2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 MDP Prepared By: TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1 A. B. C. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. D. 1. 2. 3. E. F. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. B A C K G R O U N D ........................................................................................................ 2 K E Y S T O N E ’ S N I C H E .................................................................................................. 3 A B S T R A C T O F M A S T E R D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N P R O J E C T S ......................................................... 4 Dercum Mountain ......................................................................................................................................... 4 North Peak ................................................................................................................................................... 6 The Outback ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Erickson/Bergman/Independence Bowls ...................................................................................................... 7 Previously Approved Lift Projects ................................................................................................................... 8 S K I I N D U S T R Y T R E N D S .............................................................................................. 8 National/Regional........................................................................................................................................ 8 Colorado/WRNF ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Summit County/Keystone ............................................................................................................................. 9 R E C E N T L Y A P P R O V E D A N D I M P L E M E N T E D P R O J E C T S .......................................................... 1 0 G O A L S A N D O B J E C T I V E S O F T H E 2 00 9 M A S T E R D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N ....................................... 1 0 Skier/Rider Circulation ............................................................................................................................... 11 Underutilization of High Alpine Terrain ......................................................................................................... 11 Circulation on the Summit of Dercum Mountain ........................................................................................... 12 Advanced Skiing and Riding Terrain throughout the SUP Area ...................................................................... 13 Operations and Infrastructure ..................................................................................................................... 13 DESIGN CRITERIA .......................................................................................... 15 A. 1. 2. B. 1. C. 1. 2. 3. D. E. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3. R E G I O N A L / D E S T I N A T I O N R E S O R T S .............................................................................. 1 5 Regional Destination Resorts ...................................................................................................................... 15 National and International Destination Resorts ........................................................................................... 15 B A S E A R E A D E S I G N ............................................................................................... 1 6 Overall Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 16 M O U N T A I N D E S I G N ................................................................................................ 1 6 Trail Design ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Lift Design .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Capacity Analysis and Design ...................................................................................................................... 20 B A L A N C E O F F A C I L I T I E S .......................................................................................... 2 0 A P P L I C A B L E F O R E S T S E R V I C E P O L I C Y .......................................................................... 2 0 National Management Policies and Direction .............................................................................................. 20 2002 Revised WRNF LRMP ......................................................................................................................... 21 Scenery Management and the Built Environment Image Guide ..................................................................... 22 Accessibility to Public Lands ....................................................................................................................... 24 Vegetation Management Plan ..................................................................................................................... 25 SITE IN VENTORY ............................................................................................ 27 A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. P H Y S I C A L R E S O U R C E S ............................................................................................ 2 7 Topography ................................................................................................................................................ 27 Climate ...................................................................................................................................................... 27 Slope Gradients .......................................................................................................................................... 27 Aspect ........................................................................................................................................................ 28 Elevation .................................................................................................................................................... 29 P R E L I M I N A R Y E N V I R O N M E N T A L R E C O N N A I S S A N C E ............................................................ 2 9 Botany ....................................................................................................................................................... 29 Wildlife....................................................................................................................................................... 29 Hydrology ................................................................................................................................................... 29 Wetlands .................................................................................................................................................... 30 Archaeology ............................................................................................................................................... 30 2009 Master Development Plan i 4. EXISTING FACILITIES INVEN TORY AND ANALYSIS ................................................. 31 A. B. 1. 2. C. 1. 2. 3. D. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. E. F. G. 1. 2. 3. H. 1. 2. I. 1. 2. J. 1. K. 1. L. M. 1. 2. 3. N. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PROPOSED UPGRADING P LAN .......................................................................... 75 A. B. 1. 2. 3. C. 1. 2. 3. 4. ii C O M F O R T A B L E C A R R Y I N G C A P A C I T Y ( CCC ) .................................................................... 3 1 M O U N T A I N A C C E S S P O R T A L S ..................................................................................... 3 2 River Run ....................................................................................................................................................32 Mountain House..........................................................................................................................................33 L I F T N E T W O R K ...................................................................................................... 