Seems like they backed off a bit from the original amount of paid parking. Was able to get free weekend parking through mid January.
Thanks for all the beta though the years.
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Seems like they backed off a bit from the original amount of paid parking. Was able to get free weekend parking through mid January.
Thanks for all the beta though the years.
Where's the gondola to Alpine? :)
If I lived in Truckee, I sure wouldn't make it over to ski little West Shore resorts much...Quote:
Originally Posted by SnowMachine
They are not profitable, in part, because they don't want to be. In the past three years since Discovery has become part of the team, Howewood has:
-Stopped making a terrain park
-Increased day ticket prices to $200+ per day on a variable pricing model
-Priced kids and lessons basically off the mountain
These are not to increase profitability, they are to tank profitability. Discovery only operates private, members-only clubs, for the uber-wealthy. However, in 2011 JMA sold the public and TRPA on development at the site...right next to a protected lake...on the basis that the resort would remain open to the public. Discovery is hoping that by tanking the resort, Discovery can say to TRPA "it can't be profitable as something open to the public - so just let us develop and make it members-only." In the meantime, Discovery is doing developer things like lining the pockets of local electeds.
Example Discovery properties - https://discoverylandco.com/our-worlds/
Latest from Moonshine - https://www.moonshineink.com/tahoe-n...son-heres-why/
Discovery's approach shown in Scotland - https://medium.com/@christopherjheas...s-63e82c3cdd6f
Discovery at odds with Routt County - https://coloradosun.com/2024/07/28/s...luxury-resort/
I would absolutely drive from Truckee to Homewood on certain days (especially windy) if it was reasonable and they actually had all of their lifts operating. The Alpine / Homewood pass pre-2011 was awesome.
Not as much the drive as the season pass model. I have a Alterra pass and a SB pass. It's hard to talk myself into paying day ticket prices these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by shaft
I skied Diamond Peak twice last year, but it was for a TJFS comp. I thoroughly enjoyed the change of scenery.
Why not!?! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by skier666
Truckee's response to the Palisades Village EIR is on the council agenda for tuesday. It is on the consent calendar which means the council is expected to rubber stamp the letter but you can still submit written comment and if you want to speak in person you can request the item be pulled for discussion and make your speech.
The letter is not bad--requesting the Placer County require more transit, more workforce housing, and a shelter in place facility as conditions for approval. Truckee can only request and advise--Placer can do what it damn well pleases.
https://meetings.municode.com/adaHtm...5e7887&ip=true
Attachment 502294
They have the guns fired up at Rose this afternoon.
Attachment 502296
Current temp is 28 deg. The weather seemed like it went from weeks of extended late summer and skipped over fall this year.
So anyone wanna bet who's gonna have a wrod open by Halloween?
Rose, Boreal or Northstar?
Rose. Guns are blazing. Angry inch plus everywhere. This was across the street. Snowing hard enough when I left that I’ll be back
https://youtu.be/geE2Y_wjdsY?si=QYb3qXUNnJqLs8IJ
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FWIW, making those conditions of approval would trigger the county to complete additional compliance under CEQA to disclose the effects of the conditions (eg building new housing) on the environment.Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
Basically Truckee is trying to play nice and save money, which I think is probably the correct approach. If Alterra and Placer County are smart - which is definitely up for debate - they'll comply with those requests and not leave themselves open to escalation.Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
If placer county is to comply with those requests, they'll need to steps backwards in their CEQA compliance.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
My guess is Placer will ignore the letter and Truckee will not escalate, but one can always hope. It does give Sierra Watch ammunition if they want to sue again. Interesting that a little group like Sierra Watch can afford big legal bills. They must have someone with $$$ backing them. Maybe Bill Hewlett's descendants? For those who don't know, Hewlett bought land at the mouth of Coldstream Canyon to block a proposed ski area in the canyon, among other environmental causes he took on.
It was a rumor when JMA owned both Homewood and Alpine...Quote:
Originally Posted by SnowMachine
Sierra watch no longer has a staff attorney ok their website. Their previous attorney now works for the State.Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
Sure, a bunch of us here know him. Mission was accomplished. But if necessary they absolutely could fill the position again (in theory, I have no direct knowledge of their current finances). Let’s hope so.Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
I have not reviewed the new EIR but I’m wondering if it’s as dumb as the last one or not. I have a long flight next week so maybe I’ll download it.
If you do read it you'll be one up on the Supes, most of them, maybe all of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
I read the last one because I was sort of indirectly involved. There’s really just a few key sections to focus on - namely those cited by the judge in Sierra Watch’s victory. And while that was well done by them there were definitely some procedural logistics involved in the final ruling that Alterra probably didn’t screw up this time. I am not optimistic. An impact suit from Truckee is likely the most realistic road block at this point. It may require outside funding assistance for Truckee to pursue… or not, who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
I actually think a slightly expanded village could be cool, especially with some stuff to do like a movie theater and bowling alley or whatever. If they were smart just cut the damn thing in half and then try to expand further 15 years from now. They’d be halfway there if they’d taken that approach from the beginning. They’re like some dude trying to get anal after the first date instead of just getting laid. Take it easy there, fella.
Agree. Stopping our local towns in time 30 years ago isn't a successful exercise. I think we need some growth and expansion, but it needs to calculated. I don't hate all of the PT plans, especially considering that they primarily sit in the existing footprint. That said, I have little faith in developers.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
We were in Truckee tonight and it was wall to wall. This isn't what October used to be. There are a massive amount of people in town during all seasons these days. I'd love to send some of them to Tahoe City :D
Pallisades (Squaw) has joined the race!Quote:
Originally Posted by TurxSki
Rose guns blowing tonight, on cams
The new thread is up and running.
Link to new thread:
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=358470
Oh thanks guys...I just thought about posting that detail.