Keystone’s New Peru Express Six-Pack Nears Completion
The finishing touches are being put on what will become Keystone’s third six-pack chairlift. This installation is more of a routine upgrade than a major transformation for the resort’s experience.
Whiteface Is Planning a New High-Speed Lift and Trails for Future Seasons. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts.
In preparation for a major 2023 competition event, New York’s Whiteface ski area is proposing a series of enhancements that have the potential to address lower-mountain crowding bottlenecks and annoying trail logistics.
Jackson Hole Rendezvous Peak Bootpack Axed for 2021-22
The bootpack to the top of Jackson Hole’s Rendezvous Bowl will not be offered this season, according to a press release put out by the resort this week. Normal capacity guidelines will return on the aerial tram.
Sierra-At-Tahoe’s West Bowl to Be Closed for 2021-22 Season, Other Openings Delayed Through at Least 2022
In late August, Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort was ravaged by the Caldor Fire, which caused extensive damage to lifts, facilities, and some terrain. With its most recent update, the resort has given a sense of just how much damage was done.
Steamboat Maintaining Amended Version of its Virtual Gondola Line, Removes Priest Creek Lift for 2021-22
The virtual line program for Steamboat’s gondola is returning this winter, with a few modifications based on learnings from the summer season. The Colorado resort has also removed its oldest lift.
Powdr Offering Refunds to Killington, Snowbird, Copper, and Mount Bachelor Passholders Over Controversial “Fast Tracks” Program
As a result of the considerable controversy generated by the Fast Tracks program, Powdr is offering refunds to season passholders for the four impacted resorts. The program will still be implemented as planned.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Faces Uncertain 2021-22 Season after Fire Damage, Offers Passholders Refund Options
Due to extensive damage from the Caldor Fire, Sierra-at-Tahoe is unsure of how long it will take to open and how much terrain will be available this season. Pass purchasers are now able to take advantage of a few compensation options.
Killington, Snowbird, Copper, and Mount Bachelor Instituting Premium “Fast Tracks” Program for 2021-22
For a premium, guests will be able to skip the lines and directly load the lifts at Copper, Killington, Mount Bachelor, and Snowbird. This policy may result in longer general-admission lines and a more commercialized vibe at these resorts.
Arapahoe Basin Goes With Six-Pack for Lenawee Triple Replacement
Arapahoe Basin has signed a contract with Leitner-Poma to replace the Lenawee Triple chair with a detachable six-pack lift for the 2022-23 season. The project is designed with wind stability in mind.
Palisades Tahoe Renames Squaw One and Squaw Creek Chairs
The newly-christened Palisades Tahoe has quietly released new names for two of its chairs, respectively renaming the Squaw Creek and Squaw One chairlifts the Resort Chair and Wa She Shu lift.