Burke Blog

Meet the Staff!

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:55 -0500

Despite the recent chilly weather, summer is quickly approaching the NEK. With warm weather on the way, Burke is gearing up for the summer months with Norco Bicycles! Yesterday our brand new shipment of rental bikes landed at Burke Mountain and the bike build is scheduled to begin next week. For those of you looking to bring a group to Burke this summer for some of the best mountain biking in North America, we can now accommodate you and all of your guests! Get in touch with our Group Sales Associate for more information.

Join us on June 15^th for the Norco Bicycle Demo Center Grand Opening! Join the party on our Facebook page or check out our events page for more details.

Bicycles aren’t the only new things coming to Burke. With the addition of the Norco Bicycle Demo Center, we have made some additions to our summer staff. Join us in welcoming Benjamin Schott, our head bicycle mechanic, and Jeff Scarpino, the bike shop supervisor, to Burke this summer season!

Benjamin Schott: Lead Mechanic
Photo Credit Ernie Mills Photography
Birthday: July 2^nd
Where are you from? Gorham, NH
What is your favorite food? Grill Candy!
How long have you been biking? Always
What is your favorite trail to ridd? Side Winder
Most important piece of equipment when biking? My Legs
What are you listening to right now? NHPR
What brought you to Burke? I wanted to be a part of the mountain biking community.
Biking goal for the summer? To feel good about my first 100 miler race!
Favorite pastime…other than biking? Camping
Favorite Color? Blue

Jeff Scarpino: Norco Bicycle Demo Center Supervisor
Nickname: Scrappy
Birthday: November 29^th
Where are you from? Barkhamsted, CT
Favorite Food? Buffalo Wings
How long have you been biking? 10 years
Favorite trail to ride? Upper JBar to Jester
Most Important piece of equipment when biking? A Bike!
What are you listening to right now? Classic Rock
What brought you to Burke? At first it was Lyndon State College, but I’m starting to realize it was fate.
Biking goal for the summer? To progress Burke Mountain’s biking scene.
Favorite pastime…other than biking? Skiing DEEP powder.
Favorite Color? Blue

See you on the trails this summer!

2013/14 Season Passes on Sale Now

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:58:15 -0500

Before you head out to hit the golf course, beach or embark on other far away adventures, don't forget to order your 2013/14 season passes at the absolute best prices of the year. Our Spring Pass Sale ends May 13th, so don't delay.

Upgrade to the Judge Pass and ski & ride the Northeast Kingdom at Burke and Jay Peak Resort!

See pass products and pricing>

Order your season pass online> or call us at 802.626.7300.

Day 2-Norco Demo Training

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:52:37 -0500

Day 2 brought in some grease time and the crew got fully versed in fork operation, repair and maintenance-after some chalk talk on suspension theory, of course. We continued the day with brake design, operation, installation, fluid bleeds and maintenance.

We finished the day with a nice two hour session at Joyride Bike Park - rocking the ramps, pump lines, street course and watching unbelievably talented riders having a great time. We're stoked to be bringing Norco Bicycles to the Burke Bike Park and we'll be (im)patiently waiting for the first bikes to arrive so we can build, break in, and ride!

A huge thanks to the amazing crew at Norco - we'll see you on the other side of the border soon!

Be sure to follow our progress and join the conversation on our Facebook Page and Twitter!

-AJ Seibel
Rental & Repair Manager

On the Road with the Rental Team

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:52:37 -0500

The Burke Rental Shop team is on the road this week, off to the Norco Bike Headquarters in Toronto, Canada! We are so excited to be here for hands-on expert training with the Norco staff. This summer, Burke Mountain Resort and the Burke Bike Park are thrilled to offer our guests a full fleet of both downhill and XC mountian bikes with the opening of our new Norco Demo Center located at the Sherburne Base Lodge.

Day 1-
We got to check out our new fleet today!

Getting dialed in on assembly and bike tunes.

Stay tuned-tomorrow is suspension maintenance, assembly and repairs - followed by some test rides at the local indoor bikepark. More photos to come!

See you at the Bike Park this summer!

