chairlifts
6 Ski Area Upgrades to Check Out This Winter
by Kathryn QuinnWhile the uncertainty of COVID-19 put plans on pause for many of us across the world, a handful of ski areas forged ahead with planned capital improvements in advance of the 2020/2021 ski season. A ton goes on at ski… Read More →
13 New Ski Lifts To Be Installed For 2017-18 Season
by Eric WagnonNew lifts and terrain are eagerly anticipated each season by skiers and snowboarders. However, instead of a bevy of new lifts serving new terrain, the theme for the upcoming 2017-18 season seems to be replacing antiquated lifts, often increasing capacity… Read More →
10 Things To Avoid If You’re Single And Ready To Chair Lift Mingle
by Katie CoakleyThere are few places as romantic as ski resorts. It’s the perfect place to find a special someone—even if he or she is not Mr. or Mrs. Right, he or she can certainly work as Mr. or Mrs. Right Now…. Read More →
Chairlift Etiquette: From the Lift Line to the Top of the Mountain
by Kristen LummisIt’s hard to argue against good manners, whether we’re talking dinner table or lift line. And while we all have a pretty good idea of basic ski and snowboard etiquette, sometimes it’s worth a review, especially if you’re a parent… Read More →
9 New Ski Lifts To Be Installed For 2016-17
by Eric WagnonWhen the snow has melted and the ground has thawed, ski resorts turn their attention to construction. For skiers and boarders, the most anticipated projects are new ski lifts that mean faster and sometimes more terrain access. Here is a… Read More →
New For 2015/16: Ski Area Upgrades & Improvements
by Dave BelinRemember the feeling of anticipation on Christmas morning? Or on your 16th birthday? You could hardly wait for the big day and the opportunity to rip open your presents. For skiers and riders, the summer is a long buildup to… Read More →
5 More Common Myths About Skiing
by Eric WagnonWhether it’s with friends or sharing with strangers, chairlift rides give skiers plenty of time to chat. Some of the comments you’ll hear may be helpful like where the good snow is that afternoon. Other times, you may hear some… Read More →
It’s a Long Way to the Top: Glossary of Ski Lifts
by Eric WagnonGoing downhill is the really fun part of skiing, but the uphill part of the equation makes more vertical feet downhill possible. While chairlifts may be the classic type of ski lift, they are just one way to get high…. Read More →
Sea to Sky Gondola Empowers Adventure & Backcountry Access
by Lisa RichardsonWould Summer operations at ski areas be more successful if they focused on empowering adventure and backcountry access? A new gondola makes the case. Ten days before its opening on May 16, the Sea to Sky gondola was getting several… Read More →
Ski Area Upgrades & Improvements: How Resorts Decide What To Build
by Dave BelinThis time of year, many skiers and snowboarders are drying out their boots for the final time, applying a heavy coat of summer wax to their boards, and wondering how long their goggle tan will last. Thoughts turn to mountain… Read More →
