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BUSINESS PLAN
Name and Address: CASCADE WORLD FOUR SEASON RESORT
Parent Co. of Alder Creek Divide Recreational Area
P.O. Box 885
Montague, CA. 96064
E-Mail aldcrek@snowcrest.net
Jeffrey Chitwood, CPA
Yreka, CA. 96097
530 841 1501
Ted Beeler, SE Group
425 653 5694/FAX 453 4734
Larry Christensen
Alpine Consultants, Inc.
949 855 8058 FAX 830 4465
Statement of This plan will outline the major short and
Objectives long term objectives for Cascade World Four
Season Resort an all-season Outdoor
Recreational facility.
(1) Master Plan
(a) Environmental Impact Report (EIS)
(b) Financial Feasibility Study (Sno-Engineering (completed)
(c) Market Feasibility (Sno-Engineering (completed)
(d) Designing/Image Development (Dick Cowardin & SE Group (completed)
2. Permit Process
(a) California Department of Fish & Game (DFG)
(b) California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention
(c) California Environmental Quality (CEQ)
(d) California Water Quality
(e) Siskiyou County Department of Public Health
(f) Siskiyou County Department of Public Service
(h) Siskiyou County Planning Department
(i) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
(j) Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
(k) U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife Service
(l) Army Corps of Engineers
(m) Any other agencies that is required by NEPA
3. Planned Development Changes ie. Zoning Changes to
reflect specific land use requests by developers
4. Purchase private property and negotiate any land lease
agreements
5. Land exchange with U.S.Forest Service
6. Water rights agreements
7. Board selection, staffing procedures, negotiate contracts
for construction and design
8. Market planning organization and implementation
9. Drill water wells and build ponds for water supply for
snow-making, fire suppression and recreation (fishing)
10. Commence upgrade of access road from the Tennant County
Road (March)
11. Commence construction of ski development (May)
Location of Project Located 28 miles NE of Weed California, which is
located on Interstate 5 (I-5), there you turn on
U.S. Highway 97 that goes to Central Oregon &
Washington, until you come to Siskiyou County
Tennant/Bray Road. The proposed Ski Development
is approximately fourteen miles from the U.S. 97
Highway.
Amtrak runs approximately four miles from the
proposed Ski Development on its run to Klamath
Falls Oregon. There is already a RR siding in
place for the proposed depot (on private
property), Penoyar siding. There is an electronic
safety gate in place on the County road to Tennant.
The nearest large Airports are in Klamath Falls
Oregon and Siskiyou County Air Port, Both have a
Runway of over 7,000'. Both Airports are
approximately 45 miles from the proposed base
area of the project. There is a small County
airport 22 miles to the North in Butte Valley
just off U.S. Highway 97. The proposed ski area
development is approximately seven and a half
miles in on Siskiyou County road 6P01, and another
seven miles in to the proposed parking area on
U.S.F.S. roads 44N21 and 43N09.
Private Lands Procure enough private property to exchange for
all of Section 24, T43N, R2W in the proposed ski
development of approximately 3,200 acres.
Section 29, T43N, R1W in the ski development is
owned by four different owners, which are all
willing to sell.
U.S.F.S. Permit The U.S.F.S. land within the proposed ski
development would come under a use permit fee.
The applicant will be required to have a percentage
of the estimated development costs of Phase I and II
in cash or readily convertible assets. Bid deposits
will be required with the bid of the project. There
will be fees charged when operations begin on the
gross amount of profits.
The proposed area is in the Goosenest Ranger
District on the Klamath National Forest.
Under President Clinton Option 9 Forest
Management Plan an ADDITIVE MANAGEMENT AREA
(AMA) was established in the Goosenest Ranger
District for economic diversification. The
proposed Alder Creek Divide Recreational
Area is in the AMA plan.
Environmental No significant environmental constraints have been
identified which would preclude development of the
recreational facility.
Cultural Resources Known cultural resources appear to be common to many
other regions of the Klamath National Forest.
Competition At present time there are two operating Alpine
Ski Areas and One Cross Country Ski development
within the Regional market area.
Advertising After permits have been obtained a full blown
advertising campaign will proceed with the news
media and advertising through TV, radio, bill
boards, and 1-800 telephone number, and magazines
for vacations for winter, spring, summer, and
fall will be advertised in. Points of interest
throughout the area will also be advertised,
such as Cater Lake National Park, Lava Beds
National Monument, and the three wildlife refuges
within the area.
Staff Training One of the primary objectives is to provide
formal training for the staff. A written manual
will focus on the customer service factors
involved. Staff members will be encouraged to
take courses offered by the local schools that
will better their self esteem and establish an
enthusiastic, customer oriented atmosphere.
