MDP Archive

  • White Pass Expansion

    White Pass Expansion

    White Pass is moving right along with the implementation of their 2007 MDP FEIS.  Two new chairlifts (1 Express Quad, 1 Fixed Quad), ski runs and a mid-mountain lodge are slated to be ready by winter 2010-2011.  The new expansion area is located in the Hogback Basin just to the southwest of the existing ski [...]

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  • Hyak Summit East Expansion

    Hyak Summit East Expansion

    Snoqualmie Pass is moving forward with implementing the Hyak (aka Summit East) part of their Master Development Plan.  This summer they’ll be building a new top to bottom lift–no more two chair trip to the top.  They’ll also be building a chair on the backside opening up about 65 acres of new or old terrain [...]

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  • New Crystal Mountain Gondola

    New Crystal Mountain Gondola

    Crystal Mountain is continuing the implementation of their 2004 Master Development Plan.  After the ski season ends, construction will begin on a new top-to-bottom Gondola.  The new Gondola

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  • Snoqualmie Pass MDP Approval

    Snoqualmie Pass MDP Approval

    Snoqualmie Pass has been working for at least 10 years to get their Master Development Plan (MDP) approved through the USFS.  Last Friday (11/21/08) they finally got the thumbs up. Now that the administrative hurdle has been there’s just one more.  I can’t imagine Snoqualmie Pass isn’t completely insulated from current economic woes.  Hopefully we [...]

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  • Ski Area Circulation

    Ski Area Circulation

    Skiing has gotten more popular over the last 12 years. This translates to more people on the hill, bigger lift lines, more traffic, longer waits, etc. Those of us who ride Alpental have seen this happen first hand over the last few years. I’ve only been riding since 96/97 and i’ve seen the lines grow [...]

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