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Parrish
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Chair lifts could run again at bankrupt ski resort

by Associated Press

KTVB.COM

Posted on August 5, 2010 at 12:32 PM

Updated today at 1:52 PM

BOISE, Idaho -- Homeowners at a failed central Idaho ski resort want to resurrect lift operations next winter and plan to ask the state, a federal judge and creditors to go along with their plan.

The Tamarack Municipal Association, which represents property owners at Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, said they would use some of their reserves to initiate a four-day, Thursday-through-Sunday ski season starting in December.

The resort hasn't had a ski season since mothballing lifts in March 2009.

Its majority owner, Jean-Pierre Boespflug, is trying to find a buyer while the resort's finances are sorted out in federal bankruptcy court.

Zurich-based Credit Suisse Group is among dozens of creditors trying to recover hundreds of millions in unpaid debts.

The homeowners say they have a business plan showing they could break even.

http://www.ktvb.com/home/Tamarack-homeowners-aim-to-revive-skiing-100051929.html



YEEE Buddy.
15 years ago
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Idahoskier420
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^^ Same conundrum

i've never skied at tamarack and have heard mixed reviews depending on the type of skier.
14 years ago
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B-runge
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ive skied there like 20 times
just was too much of a little tyke to appreciate it/take advantage of what there was to offer

if tammy was like it was back in 07-09 this year, i would get a pass no doubt
14 years ago
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Karcher
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no mixed reviews, the sickest no matter what type of skier
14 years ago
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[tk]
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i skiied there the 4 or so years before it closed, and i can honestly say that is where my best memories of skiing came from. riding the bus up every weekend where they hand out snacks and play movies, shredding the insane pow and gnarly park, and to top it all off there were literally no lift lines at all, you just went right up. all the time. the mountain had like 1/5 the people bogus has.

i'm definitely looking forward to this season.
14 years ago
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GreenHorn
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im very tempted to get a pass

such a great resort

but i heard they arent running wildwood this year?
14 years ago
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T.DUDE
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That's what i heard too….
14 years ago
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spliff.Life
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lol i guess some skier types dont like super fun shredding. i wouldnt listen to what anyone says about tamarack unless they actually skied there regularly.
and yes
no wildwood :(
still have the summit and bowls though
14 years ago
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cDuBits
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any word on a tammy park yet?
14 years ago
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willmiller
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So I sent an email to the resort asking about the bus, and no, no bus this year.
14 years ago
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T.DUDE
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2plankwonder
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My bet would be that it is going to be a completely different experience then the original Tamarack was. The money is tighter and the staff is smaller. If you like to ski tamarack for the super fun terrain ( which I do!) then you should get a pass. If you just want the original tamarack back with its million dollar park, pipe and amenities, then go to Sun Valley.

Stoked to see Tamarack opening!
14 years ago
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Idahoskier420
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glad i have both
14 years ago
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2plankwonder
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Best of both worlds!
14 years ago
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willmiller
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Who all is driving up opening day?
14 years ago
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FlawlessNinja
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so stoked about tammy this season... wish i could afford a pass and gas to get up there every weekend i'm in ID... hopefully i get a few days up there at least!

and for anyone still in debate whether to buy a pass or not, i say if you can afford it (or your parents can) do it. not only will you get to ski a great mtn, but you'll be helping them rebuild and eventually (hopefully) grow.

14 years ago
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TheReverend
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Did anyone else hit up tammy today?
14 years ago
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2plankwonder
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How was It?
14 years ago
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B-runge
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can anyone give us a tammy report?
14 years ago
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TheReverend
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The whole right side of the mountain isn't open, but you can still get up to the summit. The snow was great today but they don't have a park set up besides the baby park on the bunny hill. There were quite a few people there so hopefully they will make enough money to stay open longer and re open next year.
Over- all great experience.
14 years ago
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B-runge
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aaron i saw your boots and pants and skis and pete and kyle
14 years ago
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TheReverend
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who had the saga varcity and black (darkness, vader?) jacket?
14 years ago
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TheReverend
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ahhh I saw you.
I had the saga tux pants and first drop jacket. The kid rockin the Ar6's in the pow haha
14 years ago
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TheReverend
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Yeha I'm actually from washington but i was visiting my Dad who lives in Donnelly so i thought I might as well go up/
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