Bolton Valley Resort

6 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 7 BOLTON VALLEY RESORT Yet another exciting project is the lift accessible Mountain Bike Park. Already underway, this full-service amenity will cover everything from mountain bike rentals and lessons to summer camps and races. “Last year was the first semi- year, since we were still building,” details DesLauriers. “At that time, trails were available for both intermediate and advanced riders. We can safely operate while completing Phase One because we partnered with Gravity Logic, Inc. They’re the original developers of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park in British Columbia, Canada, which is the world’s top bike park. They’ve designed and built all the major bike parks, so we’re honored to have them working with us here. It gives us so much confidence in the product we’re offering and the experience we’re creating for our guests.” The Mountain Bike Park is not only a great example of diversification, but also of “full steam ahead” management. Ever since regaining ownership five years ago, the DesLauriers family took some time to build an action plan and then raise the capital to implement it. “That’s Phase One which we’re wrapping up this summer with the completion of our Mountain Bike Park,” states DesLauriers. “One of the advantages of being a small family-run business is the simplified corporate structure. It enables you to be nimble and responsive.” Her focus was initially building a strong leadership group, which paid off because she now works with a close-knit team. “Even more importantly, we share a vision for the present and the future,” she asserts. “For example, one of our investors is the local company Hula, which owns innovative