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Beloved Lift To Be Replaced at New Mexico Ski Area
The historic and rare 47-year-old detachable surface lift at Sipapu Ski Area, New Mexico, will soon be replaced by a new fixed-grip two-person chairlift that the ski area says will make accessing the slopes quicker and easier, particularly for #3 services two terrain parks and two unique beginner trails. But that terrain, according to Sipapu, was hard to reach, and often untouched because of the aging surface lift.'If you've skied Lift 3 before, you know: that entire area is magical. It's on the upper part of the mountain, with wider runs and opportunities to lap beginner trails that are very different from those on the rest of the resort,' said Sipapu's general manager, John Paul chairlift replacement, Bradley added, will create a new 'way for our guests to now experience terrain they haven't really explored because they simply couldn't ride the surface lift.'Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. The original Lift #3 was first installed at Sipapu in 1978, according to Forest Service documentation. Then, in 2001, it was relocated to its current location and terrain pod. This diesel-powered, detachable ropeway was one of the last of its kind in North America. The Forest Service document said that in addition to wanting to create a more beginner-friendly experience, Sipapu was having a hard time finding replacement project upgrade was developed alongside the U.S. Forest Service under Sipapu's Master Development Plan, according to the ski area.'This was a win-win for everyone: our guests, our local Forest Service and our resort. We're grateful,' said under-construction two-seater is Sipapu's fifth new lift since 2001 and its second in under a decade. The ski area expects the Lift #3 upgrade will be completed in time for the upcoming ski investments into Sipapu's Lift #3 area are underway, totaling more than $1 million. The ski area plans to install a new skier services deck and more restrooms, as well as burying its snowmaking infrastructure.'These projects will allow guests to enjoy the upper mountain without needing to return to the base for food or restrooms,' said Bradley. 'That's going to be a game-changer for families with young children.'Beloved Lift To Be Replaced at New Mexico Ski Area first appeared on Powder on Jun 20, 2025
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7 days ago
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Palisades Hosting Group Elopement To Open New Wedding Venue
Looking to exchange vows in a high alpine environment?On Sunday, July 27, 2025 Palisades Tahoe, California, is debuting its new wedding ceremony venue, the Alpine Landing, by hosting a group elopement ceremony, either for couples who haven't yet married or are just looking to renew their vows. Participants in the ceremony will be the first to say their vows at the event, fittingly titled Alpine Ever After, starts at 4:00 p.m. and is followed by a reception from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. 'We created Alpine Ever After for couples who want something beautiful, stress-free, and truly memorable,' said Marlena Freitas, Palisades Tahoe's director of sales. 'Whether you're eloping or renewing your vows, this is a chance to celebrate love in one of the most breathtaking places imaginable.'Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. Alpine Ever After is limited to 50 couples and costs $500 for entry, including service fees and gratuity. Couples can bring up to four guests, who will pay $125 each. You can also add a 6 inch personal cutting cake for $ drinks, a commemorative gift bag, appetizers, and a party on the venue's deck with a DJ are also included with the price of admission. Those intending to legally marry must bring a California marriage license, which will be signed by an officiant and a witness after the Alpine Landing, located at the ski resort's Alpine Base Area, is, according to a press release shared by Palisades Tahoe, boasting 'sweeping views of the surrounding peaks.' The venue is now available for private weddings, elopements, and special events reservations throughout the year. This past ski season saw several unique celebrations of love (and prospective love) on the slopes and in the mountains. During the spring, professional skiers Amie Engerbretson and Todd Ligare celebrated their engagement with a ski day at Palisades Tahoe in the snow. On Valentine's Day, several ski resorts across North America held chairlift speed-dating sessions, validating a tradition that, in all likelihood, has existed as long as skiing has. The jury's out on how many couples those events produced, but we hope it's a significant number. In the era of Hinge and Tinder, who doesn't want to say that they met their partner on a chairlift?Palisades Hosting Group Elopement To Open New Wedding Venue first appeared on Powder on Jun 14, 2025
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14-06-2025
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Industry Vet Promoted To CEO at Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, has named John Kelly as its new CEO, while the current top executive, David Norden, will transition into serving as the ski resort's chairman of the board. The resort made the announcement via press release on Friday, June 13, has been with Taos Ski Valley since 2015, most recently working as its chief operating officer. During his tenure with the ski resort, he has overseen on-mountain and base area operations as well as skier services. He also managed all day-to-day to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. 'Since the resort was built 70 years ago by Ernie and Rhoda Blake, it's become a global icon of big mountain skiing while still retaining its independence and authenticity,' said Kelly. 'It's an honor to be appointed CEO of this storied resort and to lead it forward for a new generation of skiers and outdoor enthusiasts.'According to Kelly's LinkedIn page, he spent the previous leg of his career as the director of resort services at Telluride, Colorado. He's lived in Taos for the past ten years with his wife and two children.'John has dedicated himself to this community, our staff, and the skiing industry, and I am extremely confident he is the right person to manage Taos Ski Valley's long-term future,' said Norden. 'We will continue to execute on the goal to be better, not bigger, and John's expertise is critical to delivering on that vision.'A press release shared by Taos Ski Valley said that the leadership transition is 'part of a planned succession' focused on the guest experience, the local community, maintaining the ski resort's B Corp status, and the ski resort's legacy. Taos Ski Valley became the first ski resort to receive a B Corp certification in 2017. These certifications are issued by the non-profit B Lab, which evaluates and admits companies based on their commitment to serving their workers and the environment, among other 2024, the ski resort received its fourth Golden Eagle—an award that recognizes mountains for their environmental performance—from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA).Industry Vet Promoted To CEO at Taos Ski Valley first appeared on Powder on Jun 13, 2025
