Well...

Many Ski Areas have Closed forever with less stress on them than the Summit has right now. Conservative Management is the way that they have survived this far. It is also how Boyne has been able to expand over time.

I DON'T LIKE (at all) Hyak not having a lift this year. But if the tradeoff is that the area will be stronger and healthier NEXT year (and beyond), then I guess I can live with it. Yes, you're right- I wasn't planning to ski there much this year anyway (I'm committed elsewhere presently), but I DO plan on skiing there for many more years and I want them to put the area into great shape again.

So Summit Management: Here is Hoping that you're listening and will keep the Hyak Lovers in the loop. Perhaps you can throw them a small bone (that won't cost much): Change the name back to Hyak and change the signs to show the lifts that will soon be there. If you ARE serious about Hyak, give the loyalist some hope!