3 4 Dercum Mountain .......................................................................................................................................34 North Peak ..................................................................................................................................................36 The Outback ................................................................................................................................................36 T E R R A I N N E T W O R K ................................................................................................. 3 6 Dercum Mountain .......................................................................................................................................38 North Peak ..................................................................................................................................................40 The Outback ................................................................................................................................................40 Glades, Hike-To and Snowcat Served Terrain ................................................................................................41 Out-of-Bounds Terrain .................................................................................................................................43 Terrain Parks ...............................................................................................................................................43 Race Areas .................................................................................................................................................44 C I R C U L A T I O N A N D D E N S I T Y A N A L Y S I S ........................................................................... 4 4 N I G H T S K I I N G A N D R I D I N G ....................................................................................... 4 5 A D D I T I O N A L W I N T E R A C T I V I T I E S ................................................................................. 4 6 Adventure Point ..........................................................................................................................................46 Keystone Nordic Center ...............................................................................................................................46 Ice Skating..................................................................................................................................................46 S N O W M A K I N G ...................................................................................................... 4 7 Snowmaking System and Coverage .............................................................................................................47 Section 7 Consultation for Water Depletions ................................................................................................49 G U E S T S E R V I C E S S P A C E A N D F O O D S E R V I C E S E A T I N G ........................................................ 4 9 Guest Services ............................................................................................................................................49 Food Service Seating ...................................................................................................................................59 I N V E N T O R Y O F A C C O M M O D A T I O N S ............................................................................... 6 1 Skiers from Beds .........................................................................................................................................62 P A R K I N G C A P A C I T Y ................................................................................................ 6 4 Skiers from Mass Transit .............................................................................................................................65 B A L A N C E O F F A C I L I T I E S ........................................................................................... 6 7 O P E R A T I O N S & I N F R A S T R U C T U R E ................................................................................ 6 7 Ski Patrol/First Aid .....................................................................................................................................67 Maintenance Facilities ................................................................................................................................68 Utilities .......................................................................................................................................................68 S U M M E R R E C R E A T I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S ............................................................................. 7 1 Scenic Chairlift Rides ..................................................................................................................................71 Mountain Biking .........................................................................................................................................71 Road Biking/Touring ...................................................................................................................................73 Weddings ...................................................................................................................................................73 C O M F O R T A B L E C A R R Y I N G C A P A C I T Y ( CCC ) .................................................................... 7 5 M O U N T A I N A C C E S S P O R T A L S ..................................................................................... 7 5 River Run ....................................................................................................................................................76 Mountain House..........................................................................................................................................76 Ski Tip ........................................................................................................................................................76 L I F T N E T W O R K ...................................................................................................... 7 7 Dercum Mountain .......................................................................................................................................77 North Peak ..................................................................................................................................................79 The Outback ................................................................................................................................................79 Erickson/Bergman/Independence Bowls ....................................................................................................79 D. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. E. F. G. H. I. J. 1. 2. 3. K. 1. 2. L. 1. 2. M. 1. N. O. P. 1. 2. 3. Q. 1. 6. T E R R A I N N E T W O R K ................................................................................................ 8 1 Dercum Mountain ....................................................................................................................................... 83 North Peak ................................................................................................................................................. 87 The Outback ............................................................................................................................................... 88 Bergman/Erickson/Independence Bowls .................................................................................................... 89 Hike-To and Snowcat Served Terrain ............................................................................................................ 89 O U T - O F -B O U N D S T E R R A I N ....................................................................................... 9 0 T E R R A I N P A R K S .................................................................................................... 9 0 R A C E A R E A S ....................................................................................................... 9 0 U P G R A D E D C I R C U L A T I O N & D E N S I T Y D I S C U S S I O N ............................................................ 9 0 N I G H T S K I I N G A N D R I D I N G ....................................................................................... 