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[iceberg210]

Well Alan since you work there I had some questions...

Where was the Granite lift?
Are there any plans for the expansion of Red?

Thanks

[KZ]

THere are some very large plans, but it was recently bought, so the plans may be changed. Check out the .pdf here:

http://www.ski-red.c...ndex.php?id=419

the link is halfway down.

[edmontonguy]

What exactly is a Low capacity HSQ?
Is it just a standard HSQ with longer distances between chairs?

[SkiBachelor]

Yea, the carreirs are spaced out further than your usual HSQ. They usually have an hourly capacity of only 1800 p/h. Personally, I would go with a 2400 capacity level HSQ. And if you were running the lift at only 1800 on a busy day, you could always ad more carriers to the line.

[iceberg210]

I'm just incredibly happy that I can still ride the Red lift when I get up there this winter or the next.

[Allan]

iceberg210, on Apr 2 2004, 02:46 PM, said:

Well Alan since you work there I had some questions...

Where was the Granite lift?
Are there any plans for the expansion of Red?

Thanks

Hmm I should look in all forums more often ;) The granite chair was to the lift riders right of Silverlode/Motherlode, It was about 500 feet from the bottom of silver, and about 100 from the top of mother. There is a PDF on the planned expansion on this page: http://www.ski-red.c...ndex.php?id=419

[Allan]

This map will help you understand. The yellows are where Silverlode & Motherlode are today, and the Granite is the black line to the left.

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[Allan]

Here's another interesting feature of Granite... It honestly did used to spell that from town. You could see it plain as day... then it changed to Kall after some brushing/cutting. The Ls are more defined now too.

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[liftmech]

SkiBachelor, on Apr 4 2004, 03:05 PM, said:

...if you were running the lift at only 1800 on a busy day, you could always ad more carriers to the line.

You can't just add carriers to the line. The spacing has to be adjusted, whether it's a chain or tyre cadence doesn't matter. You have to reprogram the PLCs to recognise the new spacing. You have to run several laps with the adjusted amount of carriers on line, in order to properly space them. The tension has to be adjusted for the added load. There is probably at least two days' worth of solid work to change the capacity, even if the lift was designed for a higher capacity and underutilised.

[Allan]

Yeah - the plan was to design it as a low capacity - but if the upgrade was needed, we would purchase the additional equipment.

[Allan]

I really do need to read all topics more often!! The sale closes June 1 - and is looking positive. It will be really interesting to see what's going to happen. The thought behind the two chairs is that you could do all the advanced terrain without returning all the way to the base - across all the flat, beginner slope. I think the plan for the new lifts (it will still be two) - you'll need to look at the trail map for this... The Silverlode chair will start at the current location and go approximatly to the bottom of the Third Slide, and the Motherlode chair will start around there and go to the top of the mountain. That way, they can build a chair from the new resedential areas so the Skiiers can get to the bottom of Motherlode. And the Silverlode chair would then access all the beginner slope on the lower part of the mountain, and would be an access route back to the resedentials.

[Allan]

Four days until the sale closes, although the sale party has already been planned for the fourth, so it looks pretty positive.

[SkiBachelor]

Hey Allan, I'm just curious, but how many times has Red Mtn been sold in the last few years because it seems like a lot. I wonder why the owners keep on selling the resort?

[Allan]

Total count of Red Mountain sales since 1947: one in 1989 to the current owners :) There's been a lot of interest in buying the hill, but no one has gone through.

[Allan]

Red's now under new ownership! Will post the official release when it's... well released!

[Allan]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Howard Katkov Leads Purchase of Red Mountain Resort
Rossland, BC., ski area to add lodging, on-mountain amenities and lifts, while

expanding skiable terrain from 1,200 acres (486 hectares) to 4,200 acres (1700 hectares)


ROSSLAND, BC. (June 2, 2004) —Red Mountain Resort announced today that the Canadian ski area known for its best-in-the-world tree skiing and plentiful powder has been sold to a private investment group led by Howard Katkov of San Diego, Calif. The sale was contingent on a recently approved official community plan that will guide future development at the resort. The purchase price was not disclosed.

The new ownership group plans to construct 1,300 dwelling units and 70,000 square feet of commercial space at Red Mountain over the next 15 years. Plans for immediate on-mountain improvements are also in the works. This summer, a “magic carpet” conveyor system will be installed that will provide beginner skiers and snowboarders with their first introduction to the sport – without the use of a chairlift. Other initial improvements include the development of a terrain park and the expansion and remodeling of Paradise Lodge.

A high priority for new Red Mountain Ventures President and CEO, Howard Katkov will be to expand the resort’s beginner and intermediate terrain and to reinvigorate the alpine base area. In addition to the magic carpet, Katkov plans to install new lifts and enhance existing trails to broaden the novice and intermediate experience at the resort within the next two years. Additionally, a new skier-services center and two to three other multi-unit lodges will be constructed in the base area. These new buildings will establish a design standard and create a focal point for future development at Red Mountain.

“Red is a magical place with an unquestionably promising future,” said Katkov. “Integral to any expansion plans is our continued, strong connection to the community of Rossland. The town is a huge part of what makes Red like no other destination in North America.”

Katkov, a longtime skier and part-time resident of Rossland, has been impressed by the Red Mountain skiing experience since he first visited the resort in 2000. He believes the resort’s abundant dry powder, diverse terrain, and close connection to the historical city of Rossland elevate Red Mountain above the competition.

“A well thought out plan coupled with ongoing communication is critical to the success of any development,” said Red Mountain Ventures Director of Planning and Development, Don Thompson. “We’re especially excited about our effort at Red because of the way we’ve been able to maintain and expand the ties to the community of Rossland.”

“The people who live and work in Rossland have greatly supported Red and this change in ownership. We’ll do our best to continue to earn their trust,” added Katkov. Katkov said he plans to reinvest earnings from Red Mountain Ventures into the various projects that will improve on-mountain facilities and guest amenities.

“We’re delighted to have Mr. Katkov join our close-knit Red and Rossland family,” said Red Mountain’s Director of Operations, Jim Greene. “He’s a highly capable, community-oriented owner who’ll make everyone in Rossland proud.”



About Red Mountain Resort
Red Mountain, in British Columbia is 10 minutes north of the Canada/U.S. border and 5 minutes from the community of Rossland. The resort offers an infinite number of runs that descend 2,900 vertical feet (884 meters) through best-in-the-world tree skiing and wide-open glades of untouched powder. More information about Red Mountain is available at www.ski-red.com.

[SkiBachelor]

Why would he remodel the Paradise lodge, it seems so unique and has a lot of character. I would say build a new base lodge since that's where most of the action is going to happen.

[Allan]

The Paradise lodge needs more room - it's simply not big enough. The new base lodge is next year.