Jumbo Wild Petition

[Tuna]

Re: Jumbo Wild Petition

A bit unrelated but wasn't there a report on the news about them trying to get powered watercraft off the Windermere lake? That would be a big blow to the area.

If someone can find me a good deal on property there (yea right) though let me know haha.

[stefan]

Re: Jumbo Wild Petition

Its hard to say how big a blow that would be. When I was really young, there used to be all kinds of sailing and windsurfing and un-powered boats going. I think that would pick up again rather quickly. But yeah.. that would come with controversy for sure. Personally, I wouldn't mind too much, but I know lots of guys who would be a little pissed.

[R-Audi]

Re: Jumbo Wild Petition

IMO it would be a disaster.. but then again Im someone who weather dependant is on the lake wakeboarding every day... and for 5 years it was my livelyhood.
While I think there needs to be some sort of permit/usage fee to help maintain the Lake ecosystem.. completely banning motorized boats is a mistake. (or limiting HP/speed limits etc)

[94gti]

Re: Jumbo Wild Petition

I am glad to see a healthy debate on this subject! I wasn't sure if anyone on these boards would even be familiar with this issue.

I'm interested where you get your facts from, I see much opinion here. Panorama has the second highest vertical in Canada behind W/B. It is definitely not smaller. Fernie has more terrain. Revy & Golden are smaller -- newbs don't utilize the backcountry at those resorts. Pano also has a longer season. The potential developers & owners, must see a ROI. Otherwise this wouldn't even be a discussion. They have access to many metrics to assist with their decision.

You are correct those are mostly opinions...however my opinions regarding all things skiing are never wrong . Panorama is a great hill, good lifts, good park last year. But they lack the one key resource, snow.

Again I haven't passed judgement yet, but think it's best if we see both sides, and not just in vogue to agree with anything that is to save the environment; - a provincial EIA, is essential.

Once again an opinion, but it doesn't seem that EIA really make a difference. If the government wants something to go forward it will.


Thanks again to everyone for you replies.