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New Additions to Burke Mountain are Underway
By Dana Berlin
On September 16, 2011
Don't look now, but winter is right around the corner.
For some that might not be pleasant to hear, but for skiers and riders, that's the best new. It has been almost a year since people have been able to ski at Burke Mountain and once everyone is finally welcomed back, there will be noticeable additions.
The newest addition to the mountain is a high-speed quad that goes to the summit. This lift is targeted for opening middle of December. This is enjoyable news for the avid skier because rather than a time-consuming 14-minute ride on the Willoughby, one is able to go from below the Mid Burke Lodge to the summit in less than half the time.
The Mid Burke Express is powered by a brand new wind turbine that was completed just about a month ago. This wind turbine is located right above the Dipper trails and has already proved beneficial. It is producing renewable energy this very moment and is covering about twenty percent of the mountain's total needs.
Another addition at the mountain was the naming of five new intermediate and expert trails. The most noticeable one is Jester that will serve as a terrain park in the winter and as a mountain-bike trail in the summer.
Questions? Attend the mountain's community event on Thursday, September 22nd. Other resources include the Fall Foliage Festival and the Burke Mountain Music Festival on September 24th.
Students can purchase their season passes now by logging onto Skiburke.com. A season pass on skiburke.com goes for $449. You can also get a pass here at LSC every Wednesday from 12-1:30 in the student center until October 26th.
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