What happened to Sugarloaf ski resort Michigan?

CEDAR, Mich. — Demolition has begun at a former ski resort in northern Michigan. Sugar Loaf in Leelanau County, northwest of Traverse City, once attracted 3,000 skiers a day in winter but has been idle for more than 20 years.

Where was Sugarloaf ski resort in Michigan?

Leelanau County
Sugar Loaf, located in Cleveland Township, opened in 1947 and by the mid-1970s attracted 3,000 to 4,000 skiers per day. It once was the largest employer in Leelanau County, with the hotel, lodge and condominiums often filled to capacity.

When did Sugarloaf ski resort close?

2000
Sugar Loaf, northwest of Traverse City, was once the county’s largest employer. The resort, which includes a golf course, lodging and an airstrip, closed in 2000.

Who bought Sugarloaf ski?

Sugar Loaf was sold to SPV 45 LLC of Delaware in December, 2020.

What happened Sugarloaf band?

Guitarist Bob Yeazel (born Robert Devon Lee Yeazel on November 1, 1946 in Denver, Colorado) died in Stuart, Florida on June 9, 2016 at the age of 69. After a seven-year battle with Pick’s disease, Corbetta died in Denver on September 16, 2016, at the age of 68.

Where was Sugar Loaf?

Sugar Loaf, Portuguese Pão de Açúcar, landmark peak overlooking Rio de Janeiro and the entrance of Guanabara Bay, in southeastern Brazil. Named for its shape, the conical, granitic peak (1,296 feet [395 metres]) lies at the end of a short range between Rio de Janeiro and the Atlantic Ocean.

Who was the lead singer of Sugarloaf?

Jerry Corbetta
Lead vocalist and keyboardist Jerry Corbetta, along with guitarist Bob Webber, played together in the Denver-based band The Moonrakers.

Why are hills called Sugarloaf?

The name “Sugarloaf” was coined by the Portuguese in the 16th century when sugar cane was heavily produced and traded in Brazil. The shape of the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain is similar to the shape of a loaf of refined sugar that was traded in the 16th century.