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Huge indoor skiing proposed for Fairfax County (Northern VA/DC metro)
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marzNC
Angel Diva
At least SnowWorld has actual experience with an indoor slope. The company is based in The Netherlands. Alpine-X is a partner in SnowWorld USA. I'm sure they will watching what happens later this year when Big SNOW finally opens in NJ.
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The facility would be developed through a public-private partnership agreement and privately built and funded. Fairfax County's public-private partnership process now allows for competing proposals to be submitted until Sept. 15.
Alpine-X and SnowWorld have proposed a 450,000-to-500,000-square-foot facility that includes a 1,500-foot ski slope, sky bar, event facility, a 100-plus room hotel and multiple dining and drinking establishments. The proposal also lays out concurrent and future development opportunities outside the skiing facility, including a wave and surf pool, rope course, zip lines, a mountain coaster and bike trails.
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The facility would be developed through a public-private partnership agreement and privately built and funded. Fairfax County's public-private partnership process now allows for competing proposals to be submitted until Sept. 15.
Alpine-X and SnowWorld have proposed a 450,000-to-500,000-square-foot facility that includes a 1,500-foot ski slope, sky bar, event facility, a 100-plus room hotel and multiple dining and drinking establishments. The proposal also lays out concurrent and future development opportunities outside the skiing facility, including a wave and surf pool, rope course, zip lines, a mountain coaster and bike trails.
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Ski Sine Fine
Angel Diva
This is so cool! Looks like there is another slope with a different pitch on the other side of the tow?
I so wish this proposal happens. Skiing year round! Count me in! I can see working on technique on something a little more forgiving than the indoor rolling carpet.
I so wish this proposal happens. Skiing year round! Count me in! I can see working on technique on something a little more forgiving than the indoor rolling carpet.
Ski Sine Fine
Angel Diva
Look at all those munchkins getting instructions ... so cute! This is mesmerizing...
marzNC
Angel Diva
Here's the official news release by Fairfax County. Alpine-X first approached the county about the idea in 2016. There is already an equestrian center and gold course in the general area where Snowworld USA would like to build.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publi...es-may-be-built-fairfax-countys-i-95-landfill - May 29, 2019
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publi...es-may-be-built-fairfax-countys-i-95-landfill - May 29, 2019
marzNC
Angel Diva
Place is empty on a week night. Can get up some speed on the bumps (humps?) on the side. Can be used like rollers or for making turns.
marzNC
Angel Diva
I think what I thought was a J-bar is actually a poma. There is also a live feed for Piste 2 at Zoetermeer.
From this marketing video for Snowworld Zoetermeer, reminds me of Wolf Lodge waterpark resorts. The idea is to go for a weekend with family and have a good time on snow indoors, instead of sliding around an indoor waterpark.
From this marketing video for Snowworld Zoetermeer, reminds me of Wolf Lodge waterpark resorts. The idea is to go for a weekend with family and have a good time on snow indoors, instead of sliding around an indoor waterpark.
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marzNC
Angel Diva
The Alpine X proposal even made news in the UK. Mostly because of the location. Plenty of "dry slopes" and indoor snow facilities in the UK so the concept is not a big deal.
The Telegraph, June 13, 2019
Plans revealed for America's largest indoor ski slope – on a landfill
The Telegraph, June 13, 2019
Plans revealed for America's largest indoor ski slope – on a landfill
marzNC
Angel Diva
Thanks for the link. With no chairlift and 700 ft slope, seems a lot smaller than what's proposed for Fairfax. The vertical drop is less than 100 ft. But enough for learning the basics, race training, or working on terrain park tricks in the flatlands of The Netherlands. Claim to fame seems to be that it's close to the beach.
https://www.deuithof.nl/en/snow/about-skiing-and-snowboarding/