-AJ Seibel
Rental & Repair Manager

Congratulations Mikaela

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:44:11 -0500

Congratulations to Burke Mountain Academy Student Mikaela Shiffrin on her World Cup Slalom Championship! We wish you all the best!

Mikaela on David Letterman

Mikaela on the Today Show

CNN Article

Denver Post

Update from the GM

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:23:55 -0600

As we head into the tail end of the winter, it should be no secret that we are enjoying the best conditions of the season right now. It is hard to believe that most of the winter is already behind us, which is even more reason to make a trip to Burke this month and enjoy the great snow conditions and weather. It has been a very busy season so far with a lot of ups and downs, coupled with news and excitement about the future of Burke Mountain. I will save my year in review post until after we close in mid April, but would like to take the opportunity now to introduce two new faces you have probably read about in local press and Burke media, seen around the mountain, and hopefully have had a chance to meet.

The first is Alexandra MacClean. Alex is a lifelong Northeast Kingdom resident, lifelong fan and skier at Burke Mountain with an extremely impressive career. For the last two years, she has been Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs. She also ran his election campaigns for Governor-the first one in 2010, and again in 2012. Alex will lead the investor relations effort for Burke and several other projects planned in The Kingdom by the Q Burke Mountain Resort ownership group. Alex will also help with community relations and has already started organizing an envisioning session in Burke to help shape the future of the resort. Although we would like to have everyone participate in this process, to be productive we will need to limit the number of attendees. The envisioning session will take place Friday, April 5 from 5-7:30pm at the Mid Burke Lodge, so if you're interested in participating please reach out to Alex at amaclean@jaypeakresort.com, introduce yourself and tell her why you would be a good representative of the Burke community.

The second new face to Burke Mountain should need no introduction if you are a frequent visitor to this site. I am very pleased to be able to work with Mr. Ary Quiros as the resort gets set to evolve to the destination that we all know it can be. On behalf of all Burke staff, we are all glad to welcome Ary to Burke Mountain. His decision to join the Burke team shows the Quiros family's commitment to Burke and the surrounding Northeast Kingdom. Ary brings a wealth of experience from both his hotel and hospitality background and his military service to our country and all of the staff are looking forward to working with him. Although Ary has only been at Burke a short time, he has shown an attention to detail and desire to improve the guest experience that we have not had the ability or resources to focus on as much as we would have liked to over the last several years. Ary has already started working on a number of plans and initiatives to improve the Burke experience. If you get a chance, please say hello to both Alex and Ary.

There are some great events this month and many great deals on lift tickets and 2013/14 season passes. Our season pass prices are a great deal for returning buyers and an even better deal for new pass holders to Burke because the rest of this season is included and if you buy the combo pass – you get to ski even longer into the spring at Jay Peak. So bring a friend and share the Burke experience with them during what should be a great month this March.

We hope to see you real soon!

Tim McGuire

Freestyle Team Update

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:49:55 -0600

Still only in its second year, the Burke Freestyle team has been making waves here at Burke and all across VT and NH. As February draws to an end the snow has been stacking up, the terrain parks are immaculate, and the athletes have been pushing themselves and are in their prime.

Everyone on the team has had a successful season so far, from landing their first box to spinning the biggest jumps in the park. We recently had a few athletes compete in USASA Northern VT slopestyle and halfpipe competitions all across the state. Last weekend Elias went huge at Sugarbush, spinning 360s and stomping boxes and wallrides. Nick and Ryan both threw down with some big spins and rails on the challenging course. Sunday it was off to Stowe for a superpipe competition. Nick threw some huge grabs, alley-oops, alley-oop 360s, and switch 180s to earn a 2nd place podium finish. Ryan stomped some technical lines including a switch drop, big 360s, various grabs, and switch spins to clinch the 1st place spot.

We just received notice that all of our athletes who competed in USASA events made nationals for slopestyle and some halfpipe as well. So April 6-9 we will be heading to Copper Mountain CO to compete and represent Burke. Some of our athletes earned spots within the top 20 in the country for their age group.

We still have another round of competitions coming up so wish us luck.