9 1 A D D I T I O N A L W I N T E R A C T I V I T I E S ................................................................................. 9 1 Adventure Point .......................................................................................................................................... 91 Keystone Nordic Center .............................................................................................................................. 92 Ice Skating ................................................................................................................................................. 92 S N O W M A K I N G ...................................................................................................... 9 2 Coverage .................................................................................................................................................... 92 Snowmaking Water Storage and Supply ...................................................................................................... 93 U P G R A D E D G U E S T S E R V I C E S S P A C E A N D F O O D S E R V I C E S E A T I N G .......................................... 9 4 Guest Services ............................................................................................................................................ 94 Food Service Seating ................................................................................................................................ 104 I N V E N T O R Y O F A C C O M M O D A T I O N S .............................................................................. 1 0 6 Skiers from Beds ...................................................................................................................................... 106 P A R K I N G C A P A C I T Y ............................................................................................... 1 0 6 B A L A N C E O F F A C I L I T I E S ......................................................................................... 1 0 8 O P E R A T I O N S & I N F R A S T R U C T U R E ............................................................................... 1 0 9 Ski Patrol/First Aid ................................................................................................................................... 109 Maintenance Facilities.............................................................................................................................. 110 Utilities .................................................................................................................................................... 110 S U M M E R R E C R E A T I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S ........................................................................... 1 1 1 Mountain Biking Trails .............................................................................................................................. 111 GLOSSARY ................................................................................................. 113 APPENDIX A: ADDITION AL RESORT SPECIFIC AT ION TABLES TABLE 1: LIFT SPECIFICATIONS – EXISTING CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................... A-1 TABLE 2: LIFT SPECIFICATIONS – UPGRADING PLAN ............................................................................................................... A-2 TABLE 3: TERRAIN SPECIFICATIONS – EXISTING CONDITIONS .................................................................................................... A-3 TABLE 4: TERRAIN SPECIFICATIONS – UPGRADING PLAN ......................................................................................................... A-6 TABLE 5: DAILY LIFT CAPACITY – CCC – EXISTING CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. A-11 TABLE 6: DAILY LIFT CAPACITY – CCC – UPGRADING PLAN ................................................................................................... A-12 TABLE 7: SPACE INVENTORY FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS – BASE AREA FACILITIES – RIVER RUN VILLAGE ........................................... A-13 TABLE 8: SPACE INVENTORY FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS – BASE AREA FACILITIES – MOUNTAIN HOUSE............................................. A-14 TABLE 9: SPACE INVENTORY FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS – BASE AREA FACILITIES – TOTAL ........................................................... A-15 TABLE 10: SPACE INVENTORY FOR UPGRADING PLAN – BASE AREA FACILITIES – RIVER RUN VILLAGE .............................................. A-16 TABLE 11: SPACE INVENTORY FOR UPGRADING PLAN – BASE AREA FACILITIES – MOUNTAIN HOUSE ................................................ A-17 TABLE 12: SPACE INVENTORY FOR UPGRADING PLAN – BASE AREA FACILITIES – SKI TIP PORTAL .................................................... A-18 TABLE 13: SPACE INVENTORY FOR UPGRADING PLAN – BASE AREA FACILITIES – TOTAL .............................................................. A-19 TABLE 14: SPACE INVENTORY FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS – ON-MOUNTAIN FACILITIES ................................................................. A-20 TABLE 15: SPACE INVENTORY FOR UPGRADING PLAN – ON-MOUNTAIN FACILITIES ...................................................................... A-21 TABLE 16: DISTRIBUTION OF GUESTS BY FACILITY – EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................................................ A-22 TABLE 17: DISTRIBUTION OF GUESTS BY FACILITY – PROPOSED UPGRADES ............................................................................... A-23 2009 Master Development Plan iii LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1-1: ANNUAL SKIER VISITATION COMPARISON: NATIONAL, COLORADO, WRNF, SUMMIT COUNTY, & KEYSTONE ............................. 8 TABLE 2-1: TERRAIN GRADIENTS ........................................................................................................................................17 TABLE 2-2: CENTRAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN SKIER ABILITY BREAKDOWN ..........................................................................................17 TABLE 2-3: SKIER DENSITY PER ACRE .................................................................................................................................. 18 TABLE 4-1: KEYSTONE’S LIFT NETWORK ...............................................................................................................................34 TABLE 4-2: TERRAIN DISTRIBUTION BY ABILITY LEVEL – EXISTING CONDITIONS ...............................................................................37 TABLE 4-3: SNOWMAKING OPERATIONAL STATISTICS ...............................................................................................................49 TABLE 4-4: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – EXISTING CONDITIONS: RESORT TOTAL ......................................................................52 TABLE 4-5: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – EXISTING CONDITIONS: RIVER RUN ..........................................................................54 TABLE 4-6: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – EXISTING CONDITIONS: MOUNTAIN HOUSE ................................................................55 TABLE 4-7: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – EXISTING CONDITIONS: ON-MOUNTAIN – SUMMIT HOUSE .............................................57 TABLE 4-8: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – EXISTING CONDITIONS: ON-MOUNTAIN – LA BONTE’S CABIN .........................................58 TABLE 4-9: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – EXISTING CONDITIONS: ON-MOUNTAIN – THE OUTPOST LODGE.......................................59 TABLE 4-10: RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT SEATING ..............................................................................................................60 TABLE 4-11: ACCOMMODATION INVENTORY ..........................................................................................................................61 TABLE 4-12: LOCATION OF BEDS IN RESPECT TO OUT-OF-BASE LIFTS ..........................................................................................62 TABLE 4-13: PEAK PERIOD OCCUPANCY AND SKIER PARTICIPATION ASSUMPTIONS ........................................................................63 