At least for now, Laurel Mountain = Lost Ski Area
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Although I've hiked a bit in the Laurel Highlands during the summer and fervently wish that Laurel Mountain would reopen for lift-served skiing, it hasn't operated since the 2004-05 season.
That makes 7 seasons that Laurel has been closed. According to today's article (March 31, 2012), opening for 2012-13 isn't possible, 2013-14 is a maybe, and 2014-15 is "more like it". Those who have posted in the "breaking news" thread for Laurel Mountain -- now 74 pages long -- seem skeptical about the ropes ever dropping on Laurel's runs if the current operational arrangement remains in place.
I don't mean to commit heresy, but, at least for now, Laurel Mountain should appear on DCSki.com's list of Lost Ski Areas. Let's give this area's history its due recognition with a great writeup (complete with photos, maps and so forth) of its history as a ski area....
... and keep up the efforts to get it reopened!
Woody
That makes 7 seasons that Laurel has been closed. According to today's article (March 31, 2012), opening for 2012-13 isn't possible, 2013-14 is a maybe, and 2014-15 is "more like it". Those who have posted in the "breaking news" thread for Laurel Mountain -- now 74 pages long -- seem skeptical about the ropes ever dropping on Laurel's runs if the current operational arrangement remains in place.
I don't mean to commit heresy, but, at least for now, Laurel Mountain should appear on DCSki.com's list of Lost Ski Areas. Let's give this area's history its due recognition with a great writeup (complete with photos, maps and so forth) of its history as a ski area....
... and keep up the efforts to get it reopened!
Woody
......or, we could just quietly do nothing and earn our turns there
Anyone sign up for the PA-DCNR work days yet?
