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Christmas is coming early to Snowbasin with a new lift and more openings. Snowbasin’s highly awaited newest lift, DeMoisy Express, is set to open for the first time on Tuesday, December 19. This new addition will follow in the footsteps of Becker, which opened today, December 13, and Porcupine and John Paul, set to open on Friday, December 15 for the season. But that’s not all. DeMoisy will also debut alongside a brand-new patio located at the base of Strawberry.
- Becker: Wednesday, December 13
- Porcupine: Friday, December 15
- John Paul: Friday, December 15
- DeMoisy Express & Strawberry Patio: Tuesday, December 19
Snowbasin Resort is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest lift, DeMoisy Express, on Tuesday, December 19. This new lift will debut alongside a brand-new patio located at the base of the Strawberry side of the resort, offering guests an additional spot to rest and refuel before returning to the slopes.
As the resort’s third lift enhancement in four years, this new lift will double the uphill capacity for the resort’s popular Strawberry side of the mountain with the ability to transport 2,400 riders every hour with a ten-minute ride time. DeMoisy’s top terminal was strategically placed beneath its namesake peak, offering more wind protection for operation, additional access into highly sought-after terrain, and a more convenient route to the base area or Strawberry terrain. With its base terminal located near the new patio and by the base of Strawberry Gondola, this area is positioned to be a new communal hub on the mountain.
“I’m proud to announce that DeMoisy Express, Snowbasin’s newest 6-pack high-speed chair is almost here,” said Davy Ratchford, General Manager of Snowbasin. “This new addition would not be possible without our amazing team that worked tirelessly, hand in hand with the team from Leitner Poma to bring this game-changing lift to our beloved mountain. This lift will enhance the guest experience tremendously and adds more uphill capacity to our already nationally recognized lift system. I can’t wait for people to experience this new lift and some of the other additional enhancements, like our expanded patio food service in Strawberry, before the holiday season begins.”
Spanning from the northwest portion of Strawberry Lodge and encompassing over 5,000 sq. ft., the new cobblestone patio is home to three new dining outlets, more than 180 seats, and multiple fire pits for guests to cozy up to in between runs. The new dining outlets will offer an array of cuisine options, including a southern-inspired Chicken Po’ Boy, various cheesesteaks, and homestyle soups.
The debut of DeMoisy Express and the Strawberry Patio follow the resort’s recent line of upgrades for the 2023-24 season, which include the addition of 124 parking spaces and new ground-level bathrooms in the base area. To learn more about these exciting improvements, visit www.snowbasin.com. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at @SnowbasinResort to stay informed.