TABLE 4-14: SKIERS GENERATED FROM RESORT AREA ACCOMMODATIONS DURING PEAK OCCUPANCIES ............................................63 TABLE 4-15: GUESTS FROM BEDS......................................................................................................................................64 TABLE 4-16: PARKING INVENTORY ......................................................................................................................................64 TABLE 4-17: SKIERS AND RIDERS BY MASS TRANSIT 2006/07 ...............................................................................................66 TABLE 5-1: TERRAIN DISTRIBUTION BY ABILITY LEVEL – UPGRADING PLAN ....................................................................................81 TABLE 5-2: 2009 MDP SNOWMAKING COVERAGE BREAKDOWN ...............................................................................................92 TABLE 5-3: NEW SNOWMAKING COVERAGE ON DERCUM MOUNTAIN AND NORTH PEAK ....................................................................93 TABLE 5-4: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE– UPGRADING PLAN: RESORT TOTAL............................................................................95 TABLE 5-5: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – UPGRADING PLAN: RIVER RUN ...............................................................................98 TABLE 5-6: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – UPGRADING PLAN: MOUNTAIN HOUSE......................................................................99 TABLE 5-7: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – UPGRADING PLAN: SKI TIP PORTAL ....................................................................... 100 TABLE 5-8: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – UPGRADING PLAN: ON-MOUNTAIN – SUMMIT HOUSE ............................................... 101 TABLE 5-9: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – UPGRADING PLAN: ON-MOUNTAIN – LA BONTE’S CABIN ........................................... 102 TABLE 5-10: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – UPGRADING PLAN: ON-MOUNTAIN – THE OUTPOST LODGE....................................... 103 TABLE 5-11: INDUSTRY AVERAGE SPACE USE – UPGRADING PLAN: ON-MOUNTAIN – OUTBACK DECK ............................................. 104 TABLE 5-12: RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT SEATS .............................................................................................................. 105 TABLE 5-13: PROPOSED GUESTS FROM BEDS.................................................................................................................... 106 TABLE 5-14: FUTURE CONDITIONS PARKING INVENTORY........................................................................................................ 107 TABLE 5-15: RECOMMENDED PARKING – UPGRADING PLAN.................................................................................................. 108 LIST OF CHARTS CHART 4-1: TERRAIN DISTRIBUTION BY ABILITY LEVEL – EXISTING CONDITIONS ..............................................................................37 CHART 4-2: TOTAL SPACE USE AND RECOMMENDATIONS – EXISTING CONDITIONS .........................................................................53 CHART 4-3: RESORT BALANCE – EXISTING CONDITIONS ...........................................................................................................67 CHART 5-1: TERRAIN DISTRIBUTION BY ABILITY LEVEL – UPGRADING PLAN ...................................................................................82 CHART 5-2: TOTAL SPACE USE AND RECOMMENDATIONS – UPGRADING PLAN ..............................................................................96 CHART 5-3: RESORT BALANCE – UPGRADING PLAN ............................................................................................................. 109 iv LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1.1: PROJECT AREA FIGURE 4.1: DERCUM MOUNTAIN - EXISTING CONDITIONS FIGURE 4.2: PORTAL STAGING CAPACITY – EXISTING CONDITIONS FIGURE 4.3: NORTH PEAK AND THE OUTBACK – EXISTING CONDITIONS FIGURE 4.4: EXISTING SNOWMAKING COVERAGE FIGURE 4.5: EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE FIGURE 5.1: PROPOSED PROJECTS OVERVIEW FIGURE 5.2: PORTAL STAGING CAPACITY – PROPOSED CONDITIONS FIGURE 5.3: DERCUM MOUNTAIN – FRONTSIDE PROPOSED PROJECTS FIGURE 5.4: BERGMAN, INDEPENDENCE, AND ERICKSON BOWLS – TERRAIN ANALYSIS FIGURE 5.5: DERCUM MOUNTAIN – SOUTHSIDE, NORTH PEAK, AND UPPER BOWLS – PROPOSED PROJECTS FIGURE 5.6: THE OUTBACK – PROPOSED PROJECTS FIGURE 5.7: PROPOSED SNOWMAKING COVERAGE FIGURE 5.8: DERCUM MOUNTAIN – FRONTSIDE PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE FIGURE 5.9: DERCUM MOUNTAIN – SOUTHSIDE, NORTH PEAK, AND UPPER BOWLS PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE FIGURE 5.10: THE OUTBACK – PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE FIGURE 5.11: MOUNTAIN BIKE LAYOUT AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2009 Master Development Plan v . 2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 2009 Master Development Plan 1 A. 2 B ACKGROUND B. K EYSTONE ’ S N ICHE 2009 Master Development Plan 3 C. A BSTRACT OF M ASTER D EVELOPMENT P LAN P ROJECTS 1. Dercum Mountain 4 a. Lifts b. Trails c. Snowmaking d. Facilities 2009 Master Development Plan 5 e. Roads & Utilities 2. North Peak 6 a. Lifts b. Trails c. Snowmaking d. Facilities e. Roads & Utilities 3. The Outback a. Lifts b. Trails c. Snowmaking d. Facilities e. Roads & Utilities 4. Erickson/Bergman/Independence Bowls a. Lifts b. Trails 2009 Master Development Plan 7 c. Facilities d. Road and Utility Projects 5. Previously Approved Lift Projects D. S KI I NDUSTRY T RENDS Table 1-1: Annual Skier Visitation Comparison: National, Colorado, WRNF, Summit County, & Keystone Season Annual National Skier Visits (in millions) 1. National/Regional 8 Annual Colorado Skier Visits Annual WRNF Skier Visits Annual Summit County Skier Visits Annual Keystone Skier Visits 2. Colorado/WRNF 3. Summit County/Keystone 2009 Master Development Plan 9 E. R ECENTLY A PPROVED AND I MPLEMENTED P ROJECTS F. G OALS AND O BJECTIVES OF THE 2009 M ASTER D EVELOPMENT P LAN 10 1. Skier/Rider Circulation 2. Underutilization of High Alpine Terrain 2009 Master Development Plan 11 3. Circulation on the Summit of Dercum Mountain 12 4. Advanced Skiing and Riding Terrain throughout the SUP Area 5. Operations and Infrastructure 2009 Master Development Plan 13 14 SOUTH BOWL NORTH BOWL 2009 MDP The Outback Project Area Figure 1.1 AR Y North Peak UN D ERICKSON BOWL SU P BO BERGMAN BOWL INDEPENDENCE BOWL THE WINDOWS Dercum Mountain North 0 Prepared By: 1400 2800’ . 2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHAPTER 2: DESIGN CRITERIA 2. DESIGN CRITERIA A. R EGIONAL /D ESTINATION R ESORTS 1. Regional Destination Resorts 2. National and International Destination Resorts 2009 Master Development Plan 15 B. B ASE A REA D ESIGN 1. Overall Layout C. M OUNTAIN D ESIGN 1. Trail Design a. 16 Slope Gradients and Terrain Breakdown Table 2-1: Terrain Gradients Skier Ability Slope Gradient Table 2-2: Central Rocky Mountain Skier Ability Breakdown Skier Ability b. Percent of Skier Market Trail Density 2009 Master Development Plan 17 Table 2-3: Skier Density per Acre Skier Ability c. 18 Trail System Trail Density d. Terrain Parks 2009 Master Development Plan 19 2. Lift Design 3. Capacity Analysis and Design D. B ALANCE OF F ACILITIES E. A PPLICABLE F OREST S ERVICE P OLICY 1. National Management Policies and Direction 20 2. 2002 Revised WRNF LRMP 2009 Master Development Plan 21 3. Scenery Management and the Built Environment Image Guide a. 22 Scenery Management System Scenic Integrity Objectives 2009 Master Development Plan 23 b. Built Environment Image Guide 4. Accessibility to Public Lands 24 5. Vegetation Management Plan 2009 Master Development Plan 25 26 . 2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHAPTER 3: SITE INVENTORY 3. SITE INVENTORY A. P HYSICAL R ESOURCES 1. Topography 2. Climate 3. Slope Gradients 2009 Master Development Plan 27 4. Aspect 28 5. Elevation B. P RELIMINARY E NVIRONMENTAL R ECONNAISSANCE 1. Botany 2. Wildlife 3. Hydrology 2009 Master Development Plan 29 4. Wetlands 5. Archaeology 30 . 