Big Tupper Wins Lawsuit

[Ride Delaware ?]

In 2012 the APA approved a large development project in a portion of the Adirondacks that is clinging to life and losing residents. Most of the residents are older and most of the youth has left looking for jobs. The development project would surround the current ski area and would include various ski area improvements and expansions as development increased. Regardless of the feasibility of the project (which seems sketchy at most), the APA ruling was immediately challenged in court by various environmental groups who wish to see these areas entirely void of life and made into a ghost town. Today, two years later, after the ski area has been run only on donations, natural snow, and volunteer efforts, the project ruling was upheld by the appeals court and will be allowed to proceed barring any further appeals to the high court. You have to think that the unanimous ruling would make this a moot point, but they have their rights.

 

While the actual development seems far fetched, it is always nice to see a ski area cling to life. There have been no reports about whether they will open this season, but if they do, I would like to make it, "just in case".

 

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/216155/appellate-court-knocks-down-challenge-to-big-tupper-development/

Edited July 4, 2014 by Ride Delaware ?