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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 and guide our decision-making over the next ten years, and the planned projects that will bring the future of Sunday River to life.
SNOWMAKING
On-going, annual investments to continue to expand our snowmaking capability and increase automation.
RFID
Install a new scanning system for ticketing and lift access using first-in-the-world dual-frequency wireless chips.
SUNDAY RIVER GOLF CLUB
Purchase this spectacular 18-hole mountain course to own and manage moving forward.
DREAM MAKER LODGE
Introduce a new, slopeside condominium development at the base of North Peak.
MERRILL HILL
Purchase land to develop an exclusive new neighborhood of mountain-top homesites with ski access adjacent to North Peak.
BASE LODGE UPGRADES
On-going improvements and additions to all base lodge facilities and services to improve the guest experience.
OBSERVATION TOWER
Build a multi-story tower on North Peak to offer year-round pedestrian access with scenic vistas.
CONFERENCE SPACE
Fully renovate the 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom function space at the Grand Summit Hotel
JORDAN BOWL LIFT
Replace and upgrade the Jordan Bowl Express with a new chairlift.
BARKER MOUNTAIN LIFT
Replace and upgrade the Barker Mountain Express with a new chairlift.
TEMPEST LIFT
Add a loading conveyor to the Tempest Quad to increase speed and efficiency.
SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL CENTER
Build a new facility to serve at the home of our SnowSports School programs slopeside on South Ridge.
MERRILL HILL
Break ground on the resort’s premier neighborhood of home sites and install a new lift for ski access.
BASE LODGES
On-going improvements and additions to all base lodge facilities and services to improve the guest experience.
BARKER LODGE RESTAURANT
Transform the third floor of Barker Lodge into the resort’s coolest and newest slopeside restaurant.
WHITE CAP LIFT
Replace and upgrade the White Cap Quad on Tempest with a new chairlift.
NORTH PEAK LIFT
Replace and upgrade the North Peak Express with a new chairlift.
HYDROTHERAPY SPA
Build a hydrotherapy spa in White Cap base area that will blend indoor and outdoor spaces with a range of services.
MOUNTAIN COASTER
Install new single-rail mountain coaster to travel from the top of North Peak down to South Ridge.
JORDAN CONFERENCE SPACE
Improve all function space in the hotel through design renovations and amenity upgrades.
AURORA PEAK LIFT
Replace and upgrade the Aurora Peak Quad with a new chairlift.
SOUTH RIDGE LIFT
Replace and upgrade the South Ridge Express with a new chairlift.
JORDAN SUMMIT RESTAURANT
Build a new, limited-seating restaurant space in a spectacular location at the summit of Jordan Bowl.