2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHAPTER 4: EXISTING FACILITIES INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS 4. EXISTING FACILITIES INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS A. C OMFORTABLE C ARRYING C APACITY (CCC) 2009 Master Development Plan 31 B. M OUNTAIN A CCESS P ORTALS 1. River Run 32 2. Mountain House 2009 Master Development Plan 33 C. L IFT N ETWORK Table 4-1: Keystone’s Lift Network Lift Number 1. Dercum Mountain 34 Lift Name Lift Type 2009 Master Development Plan 35 2. North Peak 3. The Outback D. 36 T ERRAIN N ETWORK Table 4-2: Terrain Distribution by Ability Level – Existing Conditions Skier/Rider Ability Level Trail Area Keystone Skier/Rider Distributiona Skier/Rider Market (acres) (%) (%) Percent of Skiers/Riders Chart 4-1: Terrain Distribution by Ability Level – Existing Conditions Skier/Rider Ability Level 2009 Master Development Plan 37 1. Dercum Mountain 38 Teaching Terrain 2009 Master Development Plan 39 2. North Peak 3. The Outback 40 4. Glades, Hike-To and Snowcat Served Terrain a. Bergman and Erickson Bowls 2009 Master Development Plan 41 b. 42 Independence Bowl c. North Bowl and South Bowl 5. Out-of-Bounds Terrain 6. Terrain Parks 2009 Master Development Plan 43 7. Race Areas E. 44 C IRCULATION AND D ENSITY A NALYSIS F. N IGHT S KIING AND R IDING 2009 Master Development Plan 45 G. A DDITIONAL W INTER A CTIVITIES 1. Adventure Point 2. Keystone Nordic Center 3. Ice Skating 46 H. S NOWMAKING 1. Snowmaking System and Coverage 2009 Master Development Plan 47 48 Table 4-3: Snowmaking Operational Statistics Season Operation Water Consumption (hours) (gallons) Acre-Feet Produced 2. Section 7 Consultation for Water Depletions I. G UEST S ERVICES S PACE AND F OOD S ERVICE S EATING 1. Guest Services 2009 Master Development Plan 49 50 2009 Master Development Plan 51 Table 4-4: Industry Average Space Use – Existing Conditions: Resort Total Service Function 52 Existing Total Recommended Range Low High Chart 4-2: Total Space Use And Recommendations – Existing Conditions Service Function Square Feet 2009 Master Development Plan 53 a. Base Area Portals River Run Table 4-5: Industry Average Space Use – Existing Conditions: River Run Service Function 54 Existing Total Recommended Range Low High Mountain House Table 4-6: Industry Average Space Use – Existing Conditions: Mountain House Service Function 2009 Master Development Plan Existing Total Recommended Range Low High 55 b. On-Mountain Facilities Summit House 56 Table 4-7: Industry Average Space Use – Existing Conditions: On-Mountain – Summit House Service Function Existing Total Recommended Range Low High La Bonte’s Cabin 2009 Master Development Plan 57 Table 4-8: Industry Average Space Use – Existing Conditions: On-Mountain – La Bonte’s Cabin Service Function The Outpost Lodge 58 Existing Total Recommended Range Low High Table 4-9: Industry Average Space Use – Existing Conditions: On-Mountain – The Outpost Lodge Service Function Existing Total Recommended Range Low High 2. Food Service Seating 2009 Master Development Plan 59 Table 4-10: Recommended Restaurant Seating BASE AREA River Run 60 Mountain House ON-MOUNTAIN Summit House La Bonte’s Cabin Outpost Lodge Total Resort J. I NVENTORY OF A CCOMMODATIONS Table 4-11: Accommodation Inventory Public Units 2009 Master Development Plan Beds Private Units Beds Employee Units Beds Total Units Beds 61 Table 4-12: Location of Beds in respect to Out-of-Base Lifts Beds 1. Skiers from Beds 62 Table 4-13: Peak Period Occupancy and Skier Participation Assumptions Type of Unit Unit Occupancy Rate Bed Occupancy Rate Skier Participation Rate Bed Yield Skier Yield Table 4-14: Skiers Generated from Resort Area Accommodations During Peak Occupancies Public Beds 2009 Master Development Plan Skiers Private Beds Skiers Employee Beds Skiers Total Beds Skiers 63 Table 4-15: Guests From Beds Guests from Beds K. P ARKING C APACITY Table 4-16: Parking Inventory Lot # 64 Name Parking Spaces Average Vehicle Occupancy Parking Capacity (People) 1. Skiers from Mass Transit 2009 Master Development Plan 65 Table 4-17: Skiers and Riders by Mass Transit 2006/07 Date 66 Day of the Week Visitation Skiers by Mass Transit River Run Base Mountain House Base Total L. B ALANCE OF F ACILITIES GUESTS Chart 4-3: Resort Balance – Existing Conditions CAPACITIES M. O PERATIONS & I NFRASTRUCTURE 1. Ski Patrol/First Aid 2009 Master Development Plan 67 2. Maintenance Facilities 3. Utilities a. 68 Fuel Storage b. Power 2009 Master Development Plan 69 c. Sewer & Water Summit House The Outpost La Bonte’s Cabin 70 N. S UMMER R ECREATIONAL A CTIVITIES 1. Scenic Chairlift Rides 2. Mountain Biking 2009 Master Development Plan 71 a. Beginner and Intermediate Trails (Green and Blue) b. Intermediate Trails (Blue) 72 c. Most Difficult Trails (Black) d. Expert Trails (Double-Black) e. Drop Zone (Double Black) 3. Road Biking/Touring 4. Weddings 2009 Master Development Plan 73 74 CK BA DIAMO ND KAT Ski Yurt OST OUTP MOZA RT T H E W I N D O W S RU BY EXP RES S MINESHAFT INDEPENDENCE BOWL Dercum Mountain E AV O R SC OU END T RA NG ER DOLA GON 2009 MDP c c Adventure Point SC HO OLM AR Dercum Mountain Existing Conditions M BACH Figure 4.1 ELO R SPRING DIPPER F LY I N G D U T C H M A N Summit House SC HO OL M A RM JAC WILD K FA C E IRI FR SH EN M AR F R E D A’ S SCHOOLM ON SPO TER SCHOOLMAS ODOO XPRES ZUMA E HMAN S HO TC MONTE DU A-51 S I LV E R G SPRING WAY AST PA YM OSS CU T CR D RM S SS MA Y’ EJA OL O SA GA D KE JA R DL DY S AW CK VI L FE WHIP TE S WA N N T GIR L SA MODES I YB GO D E R PE F LY I N R DIP ER AN N M MA CH JACKWHACKE A -5 1 Terrain Te rrain Park SCH VIL DE O G AR ER M SCHOOLM WO ER INE E E Existing Mtn Roads Hiking Routes SUP Boundary Existing KAT Ski Area c River Run Base Area COV DIS c c Existing Lifts North Y ERY A’ S WA H NT TR IN AS LO W D PERU EXPR ESS ’S GE AR RC M DE U ER L A S T H O OT ID ND M RUN RIVER B A L L H O OT R RIVER RUN GONDOLA L BEA SUMMIT EXPRESS RI LA AI LOW OU BEGER SS BT OD BO H AY MI Mtn House Base Area 0 c Prepared By: 750 1500’ River Run Portal N SA Average Staging Requirements 8,477 Skiers (70% of 12,110 Resort CCC) SW RI U 8,457 Skiers DY KE WHIPS SA O M IS N A S D DL EJA 2009 MDP TE FE SPRING DIP J A C K FA C E JACK SUMMIT EXPRESS - 2,600 PPH / 2,120 CCC WHA CKER Round Trip Skiers SPRING 3,430 Skiers to RIVER RUN and SUMMIT DOLA DIPPER GON POST OUT CR OSS CU T ER AR OD INE T EN -1 SY S I LV E R HO rs PERU EXP OL 280 CCC Round Trip Skiers 280 Skiers at DISCOVERY ODOO SCHOOLMAS MA RESS - 2,8 Discovery Learning Center IRI ILD SH MA N ARM Round Trip Skiers 440 Skiers at SUMMIT LEARNING CENTER SPO YM AST ER ON RM 00 PPH RM L A S T H O OT Round Trip Skiers 2,080 Skiers to MONTEZUMA AN A ER O 2,769 Skie PA ’S SCH s ier Sk Round Trip Skiers 490 Skiers to ARGENTINE GA S B A L L H OOT G AR H PP W M CH RU BY EXP RES S T GIR SCHOOLM Average Staging Requirements 3,633 Skiers (30% of 12,110 Resort CCC) 0 ,09 440 CCC EN MODES H BOB AS CC M WO FR 0C 9 /4 0 CCC / 2,08 LM IL TA D H AY kiers 1,151 S L T ’S LOW PPH - 2,800 Summit Learning Center M M R XPRESS ZUMA E MONTE D U BEA RC IR DE E YB Y RE G D M OO JA A’ S WA Mountain House Portal F LY I N H OL ND IN 94 Skiers to MONTEZUMA C UT HO LA BEGER S RA C O NG U T ER AN SCH ID Figure 4.2 SC M Portal Staging Capacity Existing Conditions 3,670 Skiers to NORTH PEAK and OUTBACK F LY I N G D U T C H M A N CK RUN RIVER 20 Skiers on SunKid Carpet 4 R AW RIVER RUN GONDOLA - 2,400 PPH / 1,310 CCC 58 PE TER 1,069 Skiers SCHOOLM to MONTEZUMA AR F R E D A’ S / 1,360 CCC M WAY Round Trip Skiers 1,360 Skiers to PERU 0 CCC 34 A-51 - 1,090 PPH / Round Trip Skiers 340 Skiers to A-51 North 0 Prepared By: Average Staging Requirement Round Trip Skiers 500 1000’ 2009 MDP S O U T H B O W L THE WI LLO WS North Peak and The Outback Existing Conditions PORCUPINE BIG HO RN Figure 4.3 ELK RU N N O R T H B O W L OUTBAC K EXPR O H BO , ESS B! TI O N FL AT S The Outback PA WA YB AC K ANTICI AN TI W AY ION The Outpost Lodge C AT D A N C E R E R I C K S O N B O W L GERONIM North Peak ST AR FI LAS RE BL AC K H AWK AM AM T AL BU SAN W D O SH PO Backcountry Access Point O TIAG ER OE XPR E CA P B U B E R G M A N B O W L PR O SP EC TO North A OZ RT 0 BA CK M ND KAT Ski Yurt SUP Boundary MINESHAFT MOZA DOLA GON T H E W I N D O W S RT OST OUTP Existing KAT Ski Area La Bonte’s Cabin ET DIAMO Hiking Routes Existing Mtn Roads SS R IND E P E ND E NCE B OW L Existing Lifts LL RU BY EXP RES S AT SPILL CI P Prepared By: 600 1500’ THE WI LLO WS S O U T H B OW L PORCUPINE HO BIG 2009 MDP RN ELK RU N N O RTH B OW L O H BO , B! CB 3 TI O N FL AT S The Outback ANTICI PA AN Existing Snowmaking Coverage TI CI AT Figure 4.4 W AY ION E