Challenge

For more than half a century, Prospect Mountain has been a southwest Vermont ski destination. The Nordic skiing site came under new ownership in 2018. The new owner, the nonprofit Prospect Mountain Association, wished to rehabilitate a disused snowmaking pond in order to improve and expand trails and maintain the length and quality of the ski season.  

Solution

The restoration required design, permitting, and construction. Following a site survey, we completed site development plans in summer 2019, which included a new rockfill weir, bank stabilization, pond dredging necessary to restore water storage volume, and the installation of a dry hydrant. We also provided extensive regulatory support throughout the project, including assistance with an Act 250 land-use permit application.  

Results

The restored snowmaking pond stands as an important investment in the future of Prospect Mountain. 

At a Glance

• Client: Prospect Mountain
• Location: Woodford, VT
• Dates: 2019- Present
• Services Provided:
  • Survey
  • Site Design
  • Coordination with Local & State Regulators
  • Permit Inspections & Certification
  • Stream Alteration Permitting
  • Wetland Coordination
• Permitting:
  • Act 250 Permit
  • ANR Stream Alteration Permit