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Williams Lake XC Skiing: End of an Era
Today was the last day that Williams Lake Hotel in Rosendale, NY was open to
day and overnight guests. It will soon be sold to Canopy Development whose principles I am told include Steve Case of Time Warner and tennis player Andri Agassi. It is destined to be an ultra exclusive resort spa. Williams Lake had an history spanning nearly 80 years that included deep roots in biathlon, xc skiing and touring, and jumping. Ed Williams Jr., grandson of the founder was a member of the first USA Olympic Biathlon Team in 1960. Williams Lake was the site of many high level cross country and biathlon competitions. The Rosendale Nordic Ski Club is thought to be the oldest nordic ski club in USA. The Williams Lake/Rosendale Nordic Ski Club tradition was broad and deep. I consider this a salvo reflecting and signaling the ongoing demise of xc skiing in this region. This real estate transaction also likely signals a scramble for investors to purchase properties in the area. Life will not be the same in the sleepy Roundout Valley. Down the road in Kerhonkson, a golf club was recently purchased by Vijay Sing. While I have skied on the Hudson Valley Resort Gold Course, and they have a monster Piston Bully, they really never developed skiing. Perhaps one of these two new developers will accommodate skiers with snow making and some public access that wouldn't affect the experience of their clientele. Let's hope. Gary Jacobson Rosendale, NY |
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