Lift Projects

Beaver Creek’s McCoy Park Expansion Begins Construction

Earlier today, Beaver Creek announced the start to construction on its long-anticipated McCoy Park expansion project. This project is set to bring 250 new acres of beginner and intermediate terrain to the Colorado ski area.

Breckenridge Names New Peak 7 Chairlift Freedom SuperChair, Begins Construction

Breckenridge has begun construction on its long-anticipated Peak 7 infill lift. This project is set to bring relief to the Independence SuperChair six-pack, which currently provides the only lift access to lower-mountain Peak 7 terrain.

Big Sky Swift Current 6 Upgrade Under Construction

In recent weeks, Big Sky has made considerable progress on its Swift Current 6 lift upgrade project. This new six-pack bubble chair, which will replace the outgoing Swift Current high-speed quad, has seen both its haul rope and chairs arrive on-site.

Vail Resorts Just Announced A Massive Series of Infrastructure Upgrades for 2022-23. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts.

Vail just announced a series of comprehensive investments across all of its resort regions, including 19 lift upgrades and one lodge upgrade. Destination resorts affected include Whistler Blackcomb, Keystone, Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Northstar, Heavenly, Stowe, and Mount Snow.

Arapahoe Basin Goes With Six-Pack for Lenawee Triple Replacement

Arapahoe Basin has signed a contract with Leitner-Poma to replace the Lenawee Triple chair with a detachable six-pack lift for the 2022-23 season. The project is designed with wind stability in mind.

Whiteface Is Planning a New High-Speed Lift and Trails for Future Seasons. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts.

In preparation for a major 2023 competition event, New York’s Whiteface ski area is proposing a series of enhancements that have the potential to address lower-mountain crowding bottlenecks and annoying trail logistics.