Canadian Ski Resort Bouncing Back After Devastating Rainfall
A progress report has been issued from Canada's Marble Mountain following the heavy rains across Newfoundland's west coast on Saturday that caused a severe washout at Marble Mountain ski resort Sunday and flooding on the roads to the surrounding area.
While the infrastructure did not suffer too drastically, some beginner runs with less snow depth were affected.
Steady Brook Mayor Bill Dawson said "that is terrible for Marble, actually, absolutely heartbreaking," Dawson said. "We just had the carnival week and Marble was booming, it has been doing great, the hill was in great shape and now they've got to deal with this situation."
Officials at Marble wrote to Facebook, "we wanted to share the latest developments in our ongoing efforts to address the recent challenges faced by our ski hill. Despite the setbacks, we're incredibly proud of the progress we've made thanks to the dedication of our operations team and the invaluable support from JCL Construction, who have been instrumental in the removal process."
The summary of the resort's current status includes important info regarding dirt removal, snow pushing, an engineering assessment, and terrain evaluation.
Dirt Removal: Approximately 500-600 tons of dirt have been cleared around the lower terminal, with removal operations scheduled to continue tomorrow and Wednesday.
Snow Pushing: The initial phase of pushing snow on Marble Chute has begun, with significant progress made in filling in most of the trenches with man-made snow.
Engineering Assessment: Don Senior, from our engineering crew, has confirmed that all towers are in excellent condition with zero damage. They've withstood the water flow without any issues.
Terrain Evaluation: While further assessment is pending, our initial evaluation indicates that the man-made snow has held up better than anticipated on higher terrain which is incredible.
Reopening Route: Although the exact route down the mountain for Friday is still undetermined, rest assured, our team is working tirelessly to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
The mountain reports that "despite the initial challenges, we're feeling increasingly confident that this setback will soon be nothing more than a memory or a story to tell. Your continued support and patience mean the world to us as we work towards restoring Marble Mountain to its full glory."
Officials promise to keep everyone updated as soon as more information is available.
Marble Mountain Stats/Info:
Vertical: 519 meters
Skiable Terrain: 225 ac.
Average Snowfall: 5 meters
Lifts: 5
Trails: 39
Stats courtesy of Ski Canada.
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