2018, $17 Mil, New Lowell T Quad/Grand Manitou/Glade Zones.+
Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 8:56 am
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Please Note: in order to contain the Summer of 2018 as this
one topic, there are multiple updates attached in replies below.
Please scan through them for information on all Mountain upgrades
done at this time. We will add operational detail on each specific
item in the course of time and use.
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It’s A Race Against Time.
$17,000,000 Summer of 2018, Mountain Upgrades
With only 7 months between April 22, Last Run and November 22, First Tracks,
it’s going to be a Race Against Time to complete all the ambitious plans
that include:
-A Brand New, Detachable High Speed Quad Chairlift
at Lowell Thomas.
-Expansion Renovations at the Summit Grand Manitou Lodge.
-Expansion Renovations at the Versant Nord, Base Level Lodge.
-5 New Sous Bois, Glade, Hors Piste Ski/Board Zones.
-Multiple other minor changes and upgrades.
We think that there will be an extraordinary amount
of supplier and local Labour/Contractor support though,
because as a major driver of regional tourism and
local economic/employment generation, there will be a
very big motivation and commitment to get the job done
for the beginning of Ski Season next fall.
From nothing other than a prioritized Skiers POV, the most
important of these is the Logistical/Utility upgrade to Up-Hill
Lift Capacity with a new detachable high speed quad for
Lowell Thomas. Anything that gets you back to the Summit
quicker is a significant positive asset and in this case, we feel
it has the potential to fundamentally change traffic patterns.
Below: This POV is an Artists Rendering from a point over
the Upper McCulloch Trail Entrance. We say “Over” because
it is not from ground level and would be as if you were about
3.5 metres, 15 feet or so above ground at this exact angle.
5 New Sous Bois, Glade Ski/Board Zones!
(Please Note:
There are only 4 Highlighted zones below which we think(subject to confirmation),
means that one of these highlighted zones may have two sections of expansion.
We will attempt to clarify that and post here accordingly.)
Below is a copy of the Official Press Release outlining the
detail of the work to be undertaken over the spring, summer
and fall of 2018.
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Insert Update, 8.16.18 Screenshot Aerial POV, Summit Tremblant
project construction status. More updates to follow.
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------- Additional Updates: 8.25.18 ------------
As we stated above, from a purely skiing, Mountain utility point of view,
the new high-speed detachable quad chairlift at Lowell Thomas has to be
the most significant infrastructure enhancement. We think this will
fundamentally change traffic flow patterns on the whole Mountain because
of the much faster lift cycling.
Basically, we think that this new lift will see greater use by Tremblant
guests who may have previously avoided the slow, old, Lowell Thomas
fixed triple chair, and opted to ski right to the Nord/North base for more
Duncan and/or Expo lift cycles that allowed greater skiing vertical per units
of time.
With the cast concrete bases for towers the top and bottom turn-arounds
and the very large steel mechanical structural assemblies now on site,
it will not be too long until we begin to see things get bolted up and
looking more recognizable as the new Lowell Thomas Quad.
A big component of the potential enhancement to traffic-flow
and terrain utility is that...
Kidz of all ages who enjoy the Versant Nord, North Side
“Rope Tow” Terrain Park are going to be huge beneficiaries
of this upgrade. We think you’ll see a far greater “Repeat Rate”
on “Rope Tow” just because it’s going to be so much faster
and easier to get back to it.
The new Lowell Thomas high speed detachable quad may have it’s most
profound effect on traffic at seasons opening when P’tit Bonheur often forms
the core of Opening Day(s) terrain development, however...
throughout the season, anytime there are high traffic time periods at any other
lifts on the Mountain, Lowell Thomas is going to be a new high speed option for
quick access to some of the Mountains naturally snowiest terrain, and rapid
transit back to the Summit.
Summit Grand Manitou Lodge Update:
Tremblant Grand Manitou Summit Lodge guests are going to have
more space, and better views this season with the two projections
expanding the floor space square footage.
Coming up the Gondola and seeing the new space fully enclosed
is proof of progress as construction crews are seeing the final
countdown of days closing in with Opening Day less than 90 days away.
In addition to the above Artists Renderings, Pic’s, Official
Mountain Press Releases and updates, it is our intent to
continue adding to this topic when-ever possible with
newest Site-Pic’s and/or such other publicly available,
relevant archival information, when available.
