A little update on the history of "The Loaf". It closed for skiing in 2000 under a storm of mismanagement and unfavorable weather. The owners at that time lost their liquor license, futher denting their profits. Once they tried to reopen (in2001), the lifts either failed inspection or failed to be inspected, so they were not given approval by the state to operate. The owner at the time, Remo Polseli, was then charged with felony tax evasion in connection to another business.
While serving his time, Remo's Sugar Loaf business and property remained closed and fell back into the hands of its creditors (Huntington Bank was one, and a shell corp believed to be owned by Remo's wife was another). Kate Wickstrom came along and "purchased" the property in '05. (the purchase may have been on a land-contract, with Remo holding the mortgage). Kate was affiliated with Narconon (the retarded son of Scientology).
Some suspected Kate's motives with the property. Regardless, she was unable to get it going again. This entire property and its key players have been one giant soap opera. Interesting reading if you have time. It's reported that the rivival of the resort will be near impossible: some lifts and buildings, in addition to the water system for snowmaking are beyond repair and would require razing. It's sad, this was a fun, family destination at one time.
The Ski Resort is Sugar Loaf , It use to be a Prosperous area with the Heavy Winters we have here and the Lake Effect Snows it was a great place to Ski in Maple City , It was Operational until about 2002 when an Elevator Accident crushed one of the Maitenence workers , the Wife Brought Suit and won thus Bankrupting the Holding CO. , It was sold to Kate Wickstrom in Hopes of reopening but we had 3 years of Mild Winters and now she is trying to sell it . she had hoped to put in a Rehab Center .
HAHAHAHAHA, If me and my friends saw you UE'ing in tough places that we UE at, we seriusly would think UE was gay and would quit on the spot and just walk out
Yes,detroit would be amazing, but considering we aren't old enough to drive, and the whole 'parental unit' thing...We like to stick close to home... *cant wait till drivers license*
there are MANY FLIPPIN PLACES TO UE IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN, go to detriot region, there are many places, but you have a VERY high change of being killed by a gangstarz
It really didn't look old at all, which I found all the more intriguing because it seemed like it could have still been a serviceable lodge. I'd guess it was built in the 60's or 70's.
She's probably correct. If they were closing it for good, they'd probably take all that stuff out. They just wouldnt leave expensive things like that computer there. It's probably a winter place.
We didn't find any newspapers, etc. with dates, but we talked to the attendant at the neighboring golf course about the place. He claimed that it had indeed been vacated a year earlier when times got tough and that there was some trouble selling the place, hence the abandonment.
Indeed it is...not sure exactly how to get there but I was visiting the Traverse City area when I stumbled on this place. It's across the street from a golf course; that's about the only clue I have to offer as to its whereabouts.
Broke my leg there when I was 7 LOL
toneron 10 months ago
Not sure its "abandoned".
lestudio76 11 months ago
Looking through windows is not urban exploration....AND tampering with mail is a federal offense.
randypcole 1 year ago
That's weird. Everything that a working brain is supposed to do, yours does the exact opposite.
roblaue 1 year ago
would be a good vid if not for the moronic narration.
elvishitler 1 year ago
A little update on the history of "The Loaf". It closed for skiing in 2000 under a storm of mismanagement and unfavorable weather. The owners at that time lost their liquor license, futher denting their profits. Once they tried to reopen (in2001), the lifts either failed inspection or failed to be inspected, so they were not given approval by the state to operate. The owner at the time, Remo Polseli, was then charged with felony tax evasion in connection to another business.
invadvice 2 years ago
While serving his time, Remo's Sugar Loaf business and property remained closed and fell back into the hands of its creditors (Huntington Bank was one, and a shell corp believed to be owned by Remo's wife was another). Kate Wickstrom came along and "purchased" the property in '05. (the purchase may have been on a land-contract, with Remo holding the mortgage). Kate was affiliated with Narconon (the retarded son of Scientology).
invadvice 2 years ago
Some suspected Kate's motives with the property. Regardless, she was unable to get it going again. This entire property and its key players have been one giant soap opera. Interesting reading if you have time. It's reported that the rivival of the resort will be near impossible: some lifts and buildings, in addition to the water system for snowmaking are beyond repair and would require razing. It's sad, this was a fun, family destination at one time.
