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Mid-Atlantic The Neverending Timberline, WV: Info, Weather, and Stoke
We know from the broken lift tower a few years back that WV has no lift inspection requirements. Given that the Perfects actually know how to run a ski resort I would imagine that they would be diligent in performing industry-standard lift inspections. Removing chairs annually to inspect the haul cable under the grips is standard practice. I can't imagine that new lifts were installed without all the chairs required for maximum operation.
Hard to tell if they are off the lifts. I didn't look close enough
Actually they both were. The 6 person had an initial capacity of 2,400 last season with a design capacity of 3,600. The quad's initial capacity was 2,030 vs. a design capacity of 2,375. Some back of the envelope math says the six pack could take 28 more chairs while the quad could take 11 more.
Could also be chairs removed for maintenance reasons. Typically 20 percent of carriers are removed each year for nondestructive testing.
Its been a while. Has anyone heard if Timberline Mountain is going to open up for the summer? Or, if they have been approved to light Salamander?
This is a news needy group, inquiring minds?????
This is a news needy group, inquiring minds?????
I have not heard any news but I am sure they are working on a number of things in the off season. I'll see of I can "phone a friend" to see if I can get any updates.
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No events this summer. This might have been posted elsewhere, but all of the larger snowmaking mains have been replaced and they're working on installing something like 8000lf of branch lines.
Lots of MTBers in town.
Lots of MTBers in town.
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Just for context, how many linear feet are included in TL's snowmaking system?
It looks like they installed additional tower guns in the base area
Where do you see them? I feel like they already had to many at the base.
Is there such a thing as too many snow guns?
I saw them from my condo at Northwoods. Some were there last season but it appears some new ones were installed recently near the lifts in particular, including the carpet.
BTW, I also noticed that the Herzwoods condos changed its name to Northslope Condos. Go figure.
I can't believe what the Herzwoods condos are going for now. A year ago they were selling for $90K and not they're going for $235k+. If only I had know.
You guys didn't see anything online about the name change? It was hilarious, ALL about "HERZ". Can't blame them.
All the Valley real estate is going nuts.
True, but I'd like to see them add to the slopes that are less supported by snow making at this time.
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The worst part is that the rental rates are through the roof too with few exceptions. I booked a condo at Herzwoods this past season for $100 a night. It was clean and functional but not spectacular. So far everything I've seen for the upcoming season is 100-150% higher. I want to go back but it might be prohibitively expensive for a weekend trip since its just my wife, son, and I.
A realtor informed me that a 1BR with a loft at Northwoods generated $12,500 of rental income in the first 3 months of 2021 (1 Jan-1 Apr). That’s one reason why the sales value of these units is going up. Rental demand is through the roof.
As for the pipes, it seems like they are focusing on the western side of the mountain. I suspect Almost Heaven (which had issues last season) and maybe Dew Drop as well.
As for the pipes, it seems like they are focusing on the western side of the mountain. I suspect Almost Heaven (which had issues last season) and maybe Dew Drop as well.
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