Chair Falls to Ground at Montana Snowbowl In a statement on Facebook yesterday, Montana Snowbowl reported that an incident required them to “temporarily halt lift service.” “Earlier today, an incident occurred on LaValle chairlift that required us to temporarily halt lift service. We are grateful to report that no injuries occurred. Our maintenance department was able to inspect the lift and ensure it was safe to operate. […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 3 Comments
Chairlift Safety Concerns Could Result in Closure of Montana Ski Area Montana Snowbowl ski area faces uncertainty regarding its scheduled December 8th opening for the upcoming 2023–24 winter season. The issue concerns the ski area’s chairlifts, which the USFS recently deemed problematic. Carolyn Upton, Lolo National Forest Supervisor, has stipulated that these concerns must be addressed this fall, or she will not grant operational approval for the season, reports Joshua Murdock […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2023 0 Comments
Brand New Lift Coming to Montana Snowbowl Will be One of Steepest Chairlifts in the Country A new triple-seat chairlift being installed at Montana Snowbowl will be one of the steepest chairlifts in the country, according to Brad Morris, who owns and operates Snowbowl with his family. Related: The 5 Scariest Lifts in the World: “According to the engineers, it’ll be one of the steepest lifts in the country. The lift is 1,700 feet vertical and 3,800 […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 8, 2022 0 Comments
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