Lifts

Alta Supreme Lift Experience

To replace the outgoing Cecret and Supreme lifts, which existed along different alignments, Alta came up with a unique solution.

Ratings Adjustment: Sierra-at-Tahoe, Homewood, and Whiteface Lift Scores

We’ve updated the way we factor hike-to terrain into our lift score criteria. Three resorts see score changes as a result.

Arapahoe Basin Applies to Replace Lenawee Triple and Enhance On-Mountain Facilities

Last week, Arapahoe Basin submitted an application to the USFS to proceed with several resort upgrades. The proposal calls for replacing the existing Lenawee triple chair with a high-speed lift, constructing a warming hut alongside the upper-mountain Lenawee Parks trail, and constructing a food service building adjacent to the mid-mountain Black Mountain Lodge.

The Snowbird Peruvian Tunnel Experience

A ride through Snowbird's Peruvian Tunnel magic carpet, an engineering marvel that considerably improved access from Peruvian Gulch to the Mineral Basin back side. As of today, this is the only ski tunnel lift in North America.

Okemo Foregoes Spring Skiing Ops, Begins Construction on 2021-22 Lift Projects

Okemo’s last operating day for the 2020-21 season was yesterday. The resort forewent spring skiing operations this season to facilitate the quick installation of two new chairlifts for next winter.

Okemo Green Ridge Triple Replacement to Be Called Evergreen Summit Express

Okemo has released the official names for its two new lifts set to start operating for the 2021-22 season. The new installations should provide faster ride times and crowd relief across key areas.