Earlier this year, Peter Christodoulo purchased a ranch within Elko’s Ruby Mountains for $3.49M.
The ranch consists of two parcels. The first is 900 acres and covers the lower section of the ranch, while the second covers the upper section of the ranch and is 2,296 acres.
Tentative plans are to develop the elevations of just more than 6,000 feet to more than 9,400 feet with north-facing terrain and butts against Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land.
Christodoulo estimates somewhere between 1,200-1,500 acres of the property is suitable for skiing.
The resort may not just be limited to skiing, as Christodoulo is interested in mountain biking, hiking and a via ferrata (a mountain climbing sport).
Christodoulo is in the process of soliciting feedback from Elko County residents regarding the possibility of creating a winter resort behind Spring Creek.
Modern Land and Development Construction LLC is working with him to test resident opinion. The resort would require rezoning approval from the Elko County Planning Commission.
Reportedly, the resort has received hundreds of online signatures on petitions both in favor and against the project.
Opponents are concerned about wildlife, traffic and a change to the area’s rural character.
Since 1955 there have been numerous attempts at constructing a ski lodge in the area. Projects failed for various reasons including cost, difficulty of development and land ownership issues.
A public hearing with the Planning Commission is scheduled for Nov. 21. (Source)
