The Polar Bear Ski Club, which bought and assembled a yurt at McCauley Mountain in 2011 for it’s alpine team, has requested permission to erect a second yurt for its nordic racers.
The request was made to the Town of Webb Board by Polar Bear President Diane Heroux.
The Polar Bear yurts are roughly circular at 30 feet in diameter and dome upward to a slight point.
The new yurt would be located near the current packer garage at the end of the parking lot.
The use would be similar to that of the existing yurt with skiers being able to gather, warm themselves and store equipment.
The cost would be similar to the first yurt, Heroux said.
That would mean about $21,000 with another $5,000 for foundation, electrical and other costs.
“We are asking the Town for permission, so that we may order the yurt as soon as possible, as it takes about 12 weeks from order until delivery,” Heroux said.
The Town Board agreed the yurt would be a welcome addition to McCauley and resolved Tuesday to support the project.
The costs will again be bourne by the Polar Bear Ski Club.