We will be skiing all the way through March, enjoying the sunny spring snow and mild temperatures. Keep an eye out for us in the terrain parks and come say hi. Don't forget to sign up for Burke Freestyle and come ski with us next year!

----Sasha Yakovleff

Burke Freestyle Team Coach

Welcome to Burke!

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:16:02 -0600

Q Burke Mountain Resort Announces New President & CEO

East Burke, VT. February 27, 2013 - Q Burke Mountain Resort, LLC, the owners of Burke Mountain Resort in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, announced today the appointment of Mr. Ary Quiros, 36, of East Burke, Vermont as President and CEO of Q Burke Mountain Resort, LLC.

A graduate of Pace University in New York City with a Bachelors of Business Administration in International Management, Mr. Quiros went on to obtain his MBA from Norwich University in Vermont. He has completed his post graduate studies with a degree in Hospitality Management from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Europe.

Mr. Quiros has also been serving his country in the US Army as an Artillery Officer and has worked extensively in international trade. During his years of military service, Captain Quiros, did a rotation in South Korea and three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He continues to serve his country as an officer with the Vermont Army National Guard. Ary’s avocations are diverse and include aviation where he spends considerable time in the air as a private fixed wing and helicopter pilot, with a series of fixed wing instructor licenses.

“We are proud to welcome Ary to the management team at the resort, with his passion for the state of Vermont, the Northeast Kingdom, and especially for the community within which this resort exists. As we move forward with planned development at the resort, Ary will bring additional leadership and skill sets in resort and hospitality management necessary for the successful growth of the resort” said Ariel Quiros, Chairman Q Burke Mountain Resort, LLC.

“Ary brings a great combination of education and experience in resort operations to the team-he is well suited to guide the evolution of Burke Mountain and its future lodging components which will play such a critical role in Burke’s future. He is an outstanding young man and outstanding leader.”, offered by Bill Stenger, President, CEO, & Co-Owner Jay Peak Resort and Director, Northeast Kingdom Economic Development Initiative.

While You Were Sleeping

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:44:54 -0600

Most mornings I get here first. Well, first if you don't count the snowmakers and groomers I usually pass on my way to work, they are just leaving. Getting here first, while all is quiet and calm, is pretty awesome. In this Burke Blog we open the curtains for a glimpse inside the early-morning inner workings of our resort and what our dedicated staff does to get the mountain ready before the lifts roll each day at 9 AM.

Most mornings I meet Mike punching in at the time clock around 6 AM. He is here to sand and shovel the walkways so that you'll have a safe walk up the stairs to the lodge. John and Jack are either still here since arriving at 4 AM (or earlier depending on the weather) or are just leaving after plowing and sanding the mountain roads and parking lots so that we'll have a safe drive in the morning. Next, a phone call from the summit. It's either Chris or Trevor reporting any new snow, summit temp and wind conditions. They are checking the lift lines and getting ready to warm up each lift, sweep off chairs, and perform inspections so that the lifts are comfortable and safe when skiers and riders arrive. Our ski patrollers filter in next, dressed and ready to load the lift for AM trail inspections at 7:30 AM. The Snow Sports Learning Center team has also arrived to organize lessons and set up fencing for the day. Inside, our kitchen staff is warming the grills and getting those breakfast sandwiches ready. On my snow report rounds, I am fortunate to be greeted by each and every one of these people, no matter what the weather conditions, by warm friendly and enthusiastic "Good Morning Hannah!" Conversations about the drive in, weather conditions or a funny story about the previous day are heard throughout the lodge.

By the time you (pass holders, visitors and guests) arrive, we are all warmed up. Stay tuned for our next few Burke webisodes-we'll be bringing you along during these early hours of the morning.

Hannah

A New Heading

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:27:21 -0600

It’s an exciting time at Burke Mountain. With new owners, QBurke Mountain Resorts, come new plans–big plans–for the mountain’s future. And as with any undertaking this big, people have questions. We hear them at the base lodge, on the lifts, at the country store, the gas station–pretty much everywhere. So we’re using this blog post to answer those questions, in order:

No. Yes. Yes. Just below the Mid Burke Express. Of course. Um, that’s not legal. No. We haven’t decided. Yes. Always. Yes. It will always have the same vibe. Wood and stone. Local whenever possible. And yes, you will.

