Wolf Creek, CO, Announces New Chairlift That Will Make the Resort More Accessible to Beginners Wolf Creek Ski Area in Southern Colorado is excited to announce the construction and installation of a new chairlift, The Tumbler, to Wolf Creek’s refined lift system, now inclusive of eleven lifts. The new chairlift is being built in response to a need for first-time skiers to have a sanctuary that offers a relaxed learning environment. Related: Wolf Creek Ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Installing Chairlift to Serve New Beginner Area Peter Landsman of LiftBlog reports that Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, is building a new chairlift to serve new beginner terrain. Related: Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Dig Out Snowcat Completely Buried by Recent Snowfall Although the resort has officially announced nothing, a teaser was posted on social media yesterday, so an official announcement won’t be long. The project was […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 8, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, Announces $100 Million of Upgrades for 23/24 Season and Reveals New Name for Pioneer Express Chair Ahead of the 2023/24 winter season, Winter Park invests more than $100 million into upgrades, including workforce housing, a new lift, and new dining, retail, and rental locations Winter Park Resort in Colorado continues to make upgrades and improvements that focus on the employee and guest experience. As the resort prepares for the 2023/24 winter season, it is completing a […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 7, 2023 1 Comment
Grand Targhee Resort, Wy-Daho, Conditions Report; Fresh Chair and a Fresh 4″ Report from November 25 & 26, 2022 The gang at the Ghee is certainly thankful this ‘turkey holiday.’ Shiny new Colter Lift opened under glorious sun on Friday, just ahead of a tidy Saturday storm cycle which has gifted Grand Targhee and the surrounding area with four inches of ‘fresh’ so far. As awesome (and vital) as powder snow is, […] Conditions Report Paulie | November 27, 2022 0 Comments
Busy Summer Continues as Alta Ski Area, UT, Replaces Lift and Prepares For Upcoming Season Progress Continues After 23 seasons, Alta finally decided to upgrade its Sunnyside lift in an attempt to reduce lift lines in the Albion base area and improve access to the Sugarloaf and Supreme lifts. This summer they have been working to install the replacement, a new high-speed six-pack lift made by Leitner Poma. Leitner Poma is one of two companies […] Industry News Ryan Kime | September 1, 2022 0 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT, to Replace Sunnyside Chairlift and Remove Albion Chairlift This Summer Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Alta Ski Area, UT, will this summer replace the Sunnyside lift with a new, six-pack detachable lift, according to documents filed with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The project was approved in 2017 as part of the resort’s master development plan. As part of the plan, the new chair would make the Albion lift […] SnowBrains | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
Snowbasin Resort, UT, to Upgrade Middle Bowl Chairlift and Expand Parking for 2021-22 Season Snowbasin Resort, UT, yesterday announced plans to replace Middle Bowl Chairlift and expand parking for the 2021-22 winter season. The new Middle Bowl Express will be a high-speed six-person lift that enhances the overall guest experience with increased uphill capacity and shortened ride time from 12 to less than six minutes. Additionally, approximately 350 parking stalls will be added in […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
Eager Riders Stay Overnight at Mt Hutt, NZ, to be First to Ride New Chairlift on Opening Day A group of eager skiers and boarders slept overnight at Mt Hutt resort in New Zealand to be the first to ride the resort’s new eight-seater Nor’west Express chairlift on opening day today. The group, all donning t-shirts with the slogan ‘First on Chair’, came prepared for the all-nighter with beer and portable speakers. “You can’t sleep, it’s like so […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 11, 2021 0 Comments