Benefits to the location included stunning views, a newly-opened back bowl area, cute rescue dogs, and excellent ski runs. However, the largest drawback to the location was the lack of sufficient level ground upon which to build a new library.
While Evans and McHale concluded that the Arapahoe Basin ski area (Fig. 3) was not an ideal location for a new library building, they strongly recommend considering the location for a remote information commons staffed by roving librarians (Fig. 4). The commons should be staffed full-time during the months of November-April by two members of the Auraria Library faculty. These staff members should have strong web and instruction skills.
Figure 1: Professor Evans
Figure 2: Professor McHale
Figure 3: General Site Photo
Figure 4: Professor Evans (speck at left) Evaluates Montezuma Bowl Chutes as Potential Roving Reference Target
Okay, sign me up. I spent 40 years skiing that mountain and would gladly staff an information commons, especially if located on the Palivicini side. I nearly lost my life (on many occasions) there so have a special affinity for it. Of course, the fact that I stopped skiing 7 years ago is not a problem. I am thinking of strapping those woodies on again and making a run. So, keep me in mind and posted.
ReplyDeleteTeri, you are more woman than I! I nearly had a panic attack just riding up the Pallavicini lift. I like to think I hid it well. Lorrie did get me down the rightmost chute in Fig. 4, however.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing the potential Montezuma has on a powder day I decided to get a 4 pass for next year. Teri, if my back can ski, your knees can do it! Get some training in over the summer and we'll build an information commons on Pallavicini. I know the perfect spot on top of the rocks by the far chute on skiers left. We may need Forest Service approval...
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