Less than three weeks left! Matching funds expire April 30!
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The end of the Preserve Our Paradise Campaign is now less than three weeks away! From now until April 30,
all donations of any size will be matched dollar-for-dollar,
up to a total of $200,000
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The match has already received $100,000 in donations and pledges from 125 donors. Help unlock the final $100,000 in matching funds!
Mad River Glen's Ski Patrol has a stellar reputation for professionalism and excellent care. The Patrol has demonstrated their commitment to the future of Mad River with a
100% participation rate
in the campaign. A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful professional and volunteer Patrol members!
Mad River's
shareholders
have also stepped up and donated a total of $3,623,000 to the campaign, 78% of all the funds raised so far. However, only 30% of shareholders have donated. Let's try and really bump up that shareholder percentage in the next three weeks!
We're still
short of funding all the projects that are described below.
Now is the time to step up and secure the future of this special place. Donate today!
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Preliminary conceptual drawings for building projects unveiled
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At the recent Mad River Glen Shareholder's meeting, the Facilities Committee showed preliminary conceptual drawings and renderings for the two largest projects that will be funded by the campaign, the Basebox renovations, and a rebuilt Patrol Building. The committee is currently working with Mad River's management and Vermont Integrated Architects to define the scope of work, develop preliminary cost estimates, and refine these conceptual drawings.
Behind the scenes, our beloved Basebox is suffering from decades of deferred maintenance, and there is significant work required for fire safety, accessibility, and mechanical systems. The planning remains a work in progress and the actual scope of the projects will be determined in the coming months, depending upon the final total raised by the campaign and the ongoing work by the team. Key requirements that are being addressed include better traffic flow, additional bathrooms & gear storage, more efficient food operations, and energy efficiency.
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The
exterior of the Basebox
will show only modest changes, primarily to the northeast corner of the building, which will house an additional stairway to the second and third floors, as well as a code-mandated elevator.
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On the
main level
of the Basebox, the current food preparation room near the entrance will be removed, opening up the entrance area and allowing a window to the bar where drinks can be ordered. The current dish room will be replaced by two bathrooms and additional seating. A new fire exit will be added to General Stark's Pub. The kitchen will be reconfigured to be much more efficient and accommodate the moved areas. The blue areas indicate essential renovations mandated by code; green are elective areas that are currently deemed to be essential; and yellow indicates elective features that are desirable but would add to the current project cost. On this level, elective areas include removing the half wall by the cafeteria, and adding acoustic treatment to the Pub.
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On the
basement
level, the new elevator and stairway are shown on the top left. Essential structural work needs to be performed to the foundation on the left, as well as significant mechanical, plumbing & electrical work. Bathrooms would be remodeled and the entrance to the Ski School area widened. Expanding the kids lunch area is an elective which has received popular support.
On the
third floor
, in addition to the new stairway and elevator, proposed elective elements include removing some of the existing half walls, adding a family bathroom, and removing an existing office to provide more seating space.
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This rendering of the proposed new
Patrol Building
shows a simple new structure on the same footprint and with a similar profile, but with a raised roof to provide more interior space. Our architects have determined it is more cost-effective to build a new structure than to renovate the existing building.
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The new building will enable a larger patient treatment area with an additional private treatment bed, as well as additional meeting and gear area for both the Patrol and the Ski School staff, while preserving the existing basement storage space.
We still need to raise additional funds for both of these vital projects. Your help is needed!
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It's not just buildings. More mountain projects are coming!
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In addition to the two building projects described in detail above, there are still several significant mountain-related projects remaining for the campaign.
Lifts
GM Matt Lillard has identified a second-hand drive terminal in good condition that can be used to replace the existing 1967
Birdland lift
terminal, a cost-effective solution that will keep the lift running for many more years. Other components of the Birdland lift will be replaced as necessary. In addition, the Practice Slope Lift will be repainted this summer.
Snowmaking
This summer, coverage will be restored above the Birdcage up to Kay's Grove and will be extended up past the last curve on the Bunny to address long-standing problem areas on this important artery. Operational efficiency will be enhanced with new hydrants on Rockefellers, Tower One on the Double, and at the top of the Practice Slope. These projects will complete the improvements to the snowmaking system.
Vehicles
A new grooming machine will provide reliable and cost-effective service. The campaign will also fund purchase of another snowmachine.
Trails
The campaign will fund a trail crew this summer to continue work on our glades and trails.
Your generous donations will help make
all
of these essential projects become a reality!
Donate today!
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Mad River Glen Triple Challenge
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The Triple Crown competition is one of MRG's signature events, with an Unconventional Competition, Mogul Challenge, and Vertical Challenge to crown the mountain's best all around skiers. True to form, the Vertical Challenge isn't held on easy groomer runs; rather, competitors must navigate the bumps and rolls of Chute & Liftline over and over again. These photos are from the Unconventional Competition, held on the ledges on the Liftline.
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Minna Kotke has a close encounter with a bump.
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Olaf, is that you? No, it's Tara Nagle.
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Ben Killian navigates the ledges.
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Danny Stewart gets a taste of MRG's natural snow.
Photos by TJ Greenwood.
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The last full day of the Kids programs on March 18 was an occasion for costumes (kids, instructors, and even parents) and of course, plenty of cake!
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Our very excellent winter is finally winding down, but not without one last big storm on March 23rd that took extra digging to open the lifts. It's not often that the trail signs could have used some digging as well!
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN AT:
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Upcoming MRG & Campaign Events
April 21
Easter Festivities if mountain is open
April 30
Campaign ends, final day of matching funds!
May 18
Board of Trustees Meeting, 8 am in Basebox
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Campaign Cabinet
Chairs:
Annika Holtan, Eric Palola
Members at Large:
Lars Bruns, Bob Dillon, Jim Elkind, Amory Hunnewell, Betsy Jondro, Karen Lloyd, Brandi Myers, John Nesbett, Pamela Nesbett, Penny Parson, Meg Schultz, Greg Scott, Debra Steines, John Tobin, Brooks Ware
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Look for our next newsletter in May.
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