Does that clear everything up?

All kidding aside, we do try to answer these questions as openly and honestly as possible. The people asking are our friends, neighbors and guests–everyone from lifelong Burke residents to first-time guests–and they deserve answers. But sometimes, to be honest, we don’t have those answers yet. There are tons of moving parts, ongoing discussions and a million decisions, both large and small, to be made.

So, to keep the lines of communication fluid and as current as possible, we’ve created a new page on skiburke.com we’re calling Our Direction. The page will be found in the main navigation of the site and will give you:

A link to blogs about development
A look at the current vision of the master plan for the resort
The latest information on the new Hotel and Conference Center
Information about QBurke Mountain Resorts–the new ownership group

As we progress, we'll also be sharing:

A peek at the inspiration that guides our choices
Video and photos that record and report progress
A look at other development plans on and off mountain

It’s great to be part of a community of people who care so much, and we want you all to know how things are progressing. We know everyone won’t be happy with every decision. The hard truth is, it’s just not possible–but know that every decision is being measured against the history and legacy that make Burke Mountain and our surrounding community such an amazing place.

So check out the Our Direction page to stay up to date on our progress and secure in the knowledge that ,no matter what direction plans take, we’re always heading True North.

January Update

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600

2013 is off to an interesting start. The first week was arguably some of the best skiing we have had at Burke in over two years followed by an obligatory "January thaw" with spring-like snow conditions and a few nostalgic rides on the Willoughby chair-lift. Some wildly windy weather during the third weekend has brought us to where we are now, into a deep freeze. With this midweek cold spell, we will again put the new snowmaking system to work and look to build snow pack on the upper mountain and trails that do not typically see snowmaking, such as the Gap. Our lift maintenance team works hard to keep all our lifts running so that our customers can enjoy as much time on the mountain as possible. We were thankful for this earlier in the month when the power line serving the Mid Burke Express went down. The Willoughby was brought on line quickly so that everyone could still enjoy top to bottom skiing, albeit a slower ride to the top. Our Willoughby chair feels like it is hardly moving compared to the new detachable, but it is nice to have in situations like this.

The weekend weather is forecast is calling for a bit of a warm up which will make for great conditions for Pass Holder Appreciation Weekend (there are even hints of possible snow before the weekend). There are a number of activities and events this weekend, including snowboard demos, our first annual Randonee Rally, the Dashney Mile Style, the first annual Wine & Art Snowcase, après ski parties and more. We hope all pass holders will join us this weekend to share the Burke experience with friends and family with ½ price lift tickets both Saturday and Sunday (see our events page for full details). We plan on giving a quick update to our development plans for the next few years at 5:00pm Saturday afternoon at the Mid Burke Lodge during the Season Pass Holder Apres Ski Party. You will also see more information about this in the next week or so on our website and I will discuss this at length in the next blog so look for this information down the road.

Although Roger’s football season ended a couple of weekends ago and ours ended this past weekend, the ski season is just getting started – we hope to see you out there!

Tim McGuire
General Manager

Welcome 2013! Update from the GM

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600

I hope everyone had a nice holiday and a great New Year! Early December started a little slow, but we were able to finish the month extremely strong. Thanks to our new, improved snowmaking system (and snowmakers), as well as a couple of perfectly timed snow storms, we had a great holiday week. We now have 50 of our 56 trails open with arguably the best ski conditions we have had in over two years. We will continue to make snow as temperatures allow-resurfacing some icy spots- including the first drop on Upper Dipper as well as other challenging areas. We have already made snow on a number of trails that have seen limited or no snowmaking in the past, including Upper Fox's Folly and Ledges, and we will continue on to The Gap and a few other steep favorites over the next week or so.

I truly believe we have the best staff in the ski business. Many of the endorsements we get from our customers prove that. I would like to recognize our staff-many of whom put in an incredible number of hours during the holiday time when there are many other commitments outside of work. Without them the Mountain just wouldn't run as smoothly as it did these past few weeks.