........................
Please Note: in order to contain the Summer of 2018 as this
one topic, there are multiple updates attached in replies below.
Please scan through them for information on all Mountain upgrades
done at this time. We will add operational detail on each specific
item in the course of time and use.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It’s A Race Against Time.
$17,000,000 Summer of 2018, Mountain Upgrades
With only 7 months between April 22, Last Run and November 22, First Tracks,
it’s going to be a Race Against Time to complete all the ambitious plans
that include:
-A Brand New, Detachable High Speed Quad Chairlift
at Lowell Thomas.
-Expansion Renovations at the Summit Grand Manitou Lodge.
-Expansion Renovations at the Versant Nord, Base Level Lodge.
-5 New Sous Bois, Glade, Hors Piste Ski/Board Zones.
-Multiple other minor changes and upgrades.
We think that there will be an extraordinary amount
of supplier and local Labour/Contractor support though,
because as a major driver of regional tourism and
local economic/employment generation, there will be a
very big motivation and commitment to get the job done
for the beginning of Ski Season next fall.
From nothing other than a prioritized Skiers POV, the most
important of these is the Logistical/Utility upgrade to Up-Hill
Lift Capacity with a new detachable high speed quad for
Lowell Thomas. Anything that gets you back to the Summit
quicker is a significant positive asset and in this case, we feel
it has the potential to fundamentally change traffic patterns.
Below: This POV is an Artists Rendering from a point over
the Upper McCulloch Trail Entrance. We say “Over” because
it is not from ground level and would be as if you were about
3.5 metres, 15 feet or so above ground at this exact angle.
5 New Sous Bois, Glade Ski/Board Zones!
(Please Note:
There are only 4 Highlighted zones below which we think(subject to confirmation),
means that one of these highlighted zones may have two sections of expansion.
We will attempt to clarify that and post here accordingly.)
Below is a copy of the Official Press Release outlining the
detail of the work to be undertaken over the spring, summer
and fall of 2018.
-----------------------------------------------------
Insert Update, 8.16.18 Screenshot Aerial POV, Summit Tremblant
project construction status. More updates to follow.
-----------------------------------------------------
------- Additional Updates: 8.25.18 ------------
As we stated above, from a purely skiing, Mountain utility point of view,
the new high-speed detachable quad chairlift at Lowell Thomas has to be
the most significant infrastructure enhancement. We think this will
fundamentally change traffic flow patterns on the whole Mountain because
of the much faster lift cycling.
Basically, we think that this new lift will see greater use by Tremblant
guests who may have previously avoided the slow, old, Lowell Thomas
fixed triple chair, and opted to ski right to the Nord/North base for more
Duncan and/or Expo lift cycles that allowed greater skiing vertical per units
of time.
With the cast concrete bases for towers the top and bottom turn-arounds
and the very large steel mechanical structural assemblies now on site,
it will not be too long until we begin to see things get bolted up and
looking more recognizable as the new Lowell Thomas Quad.
A big component of the potential enhancement to traffic-flow
and terrain utility is that...
Kidz of all ages who enjoy the Versant Nord, North Side
“Rope Tow” Terrain Park are going to be huge beneficiaries
of this upgrade. We think you’ll see a far greater “Repeat Rate”
on “Rope Tow” just because it’s going to be so much faster
and easier to get back to it.
The new Lowell Thomas high speed detachable quad may have it’s most
profound effect on traffic at seasons opening when P’tit Bonheur often forms
the core of Opening Day(s) terrain development, however...
throughout the season, anytime there are high traffic time periods at any other
lifts on the Mountain, Lowell Thomas is going to be a new high speed option for
quick access to some of the Mountains naturally snowiest terrain, and rapid
transit back to the Summit.
Summit Grand Manitou Lodge Update:
Tremblant Grand Manitou Summit Lodge guests are going to have
more space, and better views this season with the two projections
expanding the floor space square footage.
Coming up the Gondola and seeing the new space fully enclosed
is proof of progress as construction crews are seeing the final
countdown of days closing in with Opening Day less than 90 days away.
In addition to the above Artists Renderings, Pic’s, Official
Mountain Press Releases and updates, it is our intent to
continue adding to this topic when-ever possible with
newest Site-Pic’s and/or such other publicly available,
relevant archival information, when available.
........................