Eight Peaks Plan

[Skidoomiles]

This is sad that MWHS can take over large areas of land to benefit himself. This will only benefit Mike as he contributes very little to the local economy. This is for the benefit of rich elitist foreigners who have no regard for our Canadian environment. How is it that MWHS can clear cut areas for skiing for his benefit? I fail to see how this will be good for the caribou?

We as snowmobilers are constantly fighting to main areas getting closed for caribou. I recently had a conversation with an older fellow that said, back in the eighties, places like groundhog were more than twice the size of riding area. The areas have been shrunk to help preserve the caribou. I cannot understand how the government can give a lease to one selfish person and totally disregard our Canadian environment. This is public land and should remain for the use of all, not restricted to the exclusive use of foreigners.

 

[snochuk]

This is sad that MWHS can take over large areas of land to benefit himself. This will only benefit Mike as he contributes very little to the local economy. This is for the benefit of rich elitist foreigners who have no regard for our Canadian environment. How is it that MWHS can clear cut areas for skiing for his benefit? I fail to see how this will be good for the caribou?

We as snowmobilers are constantly fighting to main areas getting closed for caribou. I recently had a conversation with an older fellow that said, back in the eighties, places like groundhog were more than twice the size of riding area. The areas have been shrunk to help preserve the caribou. I cannot understand how the government can give a lease to one selfish person and totally disregard our Canadian environment. This is public land and should remain for the use of all, not restricted to the exclusive use of foreigners.

Well welcome to the never ending fight.

 

[Foxstar45]

The maps highlighting the '8 peaks' don't seem to be in any snowmobile riding areas. Is that what we're seeing?

 

[Tchetek]

The maps highlighting the '8 peaks' don't seem to be in any snowmobile riding areas. Is that what we're seeing?

White river is a sled zone I believe

 

[snochuk]

The maps highlighting the '8 peaks' don't seem to be in any snowmobile riding areas. Is that what we're seeing?

Have another look at the first post - they are all in the red zone.

Unless I cross eyed from to much fireball.

 

[Foxstar45]

There's just no way that'll happen for him. I don't think that's what he's looking for anyways. Would make more sense if it was the area highlighted as the right peaks in one of the other maps.

 

[MarkCos]

What’s the logging for on that last list ?
mw might need logs to build new cabins to
host more peeps
so is that why there will be no trespassing put
in place ?
whats next ?
A wiggles ski hill for cheaper plankers

F

 

[CUSO]

https://earth.app.goo.gl/RwtLThe red zone does not represent the 8 peaks.

Here are the 8 peaks.

Have another look at the first post - they are all in the red zone.

Unless I cross eyed from to much fireball.

 

[braaapbraaap]

So it looks like this would wipe out red sands and white river riding areas plus more I'm not aware of I'm sure..... lame ���� Love the mellow tree riding in white river, would be a shame for it to go away to a bunch of millionaire helidouches !

 

[Summitric]

Is saddle mountain ski resort already there? I never knew there were ski lifts there, or is that in weigle's plans?

 

[skegpro]

Is saddle mountain ski resort already there? I never knew there were ski lifts there, or is that in weigle's plans?

http://skicanadamag.com/making-of-a-mountain/

 

[Summitric]

SO THIS ARTICLE WAS FROM JULY 2008 ... OBVIOUSLY HE HAS PLANS FOR A SKI RESORT WITH UP TO 8 LIFTS, BUT OBVIOUSLY NOTHING HAS STARTED?

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We won’t see much infrastructure sprouting right away. Wiegele is intent on initially getting the skiing right. The 1st of up to eight lifts, plus a small lodge and staff accommodations, isn’t due until 2010—"​

 

[skegpro]

SO THIS ARTICLE WAS FROM JULY 2008 ... OBVIOUSLY HE HAS PLANS FOR A SKI RESORT WITH UP TO 8 LIFTS, BUT OBVIOUSLY NOTHING HAS STARTED?

"

We won’t see much infrastructure sprouting right away. Wiegele is intent on initially getting the skiing right. The 1st of up to eight lifts, plus a small lodge and staff accommodations, isn’t due until 2010—"​

He got approved in 2000

 

[Summitric]

he got approved in 2000

and still no ski lifts...

 

[lexy]

and still no ski lifts...

he uses it for cat skiing

 

[skegpro]

and still no ski lifts...

At this rate he will be 195 by the time lifts go in.

 

[Poleman]

signed

 

[iceman5689]

Is saddle mountain ski resort already there? I never knew there were ski lifts there, or is that in weigle's plans?

Looks like what they call the H block to me from town. Can be see clear from white river

 

[Jjanke]

Looks like what they call the H block to me from town. Can be see clear from white river

From what I have seen/heard, he has 1 ski lift already that basically caters to skiers when it is too foggy/stormy to fly the heli...

 

[iceman5689]

I understand the negative effects this has on the small local businesses around the effected areas. But I can promise that it won't be stopping me from enjoying the backcountry and using these small business tailored to the sports.