Phase 1 Base Area Development Plan
As described earlier in the report, the mountain ski/snowboard terrain will be developed in conjunction with the base area development.
The main base area daylodge buildings (Buildings A & B), tube park and new maintenance facility will be developed in Phase 1, along with the new pedestrian pathway connecting the overflow parking lot to the tube park. A new connection to the west of the maintenance compound will also be constructed in Phase 1. This new pathway will facilitate pedestrian access from the tubing area to the magic carpets, the daylodge and main skier staging zone. In addition, Phase 1 development will include the implementation of a variety of summer activities and attractions as previously listed in this section the MDP document.
The Phase 1 Base Area Development Plan (Figure16 (JPG | PDF) ), Base Area Grading and Drainage (Figure 18 (JPG | PDF) ) and Sections (Figures, 21a (JPG | PDF) and 21b (JPG | PDF) ) provide building grades and the finished floor elevations (FFE) for each skier service building. These graphic illustrations show how the skier service buildings, main skier drop-off and day skier parking areas relate to each other. The drawings also show the relationship between the main arrival area and other resort recreational activity zones, access lifts and the ski slopes.
The process of detailed planning and design of the base area buildings includes 3- dimensional modelling and the plan layout of new roads, parking lots, daylodge(s) and other resort service buildings. The form, scale and orientation of the base area relates to existing site conditions, landform and solar exposure. Since the function, convenience, character and aesthetics of the base area and the resort services offered all contribute to creating a memorable visitor experience, the arrival and activity staging sequence plays a critical role in promoting return visitation and the ultimate success of the resort. Figure 19 (JPG | PDF) shows the Phase 1 Base Area Illustrative Plan. Figures 20a (JPG | PDF) and 2 0b (JPG | PDF) illustrate the Phase 1 Base Area Form Study Model.
The new base area requires a distinct spatial organization and arrival sequence to effectively move resort guests from the day skier parking lots through the staging facilities, guest services and commercial space to and ski area access and departure points.
The new base area and daylodge development will utilize building design guidelines contained in the Spring Mountain NRA “Build Environment Image Guide”. Base area building siting and orientation will optimize solar exposure and visitor comfort and capitalize on the natural elements of the site, such as mountain and forest views. The arrangement of buildings will be shaped to respond to skier use areas and the natural grades of the site. Building A, the main daylodge will be a four-level structure. The top two floors house skier services such as food services, ticket sales, accessory retail and guest services. The lowest level of the lodge will contain ski school, children’s programs and day care facilities. This level of skier service has at grade access, ski school muster and plaza space on the north side of the building, directly adjacent to the teaching and beginner ski terrain located between the daylodge and maintenance compound. The mid level of the main daylodge is dedicated to public lockers, restrooms, administration and employee facilities. Building B is a three-level structure with two floors above grade and one level below, containing equipment rental, repair, storage and other employee facilities.
In keeping with current trends towards alternative sources of power and energy, management will investigate the feasibility of integrating solar power panels on the roof of the main lodge buildings.
The base area daylodge is the “heart and soul” of the resort and its successful operation pumps life into the area and creates a sense of place, strengthens the resorts identity and provides a lively and memorable guest experience. In addition to its popularity in the winter, Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort could offer other activities, including summer music festivals, farmers markets, craft fairs, public art exhibitions and street entertainment.
The new tube park consists of multiple tubing lanes and a lift and tuber service building with outdoor patio. The 800-square foot service building will contain ticket sales, equipment rental, hot chocolate and snack sales, accessory retail and storage space. An outdoor deck is planned to accommodate “brown bag” food service seating during good weather, otherwise it is assumed that tube park users will travel to the food service facilities located in the main daylodge building at the bottom of Lifts 1 and 2.