Today and tonight the forecast is calling for a few more inches of snow with temperatures in the low to mid twenties through the weekend – setting us up for outstanding weekend conditions. We hope you are able to join us, for not only the skiing & riding, but for Nordic skiing & snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and yes, winter biking!

Hope to see you on the trails-whichever ones they may be!

Tim McGuire
General Manager

GM Update 12.22

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:00:00 -0600

Happy Holidays Burke Skiers & Riders

December 21 was not only the anti-climactic end of the Mayan calendar, it was also the end of autumn and the beginnig of winter, our favorite season here at Burke. We survived a wild week of weather and entering the official start to winter in very good shape. The heavy wet snow that has fallen this week provides an ideal base that should allow for the immediate opening of additional natural snow trails over the next few days. Our snowmakers and new snowmaking system also continue to work whenever temperatures allow. To start the vacation period we have over 20 trails open, including 100% here at the Sherburne Base area. Look for us to increase the trail count daily thourgh the week as temperatures are looking to be ideal for snowmaking. The weather pattern also appears to be set up for some Christmas week offerings in the form of multiple snowstorms during the vacation week – so stay tuned. It has been snowing since this morning-with multiple hard bursts of heavy snow at times-we may see more trails as early as tomorrow!

We hope you are able to find some time during this often hectic holiday time to enjoy the company of friends and family, and we couldn’t recommend a better place to do that than at Burke. But no matter where you spend your holiday, from all of the staff at Burke, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday week.

As always, THINK SNOW!

Tim McGuire
General Manager

Terrain Park Journal

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0600

The season is back in effect and we were able to open the park much earlier than ever. Although we didn't have ideal temperatures to make a substantial amount of snow, we were still able to build a full run of features from top to bottom in record time. Some brand new features have made their debut in the park, including a 27ft fat snowmaking tube, a 16ft A-frame box, and 16ft flat box. The trail is designed to maintain a fun flow with many rollers and berms. The new boxes are designed specifically for beginners and is perfect to learn on. Here is the list of features from top to bottom:

27ft down tube
15ft jump
small berm
large berm
25ft up flat box
16ft A-frame box
16ft flat box
24ft down rail
20ft jump
Medium berm
3 rollers in succession
15ft table top
20ft hlat rail roller

Looking ahead to the future, we plan to make snow when possible next week to build bigger jumps to fill out the trail. After that, we expect to modify the park every week for the rest of the season. Tune in every Friday to get the update on our weekly modification and conditions. Please enjoy some photos and a video filmed and edited by Alex Shea. Happy shredding, we are looking at some great temperatures and conditions for the weekend.

Steve Mahon
Terrain Park Manager

Opening Weekend Video

Weekly Selects

GM Update 12.8.12

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0600

We are looking forward to a great weekend, coming off one the strongest opening weekends Burke has had. For those of you not lucky enough to make it up last weekend the conditions were great. In the month of November alone, we have pumped just under half the amount of water for snowmaking that we pump in a typical SEASON. The amount of snow made with our new system is unprecedented and we have heard the approval from our customers. In talking with our guest and season pass holders, I have been told that they feel this is by far the best early season conditions they have ever seen. We need to thank our new ownership group and Burke Mountain Academy for the new snowmaking system along with our snowmaking crew who worked a week straight, 24 hours a day, the last week of November! Great Job!

This weekend marks the third annual East Coast SnoCross snowmobile racing event here at the Sherburne Base Lodge. We often get questions from customers on why we hold this event and do not concentrate on skiing at this time of the year. The reality is, the SnoCross event brings snowmaking and grooming equipment to Burke early in the season that allows us to increase our snowmaking ability at this critical time. So although we are making snow for a snowmobile event, after Sunday we use all of that snow in our base area for our guests. It’s a win / win event and allows the snocross racers to get an early season event in, provides additional entertainment for our guests during the still quiet early days of December, and provides additional snowmaking during a most critical time of the season. If you have not seen this event it is a lot of fun to watch, with the lower mountain now open for skiing and riding- you can ski, ride and enjoy the SnoCross event directly from the lower mountain trails.

