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A Redesign Of Steamboat, CO’s Gondola Square Is In The Works

Steamboat Colorado's Gondola Square

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has recently released their final plans to redevelop Gondola Square starting in April.ย 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 […]

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Nick Retterer | February 12, 2021
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Ski Resorts Continuing With Upgrades While Others Put Them on Hold

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This summer there is no lack of news surrounding ski resort upgrades. Not all of the news is good, as some resorts are putting a hold on their upgrade plans for the moment due to the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down ski areas in mid-March 2020. Related: Steamboat Resort, CO Receives Preliminary Approval for Major […]

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Avatar photo Ryan Flynn | July 21, 2020
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Vision for the Future of Sunday River Resort, ME | Sunday River 2030

SUNDAY RIVER 2030 As one of the largest ski areas in the Northeast, Sunday River has long been known for expansive terrain and world-class skiing and riding. Sunday River 2030 is a decade-long plan for sustainable growth and investments that will make the resort even better. The information below outlines the pillars that will serve as a foundation for growth […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 6, 2020
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Vail Resorts Plans To Replace Two Chairlifts & More At Stevens Pass, WA For The 2019-20 Season

Winter Wonderland.ย Ian Terry with The Herald Stevens Pass may be getting a nice upgrade for the 2019/20 ski season. Vail Resortsย is planning to invest upwards of $180 million into various resorts over the next year. Stevens Pass is one of many resorts getting a nice upgrade. Vail plans to replace the Daisy and Brooks chairs with a high-speed quad and […]

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Jason Ringenberg | December 14, 2018
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Vail Resorts to Invest CAD$66-Million to Improve Lift System at the Heart of Whistler Blackcomb

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Vail Resorts are planning on investing a historic CAD$66-million on improving the uphill capacity of the lift system at Whistler Blackcomb in time for the 2018/19 season. The new gondola will also improve mountain access during the summer months too. Here’s the press release in full: Get ready to enjoy more time on the mountain. Vail Resorts has just unveiled […]

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Steven Agar | April 27, 2018
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Copper Mountain to Increase Skier Capacity for 2018/19

Copper Mountain, CO is getting a facelift for the 2018/19 winter season!ย The resort and it’s parent company, POWDR have announced their plans to replace the existing American Eagle and American Flyer chair lifts to increase skier capacity at the mountain. The American Eagle chair, which is presently a high speed quad lift, is being upgraded to a combination of 6-person […]

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Kim Vinet | March 15, 2018
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Copper Mountain Resort, CO Capital Improvements: New High Speed Quad Chairlift and Alpine Coaster

[Sponsored by Copper Mountain] Copper Mountain ย recently announced plans to implement several multi-million dollar improvements to the resort. Included are a new Kokomo Express high-speed quad, gated lift pass technology and the installation of the longest alpine coaster in North America. Once the ski season winds down, construction will begin in earnest to ensure these enhancements are completed quickly. “Itโ€™s […]

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Robin Azer | April 7, 2017
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Arapahoe Basin, CO to Add New Lifts and Expand Terrain by 400 Acres

The US Forest Service has accepted Arapahoe Basinโ€™s proposal to add a new lift, a new rope tow, and expand their terrain by 400 acres. The new lift will be a quad that will gain 1,500 vertical feet in elevation. Arapahoe Basin is one of the most โ€˜core ski resort in the US with a base area at 10,800 feet […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 25, 2013
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