The Local Market Forest Service studies show a potential for
467,000 skier visits within the primary region.
A study completed in February 1986 by
Natelson/Levander/Whitney has shown the primary
market in 1990, in seven different model names,
with a low of 145,332 to a high of 677,501. A
study completed for the Mt. Shasta Ski Area Inc.
by Economics Research Associates in October 1987,
shows a skier primary market of 488,057 in 1990.
Redding California, Klamath Falls and Medford
Oregon are the biggest towns within the Primary
Market.
In 1981 a report on Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort was
completed, to see what effects an expansion of
that resort would have on the Bend area. In that
report there are two interesting figures given.
Over 90% of the people visiting Mt. Bachelor
depend upon the private automobile, and
average of three people will occupy each car.
By the year 2000 the forecast is for 159,080
skiers from California. A call was made in
1991 to see if they are meeting this predication.
A representative of Mt. Bachelor in marking said
they had already surpassed that figure.
The primary market area population (100 mile ring)
for 1995 is projected to be 625,923.
It should be noted that the market analysis doesn't
assume development of Cascade World Village.
The Regional Market Regional ski areas and resorts typically draw skiers from
within a 5 hour driving radius or approximately 250
miles. This would take in Medford, Grants Pass
Oregon, and Eureka, Crescent city, Red Bluff, and
Chico California. Population in that region is
1,800,000 including the local market.
Budget The total project cost will be approximately fifty
five million dollars ($55,000.000.00) for the ski
development.
Chair Lifts for first phase. . . . $ 8,000,000.00
Day Lodge, Road, Sewer, Water,
Maintenance Shop, all permits and
Building Plan and other work as
required. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 27,000,000.00
TOTAL $ 35,000,000.00
Administration The following administrative plan will be initiated:
1. Reports will be generated every 30 days
showing sales etc.
2. A profit and loss statement will be generated
every 30 Days. These figures will be
compared to the budget, and will after one
year of operation be compared with past
performances.
Village Development Located at between 5,800' to 6,400', the village
will have the following amenities: Main Day Lodge
(open year around), Golfing, Mt. Biking, ATV Riding,
Hiking, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Snowmobiling, Snowplay
Area, Skiing (Alpine & Cross Country), Snow Shoeing,
Snowboarding, Ice Skating Rink, Lift rides during
summer to Alder Creek Divide (Vistas), Dinning at
the top of the ridge, Interpretive Center Volcanic
Geology), Hiking trail into the volcanic crater of
West Haight Mt., Shopping Area, R.V. Park, Motel and
Condominiums, Hunting and Trout Fishing.
Other amenities within a two hour drive or less:
Three Wildlife Refuges; Crater Lake National Park;
Lava Beds National Monument; Klamath River (rafting);
Mt. Shasta Wilderness; Volcanic Scenic Highway;
Medicine Lake & Ice Caves; Klamath Falls Museum;
and several Golf Courses.
Ski Development (ALDER CREEK DIVIDE) Ski development would start as soon
as permits are in hand with five chair lifts. Estimated
cost, $ 35,000,000.00 over a five year period. Twelve lifts
would be constructed over a seven to ten year period. Night
skiing and an alpine slide is being considered in the plan
development. The base area will be in Section 24, T43N, R2W
at an elevation of 6,400'. The elevation of West Haight Mt.
is 8,002'. There are two chair lifts that extend below
the base area at 5.800' elevation. This gives the area a
vertical rise of 2,200'. Exposure is north. The "Skiers at
One Time" (SAOT) within the seven to ten year period will be
9,000 plus. It will provide an ideal mix of skier terrain for
family and recreational skier groups: First phase: 15% beginner,
70% intermediate, and 15% advanced. Final phase: 15% beginner,
65% intermediate, 20% advanced. There will be over 40 acres
for sledding and snow tubing. Each phase will significant
separate area for the growing snowboard population.
The already existing snowmobile system will be tied into
the ski development for more winter activity.
SUMMARY
WEST HAIGHT MOUNTAIN (ALDER CREEK SKI DEVELOPMENT)
The potential development of a Alpine ski area on the
north slopes of West Haight Mountain described in this
analysis. West Haight Mountain is located 15 air miles
northeast of Mt. Shasta near the Old Logging Town of
Tennant and the Old Railroad Town of Bray. The site
ranges in elevation from approximately 5,600' to
7,800'. The site boundary includes approximately 2,800
acres of the Klamath National Forest in the Goosenest
Ranger District. At full development the site would
support approximately 8,300 SAOT (SKIERS AT ONE TIME).
This proposal is for a year round five star destination resort.