R I C K S O N B OW L SPILL P C AT D A N C E R North Peak GERONIM ST AR FI LAS RE BL AC O AM AM T AL K H AWK W SH PO BU D O ER CA P U B PR O SP EC TO LL ET CB 2 R RT DIAMO ND BA CK M OZ A BERGMAN B OW L MINESHAFT I N D E P E N D E N C E B OW L Dercum Mountain E AV O R SC OU END T MOZA RT T HE WI N D OWS SC HO OLM AR BACH ELO R SPRING DIPPER F LY I N G D U T C H M A N M SC HO OL M A RM JAC WILD K FA C E IRI FR SH EN M WAY AR SCHOOLM YM PA ON SPO S I LV E R G DU TC SPRING HMAN ODOO SCHOOLMAS TER FR E D A’ S AST T OSS CU CR HO North RM S IR SS MA Y’ YB DL JA OL 0 O SA GA D KE EJA D CK VI L DY S AW FE WHIP TE S WA N N L SA T GIR GO D E R PE F LY I N R DIP ER AN N M MA CH JACKWHACKE CB 1 MODES SCH R TR E E Existing Snowmaking Infrastructure to be Upgraded 100 Acres ’ S WA Y SCHOOLM VIL AR DE ER O H WO BEA A IN AS G D ER ’S LO W RC M DE U ER LA S T HOOT B A L L H O OT OD ID L ND M RUN RIVER RI LA AI LOW OU BEGER SS Existing Snowmaking 560 Acres BT H AY BO M MI Prepared By: 1400 2800’ THE WI LLO WS S O U T H B O W L PORCUPINE BIG N O R T H B O W L HO 2009 MDP RN ELK RU N O H , BO TI O N FL AT S B! ANTICI PA AN EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE TI CI AT W AY ION Figure 4.5 SPILL P C AT D A N C E R E R I C K S O N B O W L GERONIM ST AR FI LAS BL AC Labonte’s Water is Supplied by 2 Wells and 1-5,000 Gallon Storage Tank K H AWK AM A T AL BU W D MO SH PO The Outpost Lodge Water is Supplied by 2 Wells and 1-100,000 Gallon Storage Tank RE O ER CA P U B B E R G M A N B O W L O SP EC TO LL ET R RT D BA CK M OZ A PR DIAM ON THE WINDOWS IND EPENDENCE BOWL OU T MOZA RT MINESHAFT BACH ELO R F LY I N G D U T C H M A N SPRING DIPPER SC Summit House Water is Supplied by 2 Wells and 2-25,000 Gallon Storage Tanks E AV O R SC END Waste Water Facility with Sewage Lagoon HO OL M A RM JAC WILD K FA C E IRI FR SH EN M DU TC HO ODOO SCHOOLMAS TER HMAN IL ’S RM GO D EV SY DL MA G R 0 O SA OL D KE JA North AS D CK T GIR L DY S AW FE WHIP TE S WA N N EJA WAY AR SCHOOLM YM PA ON SPO S I LV E R G SPRING FR ED A’ S AST T OSS CU CR R PE F LY I N R DIP ER AN N M MA CH JACKWHACKE SA MODES I YB SCH R TR E E SUP Boundary SCHOOLM VIL AR DE ER O H WO BEA Existing Lifts A’ S WA IN Y AS G D ER ’S H AY RC M DE U ER LO W ND B A L L H O OT L L A S T HOOT AI OD BT LOW ID LA M RIVER RUN RI Existing Sewer OU Existing Power BEGER SS BO M MI Prepared By: 1400 2800’ . 2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHAPTER 5: PROPOSED UPGRADING PLAN 5. PROPOSED UPGRADING PLAN A. C OMFORTABLE C ARRYING C APACITY (CCC) B. M OUNTAIN A CCESS P ORTALS 2009 Master Development Plan 75 1. River Run 2. Mountain House 3. Ski Tip 76 C. L IFT N ETWORK 1. Dercum Mountain a. Ski Tip Lift b. A-51 Lift and User Education Centers 2009 Master Development Plan 77 c. Argentine Lift d. Ski School Learning Center at the River Run Gondola Mid-Terminal e. Ranger Teaching Carpet f. Schoolmarm Ski School Lift 78 2. North Peak a. Wayback Lift 3. The Outback a. Outback Express b. Outback Surface Lift 4. Erickson/Bergman/Independence Bowls a. Windows Lift 2009 Master Development Plan 79 b. Bergman Bowl Express c. Independence Bowl Lift 80 D. T ERRAIN N ETWORK Table 5-1: Terrain Distribution by Ability Level – Upgrading Plan Skier/Rider Ability Level 2009 Master Development Plan Trail Area Keystone Skier/Rider Distributiona Skier/Rider Market (acres) (%) (%) 81 Percent of Skiers/Riders Chart 5-1: Terrain Distribution by Ability Level – Upgrading Plan Skier/Rider Ability Level 82 1. Dercum Mountain a. New Trail Bypasses on Dercum Mountain Jackface/Burro Alley Bypass (Map Ref. 1-18) Beger Bypass (Map Ref. 1-24) Schoolmarm Bypass (Map Ref. 3-11 and 3-12) b. New Connector Trails on Dercum Mountain Ski Tip Connector Trail (Map Ref. 1-21) Silver Spoon/Paymaster Connector (Map Ref. 3-7) “Jimmy Connector” (Map Ref. 4-9) 2009 Master Development Plan 83 Diamond Back to Mineshaft Connector (Map Ref. 9-4) c. New Trails on Dercum Mountain Wild Irishman/Paymaster Area (Map Ref. 3-14, 3-15, and 3-16) Schoolmarm/Ballhooter (Map Ref. 5-17 and 5-18) d. New Glades on Dercum Mountain Spring Dipper Glades (Map Ref. G-11) The Windows Glades e. 84 Trail Revegetation on Dercum Mountain f. Miscellaneous Trail Connections on Dercum Mountain g. Trail Improvements on Dercum Mountain 2009 Master Development Plan 85 h. New Teaching Terrain on Dercum Mountain Mountain House Ski School Learning Center at the River Run Gondola Mid-Station 86 Dercum Mountain Summit 2. North Peak a. New Connector Trails on North Peak Powder Cap/Bullet Connector Trail (Map Ref. 11-10) Geronimo/Cat Dancer Bypass (Map Ref. 11-11) b. Trail Improvements on North Peak 2009 Master Development Plan 87 3. The Outback a. New Outback Express Terrain b. New Outback Surface Lift Terrain North Bowl South Bowl c. 88 Trail Improvements at the Outback 4. Bergman/Erickson/Independence Bowls 5. Hike-To and Snowcat Served Terrain 2009 Master Development Plan 89 E. O UT - OF -B OUNDS T ERRAIN F. T ERRAIN P ARKS G. R ACE A REAS H. U PGRADED C IRCULATION & D ENSITY D ISCUSSION 90 I. N IGHT S KIING A ND R IDING J. A DDITIONAL W INTER A CTIVITIES 1. Adventure Point 2009 Master Development Plan 91 2. Keystone Nordic Center 3. Ice Skating K. S NOWMAKING 1. Coverage Table 5-2: 2009 MDP Snowmaking Coverage Breakdown Approximate Acreage 92 Table 5-3: New Snowmaking Coverage on Dercum Mountain and North Peak 2. Snowmaking Water Storage and Supply 2009 Master Development Plan 93 L. U PGRADED G UEST S ERVICES S PACE AND F OOD S ERVICE S EATING 1. Guest Services 94 Table 5-4: Industry Average Space Use– Upgrading Plan: Resort Total Service Function Existing (retained) 2009 Master Development Plan Proposed Total Space Recommended Range Low High 95 Chart 5-2: Total Space Use And Recommendations – Upgrading Plan Service Function Square Feet 96 a. Base Area Portals Redeveloped River Run Portal 2009 Master Development Plan 97 Table 5-5: Industry Average Space Use – Upgrading Plan: River Run Service Function Existing Redeveloped Mountain House Portal 98 Proposed Total Space Recommended Range Low High Table 5-6: Industry Average Space Use – Upgrading Plan: Mountain House Service Function 2009 Master Development Plan Total Proposed Space Recommended Range Low High 99 New Ski Tip Portal Table 5-7: Industry Average Space Use – Upgrading Plan: Ski Tip Portal Service Function b. On-Mountain Facilities New Summit House Facility 100 Recommended Range Low High Table 5-8: Industry Average Space Use – Upgrading Plan: On-Mountain – Summit House Service Function Recommended Range Low High La Bonte’s Cabin 2009 Master Development Plan 101 Table 5-9: Industry Average Space Use – Upgrading Plan: On-Mountain – La Bonte’s Cabin Service Function Enlarged Outpost Lodge 102 Existing Recommended Range Low High Table 5-10: Industry Average Space Use – Upgrading Plan: On-Mountain – The Outpost Lodge Service Function Existing Proposed Total Space Recommended Range Low High New Outback Deck 2009 Master Development Plan 103 Table 5-11: Industry Average Space Use – Upgrading Plan: On-Mountain – Outback Deck Service Function 2. Food Service Seating 104 Proposed Recommended Range Low High Table 5-12: Recommended Restaurant Seats Base Areas River Run 2009 Master Development Plan Mountain House On-Mountain Facilities Summit House La Bonte’s Outpost Outback Deck RESORT TOTAL 105 M. I NVENTORY OF A CCOMMODATIONS 1. Skiers from Beds Table 5-13: Proposed Guests From Beds Guests From Beds N. 106 P ARKING C APACITY Table 5-14: Future Conditions Parking Inventory Lot #/Status 2009 Master Development Plan Name Parking Spaces Average Vehicle Occupancy Parking Capacity 107 Table 5-15: Recommended Parking – Upgrading Plan Multiplier O. 108 B ALANCE OF F ACILITIES All Parking GUESTS Chart 5-3: Resort Balance – Upgrading Plan CAPACITIES P. O PERATIONS & I NFRASTRUCTURE 1. Ski Patrol/First Aid 2009 Master Development Plan 109 2. Maintenance Facilities a. Maintenance Shop Relocation b. CB 2 Maintenance Shop Upgrade 3. Utilities a. 110 Fuel Storage b. Power c. Sewer & Water Q. S UMMER R ECREATIONAL A CTIVITIES 1. Mountain Biking Trails 2009 Master Development Plan 111 112 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 THE WI Facilities Improvements WS 1 LLO S O U T H B O W L River Run guest service facility reconfiguration in conjunction with gondola replacement PORCUPINE OUTB ACK SU RFACE LI BIG FT Summit House relocation with new construction 7 On mountain tracked vehicle maintenance shop 8 Permanent Facility for tubing and summer operations - Add 2-4 tubing lanes