TJ aka Teej
09-11-2003, 16:03
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/trailnews/index.html
Saddleback Ski Area Sold
The Saddleback ski area adjacent to the Appalachian Trail in western Maine — focus of one of the most prolonged and rancorous Trail-protection battles of the past quarter-century — has been sold to a retired University of Maine geology professor from Farmington and his family, according to newspapers in Maine. Archie "Bill" Perry, who owns several condominiums at the resort, closed this spring, said he bought about 8,000 acres of the state's second-highest mountain with one of the most striking panoramic views along the A.T. He said that he plans to restore the resort as an affordable family ski area, developing the bowl of the Horn, which is directly in the view of northbound hikers coming off the Saddleback summit. National Park Service officials and other A.T. management partners hope to develop healthy working relationships with the new neighbors.
background:
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/protect/issues/saddleback.html
Saddleback Ski Area Sold
The Saddleback ski area adjacent to the Appalachian Trail in western Maine — focus of one of the most prolonged and rancorous Trail-protection battles of the past quarter-century — has been sold to a retired University of Maine geology professor from Farmington and his family, according to newspapers in Maine. Archie "Bill" Perry, who owns several condominiums at the resort, closed this spring, said he bought about 8,000 acres of the state's second-highest mountain with one of the most striking panoramic views along the A.T. He said that he plans to restore the resort as an affordable family ski area, developing the bowl of the Horn, which is directly in the view of northbound hikers coming off the Saddleback summit. National Park Service officials and other A.T. management partners hope to develop healthy working relationships with the new neighbors.
background:
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/protect/issues/saddleback.html