We will continue to add trails as the weather allows and look for us to start making snow on the Dippers next week with the goal to open that as soon as possible. We hope to see you this weekend to experience these great early season conditions for yourself.

As always, THINK SNOW!

Tim McGuire
General Manager

See You Next Weekend!

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0600

Here's a quick heads up with our plans for the week:

Trails and lifts will close Monday-Thursday, December 3-6. Lift operations will resume for the winter 7 days/week beginning FRIDAY, December 7. Don't forget to join us on the slopes on the 8th for skiing, riding, and extreme snowmobile racing!

We plan to resume snowmaking operations sometime on Wednesday or as soon as the temperatures drop. We'll keep everyone posted as the guns are fired up again. In the meantime, rest your legs, get thet tune-up you have been meaning to get, and get ready for a great season ahead! Thanks to everyone who came out this weekend and we'll see you on the slopes next weekend!

For more information, give us a call at 802-626-7300

-Hannah

More Opening Weekend News!

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:27:33 -0600

Good things come to those who wait. With prime snowmaking temps the past few days, we are pumping out the snow for summit to base skiing and riding this weekend! Lifts and trails will open for Saturday and Sunday, December 1-2. The Sherburne Experss will be open servicing Binney Lane and High Meadows Pass. The Mid Burke Express and Poma lift will be open with 4 trails-Upper & Lower Willoughby, Lower Bear Den and Lower Warren's Way. Services at the Sherburne Base Lodge will include the Rental & Repair Shop, ski and ride lessons, Seson Pass & Guest Relations Offices and food services from the Tamarack Grill.

The Mid Burke Lodge will be open for food services and ticket sales along with the Bear Den Lounge. Early season lift tickets will be $49 for Adults and $39 for Juniors.

Join us Saturday night to kick off the True North Music Series at the Bear Den Lounge with Classic Rewind.

Trails and lifts will close midweek from December 3 through 7. Lift operations will resume for the winter 7 days/week beginning December 8. Don't forget to join us on the slopes on the 8th for skiing, riding, and extreme snowmobile racing!

For more information, give us a call at 802-626-7300

See you on the slopes!

-Hannah

From Tim's Desk

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:24:15 -0600

We have a lot to be thankful for this year at Burke, but unfortunately a November 23rd opening was just not in the cards. As mentioned in the latest BurkeBlast, a few early snowmaking days were missed due to final finishing touches that were required on our new compressor. Combined with an unusually prolonged temperature inversion pattern this past week has prevented us from making enough snow to get open for this weekend. (For those of you that purchased the Judge Pass, you are in luck this weekend as Jay plans to open on Friday, November 23). While this is an unfortunate setback we should be thankful that the mid range weather forecast is now showing the coldest sustained temperatures of the season arriving by mid day Saturday. We will take advantage of this and run the system to its full extent so that we can open as many trails as possible by the first of December. We will continue making snow on the upper mountain and extend coverage throughout December. Our goal is to have the lower mountain open for the weekend of December 8th. (The inversions have been so difficult the last few days, we only made snow on the lower mountain as temps from Mid Burke to the summit were just not there.)

We are very excited about the upcoming season! We are fortunate to have a great returning staff. And with the improvements that we have made over the off season-we are looking at a promising winter. In the coming weeks and months the future plans for Burke will start to take shape and we are excited to share those with you as well. So even though we cannot be thankful for the earliest opening on record for Burke, the future still looks bright.

Hope everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving Holiday and we hope to see you on or before December 1st.

Happy Holidays!

-Tim McGuire
General Manager

Opening Day Update

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:24:15 -0600

It's that time of year again-family gatherings, holiday parties, feasts, presents and quality time on the slopes! I haven't been this excited for the start of the season in a long time! Our snowmaking upgrades are proving to be very efficient and effective, and the snow that we have been able to put on the hill has far exceeded our expectations. There is significant coverage on the upper mountain-but unfortunately, these gorgeous sunshiny days have not let us continue our 'round the clock plan for snowmaking like we had hoped.

