Ski pad on a budget? 

If you were to design the ultimate ski pad would it be an igloo at the base of the ski area?  Or a studio condo in town within walking distance to restaurants?  Or a tiny cabin in the woods with a tiny yard for your dog? 

The Igloo

The igloo idea seems interesting to me only if it could be slopeside -wake up, roll over and ski powder.  Of course hot showers, bathrooms and cooking facilities would have to be near by-you have to have your basics.  If you actually Google “Best Igloos” you will be amazed at the versatility.   “short term housing”.  

Ok not practical but I like this idea for Then spring/summer comes and it melts away just like the seasonal ski bum. 

Compact and Efficient Condos

In doing some research I found an interesting project that suits this idea “ski pad on a budget” soon to break ground on a in Mammoth Lakes, California.  The property will offer future buyers the opportunity to live within walking distance of the gondola and The Village at Mammoth, a four-season destination, and one of the country’s top ski resorts with one of the longest ski seasons in North America. 

The condos are compact and efficient at 410-629 sq.ft. and affordable for about $300,000.-great ski pads On a Budget.

I think this would be a great project for Heavenly Ski Resort or Kirkwood.  Great ski hideouts at a low price and very low maintenance.  As we saw this week in Tahoe it is a full-time job as least temporarily doing snow removal.  I know I spent countless hours pushing, pulling and throwing snow.  Even an igloo would have been buried this week.  

What is your ideal ski retreat?  Let me know and maybe we I can help you find it.  I’m a Realtor here in South Lake Tahoe, CA and NV.  Jennifer Fortune, 530-318-9286, jfortune@chaseinternational.com and find me on the web at realestateonlaketahoe.com