Steamboat gets approval for expansion

[Ron]

https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news...proval-for-additional-lifts-expanded-terrain/

no time frame but this would be good for us as a resort

 

[RJS]

That's exciting! What will the future terrain at Pioneer 2 look like? I'm curious to know how many people will end up skiing that terrain, because judging from the few days that I spent at Steamboat last season, the Pony Express pod felt underutilized compared to Morningside and Sunshine.

Also, am I remembering correctly that there are or were plans for expanding the terrain around the Sunshine lift?

 

[pete]

this from other thread, various comments there too:

https://www.pugski.com/threads/steamboat-pioneer-ridge-expansion.11587/#post-266297

 

[LKLA]

This is all part of Alterra’s commitment to investing over $550 million across its resorts.

 

[Blue Streak]

https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news...proval-for-additional-lifts-expanded-terrain/

no time frame but this would be good for us as a resort

Cool.

 

[Ron]

rotate the map clockwise 90* for a better perspective of the mountain but its would be nice! again , there's no time frame and no listing of a priority as to which upgrades occur in what order.

 

[Wilhelmson]

I'm not from around there. Do you think most regulars would prefer that they left Pioneer Canyon alone? How difficult is it currently for a visitor to access the glades and get back to a trail?

 

[Ron]

I'm not from around there. Do you think most regulars would prefer that they left Pioneer Canyon alone? How difficult is it currently for a visitor to access the glades and get back to a trail?

Mixed feeling really. Its not hard to find the access but it is difficult to find the 'out" . this has resulted in many rescue scenarios. it takes a very long time to get out. I think its needed and will be a good thing. I doubt it will be made a priority though.