So, unfortunately, we have decided to postpone opening weekend until December 1, 2012. On the bright side, with a few more good nights and days of cold temperatures, we will have more terrain to offer on opening day and we're confident that we can deliver a quality snow product by waiting another week to open. This also gives you more time to get up to the mountain and get your season pass before opening day. The Guest Relations Office is now issuing season passes and will be open 7 days a week (EXCEPT Thanksgiving Day) from 8:30am-4:30pm. Come and get yours so you won't be waiting in line on opening day.

And just in case you haven't heard, our partners to the north are open, so if your still looking for a place to take a few turns, head to Jay Peak. Don't forget that if you purchased your Judge Pass (Burke+Jay) from Burke Mountain you must pick it up at Burke Mountain before you go to Jay Peak.

We've also been working hard on our events schedule for this winter and are pretty psyched to bring you the True North Music Series. If it's the weekend, there's music at the mountain. We're bringing some of our old faves back and some fresh new acts. Check out the line-up so far and keep checking back for additions. Hint: if you didn't get a chance to see Waylon Speed this summer, they're back again on December 8. These guys rock.

A few other events to add to the calendar:

December 8-9: East Coast Snocross Event (and opening of Sherburne Base Lodge Area for skiing and riding) Ski, ride and watch action packed amateur and pro snowmobile racing all in the same day!

Burke Comedy Club-First class comedians from the Boston area get silly at the Sherburne Base Lodge-January 5, February 2 & March 9.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and do your best snow dances-you'll need to work off some Turkey Day calories anyways.

See Ya Soon!

-Hannah

Bear Path Townhomes Introduces Phase III

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

If you have ever dreamed of owning a quality, luxury slopeside home, now is one of the most opportune times to act. Our Phase III homes start at $449,000 - providing 3-level, 3-bed, 3-bath homes of 1800 sq. ft. that earn Vermont's Energy Star rating. They represent one of the best values in ski country.

Time and again, quality homes in prime locations have historically proven to make sound buying decisions. So as you are considering a second home investment, consider that the slopeside location and panoramic views of the Willoughby Gap are part of Bear Path's enduring appeal.
As for quality, each Bear Path home is designed and built to rigorous quality standards, providing generous, well-thought-out living space and top energy efficiency ratings from Efficiency Vermont - www.efficiencyvermont.com.

In addition to location and home quality, our new Phase III development creates an historic window of opportunity for buyers. With pre-construction prices starting at $449,000 for interior homes and $559,000 for our 4-bed, 4-bath 2240 sq. ft. exterior homes, the timing may never be better.

What's more, Burke Mountain is undergoing further investment from new owner (since 2012) Jay Peak. Burke and Jay now share ownership, a great shared season ticket deal and multi-million-dollar infrastructure upgrades. Those who decide to own a Bear Path Townhome now may benefit from this investment commitment.

Recent improvements such as 2012's expanded snowmaking and plans for new lodging on the mountain contribute to the right balance of growth and exclusivity that I believe will increase the attractiveness of the Burke and the Bear Path experiences.

The Bear Path lifestyle features:

Slopeside homes with spectacular views and ski to/from your door convenience
A location in the heart of Vermont's unspoiled, natural masterpiece, the Northeast Kingdom
Environmentally friendly construction that earns Efficiency Vermont's best energy efficiency ratings / A wide range of family-friendly features
An uncrowded, family-friendly ski experience on Burke Mountain that is getting even better
Phase III end-unit townhomes: 2240 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Phase III interior-unit townhomes: 1800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Currently priced around $250 per square foot

They fully Bear Path community will consist of only 36 new townhomes. Our Phase III development puts any buyer squarely in the middle of a proven community with a bright future. I welcome the chance to meet you, and give you a tour of the Burke Mountain area and the Bear Path community. To learn more please contact me personnally at866-756-4771 and be sure to watch for updates at www.bearpathtownhomes.com.

Sincerely,

Jack Dator

Bear Path Townhomes.