SAOT - estimated by multiplying the
acreage of ski runs against the appropriate density factor
for the slope class (i.e., skiers per acre), that represents full
development. The acres of runs are estimated by the
amount of skiable terrain within the area boundary. The
density factors used for the three slope classes are:
Beginner - 15 skiers/acre
Intermediate - 12 skiers/acre
advanced - 5 skiers/acre
SNOW CONDITIONS
No snow avalanche hazards have been identified within
the analysis area.
The average snow depth for the base area is 60 inches
(Base Area elevation 6,400'). Northern California and
Southern Oregon was in a drought from the fall of 1983
to the fall of 1993 (Snow depths records on file with
Dick Cowardin).
THE AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
HYDROLOGY
Two springs are the prominent surface water resources
in the analysis area. It is anticipated that
groundwater resources are present and in relatively
large quantities in the area.
VEGETATION
Mixed conifer forest cover the lower elevations of the
area. Red Fir, and White Fir, except for small areas of
subalpine vegetation on the peaks.
WILDLIFE
Surveys have indicated that no federally listed
threatened or endangered wildlife species are present
in any of the analysis area.
Spotted Owl were vocalized for , but there was not any
responds.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Of the approximate 3,000 acres of public land within
the analysis area, about 565 acres have been completely
inspected and one historic site found. Evidence of
prehistoric use in this area is limited to single,
isolated artifacts. Some sites are likely to occur on
those lands that were railroad logged early in this
century.
ECONOMICS
Most of the economic impacts resulting from the
development of a downhill skiing project in the
Siskiyou County area would occur in selected
communities situated along I-5.
The visitor industry in Siskiyou County is becoming
increasingly important to the local economy.
WEST HAIGHT MOUNTAIN
Description: The purpose of this is to describe and
analyze the potential development of alpine skiing on
the north slopes of West Haight Mountain. This area is
located northeast of Mt. Shasta near the town of
Tennant. It ranges from about 5,800' to 8000' in
elevation. The site boundary takes in approximately 320
acres of private property. At full development the site
would support about 8,000+ SAOT. The ratio of
Beginner/Intermediate/Advance is approximately
15/65/20. Facilities would take place on private
and National Forest lands.
The "Cascade World Four Season Resort" would develop
private lands to provide a year-round five star
destination resort.
Facilities: The area would be served by three lodges
and one parking area. The main lodge for
the ski area would be located west of Filson Springs.
This facility would provide visitors and staff with
administrative offices, ski equipment rental and repair
shops, sports shop, cafeteria, ski school, ski patrol
headquarters, first aid station, and rest-rooms. Restrooms
and cafeterias would also be provided at the
other two lodges. A separate maintenance area would be
constructed near the main base lodge. This facility
would service and store snow cats back - hoes, and
snowmobiles and other heavy equipment that are required
for the operation of the ski area.
Utilities: Electrical power would be brought in from
off-site primarily by underground transmission lines.
Telephone service would be established by microwave
link to existing off-site stations. Underground
telephone lines would connect the ski area facilities
to the microwave link.
Gasoline and diesel fuels would be stored at the
maintenance center for use by the operator. Heating oil
and propane gas would be stored at the base lodge for
heating and cooking.
Groundwater wells would be used to meet water needs.
Irrigation needs would also be met by using groundwater
and sewage grey-water. Sewage disposal would be by
septic tanks/leachfields, or by a disposal plant.
Skier Demand: Two ski areas are
now operating within the primary market area. They
include Mt. Ashland Ski Area, Mt. Shasta Ski Park.
The present SAOT usage is 3,654. These areas are
looking to expand to 8,894 SAOT.
Social: The trend of slow growth in Siskiyou County and
accelerated growth in Redding is expected to continue.
By the year 2010 the number of households in Siskiyou
County is expected to increase at an annual rate of 0.7
percent for a total of 20,500. The Redding census for
1990 is just over 60,000. The area has been
experiencing a faster growth than anyone predicted.
Transportation: Approximately 7 1/2 miles of road would
be reconstructed to connect the base lodge/parking area
to County Road 6P01. The U.S. Forest Service, Blue
Canyon Road 44N21 and 43N09 would be the main access.
Land Ownership: There is a land exchange
being considered on this project.
Comparison: This analysis area would not effect
Federally listed Threatened or Endangered species or
Forest Service sensitive species. The mature forest
component of habitat diversity would be decreased.
(1) Other ski areas
The ski developments on Mount Shasta has southerly
exposures. Mount Ashland and proposed Alder Creek
Divide have northern exposures.
Mount Ashland needs 36/48" snow base to open for a
fair skiing experience. Alder Creek Divide can
start operations on an 18" snow base. Access to
Alder Creek Divide is better than most of the
areas proposed and existing.
Alder Creek Divide has better diversified terrain
in comparison to the other areas, therefore the
skier would have a better experience.