Hatcher Pass "A New Beginning" August 08

Proposed Conceptual Development Plan

The current detailed proposal being considered by the MSB Assembly is found in "Hatcher Pass -- A New Beginning." The executive summary of this report can be viewed by clicking here (843kb)

You can review or download portions of this report by clicking on the chapter title. Chapter sections are provided below for reference only.

Cover Page (835kb)

Table of Contents (855kb)

Chapter 1 -- Background and History (864kb)

         Introduction

         Background and History

Chapter 2 -- Recreation and Tourism (1.14mb)

         Overview

         Visitor Numbers

         Skiing

         Snowmobiling

         Summer Activities

         General Recreational Use Considerations

Chapter 3 -- Market Conditions (1.90mb)

         Hatcher Pass Skier Days

Chapter 4 -- Ski Areas Conceptual Plan and Phased Development Approach (1.80mb)

         Ski Areas Conceptual Plan

         Phased Approach

Chapter 5 -- North Side (Alpine) Development (3.96mb)

         Integrated Design

         Ski Lifts

         Ski Trails

         Base Area

         Day Lodge Guest Service Requirements

         Phase III Day Lodge Expansion

         Mid-Mountain Chalet

Chapter 6 -- South Side Development (942 kb)

         Transportation and Facilities

         Facilities

         Trails

         Future Development

Chapter 7 -- Capital Costs (3.8mb)

         Northern Sector - Alpine

         Southern Sector - Nordic

         Environmental Analysis Costs

         General Project Costs

         Project Cost Summary

         Capital Cost Assumptions

         Financing

Chapter 8 -- Operating Characteristics, Revenues and Expenses (2.81mb)

         Operating Characteristics

         Skier Forecasts (Ski Season, Dates of Operation, Expected Use Rate)

         Carrying Capacity

         Revenues

         Alpine Mountain Operations

         Alpine Season Passes

         Nordic Mountain Operations

         Combined Alpine and Nordic Mountain Operating Income

         Other Revenue Sources

         Combined Revenue Projection

         Operational Costs

         Summary

Chapter 9 -- Financial Analysis (858kb)

         Break-Even Analysis

         Break-Even Formula

         Sensitivity

Chapter 10 -- Public, Public-Private, Non-Profit Ski Area Ownership and Management (891kb)

         Ski Area Examples

         Ownership and Management

         Possible Operation Scenarios

         Recommended Operational Structure

Chapter 11 -- Decisions and Timeline for Development (1.3mb)

         Project Components

         Construction

         Timeline for Development

Appendix A -- Personnel Costs by Department and Function (1.5mb)

Appendix B -- Operational Costs by Function (965kb)

Maps (listed in alphabetical order)

          Alpine Base Area Design; Chapter 5, Page 12

          Alpine Mountain Development; Chapter 5, Page 6

          Project Area; Chapter 4, Page 3

          Southside Recreation Areas and Trails Systems; Chapter 6, Page 3

          Vicinity Map; Chapter 2, Page 3

Charts and Graphs (listed in alphabetical order)

          Alpine & Nordic Assumptions & Projected Inc. for the First 9 Operating Years; 
          Chap 8, Pg 10

          Alpine Season Pass Projection; Chapter 8, Page 8

          Alpine Ski Area Typical Utilization (2009-2010 season example); Chapter 8, Page 2

          Alpine Ski Trail Levels (Phases I through III); Chapter 5, Page 5

          Alpine Ski Trail Specifications, Phase I; Chapter 5, Page 8

          Alpine Ski Trail Specifications, Phase II; Chapter 5, Page 8

          Alpine Ski Trail Specifications, Total (Phase I and Phase II); Chapter 5, Page 8

          Alpine Skier Day Levels Based on Comfortable Carrying Capacity; Chapter 8, Page 3

          Alpine Skier Days Low Estimate; Chapter 3, Page 2

          Alpine Skier Days High Estimate; Chapter 3, Page 4

          Alpine Skier Days per Operating Year; Chapter 8, Page 4

          Bed Tax Growth; Chapter 2, Page 1

          Capital Costs -- Environmental Analysis; Chapter 7, Page 9

          Capital Costs -- General Project Costs; Chapter 7, Page 9

          Capital Costs -- Northern Area; Chapter 7, Page 2

          Capital Costs -- Southern Area; Chapter 7, Page 7

          Capital Costs Summary; Chapter 7, Page 10

          Cash Operating Break-Even Data; Chapter 9, Page 2

          Comparison of Rate Structures of Various Alpine Areas; Chapter 8, Page 7

          Crevasse Moraine Winter Trail Use; Chapter 2, Page 8

          Day Lodge Expansion; Chapter 5, Page 22

          Day Lodge Guest Service Floor Space Standards; Chapter 5, Page 16

          Day Lodge Guest Service Requirements (Phase I and II); Chapter 5, Page 17

          Food and Beverage Seating Standards (Phase I and II); Chapter 5, Page 19

          Food and Beverage Seating Standards (Phase III); Chapter 5, Page 23

          General Summary of Facilities by Phase; Chapter 4, Page 4

          Labor Expenses by Department for the First Nine Operating Years; Chapter 8, Page 13

          Lift Capacity Summary by Phase; Chapter 5, Page 5

          Lift Specifications; Chapter 5, Page 4

          Net Revenue by Dept & Total Projected Operating Inc. for the First 9 Operating Years; 
          Chap 8, Pg 11

          Non-Labor Expenses by Department for the First Nine Operating Years; 
          Chapter 8, Page 15

          Parking Phasing Plan; Chapter 5, Page 13

          Projected Net Operating Income for the First Nine Operating Years; Chapter 8, Page 15

          Selected Sports National Trends; Chapter 2, Page 6

          Sensitivity Analysis, Number of Skier Days, Cash Break-Even Analysis; Chapter 9, Page 3

          Summary of Former Development Proposals; Chapter 1, Page 6

          Timeline for Project Development; Chapter 11, Page 4

          Vehicles per Month on Hatcher Pass Road at Little Susitna River; Chapter 2, Page 5

          Visitor Use at Specific Location at Hatcher Pass; Chapter 2, Page 4