Yosemite ski resort needs repairs, public input

Yosemite ski resort needs repairs, public input

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Story Published: Jan 13, 2009 at 2:06 PM PST

Story Updated: Jan 13, 2009 at 2:06 PM PST

By Associated Press

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - National Park Service officials are asking the public for suggestions that could be incorporated into renovation of the state's first lodge-based ski resort at Badger Pass.

The decaying foundation of the 1935-era Swiss chalet has made repairs necessary. But balancing historic preservation with modern conveniences and safety standards is the challenge.

Currently the cross-country ski rental shop is housed in a doublewide trailer in the parking lot. Expanding the lodge to make room for rentals would change its design character. A new building also might affect sensitive meadows.

A spokesman says the park could spend $30 million on the project.

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