A GONDY AT BELLEAYRE??

I can think of other better uses for the $8M
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I totally agree! No one will ride that gondola to ski top-to-bottom. I already wish that their high-speed quad didn't go so far down the flats. I'd rather see the Tomahawk quad made high-speed.
I've seen a couple of different upgrade plans for Belleayre, both of which included longer lifts that go further down the flats, but not a gondola. If it's only a 6-minute ride for 1400 vertical feet, the comfort isn't worth the extra money. Sounds like a big favor for the resort developer. Cue the griping from Hunter and Windham in 3...2...1...
I predict that this will cost closer to $16 million when all is said and said and said and then finally when all is done
I wonder if there's a way skiers can get an input to the decision makers. "I ski there twice a year and don't think you need a gondola." That should convince them.
Folks on Alpine Zone are suggesting that if they want to shell out for a gondola, it should start near Belleayre Beach and develop 1900 vertical feet of new terrain.
Slatham, the only time I skied at Plattekill I spent 60% of my time on the expert trails. Wore me out, and I'm not getting younger. I prefer Belleayre for the cruisers, or for 300 vertical feet of steep followed by a cruise, as opposed to 1100 feet of steep, which better skiers will prefer.
Interesting range of comments about the gondola on that Facebook post. Pros: part of the reason for a gondola is for all-season usage like mountaintop weddings (but there's no pavilion!), biking, foliage rides and for some reason, cross country skiing on the crest. Also those who base themselves in the Discovery Lodge, which will be expanded, will be glad to have a fast way to the top. Some said the gondola will reduce lines on the Express. Cons: Pretty much everyone agrees no one will want to ski top to bottom with the gondola, though one person is thrilled to have quick access to Deer Run. Most common complaint is that the money could be spent far better, i.e. lodge and snowmaking improvements and a HSQ to replace the Tomahawk.