Where did you see that??And Killington has put a hold on the construction of the new K1 Lodge
Where did you see that??And Killington has put a hold on the construction of the new K1 Lodge
From Vail DailyYup, the chances of getting projects started and completed is low. And if you are replacing an existing lift, any delays could mean you dont have a lift next season, so an easy and common sense decision.
Plus from a cash-flow perspective without early season pass sales, borrowings and cost - would shoot up. So a very smart management decision.
Also from a cash flow management perspective look at the other moves:
Other steps revealed today include the furlough of nearly all year-round hourly employees, suspension of the company’s shareholder dividend, salary reductions for non-hourly employees and elimination of cash compensation for the CEO and board of directors.
So, sharing pain all round. TBH I can not fault them for all these moves. Very much in line with what I would have recommended. Conserve cash, stay solvent and basically put everything on hold for a year till the picture becomes clearer. Smart moves!
From Killington's COVID-19 FAQ page:Where did you see that??
But perhaps they want people to overlook it?They really should have picked a better day to release that.
Somewhat different given the big difference in the owners.. but Timberline thus far is still plowing ahead with putting in their new lifts. I guess it really depends on the state rules, and the funding stream.I've been wondering how this affects Saddleback (Maine) and their planned re-opening this coming winter. They had plans to replace a chairlift and other maintenance projects from several years of neglect.
Heh, last day of skiing we didn’t put the bubble down.The article mentions the bubble chair that was going to be installed at Okemo and it got me thinking. Who in this new world we're suddenly living in is going to want to ride with the bubble down, trapping all those germs?
Oh goodness. Certainly delays becoming the premier resort in North America.I've been wondering how this affects Saddleback (Maine) and their planned re-opening this coming winter. They had plans to replace a chairlift and other maintenance projects from several years of neglect.
I suppose it’s good the demo party was cancelled.From Killington's COVID-19 FAQ page:
What is the status of Killington’s New K-1 Lodge Project?
Construction of the new lodge has been suspended in response to Vermont Governor Phil Scott’s “Stay at Home” order, which is currently in place through at least April 15. With construction interrupted and the completion timeline uncertain, the removal of the existing K-1 Lodge has been postponed.
Interesting-when we were there on 3/14 (which was the last day) I pointed out the "countdown clock" for the demolition of the existing lodge to my wife. I assume they did not tear it down as planned?And Killington has put a hold on the construction of the new K1 Lodge, which puts it in doubt for the Women's WC races over Thanksgiving weekend. If those still come off as scheduled...
Fingers crossed. That just sucks.A friend of mine just moved to Denver to take a job with Vail, I hope that decision works out???
Yeah, you are probably right as plexiglass chair dividers would create way too many chair loading problems for way too many skiers...Ok mandatory ski masks.Oh, and plexi glass panels between skiers on lifts - I doubt it.