Hooter lift providing access to lower part of eastside terrain scheduled to open on Saturday.
Report criticizing ski area’s finances and maintenance also contains enough promise for city leaders.
Gondola and year-round operations cited in letter as fix for problems in former GM’s report.
Employees’ struggles acknowledged as leaders responding to critical report say future holds promise.
Operators’ ridership and pricing expectations questionable, says former GM hired by CBJ for study.
26 employees from Central and South America are far from family, yet among many at Torchlight Parade.
Members “lack the industry knowledge needed to provide supervisory overview of the area,” report states.
Ski area offering 50% off ticket price for beginner hill lift for people donating to food drive.
Big turnout at annual ski sale despite loss of a main lift at resort; more critical crowd at public forum.
Leaders at board retreat also confront loss of lift for season, staff shortages, gondola uncertainties.
One of two mountaintop lifts may close all season; report says snowmaking needs “immediate safety upgrades.”
Gastineau Human Services hoping for eight new residential substance abuse treatment beds by Oct. 14.
Craig Cimmons, a manager at resort hit by massive owner fraud, says recovery made employees stronger
One is a Vermont ski school manager, the other a former Eaglecrest official now in Washington
“Goldbelt is confident they can sell that destination with a windbreak and some porta-potties.”
Board offers few details about reasons during contentious meeting as search begins for new leader.
Group questions if ski resort will be ready for coming ski season, projects such as gondola delayed.
