Casper City Council members and staff examine the view of Casper Mountain while touring the new Hogadon Basin Ski Area lodge on Tuesday, May 9, on Casper Mountain. The new lodge replaces the outdated 60s-era building, which had become outdated and suffered from structural issues. The new lodge is also intended to operate year round and can be booked for events and weddings. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)
Casper City Council members were given a sneak peek at the new Hogadon Basin Ski Area lodge as it nears completion, on Tuesday, May 9, on Casper Mountain.
Council members and staff boarded a city bus to be driven to the site before their regular session.
City council approved the $5.1 million dollar project last year from money earmarked for capital items. The new lodge is expected to be completed by next month and is designed to operate year round.
Casper City Council members and staff tour the new Hogadon Basin Ski Area lodge on Tuesday, May 9, on Casper Mountain. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)Crews continue to work on construction of the new Hogadon Basin Ski Area lodge as Casper City Council members and staff take a tour of the new facility on Tuesday, May 9, on Casper Mountain. The new lodge is expected to be completed this summer. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)Casper City Council members stand on the outdoor deck of the new Hogadon Basin Ski Area lodge during a tour on Tuesday, May 9, on Casper Mountain. The deck will be completed with a seating area and bar. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)The new Hogadon Basin Ski Area lodge is nearing completion next to the old lodge at right. The new building will replace the old structure which was built in the early-1960s. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)
