Yup, I agree... after looking at the proposed gondola map and then going over my own map, I just don't see
how they can justify this huge expense of a gondola. It seems that
the gondola will simply be a glorified taxi with nothing added to skiable terrain. Linking directly to Burnt Ridge or up to the North Chair would make so much more sense... maybe even spend the money to improve the North Chair to speed it up a bit!
And they say women are foolish with money. I say to hell with that sh!t. My sentiments exactly Sara.
I've hiked the Schaeffer (my spelling is terrible!) trail that runs up that area and there are quite a few spots that can have wonderful trails and glades and other areas that are just far to clifflike or flat... I hope that when they cut trails they would be sensible and really pay attention to the fall line and the lay of the land.
We'll see though... it doesn't seem to follow common sense with this gondola scheme - but then hey, that's the state for 'ya!
-ADK Sara