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Show Several New Ski Runs Being Cut and Improved on Park City Vest Several new runs are being cut at Park City West this summer. sum-mer. The new runs, yet unnamed will accommodate the expert, along with the powder enthusiasts. enthus-iasts. Three of the new runs begin near the top of Mavrick Ridge, and descend down to meet the lower portion of Ambush. The new runs are close to 200 yards wide and are completely northern north-ern exposure. Other new runs being cleared clear-ed include the previously rough cleared Bushwhacker Run, im -mediately below the 1, Tomahawk Toma-hawk Lift. This run is almost complete, with a few final days of cat work required to smooth it over. Bob Autry's prime responsibility is the operation and supervision of the area's heavy equipment, during the summer months. Don Redmon, " President and General Manager of the area, is also well qualified qual-ified in the operation of heavy equipment. After completing the final touches of these four runs, next on the agenda will be the widening of the ever popular. Slaughterhouse Run. More room in the upper portion is required to allow access for skiers, as well as the snow cats for the necessary control of the moguls during the winter time. Other phases of summer work has included the changing and turning of the chair clips, on three of the four lifts. This recommended rec-ommended practice, once every three years, prolongs the life of the cables, provides a new cable running surface, and prevents cable deterioration. Grass has been planted on several existing ski runs, mainly on the beginning slopes-near slopes-near the main lodge. A sturdy grass not only provides summer beauty and prevents erosion, but also provides a winter cold layer of insulation between the snow and ground surface. This layer prolongs the snow cover and provides a sturdy ski surface. |
