Future of Mountain Creek
Crystal Springs Resort purchased Mountain Creek in May 2010, returning the entire resort to its previous ownership. The acquisition creates the region's largest and most comprehensive four-season resort destination. Spanning five miles (8 km) through four townships (Vernon, Hardyston, Hamburg, Franklin), the combined resorts fill the historic Vernon Valley region with 15,000 acres (61 km2) of world-class, year-round amenities including award-winning golf courses, spas, hotels, a globally renowned 80,000-bottle wine cellar, ski and snowboard venues, a waterpark, and mountain bike park.
Mountain Creek had been under the ownership of Canadian-based, Intrawest ULC for the past 12 years, during which time the resort invested significant capital installing five new lifts and ongoing snowmaking upgrades including at the time, the largest single installation in North America. In the non-winter seasons, the resort is home to the Mountain Creek Waterpark and the world-renowned Diablo Freeride Mountain Bike Park. The principal owners of Crystal Springs were the original builders of the existing waterpark.
While still preliminary, Crystal Springs' plans include a rainforest-themed indoor water park hotel, a base area village with entertainment, dining and retail, as well as a "main street" with venues such as artisan food makers, a winery, brew pub, cheese maker, ice creamery, bakery, chocolatier, and more. Also contemplated are several internationally branded resort hotels. On the recreational menu are other mountain outdoor play elements such as mountain luge, zip lines, and lift-accessed water slides as well as a renewed focus on festivals and entertainment.
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