Seems to be official from Somerset Trust 7springs has signed
a deal to actualy buy the Laurel Mountain assets, includes the Village.
WIth luck this will be the last year to hike dream highway

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That's great news but I'm still waiting for an official announcement before I celebrate.

A high ranking official , who was integral in the sale of Laurel (he also wishes to remain anonymous), has confirmed the official transfer of assets (both the ski area and Village) by stating the following:

"DONE!!!!!"

For some reason 7S doesn't want this made public. My guess the reason for the sale being kept hushed is in case the state doesn't pony up with the $$$$, which is still a very real possibility that they won't. In that case, what would 7S do with the assets, both ski and Village?

My understanding was the state wouldn't release the $$$ until the sale was finalized, which may or may not be true.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

For every-one's info, today Seven Springs(11 23 08) became the new owner of all
assets of Laurel Mountain Ski Resort and Laurel Mountain Village. this came to by e mail from the best of source's. skibum

Kinda bored today, so I was thinking, you know, assuming Laurel does open next year, do you think it might be possible that 7S might be smart enough to partner with HV in offering dual season passes between Laurel and HV or have a similar deal that HV struck with Wisp?

The people who ski at the Springs are going to stay there for the most part for its unique "ambiance" and probably won't venture over to Laurel very often. However, people who ski at HV and want a little more of a challenge, I think, would jump at a dual season pass or reduced lift ticket prices at Laurel (and vice versa). It would be a win/win for both Laurel and HV.

Agree that there would be a win/win for more cooperation between HV and 7S, but would appear that there is more competition than cooperation between them at the moment.

Imagine what could be possible if they had shuttle bus service, interchangable passes, and have the entire area promoted together to attract visitors. There was a great full page advertisment in the travel section of Washington Post today run by the Laurel Highlands Tourism Organization, that promoted 7S, HV, and Nemocolin all together as a destination. Saw a smaller of the same ad in USA Today. At least this format allows them to all cross promote on neutral ground, but agree that they could all benefit if they actually had real integration.

Co-operation and packaging can help expand market share. Since Nutting and Buncher came on the scene both resorts have been making noise. Both should work on keeping all eyes on their stewardship. A joint marketing program and a revitalized Laurel whould command attention.

Let the first part of the celebration begin! Now we just need a deal with the DCNR! Check this out... http://www.7springs.com/page/content.detail/id/5438.html?nav=5117

just one more hurdle? next year lower wildcat for x mas if so it will make 10 year from reopening

Its a shame this Gem of a Ski area has had to Vedge for this long ...Long Live Laurel Mtn..Cheers!