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Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces $80 Million of Major Capital Improvements

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Major capital improvements showcase Aspen One’s ongoing commitment and long-term investment in the world-class Aspen Snowmass experience. Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is set to break ground this month on nearly $80 million of on-mountain improvements at Snowmass, including two new high-speed chairlifts, a complete reconstruction of one of the resort’s most beloved on-mountain restaurants, and more. These investments are part of […]

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Forest Service Raises Concerns Regarding the Proposed New Lift at Copper Mountain, CO, that Would Be the Highest in North America

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Copper Mountain Resort (CMR) in Colorado plans to improve its current lift infrastructure by upgrading eight of its current lifts over the next ten years. Timberline Express, Lumberjack, Super Bee, Rendezvous, Excelerator, Blackjack, Mountain Chief, and Alpine lifts will be upgraded to improve terrain access for skiers and reduce base area congestion. According to Copper Mountain’s Master Development Plan (MDP), […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | April 2, 2025
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Powder Mountain, UT, Gets Go Ahead To Build 2 New Lifts (1 Private) In Time For 24/25 Season

It seems almost every ski resort in the country is making upgrades, improvements, or expanding its terrain at this time, or at least is planning to. This is great news for the ski industry and skiers who have seen a record number of skier visits since the pandemic. Those numbers prove that the ski industry is strong and growing in […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | July 1, 2024
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Vail Resorts Announces New Lifts For Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Hunter Mountain, NY, and Park City, UT

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In the earnings call yesterday, as well as covering the financials for the fourth quarter and year-end, Vail Resorts’s CEO Kirsten Lynch also teased some upcoming capital expenditure projects for next summer. Related: Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million, and New Lifts Teased for 2024 “In addition to this year’s significant investments […]

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Las Vegas, NV, Resort to See Major Upgrades Next Season

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Lee Canyon Resort, Nevada, will see some major upgrades this winter. Located less than an hour from Las Vegas, the ski resort recently announced a $7 million capital project for the next winter season. The project includes adding 450 parking spaces and two new lifts catered to beginner skiers. The new project is a result of the resort’s increasing number […]

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Anton Lengyel | August 14, 2023
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China Peak, CA, Continues Modernization With 2 New Lifts by 2025

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China Peak, CA, recently announced exciting plans to upgrade two of its lifts by the 2024/2025 season. Located just 65 miles from Fresno, CA, this lesser-known resort has operated its lifts since 1958 and is noted for its wonderful terrain and limited crowds. However, to keep up with nearby resorts, China Peak has undertaken several modernization projects in recent years. […]

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Anton Lengyel | July 21, 2023
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How Fast is Your Lift? Doppelmayr’s New System Moves Upwards of 8,000 Guests Every Hour

New Cabin Design of TRI-Line system.

Old School Skiing, Modern Day Lifts Switzerland, the home of St. Moritz and possibility some of the best skiing in the world is once again pushing the limits of the sport. This time it’s Doppelmayr introducing its new lift design, TRI-Line (pronounced โ€œtreelineโ€). According to a Doppelmayr company spokesman speaking in another interview the new TRI-Line concept, โ€œpushes all the […]

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Ryan Kime | September 12, 2022
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Vail Resorts Big Money Upgrades: The New Terrain and Chairlifts Coming to Colorado Resorts This Winter

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From investments inย new lifts and technologyย toย base area upgrades,ย new facilities, and restaurants, Vail Resorts is continuallyย looking forย ways toย enhanceย theย guest experience acrossย its North American resorts.ย Since 2008, the company has investedย an unparalleledย $1.5 billionย back intoย its resorts, andย heading intoย theย 2021-22ย winter seasonย anotherย $120 millionย will be invested acrossย its resorts, including significant enhancements atย 4 out of 5 of the resorts based in Colorado.ย Theseย investments, paired withย a bold price reset for the Epic […]

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