kickinghorse and Mt. 7.