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13-06-2025
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Major Step In Gondola Replacement Completed at Park City
Park City Mountain Resort is currently in the process of replacing the Sunrise chairlift with a new gondola. The brand-new Sunrise Gondola will take guests from the base of the Canyons Village at Park City Mountain Resort to Red Pine Lodge at mid-mountain. Park City posted a video to their social media of the Gondola's new towers being placed via helicopter on June 12, marking a vital step in Phase 3 of the project. Tap or click to watch the video to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. In case you were hoping for more than just a cool video of a helicopter dropping heavy machinery, the new Sunrise Gondola will be a 6,500 ft., 10-passenger gondola starting next to Pendry Park City and the Lift Park City condos. The gondola's installation will hopefully bring a significant improvement to the guest experience. The resort anticipates a significant reduction in wait times in the Canyons Village base area by adding a third lift option to complement Red Pine Gondola and Orange Bubble Express to upper mountain. The project is being completed in three phases, of which the first two are complete. The third phase involves the removal of the existing Sunrise chairlift, installation of terminals, towers, rope, and cabins, and construction of a bottom terminal plaza. The old Sunrise chairs were decorated by local artists in representation of the mission statements of several local non-profits and auctioned off at an event on June 11. Any chairs not auctioned off at the event will be sold online to benefit the Park City Community Foundation's Early Childhood Alliance. The chairlift's replacement comes in part due to the high winds that frequently impact the Canyons Village base area. The new gondola is aligned in a way that shelters it from the North, and has a profile that more closely follows terrain contour, as opposed to crossing wide spans of slope at a height which can create unsafe conditions in high winds. The increased weight of a gondola cabin over a chair also provides stability in turbulent weather. The combination of these factors will make the Sunrise Gondola generally less susceptible to these high winds and reduce the number of weather related holds and closures on the Canyons side of the resort. Park City Mountain Resort plans to open the new gondola for the 2025/26 winter Step In Gondola Replacement Completed at Park City first appeared on Powder on Jun 13, 2025
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11-06-2025
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Ski Season Was "Positive" According to New Hampshire Trade Association
New Hampshire ski resorts navigated a slow start to the ski season, eventually drawing an estimated 2,221,206 visits, making this past winter a 'positive one overall,' according to Ski New Hampshire president Jessyca Keeler, who presented at Ski NH's Annual Meeting held in early June at Cranmore Mountain total visits to ski resorts statewide indicated a 3% increase year-over-year and a 7% increase over the 10-year visitor average. While early season warm weather made snowmaking hard for New Hampshire's mountains, colder temperatures and snow arrived later in the season, boosting visitor numbers, said Keeler.'These numbers highlight the continued enthusiasm for winter recreation in New Hampshire and the industry's ability to adapt to changing weather conditions,' she ski areas saw greater year-over-year growth, but with 99,498 estimated visits, fell 12% below the 10-year to a press release shared by Ski NH, local ski resorts are preparing for next winter by making significant investments and capital improvements. A new black diamond glade is coming to Bretton Woods, along with new quad chairlifts at Bretton Woods and Pats Peak. Loon Mountain, in its North Peak area, has major snowmaking upgrades planned, replacing infrastructure first installed in the to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. During Ski NH's Annual Meeting, the trade association, which represents more than 30 alpine and cross-country resorts across the state, also presented awards to members of the ski industry, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the H.H. 'Bill' Whitney former was given to the Peabody family in recognition of their contributions to New Hampshire's ski industry. The family's patriarch, Roland Peabody, founded the Franconia Ski Club in 1933 and helped develop Cannon Mountain's aerial son, Roger Peabody, served as manager of both Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park. 'The Peabody name is inseparable from the history of Cannon Mountain and skiing in New Hampshire,' said Cannon Mountain's general manager Jace Wirth, who presented the award. 'This family has shaped not only one mountain but also the identity of our state's outdoor culture.'The H.H. 'Bill' Whitney Award went to Andrew Noyes.'For nearly four decades, Andrew has been an unwavering pillar at Loon Mountain Resort, pioneering as the resort's first-ever Vice President of Guest Services,' said Loon Mountain's general manager, Brian Norton. 'His impact extends far beyond his job title—Andrew has shaped the guest experience at Loon through his exceptional leadership, operational knowledge, and commitment to excellence.'Other awards given at the meeting included the Al Merrill Award, the Chandler-McLane Government Service Award, the Media Award, and the Next Gen Season Was "Positive" According to New Hampshire Trade Association first appeared on Powder on Jun 11, 2025
