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The Past
1995
After building the Outback complex in 1994, many were shocked to see the plans for the 1995 offseason.
After nearly 35 years of service, the aging Summit Double was removed. In its place, a nearly-brand new Poma triple chairlift was brought in from the defunct Magic Mountain Ski Area in Vermont.
With cooperative weather conditions, the crew was able to install the triple chairlift by crane - no helicopter was needed. The space age design of the bottom terminal quickly modernized an otherwise aging base area. That wouldn't be the only change to the look of the base area, however...
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The Summit Triple circa 1996
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The 1995 Main Lodge expansion
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The Outback trail complex provided more than just new terrain - it also provided timber for a dramatic expansion to the cramped Main Lodge.
After throwing a 100th birthday bash for local war hero Carroll E. "Pop" Adams Sr., construction on the lodge hastened - by the time the season rolled around, Berkshire East had a beautifully expanded Main Lodge with over two stories of picture windows overlooking the slopes. The lodge was now 250% larger and housed ski school and rentals under the same roof.
Despite the new lodge, new lift, and miles of new trails added in two years time, there was still more work to be done...
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Continue to 1996...
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