Increase water storage tank capacity 9 Upgrade CB-2 Maintenance Shop adjacent to the Ruby bottom terminal 10 Outpost restaurant seating capacity increase and kitchen upgrades ESS CA 12 PACITY S 6 ACK EXPR AT A-51 Decks with terrain park information and safety signage E OUTB B! FL 5 UPGRAD BO N Ski School Learning Center; 2 carpets, yurt with deck and pit toilets ELK RU N 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2009 MDP SU PB OU ND AR Y O 4 RN TI Ski Tip Portal development HO 2 , 3 ANTICI PA TAC H N O R T H B O W L H Mountain House redevelopment O 2 EW AY B AC K TO DE Proposed Projects Overview AD CI SPILL AT AY GERONIM ST AR FI LAS BL AC K H AWK SAN W SH PO BU TIAG D MO QUAD RE O AM BERGMAN DET ACH A T AL ER 12 Outback deck with restroom facilities and public BBQ area W ION Ski Patrol / Lift Ops Building UP TI C AT D A N C E R 10 E R I C K S O N B O W L 11 11 Figure 5.1 GR AN P OE XP RES CA P U B PR O SP EC TO LL 9 R RT INDEPENDENCE BOWL BA D DIAM ON THE WINDOWS OST OUTP 900 acres MINESHAFT IP GR DIXE SF OW ND WI 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Existing KAT Ski Area to Remain Relocated Backcountry Access Point Pr oposed KAT Ski Area 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 RT RIP ED-G 227 acres MOZA E FIX CK ENC ND M EPE OZ A IND Existing KAT Ski Area S ET RU BY EXP RES S B E R G M A N B O W L DOLA GON ER Tr ail Gr ading Pr ojects 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 215 a c r e s 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Tr ail Glading Pr ojects NG 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Proposed KAT Ski Area TEACHI NG FIXE D-GRI P SC 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ELO R 2 2 2 2 c BACH 2 2 2 2 RA T OU SC 6 F LY I N G D U T C H M A N HO OL M SH EN M AR FR ED A’ S RM MA OL O (700 cars) VIL DE O G DIS c c COVE RY Y 2 Proposed Powerline Parking Lot ER Snowcat Access to Keystone Gulch Road 3 1 Prepared By: LO W AR PERU EXP RESS SCHOOLM L A S T HOOT ER GO D EV SY IL ’S HO ODOO SCHOOLMAS TER E E A’ S WA H 0 R WO TR IN AS OD D DE RC ’S LOW ID M RIVER M R RIVER RUN GONDOLA U L North SCH E B A L L H O OT E TIN EN RG DA VE MO RE ND BEA SUMMIT EXPRESS RUN RI P LIFT AI H AY BEGER OU Trail Reveg LA BT M BO SS Proposed Mtn Road ON SPO S I LV E R SA D DL G EJA D CK L KE MI AS SPRING S CH QUAD ARGENTINE DETA PRES UMA EX HMAN Y 5 UPGRADE A-51 FIXED-GRIP TC MONTEZ DU DY S AW FE WHIP TE S WA N N T GIR R BI 4 Mtn Road Improvements SCHOOLM YM PA G SA MODES JA WAY AST T OSS CU CR R PE DIP ER AN N M MA CH F LY I N Trail Widening 5 IRI FR Proposed Trail R Hiking Routes Relocated KAT Ski Yurt JACKWHACKE Lift Upgrade RM WILD K FA C E Proposed Lifts Previously Approved Lifts A JAC Removed Lifts SUP BOUNDARY Existing Lifts SKI TI 2 2 2 2 SPRING DIPPER 2 2 2 2 E AV O R 7 c 8 2 2 2 2 Proposed Teaching Carpet Conveyor END 55.7 acres c 1400 2800’ 2,09 Ski Tip Portal 6 Sk iers FT - 2 ,000 PPH /0C CC River Run Portal S Average Staging Requirements 9,188 Skiers (57% of 16,120 Resort CCC) 600 Skiers to RIVER RUN MID TERMINAL SW N DY RI U SA S D DL EJA M ID JACK LA ND N T GO TPOS OU IR U D AS TA ’S IL M S RA C O NG U T ER H M AN PPH - 2,800 0 CCC iers k 1,496 S Summit Learning Center / 2,08 FR 830 CCC C EN W HM Round Trip Skiers 2,080 Skiers to MONTEZUMA AN IRI ILD SH MA N T GIR SCHOOLM MODES H ER BOB XPRESS ZUMA E MONTE G D C UT Portal Staging Capacity Proposed Conditions Figure 5.2 4,944 Skiers to NORTH PEAK, OUTBACK and BERGMAN F LY I N G D U T C H M A N 50 Skiers at Learning Center BEGER YB Y T DOLA DIPPER SS JA A’ S WA BEA CKER SUMMIT EXPRESS - 2,600 PPH / 2,120 CCC CK D LOW WHA Round Trip Skiers SPRING 3,430 Skiers to RIVER RUN and SUMMIT O / C1,310 CCC UT RIVER RUN GONDOLA - 2,400C RPPH RC R R J A C K FA C E IN DE E PE AW F LY I N RE DIP ARM RUN RIVER SPRING 1,496 Skiers to MONTEZUMA 600 Skiers 9,188 Skiers 2009 MDP E FE KE WHIPS O M IS A T AN LM IP LI OO SKI T RU BY EXP RES S Round Trip Skiers 830 Skiers at SUMMIT LEARNING CENTER SCH Average Staging Requirements 2,096 Skiers (13% of 16,120 Resort CCC) 1,136 Skiers to NORTH PEAK, OUTBACK and BERGMAN L AR S I LV E R O 2,150 Skie rs L A S T H O OT PERU EXP 280 CCC Round Trip Skiers 280 Skiers at DISCOVERY SPO ODOO YM AST ER Round Trip Skiers 1,270 Skiers to ARGENTINE ON L OL SCHOOLMAS MA RESS - 2,8 Discovery Learning Center PA S HO ER ,40 Y’ SCH kie 6S SS M AR M O rs 2 GA ARGENTINE 1,800 PPH 1,270 CCC O OD B A L L H OOT Average Staging Requirements 4,836 Skiers (30% of 16,120 Resort CCC) M WO TER H H AY C Mountain House Portal SCHOOLM RM 00 PPH F R E D A’ S / 1,360 CCC S AR M WAY Round Trip Skiers 1,360 Skiers to PERU A-51 - 1,800 PPH / 790 CCC North Round Trip Skiers 790 Skiers to A-51 0 Prepared By: Average Staging Requirement Round Trip Skiers 500 1000’ ER 15-1 RA T NG Proposed Teaching Carpet Conveyor 6 8 c TEACH ING FIX ED-GR IP 3-11 BACH ELO 2009 MDP R SPRING DIPPER 3-13 SC 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2G-112 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Groomable 2 2 Glades 2 2 1-18 2 2 F LY I N G D U T C H M A N 2 E AV O R SC OU END 7 c HO WILD K FA C E Lift Upgrade Trail Widening Proposed Trail Trail Reveg Existing Mtn Roads SUP Boundary M F R E DA’ S AR RM O OL MA G VIL DE O G ER Snowcat Access to Keystone Gulch Road ERY c COV c 3 DIS E LO W AR PERU EXP RESS M SCHOOLM WO ER GO D E VI SY L ’S HO ODOO SCHOOLMAS TER S I LV E R SPO ON SCHOOLM YM PA A’ S WA IN Y A OD D LOW ’S DE RC M ER H AY BEGER ID M RIVER AS D CK EJA DL D SA RUN Previously Approved Lifts U E Proposed Lifts LA TR Removed Lifts RIVER RUN GONDOLA 2 2 2 2 R Existing Lifts 2 2 2 2 SUMMIT EXPRESS Tr ail Glading Pr ojects 2 2 2 2 T 2 2 2 2 IP LIF 2 2 2 2 SKI T 2 2 2 2 5-17 INE 2 2 2 2 SH NT 2 2 2 2 5-18 ND E RG 2 2 2 2 B A L L H OOT L DA 2 2 2 2 AI VE MO 2 2 2 2 BT SCH RE 2 2 2 2 BO BEA 2 2 2 2 1-24 WAY AST T OSS CU CR R PE DIP SPRING MI RI 2 2 2 2 IR 4 1-23 OU 2 2 2 2 YB 5 UPGRADE A-51 FIXED-GRIP JA SS 2 2 2 2 T GIR L KE 1-22 S AW DY 8 Permanent Facility for tubing and summer operations - Add 2-4 tubing lanes Increase water storage tank capacity TACH QUAD ARGENTINE DE S FE WHIP TE S WA N N On mountain tracked vehicle maintenance shop 2 2 2 2 XPRES ZUMA E SA 7 MODES Tr ail Gr ading Pr ojects 2 2 2 2 ER AN N M MA CH Summit House relocation with new construction 1-21 Figure 5.3 SH EN 6 HMAN A-51 Decks with terrain park information and safety signage TC 5 1-20 MONTE Ski School Learning Center; 2 carpets, yurt with deck and pit toilets 3-7 DU 4 G Ski Tip Portal development F LY I N 3 R Mountain House redevelopment Dercum Mountain - Frontside Proposed Projects 5 IRI FR JACKWHACKE 2 RM 3-12 3-14 JAC River Run guest service facility reconfiguration in conjunction with gondola replacement A L A S T H O OT SUP BOUNDARY 1 M 3-16 3-15 Facilities Improvements Proposed Tunnel to Separate A-51 Terrain Park Traffic from Schoolmarm Traffic OL 1-19 North c 2 0 1 Prepared By: Proposed Powerline Parking Lot (700 cars) 600 1200’ OUTBAC OUTBAC K EXPR ESS K EXPR ESS 2009 MDP Bergman, Independence, and Erickson Bowls Terrain Analysis Figure 5.4 E R I C K S O N B O W L E R I C K S O N B O W L OST OUTP DOLA GON B E R G M A N B O W L B E R G M A N B O W L INDE P E NDE N CE B OWL I N D EPEN D EN C E B OWL North 0 Slope Aspect Analysis 70% S and SW SE Slope Gradient Analysis Above 45-70% E W 25-45% NE NW N 8-25% 0-8% Ex pe rt Mo st O nl y Di ffi cu lt eD iffic ult Easier Mor Unsuitable for Sliding Prepared By: 750 1500’ DE OUT BO BACK E XPRESS , B! CAPACIT 12 Y Facilities Improvements 6 Summit House relocation with new construction 7 On mountain tracked vehicle maintenance shop 8 Permanent Facility for tubing and summer operations - Add 2-4 tubing lanes Increase water storage tank capacity 9 Upgrade CB-2 Maintenance Shop adjacent to the Ruby bottom terminal 10 Outpost restaurant seating capacity increase and kitchen upgrades 11 Ski Patrol / Lift Ops Building 12 Outback deck with restroom facilities and public BBQ area O N FL AT S 13-14 TI P ANTICI A AT AY 2 2 2 2 GERONIM 16-7 O AR AC K H AWK W SH ER OE XPR ES CA P SP EC TO U B O 11-10 LL 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Tr ail Glading Pr ojects 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Proposed Lifts Previously Approved Lifts Lift Upgrade Hiking Routes Proposed Trail Trail Widening Existing Mtn Roads SUP Boundary Dercum Mountain - Southside, North Peak, and Upper Bowls Proposed Projects Figure 5.5 9 R 16-3 IND A RT OZ EPE ENC 16-1 CK ND M 16-11 BA D DIAM ON THE WINDOWS 9-4 RT MINESHAFT IP GR DIXE