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Burke Mountain, in Northeast Vermont, has new ownership with strong ties to the region.
An ownership group made up of principals in Jay Peak Resort,Vermont has purchased neighboring Burke Mountain. Ariel Quiros, who along with Jay Peak president Bill Stenger bought Jay Peak Resort from Mont Saint-Sauveur Valley resorts in 2008, is heading the group, called Q-Burke. Stenger is involved as well.
"This is a separate company with the same ownership principals," says Steve..