Hakuba, Japan, Just Got Better: Iwatake’s New Gondola is Here Get ready for an unforgettable winter in Japan. After nearly two years of construction, Iwatake’s new gondola will open on December 20, 2024, and it’s a game changer. Related: Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Is The Real Deal For An International Snow Holiday Destination Hakuba Japan Home to 10 resorts with over 200+ runs and some of the best backcountry in […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Plans New $27 Million 10-Person Gondola at Canyons Village, UT In collaboration with Vail Resorts, the owner of Park City Mountain, Canyons Village has recently sealed a development agreement to construct a cutting-edge 10-person gondola. The agreement, signed by the board of trustees of the Canyons Village Management Association (CVMA), marks an important step towards enhancing the mountain experience for visitors. Dubbed the Sunrise Gondola, this state-of-the-art addition will replace […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 21, 2023 1 Comment
New Animation Shows Exactly How the New Gondola Connecting Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows, CA, Will Look  33 gondola towers. 2.4 miles. 16 minutes. That’s what the new gondola connecting Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows will look like next season, in a nutshell. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Base-to-Base Gondola Will be Completed for Next Winter The project, estimated to cost $65 million, will make Palisades Tahoe the third largest ski area in North America. Check out […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 16, 2022 8 Comments
Snow King Mountain, WY Summer 2021 Construction Update and Summit Lift Chairs For Sale Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR) in Jackson, WY, is well underway on summer construction projects on Snow King Mountain.  These projects include a new gondola to replace the Summit Lift, a new lift on the south side of the mountain, a new beginner teaching zone at the summit, snowmaking enhancements, a zip-line experience, relocation of the base of the Cougar lift, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 25, 2021 0 Comments
A Redesign Of Steamboat, CO’s Gondola Square Is In The Works Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has recently released their final plans to redevelop Gondola Square starting in April. The project is slated to be the biggest job they’ve attempted since the resort opened in 1963. The goal is to turn the square into a multi-use plaza adding stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. They plan to move the existing gondola terminal 300 […] Industry News Nick Retterer | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
Out With The Old, In With The New. Steamboat, CO Ready to Open New Gondola After record-breaking snowfall in October, and more snow in the forecast, Steamboat Ski Resort, CO is excited to announce the grand opening of its new gondola. This Saturday, November 23, the mountain will be having an opening celebration beginning at 7:30 am in gondola square with complimentary mimosas and powdered donuts. The first 100 people on the gondola will also […] Industry News Ryan Nadiak | November 22, 2019 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO to Replace Aged Zephyr Express with New $16 Million 10-Person Gondola for Next Winter Season Winter Park Resort’s skier upload capacity will be significantly increased next season with the addition of a new gondola. Winter Park Resort announced early Monday morning, that as part of larger Alterra Mountain Company plans, they will replace the Zephyr Express chairlift, currently a high-speed quad chairlift, with a new 10-person gondola. The new gondola is expected to be installed […] Industry News Steven Agar | March 14, 2018 2 Comments
Thredbo Resort, Australia Submits Application to Replace 50-Year Old Lift with New Gondola Thredbo Resort, Australia has submitted a Development Application to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment alongside a Statement of Environment Effects in the hope of securing approval for a new detachable gondola to replace the Merritts double chairlift, reports snowsbest.com. If approved, construction is to take effect from October this year for operation from June next year. According to the […] Industry News Steven Agar | February 27, 2018 0 Comments