SF OW ND WI 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Tree 2 2 Thinning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2Tree 2 2 2 2 2 Thinning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 15-1 2 2 North OST OUTP MOZA IP -GR XED E FI 17-7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Tree 2 2 2 2 2 Thinning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 S ET 17-5 17-6 TIAG D PR 16-12 16-2 BL SAN 16-9 16-4 B E R G M A N B O W L 17-2 RE PO BU 16-13 17-1 FI AM 16-5 O TACH QUAD 16-6 AM T AL BERGMAN DE 11 0 GON 4-9 DOLA 8 6 RA E AV O R 7 c SC OU T NG ER Prepared By: END Proposed KAT Ski Area 2 2 2 2 RU BY EXP RES S 16-14 ST LAS 16-10 Existing KAT Ski Area to Remain 2 2 2 2 16-15 16-8 IN DE P E N DE N CE B OW L 2 2 2 2 11-11 10 17-4 2 2 2 2 C AT D A N C E R 16-16 17-3 Tr ail Gr ading Pr ojects W ION SPILL CI UP TI GR AN P E R I C K S O N B O W L 2009 MDP AD EW AY B AC K TO DE TAC H NB-6 13-13 UPGRA H NB-5 2 2 2 2 2Tree 2 2 2 2 Thinning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 NB-3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Tree 2 2 Thinning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 NB-4 c TEACH ING FIX ED-GR IP Proposed Teaching Carpet Conveyor 600 1200’ 2009 MDP 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Groomable 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Glades 2 2 SB-6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 THE OUTBACK Proposed Projects Figure 5.6 THE SB-7 WI LLO WS S O U T H B O W L SB-5 Outback deck with restroom facilities and public BBQ area B! CAPACIT 12 Y FL AT S 13-14 ANTICI PA TAC H 2 2 2 2 Previously Approved Lifts Lift Upgrade Hiking Routes AN Proposed Lifts AC K TO DE 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 T22r a22i l22 G22l a22d22i n22g 22P r22o22j e22c t22s 22 XPRESS TI Proposed Mtn Road 16-16 AY Mtn Road Improvements 0 Prepared By: W SUP Boundary ION Existing Mtn Roads AT Trail Widening SPILL CI P Proposed Trail North EW AY B 2 2 2 2 BO BACK E AD 2 2 2 2 DE OUT GR 2 2 2 2 UPGRA UP 12 ELK RU N , Facilities Improvements 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 NB-3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Tree 2 2 2 2 2 Thinning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Tree2 2 2 Thinning 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 13-13 RN H NB-6 LIFT HO O NB-5 BIG N NB-4 RFACE O ACK S U TI OUTB N O R T H B O W L PORCUPINE SB-4 C AT D A N C E R 11-11 500 1000’ THE WI LLO WS S O U T H B OW L PORCUPINE HO BIG 2009 MDP RN ELK RU N N O RTH B OW L O H BO , B! CB 3 TI O N FL AT S The Outback ANTICI PA AN Proposed Snowmaking Coverage TI CI AT Figure 5.7 W AY ION E R I C K S O N B OW L SPILL P C AT D A N C E R North Peak GERONIM ST AR FI LAS RE BL AC O AM AM T AL K H AWK W SH PO BU D O ER CA P U B PR O SP EC TO LL ET CB 2 R RT DIAMO ND BA CK M OZ A BERGMAN B OW L MINESHAFT I N D E P E N D E N C E B OW L Dercum Mountain E AV O R SC OU END T MOZA RT T HE WI N D OWS SC HO OLM AR BACH ELO R SPRING DIPPER F LY I N G D U T C H M A N M SC HO OL M A RM JAC WILD K FA C E IRI FR SH EN TC SPRING DU M WAY AR ODOO HO North L T GIR MA SS OL GA D 0 O SA GO D E RM IR S YB DL JA Y’ EJA D CK VI L SCH R TR E E ’ S WA Y SCHOOLM VIL AR DE ER O H WO BEA A IN AS G D ER ’S LO W RC M DE U ER LA S T HOOT B A L L H O OT OD ID L ND M RUN RIVER RI LA AI H AY OU BEGER SS BT M BO LOW KE Proposed Snowmaking 106 Acres SCHOOLMAS TER HMAN DY S AW FE WHIP TE S WA N N MODES MI Existing Snowmaking Infrastructure to be Upgraded 1 0 2 Acres after trail widening SCHOOLM YM PA ON SPO S I LV E R G SA After trail widening FR E D A’ S AST T OSS CU CR R PE F LY I N R DIP ER AN N M MA CH JACKWHACKE CB 1 Existing Snowmaking 600 Acres Prepared By: 1400 2800’ ER NG RA Waste Water Facility and Sewage Lagoon Would be Removed When Sewer Line is Constructed TEACH ING FIX ED-GR IP Summit House Water Storage Capacity will be Increased to 100,000 Gallons 2009 MDP Dercum Mountain - Frontside Proposed Infrastructure Figure 5.8 UPGRADE A-51 FIXED-GRIP XPRESS ZUMA E MONTE ERY COV RIVER RUN GONDOLA SUMMIT EXPRESS T IP LIF SKI T INE NT E RG DA VE MO RE PERU EXP RESS TACH QUAD ARGENTINE DE Proposed Snow Road for Cat Access to Keystone Gulch Road North DIS Existing Power Existing Sewer Proposed Power Proposed Sewer Mtn Road to be Upgraded Proposed Mtn Road 0 Prepared By: 600 1200’ DE OUT BACK E XPRESS CAPACIT Y TAC H UPGRA UP GR AD EW AY B AC K TO DE 2009 MDP Dercum Mountain - Southside, North Peak, and Upper Bowls Proposed Infrastructure Figure 5.9 SAN BERGMAN DE TIAG OE XPR ES S IP -GR XED E FI ENC ND EPE IND RU BY EXP RES S TACH QUAD OST OUTP IP GR DIXE SF OW ND WI North Existing Power Existing Sewer Proposed Power Proposed Sewer Mtn Road to be Upgraded Proposed Mtn Road DOLA GON 0 Prepared By: TEACH ING FIX ED-GR IP 600 1200’ 2009 MDP THE OUTBACK Proposed Infrastructure Figure 5.10 OUTB ACK S U RFACE LIFT DE OUT BACK E XPRESS CAPACIT Y AC K TO DE TAC H UPGRA AD EW AY B North 0 GR Existing Sewer Proposed Power Proposed Mtn Road Mtn Road to be Upgraded UP Existing Power Prepared By: 500 1000’ st We LLO op Lo WI ge Rid THE WS S O U T H B O W L PORCUPINE BIG N O R T H B O W L HO 2009 MDP RN ELK RU N O H , BO TI O N FL AT S B! Ke y PA sto ne Gu lch ad AN TI AT W AY ION Figure 5.11 West Ridge CI SPILL P MTN BIKE TRAIL LAYOUT AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES Ro Loop ANTICI C AT D A N C E R E R I C K S O N B O W L GERONIM ST AR FI LAS RE BL AC O AM A T AL K H AWK W D MO SH PO BU ER CA P U B B E R G M A N B O W L O SP EC TO LL ET R RT D BA CK M OZ A PR DIAM ON THE WINDOWS -7 MINESHAFT 11 ‘11-7’ is a Hiking Only Trail with Interpretive Signage oad OU SC wR E AV O R Stra END c F LY I N G D U T C H M A N Adventure Point - Summer Activity Center - Guided Nature Hikes on 11-7 trail -Viewing Deck - BBQ Grille Jack T MOZA RT IND EPENDENCE BOWL oy Up ELO R R Cow b BACH SPRING DI Milky Way ts ou l Sc SC Gir HO OL M Suz’s CrA R M uise 3-P Roa d ast Mos M TER SCHOOLMAS ODOO HO OL R Sleepy Hollow E A’S W I NEasy AStr Y eet TR E ASX Skills Park Skelter VIL Prepared By: DE AR Helter O SCHOOLM G ER Bluegrass ER H LO W AS L A S T HOOT D OD ’S DE RC M LOW ID M RIVER U BEA River Run Trail ER Wild Thing ND WO RUN RI LA B A L L H O OT M OU BEGER SS BO BoyB TScouts AI L Even Flow 0 SCH H AY MI O SA Celtic Way Cadillac Road East Forest Proposed MTB Trail Multi Use Trail with Two-way Traffic MA J Ride On A GO D E G R RM AS VI SY L ’S T GIR D CK EJA DL I YB D KE Hiking Trail il Tra y’s nn Gra Jack Straw Road Timbers Trail Bike Keystone Keystone Bike Path North Road DY S AW FE d Jaybir L MODES WHIP TE S WA N N Freeride Bike Terrain FR ED A’ S AR SCHOOLM YM PA ON SPO S I LV E R C HMAN SA Logger’s Way ide Paid-n-F ull y ne Mo WAY ER AST T ROSS CU -Full PaidR -n PE DIP ck Let it R Keystone Gulch SPRING TC Ro N AN DU nk MA M G Pu SH CH Most Difficult MTB Trail F LY I N More Difficult MTB Trail R Easiest MTB Trail ock JACKWHACKE MTB Trail on Service Road EN Jam R Jack Straw Road DROP ZONE quit o Co IRI FR TN T Eye of th WILD K FA C E Mo e Tige r JAC tor h ead TNT High Speed Dirt Path Decatur Practice Park 1400 2800’ . 2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHAPTER 6: GLOSSARY 6. GLOSSARY 2009 Master Development Plan 113 114 2009 Master Development Plan 115 116 2009 Master Development Plan 117 . 2009 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPENDIX A: ADDITIONAL TABLES Table 1: Lift Specifications – Existing Conditions Table 1: Lift Specifications – Existing Conditions Map Ref. Lift Name, Lift Type 2009 Master Development Plan Top Elevation Bottom Elevation Vertical Rise Plan Length Slope Length Average Grade Actual Design Capacity Rope Speed Carrier Spacing (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (%) (pers./hr.) (fpm) (ft.) A-1 Table 2: Lift Specifications – Upgrading Plan Table 2: Lift Specifications – Upgrading Plan Map Ref. Lift Name, Lift Type 2009 Master Development Plan Top Elevation Bottom Elevation Vertical Rise Plan Length Slope Length Average Grade Actual Design Capacity Rope Speed Carrier Spacing (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (%) (pers./hr.) (fpm) (ft.) A-2 Table 3: Terrain Specifications – Existing Conditions Table 3: Terrain Specifications – Existing Conditions Map Ref. Trail Area/Name 2009 Master Development Plan Top Elevation Bottom Elevation Vertical Rise Plan Length Slope Length Average Width Slope Area Average Grade Max Grade (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (acres) (%) (%) Ability Level A-3