Bunkhouse Construction

This week we started construction of the bunkhouse, between the The Lupine and The Wild Rose. Denison had poured the concrete into for the footers already and we were able to begin actual building. However, the project got held up on the first day as we had trouble getting the brackets on the concrete footers and had to make the trip to Phillipsburg for more parts. We did get a full day of building on Wednesday and completed the supporting beems as well as the framing for the floor boards. Right now Denison is thinking of naming the new building the "Bear Den" which is fitting, but feel free to leave ideas for other names in the comment section.

This is where we started Wednesday

Supporting beams go into place

Denison precariously placing I-beams 15' off the ground

Starting to visualize the third structure

Headed up

Tomorrow we leave for the lodge with a trailer stacked with lumber for the bunkhouse. Denison and I will be building for the next couple days and can hopefully make some good progress. Look for a construction report on Thursday when we get back into town.

University Package

This year the Altoona Ridge Lodge will offer a package for university students. The package will be all inclusive offering lodging, food and guide services for clients. The final price has yet to be finalized, but the aim is to make it considerably more affordable than taking a weekend at a ski resort. As with all bookings clients will hike in from Princeton and have their gear towed by the snowmobile. Group sizes will range from 6-8 people and could be composed of seperate parties or one big group. Please post comments and suggestions in the comment section.

Point 8400'

Today I took a short hike to the top of the ridge behind the lodge. The trail that leads up from the lodge is the access to the great hiking, and eventually skiing, near the lodge. From here one has great views of both Goat Mt (left) and Racetrack Peak (right). Both peaks will offer great ski tours and countless lines come winter. In unstable snow there are countless lines on the way to these great peaks.

Construction begins on new bunkhouse

Today four of six footers were installed to support the new bunkhouse being built at the property. It was quite a project but the excavator made things go very smoothly. Watch Eric work his magic below:



The bunkhouse will be 18' x 24' and will have three private rooms as well as an employee bedroom upstairs. It will be right between the kitchen/living room and the bath house (The Wild Rose) making both very accessible from the sleeping quarters. It'll be a great place to get some rest after a hot sauna in the winter!