idratherbskiing
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they built a small shed that is right next to the first rope tow, has a sign in sheet, waivers, and what looked like a donation box.
Hickory Ski Center Might Be Reopening
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idratherbskiing
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Saturday there were ~15 cars in the lot. Lots of hooting and hollering. I got 3 laps in
saratogahalfday
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Stuart interviewed David Cronheim (President of the shareholders corporation for Hickory) on 1/13/22. That interview is a wealth of information for those wanting to know when Hickory will possibly re-open, and how it will be run. It's very interesting.
raisingarizona
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A ski area out east and in most places can’t really function without some snowmaking to keep minimal staff busy enough for a few months.
Harvey
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From Sue:
"For all of you who are holding your breath for Hickory to open, exhale. Father Time is marching on and unfortunately has dealt us a blow for this season. As you may or may not know, ski areas need a special insurance policy to operate. We have been working hard in collaboration with NYS DOL to get our lifts inspected and permitted to allow us to purchase this insurance. The effort has been underway since July. Permits cannot be issued until the ski insurance carrier inspects prior to issuing a policy. Right now the insurance inspectors are scheduling appointments 4-5 weeks out, and need another 2-3 weeks to issue a policy.
Bottom line no lift-serviced skiing this season. And we are going to be ahead of the game for next season.
Uphill mountain access will remain available via the kiosk service.
We appreciate all the enthusiasm and all the support everyone has provided. We are looking forward to a busy spring, summer and fall hosting public and private events, hikers and mountain bikers and boarders. Stay in touch, we'll keep you up to date on our progress."
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One more thing, if you had a license, it is rolled over to next year.
"For all of you who are holding your breath for Hickory to open, exhale. Father Time is marching on and unfortunately has dealt us a blow for this season. As you may or may not know, ski areas need a special insurance policy to operate. We have been working hard in collaboration with NYS DOL to get our lifts inspected and permitted to allow us to purchase this insurance. The effort has been underway since July. Permits cannot be issued until the ski insurance carrier inspects prior to issuing a policy. Right now the insurance inspectors are scheduling appointments 4-5 weeks out, and need another 2-3 weeks to issue a policy.
Bottom line no lift-serviced skiing this season. And we are going to be ahead of the game for next season.
Uphill mountain access will remain available via the kiosk service.
We appreciate all the enthusiasm and all the support everyone has provided. We are looking forward to a busy spring, summer and fall hosting public and private events, hikers and mountain bikers and boarders. Stay in touch, we'll keep you up to date on our progress."
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One more thing, if you had a license, it is rolled over to next year.
Anybody know if insurance policy cost varies with lift types,.... lengths, ...terrain...special features?
Seems as if it should.