invadvice 2 years ago
Here this is somebody's property and your looking in the windows and trespassing all over the damn place.
gasman396 3 years ago
The Ski Resort is Sugar Loaf , It use to be a Prosperous area with the Heavy Winters we have here and the Lake Effect Snows it was a great place to Ski in Maple City , It was Operational until about 2002 when an Elevator Accident crushed one of the Maitenence workers , the Wife Brought Suit and won thus Bankrupting the Holding CO. , It was sold to Kate Wickstrom in Hopes of reopening but we had 3 years of Mild Winters and now she is trying to sell it . she had hoped to put in a Rehab Center .
Brian4u99 3 years ago
Some unbelievably dumb comments sprinkled throughout this vid. Don't bother watching the whole thing. It's intolerable.
bimlala1 3 years ago 3
Dude -- don't be a tool. Think you can handle that?
roblaue 3 years ago
Thats not UE!
MoriturusBW 3 years ago
Thats someone's property your trespassing on retard. Thats not UE!
gasman396 3 years ago
Sweeet...let the one-man crusade against walking around the perimeter of abandoned buildings begin!
roblaue 3 years ago
What was the name of the song at the very beginning?
Planeguy13 3 years ago
It's "Porcelain" by Moby. Pretty sweet, isn't it?
roblaue 3 years ago
Yeah, I love the song! Thanks!
Planeguy13 3 years ago
HAHAHAHAHA, If me and my friends saw you UE'ing in tough places that we UE at, we seriusly would think UE was gay and would quit on the spot and just walk out
buzzymcbuzz 3 years ago
me and some friends started a UE group. Its a amazingly fun, however there aren't that many spots to UE around here. (we live in lower michigan)
flashbangpow 3 years ago
How about Detroit though? I imagine that would be hotbed of UE activity.
roblaue 3 years ago
Yes,detroit would be amazing, but considering we aren't old enough to drive, and the whole 'parental unit' thing...We like to stick close to home... *cant wait till drivers license*
flashbangpow 3 years ago 2
Yep, if you enjoy UE now, just wait 'til you can actually drive places.
roblaue 3 years ago
there are MANY FLIPPIN PLACES TO UE IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN, go to detriot region, there are many places, but you have a VERY high change of being killed by a gangstarz
buzzymcbuzz 3 years ago
oh yes, because "gagstarz" hang out in abandoned buildings eating rats and waiting for innocent people to come along. everyone knows this.
krookroorocket 3 years ago 3
They do, but they dont eat rats... Dont be silly and toughen up
buzzymcbuzz 3 years ago
It really didn't look old at all, which I found all the more intriguing because it seemed like it could have still been a serviceable lodge. I'd guess it was built in the 60's or 70's.
roblaue 3 years ago
this guy is an idiot
fired08 3 years ago
Thanks!
roblaue 3 years ago
Oh come on!!! You're not from around here are you? Just a guess
khiller31 4 years ago
No, I'm not...I must have missed the part where I was portraying myself as a local :)
roblaue 4 years ago
She's probably correct. If they were closing it for good, they'd probably take all that stuff out. They just wouldnt leave expensive things like that computer there. It's probably a winter place.
DoorknobSniffer2 4 years ago
We didn't find any newspapers, etc. with dates, but we talked to the attendant at the neighboring golf course about the place. He claimed that it had indeed been vacated a year earlier when times got tough and that there was some trouble selling the place, hence the abandonment.
roblaue 4 years ago
Am I seeing a couple of newspaper vending doodads at 5:10 in your video? Any newspapers in them which would have had a date on them?
CanItAlready 4 years ago
hey is this sugar loaf outside of traverse city? let me know cause i would love to see it.
i googled sugar loaf northern michigan and only came up with a bunch of old articles about a place in traverse city.
wanderingrobots 4 years ago
Indeed it is...not sure exactly how to get there but I was visiting the Traverse City area when I stumbled on this place. It's across the street from a golf course; that's about the only clue I have to offer as to its whereabouts.
roblaue 4 years ago