Vermont Winter Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 8) this gem of a mountain is conveniently located just three hours from Boston by interstate. It is also the training ground for athletes from the renowned Burke Mountain Academy which has produced over 40 Olympic team members in its 37 year history. In 2005, the Ginn Company purchased Burke Mountain and has since invested in new lifts, snowmaking infrastructure and facilities. In addition, the Sherburne Base Lodge and food & bev- Cochran’s Is Blowing Snow Cochran’s Ski Area opened in 1961 in Richmond, Vermont and is well-known for its world-class legacy of ski racers that spans generations, many of whom bear the Cochran name. Once a family-owned operation and now managed as a non-profit organization, Cochran’s mission of providing youth and families with affordable skiing and snowboarding, lessons and race training is fueled by a diehard community that maintains their core business to be skiing, rather than real estate development or ancillary amenities. For that reason, they embarked on a campaign and raised funds for a new state-of-the-art and energy efficient snowmaking system with the goal of providing a more consistent snow surface for school groups and lesson programs. Look for the snow guns blowing this winter. erage services have been upgraded, and the Tamarack Grill & Pub are now open, featuring a seasonal menu of fresh and local products. The next addition at Burke is Bear Path Townhomes, where Burke Mountain’s greatest attributes – the vast and unspoiled beauty of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom – are key elements behind the newest development at the 52-year-old ski area. The design of Bear Path, a slopeside community of 48 townhomes located midway on the mountain, embraces the tradition of the Northeast Kingdom and the pure skiing vibe of Burke Mountain. The 5-Star Vermont Energy Efficient townhomes feature cathedral and vaulted ceilings, gas and wood burning fireplaces, and outdoor hot tubs and other amenities. The expansive views of Willoughby Gap, and the small scale of the community, make Bear Path a very special opportunity. “I discovered Burke 15 years ago when I was looking for a ski area that was uncrowded and authentic Vermont,” said Jack Dator, president of Professional Real Estate Services and the developer for the project. “I expect people will be attracted to slopeside living at Bear Path for similar reasons.” The first four townhouses will be available for the 2007-08 season. www.vtchamber.com 8 Vermont Winter Vacation Guide 2008 http://www.vtchamber.com
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