Major Mountain Resort Proposed Near Chilliwack, BC
British Columbia’s number of planned ski resorts grew by one today with the unveiling of Bridal Veil Mountain Resort. Unlike the remote Valemount Glacier, Zincton, Saddle Mountain and Jumbo Glacier...
View ArticleNews Roundup: Insights
A tram in Butte, Montana?The Utah Department of Transportation hosts a podcast all about the proposed Little Cottonwood Gondola.Saddleback passes its skier visit goal for the season, secures $1.5...
View ArticleBC Businessmen Introduce Cascade Skyline Gondola Project
Just days after a new ski resort was floated near Chilliwack, British Columbia, a nearby sightseeing gondola proposal has formally launched. Former Sea to Sky Gondola and Arc’teryx Equipment executive...
View ArticleMND Ropeways to Build First US Detachable at Waterville Valley
Waterville Valley Resort and MND Ropeways have inked a deal to bring a first-of-its-kind chairlift to New Hampshire. The six place bubble lift will replace the White Peaks Express, in operation since...
View ArticleInstagram Tuesday: Spooling Up
Every Tuesday, I feature my favorite Instagram photos from around the lift world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sugar Mountain Resort (@skisugar) View this post on Instagram A post...
View ArticleGrand Targhee Selects Doppelmayr D-Line for Peaked Mountain
With skier visits up 17 percent this season from a previous record, Grand Targhee Resort will spend more than $20 million on improvements the next two years, including a new six place chairlift on...
View ArticleSchweitzer Joins Ikon, Plans Lift Improvements
Idaho’s Schweitzer has signed on to become the 45th Ikon Pass mountain in North America. Ikon Pass holders will enjoy up to 7 days of access at Schweitzer and Ikon Base Pass holders will get 5...
View ArticleNews Roundup: Earth Week
As new cabins arrive in Canada, operators of the Sea to Sky Gondola say it will be the most protected lift system on the planet when it reopens this summer.Sundance’s Ray’s quad is listed for sale,...
View ArticleInstagram Tuesday: Next Phase
Every Tuesday, I feature my favorite Instagram photos from around the lift world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Max Stosich (@i.max.s) View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
View ArticleNews Roundup: Moving Parts
The Seattle Times runs a feature story on Vail Resorts’ operational challenges at Stevens Pass compared with Alterra at Crystal Mountain.Ridgeline Executive Group will continue running Granby Ranch...
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